NSU Catalog 2021-2022 
    
    Nov 22, 2024  
NSU Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biochemistry (BS)


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No grade below a “C” will be accepted in a course taken to fulfill the Biochemistry requirements. Biochemistry courses not used in the major will still count in major GPA. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average in the major to meet graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate ability to design, understand and discuss scientific data; demonstrate ability to breakdown discipline specific problems into multiple steps, resulting in an informed conclusion. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Inquiry and Analysis)
  • Effectively communicate scientific results orally and in writing using methods related to science; effectively communicate mathematical ideas in writing. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
  • Identify appropriate scientific sources; analyze and interpret data; apply mathematical principles to solve applied chemistry/mathematical problems. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Information Literacy)
  • Demonstrate ability to work as a team while completing research/project related endeavors. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Teamwork)
  • Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct scientific research. (Cross-Curricular Skill: Problem Solving)
  • Establish fundamental skills in core disciplines of biology and chemistry.

Total: 60-65 Credits


General Education Requirements


Baccalaureate degrees - 30 credits

Associate degrees - 24 credits

Goal #1: Written Communication (6 credits Baccalaureate/Associate)


Student enrollment in the initial English course is determined by the Board of Regents placement policy (2:7.6).

Goal #2: Oral Communication (3 credits Baccalaureate/Associate)


Goal #3: Social Sciences (6 credits Baccalaureate [in two disciplines]/3 credits Associate)


Baccalaureate - Six (6) credits hours (in two disciplines).

Elementary Education majors and Special Education majors must take POLS 100 , GEOG 210 , and HIST 151  or HIST 152 .

Goal #4: Arts and Humanities (6 credits Baccalaureate [in two disciplines]/3 credits Associate)


Baccalaureate - Six (6) credits hours (in two disciplines).

Goal #5: Mathematics (3 credits Baccalaureate/Associate)


Student enrollment in the initial Mathematics course is determined by the Board of Regents placement policy (AAC Guidelines 7.6).

Goal #6: Natural Sciences (6 credits Baccalaureate/3 Credits Associate)


Associate Degree Flexibility (3 credits)


Students have the flexibility to select an additional three credits from Goal #3, #4, or #6 with courses selected from different disciplinary prefixes.

Degree Requirements (BS) - 9 credits


Human Values (3 credits)


Additional Course (3 credits)


NOTE (MATH 123):


MATH 123  is required for this program. MATH 103  or higher if taken will count for GE Goal #5.

TOTAL DEGREE: 120 CREDITS


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