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

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
68973 BIO 150-01 4
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:21 p.m.
 2026-01-19 Virginia Highlands Comm Coll P
This is a seated class with in-person instruction.
68668 BIO 150-40 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-19 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.?
68974 BIO 150-L01 0
  Tu Th  
12:30 p.m.-1:51 p.m.
 2026-01-19 Virginia Highlands Comm Coll P
This is a seated class with in-person instruction.
68669 BIO 150-L40 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-19 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.

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
60755 BIO 150-40 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-01 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.?
64950 BIO 150-41 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-01 Virginia Highlands Comm Coll 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.?
60756 BIO 150-L40 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-01 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.
64953 BIO 150-L41 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-01 Virginia Highlands Comm Coll 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
78204 BIO 150-50 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-31 Virtual Location HY
This is a hybrid online class with both in class and online course work required. This hybrid online class has six (6) required in-person exams. These must be completed in the college testing center or at an approved alternative in-person location. Students can choose which day they visit the testing center to take each test as long as the firm deadline for each is met. All exams will be available at the start of the term.
78205 BIO 150-L50 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-31 Virtual Location HY
This is a hybrid online class with both in class and online course work required. This hybrid online class has six (6) required in-person exams. These must be completed in the college testing center or at an approved alternative in-person location. Students can choose which day they visit the testing center to take each test as long as the firm deadline for each is met. All exams will be available at the start of the term.
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