BIO 101General Biology I4
MTH 161 or MTH 261 Precalculus I or Applied Calculus I 3
- Subject
- BIO
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vhcc.edu
Virginia Highlands Community College · Courses
BIO
11 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 102General Biology II4
PSY 200 or SOC 200 Principles of Psychology or Introduction to Sociology 3 ART/HUM/MUS ART/HUM/MUS from UCGS1 3
- Subject
- BIO
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vhcc.edu
BIO 106Life Science4
Surveys the basic concepts of life science. Engages in the scientific process by developing hypotheses, gathering data, and analyzing results. Explores topics within the context of societal implications of science. Intended for students not majoring in science. 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 105. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. 225
- Subject
- BIO
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vhcc.edu
BIO 141Human Anatomy and Physiology I4
ENG 245 or ENG 246 British Literature or American Literature 3 Total 15 2026-2027 COLLEGE CATALOG v1.3 Virginia Highlands Community College 56
- Subject
- BIO
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vhcc.edu
BIO 142Human Anatomy and Physiology II4
PSY 200 or SOC 200 Principles of Psychology or Introduction to Sociology 3
- Subject
- BIO
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vhcc.edu
BIO 145Human Anatomy & Physiology for Health Sciences24
Total 13 2026-2027 COLLEGE CATALOG v1.3 Virginia Highlands Community College 73
- Subject
- BIO
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vhcc.edu
BIO 150Microbiology for Health Sciences4
Total 17 Total Minimum Credits: 63 Notes: Students should consult with their advisor to select the most appropriate Approved Elective for their chosen career goals. Some electives are four credits. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated; and further, students are urged to consult with their counselors and advisors at VHCC in planning their academic program and electives. To Enroll in MTH 263 Calculus I students may complete MTH 161/162 sequence or MTH 167 or demonstrate proficiency using the following multiple measures requirement. • be within six years of high school graduation • graduate from high school with at least a 3.0 average • complete an advanced math course in trigonometry with at least a B in that course 1. See UCGS Block II, parts A & B. Cannot be a literature course. 2. Approved Science Courses- BIO 101, BIO 102, CHM 111, CHM 112, CHM 241/245, CHM 242/246, PHY 201, PHY 202, PHY 241, or PHY 242. 3. Approved Electives - HLT 106, HLT 110, HLT 206, HLT 228, HLT 230, ITE 119, ITE 152, MTH 161, MTH 162, MTH 245, MTH 263; student is advised to consult with a faculty advisor to select the course best fit for the intended transfer destination. 2026-2027 COLLEGE CATALOG v1.3 Virginia Highlands Community College 178
- Subject
- BIO
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vhcc.edu
BIO 151152 Human Gross Anatomy I – II1
Introduces students to human anatomy through dissection of a cadaver. Human Gross Anatomy I includes dissection of back, chest and abdominal muscles, spinal cord structures and upper and lower limb structures. Human Gross Anatomy II includes dissection of thoracic, abdomino-pelvic and cranial cavities. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
- Subject
- BIO
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vhcc.edu
- Prerequisite
- BIO 141; Placement into EDE 11 or higher
BIO 215Plant Life of Virginia3
HRT or AGR Approved Horticulture or Agriculture Course1 4 ENG 245 or ENG 246 British Literature or American Literature 3 Total 14
- Subject
- BIO
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vhcc.edu
BIO 278Coastal Ecology3
Investigates beach, saltmarsh, and estuarine ecosystems including the effects of chemical, geological, and physical factors upon the distribution of organisms. Discusses the effects of pollution and human manipulation of the coastline. Includes observation and identification of coastal plants and animals, and analysis of the dynamics of coastal community structure and function in a field- based setting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
- Subject
- BIO
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vhcc.edu
BIO 299Supervised Study1
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. Business Management and Administration
- Subject
- BIO
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for credit.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.vhcc.edu
Source: Virginia Highlands Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59