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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 Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
38637 BIO 150-001M 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
33309 BIO 150-001N 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 150-0A1N. 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.
32930 BIO 150-001W 4
 M     
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33310 BIO 150-002N 4
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 150-0A2N. 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.
33311 BIO 150-003N 4
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 150-0A3N. 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.
33312 BIO 150-006N 4
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Required lab: BIO 150-0A6N. 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.
33313 BIO 150-007N 4
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 150-0A7N. 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.
30298 BIO 150-01YL 4
 M     
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in lab BIO 150-0A1L 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 time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Synchronous Hybrid
33040 BIO 150-02YW 4
 M     
5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
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
38640 BIO 150-040M 4
 M     
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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.
33041 BIO 150-040W 4
    Th  
1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
30299 BIO 150-0A1L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Loudoun P
Lab for BIO 150-01YL at Loudoun Campus. Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
38639 BIO 150-0A1M 0
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
33314 BIO 150-0A1N 0
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
38641 BIO 150-0A2M 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
33315 BIO 150-0A2N 0
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33316 BIO 150-0A3N 0
  Tu Th  
3:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33317 BIO 150-0A6N 0
      Sa
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33318 BIO 150-0A7N 0
  Tu Th  
5:35 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
44351 BIO 150-40YA 4
  Tu    
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
Required lab: BIO 150-4Y0A. Students registering for this lecture will be automatically enrolled in the corresponding required lab.
Thirteen Week
44366 BIO 150-41YA 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
Required lab: BIO 150-4Y1A. Students registering for this lecture will be automatically enrolled in the corresponding required lab.
Thirteen Week
44352 BIO 150-4Y0A 0
    Th  
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
44356 BIO 150-4Y1A 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
32931 BIO 150-A01W 0
   W   
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33042 BIO 150-A02W 0
 M     
7:15 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
33043 BIO 150-A40W 0
  Tu    
1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
46967 BIO 150-E05M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 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 participation in labs that will be held at Manassas campus, MP 306, Fridays from 9:00am-3:00pm on February 21, March 7, March 28 and April 11. Must also register for BIO 150-ES1M. Starts January 21.
46974 BIO 150-E50W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-04 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 participation in labs that will be held at Woodbridge campus, Thursdays 4:30-7:30pm, in Woodbridge Village 1, B105. Must also register for BIO 150-ET1W. Starts February 4.
46970 BIO 150-E51M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-04 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 participation in labs that will be held at Manassas campus, MP 306, Saturdays from 9-3pm on February 22, March 8, March 29 and April 12. Must also register for BIO 150-ET2M. Starts February 4.
46976 BIO 150-E60N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-18 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 participation in labs that will be held at Annandale campus, Saturdays, 11:10am-2:05pm in CS 110. Must also register for Bio 150-EU1N. Starts February 18.
46969 BIO 150-ES1M 0
     F 
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E05M. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Manassas campus, MP 306, Fridays from 9:00am-3:00pm on February 21, March 7, March 28 and April 11. Starts January 21.
46975 BIO 150-ET1W 0
    Th  
4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Woodbridge HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E50W. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Woodbridge campus, Thursdays 4:30-7:30pm, in Woodbridge Village 1, B105. Starts February 4.
46972 BIO 150-ET2M 0
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Manassas HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E51M. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Manassas campus, MP 306, Saturdays from 9-3pm on Februay 22, March 8, March 29 and April 12. Starts February 4.
46977 BIO 150-EU1N 0
      Sa
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-02-18 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E60N. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Annandale campus, Saturdays 11:10am-2:05pm in CS 110. Starts February 18.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
35603 BIO 150-001N 4
     F 
1:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 150-0A1N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab.
35605 BIO 150-002N 4
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
36479 BIO 150-050L 4
 M W   
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in BIO 101 - 0A0L lab at the Loudoun campus that also meets on Fri/Sat. Lecture Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
1st 6 Week
35607 BIO 150-050N 4
 M W   
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 150-0C1N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab.
1st 6 Week
36480 BIO 150-0A0L 0
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Loudoun P
1st 6 Week
Lab for BIO 101- 050L lecture class at the Loudoun Campus. This Lab Class meets at Loudoun campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
34922 BIO 150-0A1M 0
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Manassas P
Students registering for BIO 150 0A1M must also enroll in BIO 150 50YM.
35604 BIO 150-0A1N 0
     F 
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.
34924 BIO 150-0A2M 0
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2025-06-16 Manassas P
Students registering for BIO 150 0A2M must also enroll in BIO 150 70YM.
35606 BIO 150-0A2N 0
      Sa
12:45 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
35608 BIO 150-0C0N 0
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-4:30 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
37980 BIO 150-30YA 4
 M     
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 2025-06-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Ten Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with BIO 150 A3YA
37983 BIO 150-31YA 4
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-06-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
Ten Week
Must be taken with BIIO 150 3AYA
37985 BIO 150-3AYA 0
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-06-03 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 150 31YA
Ten Week
Hybrid Course
34921 BIO 150-50YM 4
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Manassas P
Students registering for BIO 150 50YM must also enroll in BIO 150 0A1M.
Hybrid Course
34315 BIO 150-50YW 4
 M W   
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Woodbridge P
1st 6 Week
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.
34923 BIO 150-70YM 4
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
 2025-06-16 Manassas P
Students registering for BIO 150 70YM must also enroll in BIO 150 0A2M.
Hybrid Course
37982 BIO 150-A3YA 0
   W   
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 2025-06-03 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 150 30YA
Ten Week
Hybrid Course
34316 BIO 150-A5YW 0
  Tu Th  
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Woodbridge P
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.
1st 6 Week
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