General Science Major with a Preprofessional Specialization

The general science program provides a broad background in the basic sciences, and allows flexibility for students interested in interdisciplinary fields involving science. The program can be customized for premedical, predental, and other allied health studies; a preprofessional specialization is offered to assist in preparation for health professions. Other curricula can be customized for a student in consultation with the advisor.

Requirements

This track is for students interested in preparing for post-baccalaureate programs in professions such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, osteopathic medicine, and veterinary medicine. In order to earn the bachelor of science in general science degree in the preprofessional track, students must complete a minimum of 180 credits with a cumulative and major/department grade point average of 2.00, including the following:

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

ENGL 110 - College Writing: Inquiry and Argument 5
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking 5
ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature 5
Fine Arts (one approved 5 credit course; see course descriptions ) (5)
PHIL 220 - Philosophy of the Human Person 5
Social Science I (5)
Social Science II (different discipline from Social Science I) (5)
Theology and Religious Studies Phase II (200-299) (see course offerings ) (5)
Ethics (PHIL 352 recommended) (5)
Theology and Religious Studies Phase III (300-399) (see course offerings ) (5)
Interdisciplinary satisfied within major
Senior Synthesis (fulfilled by ISSC 489 and ISSC 490 ) (3)

Choose one of the following two courses:

II. Major Requirements

96 credits in mathematics, science, and computer science, including:

BIOL 161 - Biology I: Molecular and Cellular Biology 4
BIOL 171 - Biology I Lab
BIOL 162 - Biology II: Evolution and Ecology 4
BIOL 172 - Biology Lab II 1
BIOL 163 - Biology III: Physiology & Development 4
BIOL 173 - Biology III Lab 1
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry Lab I 1
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry Lab II 1
CHEM 123 - General Chemistry III 4
CHEM 133 - General Chemistry Lab III 1
CHEM 335 - Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 345 - Organic Chemistry Lab I 2
CHEM 336 - Organic Chemistry II 3
CHEM 346 - Organic Chemistry Lab II 2
CHEM 337 - Organic Chemistry III 4
CHEM 347 - Organic Chemistry Lab III 2
CSSE Elective (3 to 5)
Interdisciplinary Science (300-400 level) (see course offerings ) (3 to 5)

Choose any three among the following six biology courses:

Choose a series:

Series a:

Series b:

Choose an option:

Option a:

NOTE:

1. CHEM 454 , CHEM 455 , and CHEM 456 are strongly recommended as electives. 2. Students interested in preparing for professions such as chiropractic medicine, podiatry, and physical therapy should consult with an advisor to determine appropriate courses. 3. No more than 15 credits from this major will be counted toward any minors. 4. Students must earn at least a C- in 100 and 200-level science and mathematics courses that apply to the major.