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 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
26849 BIO 256-E05N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 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, TBA. Must also register for BIO 256-ES1N. Starts January 21.
26850 BIO 256-ES1N 0
     F 
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 256-E05N. Requires participation in lab held on the Annandale Campus, CS 110, Fridays 11:10-2:05pm. Starts January 21.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
32145 BIO 256-E20N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 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 LCS 110 on Saturdays 9:00 am-12:30pm . Must also register for BIO 256-EU1N. Starts May 19.
32146 BIO 256-EU1N 0
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 256-E20N. Requires participation in lab held on the Annandale Campus, in LCS 110 on Saturdays 9:00 am-12:30pm .
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