2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
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Coordinator |
Andrew C. Browe |
Website: www.iup.edu/preprofessional
The program leading to the B.S. degree with a major in Natural Science is designed to prepare students for admission to professional schools–chiropractic, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy, and podiatry. Another separate track prepares students for further study in engineering. The B.S. degree with a major 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 B.A. or B.S. 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 B.S. degree with a major 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.
NOTE: Agreements for two new tracks have been set up and will be available pending approval.
• Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Audiology Track
• Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Physician Assistant Track
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 121 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/IFMG 101; no courses with SCI prefix |
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Major: |
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Required Courses: |
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Biology: |
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Principles of Biology I |
4cr |
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Principles of Biology II |
4cr |
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Human Anatomy |
3cr |
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Human Physiology |
4cr |
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General Microbiology |
3cr |
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Genetics |
3cr |
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Chemistry: |
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Organic Chemistry I |
4cr |
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CHEM 232 or |
Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry |
4cr |
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Physics: |
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Physics I Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics II Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics I Lab |
1cr |
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Physics II Lab |
1cr |
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Mathematics: |
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Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences |
4cr |
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Other Requirements: |
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Foreign Language Intermediate Level |
0-6cr |
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Free Electives: |
24-30 |
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Total Degree Requirements: |
120 |
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: 4cr, MATH 121 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 |
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| Major: | 41 | ||
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Principles of Biology I |
4cr |
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Principles of Biology II |
4cr |
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Human Anatomy |
3cr |
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Human Physiology |
4cr |
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General Microbiology |
3cr |
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| BIOL 263 | Genetics | 3cr | |
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Organic Chemistry I |
4cr |
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CHEM 232 or |
Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry |
4cr |
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Physics I Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics I Lab |
1cr |
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Physics II Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics II Lab |
1cr |
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| MATH 216 | Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences | 4cr | |
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| Foreign Language Intermediate Level | |||
| Free Electives: | 0-30 | ||
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Electives to meet minimum of 90 IUP cr and minimum of 24cr in |
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| Maximum cr for work at affiliated chiropractic school | 30cr | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(*) 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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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: 4cr, MATH 121 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 |
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| Major: | 41 | ||
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Principles of Biology I |
4cr |
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Principles of Biology II |
4cr |
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Human Anatomy |
3cr |
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Human Physiology |
4cr |
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General Microbiology |
3cr |
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| BIOL 263 | Genetics | 3cr | |
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Organic Chemistry I |
4cr |
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CHEM 232 or |
Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry |
4cr |
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Physics I Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics I Lab |
1cr |
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Physics II Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics II Lab |
1cr |
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| MATH 216 | Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences | 4cr | |
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Requirements: |
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| Free Electives: (1) | 0-30 | ||
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Electives to meet minimum of 90 IUP cr and minimum of 24cr in |
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Maximum cr for work at affiliated dental school |
30cr | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(*) 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. |
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 123 Humanities/Philosophy and Religious Studies: PHIL 222 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 |
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Major: |
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Required Courses: |
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Problem Solving and Structured Programming |
3cr |
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Introduction to Numerical Methods |
3cr |
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Introduction to Linear Algebra |
3cr |
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Differential Equations |
3cr |
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Advanced Mathematics for Applications |
4cr |
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Physics I-C Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics II-C Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics I-C Lab (or PHYS 121 Lab) |
1cr |
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Physics II-C Lab |
1cr |
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Modern Physics (2) |
3cr |
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Controlled Electives: One package, depending on program |
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Chemical Engineering: |
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Organic Chemistry I |
4cr |
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Organic Chemistry II |
4cr |
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Civil Engineering: |
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Probability and Statistics for Natural Science |
4cr |
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Technical elective |
3-4cr |
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Electrical Engineering: |
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Probability and Statistics for Natural Science |
4cr |
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Technical elective |
3-4cr |
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Industrial Engineering: |
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Probability and Statistics for Natural Science |
4cr |
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Technical elective |
3-4cr |
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Materials Science and Engineering: |
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Organic Chemistry I |
4cr |
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Organic Chemistry II |
4cr |
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Mechanical Engineering: |
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Technical electives |
6-8cr |
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Other
Requirements: |
0-6 |
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Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1) |
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Free Electives: |
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Other Requirements: |
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Two years at University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering (2, 3) |
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(#) Total Degree Requirements: |
159-161 |
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(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. |
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Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Optometry Track (*)
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Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 121 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 |
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| Major: | 41 | ||
| Required Courses: | |||
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Principles of Biology I |
4cr |
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Principles of Biology II |
4cr |
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Human Anatomy |
3cr |
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Human Physiology |
4cr |
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General Microbiology |
3cr |
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| BIOL 263 | Genetics | 3cr | |
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Organic Chemistry I |
4cr |
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CHEM 232 or |
Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry |
4cr |
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Physics I Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics I Lab |
1cr |
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Physics II Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics II Lab |
1cr |
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| MATH 216 | Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences | 4cr | |
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Other
Requirements: |
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| Foreign Language Intermediate Level | |||
| Free Electives: | 0-30 | ||
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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 |
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Maximum cr for work at affiliated optometry school |
30cr | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(*) 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. |
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Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Pharmacy Track (*)
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 121 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 |
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| Major: | 41 | ||
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Principles of Biology I |
4cr |
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Principles of Biology II |
4cr |
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Human Anatomy |
3cr |
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Human Physiology |
4cr |
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General Microbiology |
3cr |
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| BIOL 263 | Genetics | 3cr | |
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Organic Chemistry I |
4cr |
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CHEM 232 or |
Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry |
4cr |
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Physics I Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics I Lab |
1cr |
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Physics II Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics II Lab |
1cr |
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| MATH 216 | Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences | 4cr | |
| Other Requirements: | 0-6 | ||
| Foreign Language Intermediate Level | |||
| Free Electives: (1) | 0-30 | ||
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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 |
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Maximum cr for work at affiliated pharmacy school |
30cr | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(*) 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 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 Chemistry and COMM 101 are recommended. |
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Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Physical Therapy Track (*)
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Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 121 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 |
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| Major: | 41 | ||
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Principles of Biology I |
4cr |
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Principles of Biology II |
4cr |
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Human Anatomy |
3cr |
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Human Physiology |
4cr |
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General Microbiology |
3cr |
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| BIOL 263 | Genetics | 3cr | |
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Organic Chemistry I |
4cr |
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CHEM 232 or |
Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry |
4cr |
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Physics I Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics I Lab |
1cr |
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Physics II Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics II Lab |
1cr |
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| MATH 216 | Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences | 4cr | |
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Other Requirements: |
0-6 | ||
| Foreign Language Intermediate Level | |||
| Free Electives: (1) | 0-30 | ||
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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 |
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| Maximum cr for work at affiliated physical therapy school | 30cr | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(*) 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. |
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Bachelor of Science–Natural Science/Pre-Podiatry Track (*)
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 121 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 |
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| Major: | 41 | ||
| Required Courses: | |||
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Principles of Biology I |
4cr |
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Principles of Biology II |
4cr |
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Human Anatomy |
3cr |
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Human Physiology |
4cr |
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General Microbiology |
3cr |
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| BIOL 263 | Genetics | 3cr | |
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Organic Chemistry I |
4cr |
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CHEM 232 or |
Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry |
4cr |
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Physics I Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics I Lab |
1cr |
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Physics II Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics II Lab |
1cr |
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| MATH 216 | Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences | 4cr | |
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Other
Requirements: |
0-6 | ||
| Foreign Language Intermediate Level | |||
| Free Electives: (1) | 0-30 | ||
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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 |
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| Maximum cr for work at affiliated podiatry school | 30cr | ||
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