Microbiology for Health Science - BIO 150 at Rappahannock Community College


         
 
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BIO 150 - Microbiology for Health Science
Focuses on the general characteristics, cellular structure, and metabolism of microorganisms. Emphasizes microbial relationships with individual and community health. Includes impact of microbes on human health and disease, microbial pathogenicity, identifying and managing infectious diseases and controlling microbial growth, healthcare associated infections and epidemiology. Studies aseptic culturing techniques with hands-on experience in safe microbiology practices.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 141
4 credits

Schedule at Rappahannock Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
65658 BIO 150-D7B 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Location WW
Requires enrollment in BIO 150 lab.
This is an Inclusive Access course and required digital course materials are included with tuition and fees. Digital course materials will be available in Canvas.
65659 BIO 150-D7L 0
 M W   
3:00 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Warsaw P
Requires enrollment in BIO 150 Lecture.
72465 BIO 150-D81B 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-09 Virtual Location WW
Please contact sharedservices@rappahannock.edu for enrollment and department consent. Online course offered through Shared Services. Starts June 9. All shared services courses are closed to enrollment the day the course begins. NO LATE ENROLLMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. For more information, please visit https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/online/student-resources/SSDL/index.html. Class drop date is June 17 and withdraw date is July 13.
We are transitioning bookstores. Textbooks for Online Classes are available for purchase at our RCC Online Bookstore at https://rappahannock.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php
72466 BIO 150-D81L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-09 Virtual Location WW
65689 BIO 150-D8A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Location WW
65690 BIO 150-D8L 0
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Glenns P

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
78779 BIO 150-D7A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Location WW
78780 BIO 150-D7L 0
   W   
3:00 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Glenns P
Requires enrollment in BIO 150-D7L1
78955 BIO 150-D8B 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Location WW
78781 BIO 150-D8L 0
  Tu    
3:00 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Warsaw P
Requires enrollment in BIO 150-D8L
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