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Biology: Human and Animal Health Option, BS

This emphasis is administered by the Biology department.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a graduate with the Biology: Health Option, you will be able to:

Recognize the multiple levels of complexity at which biological systems operate, from molecules to ecosystems and the biosphere, and explain the emergent properties and processes characteristic of each level
Describe mechanisms for the continuity of life, including the processes of inheritance, development, and evolution
Demonstrate proficiency in the methods and philosophy of science, including articulation and application of the Scientific Method, collection and analysis of biological data, and application of professional ethics
Critically evaluate and synthesize biological information from multiple sources, including the primary scientific literature, and communicate biological knowledge to both professional and non-professional audiences
Articulate the application of biological science to meeting the needs of society, including basic research, stewardship of biodiversity, human health, and entrepreneurial innovation
Demonstrate broad knowledge in human and animal health

Consists of a minimum of 84 credits.

Minimum GPA = 3.0

Note: Required courses marked ** below have Math prerequisites. Depending on your placement score, additional courses may be required.

Required Biology Core and Collateral Courses (a minimum of 49 credits)

BIOL 110 - Principles of Biology I Credits: 5
BIOL 111 - Principles of Biology II Credits: 5
BIOL 190 - Introduction to the Biology Major Credits: 1
BIOL 210 - Principles of Genetics Credits: 3
BIOL 270 - Principles of Evolution Credits: 4
BIOL 305 - General Ecology Credits: 3
BIOL 306 - Ecological Methods Credits: 1
BIOL 490 - Senior Seminar Credits: 2

Notes:

BIOL 110 and BIOL 111 are waived if BIOL 130 and BIOL 160 have been completed (offerings limited or unavailable at the main campus).
BIOL 306 is waived if CNR Summer Field Experience or NRES 475 is completed.

One Physiology Course

BIOL 381 - Animal Physiology Credits: 4 or
BIOL 385 - Human Physiology Credits: 4

Note:

BIOL 385 is strongly advised for students interested in pursuing careers focused on Human health. Select schools require completion of physiology within three years of entering graduate programs.

Cellular and Molecular Biology Requirement

BIOL 302 - Cellular and Molecular Biology Credits: 3 or
BIOL 314 - Cell Biology Credits: 4 and
BIOL 320 - Molecular Biology Credits: 4

Note:

The combination of BIOL 314 and BIOL 320 also counts towards 5 of the required elective credits for this emphasis. BIOL 314 and BIOL 320 are strongly advised for students interested in pursuing a career in Human health.

Collateral Courses

Chemistry

CHEM 105 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 5 **
CHEM 106 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 5 **
CHEM 221 - Survey of Organic Chemistry Lecture Credits: 3 and
CHEM 222 - Survey of Organic Chemistry Lab Credits: 1
OR
CHEM 325 - Organic Chemistry Credits: 4

Note:

CHEM 325 is strongly advised for students interested in pursuing a career in Human health other than a career as a Physician Assistant. Students are then also strongly advised to take CHEM 326 (see the emphasis-specific collateral course requirements) unless CHEM 221 and CHEM 222 are taken.

Mathematics

MATH 111 - Applied Calculus Credits: 4 ** or
MATH 225 - Calculus I Credits: 5 ** or
MATH 255 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credits: 4 **

Note:

Students interested in pursuing a career in Human health or Veterinary Medicine other than a career as a Physician Assistant are strongly advised to complete both a course in statistics and a course in calculus.

Biology: Human and Animal Health Emphasis-Specific Core and Collateral Course Requirements (a minimum of 35 credits)

BIOL 233 - Microbiology for Health Sciences Credits: 4 or
BIOL 333 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
BIOL 370 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credits: 4 or
BIOL 387 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4 or
An additional 4 credits of Biology electives

Notes:

BIOL 333 is strongly advised for students interested in pursuing a career in Chiropractic medicine, and as a Physician Assistant.
BIOL 387 is strongly advised for students interested in pursuing a career in human health. Select schools require completion of anatomy within three years of entering graduate programs.

Take a minimum of 7 credits of the following electives (if not used to fulfill other requirements):

BIOL 313 - Cancer Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 315 - Virology Credits: 3
BIOL 317 - Developmental Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 362 - Animal Parasitology Credits: 4
BIOL 370 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credits: 4
BIOL 381 - Animal Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 382 - Endocrinology of Mammals Credits: 3
BIOL 383 - Biology of Reproduction Credits: 3
BIOL 385 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 387 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BIOL 388 - Animal Behavior Credits: 3 or
PSYC 388 - Animal Behavior Credits: 3
BIOL 389 - Immunology Credits: 3
BIOL 390 - Neurobiology Credits: 3
BIOL 397 - Teaching Assistantship Credits: 1-2 (up to 4 crs. towards emphasis in combination with BIOL 399 )
BIOL 398 - Introduction to Experimental Design Credits: 2
BIOL 399 - Independent Studies Credits: 1 or 2 (up to 4 crs. towards emphasis in combination with BIOL 397 )
BIOL 400 - Communication in Research Credits: 1
BIOL 487 - Survey in Human Dissection Credits: 2
BIOL 498 - Selected Topics in Biology Credits: 1-4 (“Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Workshop” topic recommended)
BIOL 499 - Biology Internship Credits: 1-4 (“Winter Preceptorship” recommended)

Note:

Additional electives, including other sections of BIOL 498 or BIOL 499 , may be possible as recommended by your major adviser.

Emphasis-Specific Required Collateral Courses

Chemistry

CHEM 260 - Elementary Biochemistry Credits: 4 or
CHEM 248 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4 and
CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry Credits: 4 and
CHEM 365 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4 and
CHEM 366 - Biochemistry II Credits: 3

Note:

CHEM 365 and CHEM 366 are strongly advised for students interested in pursuing a career in Human health other than a career as a Physician Assistant. CHEM 260 may still require CHEM 326 depending upon which organic chemistry requirement was taken.

English

Note:

ENGL 365 or ENGL 391 is strongly advised for students intending to enroll in select medical programs.

Biology: Human and Animal Health Option, BS

Program Learning Outcomes

Note: Required courses marked ** below have Math prerequisites. Depending on your placement score, additional courses may be required.

Required Biology Core and Collateral Courses (a minimum of 49 credits)

Notes:

One Physiology Course

Note:

Cellular and Molecular Biology Requirement

Note:

Collateral Courses

Chemistry

Note:

Mathematics

Note:

Biology: Human and Animal Health Emphasis-Specific Core and Collateral Course Requirements (a minimum of 35 credits)

Notes:

Take a minimum of 7 credits of the following electives (if not used to fulfill other requirements):

Note:

Emphasis-Specific Required Collateral Courses

Chemistry

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Physics

Sociology

Psychology

English

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