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- Bachelor of Science with a Comprehensive Major in Biology
- Bachelor of Science with a Comprehensive Major in Health Sciences
General Studies
The General Studies requirements for Chadron State College are available on a separate page for easy reference.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete a program of study from the Department of Physical and Life Sciences:
- Will be able to consistently apply logical reasoning and critical thinking, not constrained by convention or prejudice.
- Will be fluent in the foundations of knowledge needed for tomorrow's scientists and teachers of science.
- Will have acquired, through knowledge and study, a sense of appreciation of our world.
- Will possess the skills of inquiry and study needed to understand the true nature of the universe.
The Degree of Bachelor of Science with a comprehensive major in Biology
This degree provides health professionals an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree is not intended to replace a bachelor’s degree in a specific health profession; therefore, consultation with the Registrar and the Health Professions Office at Chadron State College regarding the appropriateness of this degree for each student is important.
A student must complete the core requirements, an option, and the General Studies requirements. Students pursuing a comprehensive major in biology should take MATH 138 or 232 as their General Studies Math requirement. NOTE: Students may earn only one option within the Biology Major, although they are encouraged to take additional courses to expand their scientific knowledge and abilities.
Core Requirements
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 138 & 138L | General Botany & Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 139 & 139L | General Zoology & Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 225 | Cellular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 239 BIOL 458 |
Animal Classification or Evolution |
3 |
| BIOL 311 | Biology Seminar I | 1 |
| BIOL 332 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 341 & 341L | Microbiology & Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 410 | Biology Seminar II | 1 |
|
CHEM 131 & 131L |
College Chemistry I & Lab OR Survey of Chemistry & Lab |
4 |
| CHEM 335 & 335L (Note 2) CHEM 433 & 433L |
Biochemistry I & Lab |
4 |
| Total hours | 29 | |
| 1. CHEM 131/131L may be substituted. Students should look at option requirements and career expectations/graduate program entrance requirements and discuss with faculty advisor whether CHEM 140/140L or CHEM 131/131L and CHEM 132/132L is appropriate. 2. Students should discuss appropriate course selection with faculty advisor; generally, students pursuing a human biology or molecular biology option will take Biochemistry I; those focusing in environmental biology will generally take Environmental Chemistry. |
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Human Biology Option
Students must complete the core requirements; the courses listed below; and one year of an appropriately accredited professional program.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 29 | |
| BIOL 340 & 340L | Human Anatomy & Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 342 & 342L | Human Physiology & Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 343 & 343L OR BIOL 456 & 456L |
Parasitology & Lab Pathogenic Micro & Lab |
3 |
| BIOL 430 OR BIOL 433 & 433L |
Immunology Human Biomechanics & Lab |
3 |
| BIOL 432 & 432L | Developmental Biol & Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 449 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 231 & 231L | Survey of Org Chem & Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 131 | General Psychology | 4 |
| Total hours | 56 | |
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
| C A 130 | Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| ENG 135 | Composition I** | 3 |
| ENG 137 | Technical Writing I** | 3 |
| ENG 233 | Elements of Literature | 3 |
| GEOG 300 | World Cultures | 3 |
| HIST 233 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HUM 231 | The Humanistic Tradition | 3 |
| HUM 335 | Comparative Religions | 3 |
| MATH 232 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL 231 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 131 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 334 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 230 | Society: Structure & Process | 3 |
| SOC 231 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total hours | 42 | |
| **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339. | ||
| Description | Hours |
|---|---|
| Minimum hours through CSC | 96 |
| One year of a professional program - Upper Division Hours | 34 |
| Minimum total | 125 |
The Degree of Bachelor of Science with a Comprehensive Major in Health Sciences
This degree provides health professionals an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree is not intended to replace a bachelor’s degree in a specific health profession; therefore, consultation with the Registrar and the Health Professions Office at Chadron State College regarding the appropriateness of this degree for each student is important.
To be eligible for this degree, each student must have successfully completed one or more of the following in an appropriately accredited professional program:
- A twelve month professional program in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Medical Technology).
- An eighteen month or longer professional program in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiation Therapy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Mortuary Science, or Respiratory Therapy.
- One year of a professional program in Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Optometry, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Osteopathic Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, or a professional program in another of the health sciences that requires three or more years of study.
A student with eighteen months or more of professional education in a field not listed above may earn this degree by requesting specific permission and approval of the Registrar and the Health Professions Office. Chadron State College will determine the appropriate application of credits for each professional program listed by each applicant.
The professional program(s) attended must require a high school diploma or equivalent as an entrance requirement and have at least 25% of the training program as academic work in the classroom. The remaining 75% can be clinical training. The student is responsible for proving these conditions exist.
To earn this degree the student must complete at least 30 semester hours of Chadron State College credit before or after the professional program of studies, the comprehensive major as subsequently described, 45 upper division hours, 125 semester hours of college credit, and the General Studies requirements as subsequently listed. Should the professional program component not total 35 semester hours the student must earn additional Chadron State College credit at the upper division level to meet the 125 total credit hour minimum.
Admission requirements to a professional program and thus graduation requirements may change between the date a catalog is printed and the date a student may expect to be graduated. Therefore, each student must consult with the Health Professions Office/Advisor and the Registrar’s Office at CSC as well as the professional school(s) of their choice at least once each calendar year for the latest requirements.
Each student must complete the core requirements, one option, the listed General Studies, and elective courses.
Core Requirements
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 131 | Fundamentals of Cellular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 139 & 139L | General Zoology & Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 231 & 231L BIOL 340 & 340L |
Anatomy and Physiology & Lab or Human Anatomy & Lab |
4 |
| BIOL 311 | Biology Seminar I | 1 |
| BIOL 341 & 341L | Microbiology & Lab (Note 1) | 4 |
| BIOL 410 | Biology Seminar II | 1 |
| CHEM 131 & 131L | College Chemistry I & Lab (Note 1) | 4 |
| CHEM 132 & 132L | College Chemistry II & Lab (Note 1) | 5 |
| CHEM 231 & 231L | Intro to Organic Chem & Lab (Note 2) | 4 |
| CHEM 435 & 435L | Biochemistry & Lab (Notes 2, 3) | 4 |
| PHYS 151 & 151L | College Physics & Lab I (Note 4) | 5 |
| Total hours | 33-38 | |
| 1. Pre-physical therapy and radiological technology students must replace the courses listed with CHEM 140/140L. 2. Pre-dental students must replace the courses listed with CHEM 233/233L and CHEM 234/234L. 3. Pre-occupational therapy students may substitute FCS 337, Nutrition, for this course. 4. Pre-clinical laboratory science students must replace the courses listed with BIOL 412/512. |
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Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) Option
Students must complete the core requirements; the courses listed below, and NAACLS approved program in Medical Technology.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 36 | |
| BIOL 323 & 323L | Basic Hematology & Lab | 2 |
| BIOL 332 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 343 & 343L | Parasitology & Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 430 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIOL 456 & 456L | Pathogenic Microbiology & Lab | 3 |
| CHEM 332 & 332L | Analytical Instrument & Lab | 3 |
| Total hours | 51 | |
General Studies
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| C A 130 | Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| ENG 135 | Composition I** | 3 |
| ENG 137 | Technical Writing I** | 3 |
| ENG 233 | Elements of Literature | 3 |
| HUM 231 | The Humanistic Tradition | 3 |
| MATH 232 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL 231 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 131 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 231 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Humanities, History or Government elective | 3 | |
| Total hours | 30 | |
| **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses including ENG 240, 337, and 339. | ||
General Electives
Seven hours of elective courses must be selected from any area of the Chadron State College catalog with advisor consultation.
| Description | Hours |
|---|---|
| Minimum hours through CSC | 90 |
| Professional Program CLS (Medical Technology)-Upper Division Hours | 35 |
| Minimum total | 125 |
Chadron State College is affiliated with the Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) Program at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Chadron State College’s preprofessional program meets the requirements of many, if not all, NAACLS accredited professional schools in the United States. The Clinical Laboratory Sciences curriculum for Rapid City Regional Hospital follows the course descriptions for Biology. Successful completion of course work is required, but completion of the registry exam is not required for the degree.
Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Option
Students must complete the core requirements as well as the courses listed below; and one year of an appropriately accredited professional program in Chiropractic Medicine.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 38 | |
| BIOL 342 & 342L | Human Physiology & Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 152 & 152L | College Physics II & Lab | 5 |
| Upper Division Program Electives* | 6 | |
| Total hours | 53 | |
| *Upper division program electives must be selected from courses in Science, Mathematics, Information Science and Technology, Business Administration, Business Management, Psychology, English, and/or Speech, with advisor consultation. | ||
General Studies
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| C A 130 | Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| ENG 137 | Technical Writing I** | 3 |
| ENG 233 | Elements of Literature | 3 |
| HUM 231 | The Humanistic Tradition | 3 |
| MATH 232 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL 231 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 131 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 334 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 231 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total hours | 30 | |
| **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339. | ||
General Electives
Seven hours of elective courses must be selected from any area of the Chadron State College catalog with advisor consultation.
| Description | Hours |
|---|---|
| Minimum hours through CSC | 90 |
| One year of a professional program in Chiropractic Medicine - Upper Division Hours | 35 |
| Minimum total | 125 |
Pre-Occupational Therapy Option
Students must complete the core requirements; the courses listed below; and one year of an appropriately accredited professional program in Occupational Therapy.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 37-38 | |
| ART 228 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| BIOL 342 & 342L | Human Physiology & Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 433 & 433L | Analysis of Human Mvt & Lab | 4 |
| FCS 320 | Aging and Death | 3 |
| SW 231 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| Total hours | 54-55 | |
General Studies
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| C A 130 | Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| ENG 135 | Composition I** | 3 |
| ENG 137 | Technical Writing I** | 3 |
| ENG 233 | Elements of Literature | 3 |
| GEOG 300 | World Cultures | 3 |
| HIST 233 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HUM 231 | The Humanistic Tradition | 3 |
| HUM 335 | Comparative Religions | 3 |
| MATH 232 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL 231 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 131 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 334 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 230 | Society: Structure & Process | 3 |
| SOC 231 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total hours | 42 | |
| **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339. | ||
| Description | Hours |
|---|---|
| Minimum hours through CSC | 96 |
| One year of a professional program in Occupational Therapy - Upper Division Hours | 34 |
| Minimum total | 125 |
Pre-Optometry Option
Students must complete the core requirements; the courses listed below; and one year of an appropriately accredited professional program in Optometry.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 38 | |
| BIOL 342 & 342L | Human Physiology & Lab | 4 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 232 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PHYS 152 & 152L | College Physics II & Lab | 5 |
| Total hours | 55 | |
General Studies
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| C A 130 | Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| ENG 135 | Composition I** | 3 |
| ENG 137 | Technical Writing I** | 3 |
| ENG 233 | Elements of Literature | 3 |
| HUM 231 | The Humanistic Tradition | 3 |
| MATH 134 | Plane Trigonometry | 3 |
| PHIL 231 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 131 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 334 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Social Science elective | 3 | |
| Total hours | 30 | |
| **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339. | ||
General Electives
Five hours of elective courses must be selected from any area of the Chadron State College catalog with advisor consultation.
| Description | Hours |
|---|---|
| Minimum hours through CSC | 90 |
| One year of a professional program in Optometry - Upper Division Hours | 35 |
| Minimum total | 125 |
Pre-Podiatric Medicine Option
Students must complete the core requirements as well as the courses listed below; and one year of an appropriately accredited professional program in Podiatric Medicine.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 38 | |
| PHYS 152 & 152L | College Physics II & Lab | 5 |
| Upper Division Program Electives* | 10 | |
| Total hours | 53 | |
| *Upper division program electives must be selected from courses in Science, Mathematics, Information Science and Technology, Business Administration, Business Management, Psychology, English, and/or Speech, with advisor consultation. | ||
General Studies
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| C A 130 | Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| ENG 135 | Composition I** | 3 |
| ENG 137 | Technical Writing I** | 3 |
| ENG 233 | Elements of Literature | 3 |
| HUM 231 | The Humanistic Tradition | 3 |
| MATH 232 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL 231 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 131 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 334 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 231 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total hours | 30 | |
| **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339. | ||
General Electives
Seven hours of elective courses must be selected from any area of the Chadron State College catalog with advisor consultation.
| Description | Hours |
|---|---|
| Minimum hours through CSC | 90 |
| One year of a professional program in Podiatry Medicine - Upper Division Hours | 35 |
| Minimum total | 125 |
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option
Students interested in earning this degree from Chadron State College must complete the core requirements; the courses listed below and one year of an accredited professional program in veterinary medicine.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 38 | |
| AGRI 132 | Animal Science | 4 |
| AGRI 234 & 234L | Prin of Animal Nutrition & Lab | 3 |
| AGRI 410 | Agriculture Seminar | 1 |
| AGRI 427 & 427L | Animal Physiology & Lab | 4 |
| AGRI 447 | Animal Breeding and Reproduction | 3 |
| BIOL 332 | Genetics | 3 |
| Total hours | 56 | |
General Studies
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 432 & 432L | Developmental Biology & Lab | 3 |
| C A 130 CA 230 CA 233 |
Interpersonal Comm or Conflict Resolution & Mediation or Presentational Speaking |
3 |
| ENG 135 | Composition I** | 3 |
| ENG 137 | Technical Writing** | 3 |
| HUM 231 | The Humanistic Tradition | 3 |
| MATH 232 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PHYS 152 & 152L | College Physics II & Lab | 5 |
| SPAN 131 | First Year Spanish | 3 |
| General Studies Electives: 12 hours to fulfill General Studies requirements in Government, History, Humanities, and Reason & Values | 12 | |
| Total hours | 38 | |
| **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339. | ||
| Description | Hours |
|---|---|
| Minimum hours through CSC | 93 |
| One year of a professional program in Veterinary School | 32 |
| Minimum total | 125 |
General Health Care Option
This option is available only to those students pursuing a career choice for which an option is not described. The elective courses for this option will be selected by the student and the student’s advisor at Chadron State College and approved by the Registrar and the Dean of the School of Mathematics and Science. The courses selected for this option must total 21 semester credit hours. The courses selected will typically be in the science and mathematics areas but can be from other disciplines if it best serves the needs of the student.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 38 | |
| Program Electives (See above paragraph) | 16 | |
| Total hours | 54 | |
General Studies
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| C A 130 | Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| ENG 135 | Composition I** | 3 |
| ENG 137 | Technical Writing I** | 3 |
| ENG 233 | Elements of Literature | 3 |
| HUM 231 | The Humanistic Tradition | 3 |
| MATH 232 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL 231 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 131 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 231 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Humanities, History or Government elective | 3 | |
| Total hours | ||
| **Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339. | ||
General Electives
Six hours of elective courses must be selected from any area of the Chadron State College catalog with advisor consultation.
| Description | Hours |
|---|---|
| Minimum hours through CSC | 90 |
| Minimum hours from professional program - Upper Division Hours | 35 |
| Minimum total | 125 |
Radiologic Technology Option
This program is specific to the Regional West Medical Center (RWMC) Radiologic Technology Certificate Program. Students must complete the core requirements as well as the courses listed below, and all prerequisites and required courses in the Radiologic Technology Certificate Program. Degree requirements may be different for other accredited Radiologic Technology programs.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements* | 31 | |
| Radiologic Technology Courses ** | 71 | |
| Total hours | 102 | |
Radiologic Technology Prerequisites***
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Math 142 | College Algebra | 4 |
| IST 130 | Intro to Computer Applications | 3 |
| Total hours | 7 | |
General Studies
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| C A 130 | Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| ENG 135 | Composition I**** | 3 |
| ENG 137 | Technical Writing I**** | 3 |
| ENG 233 | Elements of Literature | 3 |
| HUM 231 | The Humanistic Tradition | 3 |
| MATH 232 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL 231 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 131 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 231 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Electives in Humanities, History or Government | 3 | |
| Total hours | 30 | |
*Students substitute Health Physics I, Radiation Physics I, and Radiobiology from the RWMC Radiologic Technology Certificate Program for CHEM 435 with lab.
**Up to forty-three (43) hours of the RWMC Radiologic Technology Certificate Program may be applied to the CSC upper division requirement.
***These courses are additional required prerequisites for admission to the RWMC Radiologic Technology Program that are not included in the CSC General Studies requirements.
****Students proficient in writing are encouraged to register for advanced composition courses, including ENG 240, 337, and 339.
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