The Bachelor of Science in Biology will equip you for a broad range of life science related careers. The curriculum includes courses in the foundational sciences of biology, chemistry and physics laying the groundwork for advanced courses in subdisciplines across the biological sciences. While emphasis is placed on human biology, students will be exposed to the diversity of the living world including animals, plants and microbes. The curriculum also includes laboratory components with nearly all of the courses so students develop hands-on field and laboratory skills in addition to the knowledge gained in the classroom.
Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Biology will be prepared for masters or doctoral work in the Biological Sciences as well as employment in areas such as environmental biology and animal care. Some will also pursue careers in veterinary medicine or science education.
As you study biology at Columbia International University, our goal is to help you worship God better as you gain a deeper understanding of the created world. Additionally, we strive to promote stewardship and care for the diversity of living things on earth recognizing the uniqueness of man and woman created in the image of God.
Campus
January 3, 2025
120
College of Arts & Sciences
ABHE, SACSCOC
* Postgraduate training required.
Our lab courses will introduce you to equipment, develop your research skills and prepare you for the advanced laboratory courses later in the program.
Our objective is to facilitate your professional development in safe laboratory practices which will help you in any career path.
As we prepare you to be successful on the job and in graduate school, our ultimate purpose is to help you grow in your faith and your ability to share it as you give glory to the Creator.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog at one of the options below:
A calculus course intended for those studying business, economics, or other related business majors. The following topics are presented with applications in the business world: functions, graphs, limits, exponential and logarithmic functions, differentiation, integration, techniques and applications of integration, partial derivatives, optimization, and the calculus of several variables. Each textbook section has an accompanying homework set to help the student better understand the material.
An exploration and evaluation of origins theories including evolution and creation models. Emphasis is placed on the origin of life, origin of species, and the origin of man.
An investigation of the structure and function of the eukaryotic cell. Emphasis is placed on molecular organization, gene regulation, organelle structure and function, protein targeting, vesicular transport, cell signaling, and the cell cycle. Hands on laboratory exercises reinforce concepts from lecture.
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