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. 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. 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: Natural Science Analysis,Quantitative Reasoning. 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,
oscillations, waves, and sound. Fulfills requirement: Natural Science Analysis,Quantitative Reasoning. 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: Natural Science Analysis,Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisite: PHY 103/L 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.