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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 Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
63609 BIO 150-001M 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
53954 BIO 150-001N 4
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Students must register for lab BIO 150-0A1N.
Fifteen Week
65534 BIO 150-001W 4
   W   
8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
53956 BIO 150-002N 4
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Students must register for lab BIO 150-0A2N.
Fifteen Week
66846 BIO 150-006N 4
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Students must register for lab BIO 150-0A6N.
Fifteen Week
66847 BIO 150-007N 4
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Students must register for lab BIO 150-0A7N.
Fifteen Week
64212 BIO 150-01YL 4
   W   
 M     
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Synchronous Hybrid
65538 BIO 150-02YW 4
 M     
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
72714 BIO 150-03YW 4
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
65145 BIO 150-040A 4
  Tu    
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 150 4A0A
Thirteen Week
63616 BIO 150-040M 4
 M     
6:00 p.m.-9:05 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
53962 BIO 150-040N 4
      Sa
11:00 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Annandale P
Students must register for lab BIO 150-0C1N.
Thirteen Week
65153 BIO 150-041A 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 150 4A1A
Thirteen Week
64217 BIO 150-0A1L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in a BIO150 -001L lecture (Loudoun Campus) . Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule
63612 BIO 150-0A1M 0
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
53955 BIO 150-0A1N 0
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
63618 BIO 150-0A2M 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
53957 BIO 150-0A2N 0
  Tu Th  
3:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
66850 BIO 150-0A6N 0
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
53961 BIO 150-0A7N 0
  Tu Th  
5:30 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
53963 BIO 150-0C1N 0
      Sa
2:20 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
67067 BIO 150-40YW 4
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2024-09-09 Woodbridge P
65148 BIO 150-4A0A 0
    Th  
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 150 040A
Thirteen Week
65155 BIO 150-4A1A 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Alexandria P
Must be taken with BIO 150 041A
Thirteen Week
65535 BIO 150-A01W 0
 M     
8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
65539 BIO 150-A02W 0
 M     
7:15 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
72715 BIO 150-A3YW 0
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
67070 BIO 150-A40W 0
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Woodbridge P
62964 BIO 150-E05N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Annandale campus, CS 110, Wednesdays from 2:20PM to 5:15PM. Must also register for BIO 150-ES1N. Starts August 26.
62966 BIO 150-E06M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Mandatory labs will take place on the Manassas campus, MP 306, on four Fridays: 9/27, 10/4, 10/25, and 11/8 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Must also register for BIO 150-ES2M. Starts August 26.
62968 BIO 150-E50M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Mandatory labs will take place on the Manassas campus, MP 306, on four Saturdays: 9/28, 10/5, 10/26, and 11/9 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Must also register for BIO 150-ET1M. Starts September 9.
62970 BIO 150-E60N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-23 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Annandale campus, CS 110, Saturdays from 11:10AM to 2:05PM. Must also register for BIO 150-EU1N. Starts September 23.
62973 BIO 150-E61W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-23 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Woodbridge campus, location, days and times, TBA. Must also register for BIO 150-EU2W. Starts September 23.
62965 BIO 150-ES1N 0
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E05N. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Annandale campus, CS 110, Wednesdays from 2:20PM to 5:15PM. Starts August 26.
62967 BIO 150-ES2M 0
     F 
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E06M. Mandatory labs will take place on the Manassas campus, MP 306, on four Fridays: 9/27, 10/4, 10/25, and 11/8 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Starts August 26.
62969 BIO 150-ET1M 0
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Manassas HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E50M. Mandatory labs will take place on the Manassas campus, MP 306, on four Saturdays: 9/28, 10/5, 10/26, and 11/9 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Starts September 9.
62972 BIO 150-EU1N 0
      Sa
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-09-23 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E60N. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Annandale campus, CS 110, Saturdays from 11:10AM to 2:05PM. Starts September 23.
62974 BIO 150-EU2W 0
   W   
2:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2024-09-23 Woodbridge HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E61W. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Woodbridge campus, WVI-B105, Wednesdays 2:15-5:15pm. Starts September 23.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
38637 BIO 150-001M 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
33309 BIO 150-001N 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 150-0A1N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
32930 BIO 150-001W 4
 M     
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33310 BIO 150-002N 4
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 150-0A2N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33311 BIO 150-003N 4
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 150-0A3N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33312 BIO 150-006N 4
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Required lab: BIO 150-0A6N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Lab meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33313 BIO 150-007N 4
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Required lab: BIO 150-0A7N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
30298 BIO 150-01YL 4
   W   
 M     
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Loudoun P
Students must enroll in lab BIO 150-0A1L at Loudoun Campus . 50% of lecture class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Synchronous Hybrid
33040 BIO 150-02YW 4
 M     
5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
38640 BIO 150-040M 4
 M     
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
33041 BIO 150-040W 4
    Th  
1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
30299 BIO 150-0A1L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Loudoun P
Lab for BIO 150-01YL at Loudoun Campus. Lab classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
38639 BIO 150-0A1M 0
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
33314 BIO 150-0A1N 0
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
38641 BIO 150-0A2M 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
33315 BIO 150-0A2N 0
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33316 BIO 150-0A3N 0
  Tu Th  
3:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33317 BIO 150-0A6N 0
      Sa
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33318 BIO 150-0A7N 0
  Tu Th  
5:35 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
44351 BIO 150-40YA 4
  Tu    
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
Required lab: BIO 150-4Y0A. Students registering for this lecture will be automatically enrolled in the corresponding required lab.
Thirteen Week
44366 BIO 150-41YA 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
Required lab: BIO 150-4Y1A. Students registering for this lecture will be automatically enrolled in the corresponding required lab.
Thirteen Week
44352 BIO 150-4Y0A 0
    Th  
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
44356 BIO 150-4Y1A 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
32931 BIO 150-A01W 0
   W   
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
33042 BIO 150-A02W 0
 M     
7:15 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
33043 BIO 150-A40W 0
  Tu    
1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Woodbridge P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
46967 BIO 150-E05M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Manassas campus, TBA. Must also register for BIO 150-ES1M. Starts January 21.
46974 BIO 150-E50W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Woodbridge campus, TBA. Must also register for BIO 150-ET1W. Starts February 4.
46970 BIO 150-E51M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Manassas campus, TBA. Must also register for BIO 150-ET2M. Starts February 4.
46976 BIO 150-E60N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-18 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Annandale campus, Saturdays, 11:10am-2:05pm in CS 110. Must also register for Bio 150-EU1N. Starts February 18.
46969 BIO 150-ES1M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E05M. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Manassas campus, TBA. Starts January 21.
46975 BIO 150-ET1W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Woodbridge HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E50W. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Woodbridge campus, TBA. Starts February 4.
46972 BIO 150-ET2M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Manassas HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E51M. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Manassas campus, TBA. Starts February 4.
46977 BIO 150-EU1N 0
      Sa
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-02-18 Annandale HY
Must be taken with BIO 150-E60N. Requires participation in labs that will be held at Annandale campus, Saturdays 11:10am-2:05pm in CS 110. Starts February 18.
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