Biology Major
Bachelor of Science Degree
The study of living things has fascinated mankind since the Creation. From the beginning, man has
been naming, studying, and using living things. In Gen. 1:28, “God said unto them, . . .
have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing
that moveth upon the earth.” Biology enables one to observe the variety and design of life.
Applying the scientific method in biological research, students begin to understand how living
things function and how they depend upon each other for sustenance. They also learn what
conditions interfere with normal life processes and how many of these conditions can be prevented,
reduced, or even cured.
Students pursuing a biology major to prepare for medical school should consult their faculty
advisors about recommended course sequence prior to their first registration for classes.
High School Preparations: Recommended high school preparation for a biology major is 2
units of algebra, and 1 unit each of biology and chemistry. Opportunities are available to make up
certain deficiencies. In this case, time required to complete a biology degree could be expected to
increase.
Academic Requirements: Students must have at least a “C” in all biology
courses. Because of the concentration of courses in chemistry and physics, students in this major
do not have to complete a minor. Chemistry may be claimed as a minor by completing 3 additional
hours of 300- or 400-level chemistry. Science cannot be claimed as a minor.
Academic Program Fee: $100 per semester or $25 per payment.
Minor: Biology
Biology Education: Major
Recommended Course Sequence
| BI |
101 |
New Testament Survey |
2
|
| BY |
111 |
General Biology |
4
|
| CL |
101 |
Student Success Seminar |
0
|
| EN |
101 |
English Grammar and Composition |
3
|
| MA |
122 |
College Algebra II |
3
|
| PE |
|
PE Activity Elective |
1
|
| SP |
101 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
3
|
Total Hours |
16 |
|
| BI |
102 |
New Testament Survey |
2
|
| BY |
112 |
General Biology |
4
|
| EN |
102 |
English Grammar and Composition |
3
|
| MA |
131 |
College Trigonometry |
3
|
| PE |
|
PE Activity Elective |
1
|
| SP |
102 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
3
|
| |
Total Hours |
16 |
|
| BI |
201 |
Old Testament Survey |
2
|
| BY |
311 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
4
|
| CH |
111 |
General Chemistry |
4
|
| EN |
201 |
English Literature |
3
|
| HI |
101 |
History of Civilization |
3
|
Total Hours |
16 |
|
| BI |
202 |
Old Testament Survey |
2
|
| BY |
312 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
4
|
| CH |
112 |
General Chemistry |
4
|
| EN |
202 |
American Literature |
3
|
| HI |
102 |
History of Civilization |
3
|
Total Hours |
16 |
|
| BI |
374 |
Apologetics: Origins |
1
|
| BI |
375 |
Genesis: Foundations |
1
|
| BY |
331 |
Principles of Genetics |
3
|
| CH |
211 |
Organic Chemistry |
4
|
| MA |
326 |
Probability and Statistics |
3
|
| PY |
211 |
Concepts of Physics |
4
|
Total Hours |
16
|
|
| BI/BB |
Bible or Bible Bkgd. Elective‡ |
2
|
| BY |
206 |
Microbiology |
4
|
| CH |
212 |
Organic Chemistry |
4
|
| PY |
212 |
Concepts of Physics |
4
|
| |
|
Social
Science Elective |
3
|
| |
Total Hours |
17
|
|
| BI/BB |
Bible or Bible Bkgd. Elective‡ |
2
|
| BY |
430 |
Professional Issues in Biology |
3
|
| BY |
|
Elective |
3
|
| ED |
430 |
Instructional Methods1 |
2
|
| |
|
Elective |
3
|
| |
|
Social
Science Elective |
3
|
Total Hours |
16
|
|
| BI/BB |
Bible or Bible Bkgd. Elective‡ |
2
|
| BY |
450 |
Biotechnology |
3
|
| BY |
|
Elective |
3
|
| CH |
306 |
Biochemistry |
4
|
| |
|
Social
Science Elective |
3
|
| |
Total Hours |
15
|
|
1 Double majors also take ED 431.
‡ At least 2 hours out of 6 hours of BI/BB electives must have a BI course number.
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