2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

College of Science and Mathematics
DEAN: DR. DORIS C. WARREN
The College of Science and Mathematics offers a B.S. degree with options of majors in biology, biochemistrymolecular
biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics. B.S. degree options for majors for students pursuing
teacher certification are composite science, life science, mathematical studies, and physical science.
The College of Science and Mathematics faculty members are deeply committed to undergraduate teaching and
research. One-on-one interactions with faculty members are the norm in this college. Research opportunities with
faculty are available to undergraduates. Students are also encouraged to participate in summer internships and
research programs at other universities and research institutions.
Department of Biology
Chair: Dr. Jacqueline Horn
Faculty: Dr. Avin Brownlee, Dr. Susan Cook, Dr. Curtis Henderson, Dr. Rachel Hopp, Dr. Nicole Pinaire, Dr.
Betty Thompson, Dr. Brenda Whaley, Dr. Hannah Wingate
Major in Biology
The biology program at Houston Baptist University emphasizes the biomedical/biotechnology aspects of biology.
The biology department is especially strong in the areas of microbiology, histology, physiology, genetics,
virology, molecular biology, immunology and cell biology.
The program prepares students for a wide variety of career destinations including allied health professions,
graduate school, industrial research settings, nursing, and education.
Graduates of the program have become Ph.D.s, physicians, dentists, biotechnicians, researchers, teachers, or have
entered other interesting professions. Professions for persons with a degree in biology extend into such fields as
allied health, quality control, consulting, lab management, ecology, animal and plant science, food science,
industrial waste, nutrition, forensics, criminology, and related sales areas.
Departmental honors are available in Biology.
Biology Major
Math and Science Core Requirements 52-55
Must Include:
Biology (41-43 Hours)
CHEM 2415 General Chemistry I (4 Hours)
CHEM 2416 General Chemistry II (4 Hours)
Mathematics (minimum 3 hours – MATH 1313 or higher)
Biology Core Requirements 23
BIOL 2454 General Biology I*
BIOL 2455 General Biology II*
BIOL 3301 Cellular and Molecular Biology*
BIOL 3414 Microbiology
BIOL 3444 Genetics
BIOL 4272 Integrating Biological Concepts
BIOL 4297 Research in Biology
Biology Electives 18-20
Select 5 electives from the 3 categories as indicated below. 3 of the 5 electives must contain
labs.
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