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Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences Education University of Delaware, USA

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$13510 for 21 credits per term

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Course summary

This program's curriculum helps students develop an understanding of principles governing biological processes that span a continuum from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems. In addition to conveying fundamental scientific knowledge, its curriculum aims: to provide opportunities for students to understand and use the process of scientific inquiry; to promote development of student's critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and to help students gain the background essential for making informed decisions about issues that relate to science, technology, and the environment. Majors are educated in the biological sciences by means of formal course work, laboratory and field research projects, volunteer experiences, as teaching assistants in some of the biology laboratory classes, and through individual studies guided by biology professors. The biological sciences major provides a foundation for advanced study of biology at the graduate level, for further training in such areas as the health professions, environmental science, law, biomedical ethics, genetic counseling, journalism, and public health, and for a wide array of career opportunities. Students planning to major in biology with the purpose of teaching science in secondary schools must identify themselves and plan their programs with the faculty advisor for secondary education as early in their academic careers as possible.

Program modules

The modules are BISC 207-208 Introductory Biology I and II, BISC 302 General Ecology, BISC 306 General Physiology, BISC 305 Cell Biology or BISC 401 Molecular Biology of the Cell, BISC 403 Genetic and Evolutionary Biology, BISC 312 Quantitative Ecology, BISC 316 Experimental General Physiology, BISC 315 Experimental Cell Biology, BISC 411 Experimental Molecular Biology of the Cell, BISC 413 Experimental Genetic and Evolutionary Biology, CHEM 103 General Chemistry, CHEM 104 General Chemistry, CHEM 213 Elementary Organic Chemistry or CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry, CHEM 214/216 Elementary Biochemistry and Lab, PHYS 201 Introductory Physics I, PHYS 202 Introductory Physics II, MATH 221 Calculus I or MATH 241 Analytic Geometry and Calculus A, GEOL 107 General Geology, EDUC 413 Educational Psychology - Social Aspects, EDUC 414 Educational Psychology - Cognitive Aspects, EDUC 419 Diversity in the classroom, EDUC 420 Reading in the Content Areas, EDUC 400 Student Teaching, EDUC 430 Classroom Management, SCEN 491 Teaching Science in Secondary Schools, SCEN 492 Student Teaching Seminar: Secondary Science, ENGL 110 Critical Reading and Writing.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary work, a minimum score of 80 (TOEFL ibt), 550 (paper), or 213 (computer) in TOEFL (for international students from non-English speaking country) or 6.5 or better in IELTS, applicants to the Nursing major must have a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (TOEFL ibt), 600 (paper), or 250 (computer).

University of Delaware accepts IELTS*

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Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences

Venue / office name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences

Address

Contact address for international enquiries

118 Wolf Hall
NEWARK
Delaware
19716

Venue description

This department is composed of 38 faculty engaged in teaching and research activities. The Department is home to many vibrant research programs and its faculty are located in state-of-the-art laboratories in Wolf and McKinly Halls as well as the Delaware Biotechnology Institute, a joint effort between the University of Delaware and area biotechnology industries. A gift from Pierre S. duPont, Wolf Hall was completed in 1917 to house the agricultural science and chemistry programs. Named in honor of Dr. Theodore R. Wolf, Professor of Chemistry from 1871 to 1901 and the first UD faculty member to earn a Ph.D., the building was also used at various times by the Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. McKinly Laboratory, located on Delaware Avenue east of Wolf Hall, was opened in 1978. It consists of an underground floor plus three stories, providing facilities for undergraduate and graduate and faculty research. Currently, it houses the Department of Physical Therapy and parts of the Department of Biological Sciences and Department of Psychology.

Telephone number

+1 302 831 2793

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

This university provides both on-campus and graduate housing. The student rooms include beds, desks, each residential hall furnished with mailboxes, chairs, dressers, wardrobe closets, and lighting with all bathrooms (except guest bathrooms) are assigned as specifically male or female. Students are permitted to bring telephones (no extra cost for telephone installation), a fan, radios and stereos, a TV, a desk or study lamp, a computer, a few plates, mugs, and glasses for snacks, have refrigerator and microwave. Students can study in their rooms, as well as in study lounges that are provided in many residence halls. All graduate student and family housing includes the following at no extra charge: local telephone service (bring the touch-tone telephone and enjoy free features including call hold, call waiting, and automatic call back), voice Mail (each student has a private voice mailbox and each room or apartment has voice mail answering service), utilities (heat, air conditioning, electric and water are all included), data (install an Ethernet card and network software in the student's computer and take advantage of high-speed access to the campus network and the Web), cable TV (can connect their TV and FM radio to the cable and enjoy quality radio and 61 TV channels including the major networks, "super stations," satellite channels (i.e., CNN, ESPN, MTV, SCOLA), and University channels. All buildings have convenient, low-cost laundry facilities), parking is not included in the rental rate. However, a resident student parking permit can be purchased. Contact the Department of Public Safety for details at (302) 831-1184.

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