2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 at least 25 (or SAT composite of 1150) 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) 2019–20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 235 Department of Science and Mathematics Special Programs