Handbook for Advisors
2012-2013
Pre-Professional Health Studies
3634 Lindell
Verhaegen Hall, Room 314
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: 314-977-2840
Fax: 314-977-3660
Email:[email protected]
http://www.slu.edu/prehealth.xml
Table of Contents
The Pre-Professional Health Office………1
Nuts & Bolts………..2
Frequently Asked Questions from Advisors………..3
Pre-health Curriculum………..4
Special Considerations for Transfer Students………..5
Arts & Sciences Advising
College of Arts & Sciences
Sample of Four Year Plans: B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (non-science major) with Biology Minor………..6Sample of Four Year Plans: B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (non-science major) with Biology Minor………..7
Sample of Four Year Plans: B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (non-science major) with Biology Minor………..8
Sample of Four Year Plans: B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (non-science major) with Biology Minor (5 yr plan)……….9
Biology Department ………
10Sample of Four Year Plans: B.A. Degree in Arts & Science (Biology major)………11
Sample of Four Year Plans: B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biology major)……….12
Sample of Four Year Plans: B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biology major)……….13
Sample of Four Year Plans: B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biology major)……….14
B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biology major) /Medical Scholars………..15
B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biology major) /Medical Scholars
……….
16Chemistry Department
………..17Sample of Four Year Plans: B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biochemistry major) Pre-Med…18 Sample of Four Year Plans: B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biochemistry major) Pre-Med..19
B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biochemistry major) - Medical Scholars……….20
B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biochemistry major) - Medical Scholars……….21
Sample of Four Year Plans: B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Chemistry major) Pre-Med…….22
Sample of Four Year Plans: B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Chemistry major) Pre-Med…….23
Sample of Four Year Plans: B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Chemistry major) Pre-Med…….24
Sample of Four Year Plans: B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Chemistry major) Pre-Med…….25
B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Chemistry major) - Medical Scholars………..26
B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Chemsitry major) - Medical Scholars………..27
Department of Math & Computer Science
………..28B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Computer Science)- Pre-Med………...29
B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Computer Science)- Pre-Med……….………..……30
Medical Center Advising
...31School of Public Health
………..32B.S. Degree in Public Health – Pre-Med………..………..33
B.S. Degree in Public Health - Medical Scholars……….34
B.S. Degree in Health Management – Pre-Med………..35
B.S. Degree in Health Management – Medical Scholars……….36
B.S. Degree in Emergency Management –Pre-Med………..37
Doisy College of Health Sciences
……….……….38Clinical Lab Sciences (CLS) Department
………..……….39B.S. Degree in Clinical Lab Sciences – Pre-Med (only)………40
B.S. Degree in Investigative & Medical Sciences (IMS) – Medical Scholars – Pre-Med………….41
Health Sciences………....
42B.S. Degree in Health Sciences – Pre-Med……….………..43
B.S. Degree in Health Sciences – Medical Scholars ……….………44
Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) Department
………...45B.S. Degree in Health Information Management (HIM) – Pre-Med……….46
B.S. Degree in Health Information Management (HIM) - Medical Scholars……….………47
Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapeutics (MIRT) Department
……….48B.S. Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology – Pre-Med (only)……….49
B.S. Degree in Radiation Therapy – Pre-Med (only) ….……….…50
B.S Degree in Magnetic Resonance Imaging- Pre-Med (only)………51
Nutrition & Dietetics Department ………
52B.S. Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics – Pre-Med (only)………..………..………53
Physical Therapy & Athletic Training Department (PT & AT)………..
55M.A.T. Degree in Exercise Science – Athletic Training Education Program-Pre-Med…………..…56
B.S. Degree in Exercise Science – Athletic Training Education Program Medical Scholars & Pre-Med ………..………..……..58
Parks College Advising
Parks College of Engineering, Aviation & Technology
………..60Biomedical Engineering Department
B.S. Degree in Biomedical Engineering (BME) – Medical Scholars & Pre-Med………61Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering-Bioelectronics – Medical Scholars & Pre-Med………..62
Other Majors
……….63Recommended Course Sequences for Pre-professional Health Students with Math ACT Scores of 24 or Above………..64 Recommended Course Sequences for Pre-Professional Health Studies with Math ACT Scores of 23 or Below………
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The Pre-Professional Health Studies Office
Program Description
The primary role of the Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies is to serve students who are
interested in applying to post-graduate professional health studies programs including
medical, osteopathic, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, podiatry, or optometry school upon. We
serve the following students in the following advising capacities:
• We serve as primary advisor to Medical Scholars through their freshman year.
Scholars are assigned to a primary advisor in their college at the end of freshman
year. We remain a secondary advisor to assist in preparation of and application to
medical school.
• We serve as secondary advisor to all SLU students interested in pre-professional
health studies. We work with these students to help them incorporate the pre-
professional curriculum into their major studies and assist in their preparation for and
application to professional school.
In addition to advising, we are involved in the following activities:
• Offering professional and research courses for pre-health students.
• Offering internship and shadowing programs through area hospitals and
organizations.
• Offering workshops on various aspects of medical school admissions.
• Sponsoring the Pre-Health Committee on Evaluations (provides recommendations for
students).
• Working with the Pre-Health Clubs to offer social and professional programming to
students. We currently have clubs for pre-med, pre-dental, pre-optometry, and other
clubs for students interested in health care.
Contact Information
All students should contact the Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies first at 977-2840 or
come by the main office to schedule an appointment with one of the advisors. Do not send
students directly to specific advisors.
Academic advisors may feel free to contact the pre-health advisors directly if they have
general or specific student questions.
The general email address for the office is [email protected]
When you are uncertain about any topics regarding professional schools please do not
hesitate to contact a pre-health advisor or refer your student to us.
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Nuts & Bolts
Questions & Answers
These are the most common questions that we hear and the responses we give.
What is the best major for a pre-med/ dental/ optometry, etc?
Professional schools generally do not prefer one major over another. Even so, many pre-
health students choose to major in a scientific discipline. Select a major in a subject in which
you have an interest and find challenging. You should also choose a major that leads to
other careers should you decide not to enter a health professions school or are unable to
attend. Your major should be considered as your back up plan.
We recommend that you declare your primary major by the end of your freshman year.
Selection of a major by the end of your freshman year will provide for better coordination of
CORE coursework, the pre-health curriculum, and courses in your declared major(s). It is
recommended that, if you select a non-science major, you minor in biology. The advisors in
the Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies will serve as secondary advisors for you
throughout your years at Saint Louis University. The Office of Pre-Professional Health
Studies is always available as a resource center; be sure to visit the Office of Pre-
Professional Health Studies to set up a file for the Pre-Health Committee on
Evaluations, before the start of the junior year at the very latest.
I’m not a biology major. Do I have to take an upper-level biology for pre-health?
Beyond BIOL 104 & 106 you are technically not required to take any further biology courses.
However, health professions schools like to see some upper division Biology courses (300
and 400 level). Molecular Cell Biology I: Cellular Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BIOL
302) is a popular course. What schools are you interested in going to? It would be helpful to
investigate their pre-requisite course requirements.
I’m not doing so w ell in my science classes. Does this mean I’m not going to
medical/ podiatry/ veterinary/ dentistry/ optometry, etc. school?
Let’s talk about what happened. What are your study habits like? How much time are you
devoting to studying your sciences? Are you enjoying your classes for pre-health?” These
questions will give you some insight into how the student is preparing for classes and will
allow the student to verbalize his or her habits and hopefully can realize for him/herself if
their goals are appropriate.
I decided not to be a doctor anymore… Now w hat?
Let’s look at your interests. If you are still interested in helping people, a class to assist you
in exploring different majors in a helping field would be the Introduction to the Helping
Professions course. Additionally, we recommend that you schedule an appointment with a
counselor in Career Services.
Am I allow ed to visit the Pre-Professional Health Office?
Yes, it is best to call and make an appointment to meet with someone. The number is 977-
2840. You can also stop by the main office in Verhaegen Hall Room 314 to schedule an
appointment.
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Frequently Asked Questions from Advisors
When should students repeat courses?
A student should repeat a course if they received a C- or below in their math and science
classes. In addition, it is strongly recommended that any science courses taken at a two-year
college be repeated at. All other core or major classes depend upon the colleges’
requirements.
What do I need to tell students in regard to the pre-health committee?
The Pre-Health Committee on Evaluations process begins the fall semester before the year
the student graduates (i.e. for a four year student it would be the fall semester junior year).
Students MUST have a 3.0 math and science (any course that begins with MATH, BIOL,
CHEM, and PHYS) GPA and a 3.0 overall GPA to participate in the pre-health committee
process. They must have completed 30 hours of credit at SLU and must have completed
BIOL 104 & 106, CHEM 163/165 & CHEM 164-166. In addition, they must have completed
either one full year of organic chemistry or one full year of physics. They should inquire at
the Pre-Professional Health Studies Office in September.
Do students have to take their classes at SLU?
Students are encouraged to take their classes at SLU, but if they are unable to, they should
at least take their math and science courses at a four-year accredited university. All other
classes may be taken at a community college. Students should not be taking science or math
classes at another university during the school year while taking classes at SLU.
When should students start considering other majors?
This will depend on the discretion of the advisor. However, our office recommends after the
second semester that the advisor should think about discussing other options. At this point
Major Exploration will be a good referral for students. Our office does not provide career
counseling for students who do not wish to pursue a professional health program.
If students follow the curriculum and get good grades does this mean that they
will get into the professional schools of their choice?
Completion of the courses does NOT guarantee admission to health professions schools.
Professional schools look at GPA, test scores, volunteering, shadowing, interviews, etc. in
consideration of all their applicants.
Does transfer credit count?
Yes, professional schools review all college credit obtained after high school.
What about AP credit or dual credit courses?
Some medical schools have specific rules and requirements related to the acceptance of AP
or dual credit courses for pre-med requirements. It is best to review the website and
publications of the medical schools that you plan to apply to regarding their policies.
I would like to raise my Math/Science GPA. I have already taken Calculus I.
What should I take?
Pre-health students wishing to take additional math coursework subsequent to Calculus I are
advised only to take math coursework such as Calculus II or higher, with the only exception
being Math 130 (Statistics). Pre-med or pre-health students SHOULD NOT ENROLL IN
LOWER LEVEL MATH COURSEWORK IN AN ATTEMPT TO RAISE THEIR MATH/SCIENCE OR
OVERALL GPAs. Professional health admissions committees do not evaluate student
transcripts based solely on GPAs, but rather examine the coursework content for rigor. It is
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very transparent to an admissions committee when a student enrolls in lower-level
coursework in an attempt to raise their GPA.
I have a student that has a 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 math and science GPA. When
should they start seeing the Pre-professional Health office?
Students who have the 3.0 GPAs should see a pre-health advisor by the end of their
sophomore year at the latest.
Pre-health Curriculum
The following classes must be completed prior to application to a health professions school,
which includes medical, osteopathic, optometry, dental, and veterinary schools*:
BIOL 104 & 106: Principles of Biology I & II
CHEM 163/165 & CHEM 164/166 (or CHEM 167/165 & CHEM 168/166): General Chemistry I
& II
MATH 142: Calculus I
CHEM 342/344 & CHEM 343/345: Principles Organic Chemistry I & II
PHYS 131/132 & PHYS 133/134 (or PHY161/162 & PHY 163/164): General Physics I & II
Other classes that students are encouraged to take, but are typically NOT
required are:
BIOL 302: Molecular Cell Biology I: Cellular Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MCB 1)
BIOL 304: Molecular Cell Biology II: Cellular Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MCB 2)
BIOL 346: General Physiology
BIOL 444: Vertebrate Histology: Structure & Function of Tissues
BIOL 342: Comparative Anatomy
CHEM 333: Physical Chemistry
CHEM 320: Analytical Chemistry
MATH 130: Elementary Statistics with Computers
PLEASE NOTE RECOMMENDATIONS IN ANTICIPATION OF MCAT 2015!
The revised MCAT will have additional content. Students are strongly advised to take an
introductory psychology and sociology course, as well as a statistics/research methodology
course in preparation (prior to the end of their junior year).
Health Professions Schools look at GPAs in two categories:
• Math/Science (anything that starts with MATH, BIOL, CHEM, PHYS)
• Overall
To be a competitive applicant to a health professions school, students should have at least a
3.0 math/science GPA and 3.0 overall GPA. In 2010, according to the Association of
American Medical Colleges, the average GPAs for matriculants to U.S. allopathic medical
schools were: Science GPA: 3.61, Non-Science GPA: 3.74 and Total GPA: 3.67.
Traditional pre-health students are highly encouraged to obtain a biology minor if they do
not major in a science field. However, students should research which school they would like
to attend to find out specific pre-requisite courses needed before graduation.
*Students will need to see a pre-health advisor for other health profession schools.
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Special Considerations for Pre-Health Transfer Students
• We strongly urge pre-health transfer students to meet individually with an
advisor from the Pre-Professional Health Studies Office prior to beginning their
first semester at SLU. We will help design an individualized, comprehensive
plan of study in preparation for professional school admission.
• Although GPAs of the credit received from another institution do not transfer
to SLU, when students apply to medical or other professional school they will
report grades received in all classes from all previous institutions which will be
calculated by the schools’ admission committees.
• Medical schools are extremely competitive. To be a competitive candidate,
students need a high GPA. Medical schools review both math/science GPA and
overall cumulative GPA.
• Students must ensure that all transcripts from previous institutions, as well as
AP scores from high school, are sent to the Office of the Registrar, and have
been articulated.
• If students previously took the ACT or SAT, these results should also be
forwarded to the University. These scores are often helpful when placing
students in the appropriate classes.
• For assistance in determining how coursework may transfer to SLU, students
can refer to the Unofficial Transfer Articulation Listing by College at
http://www.slu.edu/services/emis/apps/articulation/all_choose_state.php
• Medical Schools prefer that students take all of their science courses at an
accredited four-year institution. For this reason, we strongly recommend that
students re-take science courses completed at the community college level.
• The Chemistry Department requires students who have previously taken
chemistry at another institution to take a chemistry placement test.
• To be eligible to enroll in Biology 302, students must have taken Biology 104
and 106, as well as Chemistry 163, 164, 165, and 166, or have equivalent
course credit.
• Although students might have completed two years at a community college,
due to the necessity of completing science coursework at a four-year
institution, it often takes more than two additional years to complete all of the
pre-health coursework along with other requirements toward degree
completion.
• Students must have an established GPA at SLU before they can participate in
the Pre-Health Committee on Evaluations process. A minimum math/science
and cumulative GPA of 3.0 (including all SLU and transfer coursework) is
required of students wishing to participate in the Committee on Evaluations
process. Students must also have a minimum of 30 hours of SLU course credit
in order to participate in the committee process.
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Samples of Four Year Plans
B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (non-science major) with Biology minor
Freshman Year
This is assuming that the student has an ACT math score of 24.
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 163/165 CHEM 164/166 Fine Arts
BIOL 104 BIOL 106 Global Citizenship 6
MATH 120 (College Alg) MATH 141 (Pre-Calc)
FL 110 FL 115
EDL 101 15 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 342/344 CHEM 343/345 ENGL 2XX
MATH 142 (Calc) ENGL 190 Social Science 6
PHIL 105 PHIL 205
FL 210 Major Class
Major Class 17 Major Class 16
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
PHYS 131/132 PHYS 133/134 MCAT
BIOL 302 BIOL 304
PHIL 3/4XX THEO 2XX
THEO 100 Major Class
Major Class 16 Major Class 16
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
BIOL 3/4XX BIOL 3/4XX
HIST 111 THEO 3/4XX
Cultural Diversity English 3/4XX
Social Science HIST 112
Major Class Major Class
Major Class 18 Major Class 18
• This is for a 30 credit hour major. Make adjustments as needed.
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on
w hat students transfer into the University.*
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Samples of Four Year Plans
B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (non-science major) with Biology minor
Freshman Year
This is assuming that the student had an ACT Math score of 23 or below.
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 101 CHEM 163/165 CHEM 164/166 4
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
FL 110 FL 115
MATH 120 (College Alg) MATH 141 (Pre-Calc)
EDL 101 ENGL 190
14 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 18
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 342/344 CHEM 343/345 ENGL 2XX
THEO 100 THEO 2XX Social Science 6
PHIL 105 PHIL 205
FL 210 Major Class
MATH 142 (Calc I) 17 Major Class 16
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
PHYS 131/132 PHYS 133/134 MCAT
BIOL 302 BIOL 304 Global Citizenship 3
Major Class THEO 3/4XX
Major Class Major Class
ENGL 3/4XX 16 Major Class 16
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
BIOL 3/4XX BIOL 3/4XX
HIST 111 HIST 112
PHIL 3/4XX Major Class
Major Class Major Class
Major Class Fine Arts
Social Science 18 Cultural Diversity 18
• This is for a 30 credit hour major. Make adjustments as needed.
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on
w hat students transfer into the University.*
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Samples of Four Year Plans
B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (non-science major) with Biology minor
Freshman Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 101 CHEM 163/165
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
MATH 120 (College Alg) MATH 141 (Pre-Calc)
FL 110 FL 115
EDL 101 14 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 164/166 BIOL 3/4XX* PHYS 131/132
ENGL 190 THEO 100 PHYS 133/134 8
PHIL 105 PHIL 205
Major Class HIST 112
MATH 142 (Calc I) Major Class
17 15
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 342/344 CHEM 343/345
BIOL 302 BIOL 304 MCAT
Major Class Fine Arts
THEO 2XX Major Class
Major Class 16 Major Class 16
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
BIOL 3/4XX Social Science
Global Citizenship ENGL 3/4XX
HIST 111 Major Class
Major Class Major Class
Major Class Cultural Diversity
Social Science 18 15
• This is for a 30 credit hour major. Make adjustments as needed.
• This is assuming that the student will not take CHEM 164/166 during the summer and has an ACT Math sub-score of 23 or below.
• Recommended Biology during Sophomore spring semester includes: Ethnobotany, Pollination Biology, National History of the Vertebrates, Nerve Cell Mechanisms, Animal Behavior, Vertebrate Histology, Conservation Biology, and Foundations of Immunobiology
• Advisor should clarify with student that Physics must be taken over the summer or recommend the five year plan.
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.*
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Samples of Five Year Plan
B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (non-science major) with Biology minor
Freshman Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 101 CHEM 163/165
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
MATH 120 (College Alg) MATH 141 (Pre-Calc)
FL 110 FL 115
EDL 101 14 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 164/166 BIOL 3/4XX*
MATH 142 (Calc I) THEO 100
ENGL 190 PHIL 105
FL 210 HIST 112
14 Major Class 15
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 342/344 CHEM 343/345
PHIL 205 THEO 3/4XX
Major Class Major Class
THEO 2XX Major Class
Major Class 16 Global Citizenship 16
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
PHYS 131/132 PHYS 133/134 MCAT
BIOL 302 BIOL 304
Major Class Major Class
Major Class Cultural Diversity
13 13
5
thYear
Fall Spring Summer
BIOL 3/4XX PHIL 3/4XX
ENGL 2XX ENGL 3/4XX
HIST 111 Social Science
Fine Arts Major Class
Major Class 15 Social Science 15
• This is for a 30 credit hour major. Make adjustments as needed.
• This is assuming that the student will not take CHEM 164/166 during the summer and has ACT math sub-scores of 23 or below.
• Recommended Biology during Sophomore spring semester includes: Ethnobotany, Pollination Biology, National History of the Vertebrates, Nerve Cell Mechanisms, Animal Behavior, Vertebrate Histology, Conservation Biology, and Foundations of Immunobiology.
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.*
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Biology Department
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Samples of Four Year Plans
PRE-MED B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biology major)
Freshman Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 163/165 CHEM 164/166
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
MATH 120 (College Alg) MATH 141 (Pre-Calc) MATH 130 3
FL 110 Fl 115
EDL 101 15 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 342/344 CHEM 343/345
BIOL 302 BIOL 304
MATH 142 (Calc) PHIL 105
FL 210 ENGL 2XX
ENGL 190 17 THEO 100 16
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
PHYS 131/132 PHYS 133/134 MCAT
BIOL 3/4XX BIOL 303
PHIL 205 THEO 3/4XX
THEO 2XX PHIL 3/4XX
HIST 112 16 BIOL 3/4XX 16
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
HIST 111 BIOL 3/4XX
BIOL 3/4XX + lab (4-
5 hours) Fine Arts
BIOL 301 Social Science
Social Science Cultural Diversity
ENGL 3/4XX Global Citizenship
15 BIOL 495 (0) 16
• The BIOL3/4XX electives must include a plant course.
• This is for a 25 credit hour major. Make adjustments as needed.
• This is assuming that the student has had previous Chemistry and Math ACT 24.
• A minimum ACT math score of 24 is needed to be placed into Pre-Calculus or in
accordance to their math placement test.
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat
students transfer into the University.*
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Samples of Four Year Plans
PRE MED B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biology major)
Freshman Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 101 CHEM 163/165 CHEM 164/166 4
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
MATH 120 (College Alg) MATH 141 (Pre-Calc)
FL 110 FL 115
EDL 101 14 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 342/344 CHEM 343/345 MATH 130 3
BIOL 302 BIOL 304
MATH 142 (Calc) PHIL 105
FL 210 ENGL 2XX
ENGL 190 17 THEO 100 16
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
PHYS 131/132 PHYS 133/134 MCAT
BIOL 3/4XX BIOL 303
PHIL 205 THEO 3/4XX
THEO 2XX PHIL 3/4XX
HIST 112 16 BIOL 3/4XX 16
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
HIST 111 BIOL 3/4XX
BIOL 3/4XX + lab (4-
5 hours) Fine Arts
BIOL 3/4XX Social Science
Social Science Cultural Diversity
ENGL 3/4XX Global Citizenship
15 BIOL 495 (0) 16
• The BIOL3/4XX electives must include a plant course.
• This is for a 25 credit hour major. Make adjustments as needed.
• This is assuming that the student has an ACT Math score of 23 or below.
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on
w hat students transfer into the University.*
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Samples of Four Year Plans
PRE MED B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biology major)
Freshman Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 163/165 CHEM 164/166
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
MATH 120 (College Alg) MATH 141 (Pre-Calc)
FL 110 FL 115
EDL 101 15 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 16
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 342/344 CHEM 343/345
BIOL 302 BIOL 304
MATH 142 (Calc I) MATH 130
PHIL 105 Social Science
ENGL 190 17 THEO 100 18
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
PHYS 131/132 PHYS 133/134 MCAT
BIOL 3/4XX + lab (3-
5 hours) BIOL 303
BIOL 3/4XX BIOL 3/4XX + lab (3-5)
THEO 2XX HIST 112
ENGL 3/4XX 16 PHIL 3/4XX 16-18
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
HIST 111 BIOL 301
BIOL 3/4XX + lab (3-
5 hours) BIOL 3/4XX
BIOL 3/4XX BIOL Senior Inquiry (0-4)
Social Science Cultural Diversity
Fine Arts Elective
Global Citizenship 18 BIOL 495 (0) 12-18
• Three upper-division BIOL labs are required. One must be from the Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology (CMDB) category and one from the Ecology Evolutionary & Organismal Biology (EEOB) category.
• The BIOL 3/4XX course must include one plant biology course.
• This is for a 35 credit hour Upper Division Biology courses major. Student needs a total of 120 hours to graduate
• This is assuming that the student has an ACT Math Score of 24.
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.*
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Samples of Four Year Plans
PRE MED B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biology major)
Freshman Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 101 CHEM 163/165 CHEM 164/166 4
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
MATH 120 (College Alg) MATH 141 (Pre-Calc)
FL 110 FL 115
EDL 101 14 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 342/344 CHEM 343/345 Global Citizenship 3
BIOL 302 BIOL 304
MATH 142 (Calc I) MATH 130
PHIL 105 Social Science
ENGL 190 17 THEO 100 18
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
PHYS 131/132 PHYS 133/134 MCAT
BIOL 3/4XX BIOL 303
BIOL 3/4XX BIOL 3/4XX + lab (3-5)
THEO 2XX HIST 112
ENGL 3/4XX 16 PHIL 105 16-18
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
HIST 111 BIOL 3/4XX (3-4)
BIOL 3/4XX + lab (3-5) BIOL 3/4XX + lab (3-5)
BIOL 301 BIOL Senior Inquiry (0-4)
Social Science Cultural Diversity
Fine Arts Elective
15-18 BIOL 495 (0) 12-18
• Three upper-division BIOL labs are required. One must be from the Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology (CMDB) category and one from the Ecology Evolutionary & Organismal Biology (EEOB) category.
• The BIOL 3/4XX course must include one plant biology course.
• This is assuming that the student has an ACT in math score of 23 or below.
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.*
• Consult your biology mentor for advice about the five Bachelor of Sciene tracks in biology (Biological Science; Cell Biology and Physiology;Ecology, Evolution, & Organismal Biology; Molecular Biology; and Plant Science.
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B.A. Biology Degree
Medical Scholars Curriculum Sciences Guide
*This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.* FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
CHEM
163/165 General Chemistry I & Lab 3/1
CHEM
164/166 General Chemistry II & Lab 3/1 BIOL 104 Principles of Biology I & Lab 4/0 BIOL 106 Principles of Biology II &
Lab 4/0
MATH 141 Pre-Calculus I 3 Math 142 Calculus I 4
FL 110 Foreign Language 110 3 FL 115 Foreign Language 115 3
EDL 101 EDL 101 1 PPHS 100 Foundations of Medicine 1
PPHS 105 Medical Scholars Seminar 0
15 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM
342/344 Organic Chemistry I & Lab 3/1 CHEM 343/345 Organic Chemistry II & Lab 3/1 BIOL 302 Molecular Cell Biology I 3 BIOL304 Molecular Cell Biology II 3
FL 210 Foreign Language 210 3 PHIL 105 Intro to Philosophy 3
ENG 190 Strateg. Of Rhet and Research 3 THEO 100 Theological Foundations 3
--- Global Citizenship 3 ENG 2XX English Literature 3
17 17
JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
PHYS
131/132 Physics I & Lab 3/1 PHYS 133/134 Physics II & Lab 3/1 BIOL
3/4XX Upper Division Biology 3 BIOL 303 Genetics 3
PHIL 205 Ethics 3 THEO 3/4XX Upper Level Theology 3
THEO 2XX 2XX Level Theology 3 PHIL 3/4XX Upper Level Philosophy 3 HIST 111 Origins of Modern World to 1500 3 BIOL 3/4XX Upper Division Biology 3
16 16
SENIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
--- Fine Arts 3 BIOL 3/4XX Upper Division Biology 3
BIOL
3/4XX Upper Division Biology + Lab 3-5 HIST 112 Origins of Modern World
1500-present 3
BIOL 301 Evolutionary Biology 3 --- Social Science 3 ENG 3/4XX English Literature 3 --- Cultural Diversity 3 --- Social Science 3 BIOL 3/4XX Upper Division Biology 3
BIOL 495 Senior Residency 0
15 16
16
B.S. Biology Degree
Medical Scholars Curriculum Sciences Guide
*This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.*FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM
163/165 General Chemistry I & Lab 3/1 CHEM 164/166 General Chemistry II & Lab 3/1 BIOL 104 Principles of Biology I & Lab 4/0 BIOL 106 Principles of Biology II & Lab 4/0
MATH 141 Pre-Calculus I 3 Math 142 Calculus I 4
FL 110 Foreign Language 110 3 FL 115 Foreign Language 115 3
EDL 101 EDL 101 1 PPHS 100 Foundations of Medicine 1
PPHS 105 Medical Scholars Seminar 0
15
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM
342/344 Organic Chemistry I & Lab 3/1 CHEM 343/345 Organic Chemistry II & Lab 3/1 BIOL 302 Molecular Cell Biology I 3 BIOL 304 Molecular Cell Biology II 3
ENG 190 Strateg. Of Rhet. 3 --- Social Science 3
MATH 130 Elementary Stats w/
Computers 3 THEO 100 Theological Foundations 3
Phil 105 Intro to Philosophy 3
14
17 JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
PHYS
131/132 Physics I & Lab 3/1 PHYS 133/134 Physics II & Lab 3/1 BIOL
3/4XX Upper Division Biology 3 BIOL 303 Genetics 3
THEO 2XX Theology 3 BIOL 3/4XX +
LAB (3-5) Upper Division Biology + Lab 3-5 BIOL
3/4XX Upper Division Biology 3 HIST 112 Origins of the Modern World
from 1500 - present 3
ENG 3/4XX English 3 PHIL 3/4XX Upper Level Philosophy 3
16 16-18
SENIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
HIST 111 Origins of the Modern World
to 1500 3 BIOL 3/4XX +
LAB Upper Division Biology + Lab 3-5 BIOL
3/4XX Upper Division Biology with
lab 4-5 BIOL 3/4XX Upper Division Biology 3-4
--- Fine Arts 3 BIOL 484 Senior Inquiry Project 0-4
--- Social Science 3 --- Cultural Diversity 3
BIOL 301 Evolutionary Biology 3 --- Global Citizenship 3
BIOL 495 Senior Residency 0
15 14-18
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Chemistry
Department
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Samples of Four Year Plans
PRE MED B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biochemistry major)
Freshman Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 167/165 CHEM 168/166
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
MATH 141 (Pre-Calc) MATH 142 (Calc I)
FL 110 FL 115
EDL 101 15 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 16
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 346/348 CHEM 347/350
CHEM 320/322 FL 210
*PHYS 161/162 *PHYS 163/164
MATH 143 (Calc II) PHIL 105
ENGL 190
16 17
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
Social Science Global Citizenship MCAT
CHEM 462/463 Social Science
THEO 100 THEO 2XX
ENGL 2XX PHIL 205
13 CHEM 464/465 16
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
HIST 111 BIOL 304
**CHEM 333 or CHEM 413
or CHEM 420 **CHEM 334
(If not taking 334, must
select 413 or 420 along
with 333 in fall)
ENGL 3/4XX PHIL 3/4XX
THEO 3/4XX Cultural Diversity
BIOL 303 HIST 112
15 CHEM 495 (0) 15
• This is assuming that the student has a minimum ACT math score of 24.
• *Engineering Physics I & II with lab are recommended. General Physics I & II with lab (131, 132, 133, and 134) also fulfill this requirement
• **One semester of Physical Chemistry is required. One of the following is a required elective: a second semester of Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry II, Environmental Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or any 500-level chemistry course. Anyone planning on attending a chemistry-based graduate program is strongly encouraged to take two semesters of Physical Chemistry.
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.*
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Samples of Four Year Plans
PRE MED B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Biochemistry major)
Freshman Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 167/165 CHEM 168/166
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
MATH 142 (Calc I) MATH 143 (Calc II)
FL 110 FL 115
EDL 101 16 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 16
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 346/348 CHEM 347/350
*PHYS 161/162 *PHYS 163/164
Fine Arts ENGL 190
CHEM 320/322 Global Citizenship
15 14
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 462/463 CHEM 464/465 MCAT
**CHEM 333/ CHEM
elective **CHEM 334/CHEM
elective
THEO 100 THEO 2XX
CHEM 391 PHIL 205
PHIL 105 Social Science
14 CHEM 397 17
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
HIST 111 BIOL 304
BIOL 303 CHEM 397
CHEM 413 **CHEM elective
CHEM 397 Social Science
Cultural Diversity ***CHEM 432
ENGL 3/4XX HIST 112
16 CHEM 495 (0) 16
• This is assuming that the student has a minimum ACT math score of 24.
• *Engineering Physics I & II with lab are recommended. General Physics I & II with lab (131, 132, 133, and 134) also fulfill this requirement
• **One semester of Physical Chemistry is required. One of the following is a required elective: a second semester of Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry II, Environmental Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or any 500-level chemistry course. Anyone planning on attending a chemistry-based graduate program is strongly encouraged to take two semesters of Physical Chemistry.
• ***A combination of MATH 244 and MATH 311 can be used as a substitute of CHEM 432.
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• This is assuming that the student has a minimum ACT math score of 24.
• *Engineering Physics I & II with lab are recommended. General Physics I & II with lab (131, 132, 133, and 134) also fulfill this requirement
• **One semester of Physical Chemistry is required. One of the following is a required elective: a second semester of Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry II, Environmental Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or any 500-level chemistry course. Anyone planning on attending a chemistry-based graduate program is strongly encouraged to take two semesters of Physical Chemistry.
B.A. Biochemistry Degree
Medical Scholars Curriculum Sciences Guide
*This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.* FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM
167/165 General Chemistry I & Lab 3/1 CHEM 168/166 General Chemistry II &
Lab 3/1
BIOL 104 Principles of Biology I &
Lab 4/0 BIOL 106 Principles of Biology II &
Lab 4/0
MATH 142 Calculus I 4 MATH 143 Calculus II 4
PPHS 100 Foundations of Medicine 1
PPHS 105 Medical Scholars Seminar 0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM
346/348 Organic Chemistry I & Lab 3/1 CHEM 347/350 Organic Chemistry II &
Lab 3/1
*PHYS
161/162 Engineering Physics I &
Lab 3/1 *PHYS 163/164 Engineering Physics II &
Lab 3/1
CHEM
320/322 Analytical Chemistry I
& Lab 2/2
JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM
462/463 +Biochemistry I & Lab 3/1 CHEM 464 Biochemistry II 3
SENIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
**CHEM
413 Inorganic Chemistry **CHEM 334
Physical Chemistry II
(if not taking 334, must select 413 or 420 along with333 in fall)
3
OR
CHEM 333 Physical Chemistry I CHEM 495 Senior Residency 0
OR
CHEM 420 Analytical Chemistry II 3
BIOL 303 Principles of Genetics 3 BIOL 304 Molecular Cellular Biology
II 3
+Biochemistry Majors are required to take Chem 462, and cannot substitute Chem 360 (General Biochemistry)
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• This is assuming that the student has a minimum ACT math score of 24.
• *Engineering Physics I & II with lab are recommended. General Physics I & II with lab (131, 132, 133, and 134) also fulfill this requirement
• **One semester of Physical Chemistry is required. One of the following is a required elective: a second semester of Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry II, Environmental Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or any 500-level chemistry course. Anyone planning on attending a chemistry-based graduate program is strongly encouraged to take two semesters of Physical Chemistry.
• ***A combination of MATH 244 and MATH 311 can be used as a substitute of CHEM 432.
•
*This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.**This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.* FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM
167/165 General Chemistry I & Lab 3/1 CHEM 168/166 General Chemistry II & Lab 3/1
BIOL 104 Principles of Biology I &
Lab 4/0 BIOL 106 Principles of Biology II &
Lab 4/0
MATH 142 Calculus I 4 MATH 143 Calculus II 4
PPHS 100 Foundations of Medicine 1
PPHS 105 Medical Scholars Seminar 0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM
346/348 Organic Chemistry I & Lab 3/1 CHEM 347/350 Organic Chemistry II & Lab 3/1
*PHYS
161/162 Engineering Physics I & Lab 3/1 *PHYS 163/164 Engineering Physics II &
Lab 3/1
CHEM
320/322 Analytical Chemistry I &
Lab 2/2
JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM
462/463 +Biochemistry I & Lab 3/1 CHEM 464/465 Biochemistry II & Lab 3/1
**CHEM
333 Physical Chemistry I **CHEM 334 Physical Chemistry II
OR OR
CHEM
3/4xx Upper Level Chem
Elective 3 CHEM 3/4xx Upper Level Chem
Elective 3
CHEM 391 Intro to Chemical Literature 1 CHEM 397 Undergraduate Research 1
SENIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM 413 Inorganic Chemistry 3 BIOL 304 Molecular Cellular Biology II 3
BIOL 303 Principles of Genetics 3 CHEM 397 Undergraduate Research 1
CHEM 397 Undergraduate Research 1 CHEM 3/4xx Upper Level Chem Elective 3
***CHEM 432 Math Tech. in Chemistry 3
CHEM 495 Senior Residency
0+Biochemistry Majors are required to take Chem 462, and cannot substitute Chem 360 (General Biochemistry)
22
Samples of Four Year Plans
PRE MED B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Chemistry major)
Freshman Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 101 CHEM 163/165 CHEM 164/166 4
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
MATH 120 (College Alg) MATH 141 (Pre-Calc)
FL 110 FL 115
EDL 101 14 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 346/348 CHEM 347/350 *PHYS 161/162
MATH 142 (Calc I) MATH 143 (Calc II) *PHYS 163/164
CHEM 320/322 PHIL 105
FL 210 THEO 100
15 14
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 333 CHEM 334 MCAT
PHIL 205 THEO 3/4XX
THEO 2XX PHIL 3/4XX
ENGL 190 HIST 112
Social Science 15 12
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
HIST 111 CHEM Elective
ENGL 2XX Fine Arts
CHEM 413 Social Science
ENGL 3/4XX Cultural Diversity
12 CHEM-495 12
• This is assuming that the student has an ACT math score of 23 or below.
• *Engineering Physics I & II with lab are recommended. General Physics I & II with
lab (131, 132, 133, and 134) also fulfill this requirement
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat
students transfer into the University.*
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Samples of Four Year Plans
PRE MED B.A. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Chemistry major)
Freshman Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 167/165 CHEM 168/166
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
MATH 141 (Pre-Calc) MATH 142 (Calc I)
FL 110 FL 115
EDL 101 15 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 16
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 346/348 CHEM 347/350
MATH 143 (Calc II) FL 210
CHEM 320/322 ENGL 190
*PHYS 161/162 16 *PHYS 163/164 14
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
Fine Arts THEO 2XX MCAT
CHEM 333 CHEM 334
PHIL 105 THEO 3/4XX
THEO 100 PHIL 205
ENGL 2XX 15 ENGL 3/4XX 15
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
HIST 111 CHEM Elective
PHIL 3/4XX HIST 112
CHEM 413 Social Science
Social Science Cultural Diversity
Elective CHEM-495
15 12
• This is assuming that the student has a minimum ACT math score of 24.
• *Engineering Physics I & II with lab are recommended. General Physics I & II with
lab (131, 132, 133, and 134) also fulfill this requirement
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on
w hat students transfer into the University.*
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Samples of Four Year Plans
PRE MED B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Chemistry major)
Freshman Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 167/165 CHEM 168/166
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
MATH 141 (Pre-Calc) MATH 142 (Calc I)
FL 110 FL 115
EDL 101 15 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 16
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 346/348 CHEM 347/350
MATH 143 (Calc II) PHIL 105
CHEM 320/322 ENGL 190
*PHYS 161/162 *PHYS 163/164
16 14
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
THEO 100 ENGL 3/4XX MCAT
CHEM 333 CHEM 397
CHEM 349 CHEM 334/335
CHEM 393 OR 462 Social Science
CHEM 391 THEO 2XX
Global Citizenship 15 14
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
HIST 111 CHEM 397
CHEM 413/414 CHEM 432
CHEM 420/422 HIST 112
CHEM 397 Cultural Diversity
Fine Arts Social Science
PHIL 205
15 CHEM 495 16
• This is assuming that the student has a minimum ACT math score of 24.
• *Engineering Physics I & II with lab are recommended. General Physics I & II with
lab (131, 132, 133, and 134) also fulfill this requirement
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on
w hat students transfer into the University.*
25
Samples of Four Year Plans
PRE MED B.S. Degree in Arts & Sciences (Chemistry major)
Freshman Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 101 CHEM 163/165 CHEM 164/166 4
BIOL 104 BIOL 106
MATH 120 (College Alg) MATH 141 (Pre-Calc)
FL 110 FL 115
EDL 101 14 PPHS 100 Foundations of
Medicine 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 346/348 CHEM 347/350 *PHYS 161/162
MATH 142 (Calc I) MATH 143 (Calc II) *PHYS 163/164
CHEM 320/322 PHIL 105
THEO 100 ENGL 3/4XX
ENGL 190 18 Social Science 17
Junior Year
Fall Spring Summer
CHEM 333 CHEM 397 MCAT
Fine Arts CHEM 334/335
CHEM 349 Social Science
CHEM 393 OR 462 THEO 2XX
CHEM 391 12 Global Citizenship 14
Senior Year
Fall Spring Summer
HIST 111 CHEM 397
CHEM 413/414 CHEM 432
CHEM 420/422 HIST 112
CHEM 397 Cultural Diversity
PHIL 205
12 CHEM 495 13
• This is assuming that the student has an ACT Math score of 23 or below.
• *Engineering Physics I & II with lab are recommended. General Physics I & II with
lab (131, 132, 133, and 134) also fulfill this requirement
• *This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on
w hat students transfer into the University.*
26
B.A. Chemistry Degree
Medical Scholars Curriculum Sciences Guide
*This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.* FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1 Semester 2
CHEM
167/165 General Chemistry I & Lab 3/1
CHEM
168/166 General Chemistry II &
Lab 3/1
BIOL 104 Principles of Biology I & Lab 4/0 BIOL 106 Principles of Biology II &
Lab 4/0
MATH 142 Calculus I 4 MATH 143 Calculus II 4
PPHS 100 Foundations of Medicine 1
PPHS 105 Medical Scholars Seminar 0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM
346/348 Organic Chemistry I & Lab 3/1 CHEM 347/350 Organic Chemistry II &
Lab 3/1
*PHYS
161/162 Engineering Physics I & Lab 3/1 *PHYS 163/164 Engineering Physics II &
Lab 3/1
CHEM
320/322 Analytical Chemistry I &
Lab 2/2
JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM 333 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 334 Physical Chemistry II 3
Chem 360
Basic Biochemistry (Not
required for degree,
recommended for MCAT
2015) 3
OR
Chem 462 Biochemistry I 3
SENIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM 413 Inorganic Chemistry 3 CHEM 3/4xx Chemistry Elective 3
CHEM 495 Senior Residency 0
NOTE: Students should not take Analytical and Physical Chemistry together. Questions? Contact Dr. Alexa Serfis Note: It is required that a student take Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 320/322) before Biochemistry (CHEM 462).
• *Engineering Physics I & II with lab are recommended. General Physics I & II with lab (131, 132, 133, and 134) also fulfill this requirement
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B.S. Chemistry Degree
Medical Scholars Curriculum Sciences Guide
*This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.* FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM
167/165 General Chemistry I &
Lab 3/1 CHEM 168/166 General Chemistry II &
Lab 3/1
BIOL 104 Principles of Biology I &
Lab 4/0 BIOL 106 Principles of Biology II &
Lab 4/0
MATH 142 Calculus I 4 MATH 143 Calculus II 4
PPHS 100 Foundations of Medicine 1
PPHS 105 Medical Scholars Seminar 0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM
346/348 Organic Chemistry I &
Lab 3/1 CHEM 347/350 Organic Chemistry II &
Lab 3/1
*PHYS
161/162 Engineering Physics I &
Lab 3/1 *PHYS 163/164 Engineering Physics II &
Lab 3/1
CHEM
320/322 Analytical Chemistry I
& Lab 2/2
JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM 333 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 334/335 Physical Chemistry II
& Lab 3/1
CHEM 391 Chemistry Literature 1 CHEM 397 Undergraduate Research 1
CHEM 360 Basic Biochemistry CHEM 449 Organic Spectroscopy 3
OR
CHEM 462 Biochemistry I 3
SENIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM 413 Inorganic Chemistry 3 CHEM 432 Math Tech. in Chemistry 3
CHEM
420/422 Analytical Chemistry
II & III (Lab) 3/1 CHEM 397 Undergraduate Research 1
CHEM 397 Undergraduate Research 1 CHEM 495 Senior Residency 0
CHEM 414 Inorganic Chemistry Lab 128
Department of
Mathematics &
Computer Science
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B.A. Computer Science- PRE-MED ONLY
*This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.* FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL 104 Prin of Biology I & Lab 4 BIOL 106 Prin of Biology II & Lab 4 CHEM 163/165 Gen Chemistry I & Lab 4 CHEM 164/166 Gen Chemistry II & Lab 4
MATH 142 Calculus 4 MATH 143 Calculus II 4
ENGL 190
Strateg. Of Rhet. and
Research 3 THEO 100 Theological Foundations 3
--- Fine Arts 3
15 18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CSCI 140 Intro to Computer Science 3 CSCI 224 Computer Architecture 3
CSCI 150 Intro Object Programming 4 CSCI 180 Data Structures 4
CHEM 342/344 Organic Chemistry I & Lab 4 CHEM 343/345 Organic Chemistry II & Lab 4
FL 110 Foreign Language 3 FL 115 Foreign Language 3
MATH 135 Discrete Math 3 PHIL 105 Intro to Philosophy 3
17 17
JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CSCI 290 Object Software Design 3 THEO 2XX Theological Foundations 3
CSCI 324 Operating Systems 3 CSCI 3XX+ Applications Course 3
MATH 2XX+ Upper Level Math Course 3 CSCI 3XX+ CSCI Elective 3
PHYS 131/132 Physics I & Lab 4 PHYS 133/134 Physics II & Lab 4
PHIL 205 Ethics 3 PHIL 341 Computer Ethics 3
16 16
SENIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CSCI 496 Capstone Project I 2 CSCI 497 Capstone Project II 2
CSCI 3XX+ Theory Course 3 CSCI 3XX+ CSCI Elective 3
FL 210 Foreign Language 3 THEO 3XX Theology Elective 3
--- Social Science 3 --- Social Science 3
ENGL2XX English Literature 3 ENGL 3XX/4XX English Literature 3
HIST 111 Origins of the Mod World to
1500 3 HIST 112 Origins of the Mod World 1500-
Present 3
17 17
Note: Students must also complete the College requirements for Cultural Diversity in the U.S., and Global Citizenship, yet those requirements may be satisfied with well-chosen core courses in the above schedule.
30
B.S. Computer Science- PRE-MED ONLY
*This is strictly a sample course plan, courses w ill vary depending on w hat students transfer into the University.* FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL 104 Prin of Biology I & Lab 4 BIOL 106 Prin of Biology II & Lab 4 CHEM 163/165 Gen Chemistry I & Lab 4 CHEM 164/166 Gen Chemistry II & Lab 4
MATH 142 Calculus 4 MATH 143 Calculus II 4
ENGL 190
Strateg. Of Rhet. and
Research 3 THEO 100 Theological Foundations 3
--- Fine Arts 3
15 18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CSCI 140 Intro to Computer Science 3 CSCI 224 Computer Architecture 3
CSCI 150 Intro Object Programming 4 CSCI 180 Data Structures 4
CHEM 342/344 Organic Chemistry I & Lab 4 CHEM 343/345 Organic Chemistry II & Lab 4
FL 110 Foreign Language 3 FL 115 Foreign Language 3
MATH 135 Discrete Math 3 MATH 2XX+ Upper Level Math Course 3
17 17
JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CSCI 290 Object Software Design 3 CSCI 3XX+ Applications Course 3
CSCI 324 Operating Systems 3 CSCI 344 Programming Languages 3
CSCI 314 Algorithms 3 CSCI 390 Software Engineering 3
PHYS 131/132 Physics I & Lab 4 PHYS 133/134 Physics II & Lab 4
PHIL 205 Ethics 3 PHIL 341 Computer Ethics 3
16 16
SENIOR YEAR
Semester 1
Semester 2
CSCI 496 Capstone Project I 2 CSCI 497 Capstone Project II 2
CSCI 3XX + CSCI Elective 3 CSCI 3XX+ CSCI Elective 3
MATH 2XX+ Upper Level Math Course 3 THEO 2XX Theological Foundations 3
--- Social Science 3 --- Social Science 3
ENGL XXX English Literature 3 MATH 2XX+ Upper Level Math Course 3
HIST 111 Origins of the Mod World to
1500 3 HIST 112 Origins of the Mod World 1500-
Present 3
17 17
Note: Students must also complete the College requirements for Cultural Diversity in the U.S., and Global Citizenship, yet those requirements may be satisfied with well-chosen core courses in the above schedule.
