2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Natural and Applied Science Science and Mathematics 2007-08 Cedarville University 201 Science and Mathematics 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, mathematics, and physics. Course requirements involve 78 hours including: Biology Requirements..................................................................46 BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology............................................... 4 BIO-1120 General Zoology....................................................... 4 BIO-2500 General Botany......................................................... 4 BIO-2600 General Ecology....................................................... 3 BIO-2250 Cell Biology............................................................... 4 BIO-3300 Genetics................................................................... 4 BIO-3710 Biochemistry............................................................. 4 BIO-3800 Biological Research ................................................. 2 *BIO-4800 Senior Seminar–Biology.......................................... 1 Biology electives..................................................................... 16 Departmental Requirements........................................................32 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I, II................................ 8 CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I............................................. 5 CHEM-3525 Organic Chemistry II for Biologists....................... 4 MATH-1710 Calculus I.............................................................. 5 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I, ll................................... 10 *Capstone Course Biology Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements...........................................................0-5 Other General Education Requirements......................................42 Biology Major Requirements........................................................78 Electives.........................................................................................8 Total (minimum, not including proficiency). ......................... 128 Students interested in careers in environmental biology should refer to page 225 for the requirements of that special program. Students preparing for medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, or any of the health professions should refer to page 226 for a list of courses generally recommended for admission to professional colleges. 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: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought.................................................3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.............................................................3 BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology............................................................4 BIO-1120 General Zoology ....................................................................4 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I, II.............................................8 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.....................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.........................................................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.............................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..................................1 Physical Education Activity Elective ......................................................1 Total.....................................................................................................33 Second year: BIO-2500 General Botany......................................................................4 BIO-2600 General Ecology....................................................................3 BIO-2250 Cell Biology............................................................................4 CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I...........................................................5 CHEM-3525 Organic Chemistry II for Biologists....................................4 MATH-1710 Calculus I. ..........................................................................5 History Elective.......................................................................................3 Total.....................................................................................................28 Third year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature....................................................3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature..................................................3 BIO-3300 Genetics.................................................................................4 BIO-3710 Biochemistry..........................................................................4 BIO-3800 Biological Research...............................................................2 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...............................................3 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I, II................................................10 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 Humanities Elective................................................................................3 Literature Elective...................................................................................3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective............................................3 Electives.................................................................................................8 Total.....................................................................................................34 Modern laboratories with extensive equipment resources are invaluable tools in the learning process.