Major
Minor
Concentration
SCIENCE Career Options If you are a non-science major who is fascinated by the study of the earth, human body, plants, atmosphere, classification, and other aspects of science, consider Maranatha’s Science minor. This program includes a useful introduction to earth science, life science, and physical science, along with an understanding of basic knowledge, methods, and limitations of the field—all taught from a Christian perspective. For Science Education major, see page 168.
• Lab administrative assistant • Consultant • Soil and water technician • Medical receptionist • Scientific data analyst Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees, specialized training, or additional certificates and licenses.
Science Minor Code
Course
Hours
Biological Science (6 hours) ASSC 120 General Biology 1 4 ASSC 121 General Biology 2 4 ASSC 226 Anatomy and Physiology 1 4 ASSC 227 Anatomy and Physiology 2 4 ASSC 229 Botany 4 ASSC 231 Zoology 4 ASSC 234 Microbiology 4 ASSC 325 Genetics 3 ASSC 332 Ecology 4 ASSC 338 Organic Chemistry 1 4 ASSC 339 Organic Chemistry 2 4 ASSC 341 Biochemistry 1 4 ASSC 342 Biochemistry 2 4 ASSC 436 Cell & Molecular Biology 1 3 ASSC 437 Cell & Molecular Biology 2 3 Physical Science (6 hours) ASSC 141 General Chemistry 1 4 ASSC 142 General Chemistry 2 4 ASSC 151 General Physics 1 4 ASSC 152 General Physics 2 4 ASSC 242 Astronomy 3 ASSC 350 Analytical Chemistry 4 ASSC 441 Advanced Physical Geography and Climate 3 Open Science Electives (10 hours) Minimum Hours Required
22
For a Science Concentration: Students must choose a minimum of 14 science credits from the list above.
85