BIO 140: Human Biology at York College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Human Biology (BIO 140) at York College has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 3 sections has an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Janet Rollins, Melvin Silberklang, and Fatima Sehba.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Janet Rollins ranks chillest (Busy) and Melvin Silberklang least chill (Busy).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN 200-LEVEL BIO OR ABOVEOpen to ECI students only
About this course
This course is an introduction to the human body covering structure and function of the human in health and disease. Topics include the skeletal, muscular, digestive, excretory, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Nutrition, genetics and blood disorders will also be covered. Laboratory experience will complement the lectures. Restrictions: Not credited toward fulfillment of Biology major requirements. Not open to students with credit in a 200 level Biology course.
Best professors for BIO 140 at York, Fall 2026
- Janet RollinsChill Rank 4 of 5: Busylimited data?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 3.6 (7) · difficulty 3.4/5 · 57% would take again
- Melvin SilberklangChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 3.2 (19) · difficulty 4.0/5 · 59% would take again
- Fatima SehbaNo 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 140 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 140 at York
- Who teaches BIO 140 at York in Fall 2026?
- Janet Rollins, Melvin Silberklang, and Fatima Sehba are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is BIO 140 at York 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 BIO 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.