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Program checklist · B.S.

Biology, Health Sciences, B.S.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania · Shippensburg, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Credits (computed from items)
126-128
Catalog edition
2025-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
216010
CourseShelf checklist
CK_216010_cd3a11a4
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Credit Requirements*

4 items
  1. General Education: 47 credits
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Major Requirements: 54-56 credits
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Free Electives: 17-19 credits
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Total Credits to Graduate: 120 credits
    Not resolved to a course

Health Science Requirements (22-23 cr.)

0 items

    Biology Requirements (14 cr.)

    6 items
    1. BIOL 220
      Microbiology Credits: 4
      As published: “Microbiology”
      4
    2. BIOL 238
      Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4
      As published: “Human Anatomy & Physiology II”
      4
    3. BIOL 260
      Genetics Credits: 4
      As published: “Genetics”
      4
    4. BIOL 300
      Careers in the Health Professions Credits: 1
      As published: “Careers in the Health Professions”
      1
    5. BIOL 499
      Capstone Seminar in Biology Credits: 1
      As published: “Capstone Seminar in Biology”
      1
    6. (BIOL 499 is optional for students admitted into 3+ program)
      Not resolved to a course

    Chemistry Requirements (5 crs.)

    4 items
    1. CHEM 125
      Laboratory IB-Stoichiometry and Reactions Credits: 1
      As published: “Laboratory IB-Stoichiometry and Reactions”
      1
    2. CHEM 122
      Chemical Dynamics Credits: 3
      As published: “Chemical Dynamics”
      3
    3. with
      Not resolved to a course
    4. CHEM 126
      Laboratory IIB-Equilibrium and Instrumentation Credits: 1
      As published: “Laboratory IIB-Equilibrium and Instrumentation”
      1

    Math Requirement (3-4 crs.)

    1 item
    1. MATH 175
      Precalculus Credits: 3
      As published: “Precalculus”
      or: MATH 211 - Calculus I
      3

    Health Science-Related Selectives (32-33 crs.)

    0 items

      Biology Selectives (12-15 crs.)

      13 items
      1. BIOL 162
        Principles of Biology: Organismal Diversity Credits: 4
        As published: “Principles of Biology: Organismal Diversity”
        4
      2. BIOL 317
        Parasitology Credits: 3
        As published: “Parasitology”
        3
      3. BIOL 324
        Pathogenic Microbiology Credits: 3
        As published: “Pathogenic Microbiology”
        3
      4. BIOL 373
        Developmental Biology Credits: 3
        As published: “Developmental Biology”
        3
      5. BIOL 374
        Hematology Credits: 2
        As published: “Hematology”
        2
      6. BIOL 375
        Histology Credits: 3
        As published: “Histology”
        3
      7. BIOL 385
        Cell Biology Credits: 3
        As published: “Cell Biology”
        3
      8. BIOL 408
        Principles of Virology Credits: 3
        As published: “Principles of Virology”
        3
      9. BIOL 409
        Immunology Credits: 3
        As published: “Immunology”
        3
      10. BIOL 418
        Molecular Biology Credits: 3
        As published: “Molecular Biology”
        3
      11. BIOL 450
        Endocrinology Credits: 3
        As published: “Endocrinology”
        3
      12. BIOL 461
        Techniques in Biotechnology Credits: 3
        As published: “Techniques in Biotechnology”
        3
      13. BIOL 391
        Biology Internship I Credits: 1-3
        As published: “Biology Internship I”
        or: BIOL 397 - Introduction to Research
        1-3

      Additional Health Science Selectives (18-21 crs.)

      0 items

        Chemistry

        7 items
        1. CHEM 221
          Modern Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
          As published: “Modern Organic Chemistry I”
          3
        2. with
          Not resolved to a course
        3. CHEM 225
          Laboratory IIIB-Basic Organic Techniques Credits: 1
          As published: “Laboratory IIIB-Basic Organic Techniques”
          1
        4. AND
          Not resolved to a course
        5. CHEM 222
          Modern Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
          As published: “Modern Organic Chemistry II”
          3
        6. with
          Not resolved to a course
        7. CHEM 226
          Laboratory IVB-Experimental Organic Studies Credits: 1
          As published: “Laboratory IVB-Experimental Organic Studies”
          or: CHEM 227 - Introduction to Biochemistry
          1

        Physics

        6 items
        1. PHYS 121
          Introductory Physics I - Lecture Credits: 3
          As published: “Introductory Physics I - Lecture”
          3
        2. with
          Not resolved to a course
        3. PHYS 123
          Physics Ia Laboratory Credits: 1
          As published: “Physics Ia Laboratory”
          1
        4. PHYS 122
          Introductory Physics II - Lecture Credits: 3
          As published: “Introductory Physics II - Lecture”
          3
        5. with
          Not resolved to a course
        6. PHYS 125
          Physics IIa Laboratory Credits: 1
          As published: “Physics IIa Laboratory”
          1

        Psychology

        5 items
        1. PSYC 101
          General Psychology Credits: 3
          As published: “General Psychology”
          3
        2. PSYC 250
          Psychology of Life Span Development Credits: 3
          As published: “Psychology of Life Span Development”
          3
        3. PSYC 265
          Childhood and Adolescence Credits: 3
          As published: “Childhood and Adolescence”
          3
        4. PSYC 330
          Adult Psychopathology Credits: 3
          As published: “Adult Psychopathology”
          3
        5. PSYC 352
          Adulthood and Aging Credits: 3
          As published: “Adulthood and Aging”
          3

        English

        1 item
        1. ENGL 238
          Technical/Professional Writing Credits: 3
          As published: “Technical/Professional Writing”
          3

        Exercise Science

        2 items
        1. EXER 260
          Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
          As published: “Principles of Nutrition”
          3
        2. EXER 278
          Medical Terminology Credits: 3
          As published: “Medical Terminology”
          3

        Disability Studies / Gerontology / Philosophy / Sociology / Languages

        8 items
        1. COST 342
          Health Communication Credits: 3
          As published: “Health Communication”
          3
        2. DISA 100
          Introduction to Disability Studies Credits: 3
          As published: “Introduction to Disability Studies”
          3
        3. FREN 320
          French for the Professions Credits: 3
          As published: “French for the Professions”
          3
        4. GERT 100
          Introduction to Gerontology Credits: 3
          As published: “Introduction to Gerontology”
          3
        5. PHIL 105
          Ethical Theories and Problems Credits: 3
          As published: “Ethical Theories and Problems”
          3
        6. SOCI 369
          Medical Sociology Credits: 3
          As published: “Medical Sociology”
          3
        7. SOCI 371
          Sociology of Aging Credits: 3
          As published: “Sociology of Aging”
          3
        8. SPAN 330
          Spanish for the Professions Credits: 3
          As published: “Spanish for the Professions”
          3

        Management Information Systems

        1 item
        1. ITAN 142
          Business Computer Systems Credits: 3
          As published: “Business Computer Systems”
          3

        Clinical Year

        0 items

          General Education

          0 items

            General Education Requirements

            6 items
            1. Due to some 4 credit directed gen eds, Health Science majors must take 47 credits of gen ed coursework.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Quantitative (Q): MATH 117
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Natural World (N) BIOL 161
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Natural World (N): BIOL 237
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Natural World (N): CHEM 121
              Not resolved to a course
            6. Diversity (D) SOCI 101
              Not resolved to a course

            Free Electives (17-19 crs.)

            0 items

              Advising Notes

              4 items
              1. Students should take BIOL161 and begin their math sequence in their 1st year.
                Not resolved to a course
              2. For students with a math level 5 or higher, chemistry courses could be taken in their first year.
                Not resolved to a course
              3. Students lacking strong chemistry/math backgrounds could consider taking CHEM 105 before CHEM 121.
                Not resolved to a course
              4. Physics is normally taken in the junior year.
                Not resolved to a course
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