Program Description

Bachelor of Science in Biology students at Graceland University study a variety of subjects: biochemistry, molecular genetics, physiology, immunology, zoology and ecology. Students begin to explore these exciting fields by learning the language of biology to lay a foundation for future studies. They work together to explore new ideas and laboratory techniques, developing professional contacts and lifelong friendships.

Graceland's comprehensive active-learning approach prepares students to pursue a variety of postgraduate studies. Some students enter careers immediately after graduation as teachers, laboratory technicians and pharmaceutical sales representatives. Others have gone on to post-graduate studies in fields such as medical, dental, veterinary, physician assistant, physical therapy and pharmacy.

Neuroscience Concentration

• BIOL2100 Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Genetics – 4 semester hours (s.h.)
• BIOL3440 Human Physiology* – 4 s.h.
• BIOL3500 Applied Pharmacology – 3 s.h. or
• BIOL4450 Cell Biology – 4 s.h.
• CHEM1330 Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry – 3 s.h. or CHEM3410 Organic Chemistry I – 3 s.h.
• PSYC1300 Introductory Psychology – 3 s.h.
• PSYC3330 Biopsychology – 3 s.h.
• PSYC3390 Cognitive Psychology – 3 s.h.
• PSYC3500 Principles of Learning – 3 s.h. orPSYC3900C Topics: Animal Models in Psychopathology – 3 s.h.
• BIOL/PSYC2400 Frontiers in Neuroscience – 1 s.h.
• Capstone Research – 2-3 s.h.
• BIOL/CHEM4120 Research I – 1 s.h. and BIOL/CHEM4130 Research II – 1 s.h. or PSYC3520 Research Methods Two – 3 s.h.