Microbiology for Health Science - BIO 150 at Southside Virginia 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 Southside Virginia Community College

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
95370 BIO 150-O12K 0
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2:17 a.m.-2:18 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Distance Learning ER
Online Class. Additional Fee of $154.75 for lab kit. You will automatically be enrolled in this lab section O12K upon enrolling in lecture section OZ1K. Your schedule printout should include a lecture and a lab section totaling 4 credit hours.
95372 BIO 150-O34K 0
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2:19 a.m.-2:20 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Distance Learning ER
Online Class. Additional Fee of $154.75 for lab kit. You will automatically be enrolled in this lab section O34K upon enrolling in lecture section OZ3K. Your schedule printout should include a lecture and a lab section totaling 4 credit hours.
95369 BIO 150-OZ1K 4
SuMTuWThFSa
2:16 a.m.-2:17 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Distance Learning ER
Online Class. Open Ed Resources - Zero cost for lecture materials. Additional Fee of $154.75 for lab kit. Once you enroll in lecture section OZ1K, you will automatically be enrolled in lab section O12K. Your schedule printout should include a lecture and a lab section totaling 4 credit hours.
95371 BIO 150-OZ3K 4
SuMTuWThFSa
2:18 a.m.-2:19 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Distance Learning ER
Online Class. Open Ed Resources - Zero cost for lecture materials. Additional Fee of $154.75 for lab kit. Once you enroll in lecture section OZ3K, you will automatically be enrolled in lab section O34K. Your schedule printout should include a lecture and a lab section totaling 4 credit hours.
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