Biology
The Biology programs are offered as Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. Within these programs, students can choose a concentration that meets their interests and career goals. For students choosing the Bachelor of Arts program, a choice of either the general biology or exercise science concentrations can be made.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students and graduates of The Department of Biology will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the core concepts of biological literacy* including evolution, structure and function, information flow and exchange, systems, and transformations of energy and matter.
- Apply knowledge of the core concepts of biological literacy to understanding specialized areas of biology.
- Apply the process of science. • Tap into the interdisciplinary nature of science.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific information and ideas
- Conduct science ethically and for the greater good.
- Develop skills in self-learning.
* NDC Department of Biology program level objectives are aligned with the National Science Foundation and American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education. For more information on this national initiative, visit visionandchange.org.
BIOLOGY MAJOR (BA): EXERCISE SCIENCE CONCENTRATION
31 additional credits to the Biology Program Core Credits
The Exercise Science concentration is designed to prepare students interested in continuing their education through a graduate program to earn an advanced degree in physical therapy.
BIOLOGY MAJOR (BA): GENERAL BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION
11 additional credits to the Biology Program Core Credits
The General Biology program is designed for those students who plan to enter careers in business, secondary education, technical support, or other areas that relate to the Biological Sciences. It is not intended for students planning to enroll in graduate or professional programs in the Biological Sciences or related areas. Students are recommended to pursue a minor area of study, such as in chemistry or business.
BIOLOGY MAJOR (BS): COMPREHENSIVE BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION
26 additional credits to the Biology Program Core Credits
The Comprehensive Biology program will prepare students for graduate studies and research, medicine, podiatry, dentistry, veterinary medicine, allied health and applied biology. Graduates will have acquired a broad foundation of knowledge in the biological and physical sciences as well as the ability to use this knowledge.
BIOLOGY MINOR
24 Credits
This minor is proposed specifically for students who have a chemistry background and may already have requirements for certain biology courses.
