Biomedical Sciences Major (A)
The goal of the Departments of Physical Sciences and Life & Earth Sciences at Concordia University is to develop competent scientists with a Christian worldview. The graduates of this program will possess the current scientific knowledge and research/data interpretation skills so necessary for entering scientific or medical careers in industry, academia, or government. More importantly, they will be prepared to provide a Christian influence and ethical perspective to the debate on the science-related problems facing the world today.
The Biomedical Sciences major, which combines human health sciences with Concordia University Wisconsin’s distinctive core curriculum with courses in theology, humanities and social sciences, should provide students with the intellectual, scientific, and ethical tools to succeed in advanced studies in the health sciences (including medical, physician assistant, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, graduate, chiropractic, or physical therapy school) or proceed directly into the growing fields of biotechnology and drug development.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to explain major biological and related scientific concepts (Knowledge Base of Biology and Related Sciences);
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately collect and analyze data while utilizing laboratory equipment and procedures safely and effectively (Biological Procedures and Data)
- Develop investigative and critical thinking skills to explore complex questions and solve challenging scientific problems (Scientific Inquiry);
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific information effectively to both scientists and non-scientists (Scientific Communication);
- Recognize how vocations in science provide opportunities for service to Christ and others and necessitate ethical behavior in all aspects of science (Vocation and Ethics)
- Demonstrate an understanding of how/why a Christian sees evidence of God’s design in nature and how to be good stewards of His creation (God’s Design and Stewardship).
Curriculum
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core Requirements | 45 | |
Major Requirements | 61 | |
Electives | 14 | |
Minor: Optional | ||
Total Hours | 120 |
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Core Classes | ||
General Chemistry I (Natural World: Science with a lab) | ||
Statistics I (Natural World: Mathematics) | ||
Bioethical Dilemmas in Contemporary Society (Human Beings and Being Human) | ||
Public Speaking (recommended) (Communication) | ||
or COMM 201 | Interpersonal Communication | |
Recommended Courses | ||
MATH 201 | Calculus I (for pre-med students) | 4 |
PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology (for premed students) | 3 |
Required Major Requirements | ||
BIO 151 | Functional Human Biology I | 4 |
BIO 152 | Functional Human Biology II | 4 |
BIO 191 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
BIO 192 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
BIO 260 | Biology of Microorganisms | 4 |
BIO 321 | Cell Biology | 4 |
BIO 348 | Genetics | 4 |
BIO 490 | Biology Senior Seminar 1 | 2 |
General Chemistry I (taken in core) | ||
CHEM 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 425 | Biochemistry | 4 |
Statistics I (taken in core) | ||
PHYS 151 | General Physics I | 4 |
PHYS 152 | General Physics II | 4 |
Bioethical Dilemmas in Contemporary Society (taken in core) | ||
Electives (choose a minimum of 7 credits from the following) | 7 | |
BIO 285 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
BIO 351 | Immunology | 3 |
BIO 367 | Ecology of the Tropics | 3 |
BIO 368 | Ecology of the Tropics-Lab | 1 |
BIO 399 | Biology Internship 2 | 1-4 |
BIO 430 | Pharmacology | 3 |
BIO 499 | Undergraduate Research 2 | 1-4 |
CHEM 399 | Chemistry Internship 2 | 1-4 |
CHEM 499 | Undergraduate Research 2 | 1-4 |
SCI 275 | Cosmogony | 3 |
Total Hours | 62-65 |