General Biology I - BIO 101 at Piedmont Virginia Community College


         
 
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BIO 101 - General Biology I
Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Credit toward graduation cannot be awarded for both BIO 101 and BIO 106.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits

Schedule at Piedmont Virginia Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
26681 BIO 101-01 4
  Tu Th  
12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2024-01-08 MAIN P
26673 BIO 101-02 4
 M W   
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
 2024-01-08 MAIN P
27120 BIO 101-43 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-08 VIRTUAL WW

Summer 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
30684 BIO 101-41 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 VIRTUAL WW

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
59686 BIO 101-01C 4
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 MAIN P
Civic Engagement course (C). Civic Engagement courses equip students with critical thinking skills needed to be informed and effective participants in the civic life of the communities to which they belong. Starting fall 2020, students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement course to fulfill degree requirements and graduate.
59719 BIO 101-02C 4
 M W   
5:35 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 MAIN P
Civic Engagement course (C). Civic Engagement courses equip students with critical thinking skills needed to be informed and effective participants in the civic life of the communities to which they belong. Starting fall 2020, students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement course to fulfill degree requirements and graduate.
59697 BIO 101-03C 4
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 MAIN P
Civic Engagement course (C). Civic Engagement courses equip students with critical thinking skills needed to be informed and effective participants in the civic life of the communities to which they belong. Starting fall 2020, students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement course to fulfill degree requirements and graduate.
59723 BIO 101-40C 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 VIRTUAL WW
Civic Engagement course (C). Civic Engagement courses equip students with critical thinking skills needed to be informed and effective participants in the civic life of the communities to which they belong. Starting fall 2020, students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement course to fulfill degree requirements and graduate.
This section is internet based with no scheduled in-person or online meeting times. All instruction is provided through the college's learning management system, Canvas.
59726 BIO 101-41C 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 VIRTUAL WW
Civic Engagement course (C). Civic Engagement courses equip students with critical thinking skills needed to be informed and effective participants in the civic life of the communities to which they belong. Starting fall 2020, students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement course to fulfill degree requirements and graduate.
This section is internet based with no scheduled in-person or online meeting times. All instruction is provided through the college's learning management system, Canvas.
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