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Biology
The curriculum of the biology department supports the efforts of a wide range of career opportunities. In addition to providing general background for minors in biology and developing scientific competence in its own majors, the biology department provides curricula for the pre-med program and support courses for other divisional majors with science requirements. We seek to prepare students who major in biology for (1) graduate studies in biology; (2) entrance into related professional schools of medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, etc.; and (3) entry-level positions in related fields as laboratory assistants or technicians.
Related Curricula
The pre-medical program curriculum and the Nursing curriculum may be found on pages 100-101 respectively. In addition to the curriculum for majors, pre-meds and pre-nursing students, the biology department provides science curriculum to prepare students in other majors like science education, careers in business or other careers that may demand a knowledge of scientific information. The biology department also offers a four-year medical technology program in cooperation with affiliated hospitals.
Science education majors will complete certain courses within the biology major as one of the possible content areas leading toward teacher certification. Professionalization of this certification occurs in the education division curriculum with choice of either the single field biology major or the dual field biology/chemistry major. Other campus divisions of study will advise students into service courses that meet their needs for science training related to other career paths.
Purpose
The biology major will prepare students to positively affect the world around them within the context of the Judeo-Christian worldview. They will be challenged to not only gain the technical knowledge necessary to function as science professionals, but also seek wisdom to function in their chosen careers in ways that successfully integrate Christian principles with their disciplines. Faculty will seek to develop professional scientific expertise with students in one or both of two curricular tracks.
General Education Competencies
Students in this major meet the general education competencies by taking the approved standard courses.
Requirements
A major in biology requires 50 hours of course work--40 hours in biology and 10 hours in chemistry. Only courses numbered 125 and above count toward a major or a minor in biology. All prerequisite courses require a grade of "C" or better.
Gateway standards to enter lower-division studies
High school chemistry + math SAT I> 480
The biology department requires all biology majors to complete
the biology core courses prior to graduation. With the exception of
BIO490, the core classes are typically completed by the end
of the sophomore year.
| Biology Core |
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| BIO125 |
Principles
of Biology I |
4 |
| BIO201 |
Animal Biology |
4 |
| BIO202 |
Plant Biology |
4 |
| BIO351 |
Cellular Biology |
3 |
| BIO490 |
Senior Seminar
in Biology |
1 |
Gateway standards to enter upper-division studies:
Minimum major GPA of 2.5
Completion of MAT113, 114, or 253 with "C" or better
Because of the breadth of knowledge in the discipline of Biology,
the faculty recommends that students select one of the two curricular
tracks of emphasis as they pursue a major in Biology.
Cellular/Molecular Emphasis
| Suggested Course Electives |
Credit hours |
| |
| BIO213 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| BIO311 |
Mammalian
Anatomy |
4 |
| BIO312 |
General Physiology |
4 |
| BIO330 |
Histology |
3 |
| BIO351 |
Cellular Biology |
3 |
| BIO411 |
Vertebrate
Development |
4 |
| BIO412 |
Genetics |
3 |
| BIO432 |
Molecular
Biology |
4 |
| BIO440 |
Immunology |
3 |
| CHE430 |
Biological
Chemistry |
4 |
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| Field Studies Emphasis |
| Suggested Course Electives |
Credit hours |
| |
| BIO203 |
Environmental
Conservation |
3 |
| BIO204 |
Ornithology |
3 |
| BIO213 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| BIO220 |
Field Biology
and Natural History |
3 |
| BIO301 |
Ecology |
3 |
| BIO302 |
Entomology |
3 |
| BIO303 |
Marine Ecology |
3 |
| BIO345 |
Biological
Instrumentation |
3 |
| BIO396 |
Advanced Studies
in Biology |
1-3 |
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| Strongly
recommended for student considering graduate school |
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| CHE235 |
Organic Chemistry
I |
4 |
| PHY211* |
General Physics
Ior |
4 |
| PHY221* |
University
Physics I |
4 |
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program interest |
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| Biology
Minor |
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| Requirements |
24 hours |
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| BIO125 |
Principles
of Biology I |
4 |
| BIO201 |
Animal Biology |
4 |
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Additional
BIO electives at or above
the 200 level |
15 |
| BIO490 |
Biology/Chemistry
Senior Seminar |
1 |
Biology Courses
at AU Sable Institute
Indiana Wesleyan University is a participating university affiliated with Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies near Mancelona, Mich. The Institute is located in the north woods country of Michigan's lower peninsula. Its property fronts on a 215-acre oligotrophic lake and is surrounded on three sides by thousands of acres of state forests. The human and natural resources available to students through the Institute's programs in teaching and research are extensive and outstanding. Students interested in an outdoor/environmental emphasis in their major should ask their advisor about planning for this opportunity.
The following courses are available at Au Sable Institute.
Indiana Wesleyan University students enrolling in these courses
are eligible for fellowships and grants-in-aid when recommended
by the Indiana Wesleyan/Au Sable Institute faculty representative.
Course descriptions and further information may be obtained
from the biology department.
| BIO295 |
Natural
History in Spring |
4 |
| BIO304 |
Natural
Resources Practicum:
Groundwater Stewardship |
4 |
| BIO305 |
Ornithology |
4 |
| BIO306 |
Land
Resources |
4 |
| BIO307 |
Water
Resources |
4 |
| BIO310 |
Winter
Biology |
3 |
| BIO314 |
Field
Botany |
4 |
| BIO315 |
Insect
Biology and Ecology |
4 |
| BIO316 |
Woody
Plants |
4 |
| BIO321 |
Animal
Ecology |
4 |
| BIO322 |
Aquatic
Biology |
3-4 |
| BIO342 |
Fish
Biology and Ecology |
4 |
| BIO346 |
Winter
Stream Ecology |
3 |
| BIO350 |
Environmental
Ethics |
3
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| BIO390 |
Directed
Individual Study |
1-4 |
| BIO482 |
Restoration
Ecology |
4 |
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