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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 mission is "to proclaim the gospel
of Jesus Christ through teaching and healing ministries."
ACU's relation-ship with HTI provides students an
opportunity to blend faith 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.
* Biology/business emphasis. Students interested in mixing
a strong biology education with some key courses from the
world of business would find this track helpful. It includes
a full set of biology courses and adds basic courses in such
areas as accounting, management, and marketing. Students
might use this emphasis to lead toward a career in health
care administration, pharmaceutical sales, or law.
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.
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 ACT/SAT Placement
Information section of this catalog (page 19).BIOLOGY (BS)
UNIVERSITY CORE
Bible
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus .................................... 3
BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation ............................ ................ ....... 3
BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament ................................. 3
BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ...................................... 3
Advanced Bible ................. ............... 3
English
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric ..................................... 3
Sophomore Literature ......................... ........................... 3
Speech
COMS 111 Fundamentals of Communication ........................... 3
History
HIST 100-299 ....................................................................... 3
Science
CHEM 133 General Chemistry I ...................................... 3
PHYS 110 General Physics ............................ ............. ...... 3
Mathematics
MATH 124 Precalculus II or
M ATH 185 Calculus I ............................ ............... ........ 3
Exercise Science
EXSC 100 + 3 activities ....................................... 4
University Seminar
UNIV 100 ........................................................... I1
TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE ........................................ 41
English
ENGL 112 Composition and Literature ..................................... 3
Social Sciences/Humanities
Choose from: anthropology, economics (also AGRB 261),
geography, history, philosophy, political science,
psychology (also EDUC 221), sociology
(maximum one course per area) ................................... ..6
Fine Arts
Choose one: ART 101, MUSM 230, MUSM 231,
MUSM 232, MUSM 233, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ............... 3
TOTAL BS CORE .......................................................... ... 15
aJOR REQUIRE MENTS
Biology
BIOL 112/114 General Biology I Lecture/Lab .......................... 4
BIOL 113/115 General Biology II Lecture/Lab ......................... 4
BIOL 221/223 Animal Biology Lecture/Lab or
BIOL 222/224 Plant Biology Lecture/Lab ............................ 4
BIOL 312 Cell Biology ............................... 3
BIOL 362 Ecology .................................................. ............ 3
BIOL 497 Seminar in Biology (writing-intensive course) ...... 1
TO TA L ........................................................................... 19
CELLULAR/MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Track (BICM)
BIOL 472 Biochemistry I ................................... 3
BIOL 475 Molecular Genetics ........................ ............. ... 3
BIOL 476 Biotechnology Laboratory ..................................... 2
BIOL Selections: 13 hours of which 9 hours of 300-499 ............ 13
TO TA L ...................................................... 21
GENERAL BIOLOGY Track (BIOG)
21 hours BIOL of which 17 hours of 300-499 ......................... 21
TOTAL .................................... .... . ......................... 21
HEALTH PROFESSIONS Track (BIOH)
BIOL 355/357 Microbiology ................... .... 4
BIOL 491/493 Human Anatomy ................................................... 4
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