Biology & Physical Sciences

Overview

Courses

Core Courses (41 Units)

• CH151 General Chemistry I*
• CH152 General Chemistry II*
• CH351 Organic Chemistry I*
• LS151 Organismic Biology*
• LS220 Research Methods
• LS252 Cell Biology*
• LS342 Genetics and Genomics*
• LS372 Origins
• LS420 Seminar in Biology
• LS422 Senior Capstone
• MA260 Elementary Statistics

One of the following:

• PS251 General Physics I*
• PS211 College Physics I (with PS251 lab)

One of the following:

• PS252 General Physics II* (3, 1)
• PS212 College Physics II (with PS252 lab)

*With corresponding lab (Ex: take CH151 w/ CH151L).

Minor in Biblical Studies

To achieve the minor in Biblical Studies, students must complete 24 Bible Units.

• B101,2 Old Testament Survey I, II  (6)
• B121 Essentials of Christian Thought (3)
• B201,2 New Testament Survey I, II (3)
• BTH321,2 Christian Theology I, II (3)
• Bible Elective (3)

Learning Outcomes

1. Employ the methods of science to solve research questions.
2. Employ a knowledge of cell structure and function to analyze and interpret scientific data.
3. Apply taxonomy, phylogeny, and diversification of living organisms to analyze and interpret scientific data.
4. Apply the principles of inheritance and use genomes to compare organisms and diagnose disease.
5. Integrate Scripture and science to explain God’s revealed Truth.
6. Employ mathematical tools to analyze data and solve research questions. (B.S. Core only.)

Interdisciplinary Studies Track

Biological Studies is also available as an interdisciplinary track, offering students a unique opportunity to tailor their education. The B.A. or B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies is a flexible and dynamic program that empowers students to create a personalized major by combining two to three areas of focus.

Learn more: Interdisciplinary Studies Track

Graduation Requirements

Please refer to the degree checklist for complete details. This example checklist is from the 2025-26 academic catalog.

SCRIPTURE SET (21 units)*

• B101,2 Old Testament Survey I, II
• B121 Essentials of Christian Thought
• B201,2 New Testament Survey I, II
• BTH321,2 Christian Theology I, II

WORLDVIEW AND SKILLS SET (40 Units)**

• C100 Spoken Communication
• E110 English Composition
• ECN200 Essentials of Economics & Society
• H211,2 Essentials of World History I, II
• H230 Essentials of U.S. History
• Literature Elective
• Literature Survey
• LS150 Essentials of Biology (or GS150 Essentials of Geology) + Lab
• MA240 Critical Thinking & Quantitative Analysis
• MU190 Essentials of Music & Art
• P311 Essentials of Philosophy
• POL220 U.S. Government

**Depending on the student’s major, specific G.E. requirements allow for substitutions. 

*Students transferring with ≥ 61 total units may need to satisfy fewer than 7 Bible G.E. courses as evaluated and confirmed by the Registrar’s Office before starting the student’s first undergraduate semester. All other students must satisfy all 7 Bible G.E.

• Complete a minimum of 121 semester units of credit.
• Complete a minimum of 40 semester units in upper division courses. Includes 300 & 400 level courses.
• Satisfy all General Education requirements.
• Complete the required curriculum for the chosen major’s field(s) of study.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 (cumulative) in all TMU Courses. Some majors have different GPA requirements.
• Complete a minimum of 32 semester units at TMU, not including Directed Studies coursework.
• A maximum of 12 units can be transferred to complete degree requirements after the last 12 units taken at TMU.