RDP.BSBIO - BS Biology (residential)
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Modality. Point University offers the B.S. in Biology in on-ground format at its main campus in West Point, Georgia. An online "course companion" includes a gradebook and supplementary materials.
Learning Outcomes
Program Purpose and Student Learning Objectives
Purpose. The purpose of the B.S. in Biology program is to provide a comprehensive foundation of the concepts and methodologies of biology (and related sciences) within a Christian worldview, preparing graduates to pursue careers in biology-related vocations and/or graduate degrees in science-related disciplines, medicine, and other health sciences.
The Biology Major builds on Point University’s mission, values, and Core Curriculum (General Studies and Character Formation) to accomplish the following student learning objectives:
Objective 1: Demonstrate a knowledge base within the study of biology.
Objective 2: Understand the process by which biological data is gathered, analyzed, and interpreted.
Objective 3: Develop a foundation for understanding humans in relation to the living environment.
Objective 4: Demonstrate personal integrity and an awareness of the ethical issues in the life sciences.
Objective 5: Develop an internally consistent philosophy of life that integrates science and Scripture.
Objective 6: Outline a basic foundation for employment in biology-related vocations.
Recommended Course Sequence
Recommended Course Sequence for B.S. in Biology | |
FIRST YEAR BBS 102 The Drama of Scripture (3) EFT 101 Effective Thinking (1) ENG 101 Critical Reading & Writing I (3)+ ENG 102 Critical Reading & Writing II (3)+ NSC 103-103L Biology I with Lab (4)+ NSC 104-104L Biology II with Lab (4)+ MTH 120 College Algebra [or higher] (3) PHE 201 First Aid & CPR (1) PSY 103 Introduction to Psychology (3) SOC Sociology core selection (3) General Elective (3) TOTAL CREDITS: 31 | SECOND YEAR BBS 202 Jesus: The Focus of Scripture (3) COM 205 Public Speaking (3) HFA core selections 1-2 (6) HIS ___ History core elective (3) NSC 215-215L Human Anat/Phys I w/Lab (4)+ NSC 216-216L Human Anat/Phys II w/Lab (4)+ NSC 228-228L Gen. Chemistry I w/ Lab (4)+ NSC 229-229L Gen Chemistry II w/ Lab (4)+ TOTAL CREDITS: 31 |
THIRD YEAR BBS 304 Scripture: Reading & Interpretation (3) BBS ___ Biblical Studies elective (3) MTH 117 Introductory Statistics (3) NSC 106-106L Environmental Science w/Lab (4) NSC 303 Methods in Research (3) [WE] NSC 307-307L Microbiology with Lab (4) [WE] NSC 310 Cell Biology (3) General Electives (8) TOTAL CREDITS: 31
+Take these courses in consecutive terms | FOURTH YEAR NSC 401 Ethics in Science (3) NSC 421-421L Genetics with Lab (4) NSC Science or related elective course 1 (4) NSC Science or related elective course 2 (4) THE 405 Christ, Culture & Career (3) [WE] General Electives (9) TOTAL CREDITS: 27 |