[President's Message]  [NSC Directory Info.]  [Calendar] [About Nevada State College] [Admissions Information]  [Registration & Records]  [Residency Regulations]  [Financial Aid]  [Student Rights & Responibilities]  [Degrees]  [Core Curriculum]  [Applied Science]  [Biology]  [Business Administration]   [Education]  [English]  [Environmental Resource & Science]  [History]  [Integrated Studies]  [Law Enforcement]  [Mathematics]  [Nursing]  [Psychology]  [Speech Pathology]  [Visual Media & Computing]  [College Terminology]  [Abbreviations]  [Course Descriptions]  [Faculty & Staff]

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Mission Statement

The biology department at Nevada State College is committed to providing a diverse student population with the strong science background necessary to succeed in today's scientific endeavors.  The goal is to not just meet but exceed the content knowledge necessary for a successful science career, including careers in research, teaching, and health care, such as pharmacy, medicine and veterinary.  Courses are designed to best meet the goals of each Nevada State College student.  The biology department infrastructure provides ongoing support, guidance and encouragement to our students, as they strive to meet personal, professional and community goals.

 

Learning Outcomes

Every biology student will be supported in mastering the outcomes below.

 

Critical Thinking

1.      To develop the ability to think both critically and objectively, while reinforcing the Scientific Method.  Students will be able to objectively comprehend and analyze data, extrapolate data and developed conclusions. They will also be able to constructively criticize all scientific works.

2.      Students will become well versed in laboratory protocols and equipment.  They will become proficient at maintaining a professional lab notebook.  Students will be required to develop experiments to test hypotheses.

Communication

1.      The biology student at NSC will be able to effectively communicate his/her ideas, both oral and written.  Students will meet these outcomes by daily classroom interactions, as well as by giving oral presentations, writing papers, discussing controversial issues, and keeping a lab notebook.

 

Effective Citizenship

  1. The Nevada State student will be developing a background critical toward assisting others in his/her communities.  Each student will develop a stronger science background by meeting the above outcomes; this will be in addition to the content knowledge obtained in the classroom.
  2. Students have a responsibility to critically analyze popular representation of scientific developments
  3. Students will consider ethical and social responsibilities of biological study and practice.

Curriculum

I.  College Core Curriculum............................................. 35-39

 

A.     English (3-6 credits)

  1. ENG 101 - Composition I...........3
  2. ENG 102 - Composition II..........3

Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101

B.     Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)

  1. CEP 121 - Introduction to the College Experience..........1
  2. CEP 122 - Enhancing Academic Success..........1

C.     Mathematics (4-5 credits)

  1. MATH 128 - Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry or higher (MATH 181 recommended)..........5

D.     Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)

  1. CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I..........4
  2. CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II.......... 4

E.      Social Sciences (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Capstone of Core Curriculum

F.      Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Capstone of Core Curriculum

G.     Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Capstone of Core Curriculum

H.     Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Capstone of Core Curriculum

I.       Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Capstone of Core Curriculum

II.     Major Core Requirements............................................ 63

A.     Biology Core Courses (22 credits)

  1. BIOL 196 - Principles of Modern Biology I............4
  2. BIOL 197 - Principles of Modern Biology II..........4
  3. BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics......................... 4
  4. BIOL 415 - Evolution............................................ 3
  5. BIOL 251 - Microbiology...................................... 4
  6. BIOL 405 - Molecular Biology.............................. 3
  7. BIOL 415 - Evolution............................................ 3

B.     Related Math/Science Core Requirements (29 credits)

  1. CHEM 220 - Introductory Organic Chemistry...................4
  2. CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I.................................... 4
  3. CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II................................... 4
  4. CHEM 474 - Biochemistry I............................................. 3
  5. CHEM 475 - Biochemistry II............................................ 3
  6. PHYS 151 - General Physics I......................................... 4
  7. PHYS 152 - General Physics II........................................ 4
  8. STAT 391 - Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences......3

12 credits of upper division biology electives

 

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology

College Core Curriculum ................................................  32-40

Major Core Requirements ...............................................  63

Electives (at least 16 credits must be upper division)        23-32

Total Credits ...................................................................... 128

Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Graduate School Concentration

Curriculum

I.       College Core Curriculum............................................. 33-45

A.     English (3-6 credits)

  1. ENG 101 - Composition I.......................... 3
  2. ENG 102 - Composition II........................ 3

Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101

B.     Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)

  1. CEP 121 - Introduction to the College Experience..........1
  2. CEP 122 - Enhancing Academic Success..........1

C.     Mathematics (4-8 credits)

  1. MATH 181 - Calculus I.............................. 4
  2. MATH 182 - Calculus II............................. 4

Note: MATH 283 - Calculus II recommended.  Students who have taken a more advanced mathematics course than MATH 182 will have fulfilled the Mathematics requirement.

D.     Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)

  1. CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I............ 4
  2. CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II.......... 4

E.      Social Sciences (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Capstone of Core Curriculum

F.      Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Capstone of Core Curriculum

G.     Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Capstone of Core Curriculum

H.     Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Capstone of Core Curriculum

I.       Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Capstone of Core Curriculum

II.     Major Core Requirements............................................ 33

J.      Biology Core Courses (15 credits)

  1. BIOL 196 - Principles of Modern Biology I..........4
  2. BIOL 197 - Principles of Modern Biology II..........4
  3. BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics.......... 4

4.     

  1. BIOL 415 - Evolution................................. 3

K.     Related Math/Science Core Requirements (18 credits)

  1. CHEM 220 - Introductory Organic Chemistry..........4
  2. CHEM 474 - Biochemistry I..................... 3
  3. PHYS 151 - General Physics I.................. 4
  4. PHYS 152 - General Physics II................. 4
  5. STAT 391 - Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences..........3

III.    Concentration

L.      Graduate School Concentration (18 credits). 30

  1. BIOL 251 - Microbiology......................... 4
  2. BIOL 405 - Molecular Biology................ 3
  3. CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I........... 4
  4. CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II.......... 4
  5. CHEM 475 - Biochemistry II.................... 3

12 credits of upper division biology electives

 

 

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology

 

College Core Curriculum ................................................ 33-45

Major Core Requirements ............................................... 33

Graduate School Concentration................................................. 30

Electives (at least 16 credits must be upper division)        20-32

Total Credits ...................................................................... 128

Bachelor of Science in Biology with an Integrated Health Promotion Concentration

Curriculum

I.       College Core Curriculum............................................. 33-42

A.     English (3-6 credits)

  1. ENG 101 - Composition I.......................... 3
  2. ENG 102 - Composition II........................ 3

Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101

B.     Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)

  1. CEP 121 - Introduction to the College Experience    1
  2. CEP 122 - Enhancing Academic Success    1

C.     Mathematics (4-5 credits)

  1. MATH 128 - Pre-calculus & Trigonometry or higher (MATH 181 recommended) 5

D.     Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)

  1. CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I............ 4
  2. CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II.......... 4

E.      Social Sciences (3 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

F.      Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

G.     Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

H.     Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

I.       Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

II.     Major Core Requirements............................................ 23

A.     Biology Core Courses (12 credits)

  1. BIOL 189 - Fundamentals o f Life Science ...........4
  2. BIOL 223 - Anatomy & Physiology I.............. 4
  3. BIOL 224 - Anatomy & Physiology II............. 4

B.     Related Math/Science Core Requirements (11 credits)

  1. CHEM 220 - Introductory Organic Chemistry..............4
  2. PHYS 151 - General Physics I.................. 4
  3. STAT 391 - Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences.............3

III.    Integrated Health Promotion Concentration ......................... 36

A.     Integrated Health Promotion Core (24 credits)

  1. NUTR 223 - Nutrition................................. 3
  2. NUTR 311 - Nutrition Assessment......... 4
  3. KIN 172 - Foundations of Kinesiology 3
  4. KIN 175 - Physical Activity & Health... 3
  5. KIN 191 - Exercise for Overweight or Type II Diabetes ..............1
  6. KIN 245 - Anatomical Kinesiology........ 3
  7. KIN 491 - Exercise Physiology............... 3
  8. HE 201 - Foundations Personal Health. 4

B.     Integrated Health Promotion Electives (12 credits)

Select 12 credits from the following list:

  1. NUTR 240 - Introduction to Sports Nutrition............3
  2. NUTR 370 - Nutrition in the Life Cycle .............3
  3. NUTR 407 - Complementary and Integrative MNT ..........3
  4. NUTR 408 - Nutrition, Food, & Policy............ 3
  5. KIN 490 - Internship - Fitness & Sports Management ...........3
  6. HE 405 - Spirituality & Health................ 3
  7. HE 421 - Health & Wellness Across the Lifespan...........3
  8. HE 438 - Health Aspects of Gerontology

 

 

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology

 

College Core Curriculum ................................................ 33-42

Major Core Requirements ............................................... 23

Integrated Health Promotion Concentration.............. 36

Electives (at least 16 credits must be upper division)        27-36

Total Credits ...................................................................... 128

Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Second Education Concentration

Curriculum

I.       College Core Curriculum............................................. 33-42

C.     English (3-6 credits)

  1. ENG 101 - Composition I.......................... 3
  2. ENG 102 - Composition II........................ 3

Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101

D.     Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)

  1. CEP 121 - Introduction to the College Experience..........1
  2. CEP 122 - Enhancing Academic Success..........1

E.      Mathematics (4-5 credits)

  1. MATH 128 - Pre-calculus & Trigonometry or higher (MATH 181 recommended)..........5

F.      Natural Science (8 credits)

  1. CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I............ 4
  2. CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II.......... 4

G.     Social Sciences (3 credits)- Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

H.     Fine Arts (3 credits)- Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

I.       Humanities (6 credits)- Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

J.      Constitution (3-6 credits)- Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

K.     Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits)- Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

II.     Major Core Requirements............................................ 43

A.     Biology Core Courses (22 credits)

  1. BIOL 196 - Principles of Modern Biology I..........4
  2. BIOL 197 - Principles of Modern Biology II ..........4
  3. BIOL 251 - Microbiology......................... 4
  4. BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics.......... 4
  5. BIOL 405 - Molecular Biology................ 3
  6. BIOL 415 - Evolution................................. 3

B.     Related Math/Science Core Requirements (21 credits)

  1. CHEM 220 - Introductory Organic Chemistry..........4
  2. CHEM 474 - Biochemistry I..................... 3
  3. CHEM 475 - Biochemistry II.................... 3
  4. PHYS 151 - General Physics I.................. 4
  5. PHYS 152 - General Physics II................. 4
  6. STAT 391 - Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences..........3

III.    Concentration.................................................................. 42

C.     Secondary Education Concentration (42 credits)

  1. CI 350 - Secondary Pedagogy I............... 3
  2. CI 370 - Methods in Biological Science..........3
  3. CI 409 - Students with Disabilities in the Classroom.......... 3
  4. CI 450 - Secondary Pedagogy II.............. 3
  5. CI 456 - Second Language Instruction in Secondary Education..........3
  6. CI 467 - Teaching Writing Throughout The Curriculum..........3
  7. CI 551 - Supervised Internship in Secondary Education..........12
  8. EDU 202 - Introduction to Secondary Education..........3
  9. EL 401 - Law & Ethics for Educators...... 3
  10. PSY 307 - Principles of Educational Psychology..........3
  11. PSY 434 - Developmental Psychology: Adolescence to Adulthood..........3

 

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology (Secondary Education Track)

 

College Core Curriculum ................................................ 33-42

Major Core Requirements ............................................... 43

Secondary Education Concentration............................ 42

Electives……………………………………………….1-10

Total Credits ...................................................................... 128

 

 

 

 

Biology Minor

 

BIOL 196 - Principles of Modern Biology I........................ 4

BIOL 197 - Principles of Modern Biology II....................... 4

BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics........................................ 4

BIOL 415 - Evolution............................................................... 3

Biology Elective......................................................................... 3

 

PREREQUISITES TO THE MINOR

MATH 127, 128, or 181.......................................................... 3-5

BIOL 189 - Fundamentals of Life Science (if needed)...........4