This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse.
(Formerly Area 1)
Prerequisites: ENG-095 and RDG-095, ELL-103 or placement
CHM-201General Chemistry I/Lab
4
Prerequisites: MAT-197 and pre/co req: ENG-111
MAT-281Calculus I
4
Prerequisite: MAT-197
BIO-195General Biology I/Lab
4
Prerequisites: ENG-095 and ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 and MAT-194 or placement
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:
General Education Requirements Quantitative Problem Solving and Scientific Reasoning satisfied by program.
This option has three tracks: 1. Pre-pharmacy school; 2. Pre-physician’s assistant or physical therapy school; 3. Pre-medical or Pre-veterinary school. Course selection will vary based on a student’s intended career. Students should learn about the course requirements of specific programs as they choose their electives. Please see each semester’s advising notes for correct course registration.
Students need to complete three General Education courses during semesters 1 and 2. Students do not need to complete General Education courses in any particular order.
MAT-197 requires a C+ or higher to enroll in CHM-201.
If a student is not eligible to take (MAT281) Calculus I, they should take (MAT-197) Precalculus in order to take (CHM-201) General Chemistry I/Lab in their second semester.
Semester 2
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
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ENG-112College Writing II
3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing.
(Formerly Area 1)
Prerequisite: ENG- 111
GenEd-CCCCommunity & Cultural Contexts
3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts.
(Formerly Area 2)
Choose one course from Community and Contexts Menu
BIO-196General Biology II/Lab
4
Prerequisite: BIO-195
CHM-202General Chemistry II/Lab
4
Prerequisite: CHM-201
GenEd-CWCreative Work
3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work.
(Formerly Area 6)
Choose one course from Creative Work Menu
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:
Cell Biology/Lab (BIO-207), Genetics/Lab (BIO-208), Organic Chemistry I/ Lab (CHM-251), (CHM-252) Organic Chemistry II/Lab and Interpretation and Presentation of Scientific Research (SCI-221) is not always offered during the summer semester. All other required science and math courses are offered during the summer.
Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities.
Begin exploring transfer options: attend a transfer workshop and the College transfer fair
Semester 3
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
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BIO-207Cell Biology/Lab
4
Prerequisites: MAT-197, BIO-195 and either BIO-196 or BIO-120
CHM-251Organic Chemistry I/Lab
4
Prerequisites: CHM-202 and ENG-112
PHY-251Physics I/Lab
PHY-201General Physics/Lab
4
Prerequisite for PHY-251: MAT-281
Prerequisite for PHY-201: MAT-197
ElectiveElective
3
Option elective courses:
BIO-120 Introduction to Biotechnology
BIO-203 Anatomy and Physiology
BIO-204 Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO-205 Microbiology
BIO-208 Genetics
CHM-252 Organic Chemistry
MAT-181 Statistics
MAT-282 Calculus II
NHP-180 Medical Terminology
COM-171 Public Speaking and Professional Communication
SCI-221 Interpretation of Scientific Research
HON-200 Honors Seminar
See semester advising note.
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note:
Veterinary and pharmacy schools: Most require calculus and calculus-based College Physics (PHY-251 and PHY-252).
Medical, physician’s assistant, physical therapy schools: Most do not require calculus or calculus-based physics and students can instead take General Physics (PHY-201 and PHY-202). However, College Physics (PHY-251 and PHY-252) courses will strengthen your application.
Electives should be decided based on the medical profession chosen by the student. Students should research specific programs and their course requirements.
Veterinary and medical schools elective options:
Organic Chemistry II (CHM-252)
Genetics (BIO-208)
Statistics (MAT-181)
*Students may choose to take Microbiology (BIO-205).
Pharmacy programs elective options:
Organic Chemistry II (CHM-252)
Microbiology (BIO-205)
Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO-203)
*Students may also choose: Public Speaking and Professional Communication (COM-171), Statistics (MAT-181), and/or Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO-204).
Physician’s Assistant or Physical Therapy programs elective options:
Anatomy & Physiology I and II (BIO-203 and BIO-204)
Statistics (MAT-181)
*Students may choose to take Medical Terminology (NHP-180) and/or Microbiology (BIO-205).
Continue preparations for transfer: write essays for transfer institution, collect letters of recommendation, apply for transfer.
Complete a pre-graduation check with an advisor in LifeMap
Semester 4
Credits
Milestone
GenEd
Note
Pre-req
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Elective-1Elective
3-4
See semester advising note
PHY-252Physics II/Lab
PHY-202General Physics II/Lab
4
Prerequisites for PHY-252: PHY-251; Pre/co-requisite: MAT-282
Prerequisites for PHY-202: PHY-201
GenEd-EGeneral Education Elective
3
This course meets the General Education requirement for General Education Elective.
Choose a course from the General Education Scientific Reasoning, Community/Cultural Contexts, Creative Work or Elective Menus.
Elective-2Elective
3-4
Option elective courses:
BIO-120 Introduction to Biotechnology
BIO-203 Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO-204 Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO-205 Microbiology
BIO-208 Genetics
CHM-252 Organic Chemistry
MAT-181 Statistics
MAT-282 Calculus II
NHP-180 Medical Terminology
COM-171 Public Speaking and Professional Communication
SCI-221 Interpretation of Scientific Research
HON-200 Honors Seminar
See semester advising note.
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note:
Veterinary and medical schools elective options:
Organic Chemistry II (CHM-252)
Genetics (BIO-208), Statistics (MAT-181)
*Students may choose to take Microbiology (BIO-205).
Pharmacy programs elective options:
Organic Chemistry II (CHM-252)
Microbiology (BIO-205)
Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO-203)
*Students may also choose: Public Speaking and Professional Communication (COM-171), Statistics (MAT-181), and/or Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO-204).
Physician’s Assistant or Physical Therapy programs elective options:
Anatomy & Physiology I and II (BIO-203 and BIO-204)
Statistics (MAT-181)
*Students may choose to take Medical Terminology (NHP-180) and/or Microbiology (BIO-205).
Apply for graduation.
Last Modified Date: February 2, 2022
Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog
Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:
Use currently accepted biological, chemical and physical concepts to investigate problems and ideas presented in advanced study related to health and medicine.
Use biological concepts to evaluate their own science related concerns such as personal health or health careers.
Use laboratory technology, equipment and techniques to investigate scientific problems critically and safely using proper scientific methods.
Use molecular and cellular laboratory techniques that are commonly used in Biotechnology and Medicine.
Explain the major concepts of cell structure, function and cellular processes that are key to life.
Career Outlook
This option will allow students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to seek a bachelor’s degree to pursue a career in the health professions. Students should enroll in this option if they plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue admission to programs in medical, veterinary, pharmacy, physician’s assistant or physical therapy professions.
