General Biology II - BIO 102 at Blue Ridge Community College


         
 
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BIO 102 - General Biology II
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 II of a two-course sequence. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 101 or Departmental Permission
4 credits

Schedule at Blue Ridge Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
61534 BIO 102-V01 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. This course requires a free online textbook Open Stax Biology 2nd edition https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e or Open Stax Biology 2nd edition (print copy available in the bookstore for purchase). The instructor will require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Students will be required to take proctored exams using Respondus Lock Down Browser and Webcam. The instructor will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and in Canvas.
61535 BIO 102-V02L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. This course requires a free online textbook Open Stax Biology 2nd edition https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e or Open Stax Biology 2nd edition (print copy available in the bookstore for purchase). The instructor will require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Students will be required to take proctored exams using Respondus Lock Down Browser and Webcam. The instructor will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and in Canvas.
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.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
70117 BIO 102-90 0
 MTuWThF 
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Augusta P
This course is reserved for dual enrollment students at Riverheads High School only.
70118 BIO 102-91L 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.
70073 BIO 102-V01 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. This course requires a free online textbook Open Stax Biology 2nd edition https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e or Open Stax Biology 2nd edition (print copy available in the bookstore for purchase). The instructor will require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Students will be required to take proctored exams using Respondus Lock Down Browser and Webcam. The instructor will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and in Canvas.
70074 BIO 102-V02L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. This course requires a free online textbook Open Stax Biology 2nd edition https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e or Open Stax Biology 2nd edition (print copy available in the bookstore for purchase). The instructor will require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Students will be required to take proctored exams using Respondus Lock Down Browser and Webcam. The instructor will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and in Canvas.
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