Health Science, Bachelor of Science
College: College of Science and Health
Department: Biological Sciences
Student Type: Traditional Undergraduate
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Campus: Both Lisle Campus and Mesa Campus
Progression in the Health Sciences Program
A student in Health Sciences major must complete:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1195 | Principles of Organismal Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1197 | Principles of Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1198 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 1108 | Preparatory General Chemistry (if required based on placement) | 3 |
| CHEM 1113 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1123 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
with a grade of “C” or better in each of these courses and receiving no more than a total of three “W,” “D,” or “F” grades in these courses. The entire introductory sequence of BIOL 1195 Principles of Organismal Lab, BIOL 1197 Principles of Organismal Biology, BIOL 1198 Principles of Biology, CHEM 1113 General Chemistry I, and CHEM 1123 General Chemistry II must be completed prior to taking any 2000-level courses in BIOL. A transfer student must meet these requirements through equivalent transfer courses. Transfer students must complete their first two semesters with no more than two “W,” “D,” or “F” grades in College of Science and Health lecture courses in the degree program.
If it is determined at any time that a student cannot continue in the program or cannot graduate with a degree within the Biological Sciences programs, the student will be required to change their major and seek academic advising outside of that program.
Requirements - Major
The minimum Health Science major requirements consist of 69 semester credit hours of coursework completed with grades of “C” or better. The health science major must complete:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1195 | Principles of Organismal Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1197 | Principles of Organismal Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 2297 | Honors Organismal Biology | |
| BIOL 1198 | Principles of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1199 | Principles of Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 2250 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 3208 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 3203 | Human Anatomy 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 3258 | Human Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 4340 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 4393 | Great Ideas in Biology and Medicine | 1 |
| or BIOL 4394 | Nature Writing | |
| CHEM 1113 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1114 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1123 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 1124 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 2242 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2243 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 2247 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 2248 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 3261 | Principles of Biochemistry | 3 |
| or CHEM 4361 | Biochemistry | |
| PHYS 1113 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1114 | College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 1118 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1119 | College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 2229 & MATH 1111 | Biostatistics and College Trigonometry (proficiency or higher) | 6 |
| 2000 level or above Natural Science Electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
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Students associated with one campus may not enroll in the Anatomy and Physiology sequence required for the other campus (BIOL 3203/3258 vs. BIOL 3216/3217).
All majors must complete at minimum 6 credits in the major at the 4000 level or higher and 18 credits at the 3000 level or higher. Research in any College of Science department does not count toward the 3000 level requirement. CHEM 4361 Biochemistry is considered a 4000-level course, but not a science elective in this major. All Health Science majors are required to take the capstone writing intensive course, BIOL 4393 Great Ideas in Biology and Medicine or BIOL 4394 Nature Writing.
Practicum is considered a science elective and is strongly encouraged for students intending to attend professional schools. Approved Nutrition electives are:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR 2200 | Nutritional Science | 3 |
| or NUTR 2241 | Nutrition through the Life Cycle | |
| NUTR 4345 | Science of Nutrition and Fitness | 3 |
| NUTR 4371 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 4 |
| NUTR 4390 | Selected Topics | 3 |
We encourage students to further their learning by assisting in labs. However, only two credits in BIOL 2292 Biology Teaching, CHEM 2295 Chemistry Teaching and PHYS 2296 Physics Teaching will count toward the Health Science major.
Transfer students who earn transfer credit for BIOL 1195 Principles of Organismal Lab, BIOL 1197 Principles of Organismal Biology, BIOL 1198 Principles of Biology and BIOL 1199 Principles of Biology Lab are required to take BIOL 2299 Quantitative Biology Laboratory for Transfer Students. BIOL 2299 Quantitative Biology Laboratory for Transfer Students will count as a 2000-level credit in the major. BIOL 3389 Biological Research and other 3000-level College of Science research classes do not count toward elective credit in the Health Sciences major.
A student majoring in Health Science may not earn a major in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Biology, or a minor in Biology.
Students who earn a B.S.in Health Science will achieve the following student learning outcomes (SLO):
Student Learning Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate biological knowledge required in professional settings
• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills
Student Learning Outcome 2: Students will explain the structure and function of the human body across multiple scales
• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills
Student Learning Outcome 3: Students will use scientific evidence to communicate biological concepts
• University SLO: 3. Communication Skills
Student Learning Outcome 4: Students will use quantitative reasoning to solve biological problems
• University SLO: 2. Critical and Creative Thinking Skills; 5. Analytical Skills
Student Learning Outcome 5: Students will relate biological sciences with other natural, physical, chemical, and mathematical sciences
• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills
Student Learning Outcome 6: Students will discuss biological relevance to societal issues
• University SLO: 7. Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility; 8. Stewardship