2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

School of Mathematics and Sciences
The School of Mathematics and Sciences advances the
mission of Marian University by providing a curriculum rich in
opportunities to develop critical thinking and quantitative
and numerate skills that can be used in contemporary
situations. There are seven bachelor’s degrees, one associate
degree, six concentrations, and four minor programs
available in the areas of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and
physics. The biology program also offers a bachelor degree
that can lead to becoming a registered medical technologist.
The chemistry program offers a degree in chemical
technology that prepares students to become a research
assistant or laboratory technician. Students may also pursue
requisites for progress to a career in medicine or the health
sciences.
Teaching requirements: High school licensure is available in
mathematics, chemistry, and biology. Students who wish to
teach in a content area must meet all requirements for the
chosen major field, and meet the School of Education’s
developmental licensing requirements. Contact the School of
Education for high school licensing program descriptions and
specifics for each licensure area. All courses are subject to
change based upon current requirements from the Division of
Professional Standards, Indiana Department of Education.
Mathematics Placement Test: All students who have scored
less than 500 on the SATM or less than 19 on the ACTM are
required to take the mathematics placement test. The results
of the test are used to place students in the appropriate
mathematics courses.
BIOLOGY (BIO)
For more information on biology programs, contact the Office
of the Dean at 317.955.6331 or
mathandscience@marian.edu.
Major for Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) in Biology: To
earn a B.S. degree in biology, a student must take: (1) 201,
202, 203, 204, and 490; (2) at least 15 other credit hours in
biology above 214; (3) CHE 305-306; (4) MAT 230; (5) one of
courses: MAT 231 or PSY 205; and (6) and either PHY 110-111
or PHY 212. The student must complete at least 60 credit
hours in mathematics (course numbers at or above 220) and
sciences (BIO course numbers above 200, CHE course
numbers above 150, and PHY course numbers at or above
110). Biology majors must earn a “C” or better in all biology
courses that fulfill biology major requirements. Students who
have not previously completed all the prerequisites for these
courses will be expected to take those courses before
beginning the required courses. In some cases, this may cause
a student to take more than the normal four-years to
complete the degree requirements.
Major for Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) in Biology: To earn a
B.A. degree in biology, a student must take: (1) 201, 202, 203,
204, and 490; (2) at least 15 other credit hours in biology
above 214; (3) either CHE 110-111 or CHE 151-152-305; and
(4) either PHY 110-111 or PHY 212. Biology majors must earn
a “C” or better in all biology courses that fulfill biology major
requirements. Students who have not previously completed
all the prerequisites for these courses will be expected to
take those courses before beginning the required courses. In
some cases, this may cause a student to take more than the
normal four-years to complete the degree requirements.
Concentrations in Biology: Depending on the courses
selected, a student may earn either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology within the chosen
concentration.
Concentration in Bioinformatics: 415, 440, CHE 311, CHE 312,
MAT 231, and MAT 310. The student must also take at least 6
credit hours from: 410, 498, CHE 435, MAT 305, MAT 315,
and MAT 430.
Concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology: 410, 415, CHE
311, and CHE 312. The student must also take at least 7 credit
hours from: 340, 345, 398, 440, 498, CHE 380, CHE 480, and
MAT 430.
Concentration in Ecology and Environmental Science: BIO 320
or 327. The student must also take at least 20 credit hours
from: 260, 270, 305, 320,321, 323, 327, 328, 360, 361, 372,
374, 355, 398, 415, 425, 460, 462, 463, 465, 498, CHE 270,
315, 420, and ECN 310. Students completing this
concentration may substitute CHE 270 for CHE 306 to
partially fulfill the chemistry requirements for the B.S. Biology
degree. If this substitution is made, CHE 270 does not count
toward the required credits for the concentration.
Concentration in Exercise Physiology: 251, 252, 334, and 434.
The student must also take at least 15 credit hours from: 226,
410, 415, 499, CHE 311, CHE 312, ESS 340, ESS 355, and NUR
238.
Concentration in Human Biology: 225, 252, 226 or 334, and
THL 316. The student must also take at least 15 additional
credit hours from: 251, 260, 320, 330, 340, 345, 350, 370,
410, 415, 434, 498, 499, CHE 270, CHE 310 or CHE 311-312,
NUR 200, NUR 231, NUR 238, PSY 220, PSY 330, PSY 350, and
SOC 335.
Major for Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Clinical
Laboratory Science (Medical Technology): The clinical
laboratory science program leads to the B.S. degree in biology
and to eligibility for certification as a medical technologist.
The first three years (98 credits) are based on the degree
program in general education, basic science, and biology
major requirements. The fourth year (at least 30 credits of
400-level courses) is spent in a 12-month program at a center
accredited by the American Medical Association, and
approved by Marian University. Presently, the university has
affiliation agreements with St. Francis Hospital and Health
Centers and Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
The Marian University clinical laboratory science program
requirements include 26 credits of biology (150, 260, 270,
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