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BIOL 44: Food and Human Microbiology at Queens College

4 credits · Fall 2026

Food and Human Microbiology (BIOL 44) at Queens 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.

Professors teaching it: Saima Cheema and Aleksandra Sokol / Saima Cheema.

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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

PRE: BIOL 11 or BIOL 40 or BIOL 106; and CHEM 1021 and 1023 or the equivalent

About this course

The student will be introduced to general microbiology. Emphasis will be placed on the microbiology of food and human disease and immunology. The laboratory will deal with the characteristics of microorganisms and their role in the preparation of food. May not be used to fulfill biology major or minor requirements. This course has a Material and Transportation Fee. For more info visit Office of the Bursar website, Tuition and Fees Cost page https://www.qc.cuny.edu/br/tuition-costs/

Professors for BIOL 44 at Queens, Fall 2026

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BIOL 44 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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Mon · 1:40 PM - 4:30 PM
1-LEC · In Person · Science D139
Saima CheemaChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.3(108)Difficulty 4.4/5 · 22% would take again
Open
Pick a lab · 1 lab · 1 open · Wed 1:40 PM - 4:30 PM
  • 1A-LABWed · 1:40 PM - 4:30 PM
    Aleksandra Sokol / Saima CheemaNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonOpen

Questions about BIOL 44 at Queens

Who teaches BIOL 44 at Queens in Fall 2026?
Saima Cheema and Aleksandra Sokol / Saima Cheema are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is BIOL 44 at Queens hard?
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What if a BIOL 44 section is full?
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