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

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
57529 BIO 102-001N 4
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A1N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57238 BIO 102-001W 4
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
77145 BIO 102-002A 4
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
57531 BIO 102-002N 4
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A2N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57239 BIO 102-002W 4
     F 
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
77147 BIO 102-003A 4
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
56964 BIO 102-003L 4
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
57985 BIO 102-003M 4
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
Required lab BIO 102-0A3M. Students registering for BIO 102-003M will automatically enroll into the required lab 0A3M.
Honors Option
82063 BIO 102-003N 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A3N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
59430 BIO 102-003W 4
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
77149 BIO 102-004A 4
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
56965 BIO 102-004L 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
57535 BIO 102-004N 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A4N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
56966 BIO 102-005L 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
57537 BIO 102-005N 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A5N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57001 BIO 102-006L 4
  Tu Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lab at Loudoun Campus. 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.
57539 BIO 102-006N 4
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A6N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57543 BIO 102-008N 4
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A8N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57545 BIO 102-009N 4
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-0A9N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57549 BIO 102-011N 4
  Tu Th  
5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 102-A11N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
56962 BIO 102-01YL 4
 M     
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun HY
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lab at Loudoun Campus. 50% of lecture 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
57983 BIO 102-01YM 4
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas 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.
56963 BIO 102-02YL 4
  Tu    
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun HY
Students must enroll in a BIO 102 lab at Loudoun Campus.
Hybrid Course
57984 BIO 102-02YM 4
     F 
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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
77151 BIO 102-040A 4
 M     
4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students required to come to campus for one or more exams
Thirteen Week
57264 BIO 102-040W 4
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Woodbridge P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57551 BIO 102-041N 4
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Required lab: BIO 102-0C1N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. 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. Lab meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
57240 BIO 102-04YW 4
  Tu    
5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge HY
Fifteen Week
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
56967 BIO 102-0A1L 0
 M     
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
57989 BIO 102-0A1M 0
    Th  
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
57530 BIO 102-0A1N 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-001N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
77146 BIO 102-0A2A 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
75757 BIO 102-0A2L 0
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
57990 BIO 102-0A2M 0
     F 
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
57532 BIO 102-0A2N 0
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-002N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
77148 BIO 102-0A3A 0
  Tu    
1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
56968 BIO 102-0A3L 0
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
57993 BIO 102-0A3M 0
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
Required lab for BIO 102-003M
Honors Option
82064 BIO 102-0A3N 0
  Tu    
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-003N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
77150 BIO 102-0A4A 0
    Th  
1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
56969 BIO 102-0A4L 0
     F 
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
57991 BIO 102-0A4M 0
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
57536 BIO 102-0A4N 0
    Th  
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-004N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
56970 BIO 102-0A5L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
57996 BIO 102-0A5M 0
 M     
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Manassas P
BIO 102 0A5M lab must be taken with BIO 102 40YM lecture.
57538 BIO 102-0A5N 0
    Th  
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-005N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
56971 BIO 102-0A6L 0
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
57540 BIO 102-0A6N 0
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-006N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
56972 BIO 102-0A7L 0
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
57544 BIO 102-0A8N 0
 M     
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-008N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57546 BIO 102-0A9N 0
  Tu    
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-009N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57552 BIO 102-0C1N 0
      Sa
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-041N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
57547 BIO 102-10YN 4
     F 
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
Required lab: BIO 102-A10N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. 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
57995 BIO 102-40YM 4
   W   
6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
BIO 102 40YM lecture must be taken with BIO 102 0A5M lab.
Hybrid Course
77152 BIO 102-4A0A 0
   W   
4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
57255 BIO 102-A01W 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57256 BIO 102-A02W 0
     F 
12:30 p.m.-3:25 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
57257 BIO 102-A03W 0
 M     
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
57548 BIO 102-A10N 0
     F 
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-10YN. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57550 BIO 102-A11N 0
    Th  
6:40 p.m.-9:35 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 102-011N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57265 BIO 102-A40W 0
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Woodbridge P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
59431 BIO 102-A4YW 0
  Tu    
7:15 p.m.-9:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge HY
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
59252 BIO 102-E05M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
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. Must be taken with BIO 102-ES1M Lab. Requires lab attendance weekly on the Manassas campus in MP312 on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-8:20pm . Starts January 20.
59254 BIO 102-E06W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
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 Woodbridge campus, location, dates, and times, TBA. Must also register for BIO 102-ES2W. Starts January 20.
59256 BIO 102-E50A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-03 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 weekly on the Alexandria campus, TBA. Must also register for BIO 102-ET1A. Starts February3.
59258 BIO 102-E60A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 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 weekly on the Alexandria campus, location, dates and times, TBA. Must also register for BIO 102-EU1A. Starts February 17.
59354 BIO 102-E61A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 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 weekly on the Alexandria campus, location, dates and times, TBA. Must also register for BIO 102-EU2A. Starts February 17.
59253 BIO 102-ES1M 0
  Tu    
5:30 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E05M. Requires lab attendance weekly on the Manassas campus in MP312 on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-8:20pm . Starts January 20.
59255 BIO 102-ES2W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E06W. Requires lab attendance on the Woodbridge campus, location, dates, and times, TBA. Starts January 20.
59257 BIO 102-ET1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E50A. Requires lab attendance weekly on the Alexandria campus, TBA. Starts February 3.
59259 BIO 102-EU1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 Alexandria HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E60A. Requires lab attendance weekly on the Alexandria campus, location, dates and times, TBA. Starts February 17.
59355 BIO 102-EU2A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 Alexandria HY
Must be taken with BIO 102-E61A. Requires lab attendance weekly on the Alexandria campus, location, dates and times, TBA. Starts February 17.
79210 BIO 102-H01A 4
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
Restricted admission
Honors Course
Required lab BIO 102-HA1A. Students registering for BIO 102-H01A will automatically enroll into lab HA1A. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
75756 BIO 102-H01L 4
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
Restricted admission
Honors Course
Required lab: BIO 102-HA1L. Students registering for BIO 102-H01L will automatically enroll into the required lab. Lecture classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
79211 BIO 102-HA1A 0
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
Honors Course
Restricted admission
Required lab for BIO 102-H01A. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
56973 BIO 102-HA1L 0
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
Honors Course
Required lab for BIO 102-H01L. Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Restricted admission
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