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BIO 1015: Fund Of Bio - Gen, Evol, & Eco at Baruch College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Fund Of Bio - Gen, Evol, & Eco (BIO 1015) at Baruch College has 4 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 4 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Arif Kocabas, Grace Avecilla, Mary Egan, and Kristelle Capistrano.

Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, Arif Kocabas ranks chillest (Chill) and Mary Egan least chill (Brutal).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

Requirements

Prerequisite: Not open to students who have completed BIO 1003 or BIO 3001.

About this course

Fundamental principles underlying the science of biology are studied to convey an understanding of genetics, evolutionary trends among the kingdoms, and the interaction of organisms with the environment. Topics include: Cell division, Mendelian genetics, evolution by natural selection and genetic drift, diversity of organisms and their classification, plant structure and nutrition, and the ecology of populations, communities, and ecosystems. (Not open to students who have completed BIO 1003 or BIO 3001. Students who plan to major in Biological Sciences are advised to take BIO 2010 and BIO 3001.)

Best professors for BIO 1015 at Baruch, Fall 2026

Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works

BIO 1015 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 4:49 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means

BMWL-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 9:05 AM - 10:20 AM
A - 17 Lex 1303
Arif KocabasChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.7(23)Difficulty 1.7/5 · 96% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
EMWL-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
A - 17 Lex 805
Kristelle CapistranoNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
HTRL-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
A - 17 Lex 1323
Grace AvecillaChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.5(14)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 57% would take again#2 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonOpen
SMWL-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 5:50 PM - 7:05 PM
A - 17 Lex 1202
Mary EganChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 1.4(62)Difficulty 4.7/5 · 13% would take again#3 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonOpen

Questions about BIO 1015 at Baruch

Who teaches BIO 1015 at Baruch in Fall 2026?
Arif Kocabas, Grace Avecilla, Mary Egan, and Kristelle Capistrano are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is BIO 1015 at Baruch hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.3 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a BIO 1015 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.