B.S. in Biology - Medical Laboratory Science Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Statistics I | ||
or MAT 125 | Introduction to Statistics and Probability | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| BIO 110 | General Biology I 1 | 4 |
| BIO 111 | General Biology II 1 | 4 |
| BIO 210 | Genetics 1 | 3 |
| BIO 210L | Genetics Lab 1 | 1 |
| BIO 211 | Cell Biology 1 | 4 |
| CHE 103 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CRL 103 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHE 104 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CRL 104 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHE 231 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CRL 231 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| CHE 232 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| PHY 130 | General Physics I 2 | 4 |
| or PHY 170 | Physics I | |
| PHY 140 | General Physics II 2 | 4 |
| or PHY 180 | Physics II | |
| MAT 121 | Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| or MAT 125 | Introduction to Statistics and Probability | |
| Select one semester of calculus | 3-4 | |
| Other Required Courses | ||
| BIO 214 | General Microbiology 1 | 4 |
| BIO 465 | Immunology 1 | 4 |
| BIO 407 | Hospital Internship in Medical Laboratory Science, Fall 1 | 13 |
| BIO 408 | Hospital Internship in Medical Laboratory Science, Spring 1 | 13 |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| BIO 490 | Capstone: Seminar in Biology 1,3 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
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Courses must be passed with a grade of C- (70%) or better.
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The recommended Physics sequence is PHY 130 & PHY 140. Students may substitute the PHY 170 & PHY 180 sequence, but PHY 130 may not be used as a prerequisite for PHY 180 and PHY 170 may not be used as a prerequisite for PHY 140.
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| BIO 110 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHE 103 & CRL 103 |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
4 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| BIO 111 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHE 104 & CRL 104 |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| MAT 121 or MAT 125 |
Introduction to Statistics I 1 or Introduction to Statistics and Probability |
3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Behavioral/Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| BIO 210 & 210L |
Genetics and Genetics Lab 2 |
4 |
| CHE 231 & CRL 231 |
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab |
6 |
| Humanities & Ethics Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| BIO 211 | Cell Biology 2 | 4 |
| BIO 214 | General Microbiology 2 | 4 |
| CHE 232 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| MAT 145 |
Calculus for the Life Sciences or Brief Calculus or Calculus I |
3-4 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| BIO 465 | Immunology | 4 |
| PHY 130 | General Physics I | 4 |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Directed Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| BIO 490 | Capstone: Seminar in Biology | 3 |
| PHY 140 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Directed Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| BIO 407 | Hospital Internship in Medical Laboratory Science, Fall | 13 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| BIO 408 | Hospital Internship in Medical Laboratory Science, Spring | 13 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 124-125 | |
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Students should take Statistics (MAT 121 or MAT 125) in the first year.
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All required 200-level biology courses should be completed by the end of Semester #5.
NOTE: An average of 16 semester hours per semester must be completed to enter the Medical Laboratory Science training in the fourth year. If a student follows the proposed outline of courses, a total of 98 semester hours will be earned at WCU. The additional semester hours necessary for graduation will be earned at the affiliated hospital.
