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BTE 201: Introduction to Biotechnology at Borough of Manhattan Community College

5 credits · Fall 2026

Introduction to Biotechnology (BTE 201) at Borough of Manhattan Community College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026, plus 1 recitation or lab time you pair with a lecture. 2 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.

The professor is: Joanna Giza.

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This course meets as a lecture plus a lab. Your schedule needs one time from each, and the schedule builder picks them together.

Requirements

Prerequisite: BIO 220 and CHE 201 and MAT 56 Students must also satisfy the following basic skills requirements: (ENG 95, ESL 95, ESL 96, or higher) and ACR 95 or higher

About this course

This course introduces the student to theory and laboratory practices in biotechnology with emphasis on the impact of biotechnology on daily life, health, ethics and society. The course is designed to impart the skills needed for entry-level jobs or to continue on a career path in biotechnology, by exposing students to a variety of careers, laboratory techniques and social issues in the biotechnology industry. Note: This course satisfies Pathways "Life and Physical Science" and "Scientific World" areas.

Professors for BTE 201 at Borough of Manhattan CC, Fall 2026

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BTE 201 sections, times and seats

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

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You need one lecture and one lab. They can be combined freely, so pick each separately; the schedule builder checks the times together.

Wed · 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
173L-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous / Main Bldg N697
Joanna GizaChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 4.2(120)Difficulty 3.8/5 · 78% would take again
Open
Pick a lab · 1 lab · 1 open · Wed 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM
  • 173B-LABWed · 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM
    Joanna GizaChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 4.2(120)Difficulty 3.8/5 · 78% would take again
    Hybrid AsynchronousOpen

Questions about BTE 201 at Borough of Manhattan CC

Who teaches BTE 201 at Borough of Manhattan CC in Fall 2026?
Joanna Giza is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is BTE 201 at Borough of Manhattan CC hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.8 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a BTE 201 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.