Biology Major
The biology major is designed to provide students with a versatile, broad-based degree that emphasizes microbiology, cell and molecular biology, genetics, and biological systems. Students with this degree pursue careers in industry or research in a variety of different settings.
Program Outcomes:
Students completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology will be able to:
- compare favorably in knowledge of the field with those students completing similar programs.
- demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
- demonstrate that they can critically analyze bioethical issues from a Christian worldview.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Classes: | ||
| BE 474X | Introduction to Bioethics 1 | 3 |
| or BE 476X | Undergraduate Bioethics Institute | |
| BIO 111 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIO 112 | Biology: Plant and Animal Kingdoms 1 | 4 |
| BIO 310 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 315 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 340 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 341 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 400 | Origins and Evolution | 3 |
| BIO 410 | Biology Seminar | 1 |
| BIO 420X | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| CH 111 | General Chemistry I 1 | 4 |
| CH 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CH 211 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CH 212 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| Select one professional experience: | 1-4 | |
| Scientific Applications Professional Experience | ||
| Advanced Scientific Applications Professional Experience | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Scientific Applications Professional Experience | ||
| Advanced Scientific Applications Professional Experience | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Professional Rotation in Health Sciences | ||
| Required emphasis (select one from the three, below) | 4-8 | |
| Total Hours | 56-63 | |
| 1 | May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. |
All biology majors must choose at least one emphasis: Biological Science, Pre-Medical, or Pre-Physician Assistant
Biological Science Emphasis
The biological science emphasis is designed to provide students with a versatile, broad-based degree that emphasizes microbiology, cell and molecular biology, genetics, and biological systems. Students with this degree and emphasis can pursue careers in industry or research in a variety of different settings.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIO 470 | Undergraduate Research | 1-4 |
| or BIO 406 | Advanced Scientific Applications Professional Experience | |
| MA 321 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3-4 |
| or MA 285X | Statistics | |
| or MA 280X | Introductory Statistics | |
| Highly Recommended Courses: | ||
| Topics in Bioethics | ||
or BE 477X | Undergraduate National Conference | |
or BE 478 | Research Ethics | |
| Biochemistry | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Total Hours | 4-8 | |
Pre-Medical Emphasis
The biology major with a pre-medical emphasis is designed to provide students interested in medical school, graduate school, or a variety of health professions with the rigorous scientific background necessary to prepare them for entrance into their chosen field, combined with a strong grounding in bioethics and a liberal arts education from a Christian viewpoint.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| PHY 111 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 112 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Highly Recommended Courses: | ||
| Topics in Bioethics | ||
or BE 477X | Undergraduate National Conference | |
| Biochemistry | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Total Hours | 8 | |
Pre-Physician Assistant Emphasis
This emphasis has been designed to combine a solid theoretical foundation in the sciences with clinical education experiences to prepare students for admission into post-graduate professional physician assistant programs.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| CH 320 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| MA 285X | Statistics | 3-4 |
| or MA 280X | Introductory Statistics | |
| Highly Recommended Courses: | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Responding to Emergencies and Sport Safety Training | ||
| Professional Rotation in Health Sciences | ||
| Psychology of Adolescence | ||
| Recommended Courses: | ||
| Speech | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Total Hours | 7-8 | |