Biology–Health Professions
Biology provides a broad background in the life sciences in order to equip you with knowledge and skills to serve God’s creation. Required courses will introduce you to the created order of life, while advanced courses will permit you to concentrate in areas of particular interest. The biology major options will prepare you for a career in ecological science, in medicine and related health professions, in teaching, or to begin graduate or other professional studies in these areas.
Major requirements
Biology electives: 20
BIO 115SN - General Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology
An introduction to molecular and cellular biology, with an examination ofthe processes common to living organisms and an introduction to thediversity of life, emphasizing unicellular organisms. This introduction willprovide students with a basic understanding of macromolecules, cellstructure and function, respiration and photosynthesis, the cell cycle,meiosis, genetics, mechanisms of evolutionary change, and Christianperspectives on evolutionary biology. (4 credits) (NWCore option underScience and the Natural World) Note: Three lectures and 3 hours of laboratory work per week.
BIO 116 - General Biology: Ecology and Organismal Biology
General Biology II is an introduction to organismal biology emphasizing the diversity of life forms. Representative organisms from the plant and animal kingdoms will be emphasized. Students will also be introduced to basic ecological concepts and Christian perspectives on stewardship. (4 credits)
Choose one course: 4
BIO 202WI - Genetics and Genomics
An introduction to the principles of heredity and their practicalapplications. Prerequisites: BIO115SN or 116. (4 credits) (Writingintensive) Note: Includes 3 credits of lab per week. A fee is associated with this course (http://www.nwciowa.edu/tuition/fees).
BIO 327 - Biochemistry:Molecular Genetics
No course description available.
Cognate requirements:
Chemistry, biochemistry or physics electives 8
Choose one sequence: 8
CHE 101 - College Chemistry
No course description available.
CHE 102 - College Chemistry
An introductory course in organic and biological chemistry. The content is especially suited to meet the needs of students whose programs require only one year of chemistry.Prerequisite: CHE101.(4 credits)
CHE 111 - General Chemistry
An introductory course in chemistry that emphasizes physical and inorganic concepts, problems and calculations. Topics include chemical reactions, stoichiometry, properties of gases, thermochemistry, theories of atomic structure, and chemical bonding. The general chemistry sequence (Chemistry 111 and Chemistry 112) is recommended for students with good math / science preparations who intend to proceed to advanced courses in chemistry, the biological sciences or engineering. Prerequisites: high school chemistry and ACT mathscore of at least 24 (SAT 570 or above). (4 credits)
CHE 112 - General Chemistry
A continuation of Chemistry 111. Topics covered include kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry and nuclear chemistry.Prerequisite: CHE111 or consent of the instructor.(4 credits)
Total credits required: 48
Note:
All Biology Health Professions majors are required to take at least 12 credits of 300-level (or above) biology courses, at least 8 credits of which must have a laboratory.
