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BIO 101 - General Biology I
Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Credit toward graduation cannot be awarded for both BIO 101 and BIO 106.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits

Schedule at Blue Ridge Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
70141 BIO 101-01 0
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-10:52 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Main Campus P
70142 BIO 101-02L 4
 M     
11:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Main Campus P
70143 BIO 101-03L 4
   W   
11:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Main Campus P
70144 BIO 101-04 0
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:52 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Main Campus P
70145 BIO 101-05L 4
  Tu    
11:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Main Campus P
70146 BIO 101-06L 4
    Th  
11:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Main Campus P
82716 BIO 101-90 0
 MTuWThF 
7:00 a.m.-7:40 a.m.
 2026-01-07 Augusta P
This class is reserved for dual enrollment students at Fort Defiance High School.
82717 BIO 101-91L 4
 MTuWThF 
8:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m.
 2026-01-07 Augusta P
This class is reserved for dual enrollment students at Fort Defiance High School.
82881 BIO 101-92 0
 MTuWThF 
8:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m.
 2026-01-21 Rockingham P
This class is reserved for dual enrollment students at Rocktown High School.
82883 BIO 101-93L 4
 MTuWThF 
9:00 a.m.-9:40 a.m.
 2026-01-21 Rockingham P
This class is reserved for dual enrollment students at Rocktown High School.
70113 BIO 101-V10 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70114 BIO 101-V11L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70115 BIO 101-V12 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70116 BIO 101-V13L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70117 BIO 101-V14 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70118 BIO 101-V15L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70160 BIO 101-V16 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70161 BIO 101-V17L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70164 BIO 101-V18 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-23 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70165 BIO 101-V19L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-23 Virtual Distance Learning WW

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
61536 BIO 101-01 0
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Main Campus P
Midterm and final exams will be administered in the BRCC testing center. Students must enroll in the 02L Lab section.
61537 BIO 101-02L 4
   W   
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Main Campus P
Students must enroll in lecture section 01.
61542 BIO 101-V03 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This class meets predominantly online. Students may complete work ahead of schedule but are responsible for meeting the posted deadlines. There will be one on campus proctored midterm exam that will need to be taken in the BRCC testing center, or at any other college, university, or military testing center.
Students must also register for V04L.
61543 BIO 101-V04L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Students must also register for V03 lecture.
This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
61546 BIO 101-V05 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Students must also register for V06L lab.
This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
61547 BIO 101-V06L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Students must also register for V05 lecture.
This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
61560 BIO 101-V07 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
61561 BIO 101-V08L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
61550 BIO 101-V09 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
61551 BIO 101-V10L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
70057 BIO 101-02L 4
  Tu    
1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus P
70058 BIO 101-03L 4
    Th  
1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus P
70059 BIO 101-04 0
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-10:52 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus HY
70060 BIO 101-05L 4
 M     
11:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus P
70061 BIO 101-06L 4
   W   
11:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus P
70062 BIO 101-07 0
  Tu Th  
12:30 p.m.-1:52 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus P
70063 BIO 101-08L 4
  Tu    
9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus P
70064 BIO 101-09L 4
    Th  
9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus P
70102 BIO 101-22 0
 M W   
12:30 p.m.-1:52 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus P
70103 BIO 101-23L 4
 M     
2:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus P
70104 BIO 101-24L 4
   W   
2:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus P
70100 BIO 101-92 0
 MTuWThF 
9:00 a.m.-9:40 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Harrisonburg P
This course is reserved for dual enrollment students at Rocktown High School only.
70101 BIO 101-93L 4
 MTuWThF 
10:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Harrisonburg P
This course is reserved for dual enrollment students at Rocktown High School only.
70115 BIO 101-94 0
 MTuWThF 
7:00 a.m.-7:40 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Augusta P
This course is reserved for dual enrollment students at Riverheads High School only.
70116 BIO 101-95L 4
 MTuWThF 
8:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Augusta P
This course is reserved for dual enrollment students at Riverheads High School only.
70056 BIO 101-H01 0
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Main Campus HY
This hybrid course meets on campus for lectures and labs each week during the scheduled meeting days and times in the scheduled rooms. Expect to be on campus for these scheduled class meetings. The hybrid designation allows the faculty member flexibility in what topics are covered in class and what topics are covered using assignments completed outside of class. If you have questions about this course, please contact the instructor listed.
This course will consist of asynchronous online, anytime coursework, AND one or both of the following scheduled on campus in-person meetings and/or virtual meetings via Zoom. Faculty will inform students about the in-person, Zoom, and Online dates required in the syllabus and class notes. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment, faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities.
70065 BIO 101-V10 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70066 BIO 101-V11L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70067 BIO 101-V12 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70068 BIO 101-V13L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70071 BIO 101-V18 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70072 BIO 101-V19L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70069 BIO 101-V20 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70070 BIO 101-V21L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70762 BIO 101-V22 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
70763 BIO 101-V23L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
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