Microbiology for Health Science - BIO 150 at Laurel Ridge 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 Laurel Ridge Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
60139 BIO 150-100F 4
   W   
2:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Fauquier Campus P
59863 BIO 150-100M 4
 M     
12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Middletown Campus P
59864 BIO 150-200V 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-08 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
This is an online Lecture.
59862 BIO 150-L00F 0
 M     
2:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Fauquier Campus P
59866 BIO 150-L00M 0
 M     
9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Middletown Campus P
59865 BIO 150-L20M 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
 2025-09-08 Middletown Campus P

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
52851 BIO 150-100F 4
   W   
2:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Fauquier Campus P
52847 BIO 150-100M 4
   W   
9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P
52849 BIO 150-100V 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.
83277 BIO 150-101M 4
  Tu    
11:00 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P
52852 BIO 150-L00F 0
 M     
2:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Fauquier Campus P
52850 BIO 150-L00M 0
 M     
9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P
52848 BIO 150-L01M 0
 M     
2:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P
83281 BIO 150-L02M 0
    Th  
11:00 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Middletown Campus P

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
61282 BIO 150-400V 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.
61284 BIO 150-401V 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.
61283 BIO 150-L4HF 0
   W   
5:30 p.m.-9:45 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.
61285 BIO 150-L4HM 0
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-1:15 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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