2013–2014 Catalog Year
Indiana State University
Biology with Specialization in Medical Laboratory Science Major (3-plus-1 Program)
Curriculum Guide
MAJOR CURRICULUM (78-81 credits total, including prerequisites courses)
I. Required Biology (23 credits)
Course
BIO 101 & 101L – Principles of Biology I & Lab
BIO 102 & 102L – Principles of Biology II & Lab
BIO 241 & 241L – Human Physiology
BIO 374 & 374L – Cellular and Microbial Biology & Lab
BIO 380 & 380L – Genetics & Lab
BIO 408 & 408L – General Immunology & Lab
Credits
4
4
3
4
4
4
II. Prerequisites (23-24 credits)
Course
CHEM 105 & 105L – General Chemistry I & Lab
CHEM 106 & 106L – General Chemistry II & Lab
CHEM 351 & 351L – Organic Chemistry I & Lab
CHEM 352 & 352L – Organic Chemistry II & Lab
PHYS 105 & 105L – General Physics I & Lab
Statistics or calculus (BIO 485, MATH 131 or 241)
Credits
4
4
4
4
4
3–4
III. Required Fourth Year Biology (32-34 credits)
Course
BIO 470C – Cell and Tissue Culture & Lab
BIO 471C – Clinical Microbiology
BIO 472C – Clinical Immunology/Serology
BIO 473C – Clinical Microscopy
BIO 474C – Clinical Hematology
BIO 475C – Clinical Immunohematology
BIO 476C – Clinical Chemistry
Credits
1 – 10
1 – 10
1 – 10
1 – 10
1 – 10
1 – 10
Completion of required courses does not guarantee admission to the fourth year clinical courses. To be eligible for
enrollment in these courses, a student must:
1. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale when applying for the clinical year.
2. Gain acceptance into an affiliate hospital program. In general, acceptance is based on academic performance, letters
of recommendation, and a personal interview. Each clinical program has an admissions committee that is
responsible for decisions regarding acceptance to the program.
Fourth-year students accepted to the clinical courses register as full-time ISU students and, upon successful completion
of the 12-month program, receive the 32-34 credit hours that are required for completion of the bachelor of science
degree.
2013–2014 Catalog Year
Indiana State University
Biology with Specialization in Medical Laboratory Science Major (3-plus-1 Program)
Four-Year Sequence
This is a general sequence that applies to a “typical” student. Your advisor will
work with you to determine your specific schedule. The sequence shown includes
only MLS major and prerequisite courses and does not include Foundational
Studies courses.
Fall
Class
First
Year
CHEM 105/L General Chemistry & Lab
BIO 101/L Principles of Biology & Lab
ENG 101 Freshman Writing I
Communication
Non‐Native Language
Spring
CH
4
4
3
3
3
Class
CHEM106/L General Chemistry II & Lab
BIO 102/L Principles of Biology II & Lab
MATH 131
ENG 105 Freshman Writing II
Non-Native Language
17
Second
Year
CHEM 351/L Organic Chemistry & Lab
BIO 241/L Human Physiology
Health & Wellness
Fine & Performing Arts
Historical Studies
4
3
3
3
3
Third
Year
Fourth
Year
Required Biology Classes with Internship
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
18
CHEM 352/L Organic Chemistry II & Lab
BIO 374/L Cellular & Microbiology
Literary Studies
Social & Behavioral Studies
Ethics & Social Responsibility
16
BIO 380/L Genetics
PHYS 105/L General Physics I
Junior Composition
Upper Division Integrative
Elective Global Perspectives & Cultural
Diversity
CH
4
4
3
3
3
17
BIO 408/L General Immunology & Lab
Elective
Upper Division Integrative Elective
Upper Division Integrative Elective
17
4
3
3
3
13
Required Biology Classes with Internship
17
16