Biology, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Professional / Pre-Osteopathy (LECOM) (3+4)
Under this joint agreement between Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and Slippery Rock University (SRU), select undergraduate students who have successfully completed specific course work at SRU may continue their education in osteopathic medicine at LECOM. For this program, students complete three years of undergraduate education at SRU and then complete their four years of medical school education at LECOM and its associated clinical sites. Slippery Rock University will confer the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology to Slippery Rock students who have successfully completed the Slippery Rock courses at SRU and the first four semesters (pre-clinical) of LECOM’s Academic curriculum.
For more information on admission requirements: https://lecom.edu/admissions/entrance-requirements/early-acceptance-programs/
Program Learning Outcomes
- Competence in Laboratory and Research Skills: To conduct, assess, and communicate research investigations using established scientific practices.
- Core Concepts for Biological Literacy:
- 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.
- Professional Attitude: Graduates demonstrate professional attitude, behavior, and ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Overall GPA: 3.4 or higher
Science GPA: 3.2 or higher
Core GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 45 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Computer Competency | 0-3 | |
| Major/Concentration Requirements | 43 | |
| Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements | 12 | |
| Electives | 20 | |
* 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 | |
Computer Competency
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR | ||
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution: | ||
| Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts | ||
| Computer Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Computing and Programming | ||
| Technology for Wellness | ||
| 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.
- 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 | 4 |
| BIOL 114 | Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 250 | Genetics with Lab 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 325 | Biometry with Lab | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Required Upper-Level Biology | ||
| BIOL 330 | Microbiology/Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 340 | Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 410 | Animal Physiology with Lab | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Required Chemistry Courses | ||
| CHEM 108 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHEM 212 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHEM 335 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Required Physics Course | ||
| PHYS 202 | Elements of Physics II/ Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 217 | University Physics 2 with Lab | |
| Major Field Test | ||
| Field Test required of all Biology students before graduation | ||
| Total Hours | 43 | |
| 1 | Core GPA |
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 LECOM Osteopathic Prerequisites
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Principles of Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Medical/Health Care Ethics | ||
PSYC XXX | Any PSYC Course | |
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
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 - PROFESSIONAL - BS (6108)
LECOM Pre-Osteopath (3+4) (61LE)
This program is effective as of Summer 2022
Revised 04.20.2022
UCC 02.01.2022
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 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| MATH 225 or MATH 125 |
Calculus I or Precalculus |
4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| 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 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 250 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology (Recommended for Social Science Inquiry Requirement) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 2 | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| BIOL 325 | Biometry with Lab | 3 |
| CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 212 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 335 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| BIOL 340 | Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 410 | Animal Physiology with Lab | 3 |
| PHYS 201 or PHYS 216 |
Elements of Physics I with Lab or University Physics 1 with Lab |
4 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 330 | Microbiology/Lab | 3 |
| PHYS 202 or PHYS 217 |
Elements of Physics II/ Lab or University Physics 2 with Lab |
4 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| LECOM Osteopathic School | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Spring | ||
| LECOM Osteopathic School | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Total Hours** | 95 | |
| 1 | Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject. |
| 2 | Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year. |
| * | Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective. |
** 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 Code: 6108
Concentration Code: 61LE
Revised date: 04.21.22