Independent Study

BIOS 50

Students, in consultation with a faculty advisor, individually design and plan a course of study or research not offered in the curriculum. Course work includes a reflective component, evaluation, and completion of an agreed-upon product. Sponsorship by a faculty member in the program/department, a …

Pathophysiology

BIO 301

This course introduces the students to the understanding of human diseases that most commonly affect us. Students learn about the most common pathological conditions by organ systems, examining the abnormal function of cells and body systems, clinical manifestations, diagnostic testing, and adaptati…

Senior Thesis

BIO 457

Permission of the department and the thesis advisor are required. Students register for BIO 457 in the fall semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for both BIO 457 and 458.

Pre-Health Capstone

CHEM 403

This capstone serves health professions students, combining coursework, experiences, and community engagement to examine medicine through a liberal arts perspective. Students synthesize sciences, social sciences, and humanities to deepen their understanding of health, disease, and patient care, culm…