Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Bachelor of Science-Biology Science

Program Overview

This program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level careers in general science fields. Specifically, the program will provide training for biomedical, quality assurance, biological technician, or lab assistant jobs. Students will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to assess natural and renewable resources, in addition to collecting, applying, and analyzing data using a variety of methods.

Program Outcomes

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  1. Apply scientific inquiry.
  2. Communicate science concepts effectively through writing and presentations, including research findings and results.
  3. Work effectively in research groups.
  4. Communicate the significance of tribal culture as it relates to biological science concepts.
  5. Apply biological science concepts to medical and environmental issues in tribal and non- tribal communities.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the program are prepared to begin a career as a:

  • Veterinary assistant or technician
  • Biological technician
  • Quality control technician
  • Health Aide
  • Dietetic technician
  • Dental Assistant
  • Medical Lab Technician

Curriculum

General Education:

EDC 110Intro Higher Education

3

ENG 108College Reading, Writing & Res

4

ENG 109Adv College Writing Research

4

ENG 112Fundamentals of Speech

3

MTH 146College Algebra

4

NAS 100Introduction to Ojibwe Culture

3

CPS 101Computer Applications

3

MTH 213Applied Statistics

4

Humanities Requirement: (Select 2 courses from the list of courses, 200+ for 3 credits, including NAS 101 and NAS 102)

ART 101Basic Drawing

3

ART 102Basic Design & Color Theory

3

ART 103Introduction to Painting

3

ART 107Native Art Traditional Tech

3

ART 114Beading I

3

ART 115Beading II

3

ART 116Finger Weaving

3

ART 117Native American Art

3

ART 118Yarn Bag Weaving

3

ENG 219Native American Literature

3

NAS 101Ojibwemowin I

4

NAS 102Ojibwemowin II

4

NAS 110Intro Native American History

3

NAS 201Ojibwemowin III

4

NAS 202Ojibwemowin IV

4

NAS 205Ojibwe History

3

NAS 212Wisconsin Native History

3

NAS 230Ojibwe Literatue & Storytellin

3

NAS 242Native American Philosophy

3

Social Science Requirement: (Select 6 Credit Hours from the list of courses, 200+ for 3 credits)

BUS 243Economics

3

BUS 231Business Law

3

BUS 331Advanced Business Law

3

ECE 101Early Childhood

3

ECE 130Infant,toddler & Child Dev

3

HUS 101Introduction to Human Services

3

HUS 201Family Sys W/Cultural Influenc

3

HUS 303Social Welfare Inst & Policies

3

HUS 305Trauma-Informed Practice

3

HUS 306Working W/Communities & Orgs.

3

HUS 375Integrative Seminar

3

HUS 404Culturally Responsive Practice

3

HUS 408Substance Abuse Trends

3

NAS 213Federal Indian Policy & Law

3

NAS 222Intro Trib Govt

3

POL 110Intro to American Government

3

PSY 206Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY 210General Psychology

3

PSY 242Human Growth & Development

3

SAC 104AODA Rehabilitation

3

SAC 201Co-Occurring Disorders

3

SAC 203Psychopharmacology

3

SOC 111Intro Sociology

3

SOC 205Soc of Race, Diversity, Ethnic

3

Physical/Natural Science Requirement: (Select 6 Credit Hours from the list of courses)

NAT 293Field Methods in Natural Res

2

NAT 111Environmental Science

3

NAT 110Earth Science

3

HTH 130Medical Terminology

3

Major:

BIO 101General Cell Biology

4

BIO 102General Animal Biology & Ecolo

4

BIO 161Introduction to Plant Science

3

BIO 230Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4

BIO 330Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4

BIO 332Microbiology With Lab

4

BIO 370Biochemistry

3

BIO 312Forestry

3

BIO 318Fisheries & Wildlife

4

BIO 369Horticulture

3

BIO 371Genetics

3

BIO 498Self-Directed Studies

2

BIO 240Ethnobotany

4

BIO 372Ecological Knowledge

3

GEO 365Intro Geographics Info Sys

4

CHM 104General Chemistry II

4

CHM 103General Chemistry I

4

NAT 300Indigenous Land Stewardship

1

NAT 116Introduction to Water Resource

3

NAT 314Hydrology

4

HTH 107Wellness, Health & Nutrition

3

Total Credit Hours: 120