DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Chair: Stephen K. Itaya (380-2710)
Professors: Covey, Davis, Turrens
Associate Professors: Itaya, Spector, Thurston
Assistant Professors: Fell, Geissler, Robertson
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor: Hall

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate preparation for those students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, biomedical research, biomedical education or other health professions. The curriculum is designed to provide students a strong general education in the humanities, arts, social sciences, mathematics, and sciences followed by in-depth study in the basic medical sciences. The program offers an optional Honors Research Thesis (BMD 499) to qualified students which consists of a first-hand research laboratory apprenticeship in biomedical research under the mentorship of a faculty scientist. Students interested in the Honors Research Thesis should contact the department chair for information. The Biomedical Sciences curriculum as a whole is aimed at establishing a conceptual framework from which the student can pursue postbaccalaureate educational experiences in the biomedical sciences, particularly Medicine, Dentistry, Ph.D. study in Basic Medical Sciences, as well as M.S. studies in a variety of health and science related fields. In addition, the Department of Biomedical Sciences offers basic medical sciences course work that serves as a background for students wishing to pursue professional component programs in the College of Allied Health Professions.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS
Students planning to major in Biomedical Sciences who also have plans to attend medical, dental, or pharmacy school are designated as Biomedical Sciences/Pre-professional students. Students in this classification are advised by the pre-professional advisor and by the College of Allied Health advisor.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES:
(193 quarter hours as specified below)

1. Sixty quarter hours of Biomedical Sciences including BMD 101, 311, 312, 321, 322, 331, 332, 333, 341, 350, 370, 380, 420, 430, 493. BMD 101 is not required for transfer or change of major students who have completed at least 30 quarter hours of college credit.
   
   Students may elect to take BMD 499 in place of BMD 312 and one science elective.
   
2. Biology 141, 142 - 9 credits.
   
3. Chemistry 114, 115, 116, 221, 222 and 223 - 30 credits
   
4. * Mathematics 131, 132 and Statistics 175 or Mathematics 131 and Statistics 175, 275 - 13 credits, minimum.
   
5. CIS 150 - 4 credits.
   
6. Physics 111, 112 and 113 - 15 credits.
   
7. Science Electives (8 quarter hours) to be chosen from BMD 210, BLY 311, 341, 363, CH 266, 331, 332, 333, 367, ST 275, CIS 271, or others upon approval.
   
8. Additional requirement - 48 credits as specified below:
   PSY 210, 211; EH 101, 102; 4 credit hours of fine arts; and 28 additional quarter hours in the humanities and social sciences of which 16 quarter hours should be at the 200 level or higher. (At least 12 of the 28 hours must be taken in the humanities and at least 12 hours in the social sciences).
   
9. 6 hours PE/ROTC. (May include 2 hours of CP 200, HSC 105, and HS 170).
   * Students should consult with their Academic Advisor to determine where they should start in the mathematics sequence.

SPECIAL COURSE FEES

BMD 312 Microscopic Anatomy    $25.00
BMD 321 Biochemistry I 		20.00 
BMD 322 Biochemistry II 	20.00 
BMD 333 Physiology Laboratory 	25.00 
BMD 380 Medical Microbiology 	30.00 
BMD 499 Honors Research Thesis 	25.00

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES: 
A minimum of 30 quarter hours in Biomedical Sciences including BMD 311, 321, 322, 331, 332, and six hours of BMD electives. 

DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (BMD) COURSES BEGIN ON PAGE 197.

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