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Biology, B.S.

Students with biology training proceed to a variety of fields depending on their interests and opportunities. The degree prepares students well for further education in master’s, doctoral, and professional programs. Post-secondary goals should be discussed during advising to ensure the best selection of electives to meet possible requirements. Those entering the biology field directly may work in public health, natural resources, pharmaceutical industries, environmental testing and management, clinical laboratories, animal care and research, and many others.

Program Requirements

Bethel Core

BIBL 215Old Testament Literature

3
BIBL 216New Testament Literature

3
CHEM 163General Chemistry I

4
ENGL 101Written Communication II

3
ENGL 102Written Communication III

3
 
MATH 124Applied Calculus

3
OR
MATH 131Calculus I

4
 
PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3
PSYC 182General Psychology

3
SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3
THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3
 
COMM and Foreign Language
Choose 6 credits from the following:

6
Foreign Language (two semesters)

6
OR
Foreign Language (one semester)

3
AND
COMM 171Speech Communication

3
 
Choose two of three options for a total of 6 hours:

6
FA/THTR/LIT/ART/Music
Elective

3
HIST
History Elective

3
LIT
Literature Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:43-44

Major Requirements

BIOL 125General Biology: Cell and Molecular

4
BIOL 126General Biology:Botany and Zoology

4
BIOL 208Intermediate Molecular Cell Biology

3
BIOL 309Genetics

4
CHEM 164General Chemistry II

4
CHEM 365Organic Chemistry I

4
NS 200Science & Faith Seminar

1
NS 333Scientific Research Methods

2
 
PHYS 121General Physics I

4
OR
PHYS 122General Physics II

4
Total Credit Hours:30
CHEM163 will count as part of the Bethel Core

Choose a concentration from the following (12-13 hours):

 

Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration:

BIOL 312Microbiology

4
CHEM 366Organic Chemistry II

4
CHEM 460Biochemistry

4
MATH 131Calculus I

4
Total Credit Hours:12
MATH 131 Calculus I is counted as part of the Bethel Core

Organismal Biology Concentration

BIOL 313Ecology

4
 
MATH 124Applied Calculus

3
OR
MATH 131Calculus I

4
 
Choose 8 credits from the following:

8
NS 201Special Topics in the Natural Sciences

1-4
BIOL 215Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4
BIOL 312Microbiology

4
BIOL 399Internship in Biology

1-4
BIOL 413Independent Study in Biology

0-3
CHEM 460Biochemistry

4
Au Sable Courses

4
Total Credit Hours:12-13
MATH 124 or MATH 131 are counted as part of the Bethel Core

Option for a Chemistry Minor

CHEM 280Analytical Chemistry

4
AND
CHEM 366Organic Chemistry II

4
OR
CHEM 460Biochemistry

4
Total Credit Hours:8
 

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:25-35

Total Credit Hours: 120