2004-05 Catalog
2004-05 Greenville College CatalogDepartmentsBIOLOGYProfessors - William
B. Ahern (Department Head), James
M. Lang Biology | Environmental Biology | Biology Education The Department of Biology is committed to excellence. Our mission is two-fold: First is to prepare biological scientists who demonstrate open-minded inquiry, integrity, service, and stewardship of God's creation, and the second is to help the liberal arts student to better understand and appreciate their role in God's created order. We see this commitment as an affirmation of the mission of Greenville College . A broad introduction to the concepts and principles of the important areas of modern biology is fundamental. South Central Illinois provides nature's huge laboratory for the Greenville College Biology Department. Prairie, woodland, wetland areas, and aquatic areas such as Governor Bond Lake and Carlyle Reservoir are within easy reach for field studies. The Ayers Field Station, located a few miles north of the College, provides students with opportunities to gain hands-on field experience. In addition, the AuSable Institute for Environmental Studies, located near Traverse City , Michigan offers a setting of forests, wetlands, lakes, and wild rivers where students can take summer or Interterm courses dealing with stewardship of created resources. Graduates of the Department of Biology have gained excellent preparation for medical and other professional schools in the health sciences as well as admission to graduate programs in a variety of biological fields. Others are prepared for bachelor level positions in research laboratories, conservation, and high school teaching. Biology majors are encouraged to do independent work through course honors, biological problems, departmental honors, or the biology practicum. The biology major requires 32 credits of biology and eight credits of chemistry. It is strongly recommended that all biology majors take at least one semester of mathematics, statistics, computer science, physical science, or physics. The biology major leads to a bachelor of arts degree. Biology Major Requirements BIO 110 General Biology (4 cr) The environmental biology major has the opportunity to select an emphasis that best meets their educational and career goals. Both the Naturalist/Interpreter Emphasis (requiring 48 credits) and the Graduate Studies Emphasis (requiring 57 credits) lead to a bachelor of science degree. Environmental Biology Naturalist/Interpreter Emphasis Requirements BIO 110 General Biology (4 cr) * The Environmental Biology (both emphasis) practicum requirement may be met by completing any combination of approved courses through AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies and BIO 405 Practicum.
Environmental Biology Graduate Studies Emphasis Requirements BIO 110 General Biology (4 cr) * The Environmental Biology (both emphasis) practicum requirement may be met by completing any combination of approved courses through AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies and BIO 405 Practicum.
The biology education major requires 50 hours of science courses plus 44 credits of professional studies in education. The biology education major leads to a bachelor of science degree. Biology Specialization Requirements BIO110 General Biology (4 cr) Required Professional Studies Courses EDU 101 Introduction to Educational Practices (3 cr)
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