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NSF 101: FYS Natural Sciences at LaGuardia Community College

2 credits · Fall 2026

FYS Natural Sciences (NSF 101) at LaGuardia Community College has 7 ways to take it in Fall 2026, plus 7 recitation or lab times you pair with a lecture. 2 of 14 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Richa Gupta, Vanya Petrova, Ingrid Veras, Thomas Onorato, John Toland, and June Morrison-Jones.

Of the 6 professors with a Chill Rank, Richa Gupta ranks chillest (Easy) and June Morrison-Jones 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. Your schedule needs one time from each, and the schedule builder picks them together.

Requirements

You MUST be in one of the following majors to enroll in this class: Biology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences.You MUST be a Environmental Sciences Major to enroll in this class.

About this course

This First Year Seminar is required of all new students in any of the majors offered by the Natural Sciences Department. Its goals are to help students transition to campus culture, develop a clear understanding of the learning process, and acquire the skills and dispositions essential to the study and practice of science. Taught by NS faculty and supported by peers, advisors, and co-curricular professionals, this course addresses issues related to contemporary college life and majors within the natural sciences.

Best professors for NSF 101 at LaGuardia CC, 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

NSF 101 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 8:03 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

7 of 7 lecture options · 7 lab times folded inside · 2 of 14 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 lab. They can be combined freely, so pick each separately; the schedule builder checks the times together.

Wed · 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM
252A-LEC · In Person · B Building B-A17
Thomas OnoratoChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.3(46)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 46% would take again#4 chillest of 6 for this course
Closed
Thu · 3:25 PM - 5:35 PM
253A-LEC · In Person · B Building B-306
June Morrison-JonesChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutallimited data?★ 1.3(6)Difficulty 4.5/5 · 0% would take again#6 chillest of 6 for this course
Closed
Mon · 10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
254A-LEC · In Person · Center 3 C-462
Vanya PetrovaChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.1(30)Difficulty 2.5/5 · 73% would take again#2 chillest of 6 for this course
Closed
Mon · 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
256A-LEC · In Person · E Building E-144
John TolandChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 2.8(48)Difficulty 3.7/5 · 44% would take again#5 chillest of 6 for this course
Closed
Mon · 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
50AL-LEC · In Person · Center 3 C-712
Richa GuptaChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.6(39)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 92% would take again#1 chillest of 6 for this course
Open
Tue · 5:45 PM - 7:55 PM
600A-LEC · In Person · B Building B-306
June Morrison-JonesChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutallimited data?★ 1.3(6)Difficulty 4.5/5 · 0% would take again#6 chillest of 6 for this course
Closed
Thu · 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
9APR-LEC · In Person · E Building E-140
Ingrid VerasChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.8(41)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 74% would take again#3 chillest of 6 for this course
Closed
Pick a lab · 7 labs · 1 open · 11:45 AM to 8:05 PM start times
  • 252B-LABWed · 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    In PersonClosed
  • 253B-LABThu · 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
    In PersonClosed
  • 254B-LABMon · 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    In PersonClosed
  • 256B-LABMon · 3:25 PM - 4:25 PM
    In PersonClosed
  • 50BL-LABMon · 3:25 PM - 4:25 PM
    In PersonOpen
  • 600B-LABTue · 8:05 PM - 9:05 PM
    In PersonClosed
  • 9BPR-LABThu · 3:25 PM - 4:25 PM
    In PersonClosed

Questions about NSF 101 at LaGuardia CC

Who teaches NSF 101 at LaGuardia CC in Fall 2026?
Richa Gupta, Vanya Petrova, Ingrid Veras, Thomas Onorato, John Toland, and June Morrison-Jones are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is NSF 101 at LaGuardia CC hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 6 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.4 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a NSF 101 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.