Program Overview

Biology, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Professional / Pre-Chiropractic (Logan) (3+3)

The Biology, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Professional / Pre-Chiropractic (Logan) (3+3) program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in biology and prepare them for a career in chiropractic care.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Competence in Laboratory and Research Skills: To conduct, assess, and communicate research investigations using established scientific practices.
• Core Concepts for Biological Literacy:
  • Knowledge/Content:
    • Evolution
    • Structure and function across all levels of biological organization
    • Diversity and interactions of life
    • Information flow, exchange, and storage in biological systems
  • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving:
    • Connect information from cognate science courses and liberal arts courses to biological concepts
    • Apply scientific information to current and future societal problems
• Participation in Diverse, Enriching Scientific Activities: Apply technical and professional skills in hands-on laboratory, clinical, or field experiences.
• Professional Attitude: Graduates demonstrate professional attitude, behavior, and ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

• Overall GPA: 3.0 or higher
• Core GPA: 2.0 or higher

Summary

• Rock Studies 2 Requirements: 45 hours
• Other Basic Requirements: 0-3 hours
• Computer Competency: 0-3 hours
• Major/Concentration Requirements: 42 hours
• Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirement: 12 hours
• Electives: 33 hours

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

• The Rock: Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 (3 hours)
• Critical Writing (3 hours)
• Critical Reading (3 hours)
• Precalculus (4 hours) or Calculus I
• Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice (3 hours) or Ethics and Civil Discourse or Civil Discourse and Democracy
• Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry (3 hours)
• Humanities Inquiry (3 hours)
• Social Science Inquiry (3 hours)
• Natural Sciences Inquiry: General Chemistry I (3 hours), General Chemistry I Lab (1 hour), Elements of Physics I with Lab (4 hours) or University Physics 1 with Lab
• Thematic Thread (12 hours)

Basic Math Requirement

• Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course.
• Complete one of the following: Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score or Beginning Algebra (0-3 hours)

Computer Competency

• Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following: Pass Computer Competency Exam or select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution: Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts, Computer Concepts, Introduction to Computing and Programming, Technology for Wellness (0-3 hours)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Requirement

• Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.

Major/Concentration Requirements

• Biology Core Requirements:
  • Biology I: Foundations of Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity with Lab (4 hours)
  • Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes, and Cells with Lab (4 hours)
  • Genetics with Lab (4 hours)
  • Biometry with Lab (3 hours)
• Required Upper-Level Biology:
  • Microbiology/Lab (3 hours)
  • Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab (3 hours) or Animal Physiology with Lab
  • Biology Seminar (1 hour)
• Required Chemistry Courses:
  • General Chemistry II (3 hours)
  • General Chemistry II Lab (1 hour)
  • Organic Chemistry I (3 hours)
  • Organic Chemistry II (3 hours)
  • Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 hour)
  • Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 hour)
  • Biochemistry I (3 hours)
• Required Physics Course:
  • Elements of Physics II/Lab (4 hours) or University Physics 2 with Lab

Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements

• General Chemistry I (3 hours)
• General Chemistry I Lab (1 hour)
• Precalculus (4 hours) or Calculus I
• Elements of Physics I with Lab (4 hours) or University Physics 1 with Lab

Co-curricular and Experiential Learning

Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities, including volunteering and job shadowing.

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in-progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories.

Recommended Three-Year Plan

The plan includes a detailed course schedule for each semester, ensuring students meet all requirements for graduation and preparation for the chiropractic program at Logan University.

• First Year:
  • Fall: Critical Writing, Biology I, General Chemistry I, General Chemistry I Lab, Foundations of Academic Discovery 1, FYRST Seminar
  • Spring: Critical Reading, Biology II, General Chemistry II, General Chemistry II Lab, Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry, Humanities Inquiry
• Second Year:
  • Fall: Civil Discourse, Genetics with Lab, Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry Laboratory I, Social Science Inquiry, Thematic Thread Requirement
  • Spring: Biometry with Lab, Organic Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry Laboratory II, Calculus I or Precalculus, Thematic Thread Requirement
• Third Year:
  • Fall: Biochemistry I, Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab or Animal Physiology with Lab, Elements of Physics I with Lab or University Physics 1 with Lab, Thematic Thread Requirement
  • Spring: Microbiology/Lab, Biology Seminar, Elements of Physics II/Lab or University Physics 2 with Lab, Thematic Thread Requirement, Free Elective
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall and Spring: Logan Chiropractic School

Major Code and Concentration Code

• Major Code: 6108
• Concentration Code: 61LC
• Revised date: 04.21.22