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46 Biology
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Biology
Jim Nichols, Chair
ACU Box 27868, Abilene, Texas 79699-7868
Foster Science Building, Room 477
Phone: 325-674-2188
Fax: 325-674-2009
Email: nicholsj@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/biology
Faculty
Junhui Bian, Associate Professor
Daniel K. Brannan, Professor
Patricia Hernandez, Professor
Tom Lee, Professor
Charles Mattis, Associate Professor
James R. Nichols, Professor
Thomas J. Pirtle, Assistant Professor
Roy Shake, Senior Faculty
Majors
Biology
High School Certification Life Science
(Grades 8-12)Minor
BiologyThe Department of Biology offers the Bachelor of Science degree and
the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in biology or biology for
teacher certification. The department works with the Department
of Education to offer a Bachelor of Science: High School Certification
Life Science (Grades 8-12) degree (see the Education section of this
catalog). A minor in biology may be added to other majors.
Introduction
The Department of Biology educates students for Christian service
and leadership throughout the world by preparing them to become
biological scientists, pre-college teachers and health-care professionals.
The Bachelor of Science: High School Certification Life Science
(Grades 8-12) is the avenue for preparation of pre-college teachers.
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in biology are the
avenues for:
* Molecular biology/lab emphasis. Much of modern biology
exists at the interface of biology and chemistry. Through
effective classes, laboratories and research opportunities the
Department of Biology effectively draws students to the
molecular/biochemical level of life. Many students in
health-care professions also choose this emphasis.
* Organismal biology/field emphasis. An array of field biology
oriented courses, research opportunities, and field trips to such
sites as Honduras, Big Bend, Texas, and New Mexico offer study
experiences in marine, fresh water, and land ecosystems. These
opportunities are supplemented by ACU being a participating
university with the Au Sable Institute. Au Sable offers field
courses in the beautiful north woods country of Michigan's
Lower Peninsula and on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound
between Vancouver and Seattle. Au Sable's mission is "the
integration of knowledge of the creation with biblical principles
for the purpose of bringing the Christian community and the
general public to a better understanding of the Creator and
the stewardship of God's creation." This fits well with the
goal of ACU's Biology Department.
* Health professions/human biology emphasis. Historically
ACU Biology graduates have been accepted to medical and
dental schools, as well as other health-care programs, at a far
higher percentage than the national average. This is a result of
high quality classes and laboratories emphasizing human biology
and the leveling effect of learning to use human healing gifts in
God's service. Medical missions receives clear emphasis in the
Department and many students participate during their career in
one or more medical missions trips, many of them coordinated
through our long-term relationship with Health Talents
International (HTI). The majority of these efforts are in
Guatemala. HTI's missions is "to proclaim the gospel of
Jesus Christ through teaching and healing ministries." ACU's
relationship with HTI provides students an opportunity to blendfaith and learning in an applied manner that serves the spiritual
and physical health needs of others throughout the world.
* General biology emphasis. Some students prefer to pursue a
more general biology program that allows them to touch many
different areas. Past students have used this emphasis to enter
law school, gain employment in industry or government, or in
science writing.
Study Abroad Expectations
All students are encouraged to participate in ACU's Study Abroad
program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on
the site. Academic advisors can assist students in planning ahead for
their Study Abroad experience and should be consulted during the
freshman year.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Science: 4 semesters of HS science other than physical science, or >27 on ACT
science subscore.
Deficiency: 3 hours in field other than HS field.
Foreign Language: 4 semesters, one language, in HS.
Deficiency: 6 hours in one language.
OTHER NOTES
Entering students with fewer than 64 hours and all students planning to take their first
college math course must have appropriate SAT/ACT/COMPASS scores for placement.
Consult the current university catalog for information on the schedule of future course
offerings and prerequisites for course enrollment.
See catalog for dual major and dual degree requirements.
Exceptions must be approved on the appropriate exception or substitution form.
ELECTIVES
General electives (may include deficiency); may not include developmental courses
numbered 0**; arrange to ensure >33 advanced hours.
Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)
The Bachelor of Science degree in biology is needed for most
graduate schools with programs in the biological sciences. Most
health professions schools require a bachelor's degree in any field
including all of the liberal arts, provided the prerequisite science and
math courses are taken. Discuss the specific requirements with the
pre-health professions advisor.
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to the BS in biology, a student must satisfy the
requirements listed in the SAT/ACT Placement section of this catalog.
BIOLOGY (BS)
BS: BIOLOGY DEGREE PLAN (BIOL)
Bible
BIBL 10 1 Life and Teachings of Jesus .................................................................................... 3
BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ........................................ 3
BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament ........................................ 3
BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture 99 ............ ...... ................... ...................... 3
A d v a n ce d B ib le ........................................................................................................................ 3
English
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetory c ................... ....... ..................... 3
Lite ratu re ....................................................................................... 3............................. . . . . . 3
Speedh
COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication ........................................ 3
H isto ry 100 activities299 ................................................................................................................... 3
Science
CHEM 133 General Chem istry I ................................................................. ........... 3
PHYS 110 General Physics ........................................ 3.............................. 3
M ATH 185 Calculus I ................................................................................................... 3
EXSC 100 + 3 activities ....................perarea).......... .......... .................................. 4
UNIV 100 University Seminar ........................................230, THEA 220 or THEA 250............................................................... 1
TOTAL UNIVERSTY CORE .......................................... ..................... 41
English
EN G L 112 Com position and Literature ................................................................................ 3
Social Sciences/Humanities
Choose from: anthropology, economics (also AGRB 261), geography,
history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology
(m axim um one course per area) ...................................................................................... 9
Fine Arts
Choose one: ART 101, MUSM 230, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ............................................. 3
TO TA L B S C O R E ........................................................................................................................... 15
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