Microbiology (BIO 420) at Borough of Manhattan Community College has 16 ways to take it in Fall 2026, plus 16 recitation or lab times you pair with a lecture. 7 of 32 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Sarah Salm, Jose Fernandez Romero, Deborah Gelman, Faiza Shah, Elsie Beaupierre, Peter Nguyen, Andrei Nikonov, Catarina Mata, Matthew Andria, Barry Parker, Madina Akan, and Maria Serrano De Sousa Frias.
Of the 10 professors with a Chill Rank, Sarah Salm ranks chillest (Easy) and Barry Parker least chill (Brutal).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
Prerequisite:(CHE 121 or CHE 118) and BIO 426
About this course
Micro-organisms pathogenic to humans: their characteristics, pathogenicity and modes of transmission are studied. Instruction includes a study of the sterile technique and maintenance of the sterile field. Required in selected programs in the Health Sciences; available to other students through Departmental approval.Note: This course satisfies Pathways "Life and Physical Science" and "Scientific World" areas.
Questions about BIO 420 at Borough of Manhattan CC
- Who teaches BIO 420 at Borough of Manhattan CC in Fall 2026?
- Sarah Salm, Jose Fernandez Romero, Deborah Gelman, Faiza Shah, Elsie Beaupierre, Peter Nguyen, Andrei Nikonov, Catarina Mata, Matthew Andria, Barry Parker, Madina Akan, and Maria Serrano De Sousa Frias are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is BIO 420 at Borough of Manhattan CC hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 10 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.6 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a BIO 420 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.
