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 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
55427 BIO 256-E05N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 in CS110 on Fridays from 11:10am-2:05pm. Must also register for BIO 256-ES1N. Starts January 20.
81923 BIO 256-E06N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 in CS110 on Fridays from 8:00am-10:55am. Must also register for BIO 256-ES2N. Starts January 20.
55428 BIO 256-ES1N 0
     F 
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 256-E05N. Requires participation in lab held on the Annandale Campus in CS110 on Fridays from 11:10am-2:05pm. Starts January 20.
81924 BIO 256-ES2N 0
     F 
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 256-E06N. Requires participation in lab held on the Annandale Campus in CS110 on Fridays from 8:00am-10:55am. Starts January 20.

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
62850 BIO 256-E20N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Twelve-week course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires participation in lab held on the Annandale Campus in CS110 on Fridays from 10:00am-1:15pm.
62851 BIO 256-EU1N 0
     F 
10:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 256-E20N. Requires participation in lab held on the Annandale Campus in CS110 on Fridays from 10:00am-1:15pm.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
259 BIO 256-01YA 4
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria HY
Must be taken with BIO 256 0A1A
Hybrid Course
260 BIO 256-0A1A 0
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 256 01YA
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