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BIO 229: Astrobio:Life&HlthBeyond Earth at Lehman College

4 credits · Fall 2026

Astrobio:Life&HlthBeyond Earth (BIO 229) at Lehman College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026, plus 1 recitation or lab time you pair with a lecture. 2 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.

The professor is: Rena Quinlan.

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

Requirements

Note: All 200-, 300-, and 400-level BIO courses carry the following PREREQ: BIO 166-167 (or equivalents). Additional prerequisites are listed.

About this course

Introduction to the emerging field of Astrobiology which is concerned with the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the Universe. Topics include the molecular and cellular structures of life, the co-evolution of life and a planet, the habitability of planetary bodies, and the search for extraterrestrial life. The course also examines the impact of spaceflight on human health and physiology, as well as the role of space exploration research and technologies in advancing medicine, plant science, and environmental studies. Laboratory exercises complement lecture topics and teach basic laboratory skills and techniques. Prerequisite: BIO 166 and BIO 167

Professors for BIO 229 at Lehman, Fall 2026

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BIO 229 sections, times and seats

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

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

Mon · 12:00 PM - 1:40 PM
01LC-LEC · In Person · Science 1107
Rena QuinlanChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.6(66)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 67% would take again
Open
Pick a lab · 1 lab · 1 open · Mon 1:50 PM - 5:30 PM
  • 01LB-LABMon · 1:50 PM - 5:30 PM
    Rena QuinlanChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.6(66)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 67% would take again
    In PersonOpen

Questions about BIO 229 at Lehman

Who teaches BIO 229 at Lehman in Fall 2026?
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