Central Virginia Community College: General Biology I

General Biology I - BIO 101 at Central Virginia Community College

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

BIO 101 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Central Virginia Community College

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
36332	BIO 101-11WA	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual	ER
Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor at RansonT@centralvirginia.edu using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
36333	BIO 101-11WL	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual	ER
Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor at RansonT@centralvirginia.edu using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
38958	BIO 101-12MA	4	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.	2024-05-20	Main CVCC Campus	P
38959	BIO 101-12ML	0	Tu Th	9:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-05-20	Main CVCC Campus	P
36336	BIO 101-22W1	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual	ER
First 5-week class. Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor at McDermottS@centralvirginia.edu using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
36337	BIO 101-22WL	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual	ER
First 5-week class. Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor at McDermottS@centralvirginia.edu using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
39312	BIO 101-31W2	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-25	Virtual	ER
39313	BIO 101-31WL	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-25	Virtual	ER

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
61001	BIO 101-01MA	4	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
61002	BIO 101-01ML	0	Th	1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
61003	BIO 101-02MA	4	M W F	10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course uses OER or low cost materials.
61004	BIO 101-02ML	0	F	1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course uses OER or low cost materials.
61005	BIO 101-03MA	4	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course uses OER or low cost materials.
61006	BIO 101-03ML	0	Th	1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course uses OER or low cost materials.
61007	BIO 101-04MA	4	M W F	11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course uses OER materials.
61008	BIO 101-04ML	0	M	1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course uses OER materials.
61014	BIO 101-05MA	4	Th	1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course uses OER materials.
61015	BIO 101-05ML	0	Tu	1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course uses OER materials.
61016	BIO 101-06MA	4	M	6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
61017	BIO 101-06ML	0	W	6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
61019	BIO 101-07MA	4	M W F	9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course uses OER materials.
61021	BIO 101-07ML	0	W	1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course uses OER materials.
61140	BIO 101-08WA	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-19	Virtual	ER
Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor at RansonT@centralvirginia.edu using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
61142	BIO 101-08WL	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-19	Virtual	ER
Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor at RansonT@centralvirginia.edu using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
61143	BIO 101-09WA	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-19	Virtual	ER
Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor at RansonT@centralvirginia.edu using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
61144	BIO 101-09WL	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-19	Virtual	ER
Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor at RansonT@centralvirginia.edu using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
61145	BIO 101-10W1	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-19	Virtual	ER
Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
61146	BIO 101-10WL	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-19	Virtual	ER
Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
61147	BIO 101-11WD	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-16	Virtual	ER
Dynamic class begins 09/16/24. Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor at GribbinM@centralvirginia.edu using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
61149	BIO 101-11WL	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-16	Virtual	ER
Dynamic class begins 09/16/24. Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor at GribbinM@centralvirginia.edu using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
63527	BIO 101-12QA	4	MTuWTh	8:00 a.m.-8:50 a.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course is for dual enrolled high school students only.
63529	BIO 101-12QL	0	Tu	9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course is for dual enrolled high school students only.
63530	BIO 101-13QA	4	M W Tu Th	9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m. 8:00 a.m.-8:50 a.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course is for dual enrolled high school students only.
63533	BIO 101-13QL	0	Th	9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course is for dual enrolled high school students only.
67301	BIO 101-14QA	4	TuWTh	7:45 a.m.-8:55 a.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course is for dual enrolled high school students only.
67302	BIO 101-14QL	0	Tu	9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course is for dual enrolled high school students only.
63535	BIO 101-E1TA	4	M W	9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2024-08-19	Amherst Center	P
This course is for early college high school students only.
63538	BIO 101-E1TL	0	F	8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.	2024-08-19	Amherst Center	P
This course is for early college high school students only.
61395	BIO 101-E2XA	4	M	9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2024-08-19	Appomattox Center	P
This course is for early college high school students only.
61396	BIO 101-E2XL	0	W	9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2024-08-19	Appomattox Center	P
This course is for early college high school students only.
61397	BIO 101-E3FA	4	Tu	8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.	2024-08-19	Bedford Center	P
This course is for early college high school students only.
61398	BIO 101-E3FL	0	Th	8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.	2024-08-19	Bedford Center	P
This course is for early college high school students only.
61399	BIO 101-E4FA	4	Tu	10:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.	2024-08-19	Bedford Center	P
This course is for early college high school students only.
61400	BIO 101-E4FL	0	Th	10:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.	2024-08-19	Bedford Center	P
This course is for early college high school students only.
61401	BIO 101-E5OA	4	Tu	8:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2024-08-19	Campbell County Center	P
This course is for early college high school students only.
61402	BIO 101-E5OL	0	Th	8:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2024-08-19	Campbell County Center	P
This course is for early college high school students only.
61403	BIO 101-E6MA	4	Tu Th	8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course is for early college high school students only.
61404	BIO 101-E6ML	0	F	10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.	2024-08-19	Main CVCC Campus	P
This course is for early college high school students only.

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