MCB 251

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Credit: 2 hours.

Laboratory course emphasizing a range of molecular biology questions, and the experimental approaches and methodologies needed to answer these questions. Lectures will accompany labs to explain theoretical background and experimental rationale.

Credit is not given for both MCB 251 and MCB 151. Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in MCB 250 or consent of instructor.

For further information: www.life.illinois.edu/mcb/251.

MCB 251 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
44368
Laboratory
A
2:00PM -5:50PM
M
164A Burrill Hall
Kirchner, N
Murphy, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Section Info:
Labs will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. Students who enter the University Fall 2011 or later are responsible for additional course-based tuition of $307 unless they are already paying differential tuition during the term of course enrollment. For questions about course registration, first consult the SMCB registration website at https://mcb.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/course-restrictions-seat-reservations-and-authorization. For additional questions, please contact mcb-ip-support@illinois.edu.
44369
Laboratory
B
9:00AM -12:50PM
T
164A Burrill Hall
Kirchner, N
Powers, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Section Info:
Labs will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. Students who enter the University Fall 2011 or later are responsible for additional course-based tuition of $307 unless they are already paying differential tuition during the term of course enrollment. For questions about course registration, first consult the SMCB registration website at https://mcb.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/course-restrictions-seat-reservations-and-authorization. For additional questions, please contact mcb-ip-support@illinois.edu.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Biology or Biochemistry or Neuroscience or Molecular and Cellular Biology or Molecular & Cellular Bio + DS major(s).
44370
Laboratory
C
1:00PM -4:50PM
T
164A Burrill Hall
Finn, A
Kirchner, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Section Info:
Labs will begin on Monday, January 27, 2025. Students who enter the University Fall 2011 or later are responsible for additional course-based tuition of $307 unless they are already paying differential tuition during the term of course enrollment. For questions about course registration, first consult the SMCB registration website at https://mcb.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/course-restrictions-seat-reservations-and-authorization. For additional questions, please contact mcb-ip-support@illinois.edu.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Biology or Biochemistry or Neuroscience or Molecular and Cellular Biology or Molecular & Cellular Bio + DS major(s).
44372
Laboratory
D
9:00AM -12:50PM
W
164A Burrill Hall
Finn, A
Kirchner, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Section Info:
Labs will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. Students who enter the University Fall 2011 or later are responsible for additional course-based tuition of $307 unless they are already paying differential tuition during the term of course enrollment. For questions about course registration, first consult the SMCB registration website at https://mcb.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/course-restrictions-seat-reservations-and-authorization. For additional questions, please contact mcb-ip-support@illinois.edu.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Biology or Biochemistry or Neuroscience or Molecular and Cellular Biology or Molecular & Cellular Bio + DS major(s).
44373
Laboratory
E
2:00PM -5:50PM
W
164A Burrill Hall
Kirchner, N
Rashid, F
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Section Info:
Labs will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. Students who enter the University Fall 2011 or later are responsible for additional course-based tuition of $300 unless they are already paying differential tuition during the term of course enrollment. For questions about course registration, first consult the SMCB registration website at https://mcb.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/course-restrictions-seat-reservations-and-authorization. For additional questions, please contact mcb-ip-support@illinois.edu.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Biology or Biochemistry or Neuroscience or Molecular and Cellular Biology or Molecular & Cellular Bio + DS major(s).
44374
Laboratory
F
9:00AM -12:50PM
R
164A Burrill Hall
Kirchner, N
Murphy, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Section Info:
Labs will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. Students who enter the University Fall 2011 or later are responsible for additional course-based tuition of $307 unless they are already paying differential tuition during the term of course enrollment. For questions about course registration, first consult the SMCB registration website at https://mcb.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/course-restrictions-seat-reservations-and-authorization. For additional questions, please contact mcb-ip-support@illinois.edu.
61908
Laboratory
G
1:00PM -4:50PM
R
164A Burrill Hall
Kirchner, N
Mathure, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Section Info:
Labs will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. Students who enter the University Fall 2011 or later are responsible for additional course-based tuition of $307 unless they are already paying differential tuition during the term of course enrollment. For questions about course registration, first consult the SMCB registration website at https://mcb.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/course-restrictions-seat-reservations-and-authorization. For additional questions, please contact mcb-ip-support@illinois.edu.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Biology or Biochemistry or Neuroscience or Molecular and Cellular Biology or Molecular & Cellular Bio + DS major(s).
44375
Laboratory
H
9:00AM -12:50PM
F
164A Burrill Hall
Kirchner, N
Rashid, F
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Section Info:
Labs will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. Students who enter the University Fall 2011 or later are responsible for additional course-based tuition of $300 unless they are already paying differential tuition during the term of course enrollment.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Biology or Biochemistry or Neuroscience or Molecular and Cellular Biology or Molecular & Cellular Bio + DS major(s).
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