2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ANDMATHEMATICSDean: Dr. Doris C. WarrenThe College of Science and Mathematics offers a B.S. degree option with majorsin biology, biochemistry-molecular biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics.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 toundergraduate teaching and research. One-on-one interactions with faculty membersare the norm in this college. Research opportunities with faculty are available toundergraduates. Students are also encouraged to participate in summer internshipsand research programs at other universities and research institutions.All science majors except for mathematics majors must include Principles ofResearch as two semester hours of their senior seminar requirement. Principlesof Research may be taken as BIOL 4290, CHEM 4290, or PHYS 4290.Department of BiologyChair: Dr. Avin BrownleeFaculty: Dr. Susan Cook, Dr. Curtis Henderson, Dr. Rachel HoppDr. Jacqueline Horn, Dr. Betty Thompson, Dr. Brenda WhaleyBiology MajorThe biology program at Houston Baptist University emphasizes the biomedical/biotechnology aspects of biology. The biology department is especially strong inthe areas of microbiology, histology, physiology, genetics, virology, molecularbiology, immunology and cell biology.The program prepares students for a wide variety of career destinations includingallied health professions, graduate school, the research industry, nursing,and education.Graduates of the program have become Ph.D.s, physicians, dentists, biotechnicians,researchers, teachers, or have entered other interesting professions. Professionsfor persons with a degree in biology extend into such fields as allied health, qualitycontrol, consulting, lab management, ecology, animal and plant science, foodscience, industrial waste, nutrition, forensics, criminology, and sales.Departmental honors are available in Biology.CreditsSmith College (see page 85) 55Must include: CHEM 2415 General Chemistry ICHEM 2416 General Chemistry IIMATH 1313 College Algebra (or higher)208 / College of Science and Mathematics