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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 Tidewater Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
56524 BIO 150-D01B 4
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virginia Beach Campus P
BIO 150 requires the student to register for a lecture and lab combination.
56476 BIO 150-D01C 4
 M W   
10:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Chesapeake Campus P
BIO 150 requires the student to register for a lecture and lab combination on the same campus.
61911 BIO 150-L01N 0
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Norfolk Campus P
BIO 150 requires the student to register for a lecture and lab combination.
56526 BIO 150-L02B 0
    Th  
1:30 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virginia Beach Campus P
This is a Z course, which means there are no textbook costs for this course. Students will use electronic materials rather than printed textbooks, and will need regular and reliable Internet access in order to complete coursework. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor.
56643 BIO 150-LZ3B 0
  Tu    
9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virginia Beach Campus HY
This is a hybrid class with a number of on-campus meetings, as determined by the faculty. The course is supplemented with online computer coursework that requires access to reliable Internet service.
61912 BIO 150-O02N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Location WW
BIO 150 requires the student to register for a lecture and lab combination.
56588 BIO 150-O03P 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Location WW
BIO 150 requires the student to register for a lecture and lab combination.
56489 BIO 150-O04C 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Location WW
BIO 150 requires the student to register for a lecture and lab combination on the same campus.
56560 BIO 150-O05B 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Location WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
71904 BIO 150-D01B 4
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Virginia Beach Campus P
BIO 150 requires the student to register for a lecture and lab combination.
71830 BIO 150-D01C 4
 M W   
10:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Chesapeake Campus P
BIO 150 requires the student to register for a lecture and lab combination.
71920 BIO 150-L01N 0
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Norfolk Campus P
This section does satisfy the veteran residency requirement.
71905 BIO 150-L02B 0
  Tu    
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Virginia Beach Campus HY
This is a hybrid class with a number of on-campus meetings, as determined by the faculty. The course is supplemented with online computer coursework that requires access to reliable Internet service.
71985 BIO 150-L03B 0
  Tu    
1:30 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Virginia Beach Campus P
This section does satisfy the veteran residency requirement.
71919 BIO 150-O02N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Location WW
BIO 150 requires the student to register for a lecture and lab combination.
71859 BIO 150-O03P 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Location WW
BIO 150 requires the student to register for a lecture and lab combination.
71906 BIO 150-O04B 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Location WW
BIO 150 requires the student to register for a lecture and lab combination.
71833 BIO 150-O04C 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Location WW
BIO 150 requires the student to register for a lecture and lab combination.
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