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Natural Science
 

Courses in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and wildlife ecology help students prepare for graduate programs in the sciences or professional programs in the health care professions. Extensive laboratory and field training provided in the Natural Science coursework also prepare students to seek employment in industrial laboratories and the public sector. In addition to the quality of the instruction provided, opportunities for undergraduate research and internship experiences are strengths of the program. Selected students have the opportunity to present the results of their research at regional and national scientific meetings and to have their work published in international scientific journals. This effort has been recognized and supported by generous grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.

 

The Natural Science Bachelors Degree Program (B.S., B.A.) consists of a core of courses to provide the students with a general background. In addition to completing these core courses, the student must also select and complete one (1) of the several options within the curriculum. These options will allow the student to work towards a variety of career and occupational goals.

 

Please note: The following requirements come from 2010 - 2011 college catalog.

 

Natural Science Core

   

 

Hrs
Biol 102 Introductory Zoology

4
Chem 101 General Chemisty I

5
Choose one (1) earth science course from the following
ESci 221

Principles of Earth Science (required for Natural Science)

OR

4
ESci 230

Limnology

(required for Wildlife Ecology, Natural Science, Physical Science and Nuclear Tech)

  
Total Natural Science Core Courses 13
Entering freshmen majoring in Natural Science should enroll for Biol 101 or Biol 102 and Chem 101 and Eng 101 during their first semester at Peru State College.  

 

Biological Science Option

The Biological Science option is designed for students planning to enroll in a graduate or professional school after completion of the baccalaureate degree.
Biodiversity
Biol 101 Introductory Botany

4
Biol 301 Microbiology

4
Theoretical Context and Synthesis
Biol 311 Evolution and Systematic Biology

3
Biol 317 Ecology

4
Biol 404 Genetics

3
Advanced Oranismal Biology
Biol 420 Comparative Anatomy and Evolution of the Vertebrates

4
Choose one (1) advanced invertebrate course from the following:

 
Biol 365 Entomology: the Natural History of Great Plains Insects 4
Biol 380 Invertebrate Zoology 4
Biol 398 Human Parasitology 4
Biol 440 Wildlife Parasitology 4
Choose one (1) advanced vertebrate course from the following:

 
Biol 422 Biology of the Ectotherms: Ichthyology and Herpetology 4
Biol 424 Biology of the Endotherms: Mammalogy and Ornithology 4
Supporting Coursework
Chem 102 General Chemistry II

5
Electives in Biology or upper level Chemistry

3-8
Biol 495 - Senior Compentency
Choose one (1) of the following:

 
Biol 412 Experimental Biology (capstone experience) 3
Biol 490 Undergraduate Research Thesis 3
    Total for Biological Science Option 54-59
All students in the Biological Science Option must take the following courses in the General Studies Curriculum: Math 340: Statistics.  

Biological Science Option

The Biological Science optionis designed for students plainning to enroll in a graduate or professional school after completion of the baccalaureate degree.

Biodiversity

  
Biol 101 Introducotry Botany 4
Biol 301 Microbiology 4

 

Wildlife Ecology Option

The Wildlife Ecology option is designed for students interested in careers as conservation officers or park rangers.
Biodiversity
Biol 101 Introductory Botany

4
Biol 301 Microbiology

4
Theoretical Context and Synthesis
Biol 311 Evolution and Systematic Biology

3
Biol 317 Ecology

4
Biol 404 Genetics

3

Wildlife and Conservation Ecology

 
Biol 350 Conservation and Management

3
Biol 355 Wildlife Techniques

2
Biol 422 Biology of the Ectotherms: Ichthyology and Herpetology

4
Biol 424 Biology of the Endotherms: Mammalogy and Ornithology

4
Supporting Coursework  
Chem 102 General Chemistry II 5
- - Electives in Biology or Chemistry 3-8
Biol 495 Senior Competency  
Choose one of the following:

 
Biol 414 Internship in Wildlife Biology (capstone experience) 3
Biol 490 Undergraduate Research Thesis 3
    Total for Wildlife Ecology Option 55-60
All students in the Wildlife Ecology Option must take the following courses in the General Studies Curriculum: Math 340: Statistics  

 

Biology Subject Endorsement Option

A Biology Subject Endorsement is offered as part of the teacher education program.
Biodiversity
Biol 101 Introductory Botany

4
Biol 301 Microbiology

4
Biol 312 Human Physiology 4
Theoretical Context and Synthesis
Biol 311 Evolution and Systematic Biology

3
Biol 317 Ecology

4
Biol 404 Genetics

3

Electives in upper-level Biology

3-4
Choose one (1) physics course from the following

 
Phys 100 Introductory Physics 5
Phys 201 General Physics I 5
    Total for Biology Subject Endorsement Option 43-44
All students in the Biology Subject Endorsement Option must take the following courses in the General Studies Curriculum: Math 340; Statistics. Students preparing to teach Biology must take the Education core and the Secondary Education Option.  

 

Chemistry Subject Endorsement Option

A Chemistry Subject Endorsement is offered as part of the teacher education program.
Chem 102 General Chemistry II

5
Chem 205 Principles of Qualitative Analysis

4
Chem 301 Introductory Organic and Biochemistry

or

  

4-5
Chem 303 Organic Chemistry
Chem 431 Biochemistry

4
Chem 461 Molecular Biology and Molecular Techniques

4
Supporting Coursework
Choose one physics course from the following

 
Phys 100 Introductory Physics 5
Phys 201 General Physics I 5
    Total for Biology Subject Endorsement Option 39-40
All students in the Chemistry Subject Endorsement Option must take the following courses in the General Studies Curriculum: Math 340: Statistics. Students preparing to teach Chemistry must take the Education Core and the Secondary Education Option.  

 

Natural Science Option

A Natural Science Field Endorsement is offered as part of the teacher education program. There are two (2) different emphases in the Natural Science option; students must choose either the Biology Emphasis or the Chemistry Emphasis.

BIOLOGY EMPHASIS  
Biol 101 Introductory Botany

4
Biol 301 Microbiology

4
Biol 311 Evolution and Systematic Biology

3
Biol 312 Human Physiology 4
Biol 317 Ecology

4
Biol 404 Genetics

3
Chem 102 General Chemistry II

5
Chem 303 Organic Chemistry I

5
Phys 201 General Physics I 5

 
Total for Biology Emphasis

37
CHEMISTRY EMPHASIS  
Chem 102 General Chemistry II 5
Chem 205 Principles of Qualitative Analysis

4
Chem 303 Organic Chemistry I

5
Chem 431 Biochemistry

4
Chem 461 Molecular Biology and Molecular Techniques

4
Biol 101 Introductory Botany

4
Biol 301 Microbiology

4
Biol 311 Evolution and Systematic Biology 3
Phys 201 General Physics I 5
    Total for Chemisty Emphasis 38

 

Nuclear Technology Option

In addition to the specific coursework requirements listed below, the candidate for this option must also be a licensed reactor operator. Questions regarding this program should be directed to the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.
Math 225 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

5
Math 226 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II

5
Phys 201 General Physics

5
Phys 202 General Physics

5
Biol 210 Human Anatomy

4
Biol 312 Human Physiology

4
ESci 220 Energy

3
Econ 222 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
    Total for Nuclear Technology Option 34

 

Biology Minor

Students majoring in areas other than Biological Science or Wildlife Ecology and seeking background in Biology may select the Biology Minor.
Biol 101 Introductory Botany

4
Biol 102 Introductory Zoology

4
Biol 301 Microbiology

4
Biol 311 Evolution and Systematic Biology

3
Biol 317 Ecology

4
Biol 404 Genetics 3
    Total for Biology Minor 22

 

Chemistry Minor

Students majoring in areas other than Chemistry or Physical Science and seeking background in Chemistry may select the Chemistry Minor.
Chem 101 General Chemistry I

5
Chem 102 General Chemistry II

5
Chem 301 Introductory Organic and Biochemistry

4
Chem 431 Biochemistry

4
Chem 461 Molecular Biology and Molecular Techniques 4
    Total for Chemistry Minor 22