Virginia Highlands Community College: Microbiology for Health Science

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

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

BIO 150 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Virginia Highlands Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
34241	BIO 150-01	4	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:21 p.m.	2025-01-20	Virginia Highlands Comm Coll	P
This is a seated class with in-person instruction.
33822	BIO 150-40	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-20	Virtual Location	WW
This is a virtual class. You will be required to take some tests for this course in a proctored environment (example: physical testing center). 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.
34305	BIO 150-41	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-20	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.
34242	BIO 150-L01	0	Tu Th	12:30 p.m.-1:51 p.m.	2025-01-20	Virginia Highlands Comm Coll	P
This is a seated class with in-person instruction.
33823	BIO 150-L40	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-20	Virtual Location	WW
This is a virtual class. You will be required to take some tests for this course in a proctored environment (example: physical testing center). 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.
34306	BIO 150-L41	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-20	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.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Time	Start	Location	Mode
38565	BIO 150-40	4	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-29	Virtual Location	WW
Important: While all learning of material takes place virtually for this course, there are six tests you must complete at the VHCC Testing Center (or another approved testing facility) during this course. There are no exceptions to this course policy. If you live far away from VHCC campus, you can request to take these tests at another community college?s testing center that is closer to you. Contact your instructor for further instructions on how to make this request.
38566	BIO 150-41	4	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-29	Virtual Location	WW
Important: While all learning of material takes place virtually for this course, there are six tests you must complete at the VHCC Testing Center (or another approved testing facility) during this course. There are no exceptions to this course policy. If you live far away from VHCC campus, you can request to take these tests at another community college?s testing center that is closer to you. Contact your instructor for further instructions on how to make this request. 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.
38567	BIO 150-L40	0	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-29	Virtual Location	WW
Important: You will be required to purchase a microbiology lab kit to do at-home experiments for the lab portion of this course. This involves growing up bacteria in your homes and following strict safety lab practices while doing so. Please contact the instructor if you have questions or concerns. Please watch the orientation video for more information on the first day of class.
38610	BIO 150-L41	0	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-29	Virtual Location	WW
Important: You will be required to purchase a microbiology lab kit to do at-home experiments for the lab portion of this course. This involves growing up bacteria in your homes and following strict safety lab practices while doing so. Please contact the instructor if you have questions or concerns. Please watch the orientation video for more information on the first day of class.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
55873	BIO 150-40	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Location	WW
Important: While all learning of material takes place virtually for this course, there are six tests you must complete at the VHCC Testing Center (or another approved testing facility) during this course. There are no exceptions to this course policy. If you live far away from VHCC campus, you can request to take these tests at another community college?s testing center that is closer to you. Contact your instructor for further instructions on how to make this request.
55993	BIO 150-50	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Location	HY
This is a hybrid online class with both in class and online course work required.
55874	BIO 150-L40	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Location	WW
Important: You will be required to purchase a microbiology lab kit to do at-home experiments for the lab portion of this course. This involves growing up bacteria in your homes and following strict safety lab practices while doing so. Please contact the instructor if you have questions or concerns. Please watch the orientation video for more information on the first day of class
55994	BIO 150-L50	0	W	1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virginia Highlands Comm Coll	HY
This is a hybrid online class with both in class and online course work required.

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