Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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
Degree : Associate of Science Program Type : Term Program Modality : On-ground Program Director / Coordinator : Michelle Kulp McEliece
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 , and mathematics . PLO3 : Plan and implement a strategy to answer a scientific question ; Collect data using appropriate laboratory and field techniques , instrumentation , and methodology and to retrieve data from the scientific literature and from on-line databases ; Analyze and interpret data to produce meaningful conclusions . PLO4 : Apply ethical judgment in the review of experimental design , implementation , presentation , and collaboration as well as in the application of scientific technologies and to recognize ethical conflicts when they occur .
NOTE : For Major Requirements , see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets . For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook .
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