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8 courses with the subject BIO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

BIO 101General Biology I4

Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 3 Focuses on foundations in 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 process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 and MTH 154 .

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
BIO 102General Biology II4

Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 3 Focuses on diversity of life, anatomy and physiology of organisms, and ecosystem organization and processes 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 process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part II of a two-course sequence. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
Prerequisite
BIO 101 or Departmental Permission
BIO 141Human Anatomy and Physiology I4

Lecture hours per week: 2 Laboratory hours per week: 3 Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. A grade of C or better in BIO 141 is required for entry into BIO 142 . Total 5-6 hours per week.

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
Prerequisite
or
Corequisite
Demonstration of NAS 2 concepts of Chemical Concepts, Cytology, and inheritance through NAS 2 completion; or assessment; or module completion; or equivalent.
BIO 142Human Anatomy and Physiology II4

Lecture hours per week: 2 Laboratory hours per week: 3 Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. A grade of C or better in BIO 141 is required for entry into BIO 142. Total 5-6 hours per week.

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of BIO 141 with a grade of C or better.
BIO 145Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology4

Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 2 Surveys human anatomy and physiology. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, anatomy, and physiology of human organ systems. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills.

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
BIO 150Introductory Microbiology4

Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 3 Studies the general characteristics of microorganisms. Emphasizes their relationships to individual and community health.

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
Prerequisite
BIO 101 or BIO 141
BIO 205General Microbiology4

Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 3 Examines morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and control of microorganisms. Emphasizes application of microbiological techniques to selected fields. Total 6 hours per week.

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
Prerequisite
ENG 111 , BIO 101 , BIO 102 , CHM 111
Corequisite
CHM 112
BIO 270General Ecology4

Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 3 Studies interrelationships between organisms and their natural and cultural environments with emphasis on populations, communities, and ecosystems.

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.sw.edu
Prerequisite
Any two of the following

Source: Southwest Virginia Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59