General Biology I - BIO 101 at Laurel Ridge Community College


         
 
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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 Laurel Ridge Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
52744 BIO 101-100F 4
    Th  
2:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Fauquier Campus P
This class will use OER (Open Educational Resources) and will have no textbook costs. Educational materials will be provided to you by your professor.
52768 BIO 101-100V 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
This is an online class with required online meetings on the indicated day and time. A camera and microphone will be required for this class.
52737 BIO 101-101F 4
    Th  
11:00 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Fauquier Campus P
This class will use OER (Open Educational Resources) and will have no textbook costs. Educational materials will be provided to you by your professor.
52733 BIO 101-101M 4
 M     
9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P
52770 BIO 101-101V 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
This course is asynchronous; there will be no required meetings. The course syllabus in Canvas will include deadlines and due dates.
52739 BIO 101-102M 4
   W   
9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P
52776 BIO 101-102V 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
This course is asynchronous; there will be no required meetings. The course syllabus in Canvas will include deadlines and due dates.
52753 BIO 101-103M 4
  Tu    
11:00 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P
53013 BIO 101-103V 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
This course is asynchronous; there will be no required meetings. The course syllabus in Canvas will include deadlines and due dates.
76449 BIO 101-104M 4
   W   
12:30 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P
76412 BIO 101-200V 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-02 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
This course is asynchronous; there will be no required meetings. The course syllabus in Canvas will include deadlines and due dates.
This class will use OER (Open Educational Resources) and will have no textbook costs. Educational materials will be provided to you by your professor.
52766 BIO 101-2H0M 4
   W   
6:00 p.m.-7:20 p.m.
 2026-02-02 Middletown Campus HY
This is a hybrid class that will meet in person on the indicated day and time. All other work will be completed online.
52747 BIO 101-L00F 0
  Tu    
2:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Fauquier Campus P
This class will use OER (Open Educational Resources) and will have no textbook costs. Educational materials will be provided to you by your professor.
53014 BIO 101-L00P 0
    Th  
5:00 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Luray/Page County Center P
52769 BIO 101-L00V 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
This course is asynchronous; there will be no required meetings. The course syllabus in Canvas will include deadlines and due dates.
An additional required course materials fee of 38.00 will be charged to your account upon enrollment
52738 BIO 101-L01F 0
  Tu    
11:00 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Fauquier Campus P
This class will use OER (Open Educational Resources) and will have no textbook costs. Educational materials will be provided to you by your professor.
52735 BIO 101-L01M 0
   W   
9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P
52937 BIO 101-L01V 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
This course is asynchronous; there will be no required meetings. The course syllabus in Canvas will include deadlines and due dates.
An additional required course materials fee of 38.00 will be charged to your account upon enrollment.
52741 BIO 101-L02M 0
 M     
9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P
52782 BIO 101-L02V 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
An additional required course materials fee of 38.00 will be charged to your account upon enrollment.
This course is asynchronous; there will be no required meetings. The course syllabus in Canvas will include deadlines and due dates.
52757 BIO 101-L03M 0
    Th  
11:00 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P
76451 BIO 101-L04M 0
 M     
12:30 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P
76415 BIO 101-L20V 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-02 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
An additional required course materials fee of 38.00 will be charged to your account upon enrollment.
This course is asynchronous; there will be no required meetings. The course syllabus in Canvas will include deadlines and due dates.
52767 BIO 101-L2HM 0
   W   
7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-02-02 Middletown Campus HY
This is a hybrid class that will meet in person on the indicated day and time. All other work will be completed online.

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
61264 BIO 101-100V 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-26 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
This course is asynchronous; there will be no required meetings. The course syllabus in Canvas will include deadlines and due dates.
61402 BIO 101-400V 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-08 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
This course is asynchronous; there will be no required meetings. The course syllabus in Canvas will include deadlines and due dates.
61346 BIO 101-4H0F 4
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
 2026-06-08 Fauquier Campus HY
This is a hybrid class that will meet in person on the indicated day and time. All other work will be completed online.
61266 BIO 101-4H0M 4
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
 2026-06-08 Middletown Campus HY
This is a hybrid class that will meet in person on the indicated day and time. All other work will be completed online.
61265 BIO 101-L00V 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-26 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
This course is asynchronous; there will be no required meetings. The course syllabus in Canvas will include deadlines and due dates. There will be a $38.00 fee for this class.
61403 BIO 101-L40V 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-08 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
There will be a $38.00 fee for this class. This course is asynchronous; there will be no required meetings. The course syllabus in Canvas will include deadlines and due dates.
61347 BIO 101-L4HF 0
  Tu Th  
11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2026-06-08 Fauquier Campus HY
This is a hybrid class that will meet in person on the indicated day and time. All other work will be completed online.
61267 BIO 101-L4HM 0
 M W   
11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2026-06-08 Middletown Campus HY
This is a hybrid class that will meet in person on the indicated day and time. All other work will be completed online.
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