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SCB 101: Topics in Biological Sciences at LaGuardia Community College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Topics in Biological Sciences (SCB 101) at LaGuardia Community College has 31 ways to take it in Fall 2026, plus 31 recitation or lab times you pair with a lecture. 18 of 62 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Anthony Paratore, Samantha Calkins, David Kizirian, Daniel Vincent, Marina Klebanov, Thomas Onorato, Joby Jacob, Carla Canales-Mardones, Janet Rollins, and Tina Hu, with 3 sections still to be announced.

Of the 7 professors with a Chill Rank, Anthony Paratore ranks chillest (Chill) and Joby Jacob 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

Pre-requisites of Math Proficiency (MATHX=60+) or Math Developmental class AND English Proficiency (ENGLX=65+) or English Developmental class are required.

About this course

This course gives an introduction to the scientific method, the origin and organization of life, and reproduction and ecology. The relevance of modern biological theory to human life in particular areas will be emphasized using selected topics such as urban pollution and population control.CUNY Pathways: Required Core-Life & Physical Sciences

Best professors for SCB 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

SCB 101 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 8:02 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

31 of 31 lecture options · 31 lab times folded inside · 18 of 62 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.

Arranged · TBA
171A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Marina KlebanovChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(63)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 55% would take again#5 chillest of 7 for this course
Open
Arranged · TBA
173A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Tina HuNo Rate My Professors rating found
Closed
Arranged · TBA
218A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Tina HuNo Rate My Professors rating found
Closed
Arranged · TBA
220A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Carla Canales-MardonesNo Rate My Professors rating found
Closed
Arranged · TBA
221A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Janet RollinsNo Rate My Professors rating found
Closed
Arranged · TBA
222A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Joby JacobChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.6(38)Difficulty 4.0/5 · 27% would take again#7 chillest of 7 for this course
Closed
Arranged · TBA
226A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Daniel VincentChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.7(56)Difficulty 3.9/5 · 83% would take again#4 chillest of 7 for this course
Open
Arranged · TBA
233A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Marina KlebanovChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(63)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 55% would take again#5 chillest of 7 for this course
Closed
Arranged · TBA
234A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Carla Canales-MardonesNo Rate My Professors rating found
Closed
Arranged · TBA
235A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Anthony ParatoreChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(249)Difficulty 2.3/5 · 99% would take again#1 chillest of 7 for this course
Closed
Arranged · TBA
236A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Janet RollinsNo Rate My Professors rating found
Closed
Arranged · TBA
242A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Samantha CalkinsChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.7(31)Difficulty 2.7/5 · 90% would take again#2 chillest of 7 for this course
Closed
Arranged · TBA
245A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Carla Canales-MardonesNo Rate My Professors rating found
Open
Arranged · TBA
604A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Anthony ParatoreChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(249)Difficulty 2.3/5 · 99% would take again#1 chillest of 7 for this course
Closed
Arranged · TBA
667A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
David KizirianChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(39)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 65% would take again#3 chillest of 7 for this course
Closed
Arranged · TBA
668A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Marina KlebanovChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(63)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 55% would take again#5 chillest of 7 for this course
Closed
Arranged · TBA
669A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
David KizirianChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(39)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 65% would take again#3 chillest of 7 for this course
Closed
Arranged · TBA
670A-LEC · Online Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Thomas OnoratoChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.3(46)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 46% would take again#6 chillest of 7 for this course
Closed
Arranged · TBA
672A-LEC · Online Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Thomas OnoratoChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.3(46)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 46% would take again#6 chillest of 7 for this course
Open
Mon/Wed · 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
740A-LEC 2ndSession · In Person · M Building M-247
Anthony ParatoreChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(249)Difficulty 2.3/5 · 99% would take again#1 chillest of 7 for this course
Open
Tue/Thu · 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
741A-LEC 2ndSession · In Person · M Building M-247
Carla Canales-MardonesNo Rate My Professors rating found
Open
Tue/Thu · 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
742A-LEC 2ndSession · In Person · M Building M-247
Carla Canales-MardonesNo Rate My Professors rating found
Open
Mon/Wed · 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
743A-LEC 2ndSession · In Person · M Building M-247
Marina KlebanovChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(63)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 55% would take again#5 chillest of 7 for this course
Closed
Mon/Wed · 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
870A-LEC 2ndSession · Online Synchronous · Online-Synchronous
David KizirianChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(39)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 65% would take again#3 chillest of 7 for this course
Waitlist
Mon/Wed · 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
871A-LEC 2ndSession · In Person · E Building E-325
Anthony ParatoreChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(249)Difficulty 2.3/5 · 99% would take again#1 chillest of 7 for this course
Open
Arranged · TBA
872A-LEC 2ndSession · Online Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Thomas OnoratoChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.3(46)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 46% would take again#6 chillest of 7 for this course
Open
Arranged · TBA
943A-LEC · Hybrid Asynchronous · Online-Asynchronous
Thomas OnoratoChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.3(46)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 46% would take again#6 chillest of 7 for this course
Closed
Tue · 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
980A-LEC · Hybrid Synchronous · Online-Synchronous
Anthony ParatoreChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(249)Difficulty 2.3/5 · 99% would take again#1 chillest of 7 for this course
Closed
Mon/Tue/Thu · 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
981A-LEC · In Person · Off-Campus
Instructor not announced yet
Closed
Wed · 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
982A-LEC · In Person · Off-Campus
Instructor not announced yet
Closed
Tue · 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
983A-LEC · In Person · Off-Campus
Instructor not announced yet
Closed
Pick a lab · 31 labs · 9 open · 7:30 AM to 6:55 PM start times
  • 171B-LABFri · 5:45 PM - 7:55 PM
    Marina KlebanovChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(63)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 55% would take again#5 chillest of 7 for this course
    Hybrid AsynchronousOpen
  • 173B-LABWed · 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
    Tina HuNo Rate My Professors rating found
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 218B-LABWed · 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM
    Tina HuNo Rate My Professors rating found
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 220B-LABFri · 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM
    Carla Canales-MardonesNo Rate My Professors rating found
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 221B-LABTue · 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
    Janet RollinsNo Rate My Professors rating found
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 222B-LABThu · 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
    Joby JacobChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.6(38)Difficulty 4.0/5 · 27% would take again#7 chillest of 7 for this course
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 226B-LABMon · 3:25 PM - 5:35 PM
    Daniel VincentChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.7(56)Difficulty 3.9/5 · 83% would take again#4 chillest of 7 for this course
    Hybrid AsynchronousOpen
  • 233B-LABThu · 3:25 PM - 5:35 PM
    Marina KlebanovChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(63)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 55% would take again#5 chillest of 7 for this course
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 234B-LABFri · 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
    Carla Canales-MardonesNo Rate My Professors rating found
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 235B-LABThu · 10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
    Anthony ParatoreChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(249)Difficulty 2.3/5 · 99% would take again#1 chillest of 7 for this course
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 236B-LABTue · 2:15 PM - 4:25 PM
    Janet RollinsNo Rate My Professors rating found
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 242B-LABMon · 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
    Samantha CalkinsChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.7(31)Difficulty 2.7/5 · 90% would take again#2 chillest of 7 for this course
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 245B-LABMon · 10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
    Carla Canales-MardonesNo Rate My Professors rating found
    Hybrid AsynchronousOpen
  • 604B-LABWed · 5:45 PM - 7:55 PM
    Anthony ParatoreChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(249)Difficulty 2.3/5 · 99% would take again#1 chillest of 7 for this course
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 667B-LABMon · 5:45 PM - 7:55 PM
    David KizirianChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(39)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 65% would take again#3 chillest of 7 for this course
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 668B-LABThu · 5:45 PM - 7:55 PM
    Marina KlebanovChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(63)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 55% would take again#5 chillest of 7 for this course
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 669B-LABTue · 5:45 PM - 7:55 PM
    David KizirianChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(39)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 65% would take again#3 chillest of 7 for this course
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 670B-LABArranged · TBA
    Thomas OnoratoChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.3(46)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 46% would take again#6 chillest of 7 for this course
    Online AsynchronousClosed
  • 672B-LABArranged · TBA
    Thomas OnoratoChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.3(46)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 46% would take again#6 chillest of 7 for this course
    Online AsynchronousOpen
  • 740B-LAB 2ndSessionMon/Wed · 2:15 PM - 4:25 PM
    Anthony ParatoreChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(249)Difficulty 2.3/5 · 99% would take again#1 chillest of 7 for this course
    In PersonOpen
  • 741B-LAB 2ndSessionTue/Thu · 10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
    Carla Canales-MardonesNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonOpen
  • 742B-LAB 2ndSessionTue/Thu · 2:15 PM - 4:25 PM
    Carla Canales-MardonesNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonOpen
  • 743B-LAB 2ndSessionMon/Wed · 10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
    Marina KlebanovChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(63)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 55% would take again#5 chillest of 7 for this course
    In PersonClosed
  • 870B-LAB 2ndSessionMon/Wed · 6:55 PM - 9:05 PM
    David KizirianChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(39)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 65% would take again#3 chillest of 7 for this course
    Online SynchronousWaitlist
  • 871B-LAB 2ndSessionMon/Wed · 6:55 PM - 9:05 PM
    Anthony ParatoreChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(249)Difficulty 2.3/5 · 99% would take again#1 chillest of 7 for this course
    In PersonOpen
  • 872B-LAB 2ndSessionArranged · TBA
    Thomas OnoratoChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.3(46)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 46% would take again#6 chillest of 7 for this course
    Online AsynchronousOpen
  • 943B-LABTue · 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM
    Thomas OnoratoChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.3(46)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 46% would take again#6 chillest of 7 for this course
    Hybrid AsynchronousClosed
  • 980B-LABWed · 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Anthony ParatoreChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(249)Difficulty 2.3/5 · 99% would take again#1 chillest of 7 for this course
    Hybrid SynchronousClosed
  • 981B-LABFri · 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
    In PersonClosed
  • 982B-LABThu · 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    In PersonClosed
  • 983B-LABThu · 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    In PersonClosed

Questions about SCB 101 at LaGuardia CC

Who teaches SCB 101 at LaGuardia CC in Fall 2026?
Anthony Paratore, Samantha Calkins, David Kizirian, Daniel Vincent, Marina Klebanov, Thomas Onorato, Joby Jacob, Carla Canales-Mardones, Janet Rollins, and Tina Hu are listed for Fall 2026; 3 sections still have no instructor announced. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is SCB 101 at LaGuardia CC hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 7 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.3 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a SCB 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.