Physiology

Requirements for Concentration:

1. BIOL2135 Anatomy and Physiology I with lab 2. NEURO2201 Neurobiology with lab 3. NEURO3137 Medical Neuroscience

or

NEURO3205 Neuroendocrinology

or

NEURO3214 Psychopharmacology 4. BIOL4194 /BIOL4195 Research Internships in the Natural Sciences I and I

or

INT3211 Experiential Internships in the Natural Sciences with permission of instructor 5.-6. Two upper-level biology electives that must cover one lab, one 3000-level and a category 1

Note: For BIOL4160 Seminar requirement, students should take the neuroscience section.

B.S. BIOLOGY WITH CONCENTRATION IN PHYSIOLOGY

This program is designed for students interested in a focused study of human physiology. Upon successful completion of the concentration, students will have detailed knowledge of human functioning, including the anatomy and physiology of musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive and renal systems. In addition, students will perform in depth investigation into metabolic processes and the stress of exercise. This program is appropriate for students interested in careers in physiology research, sports medicine and a variety of health professions, including physical therapy, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Furthermore, with the inclusion of a research requirement, this program will prepare students for graduate study in physiology programs. In addition to concentration electives, students must complete the additional elective requirements to satisfy the major. Requirements for Concentration

1. BIOL2135 Anatomy and Physiology I with lab 2. BIOL2137 Anatomy and Physiology II with lab 3. BIOL2113 Human Nutrition 4. BIOL3151 Exercise Physiology with lab

5. BIOL4194 /BIOL4195 Research Internships in the Natural Sciences I and I

or

INT3211 Experiential Internships in the Natural Sciences with permission of instructor 6. One upper-level biology elective that must be at the 3000-level and cover category 1

MINOR IN BIOLOGY

Requirements for Minor: Five courses (no more than two at the 1000-level)

1. BIOL1105 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology (SI-L) (NSL) 2. BIOL1106 Introduction to Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (SI-L) (NSL) 3-5. Any three biology courses except: INT3211, BIOL4160, BIOL4178, BIOL4194 and BIOL4195

BIOSTATISTICS MAJOR

Biostatistics is an interdisciplinary study with requirements in both the biology and mathematics departments. Students who major in biostatistics will gain a strong background in mathematics and biology as well as communication skills that are necessary in the working world. Students will be well prepared to find jobs in many newly emerging fields of biotechnology and bioinformatics. For details, please refer to the program description of biostatistics on page 110.

TEACHER LICENSURE IN BIOLOGY

Students seeking teacher licensure in biology must complete a major in biology, as well as complete required education courses and student teaching. Education requirements are available through the education department. Interested students should also consult the biology department regarding the optimal selection of electives.

Students seeking Initial Licensure in Massachusetts must pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).

EXPERIENTIAL INTERNSHIP

Biology majors may apply to do an internship in a non-research setting. The internship site and project must be appropriate for the biology major and it is the student’s responsibility to obtain an internship. The one-semester internship course INT3211 counts as an Emmanuel College elective, but not as an elective toward the biology major.

DISTINCTION IN THE FIELD

Distinction in the field of biology requires the completion of two semesters of BIOL4194/ 4195 Research Internships in the Natural Sciences, a public presentation of research results, and a 3.5 cumulative grade point average in biology courses.