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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

Fall 2023 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
68788 BIO 150-001A 4
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must be taken with BIO 150 0A1A
67251 BIO 150-001L 4
 M     
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO150-0A1L lab at the Loudoun campus. 50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Synchronous Hybrid
69361 BIO 150-001W 4
   W   
8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Woodbridge P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
67972 BIO 150-002N 4
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Students enrolled in section 002N must enroll in lab section 0A2N. The lab component meets on campus, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:20pm-3:40pm.
67970 BIO 150-004N 4
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Students enrolled in section 004N must enroll in lab section 0A4N. The lab component meets on campus, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:55pm-5:15pm.
67976 BIO 150-005N 4
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Students enrolled in section 005N must enroll in lab section 0A5N. The lab component meets on campus, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:50pm.
67978 BIO 150-008N 4
  Tu Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Students enrolled in section 008N must enroll in lab section 0A8N. The lab component meets on campus, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:35pm-9:55pm.
67950 BIO 150-01YM 4
   W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Manassas P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
69362 BIO 150-02YW 4
 M     
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Woodbridge P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
67983 BIO 150-040N 4
Su      
9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Annandale P
Students enrolled in section 040N must enroll in lab section 0C1N. The lab component meets on campus, on Sundays from 1:15pm-4:45pm.
Thirteen Week
68789 BIO 150-0A1A 0
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 150 001A
67252 BIO 150-0A1L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO150 -001L lecture at the Loudoun campus.. Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule
67952 BIO 150-0A1M 0
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
67954 BIO 150-0A2M 0
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
67973 BIO 150-0A2N 0
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies.
67971 BIO 150-0A4N 0
  Tu Th  
3:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies.
67977 BIO 150-0A5N 0
  Tu Th  
5:30 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies.
67979 BIO 150-0A8N 0
  Tu Th  
8:35 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies.
67985 BIO 150-0C1N 0
Su      
1:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies.
68790 BIO 150-40YA 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Alexandria P
Hybrid Course
Thirteen Week
Must be taken with BIO 150 4AYA
67953 BIO 150-40YM 4
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
69366 BIO 150-40YW 4
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2023-09-05 Woodbridge P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
68791 BIO 150-4AYA 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Alexandria P
Hybrid Course
Thirteen Week
Must be taken with BIO 150 40YA
69364 BIO 150-A01W 0
 M     
8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Woodbridge P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
69365 BIO 150-A2YW 0
 M     
7:15 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Woodbridge P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
69367 BIO 150-A40W 0
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2023-09-05 Woodbridge P
Lab meets on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
68082 BIO 150-E05N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 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 Annandale campus, lCS 110, Fridays from 8:00 am to 10:55 am. Must also register for BIO 150-ES1N. Starts August 21.
68084 BIO 150-E06M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 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, room MP 306, four Fridays - Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 3, and Nov 17 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Must also register for BIO 150-ES2M. Starts August 21.
68086 BIO 150-E50M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-05 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, room MP 306, Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:55 PM. Must also register for BIO 150-ET1M. Starts September 5.
68089 BIO 150-E60N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-18 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, CS 110, Saturdays from 11:30 am to 2:25 pm. Must also register for BIO 150-EU1N. Starts September 18.
68091 BIO 150-E61W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-18 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 Woodbridge campus, WV1-B105, Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Must also register for BIO 150-EU2W. Starts September 18.
68083 BIO 150-ES1N 0
     F 
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E05N. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Annandale campus, CS 110, Fridays from 8:00 am to 10:55 am. Starts August 21.
68085 BIO 150-ES2M 0
     F 
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Manassas HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E06M. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Manassas campus, room MP 306, four Fridays - Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 3, and Nov 17 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Starts August 21.
68088 BIO 150-ET1M 0
    Th  
5:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Manassas HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E50M. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Manassas campus, room MP 306, Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:55 PM. Starts September 5.
68090 BIO 150-EU1N 0
      Sa
11:30 a.m.-2:25 p.m.
 2023-09-18 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E60N. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Annandale campus, CS 110, Saturdays from 11:30 am to 2:25 pm. Starts September 18.
68093 BIO 150-EU2W 0
   W   
2:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
 2023-09-18 Woodbridge HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E61W. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Woodbridge campus, WV1-B105, Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Starts September 18.

Spring 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
46174 BIO 150-001N 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Must be taken with Lab Section 0A01.
Students registering for BIO 150-001N, will automatically be enrolled into the BIO 150-0A1N - Lab Component for this section.
Fifteen Week
40798 BIO 150-001W 4
   W   
8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
38476 BIO 150-002M 4
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
46175 BIO 150-002N 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Students registering for BIO 150-002N, will automatically be enrolled into the BIO 150-0A2N - Lab Component for this section.
46189 BIO 150-003N 4
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Students registering for BIO 150-003N, will automatically be enrolled into the BIO 150-0A3N - Lab Component for this section.
46181 BIO 150-004N 4
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Students registering for BIO 150-004N, will automatically be enrolled into the BIO 150-0A4N - Lab Component for this section.
46183 BIO 150-005N 4
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Students registering for BIO 150-005N, will automatically be enrolled into the BIO 150-0A5N - Lab Component for this section.
46185 BIO 150-006N 4
     F 
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Students registering for BIO 150-006N, will automatically be enrolled into the BIO 150-0A6N - Lab Component for this section.
46187 BIO 150-007N 4
  Tu Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Students registering for BIO 150-007N, will automatically be enrolled into the BIO 150-0A7N - Lab Component for this section.
42106 BIO 150-01XA 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
Must be taken with BIO 150 0A1A
HyFlex Course
42490 BIO 150-01YL 4
  Tu    
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-01-16 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
38472 BIO 150-01YM 4
   W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Manassas P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
42108 BIO 150-02XA 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 150 0A1A
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
HyFlex Course
40801 BIO 150-02YW 4
 M     
5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Woodbridge P
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.
42113 BIO 150-040A 4
     F 
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 10 4A0A
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
40796 BIO 150-040W 4
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
42109 BIO 150-0A1A 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 150 01XA or BIO 150 02XA
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
42491 BIO 150-0A1L 0
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Loudoun P
Lab for BIO 150-001L at Loudoun Campus. Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
38474 BIO 150-0A1M 0
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
46177 BIO 150-0A1N 0
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
38478 BIO 150-0A2M 0
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
46176 BIO 150-0A2N 0
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
46180 BIO 150-0A3N 0
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
46182 BIO 150-0A4N 0
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
46184 BIO 150-0A5N 0
  Tu Th  
3:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
46188 BIO 150-0A6N 0
      Sa
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
46186 BIO 150-0A7N 0
  Tu Th  
8:35 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
42115 BIO 150-4A0A 0
     F 
1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Alexandria P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
Must be taken with BIO 150 040A
40799 BIO 150-A01W 0
 M     
8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
40802 BIO 150-A2YW 0
 M     
7:15 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
40797 BIO 150-A40W 0
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
41600 BIO 150-E05M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 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 on four Fridays, February 23, March 1, March 22, and April 5 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Must also register for BIO 150-ES1M. Starts January 16.
43537 BIO 150-E50W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-30 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, location, dates and times, TBA. Must also register for BIO 150-ET1W. Starts January 30.
43539 BIO 150-E51M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-30 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, on four Saturdays - Feb. 24, Mar. 2, Mar. 23, and Apr. 6, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Must also register for BIO 150-ET2M. Starts January 30.
43541 BIO 150-E60N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-02-13 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, CS 110, on Saturdays from 12:15 PM to 3:45 PM. Must also register for BIO 150-EU1N. Starts February 13.
41601 BIO 150-ES1M 0
     F 
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Manassas HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E05M. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Manassas campus, MP 306 on four Fridays, February 23, March 1, March 22, and April 5 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Starts January 16.
43538 BIO 150-ET1W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-30 Woodbridge HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E50W. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Woodbridge campus, location, dates and times, TBA. Starts January 30.
43540 BIO 150-ET2M 0
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Manassas HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E51M. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Manassas campus, MP 306, on four Saturdays - Feb. 24, Mar. 2, Mar. 23, and Apr. 6, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Starts January 30.
43542 BIO 150-EU1N 0
      Sa
12:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
 2024-02-13 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E60N. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Annandale campus, CS 110, on Saturdays from 12:15 PM to 3:45 PM. Starts February 13.
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