Andrew Sensenig, Ph.D.
Explore Biology, B.A.
What is possible when you delve into the fundamentals of life?
Anything.
Biology is the study of life and at the root of big questions like what we鈥檙e made of and how we got here. Explore these big questions as you learn to navigate faith and science in your studies.
As a biology major at 成人直播, you'll cover a range of topics 鈥 like molecular biology, global ecosystems, human biology and the diversity of life 鈥 and study under professors whose specialization ranges from bacteria to insects, trees to fluid dynamics
Courses will take you to diverse habitats, from studying the principles of ecology at Kings Canyon National Park to analyzing fish behavior along California鈥檚 Central Coast.
With bachelor of arts, you鈥檒l have flexibility in your coursework as you choose an emphasis of interest to you 鈥 including one preparing you to become a teacher.
Program Highlights
- Craft a major to suit your particular interests with Environmental, Human Health, Secondary Teaching or an Individualized emphasis.
- Engage in off-campus summer and study abroad programs
- Join the on-campus, environmental 'Shalom Club' to work on the campus garden
- Participate in trips around California with classmates
- Work one-on-one with faculty to choose from a broad range of topics for your capstone research project
Emphases*
- General Emphasis
General biology provides maximum flexibility to craft a major to suit your particular interests and toward the career you choose. You鈥檒l be encouraged to consider off-campus summer programs and semester abroad programs for additional course enrichment.
- Secondary Teaching
Secondary teaching will guide you toward becoming a teacher in the field of biology, ensuring you鈥檝e taken all the steps in preparation for a credential program.
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Faculty
Alan Thompson, Ph.D.
Michael Kunz, Ph.D.
Catalog
In order to obtain a bachelor鈥檚 degree from 成人直播, students must complete at least 120 units. Along with completing all required courses in their selected area of study, general education requirements must be met by all graduates. See the general education summary in the undergraduate academic catalog for more information.
Select programs may not provide enough units for a student to graduate and therefore an emphasis and/or elective courses must be completed alongside the major. Please see below for emphases related to this area of study.
Emphases Catalog*
- General Emphasis
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Department Chair: Andrew Sensenig, Ph.D.
Overview
The total coursework requirements include a minimum of 48 units of biology, chemistry, physical science and mathematics beyond the general education prerequisites, of which a minimum of 24 must be upper division.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate content knowledge in the major subject areas of biology: breadth, depth, and organizing concepts.
- Demonstrate information literacy in science as it is typically communicated (e.g., scientific journal articles, including graphs and tables).
- Design, conduct and critically evaluate scientific research.
- Practice a broad spectrum of technology used in scientific research.
- Demonstrate the capacity to communicate scientific information.
- Exhibit the skills necessary to independently increase scientific expertise.
- Describe the philosophical basis of science, its capabilities and limitations, relative to epistemology, ethics, and religion.
- Commitment to seek to serve the Church, society, and creation.
Locations Offered
Main Campus Fresno
Lower Division Major Prerequisites
- BIOL 111 - General Biology: Cells and Physiology Credits 3
- BIOL 111L - General Biology: Cells and Physiology Lab Credits 1
- CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I Credits 3
- CHEM 103L - General Chemistry I Lab Credits 1
- MATH 140 - Pre-Calculus Credits 4
Required Courses (32 Units)
- BIOL 121 - General Biology: Diversity and Ecology Credits 3
- BIOL 121L - General Biology: Diversity and Ecology Lab Credits 1
- BIOL 312 - Ecology Credits 3
- BIOL 312L - Ecology Lab Credits 1
- BIOL 332 - Human Physiology Credits 3
- BIOL 332L - Human Physiology Lab Credits 1
- BIOL 370 - Bioethics Credits 3
- BIOL 450 - Genetics Credits 3
- BIOL 450L - Genetics Lab Credits 1
- BIOL 470 - History and Philosophy of Science Credits 3
- BIOL 485BIO - Senior Seminar Credits 2
- CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II Credits 3
- CHEM 104L - General Chemistry II Lab Credits 1
- MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics Credits 3
- MATH 206L - Introductory Statistics Lab Credits 1
Emphasis Required Courses (16 Units)
- One course in chemistry, mathematics or physical science (3- 4 units)
- Upper division biology (5 units minimum)
- Additional courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics or physical sciences to complete 48 units in the major.
- Secondary Teaching
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Department Chair: Andrew Sensenig, Ph.D.
Overview
The total coursework requirements include a minimum of 48 units of biology, chemistry, physical science and mathematics beyond the general education prerequisites, of which a minimum of 24 must be upper division.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate content knowledge in the major subject areas of biology: breadth, depth, and organizing concepts.
- Demonstrate information literacy in science as it is typically communicated (e.g., scientific journal articles, including graphs and tables).
- Design, conduct and critically evaluate scientific research.
- Practice a broad spectrum of technology used in scientific research.
- Demonstrate the capacity to communicate scientific information.
- Exhibit the skills necessary to independently increase scientific expertise.
- Describe the philosophical basis of science, its capabilities and limitations, relative to epistemology, ethics, and religion.
- Commitment to seek to serve the Church, society, and creation.
Locations Offered
Main Campus Fresno
Lower Division Major Prerequisites
- BIOL 111 - General Biology: Cells and Physiology Credits 3
- BIOL 111L - General Biology: Cells and Physiology Lab Credits 1
- CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I Credits 3
- CHEM 103L - General Chemistry I Lab Credits 1
- MATH 140 - Pre-Calculus Credits 4
Required Courses (32 Units)
- BIOL 121 - General Biology: Diversity and Ecology Credits 3
- BIOL 121L - General Biology: Diversity and Ecology Lab Credits 1
- BIOL 231 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits 3
- BIOL 231L - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credits 1
- BIOL 312 - Ecology Credits 3
- BIOL 312L - Ecology Lab Credits 1
- BIOL 370 - Bioethics Credits 3
- BIOL 450 - Genetics Credits 3
- BIOL 450L - Genetics Lab Credits 1
- BIOL 470 - History and Philosophy of Science Credits 3
- BIOL 485BIO - Senior Seminar Credits 2
- CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II Credits 3
- CHEM 104L - General Chemistry II Lab Credits 1
- MATH 205 - Introductory Statistics Credits 3
- MATH 206L - Introductory Statistics Lab Credits 1
Emphasis Required Courses (16 Units)
- GEOL 151 - Earth Science Credits 3
- PHYS 120 - General Physics I Credits 3
- PHYS 120L - General Physics I Lab Credits 1
- Additional courses in biology or physical sciences to complete 48 units in the major.
Teacher Education Program Information
Students who are interested in applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program should refer to the Graduate School description of admissions requirements for the program and obtain academic advising from the program at least two semesters prior to completion of their degrees.
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Three-year Degree Option
The emphases listed below also are available as a three-year bachelor's degree or as a standard four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Sample Curriculum Map
Below is a sample curriculum map for this program. This map serves as an example of how courses are set up to ensure completion of the degree in three years. The course listing is based on a sample year and follows a fall, spring and summer academic year. Some courses are only offered on odd or even years. An advisor will work with you to create a curriculum map that is unique to you.
- Secondary Teaching
Year 1
Fall
Code Title Units CP 152 Freshman Seminar 1 BIB 100 Jesus and the Christian Community 3 BIOL 111 General Biology: Cells and Physiology 4 MATH 140 Pre-Calculus 4 Written/Oral Communication 3 PE 1 Total units 16 Spring
Code Title Units BIOL 121 General Biology: Diversity and Ecology 4 PHYS 150 Earth Science 3 Written/Oral Communication 3 PSY 120 General Psychology 3 HIST 120 Ancient Civilizations 4 Total units 17 Summer
Code Title Units HIST 130 Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations 4 KIN 120 Concepts of Wellness 3 HIST 150 American Civilization 3 Total units 10 Year 2
Fall
Code Title Units CHEM 103 General Chemistry I 4 LA 380 Learning Communites 3 BIOL 312 Ecology 4 Humanities/Social Science 3 MATH 205 Introductory Statistics 3 Total units 17 Spring
Code Title Units CHEM 104 General Chemistry II 4 BIOL 332 Human Physiology 4 BIOL 370 Bioethics 3 PSY 355 Adolescent Development 3 Humanities/Social Science 3 Total units 17 Summer
Code Title Units HIST 140 Modern Civilizations 4 Biblical Literature 3 EDUC 638 Health Education for Teachers 2 Elective 3 Total units 12 Year 3
Fall
Code Title Units BIOL 450 Genetics 4 PHYS 120 General Physics 4 BIOL 321 or
BIOL 322Vertebrate Zoology or
Invertebrate Zoology4 EDUC 604 Foundations of Education 4 Total units 16 Spring
Code Title Units BIOL 470 History and Philosophy of Science 3 BIOL 485 Senior Seminar in Biology 2 THEO 430 Contemporary Theology 3 Micro or Botany 4 EDUC 605 Teaching the Exceptional Learner 3 Practicum/Internship/Res 1 Total units 16 Total Units: 120
Possibilities Await
With an 成人直播 Education
Whether you're a high school student, transfer student or parent, you'll find all the resources you need including application steps, tuition & financial aid, transfer and orientation information.
First Steps to Admission
- Submit an application for admission (online or printable mail-in)
* Admission applications are free, no discount codes required. - Send official copies of your transcripts to 成人直播.
- Complete the FAFSA. It can be completed starting October 1st. (FAFSA Code: 001253)
- Recommended High School Courses for Admission
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- 4 years of college preparatory English
- 3 years of college preparatory mathematics
- 2 years of social studies
- 1 year of laboratory science
- 1 year of performing art
- 3 years of the same foreign language with a C- or better
- Things to Keep in Mind
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成人直播鈥檚 accepted students have average GPAs of 3.2-3.6. Please speak with an admission counselor to discuss your eligibility.
All application materials should be submitted online or mailed to:
Office of 成人直播 Admission
成人直播
1717 S. Chestnut Ave. #2005
Fresno, CA 93702
ugadmis@fresno.edu
Emphasis Requirements*
- Secondary Teaching
Students who are interested in applying for admission to the teacher education program should refer to the graduate school description of admissions requirements for the program and obtain academic advising from the program at least two semesters prior to completion of their degrees. LA-385: Critical Approaches to Teaching is recommended to students, as it provides school-based experiences with youth.
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Information*
- General Emphasis
1. Biology (AS-T) to Biology, B.A.
BA courses fulfilled through ADT:
- All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
- BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
- BIOL 111 General Biology: Cells and Physiology (4)
- BIOL 121 General Biology: Diversity and Ecology (4)
- CHEM 103 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 104 General Chemistry II (4)
- MATH 210 Calculus I (4) [*replaces MATH-140]
- This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
- Secondary Teaching
1. Biology (AS-T) to Biology, B.A.
BA courses fulfilled through ADT:
- All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
- BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
- BIOL 111 General Biology: Cells and Physiology (4)
- BIOL 121 General Biology: Diversity and Ecology (4)
- CHEM 103 General Chemistry I (4)
- CHEM 104 General Chemistry II (4)
- MATH 210 Calculus I (4) [*replaces MATH-140]
- This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
Non-traditional Admission
- Steps for Re-application
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For those students who have applied to 成人直播鈥檚 traditional undergraduate program within the past 2 years and did not attend. Students who applied more than 2 years ago will need to resubmit a full application for admission:
- Fill out the re-application form
- Submit any missing documents or updated transcripts
- Steps for Re-admission
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Former 成人直播 students who have not been enrolled in and/or have not submitted a leave of absence form for the previous semester are required to re-apply for admission to 成人直播:
- Fill out the re-admission form
- Submit official transcripts from other educational institutions attended during absence from 成人直播
- Steps for Non-matriculated Admission
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Students interested in taking classes, usually for personal or professional development, or to transfer to another institution, and is not interested in a degree from 成人直播. Non-degree students are not eligible for federal, state or institutional aid. Other requirements, class limits and pre-requisites may apply. See the academic catalog for more information:
- Fill out the Application for Admission indicating Non Matriculating/Non-Degree status non-matriculation application
- Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent
- Some classes may require a pre-requisite course. If required, a college transcript will need to be provided
- Personal essays are not required
- Auditing a class
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Students wishing to audit a class at 成人直播 may apply for audit status. Audit classes are not eligible for financial aid and students will not receive course credit.
- Fill out the Application for Admission indicating audit status
- Personal essays are not required
Four-Year Graduation Guarantee
Earning a degree in four years allows you to get a head start on achieving your goals of entering the work force or starting graduate school. 成人直播 guarantees graduation within four years in the traditional undergraduate areas of study. We commit to providing the courses, advising, instruction and preparation. If you fulfill your responsibilities and are unable to graduate in four years, you will receive the needed courses the following semester at no cost in tuition or fees.
- Incoming requirements
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This guarantee is limited to basic graduation requirements of 120 minimum units including general education, upper-level and elective courses sufficient for a single major with no minor.
- Where options between courses are available, students are not guaranteed their first choice.
- This guarantee does not apply to 鈥渇ifth-year鈥 programs (teacher education credential requirements) or minimum units beyond graduation requirements (CPA qualifications, etc.) beyond the basic four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree.
- The guarantee does not apply to transfer students or to 成人直播's degree completion programs.
- Students not able to register for the courses needed within four years must complete the free course(s) within two terms of the end of four years (e.g. a summer and fall for those completing four years in the spring; or spring and summer for those completing four years in the fall).
- The four-year period may be extended for students required to leave the university for up to one year (see the Leave of Absence section) for medical, military or personal reasons.
- Student responsibilities
- To qualify for the guarantee students must:
- Meet with your mentor during the fall semester of the freshman year.
- Finalize a major and begin prerequisite or lower-division major courses by the second semester of the freshman year and keep that major until graduation.
- Complete at least 32 units per year (average 16 per semester) with passing grades in each course.
- Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA and remain in good standing behaviorally with the university.
- Meet with the mentor each semester for advising before registration opens and take the courses approved by the adviser/mentor that complete general-education and major requirements, in the appropriate sequence and as they become available.
- Register within the first week of registration every semester to gain a spot in the classes needed.
- Notify mentor if unable to register for an approved course so that an alternative plan can be made.
- Apply for financial aid and submit required documents by appropriate deadlines.
- Keep student account up-to-date. (Accounts not up-to-date may be placed on hold, preventing registration for courses.)
- Complete required courses successfully (see Academic Policies section for minimum acceptable grades) without dropping required or approved courses during a semester.
Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
- 2023-2024
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Total Cost Item Amount 12-18 units (full time) per year $34,960 Student body fee $598 Total Tuition and Fees $35,548 Room $5,018 Board $5,130 Total Tuition, Fees & Board $45,696 Per-Unit Costs Amount Per unit / Overload $1,248 Summer Session $500 Private Music Instruction $400 - 2022-2023
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Total Cost Item Amount 12-18 units (full time) per year $33,614 Student body fee $574 Total Tuition and Fees $34,188 Room and Board $8,884 Total Tuition, Fees & Board $43,072 Per-Unit Costs Amount Per unit / Overload $1,218 Summer Session $400 Private Music Instruction $400 - 2021-2022
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Total Cost Item Amount 12-18 units (full time) per year $32,954 Student body fee $498 Total Tuition and Fees $33,452 Room and Board $8,710 Total Tuition, Fees & Board $42,162 Per-Unit Costs Amount Per unit / Overload $1,177 Summer Session $300 Private Music Instruction $400
Room & Board Rates
Freshman / Sophomore Housing
Module* Fall Spring Modules $4,313 $4,313 Jost Modules $4,619 $4,619 * Full Access Meal Plan Included in Cost (Full Access Required)
Junior / Senior Housing
Suites & Houses Fall Spring Room only $2,068 $2,068 Room-70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $2,719 $2,719 Room - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $3,276 $3,276 Room - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost) $4,400 $4,400 Jost Hall (4 person), Willow Gardens (4 person) & Kriegbaum Apartments (3 person) Fall Spring Apartment - Room only $2,694 $2,694 Apartment - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $3,345 $3,345 Apartment - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $3,902 $3,902 Apartment - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost) $5,026 $5,026 Willow Gardens & Jost Hall Apartments: 3 Person Fall Spring Apartments - Room only $3,306 $3,306 Apartments - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $3,958 $3,958 Apartments - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $4,514 $4,514 Apartments - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost) $5,639 $5,639 Stand-Alone Meal Plans Fall Spring 70 Block $651 $651 140 Block $1,208 $1,208 Full Access Meal Plan $2,332 $2,332 * Residents living in the Houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
Notes about housing
- For housing placement purposes only, class standing for the fall semester will carry throughout the entire year (both fall and spring semesters).
- Residents living in the houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
- Meal plan contract dates will follow the traditional semester.
If you have questions that pertain specifically to housing or what housing you qualify for, please contact Residence Life at (559) 453-5696. Or visit our website at studentlife.fresno.edu/living-campus.
Financial Aid
Freshman Scholarships
Based on a student鈥檚 academic GPA. Academic GPA鈥檚 are calculated by 成人直播 on a weighted, 4.0 scaled and based on core academic classes in grades 10-12. Renewable if a minimum GPA is maintained.
Name | GPA | Amount |
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Paragon | Full Tuition | |
President's | 4.00 GPA and above | $18,000 |
Dean's | 3.75-3.99 GPA | $15,000 |
Heritage | 3.50-3.75 GPA | $14,000 |
Faculty | 3.25-3.49 GPA | $12,000 |
Founder's | Below a 3.0 GPA | $8,000 |
Transfer Scholarships
To be considered for a Transfer Academic Scholarship, you must have 12 or more transferable, post-high school units. GPA鈥檚 are based on transferable units and calculated by 成人直播.
Name | GPA | Amount |
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Transfer Scholar | 3.50 GPA and above | $14,000 |
Transfer Achievement | 3.0-3.49 GPA | $10,000 |
Transfer Academic | 2.40-2.99 GPA | $7,500 |
Transfer Partnership | Below a 2.4 GPA | $6,000 |
Performance-based Scholarships
Name | Amount |
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Athletic | $500 to Full Tuition |
Music | $400 to $10,000 |
Theatre Arts | $500 to $4,000 |
Art/Design | $500 to $4,000 |
Other 成人直播 Grants and Scholarships
Name | Amount |
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成人直播 Possibilities Scholarship | Full Tuition |
Church Match | $500 to $1,500 |
International Scholarship | up to $6,000 |
Mennonite Brethren Award | $4,000 |
Out of State Student Scholarship | $4,000 |
Other Awards | $100 to $10,000 |
Federal and State Grants
Name | Amount |
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Cal Grant A | $9,358 |
Cal Grant B | $1,648 |
Pell Grants | $750 to $7,395 |
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | $1,000 |
Federal Loans and Work-Study
Name | Amount |
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Federal Direct | $3,500 to $7,500 |
PLUS Loan | Up to remaining cost |
Work-study | Contingent on employment |
Private Scholarships
Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending Fresno Pacific.
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The grants, the academic awards, the transfer scholarship 鈥 all of it makes it so much more affordable to attend 成人直播. I know that school isn鈥檛 cheap for anyone, but 成人直播 helped me realize that I could actually come to this school because they were going to help me so much financially.
Net Price Calculator
Now that you鈥檝e seen the financial aid opportunities available to 成人直播 students, we can estimate what your true cost may be to attend Fresno Pacific. Please keep in mind that this is just a computer generated, general estimate and may not capture all aid available, please work with your 成人直播 Student Financial Services advisor to discover your true net price.
Career Opportunities
With this degree, you鈥檒l gain the foundation for a broad range of careers in the sciences and beyond. You鈥檒l also be well-prepared for medical and graduate studies, including teacher credential programs, and master鈥檚 and doctoral research.
Possible Careers
- Teacher
- Researcher
- Lab coordinator
- Environmental scientist
Career Development Happens Here
The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an 成人直播 alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you鈥檙e looking for.
- Resume writing classes
- Career assessments, exploration & planning
- Job search and networking opportunities
- and much more