BI 131: Foundations of Biology at Queensborough Community College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Foundations of Biology (BI 131) at Queensborough Community College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Simran Kaur and Peter Campbell.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Simran Kaur ranks chillest (Busy) and Peter Campbell least chill (Busy).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
PREREQ: STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ANY DEVELOPMENTAL REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH (SEE PROFICIENCY IN MATH AND ENGLISH) PRIOR TO TAKING THIS COURSEBI 131 C3A/132 H3 - must be added and dropped together
About this course
An introductory course that provides an understanding of the natural world and how this knowledge can be applied to everyday life. Basic concepts in biology are explained with emphasis on cellular basis of life, genetics, reproduction, evolution, and ecology. Hands-on laboratory experience reinforces concepts learned in lecture and also includes dissection of selected vertebrates
Best professors for BI 131 at Queensborough CC, Fall 2026
- Simran KaurChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 3.3 (52) · difficulty 3.7/5 · 51% would take again
- Peter CampbellChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 3.4 (95) · difficulty 3.6/5 · 41% would take again
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
BI 131 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 BI 131 at Queensborough CC
- Who teaches BI 131 at Queensborough CC in Fall 2026?
- Simran Kaur and Peter Campbell are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is BI 131 at Queensborough CC hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.7 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a BI 131 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.