B.S. in Biology Total Credit Hours 120
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^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.
Biology Learning Outcomes
Students in the Bachelor of Science in biology major will engage with functions of organisms and their parts, interactions of organisms with their environments, and mechanisms for continued survival. Students will experience hands-on laboratory and/or field work. Students will examine biology from a Christian perspective and demonstrate scientific research abilities. Students will cultivate an appreciation for life and the moral integrity to use knowledge wisely, enabling them to improve quality of life for individuals as well as the quality of the earth’s environment. Biology majors are required to pass a departmental examination before graduation.
Strongly Recommended Support Courses
These courses are not required for the B.S. in Biology, but they are strongly recommended by the department. (See Course Descriptions for information about prerequisites.) MAT 201 - Calculus I and PHY 202 - General Physics II
Upper-level Course Requirements
Depending on which courses students choose in the biology major, they may not acquire 36 upper-level credit hours (300-400) in their major coursework. However, students are required to complete 36 credit hours of upper-level courses in order to graduate. Students in the B.S. in biology program should include upper-level coursework in their electives to ensure they will meet graduation requirements.
Program Oversight
The biology majors are overseen by the Department of Biology in the School of Natural Science. Courses with ASI and BIO numbers are administered by this department. Questions about the major should be directed to the school dean.
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