2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Predental, Premedical, Preoptometric 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. An ACT composite score of 25 (or SAT composite of 1150) or higher is highly recommended. In addition to general degree requirements, the following courses are typically required or recommended for admission: Biology Courses: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology....................................................4 BIO-2250 Cell Biology……………………………………………….. 4 BIO-3450, 3460 Human Structure and Function I and II................8 Sample of Optional Electives: BIO-1120 General Zoology.................................................... 4 BIO-2210 Microbiology.......................................................... 4 BIO-3300 Genetics................................................................ 4 BIO-4350 Immunology. ......................................................... 4 BIO-4260 Infectious Diseases............................................... 3 BIO-4450 Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy................. 2 Chemistry and Physics Courses: CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II................................8 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and II...............................8 CHEM-3710 Biochemistry..............................................................4 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I and II.....................................8 (or PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I and II…..8) Mathematics Courses (2 semesters from the following options): GMTH-2110 Introduction to Biostatistics........................................3 GMTH-1030 Precalculus................................................................4 MATH-1700 Calculus & Dynamical Systems for Life Science........4 (or MATH-1710 Calculus I….. 5) MATH -1720 Calculus II. ................................................................5 Prephysician’s Assistant Cedarville students who successfully apply to physician assistant school typically choose a degree in biology or in allied health (offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health). Students should contact the specific schools they wish to attend to determine the exact prerequisites as well as the required number of direct healthcare hours as these vary from one program to another. An ACT composite score of 25 (or SAT composite of 1150) or higher is highly recommended. In addition to general degree requirements, the following courses are typically required or recommended for admission: Biology Courses: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology....................................................4 GBIO-2010, 2015 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II...............4 (or BIO-3450, 3460 Human Structure and Function I and II…7) BIO-2210 Microbiology...................................................................4 Chemistry Courses: CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II................................8 CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I...................................................4 CHEM-3710 Biochemistry..............................................................4 Mathematics Courses: GMTH-1030 Precalculus................................................................4 Psychology Courses: PYCH-1600 General Psychology...................................................3 PYCH-2600 Human Development: Lifespan..................................3 PYCH-2610 Statistics.....................................................................3 Other: ALHL-2000 Medical Terminology...................................................3 Preveterinary Cedarville University students have been successful in gaining admission to veterinary schools. For many of these schools, no specific major is required; however, students typically choose majors in biology or chemistry. An ACT composite score of 25 (or SAT composite of 1150) or higher is highly recommended. In addition to general degree requirements, the following courses are typically required or recommended for admission: Biology Courses: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology....................................................4 BIO-1120 General Zoology.............................................................4 BIO-2210 Microbiology...................................................................4 BIO-2250 Cell Biology……………………………………………….. 4 BIO-3300 Genetics. .......................................................................4 BIO-3450 Human Structure and Function I....................................4 Sample of Optional Electives: BIO-3410 Parasitology / Invertebrate Zoology............................3 BIO-3460 Human Structure and Function II...................................4 Chemistry & Physics Courses: CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II................................8 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and II...............................8 CHEM-3710 Biochemistry..............................................................4 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I and II.....................................8 (or PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I and II…..8) Mathematics Courses (1-2 semesters from the following options): GMTH-2110 Introduction to Biostatistics........................................3 GMTH-1030 Precalculus................................................................4 MATH-1700 Calculus & Dynamical Systems for Life Science........4 (or MATH-1710 Calculus I….. 5) 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 209 Department of Science and Mathematics Special Programs