MCB 253

Spring 2026 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 2 hours.

Laboratory course emphasizing experimental techniques in cellular biology, cellular physiology, and developmental biology.

Credit is not given for both MCB 253 and MCB 151. Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in MCB 252 or consent of instructor.

For further information: www.life.illinois.edu/mcb/253.

MCB 253 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
38553
Laboratory
A
2:00PM -5:50PM
M
182 Burrill Hall
Nawaz, A
Smith, E
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.
38554
Laboratory
B
2:00PM -5:50PM
M
186 Burrill Hall
Chivukula Venkata, N
Smith, E
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.
38556
Laboratory
D
9:00AM -12:50PM
T
182 Burrill Hall
Saylor, J
Smith, E
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.
38557
Laboratory
E
9:00AM -12:50PM
T
186 Burrill Hall
Misra, S
Smith, E
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.
38558
Laboratory
G
1:00PM -4:50PM
T
182 Burrill Hall
Ghosh, P
Smith, E
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.
38559
Laboratory
H
1:00PM -4:50PM
T
186 Burrill Hall
Chivukula Venkata, N
Smith, E
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.
38561
Laboratory
I
9:00AM -12:50PM
W
182 Burrill Hall
Saylor, J
Smith, E
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).
38562
Laboratory
J
9:00AM -12:50PM
W
186 Burrill Hall
Kulkarni, M
Smith, E
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.
38565
Laboratory
K
2:00PM -5:50PM
W
182 Burrill Hall
Nawaz, A
Smith, E
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.
38634
Laboratory
L
2:00PM -5:50PM
W
186 Burrill Hall
Smith, E
Wightkin, W
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).
38635
Laboratory
M
9:00AM -12:50PM
R
182 Burrill Hall
Ringling, M
Smith, E
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.
38636
Laboratory
N
9:00AM -12:50PM
R
186 Burrill Hall
Smith, E
Xu, M
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.
38638
Laboratory
P
1:00PM -4:50PM
R
182 Burrill Hall
Ghosh, P
Smith, E
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.
38639
Laboratory
Q
1:00PM -4:50PM
R
186 Burrill Hall
Misra, S
Smith, E
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.
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