Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy, B.A. - Course Requirements
Requirements
Core Curriculum: BA Requirements - 45 Credits
Concentration+
Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
BIOL 120, 121 | Biological Principles I, II | 4, 4 |
BIOL 207, 208 | Anatomy and Physiology I, II | 4, 4 |
BIOL 211/L | Cell Biology | 4 |
BIOL 300 | Advanced Microbiology | 4 |
BIOL 304 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
BIOL 307 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
BIOL 313 | Basic Elements of Pharmacology and Toxicology | 3 |
BIOL 320 | Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Disease | 3 |
BIOL 325 | Seminar: Scientific Literature | 2 |
BIOL 324 | Inorganic, Organic, and Cultural Evolution | 3 |
BIOL 333 | Kinesiology and Biomechanics | 3 |
BIOL 412/L | Molecular Genetics | 4 |
BIOL 427, 428 | Research/Internship | 2, 2 |
CHEM 120, 121 | Chemistry Principles I, II | 4, 4 |
CHEM 207, 208 | Organic Chemistry I, II | 4, 4 |
MATH 130 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
MATH 210 | Calculus for Biological Sciences or | 4 |
MATH 211 | Calculus I | 4 |
PHYS 201, 202 | General Physics I, II | 4, 4 |
HPWE 206 | Nutrition | 3 |
PSYC 208 | Lifespan Development for Non-Majors | 3 |
Electives
Required Biology Master Elective (minimum of 12 credits)
Complete 4 courses (minimum of 12 credits). Choose from the subjects of Biology and chemistry. Choose from the levels of 300 and 400.
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of written and oral components of comprehensive exam and poster presentation .
- Students enrolled in the Pre-Physical Therapy Track are required to maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher in all coursework since this is the minimum GPA required in order to receive a letter of recommendation from the Pre-Medical Advisory Committee. Students in the track who have a cumulative GPA less than 3.3 at the end of their junior year will transition to the BA in BIOL program.
- At least 9 credits of 300/400 level concentration coursework must be completed within the school.