BIO 489: Special Topics in Biology at York College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Special Topics in Biology (BIO 489) at York College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
The professor is: Ivica Arsov.
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Requirements
NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN BTECH 489; PREREQUISITE: BIO 301
About this course
An advanced seminar designed to give students practice in: (1) reading and analyzing the scientific literature; (2) presenting summaries of original research papers; and (3) writing synopses of journal articles in an advanced biological topic. The subject of the seminar will be announced prior to registration. Fieldtrips may be required. Not open to students with credit in BTEC 489. Course is cross listed with BTEC 489. This is a Writing Intensive course.
Professors for BIO 489 at York, Fall 2026
- Ivica ArsovChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 3.1 (23) · difficulty 3.6/5 · 40% would take again
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BIO 489 sections, times and seats
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Questions about BIO 489 at York
- Who teaches BIO 489 at York in Fall 2026?
- Ivica Arsov is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is BIO 489 at York hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.6 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a BIO 489 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.