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BIO 104: Modern Biology II at John Jay College

4 credits · Fall 2026

Modern Biology II (BIO 104) at John Jay College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026, plus 8 recitation or lab times you pair with a lecture. 5 of 9 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Ivan Cordova, Jennifer Rosati, Luis Perez Cuesta, John Zukowski, and Sofia Mateus Cano.

Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, Ivan Cordova ranks chillest (Easy) and Luis Perez Cuesta least chill (Brutal).

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

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

Requirements

BIO 101-102 or BIO 103

About this course

This course is the second half of the Modern Biology sequence. It continues the in-depth exploration of the basic properties of living systems on the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. In addition, evolution and ecology are introduced. Representative organisms from the plant and animal kingdoms are studied in detail. The laboratory portion of the course emphasizes phylogeny and teaches basic microscopy and dissection skills. This course is designed for students with a strong science background and those who are majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology, Forensic Science or Toxicology; or minoring in Biology. This course has a $25.00 material fee. This course satisfies the Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences area or the Flexible Core: Scientific World area of the Gen Ed Program.

Best professors for BIO 104 at John Jay, 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 104 sections, times and seats

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

1 of 1 lecture option · 8 recitation or lab times folded inside · 5 of 9 sections open

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

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

Tue/Thu · 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
01-LEC · In Person · New Bldg L2.84
Jennifer RosatiChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.4(45)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 65% would take again#2 chillest of 3 for this course
Open
Pick a recitation or lab · 8 recitations or labs · 4 open · 9:25 AM to 5:55 PM start times
  • 01L1-LABThu · 3:05 PM - 5:45 PM
    John ZukowskiNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonClosed
  • 01L2-LABTue · 5:55 PM - 8:35 PM
    John ZukowskiNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonClosed
  • 01L3-LABThu · 5:55 PM - 8:35 PM
    Luis Perez CuestaChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 1.8(17)Difficulty 4.6/5 · 6% would take again#3 chillest of 3 for this course
    In PersonOpen
  • 01L4-LABFri · 10:50 AM - 1:30 PM
    Sofia Mateus CanoNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonOpen
  • 01R1-RECTue · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
    Ivan CordovaChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?★ 4.1(9)Difficulty 1.9/5 · 90% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
    In PersonClosed
  • 01R2-RECThu · 5:55 PM - 7:10 PM
    Ivan CordovaChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?★ 4.1(9)Difficulty 1.9/5 · 90% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
    In PersonOpen
  • 01R3-RECThu · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
    Ivan CordovaChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?★ 4.1(9)Difficulty 1.9/5 · 90% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
    In PersonClosed
  • 01R4-RECFri · 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
    Ivan CordovaChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?★ 4.1(9)Difficulty 1.9/5 · 90% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
    In PersonOpen

Questions about BIO 104 at John Jay

Who teaches BIO 104 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
Ivan Cordova, Jennifer Rosati, Luis Perez Cuesta, John Zukowski, and Sofia Mateus Cano are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is BIO 104 at John Jay hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.2 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a BIO 104 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.