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admissions to the professional schools. Academic advisingfor this program is provided by the Advisory Committee forthe Medical Professions. Specific Requirements: Biology234, 306; Chemistry 103-104, 211-212; Physics 203-204;and Mathematics 207-208 or 301-302. Participation in aresearch or clinical internship is strongly recommended.Note: Biology courses at the100 and 200 levels cannot be used inlieu of Biology 300 level courses in either the degree or non-degreeoptions except as follows:BIOL209-210 (8 credits) in lieu of BIOL306 (4 credits;additional 4 credits count as free electives)BIOL208 (4 credits) in lieu of BIOL323 (4 credits)GENERAL PREREQUISITES ANDSCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS FORBIOLOGY AND GENERAL SCIENCE MAJORSGENERAL PREREQUISITESStudents (except as noted below) must satisfactorily complete thefollowing prerequisite sequence before taking any biology majors’courses (BIOL 230 or higher).MATH 203-204 Intermediate College MathematicsCHE 101-102 Basic College Chemistry Theseprerequisite courses can be taken simultaneously; otherwise, theMATH must be taken before the CHE.GENERAL PREREQUISITE EXEMPTIONSStudents will be exempted from the prerequisite sequence if, inthe previous 5 years:1. They have completed a one-year high school chemistrycourse with a grade of B or higher – OR- they havesatisfactorily completed a one-year college generalchemistry course–AND-2. At least two of the following three conditions are met:• SAT MATH score of 550 or higher.• IU Mathematics Placement Tests scores sufficientto place student in MATH 207-208• Satisfactory completion of a pre-calculus coursein high school or college.SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTAll students must satisfactorily complete the following foundationcourses before taking any biology 300 level courses.MATH 207-208 Introductory Analysis (may substituteMATH 301-302 Calculus)CHE 103-104 Fundamental Chemical ConceptsBIOL 233-234 Cell Biology; GeneticsThese courses can be taken simultaneously; otherwise, the MATHmust be taken before the CHE and the CHE before the BIOL.Note: To continue in the program biology majors must earn a gradeof C (2.0) or higher in all college mathematics and science coursestaken to satisfactorily fulfill major requirements.TRANSFER CREDITSBiology Majors: Up to twelve credits in majors’ biology courseswill be considered for transfer from another institution. Biologycredits will be considered for transfer only if earned within previousten years, courses are comparable in content to courses currentlytaught in this department, and a grade of C or higher was earned.Once a student is formally accepted as a biology major, with theexception of approved off-campus research, all required biologycourses must be taken at Immaculata University.General Science Majors: No more than twenty-four credits inmajors’ science courses will be considered for transfer from anotherinstitution. The credits will be considered for transfer only if earnedwithin previous ten years, courses are comparable in content toscience majors’ courses taught at this university, and a grade of C orhigher was earned. Once a student is formally accepted as a generalscience major, with the exception of approved off-campus research,all required natural science courses must be taken at ImmaculataUniversity.100-101. Introduction to Biological Techniques (1, 1)An introduction to the scientific method as well as the basictools of modern biology from the microscope to gel electrophoresis.Designed for students who have completed a non-laboratory sciencecourse but need a laboratory component to fulfill core requirement.2-hour laboratory.103. Human Biology and Ecology (3)An overview of the body systems with an emphasis on currentand practical knowledge of human anatomy and its functions. Also,an understanding of the basic ecological interrelationships betweenman and the natural world. (Fulfills a core requirement.) 2 hourslecture, 2 hours laboratory.104. Cell Biology and Genetics (3)The principles of cellular life: the chemistry, the structure, andthe energetics of the cell as well as the principles of inheritance:cell division, chromosomes, human heredity, DNA structure andfunction, protein synthesis, recombinant DNA and geneticengineering. (Fulfills a core requirement.) 2 hours lecture, 2 hourslaboratory.110. Introduction to Heredity (3)Designed for students with little or no background in thesciences who would like a better understanding of how basicgenetics and the new DNA technologies shape our lives. (Fulfills acore requirement.) 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.111. Introduction to Human Diseases (3)Designed for students with little or no science background, thiscourse provides an overview of various communicable diseases. Thebiological basis, mode of transmission, and treatments will bediscussed as well as strategies for prevention and containment. Thelaboratory combines experimental and clinical investigations ofseveral types of disease causing agents. (Fulfills a corerequirement.) On-line only. Counts 2 hours lecture, 2 hourslaboratory.112. Human Ecology (3)Designed for students with little or no science background.Actions, reactions, and coactions affecting humans as they deal withbiological and physical elements in their environment. (Fulfills acore requirement.) On-line only. Counts 2 hours lecture, 2 hourslaboratory.191-192. HONORS: Problems in Environmental Biology I & IIStudies on environment issues and conservation of naturalresources, especially as related to human interactions with ournatural environment. Each course combines basic principles ofecology with current environmental issues including energy, landuse, pesticides, population growth, and pollution. Basic course38