Health Science

General Education Requirements

English Composition
Select one of the following:6
College Composition I
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
or
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing
Speech Communication
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Mathematics
Select one of the following:3
College Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Precalculus
Mathematics in Society
Calculus I
Elementary Statistics
Lab Science
Select two of the following, one must come from the Natural and Physical Sciences category8
Natural and Physical Sciences (ND:LABSC)
Concepts of Biology
General Biology I 1
General Biology II
General Zoology
Introductory Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
General Chemistry I 1
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Earth Science
The Earth Through Time
Concepts of Physics
Introductory Astronomy
College Physics I
College Physics II
University Physics I
University Physics II
Additional Sciences (ND:SCI)
Cognition and Brain Science
Technology, Engineering, and Design
Technology Solutions for Society
Wellness
Select one of the following:2
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Introduction to Stress Management
Computer Science and Literacy
Select one of the following:3
Principles of Information Security
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 2
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Programming in Java
Introduction to Structured Programming I
Social Implications of Computer Technology 2
Discovering Computing
Humanities
Literacies
Select one of the following:3
American Sign Language I
American Sign Language II
Oral Interpretation
Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Film
Bible as Literature
Mythology
Women and Literature
World Literature I
World Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage
Ethics and Philosophy of Science
1st Year Spanish I
1st Year Spanish II
2nd Year Spanish I
2nd Year Spanish II
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Art and Music
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Introduction to Digital Media
Art History I
Art History II
History of Craft
Fine Arts and Aesthetics
Music Appreciation
Music Fundamentals
World Music
History of Popular/Rock Music
Social Science
Select 6 credits from the following:6
Understanding Media and Social Change
Human Communication
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Human Geography
United States to 1877
United States to Present
World Civilizations to 1500
World Civilizations since 1500
Environmental History
Native American Studies
American National Government
State and Local Government
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Anthropology
Additional Humanities or Social Science
Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following:2
Two-Dimensional Design
Drawing I
Ceramics I
Photography I
Survey of Geography
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Valkyries
Concert Choir
Athletic Band
Concert Band
Planetarium Science
Theatre Practicum
Total Credits39
1

 Required

2

Course satisfies the Digital Literacy graduation requirement.

Major Requirements

Required Courses
BIOL 151General Biology II4
BIOL 220Human Anatomy and Physiology I4
BIOL 221Human Anatomy and Physiology II4
BIOL 310Microbiology4
BIOL 340Research Methods4
BIOL 491Integrated Science Capstone2
or CHEM 491 Integrated Science Capstone
CHEM 122General Chemistry II5
Directed Electives
Students future career choice determines the electives to be taken.27
Medical Terminology
General Botany
Genetics
Environmental Contaminants
Mammalogy
Biostatistics and Experimental Design
Cell Biology
Internship 1
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
Quantitative Analysis I
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Elements of Biochemistry
Physical Chemistry I
Technical and Scientific Writing
Applied Calculus I
Calculus I
Calculus II
Applied Probability and Statistics
Understanding Statistics
Elementary Statistics
College Physics I
University Physics I
College Physics II
University Physics II
Developmental Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Total Credits54
1

3-4 credits

Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 54 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs

For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.

Plan of Study

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 150 (Gen Ed)4BIOL 1514
CHEM 121 (Gen Ed)5CHEM 1225
CIS 170 (Gen Ed)3ENGL 125 (Gen Ed)3
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed)3PSYC 111 (Gen Ed)3
UNIV 1501 
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Additional Humanities or Social Science (Gen Ed)2BIOL 2214
BIOL 2204BIOL 3104
SOC 1103HPER 100 (Gen Ed)2
MATH 107 (Gen Ed)4MATH 165 (or Health Science Elective)4
Speech Communication (Gen Ed)3 
 16 14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 3404Art and Music (Gen Ed)3
Health Science Elective4Elective3
Health Science Elective4Health Science Elective4
Literacies (Gen Ed)3Health Science Elective4
 15 14
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 4912Health Science Elective4
Elective3Elective4
Elective3Elective4
Health Science Elective4Elective4
Social Science (Gen Ed)3Elective 2
 15 18
Total Credits 123

Please note:  This plan is intended for general information only.  Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Health Science Program the students should be able to

  1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the major concepts in chemistry and biology.
  2. Exhibit critical thinking skills by applying the scientific method to solve problems.
  3. Exhibit the ability to read and communicate in scientific style.
  4. Analyze the consequences of activities on themselves and their environment.
  5. Apply and gain admission to professional or graduate school.