Science

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.

Career Options

• 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 ASSC 121 General Biology 2 ASSC 226 Anatomy and Physiology 1 ASSC 227 Anatomy and Physiology 2 ASSC 229 Botany ASSC 231 Zoology ASSC 234 Microbiology ASSC 325 Genetics 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3

ASSC 332 Ecology ASSC 338 Organic Chemistry 1 ASSC 339 Organic Chemistry 2 ASSC 341 Biochemistry 1 ASSC 342 Biochemistry 2 ASSC 436 Cell & Molecular Biology 1 ASSC 437 Cell & Molecular Biology 2 Physical Science (6 hours) ASSC 141 General Chemistry 1 ASSC 142 General Chemistry 2 ASSC 151 General Physics 1 ASSC 152 General Physics 2 4 4 4 4 4 3 3

4 4 4 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.

SPOTLIGHTFaculty

TIMOTHY MEIER

Maranatha welcomed Tim Meier to the Applied Science faculty in 2018. He has master’s degrees in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and spent 25 years working as a microbiologist and senior biochemist for Eli Lilly and Company. He says, “After finishing a career in pharmaceutical research I wanted to help the next generation of students interested in science prepare for their ministry. I believe sharing my experience as a researcher will complement the academic training they will receive while attending MBU and better prepare them for the challenges of a scientific career.”

PHILIP PRICE

Phil Price has taught a variety of residential and online mathematics courses at Maranatha since 2002. He credits his love of teaching to the Christlike teachers he had throughout his years of schooling. “I am thankful that God has called me to serve at MBU, alongside a wonderful team of fellow believers. Working with the students that God brings us is a wonderful privilege!” Phil and his wife, Kathleen, love interacting with students on campus and in their church ministry.

where are they now ANDREA ETTER

BIO

Andrea (Ray) Etter (’11) graduated from Purdue University in 2017 with her PhD in Microbiology and Food Safety. Since January 2019, she has served at the University of Vermont as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding the role of bacterial stress tolerance in foodborne outbreaks and on determining how common Salmonella is in backyard chickens and chicks. She currently teaches two courses—Global Food Safety and Deadly Foods: Outbreak Investigation. She and her husband are also active in their local church where they co-lead a small group.

MAJOR

Biology

LOCATED

Vermont

GRADUATED

2011