BIOLOGY – B.P.S.

The Bachelor’s in Professional Studies (BPS) in Biology program prepares graduates with the necessary skills and competencies to attain careers in biology and health related fields. The program also prepares graduates to further their education in graduate and professional schools. Students who complete the core courses and electives gain fundamental natural science skills and a deep understanding of the biological principles governing life. Graduates obtain the skills needed to be independent, life-long learners, including the ability to evaluate scientific issues that affect daily life and society.

The program is designed to maximize diverse academic interests, allowing a flexible curricular pathway where students can customize their elective choices to meet their professional goals and interests. In addition to completing a BPS Biology core, students take an array of electives allowing them specialized instruction in areas such as public health, biological research or biology generalist.

Trocaire’s BPS in Biology is designed for all students seeking accessible, flexible baccalaureate education. The program maximizes progression for direct entry, transfer as well as degree completers through a flexible curriculum with seated, online and hands on experiential course selections.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

All students completing this program are expected to achieve the General Education outcomes described in the General Studies section of the catalog as well as the following learning objectives:

Apply the scientific process to address biological questions and problems.
Find, critically evaluate and communicate information on biological questions.
Demonstrate critical and ethical thought regarding biological research and its societal impact.

Biology – B.P.S. Curriculum

BIO105 or BIO130 Human Biology or Anatomy & Physiology I - 3 credits
BIO119 Medical Terminology - 3 credits
BIO180 General Biology I - 3 credits
BIO180L General Biology I Lab - 1 credit
BIO223 Microbiology - 3 credits
BIO223L Microbiology Lab - 1 credit
BIO253 Cellular and Molecular Biology - 3 credits
BIO300 Epidemiology - 3 credits
BIO343 Biotechnology Methods and Techniques - 3 credits
BIO399 Independent Research - 3 credits
BIO499 Capstone Seminar - 3 credits
BIOEL Biology Elective - 3 credits
BIOEL Biology Elective - 3 credits
BIOEL Biology Elective - 3 credits
BIOEL Biology Elective - 3 credits
CH111 General Chemistry - 3 credits
CH111L General Chemistry Lab - 1 credit
CH253 Biochemistry - 3 credits
DA101 Introduction to Data Science - 3 credits
EN101 English Composition - 3 credits
FREL Free Elective - 33 credits
GS100 or GS102 College Seminar or College Success - 1 or 3 credits*
GS320 Research Methods and Designs - 3 credits
HUEL Humanities Elective - 3 credits
LAEL Liberal Arts Elective - 6 credits
MA110 College Algebra - 3 credits
MA120 Statistics I - 3 credits
PH206 Ethics in Data Science - 3 credits
PSY101 General Psychology - 3 credits
PSY301 Health Psychology - 3 credits
SOC101 Principles of Sociology - 3 credits
SOC301 Sociology of Health and Medicine - 3 credits
Total Program Credits - 121

*GS100 College Seminar or GS102 College Success must be taken at the main campus

Additional Degree Requirements

All courses require a minimum grade of “C” except EN101, the Free, Humanities, and Liberal Arts electives and a Quality Point Average of 2.0.

BIO (Biology) Courses
CH (Chemistry) Courses
DA (Data Analytics) Courses
EN (English) Courses
FREL (Free Elective ) Courses
GS (General Education) Courses
HUEL (Humanities) Courses
LAEL (Liberal Arts) Courses
MA (Mathematics) Courses
PH (Philosophy) Courses
PSY (Psychology) Courses
SOC (Sociology) Courses