Bluefield College
Friday, November 20, 2009

Biology

The Biology Major:

The Biology Department provides a Christian learning environment that is dynamic and engaging. Our curriculum is diverse and challenging, developing the student’s skills in critical thinking and communication. Our faculty provide individual attention and instruction from a Christian perspective.
Join us! We will prepare you to join our successful graduates that have gone on to professional schools (including schools of medicine, optometry, dentistry, and pharmacy), graduate schools (including Virginia Tech, University of Kentucky, Texas A &M, University of South Carolina, and more!) and various careers in science.

Students have a choice of two concentrations within the biology major:  Biological Studies (below) and Pre-Health Professions

Biological Studies Concentration:

When you select the biological studies concentration of the biology major at Bluefield College, the advanced courses you take are up to you!  You’ll have the option of taking courses in human anatomy, genetics, ecology, molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, zoology, and more!  In further keeping with our promise to personalize your education,  you will have the option of completing an internship directly related to your career plans– be it in wildlife management, forestry, environmental science, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, education, or whatever.  At Bluefield College you will find small class sizes, with all science coursework and laboratories taught by full-time faculty holding a Ph.D.
 
A major in biology at Bluefield College challenges you intellectually, but it also provides you with the knowledge of concepts and techniques necessary for advanced study or employment in a number of exciting fields, including:
 
Graduate School in biology, environmental science, or virtually any biomedical field!
Forensic Science
Teaching (teacher licensure is available)
Environmental Protection
Industry
 

Program of Study:

          General Education Requirements                                                 53 Hours
                   To include:
                    Precalculus I & II (MAT 1533, 1543) or higher
                    Physics I & II (PHY 2014, 2024)
 
          Related Courses                                                                           19 Hours
                   General Chemistry (CHM 1014, 1024)
                   Organic Chemistry (CHM 2014,2024)
                   Information Technology (3 Hours)
 
          Biology Courses                                                                            37 Hours
                   Fundamentals of Biology (BIO 1144)
                   Biology Senior Seminar (BIO 4081 & 4091)
                   Additional Biology electives
  
          Electives                                                                                       17 Hours
 

Faculty Information:

 
Dr. Gregory P. Kerr received a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, a Master of Science from Colorado State University, and a Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from the University of Minnesota. Professor Kerr has taught at Bluefield College since 1992.