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Apr 25, 2024
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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology, B.S.
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Biology, the science of life, is one of the most fascinating and rewarding disciplines. Students successfully completing the Avila University Biology major can pursue a variety of career options, including work in the health professions; forensic sciences; forestry; agriculture; fisheries; oceanography; conservation; environmental research and management; medical and scientific publishing; business careers in health administration, instrumentation, and pharmaceuticals; secondary education; or pursue special research interests as a postgraduate biologist.
The candidate for the Bachelor of Science in Biology must complete all general degree requirements as stated earlier in this catalog. Students must complete all Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics courses applicable to degree requirements with a minimum grade of “C.”
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Major Requirements
Completion of the following is required for the Biology major:
In addition, students must take
Additional Requirements
Students are additionally required to take 16 hours of biology electives, with at least 9 of those hours above the 300 level.
Technology Requirement
Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of CS 111 with a C or better.
Note
Students engaged in an internship may substitute BI 495 for BI 492 - these substitutions require the permission of the Biology faculty.
Students are strongly encouraged to take CH 217 , PH 232 , and math through calculus.
Biology Honors Program
Students who have completed fourteen credits of Biology courses with a sufficiently high biology G.P.A. and overall G.P.A. and who have demonstrated promise in other ways may be invited to apply for the biology Honors program. If the student’s application warrants acceptance into the program, he or she may be eligible for graduation with Honors. Graduating with Honors in biology requires completing a three-semester laboratory or field research project (two semesters of BI 493 and one semester of BI 499) of sufficient quality and maintaining a sufficiently high biology and overall G.P.A.
Outcomes
Outcome 1.
Biology majors will acquire a foundation of scientific knowledge that includes the historical development of biological thought, cell theory, biogenesis, homeostasis, gene theory, and ecology. Evolution is stressed throughout the curriculum.
Outcome 2.
Biology majors will learn biology by doing biology. Students will acquire a basic set of laboratory skills. Also, throughout the curriculum, students will be given opportunities to perform independent research projects. Majors will learn to access and critique the primary literature, identify problems, design and implement appropriate procedures using technological tools, work independently or collaboratively, evaluate alternative solutions, and present the results of their work while properly using the language of the discipline. (All Courses)
Outcome 3.
Biology majors will be able to explain the limitations of science and properly place biology among the sciences. Majors will ultimately be able to apply scientific thought processes to broader intellectual and social issues. (All Courses)
Assessment
The outcomes for the biology major are assessed throughout the curriculum through a combination of course written examinations, laboratory written examinations, and completion of a final written report. The final report is based on a laboratory or library research project or an internship in the field. The entire biology faculty reviews this report.
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