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Biomedical Science Major

NSM PEAK

This major is designed for students interested in careers in health professions such as medicine, physician's assistant, etc., as well as students interested in research in biomedical sciences.

Major Requirements

42 credits

Core Requirements

BIO-201Molecules to Cells

3 credits
BIO-201LMolecules to Cells Lab

1 credit
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or
BIO-210LMolecules to Cells Research-Based Lab

1 credit
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BIO-202Organismal Biology

3 credits
BIO-202LOrganismal Biology Lab

1 credit
BIO-203Ecology, Evolution and Diversity

3 credits
BIO-203LEcology Evolution and Diversity Lab

1 credit
BIO-316Genetics

3 credits
BIO-330Cell Biology

3 credits
BIO-330LCell Biology Lab

1 credit
CHE-141General Chemistry I

3 credits
CHE-141LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory I

1 credit
CHE-142General Chemistry II

3 credits
CHE-142LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory II

1 credit
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MAT-125Data Analysis and Statistics

3 credits
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or
MAT-212Multiple Regression Analysis

3 credits

The credits for the math requirement (MAT-125 or MAT-212) are counted in the Professional Foundations minor.

Physiology

Complete BIO-224/L and BIO-225/L (8 credits); OR BIO-374/L (4 credits); OR BIO-376/L (4 credits).

BIO-224Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3 credits
BIO-224LHuman Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

1 credit
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and
BIO-225Human Anatomy and Physiology II

3 credits
BIO-225LHuman Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

1 credit
-
or
BIO-374Animal Physiology

3 credits
BIO-374LAnimal Physiology Lab

1 credit
-
or
BIO-376Neurophysiology

3 credits
BIO-376LNeurophysiology Lab

1 credit

Upper-Division Electives

Complete 7-8 credits.

BIO-331Evolution

3 credits
BIO-331LEvolution Lab

1 credit
BIO-340Zoology

3 credits
BIO-340LZoology Laboratory

1 credit
BIO-360Microbiology

3 credits
BIO-360LMicrobiology Lab

1 credit
BIO-361Pathobiology

3 credits
BIO-365Immunology

3 credits
BIO-371Endocrinology

3 credits
BIO-372Developmental Biology

3 credits
BIO-372LDevelopmental Biology Lab

1 credit
CHE-412Biochemistry

3 credits
CHE-412LBiochemistry Laboratory

1 credit

Senior Capstone Experience

BIO-450Biology Capstone Seminar

3 credits
BIO-499Senior Comprehensive Examination

0 credit

Outcomes

Upon successfully completing this major, students will be able to:

1)  Demonstrate a broad-based understanding of the biomedical sciences grounded in biology, chemistry, and mathematics;

2)  Complete a research project to learn the nature and methodologies of biology;

3)  Demonstrate and apply knowledge of quantitative skills, analytic methods, and techniques used in biomedical sciences;

4)  Apply biological knowledge and skills outside of the classroom by participating in independent research, an internship, or service learning;

5)  Demonstrate ability to integrate scientific knowledge among the hierarchical levels in biology (molecular, cellular, organismal, and population);

6)  Demonstrate ability to integrate biological knowledge with other disciplines (outside of biology and the natural sciences); and

7)  Contribute meaningfully to seminar-style critical discussions of scientific literature.