2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Environmental Biology Emphasis The environmental biology emphasis, within the biology major, provides undergraduate preparation for students who wish to emphasize the biological sciences while pursuing careers in such fields as conservation biology, wildlife biology, environmental toxicology, and environmental health. BIO-3800 Biological Research.......................................................2 Electives selected from.............................................................16 BIO-2210 Microbiology.......................................................... 4 BIO-3410 Parasitology & Invertebrate Zoology. .................... 3 BIO-3420 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology.4 BIO-3520 Plant Taxonomy..................................................... 3 BIO-3610 Ecophysiology....................................................... 3 BIO-4910 Environmental Biology Internship.......................... 2 *BIOA-3220 Aquatic Biology.................................................. 4 *BIOA-4710 Conservation Biology......................................... 4 *BIOA-4820 Restoration Ecology. ......................................... 4 ENVS-3100 Introduction Geographic Information Systems... 4 ENVS-3200 Advanced Ecology............................................. 3 *Course provided by Cedarville University in partnership with AuSable Institute. Additional elective courses may be completed in May or Summer sessions at AuSable Institute by approval of the student's academic advisor. Prephysicians Assistant Cedarville students who successfully apply to physician assistant school typically choose a degree in biology or in allied health (offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health). Students should contact the specific schools they wish to attend to determine the exact prerequisites as well as the required number of direct healthcare hours as these vary from one program to another. An ACT composite score of at least 25 (or SAT composite of 1150) is highly recommended. In addition to general degree requirements, the following courses are typically required or recommended for admission: Biology Courses: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology....................................................4 GBIO-2010, 2015 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II...............8 (or BIO-3450, 3460 Human Structure and Function I and II.8) BIO-2210 Microbiology...................................................................4 Chemistry Courses: CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II................................8 CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I...................................................4 CHEM-3710 Biochemistry..............................................................4 Mathematics Courses: GMTH-1030 Precalculus................................................................4 Psychology Courses: PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH-2600 Human Development: Lifespan..................................3 PYCH-2610 Statistics.....................................................................3 Other: ALHL-2000 Medical Terminology...................................................3 ALHL-3940 Professional Development...........................................1 Predental, Premedical, Preoptometric Cedarville University students have been successful in gaining admission to medical and professional schools. For many of these schools, no specific major is required; however, students typically choose majors in biology or chemistry. An ACT composite score of at least 25 (or SAT composite of 1150) is highly recommended. In addition to general degree requirements, the following courses are typically required or recommended for admission: Biology Courses: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology....................................................4 BIO-2250 Cell Biology....................................................................4 BIO-3450, 3460 Human Structure and Function I and II................8 Sample of Optional Electives: BIO-1120 General Zoology.................................................... 4 BIO-2210 Microbiology.......................................................... 4 BIO-3300 Genetics................................................................ 4 BIO-4350 Immunology. ......................................................... 4 BIO-4260 Infectious Diseases............................................... 3 BIO-4450 Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy................. 2 Chemistry and Physics Courses: CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II................................8 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and II...............................8 CHEM-3710 Biochemistry..............................................................4 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I and II.....................................8 (or PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I and II..................... 8) Mathematics Courses (2 semesters from the following options): GMTH-2110 Introduction to Biostatistics........................................3 GMTH-1030 Precalculus................................................................4 MATH-1700 Calculus & Dynamical Systems for Life Science........4 (or MATH-1710 Calculus I..................................................... 5) MATH -1720 Calculus II. ................................................................5 Courses Generally Recommended for Admission to Professional Colleges Students are guided through the academic/professional preparation required for entrance into graduate programs in health-related fields (including medicine, dentistry, and optometry) through the following courses: GBIO-1100 Pre-Health Professional Development I (FA, First year)....................................................1 GBIO-3100 Pre-Health Professional Development II (FA, Third year)..................................................1 Students survey a variety of medical professions and programs, learn about Cedarville’s pre-health professions committee, and interact with Cedarville University alumni medical professionals. 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