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BIO 166: Princip of Biology:Cells&Genes at Lehman College

4 credits · Fall 2026

Princip of Biology:Cells&Genes (BIO 166) at Lehman College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026, plus 8 recitation or lab times you pair with a lecture. 4 of 9 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Neha Rajkhowa, Sebastian Rojas Villa, Zhiliang Zheng, Rory Fitton, Ayenew Abereha, Deborah Payne, and Komal Pujare.

Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, Neha Rajkhowa ranks chillest (Fair) and Zhiliang Zheng least chill (Busy).

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.

About this course

Introduction to the principles of biology governing the unity and diversity of living organisms, with special emphasis on molecular, subcellular and cellular levels of organization in plants and animals, and on genetics and evolution. Laboratory exercises consist of experimental procedures illustrating basic concepts of biology.Note: This course satisfies either Life & Physical Science or Scientifice World requirement in the CUNY 2013 Gen Ed requirements at Lehman.

Best professors for BIO 166 at Lehman, 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 166 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 lab times folded inside · 4 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 lab. They can be combined freely, so pick each separately; the schedule builder checks the times together.

Mon · 2:00 PM - 4:40 PM
01LC-LEC · In Person · Gillet 024
Sebastian Rojas VillaChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.6(24)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 67% would take again#2 chillest of 3 for this course
Open
Pick a lab · 8 labs · 3 open · 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM start times
  • 01LB-LABMon · 10:00 AM - 12:40 PM
    Rory FittonOnly 2 ratings, too few to rank★ 5.0(2)Difficulty 1.5/5 · 100% would take again
    In PersonClosed
  • 02LB-LABMon · 5:00 PM - 7:40 PM
    Neha RajkhowaChill Rank 3 of 5: Fairlimited data?★ 3.4(9)Difficulty 2.4/5 · 78% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
    In PersonOpen
  • 03LB-LABTue · 9:00 AM - 11:40 AM
    Ayenew AberehaNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonOpen
  • 04LB-LABTue · 12:00 PM - 2:40 PM
    Deborah PayneNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonOpen
  • 05LB-LABTue · 3:00 PM - 5:40 PM
    Deborah PayneNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonClosed
  • 06LB-LABWed · 9:00 AM - 11:40 AM
    Rory FittonOnly 2 ratings, too few to rank★ 5.0(2)Difficulty 1.5/5 · 100% would take again
    In PersonClosed
  • 07LB-LABThu · 12:00 PM - 2:40 PM
    Zhiliang ZhengChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 2.5(26)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 43% would take again#3 chillest of 3 for this course
    In PersonClosed
  • 08LB-LABWed · 3:00 PM - 5:40 PM
    Komal PujareNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonClosed

Questions about BIO 166 at Lehman

Who teaches BIO 166 at Lehman in Fall 2026?
Neha Rajkhowa, Sebastian Rojas Villa, Zhiliang Zheng, Rory Fitton, Ayenew Abereha, Deborah Payne, and Komal Pujare are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is BIO 166 at Lehman hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.0 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a BIO 166 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.