Microbiology for Health Science - BIO 150 at Germanna Community College


         
 
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BIO 150 - Microbiology for Health Science
Focuses on the general characteristics, cellular structure, and metabolism of microorganisms. Emphasizes microbial relationships with individual and community health. Includes impact of microbes on human health and disease, microbial pathogenicity, identifying and managing infectious diseases and controlling microbial growth, healthcare associated infections and epidemiology. Studies aseptic culturing techniques with hands-on experience in safe microbiology practices.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 141
4 credits

Schedule at Germanna Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
50092 BIO 150-F01 4
  Tu Th  
12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Fredericksburg Area Campus P
50093 BIO 150-F01L 0
  Tu Th  
2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Fredericksburg Area Campus P
50072 BIO 150-FH1 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual ER
50073 BIO 150-FH1L 0
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Fredericksburg Area Campus HY
BIO 150 FH01 / FH1L is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
50154 BIO 150-KH1 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual ER
50155 BIO 150-KH1L 0
   W   
4:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Stafford KDCS (25 Center St) HY
BIO 150 KH01/KH1L is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
50084 BIO 150-W01 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual ER
50085 BIO 150-W01L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
50150 BIO 150-W02 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-10 Virtual ER
50151 BIO 150-W02L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-10 Virtual ER

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
60028 BIO 150-FH01 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-26 Virtual ER
60029 BIO 150-FH1L 0
  Tu    
8:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2026-05-26 Fredericksburg Area Campus HY
BIO 150 FH1/FH1L is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
60036 BIO 150-W01 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-26 Virtual ER
60037 BIO 150-W01L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-26 Virtual ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
60030 BIO 150-W02 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-26 Virtual ER
60031 BIO 150-W02L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-26 Virtual ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
60050 BIO 150-W03 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-16 Virtual ER
60051 BIO 150-W03L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-16 Virtual ER
60054 BIO 150-W71A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-16 Virtual ER
60055 BIO 150-W71L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-16 Virtual ER
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