Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in Biology 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Northern State University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The biology program at Northern provides a comprehensive core curriculum, covering the key sub disciplines of cell biology, organismal biology, and ecology. About 22 courses are offered each year as well as opportunities for independent research. The biology major at NSU prepares students for diverse careers, including education, healthcare, industry and conservation. It also prepares students for further education and research in graduate and/or professional schools. The modern equipment and facilities at Northern include eight teaching and research laboratories and several preparation rooms. Recent grants have provisioned the laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment for cell and molecular biology, physiology, and fieldwork. Wireless technologies allow students to study advanced simulations of life processes, model ecological systems, and analyze laboratory data in an ongoing manner during classes. Enrollment caps of 24 for upper-level classes insure that students receive personal attention from faculty. Biology students are encouraged to explore their individual interests, to work closely with professors on research projects, to present research projects at national or regional meetings, and to publish work in referred scientific journals. The NSU Science Club sponsors special lectures and activities to encourage appreciation of math and science and to give students a chance for less formal interaction with faculty. The Pre-Health Professionals Network provides a forum for meeting and networking with students, interns and residents, and health professionals. Career Directions Teaching Research assistant Food, industrial, or environmental microbiologist Quality assurance technologist Clinical/veterinary microbiologist Plant biologist Forensic Science Medical or professional school in Dentistry Chiropractic Optometry Nursing Veterinary Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Mortuary Science Program Requirements BIOL 151 - General Biology I 4 credits and BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab 0 credits BIOL 153 - General Biology II 4 credits and BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab 0 credits BIOL 311 - Principles of Ecology 4 credits and BIOL 311L - Principles of Ecology Lab 0 credits BIOL 343 - Cell and Molecular Biology 4 credits and BIOL 343L - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab 0 credits BIOL 371 - Genetics 4 credits and BIOL 371L - Genetics Lab 0 credits BIOL 490 - Seminar 1-3 credits (1 credit required for this program) BIOL 495 - Practicum 1 credit BSEd majors also need the professional education courses for Secondary Education, including SEED 413 - 7-12 Science Methods. Electives (depending upon emphasis) 5 credits (May include BIOL 221/BIOL 221L, BIOL 235/BIOL 235L, BIOL 240/BIOL 240L, BIOL 245/BIOL 245L, BIOL 250/BIOL 250L. Other credits must be 300-400 level.)

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The biology program at Northern provides a comprehensive core curriculum, covering the key sub disciplines of cell biology, organismal biology, and ecology. About 22 courses are offered each year as well as opportunities for independent research. The biology major at NSU prepares students for diverse careers, including education, healthcare, industry and conservation. It also prepares students for further education and research in graduate and/or professional schools. The modern equipment and facilities at Northern include eight teaching and research laboratories and several preparation rooms. Recent grants have provisioned the laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment for cell and molecular biology, physiology, and fieldwork. Wireless technologies allow students to study advanced simulations of life processes, model ecological systems, and analyze laboratory data in an ongoing manner during classes. Enrollment caps of 24 for upper-level classes insure that students receive personal attention from faculty. Biology students are encouraged to explore their individual interests, to work closely with professors on research projects, to present research projects at national or regional meetings, and to publish work in referred scientific journals. The NSU Science Club sponsors special lectures and activities to encourage appreciation of math and science and to give students a chance for less formal interaction with faculty. The Pre-Health Professionals Network provides a forum for meeting and networking with students, interns and residents, and health professionals. Career Directions Teaching Research assistant Food, industrial, or environmental microbiologist Quality assurance technologist Clinical/veterinary microbiologist Plant biologist Forensic Science Medical or professional school in Dentistry Chiropractic Optometry Nursing Veterinary Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Mortuary Science Program Requirements BIOL 151 - General Biology I 4 credits and BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab 0 credits BIOL 153 - General Biology II 4 credits and BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab 0 credits BIOL 311 - Principles of Ecology 4 credits and BIOL 311L - Principles of Ecology Lab 0 credits BIOL 343 - Cell and Molecular Biology 4 credits and BIOL 343L - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab 0 credits BIOL 371 - Genetics 4 credits and BIOL 371L - Genetics Lab 0 credits BIOL 490 - Seminar 1-3 credits (1 credit required for this program) BIOL 495 - Practicum 1 credit BSEd majors also need the professional education courses for Secondary Education, including SEED 413 - 7-12 Science Methods. Electives (depending upon emphasis) 5 credits (May include BIOL 221/BIOL 221L, BIOL 235/BIOL 235L, BIOL 240/BIOL 240L, BIOL 245/BIOL 245L, BIOL 250/BIOL 250L. Other credits must be 300-400 level.)

Admission Requirements

5+
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.6; Rank in the top 60 percent of high school class. Other English Language Requirements: They need to score 525 or above on TOEFL PBT and 41 or above on PTE.

48 Months
Jan-2000

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