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Biomedical Sciences (BS)
| Biomedical Sciences (BS) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements: | 120 | |
| Area I - Written Composition | 6 | |
| EH 101 English Composition I | 3 hrs | |
| EH 102 English Composition II | 3 hrs | |
| Area II - Humanities & Fine Arts | 12 | |
| CA 110 Public Speaking | 3 hrs | |
| Fine Arts Elective* | 3 hrs | |
| Literature Electives* | 3 hrs | |
| Literature #2 for sequence** or Humanities Elective* |
3 hrs | |
| Area III - Natural Sciences & Math | 12 | |
| MA 125 Calculus I | 4 hrs | |
| CH 131/CH 131L General Chemistry I/Lab | 4 hrs | |
| CH 132/CH 132L General Chemistry II/Lab | 4 hrs | |
| Area IV - History, Social & Behavioral Sciences | 12 | |
| PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology | 3 hrs | |
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History Elective*: |
3 hrs | |
| History #2 for Sequence** or Social Science Elective* |
3 hrs | |
| *Social Science Elective | 3 hrs | |
| Area V - Preprofessional, Major & Electives | 39 | |
| BLY 121/BLY 121L General Biology I/Lab | 4 hrs | |
| BLY 122/BLY 122L General Biology II/Lab | 4 hrs | |
| CH 201/201L Organic Chemistry I/Lab | 4 hrs | |
| CH 202/202L Organic Chemistry II/Lab | 4 hrs | |
| PH 114 Physics with Algebra/Trig I | 5 hrs | |
| PH 115 Physics with Algebra/Trig II | 5 hrs | |
| ST 210 Statistical Reasoning | 3 hrs | |
| CIS 150 Intro to Computer Applications OR CIS 010 Computer Proficiency Exam (passed) & General Electives |
3 hrs | |
| General Electives*** | 6 hrs | |
| Major required courses: | 23 | |
| 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 II Laboratory | 1 hr | |
| BMD 334 Human Physiology I | 3 hrs | |
| BMD 335 Human Physiology II | 3 hrs | |
| BMD 336 Human Physiology Laboratory (W) | 1 hr | |
| BMD 450 Introduction to Research | 2 hrs | |
| BMD 493 Issues in Biomedical Sciences (W) | 3 hrs | |
| Major Electives* (a minimum of 3 of the following 5 courses must be completed): | 17 | |
| BMD 401 Immunology | 3 hrs | |
| BMD 402 Medical Microbiology | 4 hrs | |
| BMD 410 Pathophysiology | 3 hrs | |
| BMD 420 Pharmacology | 3 hrs | |
| BMD 430 Neuroscience | 4 hrs | |
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* Electives are listed on Sample Curriculum Sheets and Degree Audits. A maximum of 3 hours of BMD 494 or BMD 499 can be counted toward the BMD elective requirements. ** A two-course sequence must be completed in either Literature or History. *** General electives can be chosen from any courses to reach the 120 total credits required for graduation. |
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Biomedical Sciences BMD (BS)
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| First Year | Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | 15 | ||
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 hrs | |
| BLY 121/121L | General Biology I/Lab | 4 hrs | |
| CH 131/131L | General Chemistry I/Lab | 4 hrs | |
| PSY 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 hrs | |
| BMD 201 | Seminars in Biomedical Sciences | 1 hr | |
| Spring Semester | 15 | ||
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 hrs | |
| BLY 122/122L | General Biology II/Lab | 4 hrs | |
| CH 132/132L | General Chemistry II/Lab | 4 hrs | |
| MA 125 | Calculus I | 4 hrs | |
| Second Year | Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | 15 | ||
| CH 201/201L | Organic Chemistry I/Lab | 4 hrs | |
| PH 114/114L | Physics with Algebra/Trig I/Lab | 5 hrs | |
| EH ______ | Literature Elective* | 3 hrs | |
| HY______ | History Elective* | 3 hrs | |
| Spring Semester | 14 | ||
| CH 202/202L | Organic Chemistry II /Lab | 3 hrs | |
| PH 115/115L | Physics with Algebra/Trig II/Lab | 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 Physiology I | 3 hrs | |
| HY_____ | History #2 for Sequence** or Social Science Elective * | 3 hrs | |
| EH_____ | Literature #2 for Sequence** or Humanities Elective* | 3 hrs | |
| Spring Semester | 14 | ||
| BMD 322 | Biochemistry II | 3 hrs | |
| BMD 323 | Biochemistry II Lab | 1 hrs | |
| BMD 335 | Human Physiology II | 3 hrs | |
| BMD 336 | Human Physiology II Lab-W | 1 hrs | |
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CIS 150 |
Intro-Computer Applications Proficiency Exam (pass) General Elective |
3 hrs | |
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| ________ | Social Science Elective* | 3 hrs | |
| Fourth Year | Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | 16 | ||
| BMD 401 | Immunology | 3 hrs | |
| BMD Elective | 3 hrs | ||
| BMD 430 | Neuroscience | 4 hrs | |
| _________ | Fine Arts Elective* | 3 hrs | |
| BMD 493 | Issues in Biomedical Sciences | 3 hrs | |
| Spring Semester | 15 | ||
| BMD 402 | Medical Microbiology | 4 hrs | |
| BMD Elective | 3 hrs | ||
| BMD 450 | Intro to Research | 2 hrs | |
| __________ | General Electives*** | 6 hrs | |
| Notes |
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| * Elective lists are included on Sample Curriculum sheets and Degree Audits. |
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** A two-course sequence must be completed in either Literature or History. |
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*** General electives can be chosen from any courses to reach the 120 total credits required for graduation.
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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-requisite | Cr Hrs | Milestone Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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AHP 101 |
First-Year Experience College Success |
2 | ||
| EH 101/ EH 102 |
English Composition I/ |
EH 101 or ACT English Score 27 |
3 | |
| PSY 120 | Into to Psychology | 3 | ||
| CH 131/131L | General Chemistry I/Lab | ACT Math 24 | 4 | |
| BLY 121/121L | General Biology I/Lab | ACT Math 22 | 4 | |
| 16 |
| Term 2 | Course Description | Pre-requisite | Cr Hrs | Milestone Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH 102 | English Composition II | EH 101 or ACT English Score 27 |
3 | MA 113 or MA 115 |
| CH 132/132L | General Chemistry II/Lab | CH 131/CH 131L | 4 | |
| BLY 122/122L | General Biology II/Lab | BLY 121/BLY 121L | 4 | |
| MA 125 | Calculus I | ACT Math 27 or MA 113, 115 | 4 | |
| 15 |
| Term 3 | Course Description | Pre-requisite | Cr Hrs | Milestone Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH 201/201L | Organic Chemistry II/Lab | CH 132/CH 132L | 4 | CH 132/132L with a grade of C or better |
| PH 114/114L | Physics with Algebra/Trig I/L | ACT Math 25, MA 113, 115 | 5 | BLY 121/121L with a grade of C or better |
| BMD 201 | Seminars in Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||
| History Elective | 3 | |||
| Literature Elective | 3 | |||
| 16 |
| Term 4 | Course Description | Pre-requisite | Cr Hrs | Milestone Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH 202/202L | Organic Chemistry II | CH 201/201L | 4 | CH 132/132L with a grade of C or better |
| PH 115/115L | Physics with Algebra/Trig II/L | PH 114/114L | 5 | |
| ST 210 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 | ||
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 | ||
| 15 |
| Term 5 | Course Description | Pre-requisite | Cr Hrs | Milestone Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMD 311 | Human Anatomy | BLY 122/122: | 3 | BLY 122/122L with a grade of C or better |
| BMD 321 | Biochemistry I | CH 201/201L | 3 | CH 201/201L 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 |
| History #2 or Social Science Elective | 3 | |||
| Literature #2 or Humanities Elective | 3 | |||
| 15 |
| Term 6 | Course Description | Pre-requisite | Cr Hrs | Milestone Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMD 322 | Biochemistry II | BMD 321 and CH 202/202L | 3 | |
| BMD 323 | Biochemistry II lab | BMD 321 | 1 | |
| BMD 335 | Human Physiology II | BMD 334 | 3 | |
| BMD 336 - W | Human Physiology II | BMD 334, 335 and EH 102(C grade required) | 1 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |||
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CIS 150 or
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Intro Computer Application Proficiency Test (pass |
3 | ||
| 14 |
| Term 7 | Course Description | Pre-requisite | Cr Hrs | Milestone Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMD 401 | Immunology | BMD 321 or BLY 440 or CH 440 | 3 | BMD 311 with a grade of C or better |
| BMD Elective | 3 | |||
| BMD 430 | Neurosciences | BMD 311 and either 334 or 335 | 4 | |
| BMD 493 | Issues in Biomedical Science | BMD 321 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |||
| 16 |
| Term 8 | Course Description | Pre-requisite | Cr Hrs | Milestone Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMD 402 | Medical Microbiology | BMD 401 | 4 | |
| BMD Elective | 3 | |||
| BMD 450 | Intro to Research | BMD 311, 321, 322, 334, 335, 336 | 2 | |
| General elective | 3 | |||
| 12 |
| Biomedical Sciences Administrative Staff | (251) 445-9265 |
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| Chair | Nancy Rice |
| Professors | Rice |
| Professor Emeritus | Covey, Davis, Spector, Stanfield, Turrens |
| Associate Professors | Mockett, Ravine, Thulasiraman |
| Assistant Professors | Gorelik, Shokolenko, Swiger |
| Instructors | Henry |
Department of Biomedical Sciences website
https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/biomedical
The Department of Biomedical Sciences focuses on providing students with a broad undergraduate science curriculum from a human perspective. The curriculum offers 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 laboratory apprenticeship in biomedical research under the mentorship of a faculty scientist. Students interested in the Honors Research Thesis option should contact Dr. Nancy Rice for information. The Biomedical Sciences curriculum establishes a foundation that prepares students to pursue post baccalaureate educational experiences in any biomedical discipline, particularly medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, as well as a Ph.D. degree in a variety of health and science related fields. In addition, the Department of Biomedical Sciences offers prerequisite course work for students wishing to in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions.