BIO 10100: Biological Foundations I at City College
4 credits · Fall 2026
Biological Foundations I (BIO 10100) at City College has 20 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 20 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Fardad Firooznia, Fardad Firooznia / Dustin Rodriguez, Fardad Firooznia / Evonne Aguirre, Fardad Firooznia / Favour Awah, Fardad Firooznia / Heriberto Moran, Fardad Firooznia / Irin Maisha, Fardad Firooznia / Kerwin Phillips, Fardad Firooznia / Luis Arce, Fardad Firooznia / Nabil Deb Nath, Fardad Firooznia / Paula Espinoza Patino, Fardad Firooznia / Shania Chichester, Fardad Firooznia / Thongthai Thavornwatanayong, Heriberto Moran / Dustin Rodriguez, Heriberto Moran / Erin Mccluskey, and Heriberto Moran / Michael Batsa.
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Requirements
PRE: MATH 19500 OR MATH 20100 OR MATH 20500. COREQ: MATH 19500 OR MATH 20100 OR MATH 20500
About this course
Introduction to biology, emphasizing primarily the cell and molecular levels of organization. Topics include characteristics of life, cellular organization and diversity, chemistry of life, bioenergetics, reproduction and early development, and major living groups. The course features in-depth study of selected topics that are foundational for upper level study. Students develop critical thinking and technical skills that are essential for mastering the content areas and being successful in upper level courses. These include: vocabulary skills, critical thinking, collaborative learning, microscopy, collection and handling of scientific data, and elements of scientific investigation.
Professors for BIO 10100 at City, Fall 2026
- Fardad FiroozniaChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 2.7 (343) · difficulty 4.4/5 · 31% would take again
- Fardad Firooznia / Dustin RodriguezNo ratings found
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- Fardad Firooznia / Evonne AguirreNo ratings found
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- Fardad Firooznia / Favour AwahNo ratings found
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- Fardad Firooznia / Heriberto MoranNo ratings found
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- Fardad Firooznia / Irin MaishaNo ratings found
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- Fardad Firooznia / Kerwin PhillipsNo ratings found
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- Fardad Firooznia / Luis ArceNo ratings found
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- Fardad Firooznia / Nabil Deb NathNo ratings found
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- Fardad Firooznia / Paula Espinoza PatinoNo ratings found
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- Fardad Firooznia / Shania ChichesterNo ratings found
2 sections · 1 open
- Fardad Firooznia / Thongthai ThavornwatanayongNo ratings found
1 section · 0 open
- Heriberto Moran / Dustin RodriguezNo ratings found
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- Heriberto Moran / Erin MccluskeyNo ratings found
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- Heriberto Moran / Michael BatsaNo ratings found
2 sections · 0 open
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BIO 10100 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 4:49 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
20 of 20 sections · 2 open
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Questions about BIO 10100 at City
- Who teaches BIO 10100 at City in Fall 2026?
- Fardad Firooznia, Fardad Firooznia / Dustin Rodriguez, Fardad Firooznia / Evonne Aguirre, Fardad Firooznia / Favour Awah, Fardad Firooznia / Heriberto Moran, Fardad Firooznia / Irin Maisha, Fardad Firooznia / Kerwin Phillips, Fardad Firooznia / Luis Arce, Fardad Firooznia / Nabil Deb Nath, Fardad Firooznia / Paula Espinoza Patino, Fardad Firooznia / Shania Chichester, Fardad Firooznia / Thongthai Thavornwatanayong, Heriberto Moran / Dustin Rodriguez, Heriberto Moran / Erin Mccluskey, and Heriberto Moran / Michael Batsa are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is BIO 10100 at City hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 4.4 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a BIO 10100 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.