Biomedical Sciences Major (M)
The goal of the Departments of Physical Sciences and Life & Earth Sciences at Concordia University Wisconsin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 45 | |
| Major Requirements | 61 | |
| Electives | 14 | |
Minor: Optional | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| General Chemistry I (Lab Science) | ||
| Public Speaking (Recommended) | ||
or COMM 201 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Statistics I (Mathematics) | ||
| Bioethical Dilemmas in Contemporary Society (Human Beings and Being Human) | ||
| Recommended Core/Elective Courses | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology (Society and Culture, for pre-medical students) | ||
| Required Major Courses | ||
| BIO 151 | Functional Human Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 152 | Functional Human Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 260 | Biology of Microorganisms | 4 |
| BIO 321 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIO 348 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 490 | Biology Senior Seminar (1 credit course taken twice) | 2 |
| General Chemistry I (taken in the core) | ||
| CHEM 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| or CHEM 215 | Survey of Organic Chemistry | |
| PHYS 151 | General Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 171 | University Physics I | |
| PHYS 152 | General Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYS 172 | University Physics II | |
| Bioethical Dilemmas in Contemporary Society (taken in the core ) | ||
| Statistics I (taken in the core ) | ||
| Select one of the following tracks: | 23-26 | |
| Total Hours | 61-64 | |
Pre-Medical Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIO 191 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 192 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 425 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select at least seven credits of major electives | 7 | |
| Recommended Courses | ||
| The following classes do not count toward the major but are strongly recommended | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology (Society and Culture) | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Total Hours | 23 | |
Human Biology Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 191 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 192 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| General Psychology (recommended) | ||
| Select five courses of the following: | 15-18 | |
| BIO 285 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| BIO 351 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIO 381 | Histology | 3 |
| BIO 430 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| BIO 470 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| Up to 2 additional classes from major electives | ||
| Total Hours | 23-26 | |
Research Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIO 420 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 425 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| Select at least 3 credits from the following: | 3-4 | |
| BIO 399 | Biology Internship | 1-4 |
| BIO 499 | Undergraduate Research | 1-4 |
| CHEM 499 | Undergraduate Research | 1-4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select eight credits of major electives | 8 | |
| Recommended Courses | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Total Hours | 23-24 | |
Major Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 285 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| BIO 351 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIO 367 & BIO 368 | Ecology of the Tropics and Ecology of the Tropics-Lab | 4 |
| BIO 381 | Histology | 3 |
| BIO 399 | Biology Internship 1 | 1-4 |
| BIO 420 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIO 430 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| BIO 470 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 499 | Undergraduate Research 1 | 1-4 |
| CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 399 | Chemistry Internship | 1-4 |
| CHEM 425 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 426 | Advanced Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 499 | Undergraduate Research 1 | 1-4 |
| PHIL 309 | History and Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| RSC 302 | Advanced Anatomy | 4 |
| SCI 275 | Cosmogony | 3 |