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Biology
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Professors Benoit, Schofield, Wilson
Assistant Professors Brant, Sharp
Associate Professor Saghatelyan
Instructor Brosius
The Department of Biology offers majors focusing on the study of
life. Each program offered consists of biology coursework and sup-
porting courses from chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Majors
offered are the BS in Biology, BS in Life Sciences, and the BS in
Biomedical Science. Though the majors differ in their focus and
content, each supports the mission and goals for the department.
Additionally, the department contributes to the general education of
McMurry students and provides service courses for other programs.
In these courses, the Department of Biology demonstrates its com-
mitment to high quality life science instruction for all students.
The department also is the administrative unit overseeing the
program and courses in Geography and Geosciences. The descrip-
tions for these courses are located on page 95 of the catalog. These
courses are offered in support of the general education requirements
and of other programs in the curriculum.
Department of Biology Mission and Goals:
The Mission and Goals of the Department of Biology are to produce
graduates who:
1. possess a clear understanding of fundamental biological principles
and processes;
2. possess the technical and communication skills needed for being
successful in their chosen sub-field;
3. are well-prepared for advanced studies and employment in the
biological sciences.
The department's Mission and Goals fully support and agree with the Mis-
sion and Institutional Goals of McMurry University as listed below.
> Students acquire an education shaped by Christian values*;
> Students are equipped for successful careers and post-graduate
education;
> Students acquire an enthusiasm for lifelong learning through
expanded intellectual and cultural experiences.
*Christian values are reflected in the manner in which courses are taught,
in support of the McMurry Mission Statement where it is stated that
"... truth, in a universe created by God, is nothing to fear. We honor the
Creator when we use our minds for their intended purpose of learning in
ways unhindered by prejudice or ignorance. "
The Department of Biology also supports McMurry's institutional goal that
"The institution will engage in an ongoing pursuit of excellence in curricula,
programs, and policies." The Department engages in ongoing efforts to
make sure its students are learning and that its programs are performing
to the highest standards of excellence by a) conducting rigorous, annual
assessments of student learning and b) implementing evidence-based
improvements to its programs when needed. All faculty in the department
contribute to these efforts for the benefit of its students and majors.
Programs of the Department of Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology Degree
The B.S. in Biology major is the broad-based, general degree that pro-
vides the knowledge and skills for understanding of the broad and diverse
world of living organisms, ecology, and the environment for those students
seeking careers or further education in a life science field. All graduates
complete an internship or conduct original research as part of their educa-
tion.Mission and Goals: The mission and goals of the B.S. in Biology are
those of the Department of Biology, to produce graduates who:
> possess a clear understanding of fundamental biological principles
and processes;
> possess the technical and communication skills needed for being
successful in their chosen sub-field;
> are well-prepared for advanced studies and employment in the
biological sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science Degree
The B.S. in Biomedical Science degree provides a deep and practical
knowledge of contemporary biology for students interested in careers as
researchers, health professionals, science educators, and support per-
sonnel. The focus is on molecules, cells, and organisms as they impact
life and health. The curriculum approaches the study of life through the
perspectives of human biology and health issues, and is research-rich
and skills-laden. All graduates complete an internship or conduct original
research as part of their education.
Mission and Goals: The mission of the Biomedical Sciences Program is
to produce graduates who:
> demonstrate an understanding of fundamental biological prin-
ciples and processes as they relate to the biomedical sciences;
> demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the interactions
between molecules, cells, and organisms as they impact life and
health;
> demonstrate and awareness of current trends in the biomedical
sciences and human health studies;
> demonstrate the technical and communication skills necessary
to work effectively in a biomedical science field; and
> demonstrate the ability to contribute to shaping the biomedical
sciences of the future.
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Degree
The B.S. in Life Sciences degree provides a broad exposure to life in all its
forms for students with an interest in all facets of biology. The curriculum
focuses on all topics central to teacher preparation in the state of Texas
with strong human, animal, plant, microbe, molecular, genetic, physiol-
ogy, and ecology components. This is the preferred degree for future
biology teachers when obtained in conjunction with a minor in Curriculum
& Instruction. All graduates complete an internship or conduct original re-
search as part of their education. In addition to regular student teaching,
those pursuing teaching certification complete an on-campus laboratory
teaching internship supervised by McMurry science faculty and focusing
on the scholarship of teaching.
Mission and Goals: "The mission of the Life Science Program is to pro-
duce graduates who:
> demonstrate a clear understanding of the fundamental biological
principles and processes of life;
> demonstrate a clear understanding of human biology and life in all its
diverse forms;
> demonstrate the technical and communication skills needed for
successfully conveying the fundamental biological principles and
processes to others;
> are well-prepared for further studies and employment in the biological
sciences.
Special Programs and Opportunities:
Pi Beta Chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society. The pur-
poses of this organization are to promote scholarship, biological research,
and dissemination of scientific knowledge.
Departmental Honors. Please see the description of the Honors Pro-
gram under the Special Program section earlier in the catalog.
DepartmentalAwards. Each spring, awards are presented to the
outstanding freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior Biology, BiomedicalScience, and Life Sciences majors.
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