Biology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

If you are interested in biology and are seeking a flexible preparation for further work in biological professions or in research, Maranatha’s Biology major is your best choice.

This program provides ample opportunities to study plants and animals, classify various forms of organisms, make observations, analyze evidence, and solve problems in a quest to increase your understanding of the world God created.

Career Options

• Ecologist • Physiologist • Marine biologist • Zoologist • Medical researcher • Botanist

Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees, specialized training, or additional certificates and licenses.

Code Course Core Requirements (49 hours) ASSC 120 General Biology 1 ASSC 121 General Biology 2 ASSC 141 General Chemistry 1 ASSC 142 General Chemistry 2 ASSC 234 Microbiology ASMA 238 Probability and Statistics HUEN 241 Technical Writing ASSC 325 Genetics ASSC 338 Organic Chemistry 1 ASSC 341 Biochemistry 1 ASSC 342 Biochemistry 2 ASSC 436 Cell & Molecular Biology 1 ASSC 437 Cell & Molecular Biology 2 BIPH 433 Apologetics

Additional Science Electives (16 Hours) ASSC 151 General Physics 1 ASSC 152 General Physics 2 ASSC 226 Anatomy & Physiology 1 ASSC 227 Anatomy & Physiology 2 ASSC 229 Botany ASSC 242 Astronomy ASSC 310 Pre-Med Seminar ASSC 339 Organic Chemistry 2 ASSC 350 Analytical Chemistry

Course Distribution

Biology Requirements Biblical Studies Core Liberal Arts Core Open Electives

Minimum Hours Required

4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 2

4 4 4 4 4 3 1 4 5

65 24 30 9

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Biology Minor

Code Course ASSC 120 General Biology 1 ASSC 121 General Biology 2 ASSC 332 Ecology Electives (10 Hours) ASSC 226 Anatomy and Physiology 1 ASSC 227 Anatomy and Physiology 2 ASSC 229 Botany ASSC 231 Zoology ASSC 234 Microbiology ASSC 325 Genetics ASSC 350 Analytical Chemistry ASSC 436 Cell & Molecular Biology 1 ASSC 437 Cell & Molecular Biology 2 Hours 4 4 4

4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 3

Suggested Schedule

Year 1

General Biology 1

4 General Chemistry 1 4 Old Testament Survey 3 English Composition 1 3 Music Elective 2 16 General Biology 2 General Chemistry 2 New Testament Survey English Composition 2 The Modern World

Year 2

General Science Elective 4 Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism 3 Probability and Statistics 3 Humanities Elective 3 Literature Elective 3 16 Microbiology 4

Baptist Heritage

3 Calculus 1 5 General Science Elective 4 16

Year 3

Biochemistry 1 Organic Chemistry 1 Bible Doctrine 1 or 2 Technical Writing

4 4 3 3 14

Year 4

Cell and Molecular Biology 1 3 Genetics 3 Modern Creationary Thought* 3 Humanities Elective 3 Open Elective 3 15 Biochemistry 2 4 General Science Elective 4 Bible Doctrine 1 or 2 3 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 2 American Studies Elective 3 16

Cell and Molecular Biology 2 3 General Science Elective 4 Apologetics 2 Bible Elective 3 Open Elective 6 18

See page 26 for General Education Core requirements. * Biblical Studies Core Electives reduced to 3 credits with additional requirement of Modern Creationary Thought. Scientific Reasoning requirement is met by requirements in the major. Quantitative Reasoning requirement must be met by Calculus 1.