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Department of Natural Sciences<br />
Summer Module I and/or Summer Module II<br />
LAC 3<br />
CSC201 Computer Application 1<br />
Total<br />
4cr<br />
Year II<br />
Fall<br />
NUT301 Community Nutrition 3<br />
NUT312 Food Chemistry 3<br />
NUT323 Food Analysis 2<br />
ETH201 1<br />
LAC Arabic 3<br />
LAC 3<br />
Total<br />
15cr<br />
Spring<br />
BCH301 Introduction to Biochemistry 4<br />
BIO311 Microbiology 3<br />
NUT345 Industrial Food Production 2<br />
NUT334 Food Management 3<br />
STA205 Biostatistics 3<br />
Total<br />
15cr<br />
Year III<br />
Fall<br />
NUT401 Advanced Human Nutrition 3<br />
NUT356 Nutrition Status Assessment 2<br />
NUT367 Food Processing 2<br />
NUT378 Food Microbiology 2<br />
NUT499 Senior Study in Nutrition 2<br />
LAC 3<br />
Total<br />
15cr<br />
Spring<br />
NUT389 Nutrition in Life cycle 3<br />
NUT423 Medical Nutrition Therapy 4<br />
NUT445 Counseling Communication Skills 2<br />
NUT467 Hospital Administration 2<br />
LAC 3<br />
Total<br />
14cr<br />
MINOR IN BIOLOGY<br />
Nowadays, knowledge of biology is highly<br />
attractive as an adjunct to many other majors<br />
and professional fields. Combining biology<br />
with other area gives a valuable expertise in<br />
cross-disciplinary areas and makes <strong>academic</strong><br />
preparation more distinctive. Pursuing a biology<br />
minor program help introducing students to core<br />
concepts in biological areas and at the same<br />
time complement premedical requirements for<br />
students interested in medicine and gives a solid<br />
background for those concerned in other health<br />
science fields as well as those who wish to pursue<br />
careers in the chemical and biochemical industry.<br />
With a comprehensive, well-rounded education,<br />
student may attain a wider and deeper knowledge<br />
and become more competitive in the job market.<br />
MISSION<br />
The mission of the Biology Minor is to offer<br />
a general but coherent program, providing<br />
students with basic knowledge in different fields<br />
of Biology.<br />
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES<br />
The purpose of the Minor in Biology:<br />
1. To provide students with basic general<br />
information in Biology through lecture and<br />
laboratory courses.<br />
2. To prepare students interested in pursuing<br />
further education in health-related fields<br />
such as Medicine, medicinal chemistry,<br />
nutrition, public health and medical<br />
laboratory.<br />
3. To offer students with wider scope of job<br />
opportunities.<br />
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
Students with a Minor in Biology will:<br />
1. Show acquisition of basic knowledge of<br />
biological sciences.<br />
2. Demonstrate adequate experience in lab<br />
and basic research techniques.<br />
3. Demonstrate problem-solving abilities in<br />
biological science.<br />
4. Acquire adequate preparation for careers<br />
in biological sciences or entrance into<br />
professional studies.<br />
MINOR’S REQUIREMENTS<br />
Students interested in Minor in Biology must<br />
complete the following requirements<br />
Biology requirement (19 credits)<br />
BIO201 General Biology I 4<br />
BIO202 General Biology II 4<br />
BIO321 Genetics 3<br />
BIO345 Cell and Molecular Biology 4<br />
BCH301 Introduction to Biochemistry 4<br />
ACADEMIC CATALOG [ 2011-2012 ] SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES<br />
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