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

Fall 2023 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
69038 BIO 205-01YM 4
 M     
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2023-08-21 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
75917 BIO 205-040A 4
 M     
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must be taken with BIO 205 4A0A
Thirteen Week
69039 BIO 205-0A1M 0
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
75918 BIO 205-4A0A 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 205 040A
Thirteen Week

Spring 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
38482 BIO 205-01YM 4
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-01-16 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
42117 BIO 205-040A 4
 M     
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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.
Must be taken with BIO 205 4A0A
Thirteen Week
38484 BIO 205-0A1M 0
    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.
42120 BIO 205-4A0A 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-8:55 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 205 040A
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