Page 31 of Saint Anselm College 2002 - 2003 Catalog by Saint Anselm College Manchester New Hampshire

32 Biological Sciences Overview Chairperson: Daniel J. Lavoie Professors: Craig S. Hieber, F. Jay Pitocchelli, Donald H. Rhodes, Barbara J. Stahl, Barry J.Wicklow; Associate Professors: John R. Feick, Daniel J. Lavoie, Robert C.Vallari; Assistant Professor: Stephen W. Tobin. The Department of Biology administers four majors: Biochemistry, Biology, Environmental Science and Natural Science. For students enrolled in these majors, the curriculum is designed: 1) to explore the basic properties of life from the molecular to the community/ ecosystem level, 2) to evaluate critically this information through rigorous application of the scientific method, and 3) to incorporate this body of information in the framework of modern evolutionary theory. Laboratory and field work are important components of all four major programs. For the liberal-arts major, with a general interest in the study of living things, the introductory course (Biology 1-2) explores the scientific way of thinking, the basic methods of science, the diversity of living things, and the relationship of the biological sciences to many of the current problems facing a modern society. In addition, The Biosphere at Risk (Biology 5), an introductory environmental science course, explores environmental issues of global significance, providing a scientific basis for both understanding the causes of and developing solutions for environmental problems. Students wishing to take part in the Colleges Teacher Education Program must plan an appropriate selection of courses with the Biology Departments liaison (Prof. Lavoie) with the Education Department. A list of required choices for the secondary education Biology and Natural Science majors can be found in the Natural Science section of this catalogue. Performance requirements: Student majors in the department are required to earn a minimum of a C average (2.0) in General Biology BI 03 and BI 04 and in General Chemistry CH 11 and CH 12, the traditional first year biology and chemistry courses, in order to continue enrollment in a biology department administered major into the second year. A student receiving a final letter grade below C in either General Biology BI 03 or General Chemistry CH 11 will be placed on probationary status in his or her respective major until completion of General Biology BI 04 and General Chemistry CH 12. A student earning less than a C average (2.0) in either the General Biology BI 03 and BI 04 or the General Chemistry CH 11 and CH 12 sequence will not be permitted to continue in a biology department administered major. A student meeting the minimum 2.0 average after receiving a final letter grade below C- in any of the above-mentioned courses must repeat the course and earn a grade of C or better to remain

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