| Biomedical Sciences (BS) |
Credit Hours |
| Requirements: |
121 |
| Area I - Written Composition |
|
6 |
| EH 101 |
3 hrs |
|
| EH 102 |
3 hrs |
|
| Area II - Humanities & Fine Arts |
|
12 |
| CA 110 |
3 hrs |
|
| ARH 100, ARH 103, ARH 123, ARH 240, ARH 242, ARS 101, DRA 110, MUL 101 |
3 hrs |
|
| EH 215 or EH 216 or EH 225 or EH 226 or EH 235 or EH 236 |
3 hrs |
|
| *Humanities Elective (recommend PHL 121 if HY sequence chosen) |
3 hrs |
|
| Area III - Natural Sciences & Math |
|
12 |
| MA 125 |
4 hrs |
|
| CH 131/CH 131L |
4 hrs |
|
| CH 132/CH 132L |
4 hrs |
|
| Area IV - History, Social & Behavioral Sciences
|
|
12 |
| PSY 120 |
3 hrs |
|
| HY 101 or HY 102 or HY 135 or HY 136
|
3 hrs |
|
| SY 109
|
3 hrs |
|
| *Social Science Elective
|
3 hrs |
|
| Area V - Preprofessional, Major & Electives
|
29 |
| BLY 121/BLY 121L |
4 hrs |
|
| BLY 122/BLY 122L
|
4 hrs |
|
| CH 201 |
4 hrs |
|
| CH 202 |
4 hrs |
|
| PH 114 |
5 hrs |
|
| PH 115 |
5 hrs |
|
| ST 210 |
3 hrs |
|
| CIS 150 Intro to Computer Applications OR CIS 010 Computer proficiency exam (passed)
|
|
|
| *Must complete two course sequence in Literature or History |
|
| Major Requirements |
|
|
| Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 hrs |
|
| General Elective |
3 hrs |
|
| Biomedical Sciences courses: |
|
|
| BMD 201 - Seminars in Biomedical Sciences |
1 hr |
|
| BMD 311 - Human Anatomy |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 321 - Biochemistry I |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 322 - Biochemistry II |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 323 - Biochemistry Laboratory |
1 hr |
|
| BMD 334 - Human Physiology I |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 335 - Human Physiology II |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 336 - Physiology Laboratory (W) |
1 hr |
|
| BMD 401 - Immunology |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 402 - Medical Microbiology |
5 hrs |
|
| BMD 410 - Pathophysiology |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 430 - Neuroscience* |
4 hrs |
|
| BMD 450 - Introduction to Research |
2 hrs |
|
| BMD 493 - Issues in Biomedical Sciences (W) |
3 hrs |
|
| And either |
|
|
| BMD 499 (*Honors students taking BMD 499 may substitute BMD 420 for BMD 430 above;
See Advisor)
|
6 hrs |
|
| Or |
|
|
| BMD 420 (3 credits) plus at least 3 credits of Math/Science Elective (BMD 210, 350,
494, MA 126, ST 310, BLY 205, 215, 311, 341, 363, 459, CH 265, CH 499 or other courses
as approved)
|
6 hrs |
|
Biomedical Sciences BMD (BS)
Note: This form does not guarantee course availability. Please check the appropriate
Schedule of Classes.
| First Year |
|
Credit Hours |
| Fall Semester |
|
14 |
| EH 101 |
English Comp I (I) |
3 hrs |
|
| BLY 121 |
General Biology I |
3 hrs |
|
| BLY 121L |
Gen Biology I Lab |
1 hrs |
|
| CH 131 |
Gen Chemistry I |
3 hrs |
|
| CH 131L |
Gen Chemistry I Lab |
1 hrs |
|
| PSY 120 |
General Psychology |
3 hrs |
|
| Spring Semester |
|
15 |
| EH 102 |
Composition II |
3 hrs |
|
| BLY 122 |
Gen Biology II |
3 hrs |
|
| BLY 122L |
Gen Biology II Lab |
1 hrs |
|
| CH 132 |
Gen Chemistry II |
3 hrs |
|
| CH 132L |
Gen Chemistry II Lab |
1 hrs |
|
| MA 125 |
Calculus I |
4 hrs |
|
| Second Year |
|
Credit Hours |
| Fall Semester |
|
16 |
| CH 201 |
Organic Chem I |
3 hrs |
|
| CH 201L |
Organic Chem Lab I |
1 hrs |
|
| PH 114 |
Physics-Alg/Trig I |
5 hrs |
|
| EH ____2 |
Lit Elective |
3 hrs |
|
| _______2 |
Fine Arts Elective |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 201 |
Semi-Biomed Sci |
1 hrs |
|
| Spring Semester |
|
|
| CH 202 |
Organic Chem II |
3 hrs |
|
| CH 202L |
Organic Chem Lab II |
1 hrs |
|
| PH 115 |
Physics-Algebra/Trig II |
5 hrs |
|
| ST 210 |
Statistical Reasoning |
3 hrs |
|
| CA 110 |
Public Speaking |
3 hrs |
|
| Third Year |
|
Credit Hours |
| Fall Semester |
|
15 |
| BMD 311 |
Human Anatomy |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 321 |
Biochemistry I |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 334 |
Human Physiol I |
3 hrs |
|
| _______2 |
Social Sci Elective |
3 hrs |
|
| HY____2 |
History Elective |
3 hrs |
|
| Spring Semester |
|
14 |
| BMD 322 |
Biochemistry II |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 323 |
Biochemistry Lab |
1 hrs |
|
| BMD 335 |
Human Physiol II |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 336 |
Human Physiol Lab-W |
1 hrs |
|
| CIS 150 |
Intro-Comp Apps |
|
|
| OR
|
|
|
|
| CIS 010 |
Comp Prof. Exam (passed) |
|
|
| AND
|
|
|
|
| _______1
|
General Elective |
3 hrs |
|
| _______2
|
Social Science Elective |
3 hrs |
|
| Fourth Year |
|
Credit Hours |
| Fall Semester |
|
15 |
| BMD 401 |
Immunology |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 420 |
Pharm* |
3 hrs |
|
| OR |
|
|
|
| BMD 499 |
Hon Res Thesis-W |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 430 |
Neurosci* |
4 hrs |
|
| OR |
|
|
|
| BMD 499 |
Hon Res Thesis-W |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 493 |
BMD Issues-W |
3 hrs |
|
| _______2 |
Humanities Elec |
3 hrs |
|
| Spring Semester |
|
16 |
| BMD 402 |
Medical Microbiology |
5 hrs |
|
| _______2 |
Math/Science Elec* |
3 hrs |
|
| OR
|
|
|
|
| BMD 499 |
Honors Research Thesis-W |
|
|
| BMD 410 |
Pathophysiology |
3 hrs |
|
| BMD 450 |
Intro Research |
2 hrs |
|
| _______1
|
General Elective |
3 hrs |
|
| Notes |
| 1 General electives can be chosen from any courses to reach the 121 total credits required
for graduation.
|
| 2 Electives are listed on back.
|
| 3 A two-course sequence must be completed in either Literature or History.
|
| * Honors students may take: BMD 420 Pharmacology OR BMD 430 Neurosciences with 499
Honors Research Thesis
|
Effective for fall, 2016 Major Milestones are used in all concentrations of the Biomedical
Sciences major to help students stay on track for timely graduation. Each regular
semester in the Biomedical Sciences major is a tracking term. In order to remain on
track, students must complete the milestone requirements for each tracking term. These
requirements are viewable on the Major Milestones table below.
Major milestone requirements apply only to full-time, degree-seeking students who
first entered Fall 2016 or later. Milestone requirements do not apply to transfer
students in the Biomedical Sciences program.
The sample academic plan viewable on the Major Milestone tab below is designed to
ensure graduation in the Biomedical Sciences major in four years. Several academic
plans are available – consult with your academic advisor for the plan that is the
best fit for you. For specific course requirement, refer to the program requirements
above and the General Education requirement of the College of Allied Health Professions.
Biomedical Sciences Major Milestones
| Term 1 |
Course Description |
Pre-req |
Cr Hrs |
Milestone Notes |
| CAS 100/HSC 101/AHP101 |
First Yr Exp-College Success |
|
2 |
|
| EH 101/EH102/EH105 |
English Composition I |
|
3 |
|
| PSY 120 |
General Psychology |
|
3 |
|
| CH 131/131L |
General Chemistry I |
ACT Match 24 |
4 |
|
| BLY 121/121L |
General Biology I |
ACT Math 22 |
4 |
|
| |
|
|
16 |
|
| Term 2 |
Course Description |
Pre-req |
Cr Hrs |
Milestone Notes |
| EH 102 or EH 105H |
English Composition II |
EH 101 or test score |
3 |
MA 113/MS 115 or MATH ACT of 27 |
| CH 132/132L |
General Chemistry II |
CH 131/CH 131L |
3 |
|
| BLY 122/122L |
General Biology II |
BLY 121/BLY 121L |
4 |
|
| MA 125 |
Calculus |
MA 113/115 or ACT Math 27 |
4 |
|
| CA 110 |
Public Speaking |
|
3 |
|
| |
|
|
17 |
|
| Term 3 |
Course Description |
Pre-req |
Cr Hrs |
Milestone Notes |
| PH 114 |
Alg-Trig Based Physics I |
ACT Math 21 |
5 |
|
| CH 201/201L |
Organic Chemistry I |
CH 132/CH 132L |
4 |
Biology 121 and lab with a grad of C or better |
| Social Science Elective |
|
|
3 |
CH 131 and lab with a grade of C or better |
| History (US or West. Civ.) |
|
|
3 |
|
| |
|
|
15 |
|
| Term 4 |
Course Description |
Pre-req |
Cr Hrs |
Milestone Notes |
| CH 202/202L |
Organic Chemistry II |
CH 201/201L |
4 |
CH 132 and lab with a grade of C or better |
| PH 115 |
Physic II |
PH 114 |
5 |
|
| ST 210 |
Stat Reason & Application |
|
3 |
|
| English Literature |
|
EH 102 or Honors |
3 |
|
| |
|
|
15 |
|
| Term 5 |
Course Description |
Pre-req |
Cr Hrs |
Milestone Notes |
| BMD 311 |
Anatomy |
BLY 121 and BMD 115 |
3 |
BLY 122 and lab with a grade of C or better |
| BMD 321 |
Biochemistry I |
CH 201 |
3 |
CH 201 and lab with a grade of C or better |
| BMD 334 |
Physiology I |
BLY 121, 122, CH 131, 132 |
3 |
PH 114 with a grade of C or better |
| Social/Behavioral Elective** |
|
|
3 |
|
| Humanities elective |
|
|
3 |
|
| |
|
|
15 |
|
| Term 6 |
Course Description |
Pre-req |
Cr Hrs |
Milestone Notes |
| BMD 322 |
Biochemistry II |
BMD 321 and CH 202 |
3 |
|
| BMD 323 |
Biochemistry lab |
BMD 321 |
1 |
|
| BMD 335 |
Physiology II |
BMD 334 |
3 |
|
| BMD 336 - W |
Physiology II |
BMD 334, 335 and EH 102 |
1 |
|
| Social Science or Humanities elective |
|
|
3 |
|
| General elective |
|
|
3 |
|
| |
|
|
14 |
|
| Term 7 |
Course Description |
Pre-req |
Cr Hrs |
Milestone Notes |
| BMD 401 |
Immunology |
BMD 321 or BMD 210 & CH 202 |
3 |
BMD 311 with a grade of C or better |
| BMD 420 |
Pharmacology |
BMD 321, 322, 334, 335 |
3 |
|
| BMD 430 |
Neurosciences |
BMD 311 and 334 or 335 |
4 |
|
| BMD 493 |
Issues in Biomedical Science |
BMD 321 |
3 |
|
| |
|
|
13 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| Term 8 |
Course Description |
Pre-req |
Cr Hrs |
Milestone Notes |
| BMD 402 |
Medical Microbiology |
BMD 401 |
5 |
|
| BMD 410 |
Pathophysiology |
BMD 210 or BLY 213 |
3 |
|
| BMD 450 |
Intro to Research |
BMD 311, 321, 322, 334, 335,336 |
2 |
|
| Math/Science elective |
|
|
3 |
|
| General elective |
|
|
3 |
|
| |
|
|
16 |
|
| Biomedical Sciences Administrative Staff |
(251) 445-9265 |
| Interim Chair |
Julio F. Turrens |
| Professors |
Spector, Turrens |
| Professor Emeritus |
Covey, Davis |
| Associate Professors |
Henderson, Stanfield, Mockett, Ravine |
| Assistant Professors |
Thulasiraman, Shokolenko, Swiger, Gorelik |
Department of Biomedical Sciences web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/biomedical
The Department of Biomedical Sciences is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate
preparation for those students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry,
basic medical 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 consisting of a first-hand research laboratory apprenticeship
in biomedical research under the mentorship of a faculty scientist. Students interested
in the Honors Research Thesis option should contact Dr. Michael Spector for information.
The Biomedical Sciences curriculum as a whole is aimed at establishing a conceptual
framework from which the student can pursue post baccalaureate educational experiences
in the biomedical sciences, particularly medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry,
or Ph.D. study in Basic Medical Sciences, as well as in a variety of health and science
related fields. In addition, the Department of Biomedical Sciences offers basic medical
science course work that serves as a background for students wishing to pursue professional
component programs in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions.
Pre-professional Advising Program
Students planning to major in Biomedical Sciences who also have plans to attend medical,
dental, optometry, physician assistant, veterinary or pharmacy school are advised
by a Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions advisor and by a Health
Preprofessional advisor.
Cindy Stanfield, Ph.D.
Health Preprofessional Advisor
HAHN 4004
(251) 445-9280
Academic Advisor
Karen LaSarge
Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions
HAHN 3028
(251) 445-9260
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