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HNRS 225: Sci & Tech In NYC at Queens College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Sci & Tech In NYC (HNRS 225) at Queens College has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 3 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Vibha Gokhale, Michael Joseph, and Mitchell Baker.

Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, Vibha Gokhale ranks chillest (Fair) and Mitchell Baker least chill (Busy).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

Requirements

PRE: HNRS 126W and student must be in the CUNY Honors College at Queens College

About this course

Major scientific concepts and their relationship to technological developments that effect New York City. Topics vary according to the scientific expertise of the instructor and may include the following: genetic engineering, ecological determinants, energy issues, and AIDS or other diseases. Students will read scientific literature and learn the fundamentals of science necessary to understand the readings. Attention will also be given to the historical, ethical, legal, social, and economic ramifications of a topic.

Best professors for HNRS 225 at Queens, 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

HNRS 225 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:35 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

001-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Honors 12
Mitchell BakerChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.1(85)Difficulty 3.8/5 · 53% would take again#3 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonOpen
002-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Honors 17
Michael JosephChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 4.2(80)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 73% would take again#2 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
003-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Powdermker 253
Vibha GokhaleChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 4.0(15)Difficulty 2.7/5 · 69% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonOpen

Questions about HNRS 225 at Queens

Who teaches HNRS 225 at Queens in Fall 2026?
Vibha Gokhale, Michael Joseph, and Mitchell Baker are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is HNRS 225 at Queens hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.3 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a HNRS 225 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.