Biology B.S. – Concentration: Laboratory Medicine
Coordinator: Professor Abdalla M. Aldras
The Bachelor of Science program in Biology with a concentration in Laboratory Medicine prepares students to practice science in this diverse field. The goal of the program is to develop highly literate, compassionate, analytically competent persons who possess extensive contemporary knowledge of medical laboratory skills. Students are strongly urged to participate in scholarly activities such as research, scientific writing, presentation of papers and attendance at scientific meetings.
Program Features
83 credits
Required courses:
Co-requisite courses:
| CHEM 121 | GN: General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 123 | GN: General Chemistry I Lab | 1 credit |
| CHEM 124 | GE: General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 126 | GE: General Chemistry II Lab | 1 credit |
| CHEM 233 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 234 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 235 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 credit |
| CHEM 236 | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 credit |
| CHEM 315 | Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| CHEM 317 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 371 | Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative | 4 credits |
| PHYS 131 | GN: Fundamental Physics I | 4 credits |
| PHYS 132 | GE: Fundamental Physics II | 4 credits |
two courses in mathematics or one course in mathematics and one course in computer science, excluding:
| MATH 100 | GN: Numbers Sets & Structures | 3 credits |
| MATH 101 | GN: Excursions in Mathematics | 3 credits |
| MATH 105 | Mathematical Problem Solving for Pre-K to Grade 8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
Required quality point average:
2.25 or greater for courses in Biological Sciences.
Additional requirements: