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Hardin- S Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019 2014
THE DR. AND MRS. DAVID
“SCOTTY” HOLLAND SCHOOL
OF
SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
The school is named for David and Jacque Holland of
Houston, long-time friends and benefactors of Hardin-
Simmons University. Dr. Holland, a noted geologist, attended
Hardin-Simmons University and in 1999, he established the
Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics through a
generous endowment. The school offers courses and
programs of study designed to provide a strong foundation of
scientific education and research in several fields
encompassing undergraduate, graduate, and professional
training. The university foundational curriculum requirements
in science can be achieved through a variety of offerings in
astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental science,
geology, mathematics, physical science, physics and science
education. The Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics
offers undergraduate majors and minors in biochemistry and
molecular biology, biology, chemistry, environmental science,
geology, mathematics, physics and communication sciences
and disorders. Graduate studies within the school provide for
a master’s degree in mathematics, environmental
management and the doctorate in physical therapy (DPT).
The Graduate Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University
provides a complete description of coursework leading to
these degrees. The school offers specialized training in a
variety of pre-professional programs and in specific major and
minor fields appropriate to the following bachelor’s degrees:
Bachelor of Arts:
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Environmental Science
Geology
Mathematics
Medical and Biological Illustration
Bachelor of Behavioral Science:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Mathematics Education
Bachelor of Science:
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Geological Sciences
Mathematics
Physics
For specific requirements leading to these undergraduate
degrees, please refer to the Academic Organization and
Degrees section of this catalog and to each department within
the Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics. For
specific course requirements related to science teaching
fields, please refer to the Irvin School of Education section of
this catalog.
(See minors at the end of this chapter.)
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
Head of Department
Andrea B. Jensen
325-670-1382
HSU Box 16165
Faculty
Rick Hammer, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Jennifer Hennigan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Andrea B. Jensen, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Allan J. Landwer, Ph.D., Professor
Christopher L. McNair, Ph.D., Professor
Candace Wicks, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Wendi Wolfram, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Objectives – The Department of Biology teaches courses in
cellular and molecular biology, organismal biology, human
biology, field biology, and ecology. Graduates of our program
have succeeded in professional and graduate programs after
earning their baccalaureate degree. Course sequences are
designed to meet the educational needs of students
interested in gaining admittance to professional programs in
the medical sciences (e.g., medical, physician assistant,
dental, physical/occupational therapy, veterinary schools);
baccalaureate degree or certification programs in various
allied health fields (e.g. nursing, medical technology,
radiological technology); graduate programs in cellular,
organismal, or field biology; or pursuing certification to teach
at the elementary or secondary grade school levels.
Students who graduate with a major in Biology will:
(1)Recognize core biological principles, including evolution,
the relationship between structure and function, and
information flow at all levels of biological organization.
(2)Explain and apply the scientific method, including
designing, experimenting, and analyzing data.
(3)Analyze data, identify key results, and critically review
primary scientific literature.
(4)Communicate biological information in oral and written
form.
(5)Apply ethics to the daily practice of biology in research and
medicine.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The Biology major requires a minimum of 35 semester hours
in biology. Courses required include: BIOL 1306, 1106, 1307,
1107, 2334, 3410, 3411, 4104, and 15 semester hours of
biology at the advanced level, with at least 8 of those hours
from courses offering a laboratory. Required supporting
courses include: CHEM 1310, 1110, 1311, and 1111; PHYS
1310, 1110, 1311, and 1111; and six hours of mathematics
selected from MATH 1310, 1311, 1312, 1420, or 1421.
Students are required to demonstrate technological
proficiency by completion of a computer course or by
completing the departmental technological proficiency exam
offered by the Kelley College of Business. Foreign language
requirements and options for meeting minor degree
requirements for the B.A. degree are discussed in page 32 of
this catalog.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The Biology major requires a minimum of 38 semester hours
in biology. Courses required include: BIOL 1306, 1106, 1307,
1107, 2334, 3410, 3411, 4104, and 18 semester hours of
biology at the advanced level, with at least 12 of those hours
from courses offering a laboratory. Required supporting
courses include: CHEM 1310, 1110, 1311, and 1111; PHYS
1310, 1110, 1311, and 1111; STAT 3312; and six hours of
mathematics selected from MATH 1310, 1311, 1312, 1420,
or 1421. Students are required to demonstrate technological