Biology, Bachelor of Science
Students who wish to attend graduate school to study chiropractic medicine, mortuary science, physician's assisting, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, optometry, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or other professional areas may usually meet the professional schools' entrance requirements while completing a biology degree. All pre-professional students must determine the specific requirements of the school(s) they wish to attend, and they should work closely with an advisor at Presentation College to develop a plan of study. In addition, graduates of the Biology major can seek immediate workplace placement in such areas as medical research, pharmaceutical sales, ethanol development, or a number of other employment opportunities.
Graduation
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology is granted by Presentation College to those candidates who have completed the 120-credit requirement as described in the curriculum plan, earned a 2.00 grade point average or above in all biology major requirement courses, and who have met all degree requirements of Presentation College. A cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher is required to graduate from the program.
Biology BS Degree Requirements
120 credits
Major Requirements (67 cr)
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BI 153
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General Biology I
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3
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BL 153
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General Biology Lab
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1
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BI 162
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Medical Terminology
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2
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BI 163
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General Biology II
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3
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BL 163
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General Biology II Lab
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1
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BI 263
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Introduction to Medical Microbiology
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3
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BL 263
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Introduction to Medical Microbiology Lab
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1
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BI 293
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II—Lecture
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3
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BL 291
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II—Lab
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1
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BI 402
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Biology Capstone
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2
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CH 153
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College Chemistry I
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3
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CL 151
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College Chemistry I Lab
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1
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CH 163
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College Chemistry II
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3
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CL 161
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College Chemistry II Lab
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1
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CH 303
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Organic Chemistry I
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3
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CL 303
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Organic Chemistry I Lab
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1
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CH 313
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Organic Chemistry II
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3
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CL 313
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Organic Chemistry II Lab
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1
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CH 323
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Biochemistry
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3
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CL 321
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Biochemistry Lab
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1
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GE 411
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Professional Development
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1
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MA 243
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Statistics
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3
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PC 103
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Fundamentals of Physics I
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3
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PL 101
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Fundamentals of Physics I Lab
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1
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PC 113
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Fundamentals of Physics II
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3
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PL 111
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Fundamentals of Physics II Lab
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1
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PS 133
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General Psychology
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3
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PS 353
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Abnormal Psychology
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3
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Upper Level Science Electives
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9
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General Education Requirements (44 cr):
Foundational Series—19 credits
- Communication Skills (9 cr)
- EN 113/EN 114 College Composition I (3 cr)
- EN 133: College Composition II (3 cr)
- CT 233: Communication Skills I: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
- Critical Inquiry and Informational Literacy (3 cr)
- GE 150: Critical Inquiry and Informational Literacy (3 cr)
- Science and Quantitative Reasoning (7 cr)
- MA 153: College Algebra (3 cr)
- BI 213+BL 211: Human Anatomy and Physiology I—Lecture + Lab (4 cr)
Intellect and Inquiry Series—15 credits
- Art, Language, and Literature (6 cr)
- Inquiry and Intellectual Judgment (3-6 cr)
- Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement (3-6 cr)
Lantern Series—10 credits
- Theological and Ethical Education (6 cr)
- RS 123: The Christian Tradition (3 cr)
- RS 293: Christian Ethics (3 cr)
- Presentation Legacy (2 cr)
- GE 426: Presentation Leadership and Legacy (2 cr)
- Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- GE 148: Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- College Experience (1 cr)
- GE 111: The College Experience (1 cr)
Electives (9 cr)