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 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 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
35578 BIO 102-001N 4
     F 
9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A1N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab.
38916 BIO 102-092L 4
 M W   
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2025-07-01 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Lecture Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Third Six Week
35579 BIO 102-0A1N 0
     F 
1:00 p.m.-4:25 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
34912 BIO 102-0A2M 0
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-07-01 Manassas P
Students registering for BIO 102 0A2M must also enroll in BIO 102 90YM.
38917 BIO 102-0B2L 0
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2025-07-01 Loudoun P
Lab for BIO 101- 092L lecture class. This Lab Class meets at Loudoun campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Third Six Week
35581 BIO 102-0C0N 0
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
1st 6 Week
37710 BIO 102-30YA 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-06-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Ten Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with BIO 102 A3YA
34302 BIO 102-30YW 4
  Tu    
5:00 p.m.-7:40 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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
38184 BIO 102-31YW 4
 M     
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Woodbridge P
60% 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. 40% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
Ten Week
35580 BIO 102-50YN 4
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
Required lab: BIO 102-0C0N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. The lab will meet in person on Tuesday and Thursday 9:00AM - 12:25PM.
1st 6 Week
37715 BIO 102-90YA 4
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2025-07-01 Alexandria P
Third Six Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with BIO 102 A9YA
34911 BIO 102-90YM 4
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2025-07-01 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students registering for BIO 102 90YM must also enroll in BIO 102 0A2M.
Hybrid Course
34303 BIO 102-A1YW 0
    Th  
5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Woodbridge P
60% 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. 40% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Ten Week
Hybrid Course
38185 BIO 102-A2YW 0
   W   
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Woodbridge P
60% 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.40% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
37711 BIO 102-A3YA 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-06-03 Alexandria P
Ten Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with BIO 102 30YA
37716 BIO 102-A9YA 0
 M W   
12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2025-07-01 Alexandria P
Third Six Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with BIO 102 90YA
37529 BIO 102-E20A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 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, in room 413 of the Bisdorf building from 1:00pm -6:00 pm on Saturday July19 . Must also register for BIO 102-ES1A. Starts May 19.
37531 BIO 102-E55L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-16 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 2nd 8-week course. Requires lab attendance at the Loudoun Campus, in LS123 on Wednesdays from 6:30pm- 9:45pm. Must also register for BIO 102-EU1L . Starts June 16
37533 BIO 102-E60W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-03 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 Lab WV1 B108 on Saturdays 06/14, 06/28, 07/12 & 07/19 from 9:00am - 3:00pm . Must also register for BIO 102-ET1W. Starts June 3.
37530 BIO 102-ES1A 0
      Sa
1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Alexandria HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E20A. Requires lab attendance on the Alexandria Campus in room 413 of the Bisdorf building from 1:00pm -6:00 pm on Saturday July19 . Starts May 19.
37534 BIO 102-ET1W 0
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2025-06-03 Woodbridge HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E60W Requires lab attendance on the Woodbridge Campus in Lab WV1 B108 on Saturdays 06/14, 06/28, 07/12 & 07/19 from 9:00am - 3:00pm . Starts June 3.
37532 BIO 102-EU1L 0
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2025-06-16 Loudoun HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E55L Requires lab attendance at the Loudoun Campus, in LS123 on Wednesdays from 6:30pm- 9:45pm. Starts June 16.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
68523 BIO 102-001A 4
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Alexandria P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A1A
65374 BIO 102-001M 4
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas P
66635 BIO 102-001N 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A1N
65262 BIO 102-001W 4
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Woodbridge P
68608 BIO 102-002A 4
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Required lab: BIO 102-0A2A
65375 BIO 102-002M 4
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas P
66641 BIO 102-002N 4
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A2N
68610 BIO 102-003A 4
  Tu    
5:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
In-Person, On-Campus Exam(s) Required
Hybrid Course
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.
Required lab: BIO 102-0A3A
64398 BIO 102-003L 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 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.
66645 BIO 102-003N 4
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A3N
64400 BIO 102-004L 4
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 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.
66647 BIO 102-004N 4
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A4N
69560 BIO 102-005L 4
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lab at Loudoun Campus.
66649 BIO 102-005N 4
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A5N
66651 BIO 102-006N 4
    Th  
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A6N
64347 BIO 102-01YL 4
 M     
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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
64397 BIO 102-02YL 4
  Tu    
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
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.
Hybrid Course
65377 BIO 102-03YM 4
     F 
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2025-08-25 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
65267 BIO 102-03YW 4
  Tu    
5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
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
66653 BIO 102-040N 4
 M     
5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0C0N
Thirteen Week
65269 BIO 102-040W 4
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Woodbridge P
66655 BIO 102-041N 4
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Required lab: BIO 102-0C1N. Lab meets on campus on Saturday 8:00AM - 11:30AM.
Thirteen Week
68524 BIO 102-0A1A 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Alexandria P
Required lecture for BIO 102-001A.
65379 BIO 102-0A1M 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas P
66636 BIO 102-0A1N 0
  Tu    
8:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-001N.
68609 BIO 102-0A2A 0
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Alexandria P
Required Lecture for BIO 102-002A.
65380 BIO 102-0A2M 0
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas P
66642 BIO 102-0A2N 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-002N.
68611 BIO 102-0A3A 0
    Th  
5:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Alexandria P
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.
Required Lecture for BIO 102-003A.
65382 BIO 102-0A3M 0
     F 
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas P
66646 BIO 102-0A3N 0
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-003N.
65384 BIO 102-0A4M 0
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas P
66648 BIO 102-0A4N 0
 M     
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-004N.
65390 BIO 102-0A5M 0
 M     
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Manassas P
BIO 102 40YM lecture must be taken with BIO 102 0A5M lab.
66650 BIO 102-0A5N 0
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-005N.
72217 BIO 102-0A6M 0
      Sa
11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Manassas P
66652 BIO 102-0A6N 0
  Tu    
2:20 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-006N.
66654 BIO 102-0C0N 0
   W   
5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-040N.
66656 BIO 102-0C1N 0
      Sa
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2025-09-09 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-041N.
68621 BIO 102-40YA 4
      Sa
9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Alexandria HY
Required lab: BIO 102-A4YA
65387 BIO 102-40YM 4
   W   
6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
BIO 102 40YM lecture must be taken with BIO 102 0A5M lab.
Hybrid Course
72216 BIO 102-41YM 4
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2025-09-09 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
65263 BIO 102-A01W 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Woodbridge P
65268 BIO 102-A03W 0
    Th  
5:30 p.m.-8:25 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Woodbridge P
65272 BIO 102-A40W 0
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Woodbridge P
68622 BIO 102-A4YA 0
      Sa
12:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Alexandria HY
Required Lecture for BIO 102-40YA
68158 BIO 102-E05L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL WW
15 Week Online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), 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. Requires attendance at mandatory on-campus lab at the Loudoun campus, in LS123 on Tuesdays from 7:00pm - 9:55pm. Must also register for BIO 102-ES1L. Starts August 25.
68156 BIO 102-E06A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL WW
15 Week Online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), 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. Requires attendance at mandatory on-campus lab at the Alexandria campus, location, days and times, TBA. Must also register for BIO 102-ES2A. Starts August 25.
68166 BIO 102-E50M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), 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. Requires lab attendance on the Manassas Campus, location, dates and times, TBA.. Must also register for BIO 102-ET1M . Starts September 9.
68163 BIO 102-E60A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), 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. Requires lab attendance on the Alexandria Campus, location, dates and times, TBA.. Must also register for BIO 102-EU1A. Starts September 22.
68161 BIO 102-ES1L 0
  Tu    
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Loudoun HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E05L. Requires lab attendance on the Loudoun Campus in LS123 on Tuesdays from 7:00pm - 9:55pm. Starts August 25.
68157 BIO 102-ES2A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Alexandria HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E06A. Requires lab attendance on the Alexandria Campus location, dates, and times, TBA. Starts August 25.
68167 BIO 102-ET1M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-09 Manassas HY
Must be taken with BIO102 -E50M. Requires lab attendance on the Manassas Campus location, dates, and times, TBA. Starts September 9.
68164 BIO 102-EU1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-22 Alexandria HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E60A. Requires lab attendance on the Alexandria Campus location, dates, and times, TBA. Starts September 22.
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