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The Biology Secondary Education program at Marywood provides a strong background in biology and the physical sciences. Learn basic concepts in biology, chemistry, math, and physics, as well as more advanced concepts in areas such as molecular biology, anatomy, microbiology, and ecology.
Lab work is a vital element of the Biology Elementary Education degree because we believe that the teachers of tomorrow are also the scientists of tomorrow.
Prepares biology and general science teachers (grades 7-12)
Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Biology and general science majors
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More than 100+ club and organization opportunities on campus, or create your own.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
for aspiring K-12 teachers in science, technology, and mathematics.
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The Center for Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS) is equipped with seven large teaching laboratories.
laboratory space for teaching labs, equipped with ductless fume green hoods
an environmental wet laboratory/greenhouse
five dedicated research laboratories
state-of-the-art anatomy and physiology laboratory houses virtual dissection Anatomage table
Autoclaves Autoclaves are pressure chambers that sterilize equipment, perform scientific experiments, or carry out industrial processes using high pressure steam.
Gel & Blot Imaging System The ChemiDoc XRS+ System features high-sensitivity detection for a wide range of methods including fluorescence and densitometry.
The ChemiDoc XRS+ system is based on CCD high-resolution, high-sensitivity detection technology and modular options to accommodate a wide range of samples and support multiple detection methods including fluorescence, colorimetry, densitometry, chemiluminescence, and chemifluorescence. The system is controlled by Image Lab™ software to optimize imager performance for fast, integrated, and automated image capture and analysis of various samples.
The system accommodates a wide array of samples, from large handcast polyacrylamide gels to small ReadyAgarose™ gels and various blots. The system is an ideal accompaniment to PCR, purification, and electrophoresis systems, enabling image analysis and documentation of restriction digests, amplified nucleic acids, genetic fingerprinting, RFLPs, and protein purification and characterization.
Genetic Analyzer DNA Sequencing machine
Incubator Shakers Innova 42 stackable incubated shakers provide broad temperature capabilities for culturing a wide variety of organisms in flasks up to 3 L
Inverted Fluorescent Microscope Nikon TE 2000U Inverted Fluorescent Microscope with Normarski D/C components and digital imaging capabilities.
Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) Used in microbiology, molecular biology, proteomics, and drug testing, liquid chromatography mass spectrometers can be used for microorganism detection, protein sequencing, analysis, and research. The LC part separates the sample into its components, which are ionized and sent through the mass spectrometer for identification.
Spectrophotometers The spectrophotometer is an instrument that can be adjusted to illuminate a sample with a specific wavelength of light. The spectrophotometer then measures the amount of light energy that is absorbed or transmitted by the sample.
The Hach DR 5000 UV-Vis Laboratory Spectrophotometer offers a broad range of water analysis methods with more than 240 pre-programmed tests.
Thermal Cycler The thermal cycler is a laboratory apparatus most commonly used to amplify segments of DNA via the polymerase chain reaction.
The Center for Natural and Health Sciences contains various science laboratories, including a Microbiology and Molecular/Cellular Biology lab, an Organic Chemistry lab, an Anatomy and Physiology lab, a Physics lab, a Biotechnology research lab, and an Environmental wet laboratory, along with a greenhouse, computer labs, and various classrooms.
Classrooms for our Math and Computer Science, Science, and Public Administration programs are in this building. The 100-seat Comerford Theatre, one of two large lecture halls on campus, is located here.
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. The Marywood Market is also located here.
The McGowan Center is home to the School of Education and the School of Business and Global Innovation. The Counseling/Student Development Center is also located here.
The building has modern classrooms, computer labs, and controlled lab settings for the Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. Students from the School of Education may utilize the Curriculum Lab, which houses hundreds of school textbooks, teacher manuals, and other teaching materials.
Market Marywood is a convenience store located on the first floor of the McGowan Center. It features favorite beverages, snacks, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, on-the-go sandwiches, fruit, and salads.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
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Course Numbers |
Course Names |
Credit Hours |
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CORE REQUIRED COURSES |
34 total credits |
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ENGL 160 |
Composition/Rhetoric |
3 |
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ENGL 3xx |
Literature |
3 |
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PHIL 120 OR PHIL 121 |
3 |
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Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
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OS |
Oral/speaking |
3 |
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RST 112 |
Encountering Faith |
3 |
|
WI |
Writing Intensive |
3 |
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LANG 150/250 |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
|
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History XXX |
3 |
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PHIL 2XX OR RST 2XX |
3 |
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STEM 101 |
FYE |
1 |
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DEI |
3 |
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Information Literacy |
3 |
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES |
56 total credits |
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BIOL 122 + L |
Anatomy & Physiology |
4 |
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BIOL 150 + L |
General Biology I |
4 |
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BIOL 151 + L |
General Biology II |
4 |
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BIOL 235 + L |
General Microbiology |
4 |
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BIOL 497D |
Human Evolution |
3 |
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BIOL 410 |
Science Literacy Capstone |
2 |
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BIOL 411B |
Curriculum Methods & Materials |
4 |
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BIOL 440 + L |
Molecular and Cellular Biology |
4 |
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OR |
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BIOL 446 + L |
Genetics |
4 |
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CHEM 131 + L |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
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CHEM 132 + L |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
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CHEM 221 + L |
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
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ENVS 420 + L |
Ecology |
4 |
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**MATH 155 |
Statistics |
3 |
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***MATH 170 |
Applications of Calculus to the Life Sciences |
3 |
|
OR |
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***MATH 211 |
Calculus |
4 |
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PHYS 303 + L |
General Physics |
4 |
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STEM 102 |
FYE |
1 |
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
40 total credits |
|
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EDYC 000 |
Field Experience (On Going) |
0 |
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EDUC 005D |
Practicum IV Secondary/K-12 |
1 |
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EDUC 102 |
Digital Technology and Communication in Education |
3 |
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EDUC 311 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
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EDUC 411A |
Effective Instruction in Secondary Ed & K-12 Ed |
3 |
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EDUC 414 |
Social Foundations of Education |
3 |
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EDUC 461 |
Methods, Materials and Assessment for Teaching ELS |
3 |
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EDUC 498B |
Special Topics in Student Teaching |
3 |
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SPED 100 |
Characteristics of Students with mild Disabilities |
3 |
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SPED 300* |
Curriculum Adaptations |
3 |
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SPED 367* |
Behavior and Classroom Management |
3 |
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PSYC 251 OR PSYC 252 |
Developmental Psychology Adolescent Psychology |
3 3 |
Math Placement Test: all students must take this test unless they have AP or dual enrollment credits which meet all
required courses for the major.
must take MATH 095 before any other math course (credits do not count towards graduation)
eligible for MATH 155, MATH 160 (pre-requisite course for MATH 211)
eligible for all math courses including MATH 211 (Calculus I)
*you may need to take MATH 095 prior to taking MATH 155 requirement depending on Math Placement Test
** you may need to take MATH 095, MATH 160 prior to MATH 170 requirement depending on Math Placement Test
F: fall semester; S: spring semester; SI: summer I semester; SII; summer II semester; F/S: fall or spring semester
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Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).
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