BIO 211: Biotechnology and Society at Medgar Evers College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Biotechnology and Society (BIO 211) at Medgar Evers College has 4 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 4 sections has an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Shanta Outlaw, Syed Mujtaba, and Juan Luxama.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Shanta Outlaw ranks chillest (Easy) and Syed Mujtaba least chill (Fair).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
BIO 101 OR PHS 101
About this course
Designed to introduce students to the field of biotechnology and to the applications and the impact of modern biotechnology on society. The history of biotechnology and the biotech discoveries in DNA science that influence the field today will be presented. Basic concepts of DNA, the Central Dogma, and molecular genetics will be introduced as a foundation to understand the techniques of modern biotechnology. The use of biotechnology in areas, such as medicine, agriculture, bioremediation, food processing, forensics, and energy production will be presented. Students will examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of selected topics in biotechnology.
Best professors for BIO 211 at Medgar Evers, Fall 2026
- Shanta OutlawChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.7 (31) · difficulty 3.1/5 · 94% would take again
- Syed MujtabaChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 3.5 (15) · difficulty 3.1/5 · 50% would take again
- Juan LuxamaNo ratings found
1 section · 1 open
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 211 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 4:49 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about BIO 211 at Medgar Evers
- Who teaches BIO 211 at Medgar Evers in Fall 2026?
- Shanta Outlaw, Syed Mujtaba, and Juan Luxama are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is BIO 211 at Medgar Evers hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.1 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a BIO 211 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.