Natural Sciences
Programs of Study
Requirements for a B.S. in Biology (128-132 Hours)
Departmental studies develop a functional understanding of basic biological principles. This major emphasizes the dynamic processes of life in development, growth, heredity, behavior, ecology, evolution, and other vital phenomena as observed in the natural outdoor world and laboratory.
| I. General Education Requirements | ||
| Students must complete the Liberal Arts in Action Commons and Connector requirements. Thirteen semester hours of Connector requirements may be met by major requirements as follows: | ||
| Natural Science: | ||
| BIO 115 Intro to Cellular Biology and Genetics | 4 | |
| Second Natural/Social Science: | ||
| CHM 113 General Chemistry I | 4 | |
| Mathematics: | ||
| MTH 115 Calculus I | 5 | |
| II. Major Requirements (60 Hours) | ||
| Biology Introductory Core | ||
| BIO 113 Introduction to Organismal Biology | 4 | |
| BIO 114 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution | 4 | |
| BIO 115 Intro to Cellular Biology and Genetics | - | |
| BIO 350 Research Methods in Biology | 2 | |
| BIO 450 Senior Seminar Presentation | 1 | |
| Complete requirements from one concentration | ||
| Concentration Requirements (28 hours) | ||
| A. Ecology and Field Biology | 28 | |
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 243 Biology of Nonvascular Plants | ||
| BIO 244 Biology of Vascular Plants | ||
| BIO 327 Special Topics in Botany | ||
| BIO 328 Special Topics in Zoology | ||
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||
| BIO 216 Genetics | ||
| BIO 336 Microbiology | ||
| BIO 250 Intro to Geographic Information Systems | 4 | |
| BIO 346 Plant Taxonomy | 4 | |
| BIO 347 Population and Community Ecology | 4 | |
| BIO 348 Vertebrate Taxonomy | 4 | |
| BIO 412 Evolution | 4 | |
| B. Organismal Biology | 28 | |
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 243 Biology of Non-Vascular Plants | ||
| BIO 327 Special Topics in Botany | ||
| BIO 346 Plant Taxonomy | ||
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 328 Special Topics in Zoology | ||
| BIO 348 Vertebrate Taxonomy | ||
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 244 Biology of Vascular Plants | ||
| BIO 231 Comparative Chordate Anatomy | ||
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 347 Population and Community Ecology | ||
| BIO 412 Evolution | ||
| BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| BIO 216 Genetics | 4 | |
| BIO 339 Plant and Animal Physiology | 4 | |
| C. Laboratory Science | 28 | |
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 243 Biology of Non-Vascular Plants | ||
| BIO 244 Biology of Vascular Plants | ||
| BIO 327 Special Topics in Botany | ||
| BIO 346 Plant Taxonomy | ||
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 231 Comparative Chordate Anatomy | ||
| BIO 328 Special Topics in Zoology | ||
| BIO 341 Histology | ||
| BIO 348 Vertebrate Taxonomy | ||
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 347 Population and Community Ecology | ||
| BIO 412 Evolution | ||
| Two from: | 8 | |
| BIO 216 Genetics | ||
| BIO 337 Immunology | ||
| BIO 438 Biochemistry | ||
| BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| BIO 336 Microbiology | 4 | |
| D. Biotechnology | 28 | |
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 243 Biology of Non-Vascular Plants | ||
| BIO 244 Biology of Vascular Plants | ||
| BIO 327 Special Topics in Botany | ||
| BIO 346 Plant Taxonomy | ||
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 231 Comparative Chordate Anatomy | ||
| BIO 328 Special Topics in Zoology | ||
| BIO 341 Histology | ||
| BIO 348 Vertebrate Taxonomy | ||
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 347 Population and Community Ecology | ||
| BIO 412 Evolution | ||
| One from: | 4 | |
| BIO 336 Microbiology | ||
| BIO 337 Immunology | ||
| BIO 438 Biochemistry | ||
| BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| BIO 216 Genetics | 4 | |
| BIO 325 Biotechnology | 4 |
| Supportive Requirements | |
| CHM 113 General Chemistry I | - |
| CHM 114 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MTH 115 Calculus I | - |
| MTH 116 Elementary Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| III. Electives 0-29 Hours |
Requirements for a B.S. in Zoology (128 Hours)
An in-depth study of the natural sciences stressing the zoological world. Designed to prepare students for graduate and professional schools.
General Education Requirements (52-55 Hours) Students must complete the Liberal Arts in Action Commons and Connector requirements of 52-55 semester hours. Thirteen semester hours of Connector requirements may be met by major requirements as follows:
| Natural Science BIO 115 General Biology: Organisms | 4 |
| Second Natural or Social Science CHM 113 General Chemistry I |
4 |
| Mathematics MTH 115 Calculus I |
5 |
| II. Major Requirements (63 Hours) | |
| Biology Introductory Core | |
| BIO 113 Intro to Organismal Biology | 4 |
| BIO 114 Intro to Ecology and Evolution | 4 |
| BIO 115 Intro to Cellular Biology and Genetics | - |
| BIO 350 Biological Research Methods | 2 |
| BIO 450 Senior Seminar Presentation | 1 |
| One of the following: | 4 |
| BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology | |
| BIO 216 Genetics | |
| BIO 231 Comparative Chordate Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 339 Plant and Animal Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 347 Population and Community Ecology | 4 |
| BIO 348 Vertebrate Taxonomy | 4 |
| BIO 412 Evolution | 4 |
| One from: | 4 |
| BIO 243 Biology of Nonvascular Plants | |
| BIO 244 Biology of Vascular Plants | |
| BIO 327 Special Topics in Botany | |
| BIO 346 Plant taxonomy | |
| Concentration Requirements | |
| None | |
| Supportive Requirements | Hours |
| CHM 114 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 335 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 336 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| MTH 116 Elementary Probability & Statistics | 4 |
| PHY 223 General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 224 General Physics II | 4 |
| III. Electives (13-16 Hours) | |
Minors in Biology & Pre-professional Studies |
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| Students desiring to complete a minor in Biology are to complete the requirements as indicated below: | |
| A. Biology 24 hours | |
| BIO 113 Introduction to Organismal Biology | 4 |
| BIO 114 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution | 4 |
| BIO 115 Intro to Cellular Biology and Genetics | 4 |
| CHM 113 General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Two departmentally approved biology electives | 8 |
| B. Biological Natural History 24 hours | |
| BIO 113 Introduction to Organismal Biology | 4 |
| BIO 114 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution | 4 |
| BIO 346 Plant Taxonomy | 4 |
| BIO 347 Population and Community Ecology | 4 |
| BIO 348 Vertebrate Taxonomy and Natural History | 4 |
| One departmentally approved elective | 4 |
| C. Pre-professional Studies 44 hours | |
| BIO 113 Intro to Organismal Biology | 4 |
| BIO 115 Intro to Cellular Biology and Genetics | 4 |
| CHM 113 General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 114 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 335 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 336 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| MTH 115 Calculus I | 5 |
| MTH 116 Elementary Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| PHY 223 General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 224 General Physics II | 4 |
| PSY 111 General Psychology | 3 |
Requirements for a B.S. in Chemistry (128-145 Hours)
| Students must complete requirements outlined in: | |
| I. General Education Requirements | |
| II. Major Requirements | |
| III. Electives | |
| I. General Education Requirements | |
| Students must complete the Liberal Arts in Action Commons and Connector course requirements. Thirteen semester hours of Connector requirements may be met by major requirements as follows: | |
| Natural Science: | |
| CHM 113 General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Second Natural/Social Science: | |
| PHY 223 General Physics I | 4 |
| Mathematics: | |
| MTH 115 Calculus I | 5 |
| Social Science: | |
| PSY 111 General Psychology | 3 |
| (for Educational licensure) | |
| II. Major Requirements (48 Hours) | |
| CHM 113 General Chemistry I | - |
| CHM 114 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 215 Intro Descriptive Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 227 Intro Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHM 335 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 336 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 350 Research Methods in Chemistry | 2 |
| CHM 441 Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 442 Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 450 Senior Seminar Presentation | 1 |
| Chemistry Elective | 4 |
| Concentration Requirements | |
| None | |
| Supportive Requirements | |
| MTH 115 Calculus I | - |
| MTH 116 Elementary Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| MTH 120 Calculus II | 5 |
| PHY 223 General Physics I | - |
| PHY 224 General Physics II | 4 |
| III. Electives (28 Hours) | |
Minor in Chemistry |
24 hours |
| Students desiring to complete a minor in Chemistry must complete the following requirements: | |
| CHM 113 General Chemistry I | - |
| CHM 114 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 215 Introductory Descriptive Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 227 Introduction to Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHM 335 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 336 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| MTH 115 Calculus I | - |
| MTH 116 Elementary Probability and Statistics | 4 |
Minor in Environmental Studies |
19-22 hours |
| NS 112 Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| ES 301 Environmental Studies Practicum | 2-3 |
| HIS 430 Environmental History | 3 |
| One from: | 4 |
| BIO 214 Natural History of the Southern Appalachians | |
| BIO 346 Plant Taxonomy | |
| BIO 348 Vertebrate Taxonomy | |
| Two from: | |
| NS 114 Introduction to Meteorology | 4 |
| CHM 235 Environmental Chemistry | 4 |
| BIO 347 Population and Community Ecology | 4 |
| BIO 329 ST: Conservation Biology | 4 |
| BIO/CS/BCS 250 Introduction to G.I.S. | 4 |
| EST 320 Ethics, Science and Technology | 3 |
| PS 211 Political Mobilization | |
| or PS 216 Legislative Process | |
| or PS 332 Public Policy | 3 |
Requirements for a B.S. in Athletic Training (128-136 Hours) |
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| The Athletic Training major is designed for the student interested in the profession of athletic training. Mars Hill College offers a CAATE-approved accredited undergraduate entry-level curriculum program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. The course work and the clinical experience are designed to stress theory, practical application, and provide the opportunity to meet requirements for the Board of Certification Exam. For information regarding admission criteria to the Athletic Training major, please see the athletic training Web site: http://athletictraining.mhc.edu. | ||
| Coursework to be completed in addition to Commons/Connectors and Electives: | ||
| Required Commons Connector Courses | Class | Hours |
| Chemistry or Physics | CHM 113 or PHY 223 | (4) |
| Psychology | PSY 111 | (3) |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology | BIO 134 | (4) |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II | BIO 135 | (2) |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology III | BIO 136 | (2) |
| Medical Terminology | BIO 122 | (3) |
| Nutrition | BIO 226 | (3) |
| Safety & Supervision | HEA 220 | (2) |
| Basic Athletic Injuries | AT 222 | (2) |
| General Medical/Pharmacology | AT 223 | (3) |
| Athletic Training Practicum I | AT 271 | (2) |
| Athletic Training Practicum II | AT 272 | (2) |
| Evaluation & Treatment of Athletic Injuries I | AT323 | (3) |
| Evaluation & Treatment of Athletic Injuries II | AT 325 | (3) |
| Special Topics I | AT 327 | (2) |
| Special Topics II | AT 328 | (2) |
| Therapeutic Modalities | AT 340 | (3) |
| Therapeutic Exercise | AT 341 | (3) |
| Athletic Training Practicum III | AT 371 | (2) |
| Athletic Training Practicum IV | AT 372 | (2) |
| Kinesiology | PE 329 | (4) |
| Physiology of Exercise | PE 330 | (4) |
| Sociological/Psychological Basis of Sport | PE 333 | (3) |
| Measurement & Evaluation | PE 338 | (3) |
| Administration of Athletic Training | AT 415 | (3) |
| Senior Seminar | AT 427 | (2) |
| Athletic Training Practicum V | AT 471 | (2) |
| Athletic Training Practicum VI | AT 472 | (2) |
| Recommended Courses: | ||
| Calculus | MTH 115 | (5) |
| Elementary Probability & Statistics | MTH 116 | (4) |