Biology, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Pre-Health Professions / Pre-Physical Therapy (SRU) (3+3)
Program Learning Outcomes
- Competence in Laboratory and Research Skills: To conduct, assess, and communicate research investigations using established scientific practices. (SRU UG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 10)
- Core Concepts for Biological Literacy: (SRU UG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9)
- Knowledge/Content
- Evolution
- Structure and function across all levels of biological organization
- Diversity and interactions of life
- Information flow, exchange and storage in biological systems
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Connect information from cognate science courses and liberal arts courses to biological concepts
- Apply scientific information to current and future societal problems
- Knowledge/Content
- Participation in Diverse, Enriching Scientific Activities: Apply technical and professional skills in hands-on laboratory, clinical or field experiences. (SRU UG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)
- Professional Attitude: Graduates demonstrate professional attitude, behavior, and ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. (SRU UG 1, 5, 7, 8, 9)
Related Links
Biology - Pre-Health Professions/Pre-Physical Therapy, BS Program Page
Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
1st Major: Biology
- Overall GPA: 2.00 or higher
- Major GPA (only includes Biology courses): 2.00 or higher
2nd Major: Pre-PT SRU 3+3 Biology
- Overall GPA: 3.00 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 45 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 47-48 | |
| Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements | 12 | |
| Electives | 27-28 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate. However, because this is a pre-professional program, credits taken during the 1st year of the graduate program are applied toward the undergraduate credit hours to meet the 120 credits required for your undergraduate degree.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 125 | Precalculus | 4 |
| or MATH 225 | Calculus I | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| PHYS 201 | Elements of Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 216 | University Physics 1 with Lab | |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject
- 2
One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major Requirements
- Students desiring a Biology Major must maintain at least a 2.000 average in Biology.
- Students must earn a "C" or better in both Biology I with Lab (BIOL 113 and Biology II with Lab (BIOL 114) before proceeding to their next biology course.
- Students must earn a "C" or better in both Genetics with Lab (BIOL 250) and Biometry with Lab (BIOL 325) prior to graduating.
- If you choose to pursue Pre-Physical Therapy SRU 3+3 Biology and are not accepted into the DPT program, then additional coursework is required to complete a first major of Biology-Professional. Please refer to the Biology-Professional Curriculum Guide.
- To view the SRU policy on senior undergraduate students earning graduate credit, click here.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Core Requirements | ||
| BIOL 113 | Biology I: Foundations of Ecology, Evolution and Diversity with Lab 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 114 | Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 250 | Genetics with Lab 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 325 | Biostatistics and Experimental Design with Lab 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Required Upper-Level Biology | ||
| BIOL 209 & BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1 | 8 |
| BIOL 305 | Wetlands and Aquatic Plants/Lab 1 | 3 |
| or BIOL 306 | Freshwater Biomonitoring/Lab | |
| or BIOL 350 | Evolution | |
| or BIOL 401 | Ecology with Lab | |
| BIOL 330 | Microbiology/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 335 | Cell Biology 1 | 3 |
| or BIOL 370 | Molecular Biology | |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Related Sciences – Chemistry | ||
| CHEM 108 | General Chemistry II 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II Lab 3 | 1 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 3 | 1 |
| Subtotal | 8 | |
| Related Sciences - Chemistry Advanced Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 | ||
| Related Sciences - Physics | ||
| PHYS 202 | Elements of Physics II/ Lab 3 | 4 |
| or PHYS 217 | University Physics 2 with Lab | |
| Total Hours | 47-48 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
- 2
It is recommended that students take PSYC 105 and their additional PSYC course as thread courses.
- 3
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements but not for Major GPA
- *
Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 125 | Precalculus | 4 |
| or MATH 225 | Calculus I | |
| PHYS 201 | Elements of Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 216 | University Physics 1 with Lab | |
Additional Physical Therapy Prerequisite Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology 2 | 3 |
| PSYC (additional) | See My Rock Audit for options 2 | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Co-curricular and Experiential Learning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- Volunteering
- Job Shadowing
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Prerequisite Admission Requirements – Pre-Physical Therapy SRU 3+3
For Application Requirements
Please refer to Slippery Rock University’s Physical Therapy (Doctor of Physical Therapy) website for requirements: www.sru.edu/PT.
Rock Studies 2
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses - SRU Physical Therapy | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab and Animal Physiology with Lab | ||
| CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 108 & CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| Elements of Physics I with Lab and Elements of Physics II/ Lab | ||
| University Physics 1 with Lab and University Physics 2 with Lab | ||
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| or BIOL 325 | Biostatistics and Experimental Design with Lab | |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | |
| Total Hours | 31-33 | |
Requirements for Pre-Physical Therapy SRU 3+3
If any of these requirements are not met, the 3+3 designation will be removed from the student’s record:
- A 3.0 or higher overall GPA must be maintained by the student.
- The student can only be enrolled in the Pre-Physical Therapy SRU 3+3 program for a maximum of three (3) years, full-time continuous enrollment (fall/spring).
Provision
Should a Pre-Physical Therapy SRU 3+3 student be unsuccessful in completing the 1st two semesters (fall or spring) of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and wants to complete the original undergraduate degree, it is solely up to the discretion of the undergraduate program Department Chair to determine which, if any, Physical Therapy courses will count toward the completion of his/her undergraduate degree. In addition, students must complete any unfulfilled requirements of their undergraduate major. Students may still apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program with an earned Bachelor’s degree.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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BIOLOGY - PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS - BS (6108)
PRE-PT SRU 3+3 (61P8)
This program is effective as of Summer 202
Revised 05.15.2023
UCC 11.29.2022
RECOMMENDED THREE-YEAR PLAN
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| BIOL 113 | Biology I: Foundations of Ecology, Evolution and Diversity with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery * | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar 1 | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| BIOL 114 | Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 108 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| BIOL 250 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| Social Science Inquiry | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement - PSYC 105 is recommended | 3 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 2 | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 325 | Biostatistics and Experimental Design with Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 300+ | Upper Level BIOL Elective | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PHYS 201 or PHYS 216 |
Elements of Physics I with Lab or University Physics 1 with Lab |
4 |
| MATH 225 or MATH 125 |
Calculus I or Precalculus |
4 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 330 | Microbiology/Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 335 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 350 | Evolution | 3 |
| PHYS 202 or PHYS 217 |
Elements of Physics II/ Lab or University Physics 2 with Lab |
4 |
| Additional Psychology Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Physical Therapy Program | 12 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Physical Therapy Program | 12 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours** | 120 | |
- 1
Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
- 2
Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year.
- *
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses. However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major/Concentration: 6108
2nd Major: 61P8
Revised: 06.14.2023