Bachelor of Science in Biology - Concentration in Pre-Health Professions

Program Overview

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The Biology program at SRU provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes foundational concepts in biology, including ecology, evolution, genetics, and cell biology. Students can choose from various concentrations, including human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate anatomy, and microbiology. The program prepares graduates for careers in research, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.

Program Outline

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Curriculum Guide

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GPA Requirement:

• Biology Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
• Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
• Core GPA: 2.0 or higher

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Course List

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Rock Studies 2 Requirements

• The Rock SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery (13)
• ENGL 102Critical Writing (3)
• ENGL 104Critical Reading (3)
• MATH 125Precalculus or MATH 225 Calculus I (4)
• Select one of the following: (3)
• COMM 200Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
• PHIL 110Ethics and Civil Discourse
• POLS 235Civil Discourse and Democracy

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Integrated Inquiry

• Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry (Select 3 Credits) (3)
• Humanities Inquiry (Select 3 Credits) (3)
• Social Science Inquiry (Select 3 Credits) (3)

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Natural Sciences Inquiry

• CHEM 107General Chemistry I (3)
• CHEM 111General Chemistry I Lab (1)
• PHYS 201Elements of Physics I with Lab or PHYS 216 University Physics 1 with Lab (4)

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Thematic Thread

• Select 12 Credits 212 (12)

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Basic Math Requirement

• Complete one of the following: (0-3)
• Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score
• ESAP 110Beginning Algebra

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Computer Competency

• Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following: (0-3)
• Pass Computer Competency Exam
• Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution:
• CPSC 100Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts
• CPSC 110Computer Concepts
• CPSC 130Introduction to Computing and Programming
• PE 202Technology for Wellness

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT

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

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Major Requirements/Concentration

• 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
• 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
• Students must earn a "C" or better in both Biology I with Lab (BIOL 113) and Biology II with Lab (BIOL 114) before proceeding to their next biology course.
• Students must earn a "C" or better in both Genetics with Lab (BIOL 250) and Biometry with Lab (BIOL 325) prior to graduating.

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Biology Core Requirements

• BIOL 113Biology I: Foundations of Ecology, Evolution and Diversity with Lab (14)
• BIOL 114Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab (14)
• BIOL 250Genetics with Lab (14)
• BIOL 325Biostatistics and Experimental Design with Lab (13)

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Required Biology Courses

• Select one of the following options: (6-8)
• BIOL 209 & BIOL 309Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II (14)
• BIOL 340 & BIOL 410Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab and Animal Physiology with Lab (14)
• BIOL 305Wetlands and Aquatic Plants/Lab (13)
• BIOL 306 Freshwater Biomonitoring/Lab (13)
• BIOL 350 Evolution (13)
• BIOL 401 Ecology with Lab (13)
• BIOL 330Microbiology/Lab (13)
• BIOL 335Cell Biology (13) or BIOL 370 Molecular Biology (13)

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Additional Biology Electives

• Select 6 credits which can come from courses not chosen above, or any course listed below.
Additional electives may be selected from the Marine Science offerings listed below. PLE courses are only offered during the summer months through our affiliation with Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology. (6)

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Related Sciences – Chemistry

• CHEM 108General Chemistry II (23)
• CHEM 112General Chemistry II Lab (21)
• CHEM 201Organic Chemistry I (23)
• CHEM 211Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (21)

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Related Sciences – Advanced Elective Options

• Select one of the following options: (6-7)
• CHEM 202 & CHEM 212Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (14)
• Upper-Level Biology Electives (14)
• Select one of the following options: (14)
• CHEM 335Biochemistry I (14)
• Upper-Level Biology Electives (14)

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Related Sciences – Physics

• PHYS 202Elements of Physics II/ Lab or PHYS 217 University Physics 2 with Lab (4)

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Independent Study or Internship Option

• Select one of the following options: (3)
• Independent Study Option (3)
• BIOL 490Independent Study (14)
• Internship or Biology Elective Option (3)
• Select 3 credits which can come from courses not chosen above, or any course listed below.
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