Biology (BS)

College of Science and Technology (formerly known as College of Information Technology)

Major Requirements (42 credit hours)

Biology (BS) (127 credit hours)

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• BI 101 General Biology I

  Study of cell structure, function, and metabolism. Surveys the three major areas of modern biological science: genetics and molecular biology, evolution, and ecology. (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• BI 102 General Biology II

  Survey of biological diversity in the five kingdoms of living organisms, including study of organ systems in animals with emphasis on the human body. Survey of plant structure, function, and diversity. Prerequisite: None required, BI 101 recommended. (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• BI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I

  Structure and function of the human body, includes basic concepts, terminology, the cell, histology, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and immune systems. Required for nursing students, recommended for students pursuing teacher certification in Physical Education. (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• BI 202 Anatomy and Physiology II

  Continuation of BI 201 includes nervous, sensory, endocrine, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Required for nursing students; recommended for Sociology and Psychology Majors. Prerequisite: BI 201 or equivalent, or permission of instructor (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• BI 204 Human Genetics

  Mendelian and modified Mendelian inheritance including genotypic and phenotypic variability, DNA replication, protein synthesis, and genetic abnormalities.

• BI 210 Zoology

  Invertebrate and vertebrate zoology including: classification, development, morphology, anatomy, and physiology of the animal phyla. (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• BI 211 Botany

  Anatomy and physiology of plants; major emphasis on the plant body, stems, leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, and wood classification and survey of major groups. (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• BI 303 Microbiology

  General, medical, ecological, and applied microbiology including: bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminthic organisms. Prerequisites: BI 101 and BI 102 or BI 201 and BI 202 or equivalent (4 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• BI 310 Immunology

  Cellular and humoral mediated immunology mechanisms including: structure of immunoglobulins and cellular mediators, autoimmunity, tissue transplantation, tumor immunology, and the immunological basis of diagnosis and therapeutics. Prerequisite: BI 101 or permission of instructor—BI 303 recommended

• BI 410 Developmental Biology

  Embryological development including: fertilization, cellular division, early development, differentiation, and precocious growth of multicellular organisms. Prerequisites: BI 101, BI 210, junior or senior standing (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• BI 480 Senior Thesis in Biology

  A project developed by student and instructor culminating in a written and oral report to the faculty. Project may involve lab and/or field research and/or an extensive investigation of current scientific literature in a specified area of Biology. Prepares students for presentations in the workforce. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the instructor

In addition, the following are required (29 credit hours)

• CH 115 General Chemistry I

  Studies chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermo chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, measurements, the periodic Table, solids, liquids, gases, and solutions. Also includes qualitative and quantitative analysis. For students majoring in science or in pre-professional programs or allied health fields. Prerequisite: High School Algebra (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• CH 116 General Chemistry II

  Continuation of CH 115. Includes the study of acids, bases, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, hydrogen and its compounds, nonmetals, metalloids, and metals and their compounds. Prerequisite: CH 115 (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• CH 210 Organic Chemistry I

  Includes a study of the structure and functions of the many functional groups of organic chemicals. Includes: Hydrocarbons, hybridization, nomenclature, stereochemistry, addition, elimination, and substitution reactions, and SN1, SN2, E1, and E2 mechanisms. Prerequisites: CH 115 and CH 116, or permission of instructor (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• CH 211 Organic Chemistry II

  Continuation of CH 210. Includes a study of addition, elimination, and substitution reactions, carbon-skeletal rearrangements, multi-step synthesis, polymers, SN1, SN2, E1, E2 mechanisms, biological molecules, noncovalent interactions between organic molecules, catalysis, and the molecular basis of drug action. (3 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• BI 306 Biochemistry

  Fundamentals of modern biochemistry including such topics as molecular biology, the synthesis and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, the study of energy metabolism, enzymes, genetic coding, and other topics in the field. Prerequisites: CH 210 and 211 or equivalent (4 credit hrs lecture; 1 credit hr lab)

• PC 101 Introduction to Physics

  Includes the study of mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, the atom and nuclear physics. Prerequisites: High school algebra and MA 101, or permission of the instructor. (3 credit hrs lecture, 1 credit hr lab)

• MA 240 Applied Statistics

  Provides the theoretical basis and the problem solving experience needed to apply the techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics, to evaluate such daily inputs as organizational reports and to improve decision making over a wide range of areas. Topics include: Descriptive Measures; Distribution Shapes; Concepts of Probability of Discrete and Continuous Random Variables; Hypothesis Testing of One, Two Samples; Chi-Square and F-Test; Regression; Anova; Using Excel, Minitab, TI 83+ or SPSS for Solving & Interpreting Statistical Problems. Prerequisite: MA101 (4 credit hrs)

Bellevue University students anticipating careers in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medical Technology, Clinical Perfusion, Nursing, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Respiratory Care, Veterinary Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine, and other Allied Health studies may take course requirements at Bellevue University for admission into the respective programs.

Consult faculty about specific course requirements necessary for application.

Refer also to Health Science major.