General Genetics - BIO 256 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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BIO 256 - General Genetics
Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 & BIO 102 or equivalent.
4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
41604 BIO 256-E05N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
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 lab held on the Annandale Campus, CS 110, Fridays from 11:10AM to 2:05 PM. Must also register for BIO 256-ES1N. Starts January 16.
41606 BIO 256-ES1N 0
     F 
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 256-E05N. Requires participation in lab held on the Annandale Campus, CS 110, Fridays from 11:10 AM to 2:05 PM. Starts January 16.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
33212 BIO 256-E55N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-06-17 Virtual and NOL WW
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Requires participation in lab held on the Annandale Campus, location, dates and times. Must also register for BIO 256-EU1N. Starts June 17.
33213 BIO 256-EU1N 0
      Sa
10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
 2024-06-17 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 256-E55N. Requires participation in lab held on the Annandale Campus, location, dates and times, TBA. Starts June 17.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
64675 BIO 256-40YA 4
    Th  
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with BIO 256 4AYA
64679 BIO 256-4AYA 0
  Tu    
1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with BIO 256 40YA
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