PHIL 140: Medical Ethics at Queensborough Community College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Medical Ethics (PHIL 140) at Queensborough Community College has 15 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 4 of 15 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Shannon Kincaid, Mark Zelcer, Maria Pacillo-Dellino, Matthew Dennehy, Alex Mendez, Alexia Papigiotis, and Alina Feld.
Of the 4 professors with a Chill Rank, Shannon Kincaid ranks chillest (Chill) and Matthew Dennehy least chill (Brutal).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
PREREQ/COREQ: STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ANY DEVELOPMENTAL REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH (SEE PROFICIENCY IN MATH AND ENGLISH) PRIOR TO TAKING THIS COURSE OR ENROLL IN ENGL-101 AND ENGL-99 AT THE SAME TIME AS THIS COURSE.
About this course
A consideration of the ethical implications of modern medical research and practice. Topics include professional versus universal ethics, the rights of patients, genetic engineering, truth and information in medicine, the concept of mental illness; experimentation on human subjects and public health policy.
Best professors for PHIL 140 at Queensborough CC, Fall 2026
- Shannon KincaidChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 4.8 (160) · difficulty 2.7/5 · 95% would take again
- Mark ZelcerChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 5.0 (5) · difficulty 1.4/5 · 100% would take again
- Maria Pacillo-DellinoChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?
3 sections · 1 open · ★ 5.0 (6) · difficulty 2.7/5 · 100% would take again
- Matthew DennehyChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?
3 sections · 2 open · ★ 2.0 (41) · difficulty 4.2/5 · 26% would take again
- Alex MendezNo ratings found
3 sections · 1 open
- Alexia PapigiotisNo ratings found
1 section · 0 open
- Alina FeldNo ratings found
1 section · 0 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
PHIL 140 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:48 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
15 of 15 sections · 4 open
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about PHIL 140 at Queensborough CC
- Who teaches PHIL 140 at Queensborough CC in Fall 2026?
- Shannon Kincaid, Mark Zelcer, Maria Pacillo-Dellino, Matthew Dennehy, Alex Mendez, Alexia Papigiotis, and Alina Feld are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PHIL 140 at Queensborough CC hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 4 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.8 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a PHIL 140 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.