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 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
44633 BIO 205-001N 4
  Tu Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2025-01-21 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.
25851 BIO 205-01YM 4
   W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 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
25852 BIO 205-0A1M 0
   W   
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.
44634 BIO 205-0A1N 0
  Tu Th  
8:30 p.m.-9:50 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
44419 BIO 205-40YA 4
 M     
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
Required lab: BIO 205-4Y0A is a 13-week hybrid course. In this totally remote format, your class never meets on campus. 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. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Information regarding CANVAS course access will be discussed on the first day of class.
44418 BIO 205-4Y0A 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria 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.
Thirteen Week

Summer 2025 ➜

Not scheduled

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
50135 BIO 205-001N 4
  Tu Th  
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 205-0A1N
49169 BIO 205-040A 4
 M     
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must be taken with BIO 205 4A0A
Thirteen Week
50136 BIO 205-0A1N 0
  Tu Th  
8:35 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Required lab for BIO 205-001N.
49170 BIO 205-4A0A 0
   W   
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 205 040A
Thirteen Week
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