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Biological Science, B.S.
Biological Science, B.S. Mission
Option 2: PHSC 132 General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat PHSC 134 General Physics I Laboratory PHSC 233 General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism PHSC 237 General Physics II Laboratory Required upper-division courses (28 credits) include: BIOS 312 Cell 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. Demonstrate a knowledge of the practice of science and of scientific methodology (ULO 3). 2. Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the bio-molecular basis of life (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. Demonstrate an ability to integrate faith and learning as it relates to biological sciences and to practice science with integrity as good stewards of creation (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. Curriculum Requirements Concentrations General Biology (70+ Credits) Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses
3 3 3 1 1 5 3 3 3 2 1 7
CHEM 301 CHEM 302 CHEM 311 CHEM 312 CHEM 350 CHEM 380
Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry II
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
Analytical Chemistry
Introduction to Physical Chemistry
or CHEM 402 Physical Chemistry I CHEM 411 Biochemistry I
CHEM 412 CHEM 413 PHSC 460
Biochemistry II
Laboratory in Biochemistry
Capstone Seminar
Select 7 credits of electives from the following: 1
BIOS 112 BIOS 114
Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Laboratory
BIOS 281 BIOS 282 BIOS 311 BIOS 322 BIOS 332 BIOS 382 BIOS 431 BIOS 445
Physiology Microbiology Neurobiology
Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology
Genetics
Vertebrate Physiology Developmental Biology
Immunology CHEM 332 Environmental Chemistry CHEM 352 Fundamentals of Material Science CHEM 360 Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 405 Physical Chemistry II CHEM 420 Special Topics in Chemistry CHEM 480 Special Project in Chemistry MATH 106 Calculus II MATH 318 Biostatistics PHSC 234 General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics PHSC 311 Computer Techniques in Science and Engineering PHSC 321 Circuits and Instrumentation I PHSC 450 Special Topics in Physical Science Total Credits
60
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3 credits must be upper-division
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