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2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin (pdf) - LaGrange College

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CAREER OPTIONS<br />

Graduates of the <strong>College</strong> who have majored in biology typically pursue<br />

careers in teaching, pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine,<br />

or physical therapy. In addition, many graduates find employment in<br />

industry – some in laboratories, some in management, and others in<br />

research and development. Most careers require further formal study in<br />

graduate or professional schools.<br />

COMBINED B.A. AND M.A.T PROGRAM OF STUDY<br />

<strong>Undergraduate</strong> students who meet the admission requirements for the<br />

Master of Arts in Teaching [M.A.T] (passing GACE Basic Skills or a<br />

combined SAT score of more than 1000) and those who have a GPA of<br />

3.0 or higher in their undergraduate studies are eligible to participate in a<br />

combined B.A. and M.A.T. program of study after the completion of 90<br />

semester hours. Once accepted, candidates may take entering cohort<br />

graduate courses the Summer Semester following their junior year of<br />

study. Upon gaining senior status, candidates may take one three credit<br />

graduate course during the Fall, Interim, and Spring Semesters only if<br />

enrolled with twelve undergraduate credits.<br />

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (BIOL)<br />

BIOL 1101 General Biology I. (3) Fall<br />

This is the beginning Biology course for majors and non-majors. It is a<br />

prerequisite to all other biology courses except for Human Anatomy and<br />

Physiology. General Biology deals with the phenomenon of life as is<br />

manifested in all types of living organisms. The origin of life, chemistry<br />

of life, cellular and tissue organization, metabolism, cell division,<br />

genetics, gene action, and functioning of the organ systems are among<br />

topics covered in General Biology.<br />

Prerequisite: None<br />

Corequisite: BIOL 1101 L<br />

BIOL 1101 L General Biology I Laboratory. (1) Fall<br />

This laboratory course is designed to complement and to provide<br />

experiential learning for General Biology I.<br />

Prerequisite: None<br />

Corequisite: BIOL 1101<br />

BIOL 1102 General Biology II. (3) Spring<br />

This course is a continuation of General Biology I.<br />

Prerequisite: BIOL 1101<br />

Corequisite: BIOL 1102 L<br />

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