General Biology I - BIO 101 at Virginia Highlands 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 Virginia Highlands Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
60743 BIO 101-40 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-01 Virtual Location WW
This is a virtual class. Please check your Canvas and/or VHCC email for course instructions as the class date approaches. If you have any questions please email the instructor.
70347 BIO 101-41 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-01 Virtual Location WW
This is a virtual class. Please check your Canvas and/or VHCC email for course instructions as the class date approaches. If you have any questions please email the instructor.
60744 BIO 101-L40 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-01 Virtual Location WW
This is a virtual class. Please check your Canvas and/or VHCC email for course instructions as the class date approaches. If you have any questions please email the instructor.
70349 BIO 101-L41 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-01 Virtual Location WW
This is a virtual class. Please check your Canvas and/or VHCC email for course instructions as the class date approaches. If you have any questions please email the instructor.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
78093 BIO 101-01 4
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-9:21 a.m.
 2026-08-31 Virginia Highlands Comm Coll P
This is a seated class with in-person instruction.
78377 BIO 101-02 4
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:51 a.m.
 2026-08-31 Virginia Highlands Comm Coll P
This is a seated class with in-person instruction.
89848 BIO 101-03 4
  Tu Th  
1:30 p.m.-2:51 p.m.
 2026-08-31 Virginia Highlands Comm Coll P
78095 BIO 101-40 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-31 Virtual Location WW
This is a virtual class. Please check your Canvas and/or VHCC email for course instructions as the class date approaches. If you have any questions please email the instructor.
78434 BIO 101-50 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-31 Virtual Location HY
This is a hybrid online class with online lecture and in class lab work required.
78094 BIO 101-L01 0
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-10:51 a.m.
 2026-08-31 Virginia Highlands Comm Coll P
This is a seated class with in-person instruction.
78378 BIO 101-L02 0
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:21 p.m.
 2026-08-31 Virginia Highlands Comm Coll P
This is a seated class with in-person instruction.
89849 BIO 101-L03 0
  Tu Th  
3:00 p.m.-4:21 p.m.
 2026-08-31 Virginia Highlands Comm Coll P
78096 BIO 101-L40 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-31 Virtual Location WW
This is a virtual class. Please check your Canvas and/or VHCC email for course instructions as the class date approaches. If you have any questions please email the instructor.
78435 BIO 101-L50 0
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-8:51 p.m.
 2026-08-31 Virginia Highlands Comm Coll HY
This is a hybrid online class with both online lecture and in class lab work required.
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