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This section outlines the specific requirements for every program in the College of Arts and Sciences that begin with the letter B.



Bacteriology

See Biological Sciences-Microbiology.


Behavior

See Biological Sciences or Psychology.


Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences Major (B.S.)
Major code BS2121

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS departmental courses may be retaken only once.

Requirements for the B.S. in biological sciences are:

A minimum of 52 quarter hours in approved departmental courses which must include the following:

 FreshmanBIOS 170,171,
172,173( * 
)          Intro to Zoology                  14

CHEM 151,152,153    Chemistry                         15
MATH 266A, 226B     Calculus for Biologists            8

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanitites and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives should be taken when appropriate. Consult your DARS and with your academic advisor.

Sophomore

BIOS 320            Cell Biology                       4

BIOS 325            Genetics                           5

BIOS 330            Evolution                          4

CHEM 301, 302 # 
Organic Chemistry                  6
or Chem 305,306,307 Organic Chemistry               or 9

Phys 201,202,203    Physics
or Phys 251,252,    Physics                           15               
253 or 262

Psy 221             Statistics                         5
or Math 250, 251    Probability
                    and Statistics                  or 8
Junior/Senior

One course must be taken from three of the five areas below:

  1. Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
    BIOS 463 or CHEM 489 or CHEM 490, 491( + )
    BIOS 326, BIOS 407, 410, 414
  2. Physiology and Body Systems
    BIOS 342, 354
    BIOS 450
  3. Form and Function
    BIOS 301, 303, 430, 435
  4. Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior
    BIOS 333, 375, 376, 429, 431, 457, 473, 475, 479, 481
  5. Plants and Microbes
    BIOS 321, PBIO 111

At least three upper-level, 300-400 courses in biological sciences must have a laboratory component. A minimum of 52 hours of BIOS course credit must be earned for a B.S. in biological sciences. Two or more electives must be taken in order to graduate.

* See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites

+ Prereq: CHEM 305-307.

#Some graduate or professional programs may require organic labs.


Biological Sciences Minor
Minor code OR2121

Requirements for the minor in biological sciences consist of a minimum of 27 credit hours, including

BIOS 170,171,
172,173( * 
)          Intro to Zoology                  14

BIOS 325            General Genetics                   5

Two additional courses 300 level or above, including 320 or 330, or both

*See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.


Biological Sciences-
Cellular and Molecular Biology Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS2520

Cellular and molecular biology are two of the most rapidly growing and exciting areas of modern biology. Progress in these areas is driven by the ongoing revolution in genetics and genomics, and has profound and wide-ranging implications for medicine and for our understanding of the mechanisms of life. This specialization will prepare students for graduate school and career paths in biotechnology, biomedical research, and related areas. These are fields that are experiencing tremendous growth in employment opportunities both in academia and in the private sector.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS departmental courses may be retaken only once.

 FreshmanBIOS 170, 171, 
172, 173( * 
)         Intro to Zoology                    14

CHEM 151, 152, 153  Chemistry	                        15

MATH 266A, 226B     Calculus for Biologists

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanitites and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives should be taken when appropriate. Consult your DARS and with your academic advisor.

*See listing in Courses of Instructions section for prerequisites.

Sophomore

BIOS 320            Cell Biology                       4

BIOS 325            Genetics                           5

BIOS 330            Evolution                          4

CHEM 305, 306, 307  Organic Chemistry                  9

CHEM 303, 304       Organic Chemistry Labs             4	

BIOS 321            General Microbiology               5

PSY 221             Statistics                         5		

or Math 250, 251    Probability and Statistics      or 8

Junior/Senior

BIOL 426            Molecular Genetics                 4

BIOS 326            Genetics Lab                       3

BIOS 427            Mechanisms/Gene Regulation         3

CHEM 490, 491       Biochemistry                       6

PHYS 201, 202, 203  Physics                           15		
or PHYS 251, 252 or General Physics
262, 253 

Two of the following elective cellular/molecular courses:

BIOS 414 Molecular Cellular Neuroscience 4 BIOS 424A. Virology, Lab 5 BIOS 489 Microbial Physiology 5 PBIO 450 Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering 4 BIOS 407 Developmental Biology 4

Biological Sciences-
Clinical Laboratory Science Major
Special curriculum; major code BS2123

This program prepares students for work in hospital laboratories, public health bureaus, and other laboratories concerned with medical diagnosis and investigation. It leads to a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or another certifying body.

The Ohio University-hospital school of clinical laboratory science affiliation for training of clinical laboratory scientists fulfills the requirements established by the A.M.A. and A.S.C.P. and affords you an opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree.

After completing (1)a minimum of 144 quarter hours with at least a 2.0 g.p.a. in the major and in all hours attempted and (2)general education and all area requirements for the baccalaureate degree, you are eligible to apply for admission to one of several affiliated hospital schools for the clinical program. Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month clinical program, you will receive the Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University.

Approval may be granted for completion of the clinical program at hospitals other than those affiliated with Ohio University if the hospital has a C.A.H.E.A. - approved program in clinical laboratory science and if, because of location or other factors, it would better meet your needs. You are required to present a copy of the hospital's program of study to the Department of Biological Sciences for evaluation.

Consult your advisor frequently during the preclinical period. Early in the fall quarter preceding the clinical program, obtain specific information about applying to an affiliated school of medical technology from the clinical laboratory science advisor.

During the 12-month clinical program, you register with and pay fees to Ohio University. A special fee schedule applies to these four quarters, and both fourth- and fifth-year students are required to register. Ohio University then pays the total tuition to the hospital-based school of medical technology.

If you transfer from another program or institution (including regional campuses of Ohio University), you cannot normally expect to complete the preclinical requirements in three years unless the need to make up courses is minimal.

If you remain at the Athens campus for your fourth or senior year, you can graduate with a B.S. in biological sciences/clinical laboratory science by fulfilling the requirements for the freshman, sophomore, and junior years listed below plus earning a total of 90 hours at the 200 level or above and completing a total of 192 credit hours. You may then enter a hospital internship program to qualify for the A.S.C.P. certification exam. If you graduate with a B.S. in biological sciences, or if you are a biological science major who has taken BIOS 321 and 421, you are also qualified to apply for admission to a clinical internship.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS departmental courses may be retaken only once.


Freshman

Bios 170, 171, 
172, 173 + 
Intro to Zoology                  14

CHEM 151, 152, 153  Fund. of Chemistry                15

                    English composition                5

MATH 113            Algebra                            5
or MATH 163A( * 
)     Intro to Calculus                  4

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanitites and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives should be taken when appropriate. Consult your DARS and with your academic advisor.

* Recommended

+ See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.


Sophomore

CHEM 241, 242       Quantitative Analysis              5

CHEM 301, 302       Organic (short)                    6

CHEM 325            Instr. Methods 
                    of Analysis                        4

BIOS 300            Elements of Anatomy 
                    and Histology                      6

BIOS 325            Gen. Genetics                      5

BIOS 345            Human Physiology                   4


Junior

BIOS 321            Gen. Microbiology                  5

BIOS 421A, 421B     Immunology                         5

BIOS 463            Cell Chemistry                     4
or CHEM 489         Biochemisty                        4

BIOS 346            Human Physiology Lab               3
or BIOS 422         Microbiological Techniques         5
or BIOS 326         Laboratory Genetics                4 


Senior (Clinical Program)

Four quarters of coursework constituting the clinical portion of the program are taken at a hospital-based school of medical technology. Register each quarter for these courses, entitled Clinical Laboratory Science Internship 470A, B, C, and D.

A typical program includes:

Bacteriology and Serology         18

                    Clinical Chemistry                23

                    Hematology                        10

                    Immunohematology                   5

                    Parasitology                       3

                    Radioisotopes                      1

                    Urinalysis                         4


Biological Sciences-Environmental Biology Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS2509

This specialized curriculum will provide the necessary course background for students preparing for graduate school or entry-level positions in fields of environmental and conservation biology. Courses meet the requirements for admission to graduate programs in biology, zoology, ecology, and conservation biology. The program also provides the necessary background for jobs with state and federal agencies (e.g., USDA or EPA) charged with environmental protection, research and monitoring, and information. Certification in first aid, CPR, and watercraft safety enhances the ability of students to become employed in the field or earn internships. Because the environmental field has become increasingly international in both activities and jobs and because the Peace Corps needs volunteers with an environmental biology education, a speaking knowledge of Spanish or French is strongly recommended.

See also the environmental degree programs listed under the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Environmental and Plant Biology, Geography, and Geology. Tier II social science electives can be chosen to meet the requirements of the Environmental Studies Certificate program (see listing in this section of the catalog).

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS departmental courses may be retaken only once.


Freshman

BIOS 170, 171, 
172, 173( * 
)         Intro to Zoology                  14

CHEM 151, 152, 153  Fund. of Chemistry                15


MATH 266A, 266B     Calculus for Biologists            8

GEOG 201            Environmental Geography            8

PSY 221             Statistics                         5
or MATH 250, 251    Statistics                      or 8 

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanitites and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives should be taken when appropriate. Consult your DARS and with your academic advisor.

*See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.

Sophomore

BIOS 320            Cell Biology                       4

BIOS 325            Genetics                           5

BIOS 330            Evolution                          4

CHEM 301, 302 or    Organic Chemistry                  6 
Chem 305,306,307    Organic Chemistry                  6


Junior-Senior

BIOS 342            Principles of Physiology           3
and BIOS 354        Psychology Lab I                   2
or BIOS 463         Cell Chemistry                     4
or CHEM 489         Biochemistry                       4

BIOS 303            Comp. Vert. Anatomy                6
or BIOS 430         Invertebrate Zoology  
or BIOS 435         Entomology 
or BIOS 465         Icthyology 

BIOS 375            Animal Ecology                     4
or BIOS 431         Limnology                       or 5

BIOS 491            Internships                        3

BIOS 321            General Microbiology               5

PBIO 111            Plant Biology II                   2
                         
PHYS 201, 202, 203  Intro to Physics                  15
or PHYS 251, 252,   General Physics
or 262, 253	       

Two courses from the following: GEOG 101, 241, 315, 316, 417, GEOL 101, 130, 211, 
215, 231, 330, 385 PBIO 420, or courses listed as alternatives above are recommended to meet the 52 or more credit hour requirement.


Biological Sciences-Marine Biology Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS2514

The Department of Biological Sciences provides a program for undergraduate majors who are interested in marine biology. Since this is an increasingly international field, you are encouraged to gain the speaking knowledge of a language other than English (preferably Spanish or French) and to consider the possibility of working for two years in the Peace Corps following graduation. Graduates will meet state and federal civil service course requirements for registry as fisheries biologist, ecologist, and general biologist. This program will also prepare you for graduate studies in biological sciences, ecology, or marine or freshwater biology. Training in SCUBA, CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, and watercraft safety will enhance students' chances of earning summer jobs and internships and are available as College of Health and Human Services courses. Since the program includes at least 50 hours in approved BIOS/MICR courses, you will meet the requirements of the biological sciences major. You may want to use elective credits to obtain an Environmental Studies Certificate.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS departmental courses may be retaken only once.

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanitites and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives should be taken when appropriate. Consult your DARS and with your academic advisor.

Tier II social science electives can be chosen to meet the requirements of the Environmental Certificate Program.


Freshman

BIOS 170, 171,
 172, 173( * 
)        Intro to Zoology                  14

CHEM 151, 152, 153  Fund. of Chemistry                15
 
MATH 266A, 266B     Calculus for Biologists            8
	                
PSY 221             Statistics                         5   
or MATH 250, 251    Probability and Statistics         8

*See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.


Sophomore

BIOS 320            Cell Biology                       4

BIOS 325            Genetics                           5

BIOS 330            Evolution                          4

CHEM 301, 302 or    Organic Chemistry                  9		
CHEM 305, 306, 307  Organic Chemistry               or 6


Junior-Senior

BIOS 342, 354       Principles of Physiology I         5
                    & Lab

BIOS 343, 355       Prin. Physiology II and Lab        5

BIOS 463            Cell Chemistry                  or 4
or Chem 489         Biochemistry

BIOS 375            Animal Ecology                     4

BIOS 376            Field Ecology                      4 

BIOS 429            Marine Biology                     5
or BIOS 431         Limnology

BIOS 430            Invertebrate Zoology               6
or BIOS 303         Comp. Vert. Anatomy

BIOS 491            Internship                         3

BIOS 321            Microbiology                       5
or PBIO 111         Plant Biology II                or 6

PHYS 201, 202, 203  Intro to Physics                  15
or PHYS 251, 252,   General Physics
or 262, 253


Biological Sciences-Microbiology Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major Code BS0411

The Department of Biological Sciences provides a program for undergraduate majors who are interested in microbiology. This program provides the necessary background and extensive lab experience to pursue a variety of careers in the areas of: research and product development (e.g. immunology, vaccines, antimicrobials, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology), food and water quality control, microbial ecology, and clinical laboratory science. Graduates of this program are also prepared for further graduate studies in medicine, dentistry, optometry, public health, microbiology or molecular biology. With current interest and advances in molecular biology and genetics, emerging pathogens such as HIV and food-borne illness, the career opportunities and outlook are very good.

Students in this program are encouraged in participate in research opportunities their junior-sneior years to pursue a successful career in research and development.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS/MICR departmental courses may be retaken only once.

Requirements for the microbiology special curriculum program in biological sciences are:


Freshman-Sophomore

BIOS 170, 171, 
172, 173( * 
)         Introduction to Zoology           14

MATH 163A,163B                
or MATH 263A, 263B  Calculus for Biologists            8
  
CHEM 151,152,153    Fund. of Chemistry                15

PHYS 201, 202, 203  Intro to Physics                  15
or PHYS 251, 252,   General Physics 
or 262, 253       
             
 
BIOS 325            Genetics                           5

CHEM 305, 306, 307  Organic Chemistry                  9

BIOS 321            General Microbiology               5


Junior-Senior

BIOS 326            Lab Generic                        4

BIOS 421A, 421B     Immunology, Lab                    5

BIOS 489            Microbial Physiology               5

BIOS 426            Molecular Genetics                 3

CHEM 241, 242       Quantitative Analysis              5
CHEM 490, 491 General Biochemistry I, II 7

At least 16 hours including 2 lab courses (BIOS 326, 422, 423B, 441B), from:

BIOS 385            Microbial Ecology                  3

BIOS 422            Microbial Techniques               5

BIOS 423A, 423B     Pathogenic Bacteriology,           5
                    Lab

BIOS 424A, 424B     Virology, Lab                      5

BIOS 427            Gene Regulation                    3

BIOS 441A, B        Parisitology, Lab                  6

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanitites and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives should be taken when appropriate. Consult your DARS and with your academic advisor.

Biological sciences majors in the microbiology special curriculum program wishing to apply to a professional school of medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, or veterinary medicine should make an appointment with the Preprofessional Health Careers Office, Irvine Hall 111, for applications and advice on recommended BIOS courses.

*See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.



Biological Sciences-Neurobiology Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS2125


Neuroscience is a rapidly growing field in both academia and industry. The neuroscience program is appropriate for students interested in graduate study in neuroscience or neuroscience research in conjunction with a professional career in medicine, pharmacology, or dentistry, or neuroscience technical positions.

The program has been designed with both a research-oriented senior honors thesis option and a standard course-oriented option. Students are strongly encouraged, however, to pursue the research option since neuroscience careers almost exclusively involve research. In order to pursue the research option, you must have earned 30 hours (BIOS 170, 171, 172, 173, 320, 325, 330, 333) and a g.p.a. of at least 3.2 in these courses.

The program will provide, on a competitive basis, stipends and support for research during the summer of the third year. Research-option students will take a lighter course load in the senior year to free additional time for the senior-thesis research project. This program is demanding and requires careful planning in order to schedule extra-departmental courses as well as the general education Tier and Arts and Sciences requirements.

The specialized portion of the curriculum begins during the junior year, so it is not necessary for students to declare this major until relatively late in their undergraduate studies. Students considering this major should contact the program faculty advisor to discuss the options outlined above and to select courses to remain on schedule, which is generally outlined below.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS departmental courses may be retaken only once.

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanitites and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives should be taken when appropriate. Consult your DARS and with your academic advisor.


Freshman

BIOS 170, 171, 
172, 173 ( * 
)        Intro to Zoology                  14

CHEM 151, 152, 153  Fund. of Chemistry                15

MATH 263A, 263B     Calculus for Biologists            8

PSY 221             Statistics                         5
or MATH 250, 251    Probably & Statistics           or 8

*See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.


Sophomore

BIOS 320            Cell Biology                       4

BIOS 325            General Genetics                   5

BIOS 330            Evolution                          4

BIOS 333            Neural Basis of Behavior           3

CHEM 301, 302       Organic (short)                    6
or CHEM 305,306,307 Organic (long)                  or 9

PHYS 201-203        Intro to Physics                  15
or PHYS 251, 252    General Physics
or 262, 253


Junior

BIOS 303 or 
430 or 435          Anatomical/Organismal              6

BIOS 342, 343       Prin. of Physiology I, II          6

BIOS 354, 355       Prin. of Physiology Labs           4

BIOS 463            Cell Chemistry                     4
or CHEM 490, 491( ** 
)General Biochemistry I, II      or 7


Senior (research option)

BIOS 414            Molecular Cellular 
                    Neuroscience                       4

BIOS 415            Neural Basis 
                    Sensation Movemeny                 4

BIOS 418            Methods in Computational 
                    Neuroscience                       4	
or 417              Cognitive Neuroscience
	
One advanced related course (BIOS 406, 407, 420, or 473; 
BIOS 426; PSY-312)

BIOS 494H           Undergraduate Research             8

BIOS 495H           Undergraduate Research 
                    Thesis                           3-9

Senior (course option)

BIOS 414            Molecular Cellular 
                    Neuroscience                       4

BIOS 415            Neural Basis 
                    Sensation-Movement                 4

BIOS 417            Cognitive Neuroscience             4

BIOS 418            Methods in Computational           4
                    Neuroscience

Two advanced related courses (BIOS 406, 407, 
413, 420,or 473; BIOS 426; PSY 312)                  8-12  
**Prereq: CHEM 305-307.


Biological Sciences-Predentistry Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS2501

For students interested in a career in dentistry, no specific area for the major is required by dental colleges or by Ohio University. You must show competence in various basic sciences. Many students complete a major in one science or a dual major in two sciences. Many dental schools require at least a year of behavioral and social sciences as well as a year of English. You can fulfill these requirements by following either the biological sciences or chemistry predentistry major.

Most dental schools select students with a bachelor's degree; a very limited number of applicants who have completed three years and have met the degree in absentiaprivilege requirements are admitted.

All dental school applicants are required to take the Dental Admission Test (DAT), offered year-round. It is recommended that you take the DAT by the spring of your junior year.

Except for the lack of an organic chemistry laboratory, the biologcial sciences w/special curriuclum in microbiology major satisfies the requirements of most dental schools.

If you elect the degree in absentiaoption, you must complete a minimum of 43 hours in BIOS; for the four-year program, you must complete a minimum of 52 hours in BIOS. In addition, you must meet the requirements for the biological sciences major.

The following sequence of courses is required for predentistry students majoring in biological sciences.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS departmental courses may be retaken only once.


Freshman

CHEM 151,152,153    Fund. of Chemistry                15 

MATH 266A, B        Calculus for Biologists            8
                

BIOS 170, 171, 
172, 173 ( * 
)        Intro to Zoology                  14

CLAS 227            Gk. and Lat. Roots in 
                    Biomedical Terms                   4

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanities and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives shuld be taken when appropriate. Consult with your DARS and your academic advisor.


Sophomore

CHEM 301, 302       Organic (short)                    6
or CHEM 305,306,307 Organic (long)                     9

CHEM 303, 304       Organic Lab (short)                4

BIOS 325            Gen. Genetics                      5

BIOS 330            Principles of Evolution            4


Junior-Senior

BIOS 342, 343, 
354, 355            Principles Physiology             10

PSY 221             Statistics                         5
or MATH 250, 251    Statistics                      or 8

PHYS 201,202,203    Intro to Physics                  15
or PHYS 251,252 
or 262,253          General Physics

CHEM 490, 491( * 
)    General Biochemistry               7
or BIOS 463         Cell Chemistry                     4
or CHEM 489         Biochemistry                       4

BIOS 321            General Microbiology               5

BIOS 303            Compar. Vert. Anat.                6

*See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.


Biological Sciences - Pre-Exercise Physiology Major (B.S.)
Special Curriculum; major code BS2516

The following curriculum is designed to provide students graduate studies in exercise or applied work physiology with the necessary coursework to prepare for advanced study in a research-oriented graduate degree program.

Although an undergraduate degree in the area of exercise physiology may provide you the opportunity to compete in the job market, most current employment opportunities require a master's or doctoral degree.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS departmental courses may be retaken only once.


Freshman

BIOS 170, 171, 
172, 173( * 
)         Intro to Zoology                  14 

CHEM 151,152,153    Fund. of Chemistry                15

MATH  266 A,B       Calculus for Biologists            8  

PSY 221             Statistics for Behav. Sci.         5      
or MATH 250 
and 251             Intro to Prob. and Stat.        or 8

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanities and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives shuld be taken when appropriate. Consult with your DARS and your academic advisor.

Sophomore

PHYS 201, 202, 302  Intro to Physics                  15
or PHYS 251, 252 
or 262, 253         General Physics

BIOS 320            Animal Cell Biology                4

BIOS 325            General Genetics                   5

BIOS 330            Evolution                          4


Junior-Senior

BIOS 301            Human Anatomy                      6

BIOS 345            Human Physiology                   4

BIOS 346            Human Physiology Lab               3

BIOS 352            Biomechanics                       4 	

CHEM 301, 302       Organic (short)                    6
or CHEM 305, 
306, 307            Organic (long)                  or 9

BIOS 463            Cell Chemistry                     4
or CHEM 489         Biochemistry	
or CHEM 490, 491 ( + 
)General Biochemistry I, II      or 7

BIOS 321            General Microbiology               5

BIOS 445            Physiology of Exercise             4

BIOS 446            Phys. of Exercise Lab              3

BIOS 493            Undergrad. Research                6
or 494H             Honors Thesis Research

Suggested elective courses:

BIOS 450            Endrocrinology                     4

HCFN 128            Intro to Nutrition                 4
*See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.

+Prereq: CHEM 305-307.


Biological Sciences-Premedicine Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS2502

No specific major is required by medical colleges or by Ohio University in undergraduate preparation for medicine. Many students complete a major in one science or a dual major in two sciences.

For most medical schools, admission prerequisites include an entire year, with labs, in biological sciences, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Many schools also require a year of college English and college math, and strongly recommend courses in biochemistry, humanities, and the social sciences. Consult the catalog of a particular medical school to make sure you are meeting its prerequisites. Additional coursework in genetics, anatomy, physiology, cell biology, embryology, developmental biology and molecular biology will improve your preparedness. Courses that fulfill these requirements and recommendations are listed with this major and the chemistry premedicine major.

All medical college applicants are required to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) in spring (preferred) or fall of the calendar year before the year they expect to enroll in medical college.

A major in biological sciences with special curriculum in microbiology is also available for students who wish to complete graduate study in medicine or health sciences. Biological Sciences majors w/special curriculum in microbiology who plan to apply to medical school should also take CHEM 303 and 304 Organic Chemistry Lab.

You are encouraged to note particularly the opportunities provided by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and the preprofessional advising center (Irvine Hall 111).

As a premedical student majoring in biological sciences, you are required to satisfy the following program, completing a minimum of 52 hours in BIOS.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS/MICR departmental courses may be retaken only once.

Freshman

BIOS 170,171,
 172, 173( * 
)        Intro to Zoology                  14

CHEM 151,152,153    Fund. of Chemistry                15

MATH  266A, B( # 
)    Calculus for Biologists            8

CLAS 227            Gk. and Lat. Roots in 
                    Biomedical Terminology             4

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanities and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives should be taken when appropriate. Consult with your DARS and your academic advisor.

Sophomore

CHEM 305, 306, 307  Organic (long)                     9

CHEM 303, 304       Organic Lab                        5

PHYS 201, 202, 203  Intro Physics                     15
or PHYS 251, 252    General Physics
or 262, 253

BIOS 320            Cell Biology                       4 

BIOS 325            General Genetics                   5 

BIOS 330            Evolution                          4 

PSY 221             Statistics                         5
or MATH 250, 251    or 8

Junior-Senior

BIOS 321            General Microbiology               5

BIOS 303            Compar. Vert. Anatomy              6

BIOS 342, 343, 
354, 355            Prin. Physiology, labs            10

CHEM 490, 491( ** 
)   General Biochemistry               7

Electives two or more in BIOS to earn a minimum of 52 hours required for B.S. degree.

*See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.

**Prereq: CHEM 305-307.

#Some medical schools require 3 quarters of college calculus; 263C will suffice.


Biological Sciences-Pre-Optometry Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS2505

Requirements for admission to schools of optometry are not uniform. A minimum of 90 hours exclusive of military science and physical education is required. However, most students entering optometry school have earned a bachelor's degree. This curriculum meets the admission requirements for a collegiate program and consequently for most independent schools of optometry. Consult the catalog of a particular school to make sure you are meeting its prerequisites. To earn the degree in absentia, you must complete at least 144 hours, including all Arts and Sciences and University General Education Requirements and the program outlined below. This must include the departmental area requirements for the general biological sciences major. To graduate from Ohio University without the in absentiaoption, you must fulfill the biological sciences major requirements for your catalog year of entry. Candidates for optometry school normally take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) in October or February before admission the following fall.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS/MICR departmental courses may be retaken only once.

Freshman

CHEM 151,152,153    Fund. of Chemistry                15

BIOS 170, 171, 
172, 173( * 
)         Intro to Zoology                  14

PSY 101             Gen. Psychology                    5

MATH 250, 251       Statistics                         8
or PSY 221          Statistics for Behavioral Sci   or 5
                          

MATH 266A, B        Calculus for Biologists            8

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanities and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives should be taken when appropriate. Consult with your DARS and your academic advisor.

Sophomore

CHEM 305, 306, 
307( *** 
)            Organic Chemistry                  9

BIOS 320            Cell Biology                       4

BIOS 325            General Genetics                   5

BIOS 330            Evolution                          4

Junior

BIOS 321            General Microbiology               5

PHYS 201, 202, 203  Intro Physics                     15
or PHYS 251, 252    General Physics
or 262, 253

BIOS 303            Compar. Vert. Anatomy              6

BIOS 342, 343, 
354, 355            Principles of Physiology          10

BIOS 463            Cell Chemistry                     4
or CHEM 490,491( ** 
General Biochemistry I, II      or 7
or CHEM 489         Biochemistry                    or 4

*See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.

**Prereq: CHEM 305-307.

***Organic chemistry labs CHEM 303, 304 are required by many optometry schools. Consult their catalogs or web sites.

Because most students complete a baccalaureate degree before being accepted for professional school, consult the department advisor early in your freshman year for recommendations on degree requirements and electives.

You can obtain further information concerning requirements and the profession of optometry by writing to the American Optometric Association, 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis MO 63141, or consult the web site at https://www.aoanet.org .


Biological Sciences-Pre-Physical Therapy Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS2507

There are no uniform requirements for physical therapy schools. Consult the school's catalog or website for exact prerequisites. B.S. degree pre-physical therapy students majoring in biological sciences are required to complete the entire program. For more information about the school of physical therapy, see the Physical Therapy listing in this section. See also the Department of Psychology pre-physical therapy major in this section and the School of Physical Therapy listing in the College of Health and Human Services section.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS/MICR departmental courses may be retaken only once.

Freshman

BIOS 170, 171, 
172, 173( ** 
Intro to Zoology                  14 

CHEM 151,152,153    Fund. of Chemistry                15

MATH 266A           Calculus for Biologists            4

Phil 101            Fund. of Philosophy                5 
or PHIL 130( # 
)      Intro Ethics                    or 4

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanities and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives should be taken when appropriate. Consult with your DARS and your academic advisor.

Sophomore

BIOS                Cell Biology                       4

BIOS 325            General Genetics                   5

BIOS 330            Principles of Evolution            4

CHEM 301, 302       Organic (short)                    6
or CHEM 305,306,307 Organic (long)                     9

PHYS 201, 202 or 251, 
252 or 262( *** 
)     Intro to Physics                  10

PSY 101             General Psychology                 5

PSY 221             Stat. for Behav. Sci.              5

PSY 273             Child and Adolescent               4

PT 259A             Intro to Phys. Therapy             2

Junior-Senior

BIOS 221( + 
)         Basic Microbiology                 4
or PT 403( + 
Pathophysiology                    4

BIOS 301            Human Anatomy                      6

BIOS 345            Human Physiology                   4

BIOS 346            Human Physiology Lab               3

BIOS 413( + 
)         Human Neuroscience                 3

BIOS 445            Physiology of Exercise             5

BIOS 446            Phys. of Exercise Lab              3

BIOS 463            Cell Chemistry                     4
or CHEM 489         Biochemistry
*See note, page 271

**See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.

***A third quarter of physics may be reruited for admission to certain grduate and professional schools.

+BIOS 221 is required for a B.S. in biological sciences. For students who have been accepted into Ohio University's School of Physical Therapy in absentia, PT 403 may be used to fulfill the BIOD 221 requirement. If BIOS 413 has not been completed before admission to the School of Physical Therapy, you must complete it during your first year.

# will fulfill philosophy requirement of OU Physical Therapy School


Biological Sciences-Pre-Veterinary Medicine Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS2508

If you plan to attend veterinary school, learn the entrance requirements of the schools of your choice early in your college career. Many biological sciences majors are suitable preparation for veterinary school. Discuss your course selections with your academic advisor.

Many schools of veterinary medicine require a bachelor's degree for admission. A standardized test (MCAT, GRE, or VAT) must be taken at least one year before you expect to enroll in veterinary school. Contact the veterinary schools of your choice or see your advisor to determine which test you need.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS departmental courses may be retaken only once.

Freshman

BIOS 170, 171, 
172, 173( ** 
Intro to Zoology                  14

CHEM 151,152,153    Fund. of Chemistry                15

	
MATH 266 A, B       Calculus for Biologists            8

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanities and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives should be taken when appropriate. Consult with your DARS and your academic advisor.

 

Sophomore

BIOS 320 Cell Biology 4 BIOS 325 General Genetics 5 BIOS 330 Evolution 4 CHEM 305, 306, 307 Organic Chemistry 9 PHYS 201, 202, 203 Intro to Physics 15 or PHYS 251, 252 General Physics or 262, 253 PSY 221 Statistics 5 or MATH 250, 251 Probability and Statistics or 8

Junior-Senior

BIOS 321            Microbiology                       5

CHEM490, 491        General Biochemistry               7

BIOS 303            Comp. Vertebrate Anatomy           6

BIOS 342, 343, 
354, 355            Principles of Physiology          10
An additional 4 credits of BIOS, at minimum, to give 52 hours required for the B.S.


Biological Sciences-Wildlife Biology Major (B.S.)
Special curriculum; major code BS2515

The Department of Biological Sciences provides a program for undergraduate students in biological sciences who are interested in careers in the conservation and biology of wildlife. Graduates of this program meet the course qualifications for state and federal civil service registers as ecologist, wildlife biologist, wildlife refuge manager, zoologist, and general biologist. This program also provides training for students planning to go on to graduate school in wildlife biology or an allied discipline such as mammalogy, ornithology, or animal ecology. You may want to use elective credits to obtain an Environmental Studies certificate.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS departmental courses may be retaken only once.

Tier I, II, III General Education and Arts and Sciences humanities and social science requirements, including foreign language (if necessary), and other electives should be taken when appropriate. Consult with your DARS and your academic advisor.

Freshman

172, 173( * 
Intro to Zoology                  14

MATH 266A, B        Calculus for Biologists            8

CHEM 151, 152, 153  Fund. of Chemistry                15

Sophomore

CHEM 301, 302       Organic Chemistry                  6

PSY 221             Statistics                         5

PHYS 201, 202       Intro to Physics                  10
or 251, or 262( ** 
)

BIOS 320            Cell Biology                       4

BIOS 325            Genetics                           5

BIOS 330            Evolution                          4

Junior-Senior

BIOS 303            Comp Vert. Anatomy                 6

BIOS 375            Animal Ecology                     5

BIOS 376            Field Ecology                      4

BIOS 491            Internships                        6

PBIO 111            Intro to Plant Biology             6 

A minimum of 16 hours in wildlife subjects selected from

BIOS 425 Evolutionary Genetics 4 BIOS 471 Ornithology 5 BIOS 474 Mammalogy 6 BIOS 477 Population Ecology 4 BIOS 478 Community Ecology 4 BIOS 479 Evolution 4 BIOS 481 Animal Conservation Biol. 4 BIOS 484 Wildlife Biology 3

Substitutions can be recommended by your advisor but must be approved in writing by the curriculum chair.

A minimum of 14 hours in plant sciences (PBIO major courses only), including PBIO 111.

If you plan to go on to graduate school, you should take BIOS 493 or BIOS 494H Undergraduate Research. Consult your advisor.

*See listing in Courses of Instruction section for prerequisites.

**A third quarter of physics may be required for admission to certain graduate and professional schools.


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