Biology, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Professional / Pre-Physical Therapy (SRU) (Traditional)
Biology 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.
What are your options?
Pre-Physical Therapy SRU 3+3: Earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy in six years rather than seven. In the first three years, you complete your major courses and pre-requisites for the SRU DPT program. During your third undergraduate year, you apply for admission into the SRU DPT program. If accepted, your first year in the SRU DPT program meets the remaining requirements for your undergraduate degree. If not accepted, you continue to complete your undergraduate degree and can reapply to the program. The accelerated option is for incoming freshmen only.
Pre-Physical Therapy (SRU Traditional): Complete the requirements for your major and the pre-requisites for the SRU DPT program and apply to the SRU DPT program in your senior year.
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 3.0 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 Requirements | 59 | |
| Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements | 12 | |
| Electives | 16 | |
* 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.
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
- 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 30 credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
- 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 proceeeding to their next biology course.
- Students must earn a "C" or better in both Genetics with Lab (BIOL 250) and Biometry and Lab (BIOL 325) prior to graduating.
| 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 1,2 | 4 |
| BIOL 325 | Biometry with Lab 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Required Upper-Level Biology | ||
| BIOL 492 | Biology Seminar 1 | 1 |
| Subtotal | 1 | |
| Upper-Level Biology Electives | ||
| Select five courses of the following: | 15 | |
| Microbiology/Lab 1 | ||
| Cell Biology/Lab 1 | ||
| Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab 1 | ||
| Molecular Biology with Lab 1 | ||
| Ecology with Lab 1 | ||
| Animal Physiology with Lab 1 | ||
| Plant Physiology/Lab 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Additional Upper-Level Biology Electives | ||
| Select 6 credits which can come from courses not chosen above, or any 300/400 level course listed below. Additional electives may be selected from the Marine Science offerings listed below. PLE courses are only offered during the summer months through our affiliation with Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology. | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| 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 202 | Organic Chemistry II 3 | 3 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 3 | 1 |
| CHEM 212 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 3 | 1 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Related Sciences – Chemistry Advanced Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Physical Chemistry 1 3 | ||
| Biochemistry I 3 | ||
| Related Sciences – Physics | ||
| PHYS 202 | Elements of Physics II/ Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 217 | University Physics 2 with Lab | |
| Independent Study Option | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 3 | |
| Independent Study Option | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Non-Independent Study Option | ||
| Select 3 credits in BIOL or MARS course from Additional Upper-Level Biology Electives below. | ||
| Major Field Test | ||
| Field Test required of all Biology students before graduation | ||
| Total Hours | 59 | |
| 1 | Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA |
| 2 | Core GPA |
| 3 | Course counts for 50% of Major requirements but not for Major GPA |
| 4 | With the exception of BIOL 300, BIOL 314, BIOL 315, BIOL 316, BIOL 319, BIOL 345 |
| * | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 216 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 217 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 3 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC XXX | See My Rock Audit for options | 3 |
Additional Upper-Level Biology Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 301 | Forest Ecology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 302 | Ecology of Amphibians & Reptiles/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 303 | Behavioral Ecology/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 305 | Wetlands and Aquatic Plants/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 306 | Freshwater Biomonitoring/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 307 | Vertebrate Ecology/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 308 | Aquatic Ecosystem Management / Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 310 | Plant Systematics with Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 311 | Entomology/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 313 | Herpetology/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 314 | Medical Parasitology with Lab 1 | 1 |
| BIOL 315 | 1 | 1 |
| BIOL 316 | Medical Immunology with Lab 1 | 1 |
| BIOL 317 | Ecology and Fungi 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 319 | Medical Virology with a Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 320 | Ornithology/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 321 | Wildlife Management/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 322 | Conservation Biology/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 323 | Stream Ecology/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 326 | Field Methods in Biogeography/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 327 | Limnology/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 331 | Mammology/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 343 | Embryology with Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 345 | 1 | 2 |
| BIOL 350 | Evolution 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 356 | Field Ecology / Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 357 | Environmental Microbiology with Lab 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 360 | Field Botany 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 361 | Flora of Western Pennsylvania 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 371 | Vertebrate Field Zoology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 373 | Ichthyology/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 375 | Ecology of Fish / Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 402 | Biogeography/Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 405 | Animal Physiological Ecology with Lab 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 412 | Population Biology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 430 | Pathogenic Microbiology with Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 450 | Biology Internship 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 465 | 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 470 | Histology with Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 498 | Selected Topics 1 | 3 |
| MARS 221 | Marine Invertebrates 1 | 3 |
| MARS 241 | Marine Biology 1 | 3 |
| MARS 250 | Wetland Ecology 1 | 3 |
| MARS 260 | Marine Ecology 1 | 3 |
| MARS 270 | Coastal Vegetation 1 | 3 |
| MARS 298 | Selected Topics 1 | 3 |
| MARS 300 | Behavior of Marine Organisms 1 | 3 |
| MARS 310 | The Mammals of Coastal Ecosystems 1 | 3 |
| MARS 320 | Marine Microbiology 1 | 3 |
| MARS 330 | Tropical Invertebrates 1 | 3 |
| MARS 342 | Marine Botany 1 | 3 |
| MARS 343 | Marine Ichthyology 1 | 3 |
| MARS 344 | Anatomy of Marine Chordates 1 | 3 |
| MARS 345 | Ornithology 1 | 3 |
| MARS 350 | Physiology of Marine Invertebrates 1 | 3 |
| MARS 398 | Selected Topics 1 | 3 |
| MARS 420 | Marine Micropaleontology 1 | 3 |
| MARS 431 | Ecology of Marine Plankton 1 | 3 |
| MARS 441 | Biology of Molluscs 1 | 3 |
| MARS 490 | Independent Study 1 | 3 |
| MARS 491 | Coral Reef Ecology 1 | 3 |
| MARS 492 | Marine Mammals 1 | 3 |
| MARS 498 | Selected Topics 1 | 3 |
| MARS 500 | Problems in Marine Science 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA |
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
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 | |
BIOL 209 & BIOL 309 | and | |
| 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 | ||
| General Physics I with Lab and General Physics III/ Lab | ||
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| or BIOL 325 | Biometry with Lab | |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Additional Psychology Course 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 31-33 | |
| 1 | See My Rock Audit for specific courses. |
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.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
BIOLOGY – PROFESSIONAL – BS (6108)
PRE-PT Traditional
Effective Summer 2022
Revised 09.23.2022
UCC 2.1.2022
Recommended Four-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| 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 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| 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 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| 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 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 2 | ||
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 325 | Biometry with Lab | 3 |
| MATH 125 or MATH 225 |
Precalculus or Calculus I |
4 |
| CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 212 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Social Science Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| CHEM 335 or CHEM 301 |
Biochemistry I or Physical Chemistry 1 |
3 |
| BIOL 300+ | Upper Level BIOL Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 300+ | Upper Level BIOL Elective | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC XXX | See My Rock Audit for options | 3 |
| BIOL 216 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 300 | Social and Ethical Issues in Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 330 | Microbiology/Lab | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | ||
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 201 or PHYS 216 |
Elements of Physics I with Lab or University Physics 1 with Lab |
4 |
| BIOL 217 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 300+ | Upper Level BIOL Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 300+ | Upper Level BIOL Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC XXX | See My Rock Audit for options | 3 |
| PHYS 202 or PHYS 217 |
Elements of Physics II/ Lab or University Physics 2 with Lab |
4 |
| BIOL 300+ | Upper Level BIOL Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 300+ | Upper Level BIOL Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 490 | Independent Study 4 | 3 |
| BIOL 492 | Biology Seminar | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Total Hours** | 120 | |
| 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. |
| 4 | or BIOL 300+: Upper Level BIOL Elective |
| 3 | or BIOL 300/400 level (except BIOL 300, BIOL 314, BIOL 315, BIOL 316, BIOL 319, or BIOL 345). |
| * | 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: PRFL
Revised Date: 09.26.2022