BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY: PRE-VETERINARY SCIENCE CONCENTRATION

Total credit hours: 128

REQUIRED CURRICULUM

Please see required B.S. in Biology Plan of Study. Students are encouraged to select the Health Sciences concentration.

Health Sciences Concentration

This concentration is recommended for students pursuing graduate training in most health professions.

BIO 114 Medical Terminology
BIO 313 Nutrition Science
BIO 330 Anatomy & Physiology I
BIL 330  Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
BIO 331 Anatomy & Physiology II
BIL 331  Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
BIO 340 Pathophysiology
BIO 403 Immunology
(Approved Electives)

Note: Students interested in medicine, physician assistant, dentistry and pharmacy are also encouraged to complete a Chemistry Minor. This minor contributes to a student’s ability to succeed on the entrance exams for professional school and strengthens his/her transcript. The Chemistry Minor can be achieved by taking the following Chemistry courses:

CHM 305 Basic Biochemistry
CHL 305  Basic Biochemistry Lab

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCES LEARNING OUTCOMES

PRE-VETERINARY SCIENCE

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the discipline of biology.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of biological terms, principles, and concepts, utilizing appropriate depth and breadth in select content areas of biology.

2. Demonstrate skills of a biologist.

• Design, conduct, and evaluate protocols, studies, and experiments utilizing the scientific method.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of biological instruments and technologies.

3. Apply effective critical thinking in biology.

• Interpret, analyze, and evaluate biological information.
• Apply biological concepts to social issues.

4. Demonstrate effective communication in biology.

• Demonstrate effective written, speaking, and listening skills in biology reports, essays, projects, posters, and presentations.