Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences Degree

Domains

Science Foundations -
- Utilize scientific processes of questioning, planning, and conducting investigations, using appropriate tools and techniques to gather data, thinking logically and critically about relationships between evidence and explanations, and communicating results in a scientific manner.
- Explain and apply biological concepts of structure and function at cellular, molecular, biochemical, tissue, and organismal levels of organization.
- Identify and explain the physical, chemical, and atomic properties of matter and examine quantitative relationships in chemical reactions.
- Explain and apply physical principles and concepts including force and motion, physical properties of materials, thermodynamics and wave motion, using mathematical descriptions.
Professional and Scientific Communication -
- Identify the principles of scientific communication.
- Access current research to demonstrate scientific inquiry skills.
- Analyze central ideas and concepts to present in a cohesive and logical manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively present ideas through written communication.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively present ideas through verbal communication.
Professionalism and Ethics -
- Analyze the social and professional context of biological sciences, and adhere to ethical codes of conduct
- Research the historical, social, professional, ethical and legal aspects of biological sciences.
- Articulate and demonstrate how teamwork is integrated in the sciences, and how biological sciences support an organization.
Data Analysis and Interpretation -
- Develop the most appropriate test of hypothesis using a variety of experimental designs.
- Apply quantitative skills and tools in the management and analysis of large data sets.
- Implement various strategies to retrieve data and translate it into useful information, within a given context.
- Construct a predictive model of the interactions among components of a biological system.
Phylogeny and Genetics -
- Examine how genetic information is stored, transcribed, translated, and transmitted.
- Analyze the causes and effects of genetic variation in populations.
- Analyze how heredity and natural selection influence the characteristics and traits of various populations.
- Analyze phylogeny to explain commonalities and relationships among species.
- Identify major groups of organisms and classify them within a phylogenetic framework.
Ecology and Conservation -
- Describe interactions among physical and biological elements within an ecosystem.
- Analyze interactions among ecosystem components at multiple functional scales.
- Explain the causes and potential negative impacts of a loss of biodiversity.
- Analyze conservation problems and devise solutions that include societal, ethical, and practical considerations.
- Analyze the local and global impact of current sustainability practices.

Faculty

Our faculty are committed to bringing their abundant knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to GCU and its students every day.

Program Faculty

Disclosure Categories Related to Professional Licensure

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

for residents of AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FM, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MH, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, MP, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, PW, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY,

Alabama (AL)

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Alaska (AK)

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American Samoa (AS)

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Arizona (AZ)

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Arkansas (AR)

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California (CA)

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Colorado (CO)

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Connecticut (CT)

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Delaware (DE)

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District of Columbia (DC)

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Federated States of Micronesia (FM)

Federated States of Micronesia

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Florida (FL)

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Georgia (GA)

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Guam, US Territory (GU)

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Hawaii (HI)

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Idaho (ID)

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Illinois (IL)

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Iowa (IA)

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Kansas (KS)

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Louisiana (LA)

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Maine (ME)

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Mississippi (MS)

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Wyoming (WY)

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