Required courses:
BIO 111 General Biology I| A rigorous study of basic biological principles, designed for science majors. Topics emphasized include basic biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, embryology and histology. Fulfills requirement: Natural Science Analysis. Corequisite: BIO 111L. 4 credits. |
| This course, also rigorous and designed for science majors, covers concepts in animal and plant physiology, botany, ecology and evolution. Fulfills requirement: Natural Science Analysis. Prerequisite: BIO 111/L.
Corequisite: BIO 112L. 4 credits. |
| A study of the principles, mechanisms and concepts of classical, molecular, and population genetics. The laboratory stresses key concepts of genetics utilizing both classical and molecular approaches. Laboratory exercises include analysis of nucleic acids, genetic crosses, and studies of bacteria and plasmids. Fulfills requirement: Natural Science Analysis. Prerequisites: a C- (1.67) average in BIO 111/L and
BIO 112/L. Corequisite: BIO 201L. 4 credits. |
| A study of the morphology, physiology and biochemistry of representative microorganisms. The laboratory emphasizes basic bacteriological techniques and procedures. Prerequisite: a C- (1.67) average in BIO 111/L and
BIO 112/L; three semesters of chemistry or permission.
Corequisite: BIO 306L. 4 credits. |
| This course introduces the anatomical, physiological and biochemical factors underlying the immune response. The course begins with a discussion of the innate immune response, followed by discussions of cell mediated and humoral immunity. Additionally, topics such as immunopharmacology, immunodeficiency disorders and allergy will be covered. Prerequisites: a C- (1.67) average in BIO 111/L and BIO
112/L; BIO 201/L or BIO 205; CHM 111/113 or equivalent; or
permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: BIO 323L. 4 credits. |
| An introduction to chemistry for the science major. First semester topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, and calculations involving chemical concentrations, gas laws and bonding. Fulfills requirement: Natural Science Analysis. Prerequisite: one year of high school chemistry or
permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: CHM 113 or 115, if not previously completed. 3 credits. |
| A continuation of first semester. Topics include kinetics, acids and bases, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electro-chemistry and nuclear chemistry. Fulfills requirement: Natural Science Analysis. Prerequisite: CHM 111.
Corequisite: CHM 114 or 116, if not previously completed. 3 credits. |
| Laboratory course to accompany CHM 111. Experiments provide exposure to both quantitative and qualitative methods. Topics include stoichiometry, synthesis, standard curves, spectrophotometry, quantitative analysis, and gas laws. In addition to the use of essential laboratory equipment and instrumentation, there is a strong emphasis on the use spreadsheets to organize and analyze data. Fulfills requirement: . Corequisite: CHM 111, if not previously completed. 1 credit. |
| Second semester laboratory course to accompany CHM 112. Experiments cover colligative properties, isolation & extraction methods, thin layer chromatography, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, and electrochemistry. In addition to the use of essential laboratory equipment and instrumentation, there is a strong emphasis on the use spreadsheets to organize and analyze data. Fulfills requirement: . Prerequisite: CHM 111 and 113.
Corequisite: CHM 112, if not previously completed. 1 credit. |
| An introduction to the principles of organic chemistry. The focus of the course is on the structure of organic molecules and how the structure of various functional groups affects their reactivity. The concepts of reactivity, structure and mechanism are applied to organic synthesis. Prerequisite: CHM 112. Corequisite: CHM 215. 3 credits. |
| Second semester of an introduction to the principles of organic chemistry. The focus of the course is on the structure of organic molecules and how the structure of various functional groups affects their reactivity. The concepts of reactivity, structure and mechanism are applied to organic synthesis. Prerequisite: CHM 213. 3 credits. |
| An introduction to the practice of classical organic chemistry and modern instrumental organic chemistry. The techniques of organic synthesis are taught along with instrumental methods including infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry. Prerequisite: CHM 112/114 or 112/116. Corequisite: CHM 213. 1 credit. |
| Second semester of an introduction to the practice of classical organic chemistry and modern instrumental organic chemistry. The techniques of organic synthesis are taught along with instrumental methods including infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 214. 1 credit. |
| An introduction to elementary descriptive and inferential statistics with emphasis on conceptual understanding. A student may not receive credit for MAS 170 after completing MAS 372. A student may not receive credit for more than one of HSC 170, MAS 170, and MAS 270. Fulfills requirement: Quantitative Reasoning,Natural Science Analysis. 3 credits. |
| This course provides an algebra-based introduction to the fundamental concepts and laws of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, with laboratory work in each area. The mechanics unit covers translational motion, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, statics, fluids, oscillations, waves, and sound. Fulfills requirement: Quantitative Reasoning,Natural Science Analysis. Corequisite: PHY 103L. 4 credits. |
| Second semester of General College Physics. This course provides an algebra-based introduction to the fundamental concepts and laws of electricity, magnetism, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics, with laboratory work in each area. Fulfills requirement: Quantitative Reasoning,Natural Science Analysis. Prerequisite: PHY 103 or equivalent.
Corequisite: PHY 104L. 4 credits. |
One of the following lecture/lab sequences:
BIO 322
BIO324
A minimum of 90 semester hours, including all General Education Courses, must be completed by the end of the Junior year. The senior year is spent off-campus at an accredited hospital School of Medical Technology. It is the student's responsibility to apply and become accepted into a hospital program. Thirty (30) semester hours of credit are awarded for the successful completion of this year. A total of 120 semester hours are required for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, awarded by Lebanon Valley College.
Lebanon Valley College is affiliated with the following hospital based Schools of Medical Technology: Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences and York Hospital. However, the student is not limited to just these institutions, and may apply other accredited programs.