Vision: The College of Science and Allied Health aspires to be the global center of excellence in science and allied health education, research and practice.

Mission: The program is to:

• Develop students’ knowledge and skills in the natural sciences,

• Build professional capacity in the health and educational sectors, and

• Be distinguished nationally through teaching and research activities.

Core Goals: On an annual basis we strive to achieve:

Successful accreditation across all programs Timely graduation across all programs

First time graduate exam and board passage scores to meet or exceed the national norm

Graduating compassionate, culturally sensitive, competent scientists, and health practitioners

A culturally, and geographically diverse, high caliber, student population of high integrity

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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

Goals/Objectives

The curriculum is generally designed to:

1. Provide fundamentals of modern biological concepts, principles, and theories.

2. Provide scientific problem-solving methodology.

3. Prepare students for graduate work in the biological sciences.

4. Prepare students for entry into health-related fields such as medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing and others.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: The Biology Program of Study seeks to:

1. Prepare graduates for professional careers or further education in graduate programs;

2. Ensure graduates’ proficiency and competence in the biomedical or environmental sciences

3. Promote leadership, critical thinking skills, and information literacy, and

4. Prepare students to earn a BSc in Biology with concentration in premedical or environmental biology.

Program Description

This program is customized for potential careers in the life or medical sciences. It will satisfy the requirement for BSc in biology, the minimum requirements for entry into medical schools, or advanced studies in the life sciences.

It introduces students to contemporary areas in biology and affords them a competitive academic edge. It also enhances students’ readiness for the science community, increases their chances for employment or admission to graduate and professional schools, and boosts their contribution to national development.

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REQUIREMENT FOR A DEGREE IN BIOLOGY-(138 CREDIT HOURS)

1. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 43

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4. Requirement for Minor in Chemistry (6 Courses) Tot. Cr. - 22

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Prerequisite: For only non-Science Majors

This course is designed to introduce non-biology majors to topics and laboratory skills. It encompasses chemical, physical, and biological principles common to most organisms. Topics of interest include the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic chemistry, organ systems, and Mendelian genetics. The course consists of three lectures and two laboratory sessions per week.

BIOL 102                            PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY                 3 Credit hours

Prerequisite: BIOL 101

This course introduces non-biology majors to topics and laboratory skills with emphasis on animal science. It deals with the survey of the invertebrate including the helminthes, their classification and life cycles. The course also covers introduction to the chordates, their general characteristics, classification along with their representation or examples. The subphylum vertebrata is considered with emphasis on its classes. The course also deals with sex education, sexually transmitted infections (STI), environmental pollution, and personal hygiene and sanitation.

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BIOL 103                            GENERAL BIOLOGY I                           4 Credits hours

Prerequisite: Freshman Science Major

This is the initial biology course for science majors. It is designed to unify biological principles with emphasis on the scientific method, classification of living things, chemical basis of life, cellular structure and function, cellular reproduction, energy metabolism (photosynthesis and respiration), heredity, molecular biology. Laboratory exercises will complement lecture topics. The course consists of two extended lectures and two extended laboratory sessions per week.

BIOL 104                                    GENERAL BIOLOGY II                  4 Credit hours

Prerequisite: BIOL 103

This course is a continuation of BIOL 103, and it encompasses an introduction to the biology of microorganisms (general characteristics, structure, and economic importance); basic plant and animal structure and function; systematics; evolution; ecological factors and energy flow; principles of population biology; and concepts of environmental science. Laboratory exercises complement lecture topics. The course consists of two extended lectures and two extended laboratory sessions per week.

BIOL 201                                    GENERAL ZOOLOGY                    4 Credit hours

Prerequisite: BIOL 104

This course is designed to introduce students to the structure, function, and evolution of major phyla of invertebrates and vertebrates. Topics include the general characteristics, taxonomy, classification, ecology, and economic importance of representative animal phyla. Laboratory exercises will include microscopic study of representative invertebrates and dissections and study of the frog organ system. The course consists of two extended lectures and two extended laboratory sessions per week.

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BIOL 202                            GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY              4 Credit hours

Prerequisite: BIOL 104

This course deals with the general study of microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, and fungi and their interactions with other living things. It covers concepts of microbiology such as microbial structure, growth and metabolism and their application to microbial control and pathogenicity; body defense mechanisms; immune responses; and industrial processes. Topics include: principles and techniques of microbiology; general characteristics, morphology, and parasitic implications of microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, representative fungi); methods of microbial control; body defense mechanisms and immune responses; and applied microbiology. The lab exercises stress basic laboratory techniques such as staining, aseptic techniques, and the biochemical and serological testing for microorganisms. The course consists of two extended lectures and two extended laboratory sessions per week.

BIOL 301                            INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY               4 Credit hours

Prerequisite: BIOL 201

This is a comparative study of major invertebrate phyla with reference to representative types of Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Aschelminthes, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca and Echinodermata. Students should have a general knowledge of the main invertebrate phyla in terms of their common features, morphology, classification, life history, and economic importance. Laboratory work includes dissection of the earthworm, snail, cockroach and crayfish, and study of slides. The course consists of two extended lectures and two extended laboratory sessions per week.

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BIOL 302                                    PARASITOLOGY                             4 Credit hours

Prerequisites: BIOL 301