General Science
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SC 101 Biological Science Survey (3) Students learn the basics in biological science. A study of plant biology as well as an in-depth survey of human anatomy and physiology is the focus of this course. This course will not count toward a science teaching field or science minor. Fall sem.

SC 102 Biological Science Survey (3) This course begins with the study of Creation and evolution. Students continue learning basic concepts in biology by studying all major phyla as well as a survey of ecology and environment. The course concludes with the basic concepts of cell biology and an introduction to genetics. This course will not count toward a science teaching field or science minor. Spring sem.

SC 141 Introduction to Astronomy (3) Students learn general principles and practical techniques in astronomy. Topics included are telescopes, the solar system, the constellations, stars, galaxies, and the measurement of time.

SC 211 General Science Survey (3) Prereq.: Sophomore or above; or freshman with a teaching field in the science area. Students learn about the topics of meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and geology. It also gives the Christian perspective of creation and evolution. Fall sem.

SC 212 General Science Survey (3) Prereq.: Sophomore or above. Students learn the basic concepts in physics and chemistry. Spring sem.

SC 271, 371, 471 Science Research (2 each) Prereq.: Major in natural science; and permission of the Chair of the Natural Sciences Department. Students complete a documented scientific research experience in this elective internship. This is an 80-hour minimum summer research experience in an approved off-campus facility.

SC 351-352 Physical Therapy Internship (2 each) Prereq.: BY 311. Students will complete a documented observation of a licensed physical therapist for a minimum of 40 hours. The student will take two different internships from the following choices: a hospital or rehabilitation center, a home healthcare setting, sports medicine center, or an outpatient-based center. Interterm, Post-term, and Summer.

SC 398 Pre-Pharmacy Seminar (1) Prereq.: BY 111, 112, and credit for or concurrent enrollment in CH 211 and PY 201 or 211; junior or senior biology or chemistry concentration, or pre-pharmacy emphasis. Students review topics in biology, chemistry and verbal reasoning in preparation for the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). Fall sem.

SC 399 Pre-Medicine Seminar (1) Prereq.: BY 111, 112, and credit for or concurrent enrollment in CH 211 and PY 201 or 211; junior or senior biology, chemistry, or pre-medicine emphasis. Students review topics in biology, chemistry, physics, and verbal reasoning in preparation for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Fall sem.

SC 461-462 Biomedical Practicum (1 each) Prereq.: Junior or senior; BY 312; major in natural science; and permission of the Chair of the Natural Sciences Department. Students receive practical biomedical experience in this elective internship. Students complete a documented participation in or observation of an approved off-campus health care facility for a minimum of 40 hours.