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Nov 21, 2024
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NSU Catalog 2022-2023 [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.
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Quantitative Elective (1-4 credits)
Choose one (1):
Advanced Biology Electives (12 credits)
Choose three (3):
Advanced Chemistry Electives (6-8 credits)
Choose two (2):
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 found in the Academic Affairs Guideline 7.6.B.
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 found in the Academic Affairs Guidelines 7.6.A.
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
Quantitative Course (3 credits)
A course in Mathematics with a pre-requisite of MATH 114 or higher.
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 CREDITS REQUIRED: 120 CREDITS
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