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 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
40929 BIO 101-01C 4
 M W   
5:35 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 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.
40939 BIO 101-43C 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 MAIN 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.
40935 BIO 101-H02C 4
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 MAIN HY
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 lecture section combines required in-person lecture instruction with online coursework provided through the college's learning management system, Canvas. Students are required to meet in-person at the scheduled day(s) and time. Instructors will provide additional details about in-person lectures during the first week of class.

Fall 2025 ➜

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