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Why Calvin? Curriculum Prepares for Success

Biology Program Features

You have lots of options

Bachelors degree in biology

B.S. degree in environmental science (biology emphasis)

B.S. degree in biotechnology

B.A. degrees in biology education

Pre-Professional programs

Its easy to migrate from one program to another

biology treeYears 1 & 2 - take a common "core" of biology and cognate courses

Years 3 & 4 - specialize in different degree programs

Pre-health professions programs may branch off earlier

 

Integrative, experiential learning

Calvin professors:

  • are passionate about working with students to learn effectively and to apply knowledge wisely
  • teach from a foundational Christian worldview
  • use instructional strategies based on cognitive learning research

Students gain:

  • solid conceptual base in biology
  • interdisciplinary science perspectives
  • liberal arts perspectives
  • practical vocational skills

 

Secondary

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Our Curriculum

Develops perspective...

  • Classroom and lab experiences are set in real-world contexts

Field work

Conceptual comprehension is broad and deep...

  • Foundational concepts and interconnections (1st course)
  • Cellular, molecular and genetic systems (2nd course)
  • Ecological and evolutionary systems (3rd course)

Hones critical/creative thinking, problem-solving, research, collaboration and communication skills...

  • Problem-based, collaborative learning (1st course, modeled after best practices in medical schools)
  • Foundational investigative research skills (2nd and 3rd courses)
  • Practice in experimentation, writing, vocational skills (4th course)

Develops integrative expertise...