General Microbiology - BIO 205 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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BIO 205 - General Microbiology
Explores the structure and function of microorganisms and their relationship to the environment and humans. Emphasizes the various groups of microorganisms, their growth and metabolism, roles in the functioning of ecosystems, genetics, their roles in human health, the use of microbes in industrial applications and biotechnology and methods of microbial control.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ENG 111, BIO 101, BIO 102, and CHM 111 Corequisite: CHM 112
4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
59071 BIO 205-001N 4
  Tu Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 205-0A1N. 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.
54715 BIO 205-01YM 4
   W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas HY
BIO 205 01YM lecture must be taken with BIO 205 0A1M lab.
Hybrid Course
54716 BIO 205-0A1M 0
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
BIO 205 0A1M lab must be taken with BIO 205 01YM lecture.
59072 BIO 205-0A1N 0
  Tu Th  
8:30 p.m.-9:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 205-001N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
77091 BIO 205-40YA 4
 M     
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
Students required to come to campus for one or more exams
77092 BIO 205-4Y0A 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria 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.
Thirteen Week

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
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