Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology - BIO 145 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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BIO 145 - Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
Surveys human anatomy and physiology. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, anatomy, and physiology of human organ systems. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
71132 BIO 145-001N 4
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 145-0A1N.
Twelve Week
71134 BIO 145-0A1N 0
  Tu Th  
1:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 145-001N.
Twelve Week
63168 BIO 145-E01A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
1st 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. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
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62652 BIO 145-E01L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
1st 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. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
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63169 BIO 145-ES1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Must be taken with BIO 145-E01A. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Lab is virtual and will be completed online. Starts May 18.
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62653 BIO 145-ES2L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Must be taken with BIO 145-E01L. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
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Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
84744 BIO 145-001L 4
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Register for BIO145-0A1L lab at Loudoun campus. Lecture classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
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1142 BIO 145-001M 4
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
Required lab BIO 145-0A1M.
Honors Option
82083 BIO 145-001N 4
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 145-0A1N.
Fifteen Week
84745 BIO 145-01AL 0
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Lab for Lecture class BIO145-001L (Loudoun Campus). Lab class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
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1143 BIO 145-0A1M 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
Required lab for BIO 145-001M.
Honors Option
82084 BIO 145-0A1N 0
  Tu Th  
5:35 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 145-001N.
Fifteen Week
86850 BIO 145-E05L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
15-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. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Must also register for BIO 145-ES1L . Starts August 24.
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82296 BIO 145-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. 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 digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Must also register for BIO 145-ES1N. Starts August 24.
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1456 BIO 145-E06N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
15-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. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Must also register for BIO 145-ES2N. Starts August 24.
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86851 BIO 145-ES1L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
Must be taken with BIO 145-E05L This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts August 24..
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82297 BIO 145-ES1N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
Must be taken with BIO 145-E05N. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
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1457 BIO 145-ES2N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
Must be taken with BIO 145-E06N. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
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