Biomedical Sciences:

         The Courses

     The Biomedical Sciences major will provide you with the necessary background to launch your career in fields ranging from research in molecular biology to the health professions.  You will enroll in a seminar class during the spring semester of your freshman year that will enable you to explore some of the remarkable achievements in the fields of medicine and physiology through an examination of the work of Nobel laureates.  Everyone in the major will also take a group of “core” courses that includes fundamental biology and chemistry.  Regardless of the direction you take after college, these essential courses will provide crucial training,

     As you progress through the major, you will decide to specialize in a particular area of biomedical sciences and you will find a large array of elective courses available to you.  For examples, there are courses in Microbiology, Histology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Molecular Genetics.  In addition to concentrating on these advanced biology courses, you will be able to enroll in courses such as Exercise Physiology, Behavioral Neuroscience or Epidemiology.  If you are interested in research, you will be able to work with faculty members, joining them in their research to become familiar with methods and concepts in original research.  In your junior or senior year, you will have an internship designed to take advantage of additional training opportunities outside the college.  Finally, you will enroll in a capstone Senior Seminar course that will involve independent research on topics that you have an interest in pursuing at an advanced level.

    Below are the details of the course requirements for the major.

College Core

 Science and Math Core

Biology Electives

    Fifteen credit hours must be selected from the following courses:

Interdisciplinary Electives

             Six credit hours must be selected from the following courses: