2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 75 hours including: Biology Core Requirements......................................................47 BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology............................................... 4 BIO-1120 General Zoology........................................................ 4 BIO-2250 Cell Biology............................................................... 4 BIO-2500 General Botany......................................................... 4 BIO-2600 General Ecology....................................................... 4 BIO-3300 Genetics. .................................................................. 4 BIO-3710 Biochemistry............................................................. 4 BIO-3800 Biological Research ................................................. 2 (Or BIO-3810 Biology Research Internship...................... 2) *BIO-4800 Senior Seminar — Biology...................................... 1 BIO-2XXX,3XXX, 4XXX, ENVS-2XXX, or 3XXX. ................... 16 Departmental Requirements.....................................................28 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II........................... 8 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and ll.......................... 8 MATH-1700 Calculus and Dynamical Systems for the Life Sciences................................................................................ 4 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I and ll................................ 8 *Capstone Course Biology Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5 Other General Education Requirements......................................41 Biology Major Requirements........................................................75 Electives....................................................................................... 12 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 Students anticipating graduate study should consider completing the Bachelor of Science in chemistry curriculum. Students preparing for medicine, dentistry, optometry, or any of the health professions should refer to page 234 for a list of courses generally recommended for admission to professional colleges. A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Biology — B.S. First year: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology........................................................4 BIO-1120 General Zoology ................................................................4 BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...............................................3 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II....................................8 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and Healthy Living..................................2 Total................................................................................................. 33 Second year: BIO-2250 Cell Biology........................................................................4 BIO-2500 General Botany..................................................................4 BIO-2600 General Ecology................................................................4 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and ll...................................8 MATH-1700 Calculus and Dynamical Systems for the Life Sciences.4 History Elective..................................................................................3 Electives.............................................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 30 Third year: BIO-3300 Genetics............................................................................4 BIO-3710 Biochemistry......................................................................4 BIO-3800 Biological Research...........................................................2 (or BIO-3810 Biology Research Internship........................................2) BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I and II.........................................8 Biology/ENVS Electives.....................................................................6 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3 Total................................................................................................. 33 Fourth year: BIO-4800 Senior Seminar — Biology................................................1 BTGE-3755 Theology I......................................................................3 BTGE-3765 Theology II. ....................................................................3 Biology/ENVS Electives................................................................... 10 Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3 Electives.............................................................................................9 Total................................................................................................. 32 Page 208 2019–20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Department of Science and Mathematics Biology — Bachelor of Science