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Pre-Health Profession in Biology, Advanced Certificate

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
BIOL 1114	Principles of Biology	4
BIOL 3034	Genetics	4
CHEM 2124 & CHEM 2120	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab	4
CHEM 2134 & CHEM 2130	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab	4
CHEM 3254 & CHEM 3250	Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry and Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory	4
CHEM 3264 & CHEM 3260	Mechanistic Organic Chemistry and Mechanistic Organic Chemistry Laboratory	4
CHEM 3344 & CHEM 3340	Principles of Biochemistry and Principles of Biochemistry Laboratory	4
PHYS 2014 & PHYS 2000	Algebra-Based Physics I and Physics Laboratory I	4
PHYS 2024 & PHYS 2010	Algebra-Based Physics II and Physics Laboratory II	4
Psychology Elective (3000-4000 level)		3
STAT 2163	Introduction to Statistical Methods	3
Total Hours		42

Students completing this program will be able to:

1. Construct reports which analyze data using scientific models to justify their conclusions.
2. Evaluate the interactions between human and biological systems, and to articulate and convey societal relevance to the general public.
3. Describe characteristics and diversity of life.
4. Demonstrate common lab procedures, operate lab and field equipment, perform sterile techniques, and conduct online data analyses.
5. Find, analyze, and critique current scientific literature and present their evaluation in written and oral formats.