General Microbiology - BIO 205 at Virginia Western Community College


         
 
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BIO 205 - General Microbiology
Explores the structure and function of microorganisms and their relationship to the environment and humans. Emphasizes the various groups of microorganisms, their growth and metabolism, roles in the functioning of ecosystems, genetics, their roles in human health, the use of microbes in industrial applications and biotechnology and methods of microbial control.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ENG 111, BIO 101, BIO 102, and CHM 111 Corequisite: CHM 112
4 credits

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
32175 BIO 205-13 0
 M W F 
11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P
32176 BIO 205-13L 4
 M W   
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
33720 BIO 205-V1 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
This class will run from 5/20/24 until 6/14/24.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
33736 BIO 205-V1L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This class will run from 5/20/24 until 6/14/24.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Enrolling in this online lab automatically registers the student BIO 205-V1 online lecture.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).

Fall 2025 ➜

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