2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics School of Natural and Applied Sciences Science and Mathematics 180 Cedarville University 2008–09 Prephysical Therapy Most Cedarville students who successfully apply to graduate programs in physical therapy have completed the B.A. in biology. Students should contact the specific schools they wish to attend to determine the exact prerequisites. Physical therapy schools usually require 40 to 100 hours of experience assisting a licensed physical therapist prior to application. In addition to general degree requirements, the following courses are recommended for admission to most physical therapy schools: Biology courses: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology....................................................4 BIO-1120 General Zoology ............................................................4 BIO-3300 Genetics. .......................................................................4 BIO-3450, 3460 Human Structure and Function I, II......................7 BIO-4770 Pathophysiology.............................................................3 Chemistry courses: CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I, II......................................8 CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I...................................................5 CHEM-3710 Biochemistry..............................................................4 Additional mathematics and science courses: GMTH-1030 Precalculus................................................................4 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I, II.........................................10 Psychology: PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH-2600 Human Development: Lifespan..................................3 PYCH-2610 Statistics.....................................................................3 PYCH-2640 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior..............................3 Other highly recommended electives: ATRN-2650 Therapeutic Exercise for Athletic Injuries....................3 ATRN-3660 Modalities in Athletic Training. ....................................5 BIO-4710 Principles of Bioethics....................................................3 ESS-3920 Biomechanics...............................................................3 ESS-3940 Structural Kinesiology...................................................1 ESS-3900 Physiology of Exercise..................................................3 Agriculture Science Emphasis The agriculture science emphasis prepares students for careers including agronomy, animal science, food science, and horticulture. Course requirements include: BIO-1120 General Zoology.............................................................4 BIO-2500 General Botany..............................................................4 BIO-2600 General Ecology............................................................3 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I, II...................................10 MATH-1720 Calculus II. .................................................................5 MATH-3110 Probability and Statistics I...........................................3 Biological Science Elective............................................................4 (or CHEM-3710 Biochemistry................................................... 4) Humanities elective........................................................................3 Social Science elective..................................................................3 Medical Technology Option A medical technology option is available within the biology major. The student must spend one year in a hospital internship program to become a certified medical technologist. Prerequisites to the hospital internship include: 16 hours of biology, 16 hours of chemistry, one mathematics course, and completion of all general education requirements. Students may do an internship during their senior year with 32 hours of transfer credit applied to the biology major upon successful completion of the internship. Many students complete the requirements for a biology major first and then take the internship after graduation from Cedarville University. Predental, Premedical, Preoptometric, Preosteopathic, and Preveterinary Medicine Cedarville University students have been successful in gaining admission to medical and professional schools. For many of these schools, no specific major is required; however, students typically choose majors in biology or chemistry. In addition to general degree requirements, the following courses are recommended for admission: Biology courses: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology....................................................4 BIO-1120 General Zoology.............................................................4 BIO-2210 Microbiology...................................................................4 BIO-3300 Genetics. .......................................................................4 BIO-3420 Vertebrate Zoology.........................................................3 (or BIO-4410 Developmental Biology....................................... 4) BIO-3450, 3460 Human Structure and Function I, II......................7 BIO-4710 Principles of Bioethics....................................................3 (or BIO-4770 Pathophysiology.................................................. 3) Chemistry courses: CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I, II......................................8 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I, II...................................10 CHEM-3710 Biochemistry..............................................................4 Additional courses: MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I, II....................................................10 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I, II.........................................10 (or PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I, II............................... 8) Note: Students who desire admission to physician assistant programs will also need to have 1,000 hours or more of direct health care experience. Specific requirements vary from one program to another.