Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
for success in a global society . The program provides history majors with an educational foundation that prepares them for careers in law , government , industry , and other public and private sectors .
Program Student Learning Outcomes : PLO1 Effectively read , reflect upon , and respond appropriately to historical information . PLO2 Ask pertinent questions about the human past that lead to solving current human problems . PLO3 Identify , evaluate , analyze , and interpret primary and secondary sources . PLO4 Critically assess differing , and often conflicting , interpretations of historical events and intellectual movements . PLO5 Become responsible , thoughtful , and compassionate citizens in the global world of the Twenty-first century through the study of history .
NOTE : For Major Requirements , see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets . For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook
Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures Note : Same as University Internal / External Transfers : Same as University
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : The minimum passing grade for all required courses in the major is “ C .” Any grade lower than a “ C ” in more than one major course may result in dismissal from the program . Students who earn less than a “ C ” in a required course may repeat it only once ; if the repeat results in a grade less than a “ C ,” the student will be dismissed from the program .
Attendance Policies : Same as University Course Withdrawal Policies : Same as University
NATURAL SCIENCE
Program Description : The Associate Degree program in Natural Science is intended not only for prospective Biology majors , but also for students interested in earning an associate degree prior to entering programs in medical technology , physical and occupational therapy , pharmacy , and cytotechnology . It is also meant for individuals employed at local pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies who require a degree credential to achieve promotion . The associate degree is based in the first two years of coursework in the Biology Program ; as such , it serves as an integrated course of study in biology , chemistry , and mathematics , with an emphasis on molecular and cellular biology .
Program Student Learning Outcomes : PLO1 Communicate scientific information in a variety of formats to audiences of varying scientific sophistication in an appropriate scientific style . PLO2 Recognize , articulate , analyze , and synthesize the fundamental principles of molecular , cellular , and organismal biology , including genetics , biochemistry , ecology , etc ., and relate to them the foundational principles of chemistry , physics ,
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