Exhibit A Additional 3+1 Program Requirements for Mid-American Christian University Students
Fulfill the academic requirements outlined in the student’s Academic Catalog for Biology majors.
The Chairperson of the Science/Math department or designee will provide documentation stating any student violations or conduct issues on the student’s record in May of their junior year.
Example of Course Sequence
First Year*** Biology
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIOL 1214 | Biology I for majors* |
| BINT 1223 | Introduction to the Bible |
| ENGL 1103 | English Composition I* |
| POLS 1103 | National Government |
13 Hours
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIOL 1314 | Biology II for Majors* |
| MATH 1513 | College Algebra (or higher) |
| COMM 1103 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
| ENGL 1203 | English Composition II* |
| MATH 3703 | Introduction to Statistics |
16 Hours
Sophomore Year Biology
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIOL 2114 | General Zoology |
| BIOL 3114 | Human Anatomy |
| CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry I* |
| MATH 2114 | Calculus I & Analytic Geometry |
17 Hours
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIOL 3214 | Human Physiology |
| CHEM 1205 | General Chemistry II* |
| PHYS 1134 | Physics I* |
| THEO 1103 | Biblical Life and Wellness |
16 Hours
Summer**
| Course Number | Hours | Course Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL XXXX | Course Slot Open (as needed) – 4 Hours | HIST 2103 | American History – 3 Hours |
| PSYC/ENGL | Course Slot Open (as needed) – 3 Hours | - | - |
7 Total Summer Hours Combined
Junior Year Biology
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIOL 3223 | Pathophysiology I |
| CHEM 3103 | Organic Chemistry I |
| CHEM 3102 | Organic Chemistry I Lab |
| PHYS 1234 | Physics II* |
| BIOL 3305 | Microbiology |
17 Hours
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology | Pathophysiology II |
| BIOL 3334 | Biology Research |
| CHEM 3203 | Organic Chemistry II* |
| CHEM 3202 | Organic Chemistry II Lab* |
| BIOL 4213 | History of Science |
16 Hours
* Pre-requisites courses required for the 3+1 Program.
** Summer may be utilized between Freshman and Sophomore or Sophomore and Junior year it is set aside for student hardship. This will allow students to catch up due to unforeseen circumstances or opportunities to fulfill graduation requirements.
***Rationale for First Year: The School of Science/Math believes that a less “loaded” first-year will reassure incoming first-year students as they acclimate to college life, thus increasing retention