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MAKE AN IMPACT At its core, biology is the study of God’s creation. It gives us insight into how living systems work, their interaction with one another, and how they develop and change over time. As a biologist, you will learn to ask questions, make observations, analyze evidence and be a problem solver. At Simpson University, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the natural world through the lens of a Christian worldview, acquiring the skills you need to make a difference.

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4 Years Full TimeTransfer options are available

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DEGREE STRUCTURETake General Biology and General Chemistry as well as introductory courses in English, Psychology and Bible. Go on camp-outs with your fellow biology majors and professors, and join the Biology Club.

Continue to build on your knowledge base with Cell and Molecular Biology and Genetics, along with Organic Chemistry, and the math sequence. Take Bible courses and courses in the humanities to broaden your worldview. (Consider spending a semester at the Best Semester Costa Rica program.)

Expand your world with Ecology and the Physics sequence. Begin to choose your electives within the major and work with your faculty advisor to research graduate opportunities. Upper-division Bible courses challenge you to dive deeper into God’s Word. (Think about summer field courses at Au Sable Institute or propose a summer research project with one of our faculty.)

Complete your electives in the major and experience our senior capstone course. Get ready for the world!

OUR BIOLOGY MAJOR is designed to give you a strong, broad-based background in the biological sciences, in preparation for graduate work in biology or related disciplines. Biology majors at Simpson University also recognize their responsibilities as communicators to both the church and the public.

PROGRAM GOALSAs a biology major at Simpson Unviersity, you can expect to:

¾ Attain a foundation of broad-based knowledge in biology as well as the physical sciences.

¾ Master the use of laboratory techniques specific to those fields in order to acquire meaningful data.

¾ Practice keenly analyzing and evaluating scientific information, and gain the ability to propose future paths for investigation.

¾ Develop the communication skills needed in order to read, write, and present scientific information with excellence.¾ Explore the intersections among Christian morality and worldviews, scientific inquiry, and decision-making.

COURSE OVERVIEWFOUNDATIONAL STUDIES (ALL MAJORS)

All students will undertake courses in Humanities, Sciences, Biblical Studies/Theology.

CORE SUBJECTS FOR BIOLOGY

¾ General Biology I &II¾ Introduction to Psychology¾ Cell and Molecular Biology¾ Genetics¾ Ecology ¾ Senior Seminar

¾ General Chemistry I & II¾ Organic Chemistry I & II¾ Math for the Life Sciences I: Calculus¾ Math for the Life Sciences II: Statistics ¾ General Physics I & II

• Biological research• Environmental engineering *• Biotechnology *• Patent and environmental law• Agriculture *• Allied health professions• Wildlife biology *

• Public health• Science education *• Medical school *• Pharmacy school *• Graduate programs *• Public school teacher *

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

YOUR CAREER BEGINS HEREIf you have a fascination for life and a desire to understand God’s creation and how it all works, then a degree in biology is for you. At Simpson University, we believe that studying biology will equip you for a wide variety of careers where you can make a difference in the world. Beyond the exciting job opportunities that will open up, the biology program will also prepare you for medical, dental, veterinary, or pharmacy school.

• Medicine• Dentistry• Physical Therapy

• Career as a Physician Assistant (PA)

PRE-HEALTH SPECIALIZATIONOur Pre-Health Specialization is designed for individuals interested in pursuing professional or graduate studies in:

* Ways our graduates are currently using or intend to use their biology degree

The Pre-Health Specialization courses are an optional addition for students interested in the fields listed above. Specialization course units will not count directly toward the Biology major (unless applied toward unrestricted elective units).— Kyle Ochoa ‘13

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