Updated 2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology
Programs
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Aquatic Biology, B.S.
major
Wetlands Ecology Emphasis -
Aquatic Biology, B.S.
major
Fisheries Biology Emphasis -
Aquatic Biology, B.S.
major
Aquatic Systems Emphasis - Biology, B.A. major
-
Biology, B.S.
major
Cellular and Molecular Emphasis (Optional) -
Biology, B.S.
major
Medical Sciences Emphasis (Optional) - Biology, B.S. major
-
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
major
(3 + 1 Option) -
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
major
(4 + 1 Option) -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Life Science Specialty (Teacher Licensure) - Wildlife Biology, B.S. major
- Biology minor
- Wetlands Ecology minor
Medical Laboratory Science
Programs
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Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
major
(3 + 1 Option) -
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
major
(4 + 1 Option)
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
major
(3 + 1 Option)
In this option, the student completes the required Medical Laboratory Science and Liberal Education courses at Bemidji State University, and then applies for admission to the clinical year program through the University of North Dakota or other affiliated institution (a 2.80 GPA overall and in science courses is one requirement for entrance into the clinical year program).
The Medical Laboratory Science student must consult with the Medical Laboratory Science advisor at the start of the academic program and regularly throughout the course of study. The student must complete the Bemidji State University Liberal Education requirements before the year of clinical study.
Required Credits: 84
Required GPA: 2.25
I REQUIRED COURSES
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
- BIOL 1211 Introductory Biology I (4 credits)
- BIOL 1212 Introductory Biology II (4 credits)
- BIOL 2110 Human Anatomy and Physiology (5 credits)
- BIOL 3300 Introduction to Hematology (4 credits)
- BIOL 3380 Molecular Genetics: Theory and Practice (4 credits)
- BIOL 3580 Immunology (4 credits)
- BIOL 3710 Microbiology (4 credits)
- BIOL 4210 Parasitology (4 credits)
- CHEM 2211 Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
- CHEM 2212 Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)
- CHEM 3311 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
- CHEM 3371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
- CHEM 4411 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
- CHEM 4471 Biochemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
SELECT 1 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
- MATH 1170 College Algebra (4 credits)
- MATH 1470 Precalculus (5 credits)
II REQUIRED CLINICAL STUDIES
Clinical year courses, taken during the senior
year beginning with summer term, are taken through
entrance into the clinical year program at the
University of North Dakota or at affiliated hospitals.
NOTE: A clinical year position is not guaranteed.
Students must apply for a clinical year position in
October of the junior year. Please see advisor
regarding the clinical year of study.
SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE MAJOR, B.S.
The following is a list of Medical Laboratory Science courses arranged by year. This suggested schedule is intended to help students plan their courses without course conflicts. Courses that are asterisked(*) are recommended but not required.
Freshman
- BIOL 1211 Introductory Biology I (4 credits)
- BIOL 1212 Introductory Biology II (4 credits)
- BIOL 2110 Human Anatomy and Physiology (5 credits)
- CHEM 2211 Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
- CHEM 2212 Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)
- ENGL 1151 Composition (3 credits)
- ENGL 2152 Argument and Exposition (3 credits)
- MATH 1170 College Algebra (4 credits)
or MATH 1470 Precalculus (5 credits)
Sophomore
- BIOL 2360 Genetics (4 credits)
- BIOL 3380 Molecular Genetics: Theory and Practice (4 credits)
- BIOL 3710 Microbiology (4 credits)
- BIOL 3755 Medical Microbiology (3 credits)
- CHEM 3311 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
- *CHEM 3312 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
- CHEM 3371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
- *CHEM 3372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
Junior
- *BIOL 3300 Introduction to Hematology (4 credits)
- BIOL 3580 Immunology (4 credits)
- BIOL 4210 Parasitology (4 credits)
- CHEM 4411 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
- CHEM 4471 Biochemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
- STAT 2610 Applied Statistics (4 credits)
or PSY 3401 Basic Statistics for Research (4 credits)
Senior
- Clinical year courses