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48 Biology/Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
BS: HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATION - LIFE SCIENCE GRADES 8-12) DEGREE PLAN
(CONTINUED)
Other
CHEM 131 General Chem istry I Lab ...................................................................................... 1
CHEM 132 General Chem istry II Lab ..................................................................................... 1
Literature - choose one: ENGL 222, 232, 263* ................................................................. 3
READ 322 Reading in Secondary Content Areas ................................................................ 3
SPED 471 Teaching Students w ith Special Needs ............................................................... 3
TECH 210 Technology in Education ...................................................................................... 3
*Students must continue the sequence chosen in the University Core.
Professional Education
EDUC 211 Educational Foundations and Multi-cultural Perspective ............................... 3
EDUC 221 Educational Psychology ....................................................................................... 3
EDUC 412 Secondary Curriculum and M edia ...................................................................... 3
EDUC 432 Secondary Management and Methods ............................................................. 3
EDUC 499 Student Teaching Secondary ............................................................................... 6
T O TA L ............................................................................................................................................ 6 3
Minimum ........................................ .................................................................................................. 9
Before taking more than 6 hours of any combination of EDUC, EACH, SPED or READ
classes, a student must first be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, a students must:
1. Complete and submit an application for admission into the Teacher
Education Program;
2. Complete at least 60 semester hours of credit;
3. Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7;
4. Complete 9 hours of English if elementary or middle school major; complete
12 hours of English if secondary or all-level major; no grade lower than a
"C" accepted;
5. Pass all three sections of the Texas Higher Education assessment (THEA) test,
with a score on the reading section of 260 or higher and a score on the math
section of 240 or higher;
6. Have three written recommendations from faculty members who are familiar
with the student's work and can discuss the student's potential as a teacher;
7. Complete an interview with the Teacher Education Admissions and
Review Committee;
8. Receive approval from the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee.
Any exemptions or modifications to the above requirements due to special circumstances
must be requested through the chair of the Department of Education. All requests will
be reviewed and must be approved by the Teacher Education Admissions and Review
Committee. In addition, admission to teacher education is not the final step in the
process. In order to remain in the program, the prospective teacher must continue to
meet the GPA requirement (2.7). Approval to take Education Block classes (411/412 and
431/432) and to enroll in student teaching must be obtained from the Teacher Education
Admissions and Review Committee before enrolling in those classes.
M inim um grade for EDUC 412 and 432 ..................................................................................... B
M inim um grade for all other m ajors courses ............................................................................. C
M inim um G PA for graduation ................................................................................................. 2.70
M inim um advanced ho urs .............................................................................. ............................. 33
M in im u m total ho u rs ................................................................................................................. 128
Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.
Cooperative Bachelor of Science Degrees (BS)
ACU awards the bachelor's degree to certain qualified students who
have satisfactorily completed three years of prescribed work at ACU
(a minimum of 104 hours) plus one year at a recognized professional
school. Students in the cooperative degree program are advised by
the advisors for health professions (see the Academic Advising section
of this catalog). See the Health Professions Cooperative Degree in the
Interdisciplinary and Other Academic Programs section of this catalog
for complete course requirements.
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to a program, a student must satisfy the
requirements listed in the SAT/ACTPlacement section of this catalog.
Minor in Biology
MINOR: BIOLOGY (BIOL)
Biology selections from:
B IO L 100 -29 9 .......................................................................................................................... 12
Advanced biology selections from:
BIO L 300-499 ....................................................................................... ............................ 6
T O TA L ............................................................................................................................................ 1 8
Course Description
Please see the Course Descriptions section of this catalog. Au Sable
Institute courses are designated in the course descriptions. Courses
offered by the Department of Biology include those with the
following designation: BIOL.Chemistry and Biochemistry
Kim Pamplin, Chair
ACU Box 28132, Abilene, Texas 79699-8132
Foster Science Building, Room 256
Phone: 325-674-2176
Fax: 325-674-6988
Email: pamplink@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/chemistry
Faculty
T. Brian Cavitt, Assistant Professor
Alvie Davis, Senior Faculty
Eric Hardegree, Professor
Kim Pamplin, Associate Professor
Cynthia Powell, Instructor
Gregory Powell, Professor
Perry Reeves, Professor
Autumn Sutherlin, Assistant ProfessorMajors
Biochemistry
ChemistryMinor
ChemistryThe Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers Bachelor of
Science degrees in chemistry, biochemistry (chemistry emphasis) and
biochemistry (molecular biology emphasis) and a Bachelor of Arts
degree in biochemistry. The department works with the Department
of Education to offer teacher certification in physical science (see the
Education section of this catalog). A cooperative BS minor in
chemistry may be added to other majors.
Introduction
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has the finest
facilities, including more than a dozen undergraduate and research
laboratories, and an outstanding faculty. The undergraduate
program has been approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS)
since 1971.
A major in chemistry or biochemistry prepares a student for a wide
variety of work opportunities. Advancing the frontiers of chemical
and biochemical knowledge through research can be accomplished in
an academic or industrial setting. Alumni teach chemistry at any level
from grade school through university. Chemists and biochemists work
in areas of biotechnology, polymers, forensics, environmental
monitoring and remediation, as well as in the petroleum,
pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.
Health professions such as medicine and dentistry require an
understanding of chemistry and biochemistry as a basis for
advanced study. More than 100 practicing doctors and dentists
majored in chemistry or biochemistry at ACU as a part of their
pre-professional training. In addition, law schools and business
schools readily admit individuals with strong science backgrounds
to their graduate programs.
To help students better tailor their undergraduate program to
eventual career goals, the department offers five degree programs.
Bachelor of Science programs in chemistry or biochemistry (ACS or
standard tracks) are designed for students who plan a career as a
professional chemist or biochemist, or those who intend to work
toward a graduate degree. The BS degrees in chemistry and
biochemistry (ACS track) are designed to comply with ACS guidelines.
The BA degree in biochemistry and the BS degree in biochemistry
(health sciences track) are designed for students who are preparing
to enter professional schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or
optometry, or for those who wish to enter the biotechnology or
pharmaceutical industries or secondary education.
Study Abroad Expectations
All students are encouraged to participate in ACU's Study Abroad
program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on
the site. Academic advisors can assist students in planning ahead for
their Study Abroad experience and should be consulted during the
freshman year.
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