UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (BS) 1
Biomedical Sciences (BS)
Degree Requirements
Biomedical Sciences (BS)
Credit
Hours
Requirements:
121
Area I - Written Composition
6
EH 101
3 hrs
EH 102
3 hrs
Area II - Humanities & Fine Arts
12
CA 110
3 hrs
ARH 100, ARH 103, ARH 123, ARH 240, ARH
242, ARS 101, DRA 110, MUL 101
3 hrs
EH 215 or EH 216 or EH 225 or EH 226 or EH
235 or EH 236
3 hrs
*Humanities Elective (recommend PHL 121 if
HY sequence chosen)
3 hrs
Area III - Natural Sciences & Math
12
MA 125
4 hrs
CH 131/CH 131L
4 hrs
CH 132/CH 132L
4 hrs
Area IV - History, Social & Behavioral Sciences
12
PSY 120
3 hrs
HY 101 orHY 102 or HY 135 orHY 136
3 hrs
SY 109
3 hrs
*Social Science Elective
3 hrs
Area V - Preprofessional, Major & Electives
29
BLY 121/BLY 121L
4 hrs
BLY 122/BLY 122L
4 hrs
CH 201
4 hrs
CH 202
4 hrs
PH 114
5 hrs
PH 115
5 hrs
ST 210
3 hrs
CIS 150 Intro to Computer Applications OR CIS
010 Computer proficiency exam (passed)
*Must complete two course sequence in Literature or History
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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (BS) 2
Major Requirements
Humanities/Fine Arts
3 hrs
General Elective
3 hrs
Biomedical Sciences courses:
BMD 201 - Seminars in Biomedical Sciences
1 hr
BMD 311 - Human Anatomy
3 hrs
BMD 321 - Biochemistry I
3 hrs
BMD 322 - Biochemistry II
3 hrs
BMD 323 - Biochemistry Laboratory
1 hr
BMD 334 - Human Physiology I
3 hrs
BMD 335 - Human Physiology II
3 hrs
BMD 336 - Physiology Laboratory (W)
1 hr
BMD 401 - Immunology
3 hrs
BMD 402 - Medical Microbiology
5 hrs
BMD 410 - Pathophysiology
3 hrs
BMD 430 - Neuroscience*
4 hrs
BMD 450 - Introduction to Research
2 hrs
BMD 493 - Issues in Biomedical Sciences (W)
3 hrs
And either
BMD 499 (*Honors students taking BMD 499
may substitute BMD 420 for BMD 430 above;
See Advisor)
6 hrs
Or
BMD 420 (3 credits) plus at least 3 credits of
Math/Science Elective (BMD 210, 350, 494, MA
126, ST 310, BLY 205, 215, 311, 341, 363, 459,
CH 265, CH 499 or other courses as approved)
6 hrs
Graduation Plan
Biomedical Sciences BMD (BS)
Note: This form does not guarantee course availability. Please check the appropriate Schedule of Classes.
First Year
Credit
Hours
Fall Semester
14
EH
101
English Comp I (I)
3 hrs
BLY
121
General Biology I
3 hrs
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BLY
121L
Gen Biology I Lab
1 hrs
CH
131
Gen Chemistry I
3 hrs
CH
131L
Gen Chemistry I Lab
1 hrs
PSY
120
General Psychology
3 hrs
Spring Semester
15
EH
102
Composition II
3 hrs
BLY
122
Gen Biology II
3 hrs
BLY
122L
Gen Biology II Lab
1 hrs
CH
132
Gen Chemistry II
3 hrs
CH
132L
Gen Chemistry II Lab
1 hrs
MA
125
Calculus I
4 hrs
Second Year
Credit
Hours
Fall Semester
16
CH
201
Organic Chem I
3 hrs
CH
201L
Organic Chem Lab I
1 hrs
PH
114
Physics-Alg/Trig I
5 hrs
Lit Elective
3 hrs
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Fine Arts Elective
3 hrs
BMD
201
Semi-Biomed Sci
1 hrs
CH
202
Organic Chem II
3 hrs
CH
202L
Organic Chem Lab II
1 hrs
PH
115
Physics-Algebra/Trig II
5 hrs
ST
210
Statistical Reasoning
3 hrs
EH
2
____
2
Spring Semester
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CA
110
Public Speaking
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (BS) 4
3 hrs
Third Year
Credit
Hours
Fall Semester
15
BMD
311
Human Anatomy
3 hrs
BMD
321
Biochemistry I
3 hrs
BMD
334
Human Physiol I
3 hrs
Social Sci Elective
3 hrs
History Elective
3 hrs
2
_______
HY____
2
Spring Semester
14
BMD
322
Biochemistry II
3 hrs
BMD
323
Biochemistry Lab
1 hrs
BMD
335
Human Physiol II
3 hrs
BMD
336
Human Physiol Lab-W
1 hrs
CIS
150
Intro-Comp Apps
OR
CIS
010
Comp Prof.
Exam (passed)
AND
1
General Elective
3 hrs
2
Social Science Elective
3 hrs
_______
_______
Fourth Year
Credit
Hours
Fall Semester
15
BMD
401
Immunology
3 hrs
BMD
420
Pharm*
3 hrs
Hon Res Thesis-W
3 hrs
OR
BMD
499
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BMD
430
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (BS) 5
Neurosci*
4 hrs
BMD
499
Hon Res Thesis-W
3 hrs
BMD
493
BMD Issues-W
3 hrs
Humanities Elec
3 hrs
OR
2
_______
Spring Semester
BMD
402
2
_______
16
Medical Microbiology
5 hrs
Math/Science Elec*
3 hrs
OR
BMD
499
Honors Research ThesisW
BMD
410
Pathophysiology
3 hrs
BMD
450
Intro Research
2 hrs
General Elective
3 hrs
1
_______
Notes
1
General electives can be chosen from any courses to reach the 121 total credits required for graduation.
2
Electives are listed on back.
3
A two-course sequence must be completed in either Literature or History.
* Honors students may take: BMD 420 Pharmacology OR BMD 430 Neurosciences with 499 Honors Research Thesis
Department Information
Biomedical Sciences Administrative Staff
(251) 445-9265
Chair
William B. Davis
Professors
Davis, Spector, Turrens
Professor Emeritus
Covey
Associate Professors
Henderson, Stanfield, Mockett
Assistant Professors
Dugger, Thulasiraman, Shokolenko, Swiger
Clinical Assistant Professor
Ravine
Department of Biomedical Sciences web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/biomedical
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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (BS) 6
The Department of Biomedical Sciences is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate preparation for those students
interested in pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, basic medical research, biomedical education or other health professions.
The curriculum is designed to provide students a strong general education in the humanities, arts, social sciences, mathematics,
and sciences, followed by in-depth study in the basic medical sciences. The program offers an optional Honors Research Thesis
(BMD 499) to qualified students consisting of a first-hand research laboratory apprenticeship in biomedical research under the
mentorship of a faculty scientist. Students interested in the Honors Research Thesis option should contact Dr. Michael Spector
for information. The Biomedical Sciences curriculum as a whole is aimed at establishing a conceptual framework from which the
student can pursue post baccalaureate educational experiences in the biomedical sciences, particularly medicine, dentistry, or
Ph.D. study in Basic Medical Sciences, as well as in a variety of health and science related fields. In addition, the Department
of Biomedical Sciences offers basic medical science course work that serves as a background for students wishing to pursue
professional component programs in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions. For more information, visit the
departmental web site at: http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/biomedical
Pre-professional Advising Program
Students planning to major in Biomedical Sciences who also have plans to attend medical, dental, optometry, physician assistant,
veterinary or pharmacy school are advised by a Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions advisor and by a Health
Preprofessional advisor.
Cindy Stanfield, Ph.D.
Health Preprofessional Advisor
HAHN 4004
(251) 445-9280
Academic Advisor
Karen LaSarge
Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions
HAHN 3028
(251) 445-9260
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