Biology
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Saint Francis University
Biology Department
P.O. Box 600
Loretto, PA
15940-0600
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Biology Credits
Major Credit Requirements
The study of the realm of living things is an essential part of any liberal arts education. The goal of this department is to present the life sciences in a manner that stresses the fundamentals of biology with particular emphasis on the important principles which unite the different divisions of biology with one another and with other disciplines such as the humanities, the social sciences and, in particular, with the physical sciences of physics and chemistry.
Moreover, courses are designed to cover all the important phases of modern biology in order to offer the students a complete background in this science and to prepare them best for their future work, whether it be in graduate study and research, teaching, medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, optometry, podiatry, medical technology, physical therapy, public health, forestry, agriculture, conservation, or other related occupations.
In addition to formal coursework, all majors are encouraged to become active members of the Biology Club and the Beta Beta Beta biology honor society, and to apply for summer internships, engage in a departmentally-supervised research project, and participate as laboratory assistants.
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Listed below are the discipline courses required for the various biology concentrations:
A schedule of classes (paradigm) for each specific concentration can be found in the Courses Required pages.
Environmental Science Concentration
A student enrolled in the Environmental Science concentration (BIEN) will receive a fundamental background in the biological sciences as part of their BS degree, but will also be able to pursue interests in ecology and environmental science. For environmental science program details, click here.
Biology 111, 112, 131, 203, 301, 302, 402, 408, 431;
and at least 11 credits from Biology 208, 211, 212, 218, Chemistry 305, and/or any 400-level course not listed above;
Chemistry 101, 102, 201, 202;
Economics 101 or 102;
Management 101 or Political Science 224;
Mathematics 121-122 or 111-112 with approval of the chair;
Physics 104-105;
Political Science 102 or 103 or 303;
Psychology 101;
Sociology 102 or 103;
Statistics 101
* Those considering participation in the Saint Francis University/Duke University cooperative program should follow recommendations for graduate study. Those choosing the 3-2 option may have to accelerate their program at Saint Francis University and should see their advisors as soon as possible for a detailed description of the program. Contact the program coordinator (Dr. Lane Loya) for additional information.
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Molecular Biology Concentration
The Molecular Biology concentration blends a solid background in general biology with more specialized courses such as Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Genetics. In addition, students can tailor their coursework toward their specific goals. Want to contribute to the field of Bioinformatics? Consider enrolling in Computer Programming. Intrigued by medical research? Sign up for Immunology and/or Vertebrate Physiology. Do the chemical reactions that occur in the human body fascinate you? Courses in Physical Chemistry and Bioorganic Chemistry will round out your knowledge.
Biology 111, 112, 131, 301, 302, 401, 402, 405, 430, 431, and ten credits from Biology 212, 305, 398-399, 406, 412-416, 420-424, Neuroscience 279, Computer Science 121, 122, Chemistry 301-302 and 304
Mathematics 121-122 or 130
Physics 104-105 or 121-122
Chemistry 101-102, 201-202
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Podiatry
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Bachelor of Science in Biology (Major Requirements)
Biology 111, 112, 131, 211, 212, 301, 302, 401, 402, and 431;
Two courses from the following: Biology 203, 208, 218,and any 300-, 400-, or 500- level Biology course.
Mathematics 121-122 or 111-112 with approval of the chair;
Physics 104-105 or 121-122
Chemistry 101, 102, 201, 202
** Chemistry 301 and 302 are recommended for students preparing for graduate study.
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Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Major Requirements)
Biology 111, 112, 131, 301, 402, and 431;
Four courses from the following: Biology 203, 211, 212, 218, and any 300-, 400-, or 500- level courses;
Chemistry 101, 102, plus 201-202 or 203-204;
Mathematics 121-122 or 111-112 with approval of the chair;
Physics 104-105 or 121-122
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Marine Biology Concentration (Track I)
Biology 111, 112, 131, 211, 218, 301, 402, 431, and two of the following three courses: Biology 203, 302, 401;
Eight to nine credits of Marine Biology;
(can include 6 credits from Biology 312, 322, or Marine Biology internships);
Mathematics 121-122 or 111-112 with approval of the chair;
Physics 104-105 or 121-122;
Chemistry 101, 102, 201, 202;
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Marine Biology Concentration (Track II)
Biology 111, 131, 208, 218, 402, 431, and six credits of Marine Biology from Wallops Island or Marine Biology internships;
Three courses from the following: Biology 112, 203, 211, 301, 302, 322, 326, 301, and 401, of which one course must be of the cellular basis;
Chemistry 105 or 101-102 or 103-104 as determined by the program coordinator;
Math 11, Stat 101, Psyc 101;
plus five courses from the following with no more than three courses from one area: Educ 210, Educ 302, Art 111, Art 115, Art 300, Comm 308, Comm 210, Comm 310, Thtr 103, Thtr 110-113, Thtr 120, Thtr 200, Thtr 301, Mgmt 101, Mgmt 302, Psyc 201, Psyc 302, Psyc 303, Psyc 314
Highly recommended are Scuba certification, and first aid and CPR certification.
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Pre-Pharmacy
The Pre-Pharmacy program at Saint Francis University is part of an agreement with The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's (LECOM) School of Pharmacy.
There is a "2 + 3" program and "3 + 3 program" available.
In the 2+ 3 program, the first two years (Phase I) are spent at Saint Francis University with completion of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree in three more years at LECOM (Phase II). In the 3+3 program, the first three years are spent at Saint Francis University with completion of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree in three more years at LECOM.
Courses required at Saint Francis for Phase I of the program:
Biology 111 and 212; Chemistry 101, 102, 201, 202
Math 121 and 122; Computer Science 101; Statistics 101; Physics 121
CORE 101, 102, 103, 104; English 103 and 104; History 101
Fine Arts Elective; Economics 101; Religious Studies 205; Philosophy 205
Psychology 101 or Sociology 101; Speech 103
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Biology Pre-Professional Concentration
Biology 111, 131, 211, 212, 406, 301 and 401 taken in the same semester, 302 and 405 taken in the same semester, 402 and 431;
one additional course from the following: Biology 112, 203, 208, 398-399;
any 400-500-level Biology course;
Mathematics 121-122;
Chemistry 101, 102, 201, 202;
Physics 104-105 or 121-122
** Pre-medical students are encouraged to take physical chemistry and participate in an undergraduate research project.
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Biochemistry Concentration
Biology 111, 112, 131, 301, 302, 401, 402, 405, 431, and six credits from Biology 398-399, 406, 412-416, 420-424 and 430;
Mathematics 121-122;
Physics 104-105 or 121-122;
Chemistry 101-102, 201-202 and 301
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Biology Secondary Education
Biology 111, 112, 131, 301, 302, 402, and 431;
three courses from the following: Biology 211-212 or 205-206, 203, 208, 218, and any 300-, 400-, or 500- level course;
Mathematics 121-122 or 111-112 with approval of the chair;
Physics 104-105 or 121-122;
Chemistry 101, 102, 203, 204;
plus education courses listed under the secondary education program.
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Medical Technology
Biology 111, 131, 205, 206, 214, 231, 301, 305, and 331;
Mathematics 121-122 or 111-112 with approval of the chair;
Physics 104 or 121
Chemistry 101, 102, 203, 204
Statistics 101
Computer science recommended
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Neuroscience Minor
Neuroscience 279 and 450;
nine additional credits from the following, beyond the requirements in the students' major: Psychology 205, 302, 303, 305, 314, Chemistry 103/104 or higher, Biology 111 or 205/206 or equivalent, Biology 301, 401, 405, 406, Physical Therapy 402.
** Prerequisite for enrollment in the Neuroscience program is successful completion of one of the following courses: Psychology 101; Biology 111; Chemistry 101 or 103.
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Biology Minor
Biology 111 plus four Biology courses selected from Biology 112 or any courses numbered 200 or higher with the exception of Biology 312, 398-399, 408, 412-416, 420, 421-424, 430, 431, and 501.
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