Natural Science

2003-04 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

Natural Science

Coordinator:

Andrew C. Browe

Website: www.iup.edu/preprofessional

Bachelor of Science–Natural Science

Bachelor of Science–Natural Science Tracks

• Pre-Chiropractic Track

• Pre-Dentistry Track

• Pre-Engineering Track

• Pre-Optometry Track

• Pre-Pharmacy Track

• Pre-Physical Therapy Track

• Pre-Podiatry Track

The program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science is designed to prepare students for admission to professional schools–optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, physical therapy, pharmacy, and dentistry. Another separate track prepares students for further study in engineering. The Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science will be earned by students who transfer to professional schools which have an articulation agreement with IUP. In some cases, students interested in obtaining a four-year baccalaureate degree before entering a medical or professional school should enroll in a program leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in the departments of Biology or Chemistry. Students considering a professional career in a high-technology business or health-oriented businesses or industries may wish to obtain a foundation in the Natural Sciences while using their free electives to pursue additional work in areas such as Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Psychology, Economics, Pre-Law, or Athletic Training. The Bachelor of Science in Natural Science may not be used for a second major or a second degree by majors in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. For further information, contact the coordinator of the Natural Science Program.

Bachelor of Science–Natural Science

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 121 Natural Science: CHEM 111-112 Social Science: PSYC 101 Synthesis: not required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Writing Intensive: writing-intensive course only required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Liberal Studies Electives: BTED/COSC/IFMG101; no courses with SCI prefix			49

Major:			41
Required Courses:
Biology:
BIOL 111	Principles of Biology I	4cr
BIOL 112	Principles of Biology II	4cr
BIOL 150	Human Anatomy	3cr
BIOL 151	Human Physiology	4cr
BIOL 241	General Microbiology	3cr
BIOL 263	Genetics	3cr
Chemistry:
CHEM 231	Organic Chemistry I	4cr
CHEM 232 or CHEM 351	Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry	4cr
Physics:
PHYS 111	Physics I Lecture	3cr
PHYS 112	Physics II Lecture	3cr
PHYS 121	Physics I Lab	1cr
PHYS 122	Physics II Lab	1cr
Mathematics:
MATH 216	Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences	4cr

Other Requirements:			0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level		0-6cr

Free Electives:			24-30

Total Degree Requirements:			120

Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Chiropractic Track (*)

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: 4cr, MATH 121 Natural Science: CHEM 111-112 Social Science: PSYC 101 Synthesis: not required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Writing Intensive: writing-intensive course only required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Liberal Studies Electives: COSC 101, no courses with SCI prefix			49

Major:			41
Required Courses:
BIOL 111	Principles of Biology I	4cr
BIOL 112	Principles of Biology II	4cr
BIOL 150	Human Anatomy	3cr
BIOL 151	Human Physiology	4cr
BIOL 241	General Microbiology	3cr
BIOL 263	Genetics	3cr
CHEM 231	Organic Chemistry I	4cr
CHEM 232 or CHEM 351	Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry	4cr
PHYS 111	Physics I Lecture	3cr
PHYS 121	Physics I Lab	1cr
PHYS 112	Physics II Lecture	3cr
PHYS 122	Physics II Lab	1cr
MATH 216	Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences	4cr

Other Requirements:			0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level

Free Electives:			0-30
Electives to meet minimum of 90 IUP cr and minimum of 24cr in Humanities and Social Sciences for admission to affiliated chiropractic colleges after three years at IUP
Maximum cr for work at affiliated chiropractic school		30cr

Total Degree Requirements:			120

(*) Accelerated three-year New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) and Logan Chiropractic College (LCC) programs. A maximum of 30cr of work may be transferred after the first year at NYCC or LCC. Upon completion of the first year of studies at NYCC or LCC, a transcript from NYCC or LCC is to be sent by the student to the dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics with a note requesting application materials for graduation. (1) Student is to work with his/her advisor to select appropriate free electives for professional school. Additional courses in Biology and HPED 315 or 345 are recommended.

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Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Dentistry Track (*)

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: 4cr, MATH 121 Natural Science: CHEM 111-112 Social Science: PSYC 101 Synthesis: not required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Writing Intensive: writing-intensive course only required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Liberal Studies Electives: COSC 101, no courses with SCI prefix			49

Major:			41
Required Courses:
BIOL 111	Principles of Biology I	4cr
BIOL 112	Principles of Biology II	4cr
BIOL 150	Human Anatomy	3cr
BIOL 151	Human Physiology	4cr
BIOL 241	General Microbiology	3cr
BIOL 263	Genetics	3cr
CHEM 231	Organic Chemistry I	4cr
CHEM 232 or CHEM 351	Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry	4cr
PHYS 111	Physics I Lecture	3cr
PHYS 121	Physics I Lab	1cr
PHYS 112	Physics II Lecture	3cr
PHYS 122	Physics II Lab	1cr
MATH 216	Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences	4cr

Other Requirements:			0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level

Free Electives: (1)			0-30
Electives to meet minimum of 90 IUP cr and minimum of 24cr in Humanities and Social Sciences for admission to affiliated dental school after three years at IUP
Maximum cr for work at affiliated dental school		30cr

Total Degree Requirements:			120

(*) Accelerated three-year Temple University School of Dentistry program. A maximum of 30cr of work may be transferred after the first year at Temple University School of Dentistry. Upon completion of the first year of studies at Temple University School of Dentistry, a transcript from Temple University is to be sent by the student to the dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics with a note requesting application materials for graduation. (1) Student is to work with his/her advisor to select appropriate free electives for professional school. Ceramics and additional courses in Biology are highly recommended.

Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Engineering Track

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 123 Humanities/Philosophy and Religious Studies: PHIL 222 Natural Science: CHEM 111-112 Social Science: ECON 101, PLSC 101 or 111 Synthesis: not required for three-year students Writing Intensive: one course required for three-year students Liberal Studies Electives: MATH 124, no courses with SCI prefix			53

Major:			33-35
Required Courses:
COSC 110	Problem Solving and Structured Programming	3cr
COSC 250	Introduction to Numerical Methods	3cr
MATH 171	Introduction to Linear Algebra	3cr
MATH 241	Differential Equations	3cr
MATH 342	Advanced Mathematics for Applications	4cr
PHYS 131	Physics I-C Lecture	3cr
PHYS 132	Physics II-C Lecture	3cr
PHYS 141	Physics I-C Lab (or PHYS 121 Lab)	1cr
PHYS 142	Physics II-C Lab	1cr
PHYS 331	Modern Physics (2)	3cr
Controlled Electives: One package, depending on program
Chemical Engineering:
CHEM 231	Organic Chemistry I	4cr
CHEM 232	Organic Chemistry II	4cr
Civil Engineering:
MATH 216	Probability and Statistics for Natural Science	4cr
------	Technical elective	3-4cr
Electrical Engineering:
MATH 216	Probability and Statistics for Natural Science	4cr
------	Technical elective	3-4cr
Industrial Engineering:
MATH 216	Probability and Statistics for Natural Science	4cr
------	Technical elective	3-4cr
Materials Science and Engineering:
CHEM 231	Organic Chemistry I	4cr
CHEM 232	Organic Chemistry II	4cr
Mechanical Engineering:
------	Technical electives	6-8cr

Other Requirements:			0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1)

Free Electives:			9

Other Requirements:			about 64
Two years at University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering (2) (3)

(#) Total Degree Requirements:			159-161

(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) A 2.8 cumulative GPA is required for transfer to the University of Pittsburgh. (3) For curriculum information about the cooperative program in engineering with Drexel University, refer to the catalog section for the Physics Department. (#) See advisory paragraph “Timely Completion of Degree Requirements” in the section on Requirements for Graduation.

Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Optometry Track (*)

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 121 Natural Science: CHEM 111-112 Social Science: ECON 101, PSYC 101 Synthesis: not required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Writing Intensive: writing-intensive course only required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Liberal Studies Electives: COSC 101, no courses with SCI prefix			49

Major:			41
Required Courses:
BIOL 111	Principles of Biology I	4cr
BIOL 112	Principles of Biology II	4cr
BIOL 150	Human Anatomy	3cr
BIOL 151	Human Physiology	4cr
BIOL 241	General Microbiology	3cr
BIOL 263	Genetics	3cr
CHEM 231	Organic Chemistry I	4cr
CHEM 232 or CHEM 351	Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry	4cr
PHYS 111	Physics I Lecture	3cr
PHYS 121	Physics I Lab	1cr
PHYS 112	Physics II Lecture	3cr
PHYS 122	Physics II Lab	1cr
MATH 216	Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences	4cr

Other Requirements:			0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level

Free Electives:			0-30
Electives to meet minimum of 90 IUP cr and minimum of 24cr in Humanities and Social Sciences for admission to affiliated optometry school after three years at IUP
Maximum cr for work at affiliated optometry school		30cr

Total Degree Requirements:			120

(*) Accelerated three-year Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) program. A maximum of 30cr of work may be transferred after the first year at PCO. Upon completion of the first year of studies at PCO, a transcript from PCO is to be sent by the student to the dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics with a note requesting application materials for graduation. (1) Student is to work with his/her advisor to select appropriate free electives for professional school. Neurobiology and Optics are highly recommended courses.

Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Pharmacy Track (*)

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 121 Natural Science: CHEM 111-112 Social Sciences: ECON 101, PSYC 101 Synthesis: not required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Writing Intensive: writing-intensive course only required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Liberal Studies Electives: COSC 101, no courses with SCI prefix			49

Major:			41
Required Courses:
BIOL 111	Principles of Biology I	4cr
BIOL 112	Principles of Biology II	4cr
BIOL 150	Human Anatomy	3cr
BIOL 151	Human Physiology	4cr
BIOL 241	General Microbiology	3cr
BIOL 263	Genetics	3cr
CHEM 231	Organic Chemistry I	4cr
CHEM 232 or CHEM 351	Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry	4cr
PHYS 111	Physics I Lecture	3cr
PHYS 121	Physics I Lab	1cr
PHYS 112	Physics II Lecture	3cr
PHYS 122	Physics II Lab	1cr
MATH 216	Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences	4cr

Other Requirements:			0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level

Free Electives: (1)			0-30
Electives to meet minimum of 90 IUP cr and minimum of 24cr in Humanities and Social Sciences for admission to affiliated pharmacy school after three years at IUP
Maximum cr for work at affiliated pharmacy school		30cr

Total Degree Requirements:			120

(*) Accelerated three-year Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy (SUSP) or Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy (LECOMP) program. A maximum of 30cr may be transferred after first year at SUSP or LECOMP. Upon completion of the first year of studies at either SUSP or LECOMP, a transcript from SUSP or LECOMP is to be sent by the student to the dean of the College of Natural Science and Mathematics at IUP with a note requesting application materials for graduation. (1) Student is to work with his/her advisor to select appropriate free electives for professional school. Additional courses in Chemistry and COMM 101 are recommended.

Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Physical Therapy Track (*)

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 121 Natural Science: CHEM 111-112 Social Sciences: PSYC 101 Synthesis: not required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Writing Intensive: writing-intensive course only required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Liberal Studies Electives: COSC 101, no courses with SCI prefix			49

Major:			34
Required Courses:
BIOL 111	Principles of Biology I	4cr
BIOL 112	Principles of Biology II	4cr
BIOL 150	Human Anatomy	3cr
BIOL 151	Human Physiology	4cr
BIOL 241	General Microbiology	3cr
BIOL 263	Genetics	3cr
CHEM 231	Organic Chemistry I	4cr
CHEM 232 or CHEM 351	Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry	4cr
PHYS 111	Physics I Lecture	3cr
PHYS 121	Physics I Lab	1cr
PHYS 112	Physics II Lecture	3cr
PHYS 122	Physics II Lab	1cr
MATH 216	Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences	4cr

Other Requirements:			0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level

Free Electives: (1)			0-30
Electives to meet minimum of 90 IUP cr and minimum of 24cr in Humanities and Social Sciences for admission to affiliated physical therapy school after three years at IUP
Maximum cr for work at affiliated physical therapy school		30cr

Total Degree Requirements:			120

(*) Accelerated three-year Gannon University School of Physical Therapy program. A maximum of 30sh of work may be transferred after the first year at Gannon University School of Physical Therapy. Upon the completion of the first year of studies at Gannon University School of Physical Therapy, a transcript from Gannon University is to be sent by the student to the dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics with a note requesting application materials for graduation. (1) Student is to work with his/her advisor to select appropriate free electives for professional school. Neurobiology, Biomechanics, and Athletic Training are highly recommended.

Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Podiatry Track (*)

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 121 Natural Science: CHEM 111-112 Social Sciences: PSYC 101 Synthesis: not required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Writing Intensive: writing-intensive course only required for three-year students who transfer to a professional school with an articulation agreement Liberal Studies Electives: COSC 101, no courses with SCI prefix			52-55

Major:			41
Required Courses:
BIOL 111	Principles of Biology I	4cr
BIOL 112	Principles of Biology II	4cr
BIOL 150	Human Anatomy	3cr
BIOL 151	Human Physiology	4cr
BIOL 241	General Microbiology	3cr
BIOL 263	Genetics	3cr
CHEM 231	Organic Chemistry I	4cr
CHEM 232 or CHEM 351	Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry	4cr
PHYS 111	Physics I Lecture	3cr
PHYS 121	Physics I Lab	1cr
PHYS 112	Physics II Lecture	3cr
PHYS 122	Physics II Lab	1cr
MATH 216	Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences	4cr

Other Requirements:			0-6
Foreign Language Intermediate Level

Free Electives: (1)			0-30
Electives to meet minimum of 90 IUP cr and minimum of 24cr in Humanities and Social Sciences for admission to affiliated podiatry school after three years at IUP
Maximum cr for work at affiliated podiatry school		30cr

Total Degree Requirements:			120

(*) Accelerated three-year Temple University School of Podiatry program. A maximum of 30sh may be transferred after the first at Temple University School of Podiatry. Upon completion of the first year of studies at Temple University School of Podiatry, a transcript from Temple University is to be sent by the student to the dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at IUP with a note requesting application materials for graduation. (1) Student is to work with his/her advisor to select appropriate free electives for professional school. Additional courses in Biology are recommended.