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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 Peninsula Community College

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
70831 BIO 101-01H 4
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Hampton Campus P
70819 BIO 101-01W 4
 M W   
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Williamsburg Campus P
70833 BIO 101-02H 4
 M W   
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Hampton Campus P
70836 BIO 101-20H 4
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Hampton Campus P
70822 BIO 101-20W 4
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Williamsburg Campus P
70838 BIO 101-21H 4
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Hampton Campus P
70842 BIO 101-50H 4
  Tu Th  
5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
 2026-08-19 Hampton Campus P
70844 BIO 101-D01 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
70845 BIO 101-D01L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
This online lab section requires the student to purchase an at-home lab kit to successfully complete laboratory requirements.
This is an ***Asynchronous*** online section. Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
70846 BIO 101-D02 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
70847 BIO 101-D02L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
This online lab section requires the student to purchase an at-home lab kit to successfully complete laboratory requirements.
This is an ***ASYNCHRONOUS*** online section. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. There are NO required online class meetings. Instructors will post recordings on any live sessions conducted as part of the course. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
70848 BIO 101-D03 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
This is an ***ASYNCHRONOUS*** online section. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. There are NO required online class meetings. Instructors will post recordings on any live sessions conducted as part of the course. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
70849 BIO 101-D03L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
This is an ***ASYNCHRONOUS*** online section. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. There are NO required online class meetings. Instructors will post recordings on any live sessions conducted as part of the course. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
71451 BIO 101-D04 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
71452 BIO 101-D04L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
71453 BIO 101-D05 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
71454 BIO 101-D05L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
71455 BIO 101-D06 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
71456 BIO 101-D06L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
71222 BIO 101-D07 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-16 Virtual Location WW
71223 BIO 101-D07L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-16 Virtual Location WW
71878 BIO 101-D11 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-16 Virtual Location WW
71877 BIO 101-D11L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-16 Virtual Location WW
71228 BIO 101-DJ08 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-16 Virtual Location WW
71848 BIO 101-DJ09 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-16 Virtual Location WW
71229 BIO 101-DJ8L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-16 Virtual Location WW
71847 BIO 101-DJ9L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-16 Virtual Location WW
71681 BIO 101-U01H 4
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Kecoughtan High School P
71683 BIO 101-U02H 4
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Hampton High School P
71685 BIO 101-U03H 4
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Phoebus High School P
71872 BIO 101-U06H 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Denbigh High School P
1847 BIO 101-U07H 4
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Bethel High School P
1853 BIO 101-U08H 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Grafton High School P
1866 BIO 101-U09H 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Heritage High School P
1869 BIO 101-U10H 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Menchville High School P
1875 BIO 101-U12H 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Warwick High School P
1877 BIO 101-U13H 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Woodside High School P
1879 BIO 101-U14W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 York High School P
1882 BIO 101-U15H 4
 MTuWThF 
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Governor's School/Science/Tech P
1987 BIO 101-U16H 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Achievable Dream Middle/High P

Spring 2027 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
34949 BIO 101-01H 4
 M W   
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Hampton Campus P
34933 BIO 101-01W 4
 M W   
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Williamsburg Campus P
34950 BIO 101-02H 4
 M W   
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Hampton Campus P
34951 BIO 101-20H 4
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Hampton Campus P
34936 BIO 101-20W 4
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Williamsburg Campus P
34952 BIO 101-21H 4
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Hampton Campus P
34938 BIO 101-40W 4
 M W   
5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Williamsburg Campus P
35250 BIO 101-50H 4
 M W   
5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Hampton Campus P
34953 BIO 101-D01 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Virtual Location WW
34962 BIO 101-D01L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Virtual Location WW
34954 BIO 101-D02 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Virtual Location WW
34963 BIO 101-D02L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Virtual Location WW
35097 BIO 101-D03 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Virtual Location WW
35096 BIO 101-D03L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Virtual Location WW
34955 BIO 101-D05 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Virtual Location WW
34964 BIO 101-D05L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Virtual Location WW
35079 BIO 101-D06 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-03-16 Virtual Location WW
35080 BIO 101-D06L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-03-16 Virtual Location WW

Summer 2027 ➜

Live Schedule
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