Biology, Biomedical Concentration

This option offers a concentration in cellular and molecular biology and is recommended for those interested in biotechnology, biomedical research and professional school in medicine (veterinary as well as human), dentistry, podiatry and optometry. A minimum combined new SAT score of 1270 (sum of the reading and writing, and math section scores), or composite ACT score of 27 at the time of acceptance into Covenant College is strongly recommended for those choosing the biomedical concentration.

The core and distribution requirements for a major in biology are those listed for baccalaureate degrees with the exception that CHE 121 General Chemistry I is fulfilling the natural science lab requirement, and is already required for the major.

Requirements for Major

Core Curriculum Requirements 54 hour(s).
Electives 3-8 hour(s).

Major and Supporting Course Requirements

These requirements may include enough units in chemistry for a chemistry minor. If an additional minor is desired, the total number of units taken may exceed the 126 needed for graduation.

BIO 111 General Biology I 4 hour(s).
BIO 112 General Biology II 4 hour(s).
BIO 242 Cellular and Molecular Biology 4 hour(s).
BIO 261 Ecology 4 hour(s).
BIO 291 Biological Perspectives 3 hour(s).
BIO 311 Practicum in Biology 0 to 3 hour(s).
BIO 490 Biology Seminar 1 hour(s).
BIO 492 Capstone Project in Biology 2 hour(s).
BIO 494 Senior Seminar 2 hour(s).
CHE 121 General Chemistry I 3 hour(s).
CHE 121L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hour(s).
CHE 122 General Chemistry II 3 hour(s).
CHE 122L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hour(s).
CHE 323 Organic Chemistry I 4 hour(s).
CHE 324 Organic Chemistry II 4 hour(s).
PHY 131 General College Physics I 4 hour(s).
PHY 132 General College Physics II 4 hour(s).
Mathematics through MAT 142 Precalculus . If a math placement level of 4 or higher is received, then one additional math course is required (e.g.
MAT 145 Calculus I
, or
STA 252 Elementary Statistics: Concepts and Methods
) 3-4 hour(s).

Biology electives

Group 2 - four courses (see list below) 14-16 hour(s).

Group 2:

BIO 313 Genetics 4 hour(s).
BIO 320 Comparative Anatomy 4 hour(s).
BIO 321 Comparative Animal Physiology 3 hour(s).
BIO 322 Physiology of Exercise 3 hour(s).
BIO 323 Developmental Biology 4 hour(s).
BIO 340 Microbiology 4 hour(s).
BIO 345 Immunology 3 hour(s).
BIO 346 Cancer Biology 3 hour(s).
BIO 389 Research Methods I 1 hour(s).
and BIO 391 Research in Biology 3 hour(s).
CHE 423 Biochemistry I 4 hour(s).

Biology, Biomedical Concentration

Requirements for Major

Major and Supporting Course Requirements

Biology electives

Group 2:

Total hours for the major: 65-70

Total degree hours: 126