2002-2003 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science 157 A complete description of the General Education Requirements is found on page 18 Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Biology - B.S. First year: Biology - Bachelor of Science The bachelor of science degree with a major in biology prepares students for graduate study in the biological sciences by including the course requirements prescribed by many of the leading graduate-level biology degree programs in the nation. This major enhances the student’s depth of knowledge in biology and increases the breadth of exposure to chemistry, mathemat- ics, and physics. Course requirements involve 80 hours including: Biology requirements ................................................................. 44 BIO-1110 Introduction to Cell Biology ................................ 5 BIO-1120 General Zoology and Population Dynamics ..... 5 BIO-2130 General Botany and Ecology ............................. 5 BIO-2800 Introduction to Research Methods ..................... 2 BIO-3300 Genetics ............................................................. 4 BIO-3710 Biochemistry ....................................................... 4 BIO-3800 Biological Research ........................................... 2 BIO-4800 Senior Seminar–Biology .................................... 1 Biology electives ............................................................... 16 Departmental requirements .......................................................36 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I, II ......................... 8 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I, II ....................... 10 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I, II ....................................... 10 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I, II ............................. 8 Biology Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements ........................................................ 0-5 Other General Education Requirements ....................................42 Biology Major Requirements ......................................................80 Electives ....................................................................................... 6 Total (minimumnot including proficiency) ........................... 128 Students interested in careers in environmental biology should refer to page 169 for the requirements of that special program. Students preparing for medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, or any of the health professions should refer to page 170 for a list of courses generally required by professional colleges. BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought .......................................... 3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation ....................................................... 3 BIO-1110 Introduction to Cell Biology ............................................. 5 BIO-1120 General Zoology and Population Dynamics .................. 5 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I, II ..................................... 8 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech ............................................. 3 ENG-1400 Composition ................................................................... 3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life .......................... 1 Physical Education Activity Elective ................................................ 1 Total .............................................................................................. 32 Second year: BIO-2130 General Botany and Ecology .......................................... 5 BIO-2800 Introduction to Research Methods ................................. 2 BIO-3300 Genetics .......................................................................... 4 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I, II ................................... 10 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I, II .................................................... 10 Total .............................................................................................. 31 Third year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature ............................................ 3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature .......................................... 3 BIO-3710 Biochemistry .................................................................... 4 BIO-3800 Biological Research ........................................................ 2 GSS-1000 Foundations of Social Science ...................................... 3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities ...................................... 3 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I, II .......................................... 8 Literature Elective ............................................................................ 3 Biology Electives .............................................................................. 4 Total .............................................................................................. 33 Fourth year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development .............................. 2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration .................................. 2 BIO-4800 Senior Seminar–Biology .................................................. 1 Biology Electives ............................................................................ 12 History Elective ................................................................................ 3 Humanities Elective .......................................................................... 3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective .................................... 3 Electives ........................................................................................... 6 Total .............................................................................................. 32 Professors lead students to a greater depth of knowledge and understanding of God's creation.