Pre-Medicine and Pre-Dentistry

Program Goals

Southern Wesleyan University offers work preparing students to enter medical and dental schools.  the following suggested courses meet the entrance requirements of most medical and dental schools.

Graduation Requirements for the Degree

College of Arts and Sciences

The following courses required:

General Biology I would encompass scientific philosophy and methodology, chemistry and biochemistry, cell biology and genetics.  Both semesters include laboratory.

General Biology II would encompass evolution, taxonomy and diversity, basic plant anatomy and physiology, basic animal anatomy and physiology, and ecology. Both semesters include laboratory.

An introductory seminar for biology majors dealing with the use of library, methods and goals of research, and vocational options for the biologist. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. P/NC. May be taught concurrently with CHEM 2001.

Energetics, pollution, and resource management; the distribution of organisms; the ethics of man's influence on the environment. Prerequisite: BIOL 1004, 1103, or permission of instructor. Includes laboratory. Lab fee required.

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Study of the relationships organisms have with each other and with their environments. Themes include populations, communities, ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1004 or 1103, or permission of instructor. An overnight trip is required. (An extra fee may be required.) Includes laboratory. Lab fee required.

Study of common forms of bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi, and their relationship to plant and animal life and to public health. Bacteriological techniques are taught in the laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 1004, 1054; BIOL 1004; BIOL 1033 or 2034. Includes laboratory. Lab fee required.

A two-semester study of human structure and function as an integrated whole. Prerequisites: BIOL 1004, 2034. BIOL 3204, or instructor's permission, is a prerequisite for BIOL 3214. Includes laboratory. Lab fee required.

A two-semester study of human structure and function as an integrated whole. Prerequisites: BIOL 1004, 2034. BIOL 3204, or instructor's permission, is a prerequisite for BIOL 3214. Includes laboratory. Lab fee required.

A study of physiologically significant organic molecules. Prerequisites: BIOL 1004, CHEM 2504, or Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent certification. Includes laboratory. Lab fee required.

A study of the ethical dilemmas posed by human effect on the environment at large and those encountered in medical practice. Prerequisites: ENGL 1013, and permission of the instructor. Required philosophy course for biology, medical technology, pre-dentistry, and pre-medicine majors.

An introduction to structure and function of cells and tissues, and the techniques for studying them, with emphasis on animal material. Prerequisites: BIOL 1004, 2034, CHEM 1004, and CHEM 1054, or permission of instructor. Includes laboratory. Lab fee required.

Mendelism; population genetics; the genetic code; protein synthesis; differentiation and control of gene action. Prerequisites: BIOL 1103 or 1004; ENGL 1013; proficiency in mathematics. Includes laboratory.

Study of philosophy of science, presenting scientific information in oral and written form, final science comprehensive oral examinations, administration of required final assessment instrument (Major Field Test, or equivalent). Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor. ENGL 1013 and BIOL 2001 or CHEM 2001.

Principles of inorganic chemistry as illustrated by important elements, compounds, and reactions. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: Mathematics competency. CHEM 1004 is a prerequisite for taking CHEM 1054 along with math competency.

Introduction to physical chemistry and qualitative analysis. Includes laboratory. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: Mathematics competency. CHEM 1004 is a prerequisite for taking CHEM 1054 along with math competency.

An introductory seminar for chemistry majors dealing with the use of library, methods and goals of research, and vocational options for the chemist. P/NC. May be taught concurrently with BIOL 2001. Prerequisites: Mathematics competency and instructor's permission.

Study of the preparations and reactions of the various organic functional groups with emphasis upon the mechanisms of the reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM 1004, 1054 or permission of instructor, and mathematics competency. Includes laboratory. Lab fee required.

Study of the preparations and reactions of the various organic functional groups with emphasis upon the mechanisms of the reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM 1004, 1054 or permission of instructor, and mathematics competency. Includes laboratory. Lab fee required.

Analysis of inorganic compounds and inorganic elements in organometallic compounds. Laboratory included: Prerequisites: CHEM 1054 and mathematics competency. Lab fee required.

Study of philosophy of science literature, presenting scientific information in oral and written form, final science comprehensive oral examinations, administration of required final assessment instrument (Major Field Test, or equivalent). Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor, ENGL 1013, and BIOL 2001 or CHEM 2001, and mathematics competency.

A three-semester study of calculus with the goal of enabling the student to understand and become skilled in the use and application of the following mathematical concepts: analytical geometry and trigonometry, limits, differentiation and integration of real valued singled and multiple variables, functions, and vectors. Concepts of calculus and mathematical modeling will be used to represent and solve real world-problems. Prerequisite: level of math proficiency as determined by math SAT/ACT scores; satisfactory completion of MATH 1023/4, MATH 1053, or MATH 1033; or permission of instructor; 2504 is prerequisite to 2514; 2514 to 3524.

An algebra-based physics course covering mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves including sound (first semester), and electricity and magnetism, optics, and "modern" physics (second semester). Prerequisite: Math competency. Lab included. Lab fee required.

An algebra-based physics course covering mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves including sound (first semester), and electricity and magnetism, optics, and "modern" physics (second semester). Prerequisite: Math competency. Lab included. Lab fee required.

A one-semester seminar class focusing on the skills associated with written scientific communication. Students learn how to interpret and critically analyze scientific research literature and how to write scientific papers. Designed for science majors but open to all students.

The fundamental concepts necessary for understanding the principles of organizing and analyzing data. Includes computerized analysis of data, using selected packaged computer programs for data analysis. Prerequisites: Computer competency (CPSC 1103) and math competency. Computer lab included. Lab fee required.

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