General Biology II - BIO 102 at Northern Virginia 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 Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
63560 BIO 102-001N 4
     F 
9:00 a.m.-1:05 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A1N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab.
Twelve Week
63259 BIO 102-01YW 4
  Tu    
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Twelve Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
63562 BIO 102-050N 4
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0C0N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab..
Hybrid Course
1st 6 Week
69045 BIO 102-0A1M 0
 M W   
11:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Manassas P
Students registering for BIO 102 0A1M must also enroll in BIO 102 50YM.
63561 BIO 102-0A1N 0
     F 
1:30 p.m.-5:35 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-001N.
Twelve Week
63563 BIO 102-0C0N 0
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-050N.
1st 6 Week
68644 BIO 102-30YA 4
     F 
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2026-06-02 Alexandria HY
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Ten Week
Hybrid Course
68645 BIO 102-3Y0A 0
      Sa
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2026-06-02 Alexandria HY
Ten Week
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
69044 BIO 102-50YM 4
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Manassas HY
Students registering for BIO 102 50YM must also enroll in BIO 102 0A1M.
Hybrid Course
64109 BIO 102-90YW 4
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2026-06-30 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Third Six Week
68374 BIO 102-A01W 0
    Th  
5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Woodbridge P
Twelve Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
68375 BIO 102-A90W 0
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-06-30 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Third Six Week
63861 BIO 102-E20A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Twelve-week course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires lab attendance on the Alexandria Campus on Saturday 06/27 from 1:00pm-5:00pm Must also register for BIO 102-ES1A.
69107 BIO 102-E50N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 6-week course. Requires lab attendance on the Annandale Campus in CS128 on Mondays & Wednesdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Must also register for BIO 102-ES2N.
71951 BIO 102-E51A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 6-week course. Requires lab attendance on the Alexandria Campus Location , days & time are TBA Must also register for BIO 102-ES3A.
63865 BIO 102-E60W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-02 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd ten-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires lab attendance on the Woodbridge Campus in WS-448 from 9:00am-3:00pm.on these Saturdays 06/13 , 06/27, 07/25 , 08/08 . Must also register for BIO 102-ET1W.
63862 BIO 102-ES1A 0
      Sa
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Alexandria HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E20A. Requires lab attendance on the Alexandria Campus on Saturday 06/27 from 1:00pm-5:00pm
69109 BIO 102-ES2N 0
 M W   
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E50N Requires lab attendance on the Annandale Campus in CS128 on Mondays & Wednesdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
71952 BIO 102-ES3A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Alexandria HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E51A. Requires lab attendance on the Alexandria Campus ,location, days and time are TBA.
63866 BIO 102-ET1W 0
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2026-06-02 Woodbridge HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E60W Requires lab attendance on the Woodbridge Campus in WS-448 from 9:00am-3:00pm.on these Saturdays 06/13 , 06/27, 07/25 , 08/08 .

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
130 BIO 102-001A 4
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
85497 BIO 102-001L 4
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lab at Loudoun Campus. Lecture classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
85974 BIO 102-001M 4
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
86345 BIO 102-001N 4
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A1N or BIO 102-0A7N.
Fifteen Week
85890 BIO 102-001W 4
   W   
11:00 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
132 BIO 102-002A 4
   W   
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
85511 BIO 102-002L 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lab at Loudoun Campus. Lecture classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
85975 BIO 102-002M 4
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
86347 BIO 102-002N 4
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A2N
Fifteen Week
134 BIO 102-003A 4
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
85977 BIO 102-003M 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
86349 BIO 102-003N 4
 M W   
5:30 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A3N
Fifteen Week
136 BIO 102-004A 4
  Tu    
5:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students required to come to campus for one or more exams.
86351 BIO 102-004N 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A4N
Fifteen Week
772 BIO 102-005L 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lab at Loudoun Campus. Lecture classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
86353 BIO 102-005N 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A5N
Fifteen Week
773 BIO 102-006L 4
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lab at Loudoun Campus. Lecture classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
86355 BIO 102-006N 4
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A6N
Fifteen Week
85895 BIO 102-02YW 4
  Tu    
5:30 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
85512 BIO 102-03YL 4
 M     
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun HY
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lab at Loudoun Campus. Lecture classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Hybrid Course
86357 BIO 102-040N 4
 M     
5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0C0N
Thirteen Week
85897 BIO 102-040W 4
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
86359 BIO 102-041N 4
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Required lab: BIO 102-0C1N. Lab meets on campus on Saturday 8:00AM - 11:30AM.
Thirteen Week
85892 BIO 102-041W 4
 M     
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
85513 BIO 102-04YL 4
  Tu    
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun HY
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lab at Loudoun Campus. Lecture classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Hybrid Course
67 BIO 102-04YM 4
     F 
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
131 BIO 102-0A1A 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
85649 BIO 102-0A1L 0
 M     
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lecture at Loudoun Campus. Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
85978 BIO 102-0A1M 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
86346 BIO 102-0A1N 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-001N.
Fifteen Week
133 BIO 102-0A2A 0
 M     
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
85651 BIO 102-0A2L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lecture at Loudoun Campus. Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
85979 BIO 102-0A2M 0
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
86348 BIO 102-0A2N 0
 M     
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-002N.
Fifteen Week
135 BIO 102-0A3A 0
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
85652 BIO 102-0A3L 0
 M     
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lecture at Loudoun Campus. Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
85981 BIO 102-0A3M 0
     F 
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
86350 BIO 102-0A3N 0
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-003N.
Fifteen Week
137 BIO 102-0A4A 0
    Th  
5:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
85654 BIO 102-0A4L 0
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lecture at Loudoun Campus. Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
85983 BIO 102-0A4M 0
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
86352 BIO 102-0A4N 0
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-004N.
Fifteen Week
2123 BIO 102-0A5L 0
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lecture at Loudoun Campus. Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
72 BIO 102-0A5M 0
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
86354 BIO 102-0A5N 0
  Tu    
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-005N.
Fifteen Week
85658 BIO 102-0A6L 0
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lecture at Loudoun Campus. Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
88059 BIO 102-0A6M 0
 M     
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Manassas P
BIO 102 40YM lecture must be taken with BIO 102 0A6M lab.
86356 BIO 102-0A6N 0
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-006N.
Fifteen Week
85656 BIO 102-0A7L 0
  Tu    
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lecture at Loudoun Campus. Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
2397 BIO 102-0A7N 0
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-001N.
86358 BIO 102-0C0N 0
   W   
5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-040N.
Thirteen Week
86360 BIO 102-0C1N 0
      Sa
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-041N.
Thirteen Week
138 BIO 102-40YA 4
      Sa
10:00 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Alexandria HY
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
85986 BIO 102-40YM 4
   W   
6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
BIO 102 40YM lecture must be taken with BIO 102 0A6M lab.
Hybrid Course
139 BIO 102-4Y0A 0
      Sa
12:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Alexandria HY
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
85891 BIO 102-A01W 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
85896 BIO 102-A02W 0
  Tu    
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
85898 BIO 102-A40W 0
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
85893 BIO 102-A41W 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Woodbridge P
1454 BIO 102-E05N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
15 Week Online course offered by NOVA Online. This NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Lab is virtual and completed online. Must also register for BIO 102-ES1N. Starts August 24.
86862 BIO 102-E06A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
15 Week Online course offered by NOVA Online. This NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Lab is virtual and completed online Must also register for BIO 102-ES2A. Starts August 24.
86868 BIO 102-E50M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. This NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Lab is virtual and completed online Must also register for BIO 102-ET1M . Starts September 8.
2413 BIO 102-E51W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must also register for BIO 102-ET2W. Starts September 8.
86866 BIO 102-E60A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. This NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Lab is virtual and completed online. Must also register for BIO 102-EU1A. Starts September 22.
1455 BIO 102-ES1N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
Must be taken with BIO 102-E05N. Lab is virtual and completed online.Important: Students are required to purchase a lab kit for this course. The cost of the kit is not included in All Access and is an additional required expense.
86863 BIO 102-ES2A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
Must be taken with BIO 102-E06A. Lab is virtual and completed online.Important: Students are required to purchase a lab kit for this course. The cost of the kit is not included in All Access and is an additional required expense. Starts August 24.
86869 BIO 102-ET1M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
Must be taken with BIO102 -E50M. Lab is virtual and completed online.Important: Students are required to purchase a lab kit for this course. The cost of the kit is not included in All Access and is an additional required expense.
2414 BIO 102-ET2W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
Must be taken with BIO 102-E51W . Starts September 8.
86867 BIO 102-EU1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
Must be taken with BIO 102-E60A. Lab is virtual and completed online.Important: Students are required to purchase a lab kit for this course. The cost of the kit is not included in All Access and is an additional required expense. Starts September 22.
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