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Biological Science, B.S.
Curriculum Requirements Concentrations General Biology (70+ Credits) Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses
PHSC 321 Circuits and Instrumentation I PHSC 450 Special Topics in Physical Science Total Credits 3 credits must be upper-division Biological Science, B.S. Mission 1
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All Biological Science majors automatically meet the Core Curriculum requirement for science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by two years in high school or the first 4 credits in college. PHIL 215 is strongly recommended for all biological science majors. Program Courses A minimum of 43 credits from the Department of Biological Sciences, including: BIOS 111 Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences is to provide an academically stimulating and challenging environment for intellectual and spiritual growth, preparing students to pursue careers in scientific research, industry, academia, and health care. Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The major offers two different concentrations. The Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science offers a concentration in General Biology and one in Premed/Pre-Health Care Professional. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, students will be able to: 1. Apply the scientific method in research (ULO 3). 2. Explain the biomolecular basis of life at the cellular level (ULO 1). 3. Describe and classify the diversity of organismal form, structure and function, and the relationship of the organisms to one another and the environment (ULO 1). 4. Integrate faith and scientific knowledge to practice science with integrity, steward creation, and articulate the merit of their worldview (ULO 2). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Requirements Admission Recommendations Recommended high school courses are: one year of biology, one year of chemistry, three years of mathematics, and two years of foreign language. One year of physics is desirable. The student should be aware that Advanced Placement (AP) science courses may not be used to fulfill science requirements for this degree. Graduate/Professional School Requirements The student should be aware that most graduate programs and many professional schools require an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 and that a grade of ’C’ or better was earned for all science courses and they will not accept Advanced Placement science credit to fulfill the entrance requirements.
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BIOS 113
Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Laboratory
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BIOS 112 BIOS 114
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BIOS 200 BIOS 222 BIOS 312 BIOS 322 BIOS 332 BIOS 401 BIOS 450
Sophomore Writing Seminar
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Botany
Cell and Molecular Biology
Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology
Genetics
General Ecology Directed Research
or BIOS 470 Seminar in Advanced Biology Select one of the following:
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BIOS 281 BIOS 282 BIOS 380 BIOS 381
Physiology Microbiology
Advanced Microbiology Advanced Physiology
BIOS 382 Vertebrate Physiology Select a minimum of 12 credits of upper-division biological sciences electives The following minimum of 27 credits of supporting sciences from the Departments of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering and Mathematical Sciences are also required including: CHEM 105 General Chemistry I
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CHEM 106 CHEM 301 CHEM 302 CHEM 311 CHEM 312 PHSC 111 PHSC 117 PHSC 112 PHSC 118
General Chemistry II Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry II
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
Physics I
Physics I Laboratory
Physics II
Physics II Laboratory
Select one of the following:
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MATH 101 Precalculus Mathematics MATH 105 Calculus I MATH 210 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
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