Curriculum Requirements

B.S. in Life Sciences, Osteopathic Medicine Option

General Education

Foundations		Credits:
FCWR 101	Writing I: Foundations of College Composition	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: WRIT 100 or Writing Placement Exam A course introducing students to the fundamentals of college composition. Topics include writing process, rhetorical strategies, basics of critical reading and thinking, analytical writing, and argumentative writing. This course serves as a foundation to prepare students to succeed in other academic writing contexts. Coursework includes a computer lab component. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
FCWR 151	Writing II: Foundations of Research Writing	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: FCWR 101 or WRIT 101 Further development of the academic writing process, critical thinking, and analytical reading skills taught in FCWR 101. Focus on academic research planning, source evaluation skills, and audience awareness leading to a documented research paper. Specific attention to academic integrity in research writing. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
FCWR 302	Communication for Healthcare Careers	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Building on courses taken in their majors, students will learn and apply concepts of effective written and oral expression appropriate for careers in the health and biology professions. In addition to closely examining a variety of texts across the discipline, students will develop public speaking skills while also learning to collaborate on grant proposals, literature reviews, pamphlets and posters, and a research paper. Topics covered include the rhetoric of writing in the health professions, ethics, images in the sciences, grant- and abstract writing, and researching and writing publishable manuscripts. Course work includes a computer lab component. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
		Total: 9 Credits

Data Literacy		Credits:
DATA 101	Making Sense of a Data-Oriented Society	3
This course introduces students to the power of data as applied to real-life problems in today's data-driven world. Students will learn basic statistical concepts, how to identify reliable data, and to think critically about how to extract meaning from data. The course will discuss various biases, including social biases, how they affect data gathering and analysis, and how to address these biases. The course will also address ethical and moral issues associated with statistics, data collection and visualization, and data analysis. Students will learn how to present a narrative supported by data. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3

Seminars (select courses from at least three of the four areas)		Credits:
ICLT 3XX	Literature choice	3
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ICPH 3XX	Philosophy choice	3
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ICSS 3XX	Social Science choice	3
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ICBS 3XX	Behavioral Science choice	3
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		Total: 12 Credits
Students must take four seminar courses from at least three different areas of study.

Math and Science		Credits:
MATH 170	Calculus I	4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 141 or Math Placement Exam. Study of lines and circles. Functions, limits, derivatives of algebraic functions, introduction to derivatives of trigonometric functions. Application of derivatives to physics problems, related rates, maximum-minimum word problems and curve sketching. Introduction to indefinite integrals. The conic sections. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 5-0-4
BIOL/CHEM 3XX	Any 300-level BIOL or CHEM course	3
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		Total: 7 Credits

Major Requirements

Life Sciences		Credits:
BIOL 110	General Biology I	4
The similarity in living things is demonstrated by a molecular and cellular approach to biology. After introductory biochemistry, the cell as the basic unit of life is studied structurally and metabolically. Life functions are examined from a cellular and from a vertebrate-organismic viewpoint. The central theme is the flow of energy between the biosphere and the ecosphere. The scientific method and hypothesis-testing are stressed as a means of investigation and forming conclusions. Collaborative laboratory assignments will include microscopic studies of the cell, its functions, and the dissection of a fetal pig. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
BIOL 150	General Biology II	4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIOL 110 The variety of living things is demonstrated by a study of representative plants and animals, emphasizing the viewpoints of taxonomy, phylogeny, morphology, and physiology. The continuity of life is demonstrated through studies in reproduction, genetics, and organic evolution. Scientific inquiry and critical thinking strategies are emphasized. Collaborative laboratory assignments include the dissection and study of fixed and living specimens representing the whole range of life. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
BIOL 155	Osteopathic Principles and Practices	1
These 16 one-hour sessions will be used to present history, philosophy and neurophysiological integration with biomechanical principles of osteopathic methodology. Restricted to B.S./D.O. students or permission of chairperson. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-0-1
BIOL 210	Human Gross Anatomy	4
A structural study of the human body. Topics include cells and tissue, skeleton, articulation, muscles, body systems, special organs, and surface anatomy. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
BIOL 233	Genetics**	4
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: BIOL 150, CHEM 150 A study of the fundamental theories, methods, and application of genetics. Mendelian genetics, the foundation for the discipline, will be discussed as well as recent advances, including recombinant DNA research and cloning. Operational or modern genetics will be compared to traditional theories. Other topics will include: the operon, microbial genetics, the triplet code, complementation analysis, extra chromosomal inheritance, and population genetics. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
BIOL 235	Microbiology	4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIOL 150 except BS Health & Wellness and BS Nursing A first course in microbiology which treats the anatomy, physiology, and relationships of bacteria, fungi, viruses, Rickettsiae, and protozoa. Included are discussions of the role of microorganisms in the food industry, in the environment, and in health. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
BIOL 250	Biostatistics	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: BIOL 110, MATH 136 or greater This course provides students with a foundation in statistics with special focus on biomedical applications such as epidemiology, combined with an introduction in R, a robust and widely used statistical package. Topics covered include: descriptive statistics, probabilities, frequency distributions, hypothesis testing, Fisher and Chi-square tests, Z-score, data normalization and T-test. Additionally, more elaborated strategies including Analysis of Variance, correlation, linear regression and Bayesian statistics will be introduced, as these methods are considered essential tools for biomedical sciences. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
BIOL 310	Human Physiology	4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIOL 210 and one course in this group: CHEM 105 or CHEM 110. Life Sciences Osteopathy: One course in this group: CHEM 105 or CHEM 110. An introductory course in the functions and mechanisms of the human body. Laboratory exercises include the detection and measurement of these functions using modern methods. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
BIOL 340	Biochemistry	4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIOL 110 and CHEM 210. Life Sciences Osteopathy majors: Prerequisite BIOL 150 and co-requisite CHEM 210. A practical introduction to the fundamentals of the structure and properties of the biomolecules in close context with their metabolism. Major emphasis is placed on the dynamic nature of biochemistry and the interrelationships of the various metabolic pathways that make up the totality of life. Work in the laboratory illustrates the more common biochemistry techniques and principles encountered in the lecture. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
BIOL 395	Introduction to Research Literature	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Any 300 level BIOL or CHEM course This course will provide you with an opportunity to explore scientific research and review articles in several areas of biomedical and chemical research and discuss: a) research design; b) experimental material and techniques; c) analysis, interpretation, presentation and critique of data/ results; d) statistical analyses; and e) improving your scientific writing and oral presentation skills. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours - Course Credits 3-0-3
CHEM 110	General Chemistry I	4
Prerequisite: Co-requisite: MATH 135 or TMAT 135, MATH 136 or TMAT 155, MATH 141, MATH 161, or MATH 170 An introduction to theoretical and inorganic chemistry. Studies include: types of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions, chemical reactions, gas laws, and chemical calculations. Laboratory work illustrates common laboratory techniques as well as chemical principles. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
CHEM 150	General Chemistry II	4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 110 A continuation of CHEM 110. Topics to be covered include thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, ionic equilibria, oxidation-reduction reactions, and electrochemistry. Laboratory work illustrates the principles discussed in the lecture. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
CHEM 210	Organic Chemistry I	4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 150 This course includes the study of the stereochemistry and electronic structure of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, and the properties of their functional groups. Laboratory work consists of the determination of physical constants and the preparation of various organic compounds. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
CHEM 250	Organic Chemistry II	4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM 210 A continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Studies include: the advanced theoretical treatment of reaction mechanisms, spectroscopic properties of organic compounds, and configurations of some important biological systems. Laboratory work consists of more advanced organic syntheses and qualitative organic analysis. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4
HSCI 420	Biomedical Ethics	3
The course will examine and analyze moral dilemmas created by recent advances in medical technology. The course will include selections from the literature, ethics, values, and philosophy as related to the delivery of health care. Medical-legal issues will be addressed with particular reference to liability and confidentiality. Issues related to euthanasia, the right to die, abortion, behavior modification, allocation of scarce medical resources, in vitro fertilization, genetic screening and engineering, and human experimentation will also be addressed. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
		Total: 54 Credits
** BIOL 335 Genetics also counts towards this requirement.

Physics		Credits:
PHYS 175	Physics for Pre-Med I	5
Prerequisite: Co-requisite: MATH 170 A basic course in physics for the student in the Combined Baccalaureate/Osteopathic Physician Program. Covers vectors, forces and torques, dynamics, energy momentum, fluids, gasses, liquids, solids, heat and thermodynamics. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 5-2-5
PHYS 185	Physics for Pre-Med II	5
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: PHYS 175 A continuation of PHYS 175. Includes waves, sound, light, optics, electricity, current, magnetism, instrumentation, atoms and nuclei. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 5-2-5
		Total: 10 Credits

Science Electives		Credits:
BIOL/CHEM/PHYS XXX	Elective must be 300- or 400-level.	3 or 4
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General Electives		Credits:
	Consult with advisor on elective choices.	12
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PSYC 101 and SOCI 101 courses are strongly recommended for proper MCAT preparation, and can be applied towards six (6) credits of the general elective degree requirement.

Total credits required = 110–111*

* When a student successfully completes the first year of NYITCOM, 15 credits completed at the medical school will be applied to the bachelor's degree. If a student does not successfully complete the first year of medical school, but has successfully completed some of the coursework, the student may complete a waiver to apply up to 15 successfully completed credits to the bachelor's degree. B.S./D.O. students are required to meet a semester GPA of a 3.5 or higher.