ADVISING WORKSHEET:
BIOLOGY MEDICAL LAB SCIENCE
GENERAL NOTES
• A minimum of 123 credits are required for graduation.
• Credits earned for COM 100 and MAT 100 do not count toward the 123 credits required for graduation; however, COM 100 students may
petition for elective credit.
• Where appropriate, courses required for the major can be used to satisfy General Education requirements. However, the credits earned
for these courses are applied to either Gen Ed requirements or the major, not both.
• Paths of Knowledge coursework may count towards major or minor requirements, but may not fulfill a second Mid-Level Liberal Arts
Exploration requirement.
• Students are expected to follow the catalog requirements for General Education, the major, and additional requirements.
• A minor or second major within the areas listed under Paths of Knowledge automatically fulfills that area of the Gen Ed requirements.
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Major Description
Students interested in a career working in a clinical laboratory can pursue the Biology Medical Laboratory Science degree. Th is
3 + 1 program offers instructional courses at Alvernia’s campus for the first 3 years, and a fourth year of clinical study in a
school of medical technology approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratories Sciences (NAACLS).
Alvernia has an affiliation agreement with Reading Hospital and Medical Center who assists the application process fo r
admission to the clinical program. Admission is determined solely by the hospital.
Upon acceptance and completion of required coursework, graduates become eligible to take the certification examination for
medical technologists and after successful completion, are entitled to use the designation “Medical Technologist”.
In addition to Alvernia’s curriculum listed below, clinical experience in the hospital facility requires 30 -32 credits. Courses
include: Immunohematology, Chemistry, Clinical Microscopy, C oagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology and
Immunology.
For students who do not obtain a position in the NAACLS accredited program, their fourth and final year at Alvernia would be
spent completing the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Biol ogy.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAJORS
Science Association
The object of this club is to afford an opportunity for the students of science to become better acquainted, to secure the intellectual stimulation
that arises from professional association, to obtain experiences in preparing and presenting technical material before chemical audiences, to foster
a professional spirit among the members, to instill a professional pride in the sciences, and to build an awareness of the responsibilities and
challenges facing the modern scientist. Membership of this association is open to students pursuing their study in the area of science and related
fields.
Pre-Health Club
The Pre-Health Professions Club includes, but is not limited to, Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Physician Assisting, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and
Pre-Veterinary students. It provides a setting in which students who are working toward future careers in the health professions can get together,
share information, learn more about the health professions in general, and develop friendships with students who share some of their
interests. Members of this organization are composed of students pursuing study in several areas of science and related health fields.
Environmental Club
The purpose of this student organization is to maintain the temperate deciduous forest, riparian, and freshwater ecosystems about Alvernia
University and the community it serves. The organization does this by recruiting new members, educating the public, and holding events that draw
attention to the environment. Such events are Eco-Fun Day, trail clean-up days, and hosting public speaker seminars.
Beta Kappa Chi
Beta Kappa Chi is the National Science Honor Society composed of chapters which seek to encourage and advance scientific education through
original education, the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the stimulation of high scholarship in pure and applied science.
Epsilon Gamma Chapter of the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society
This is a National Scholastic Honor Society for students, faculty, and alumni of colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition.
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (ASCLS) is the pre-eminent Medical Laboratory professional society. ASCLS encourages
scholarly endeavors and encourages students to become young professional members. Membership provides students with opportunities for
scholarships and encourages students to be engaged in research, providing them with an opportunity to display their research findings at
professional meetings. Membership also allows the student the opportunity to become actively involved in their professional organization through
participation in the student forum.
General Education (54-56 credits)
First Year Curriculum: Enduring Questions
Credits
Required
Course
Term
Grade
Credits
Earned
SRH 101: Search Sem-Enduring Questions or HNR 160:
Honor Search-Enduring Questions
3
SRH 101/ HNR
160
COM 101: Composition & Research
(Must earn a C or higher)
3
COM 101
THE 105: Foundations of Theology
3
THE 105
PHI 105: Introduction to Philosophy
3
PHI 105
Mid-Level Liberal Arts Exploration
Credits
Required
Course
Term
Grade
Credits
Earned
EXPLORING THE NATURAL WORLD (6-8 credits)
Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics ) CHE 104/110
3-4
MET IN REL. AREA
Math (Other than MAT 100) MAT 209
3-4
MET IN REL. AREA
INDIVIDUALS & COMMUNITIES (6 credits)
History or Political Science
3
PSY 101, HIS, POS, SOC, SSC, or ECON
3
CULTURE & LANGUAGE (9 credits)
Communication (Not COM 100 or 101)
3
World Language – 2 courses in sequence
3
3
CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS (6 credits)
Literature (ENG)
3
Art, Music, or Theatre
3
Ethical Leaders and Followers
Credits
Required
Course
Term
Grade
Credits
Earned
Theology or Philosophy (200-400 level)
3
Theology or Philosophy (Ethics/Morality @ 200 level)
3
Paths of Knowledge – Choose 1 Path
PoK may count towards minor or Related Requirements,
but not Mid-Level Arts Exploration requirements.
______PATH 1:
Interdisciplinary Study (IS)
Three courses, at least two from Liberal Arts
disciplines, not the major, at the 200-400
level from the interdisciplinary minors of
Women & Gender Studies, Digital Media,
Community & Environmental Sustainability,
Community Engagement, Cultural Studies,
Leadership Studies or Pre-Law.
_____PATH 2:
Multi-disciplinary Study (MS)
Three courses, at least two from Liberal Arts
disciplines, not the major, at the 200-400
level employing multiple disciplinary
perspectives to explore the Enduring
Questions in one of the following themes:
Cultural & Global Studies, Imagination &
Creativity, Peace & Conflict, Poverty &
Wealth or Sustainability, Science &
Technology.
_____PATH 3:
In-depth Disciplinary Study (DS)
Three courses at the 200-400 level in one
Liberal Arts discipline other than one’s major,
guided by common ideas and methods of
inquiry. Students choose from Art, Biology,
Chemistry, Communication, Computer
Science, Economics, English, History,
Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political
Science, Psychology, Sociology, Theology,
Theatre or World Languages. This path may be
used to give students a firm foundation in a
discipline supporting their chosen major, or to
pursue an interest in one of the Liberal Arts
disciplines.
Course (See Catalog for lists of approved courses for each area.)
Area or
Discipline
Term
Grade
Credits
Earned
CHE 201 (REL AREA)
CHE 202 (REL AREA)
CHE 212 (REL AREA)
*** Please be advised to double check the 22-23 Course Catalog to ensure that you meet all prerequisite expectations for all required and
related classes for this major.***
Matriculation Year 2022-2023
BS BIOLOGY – MEDICAL LAB SCIENCE (85-86 credits)
REQUIRED COURSES (61-62 credits)
Course
Pre-Requisites
Co-
Requisites
Term
Grade
Credits
BIO 103: Principles of Biology I
4
BIO 104: Principles of Biology II
BIO 103 or instructor permission
4
BIO 107: Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 117
3
BIO 117: Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
BIO 107
1
BIO 108: Anatomy & Physiology II
BIO 118
3
BIO 118: Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
BIO 108
1
BIO 221: General Microbiology
BIO 103, 104, 107/117 with
grade of “C”
4
BIO 303: Genetics
BIO 103 or instructor permission
BIO 309
4
BIO 409: Immunology
BIO 104, 220 or 221, and CHE
105, or instructor permission
3
BIO 420: Medical Lab Sci Clinical I
16
BIO 421: Medical Lab Sci Clinical II
BIO 420
16
One BIO elective: (3 or 4 cr)
BIO:
3 or 4
REQUIRED RELATED COURSES (24 credits)
Course
Pre-Requisites
Co-
Requisites
Term
Grade
Credits
CHE 104: General Chemistry I
CHE 110
3
CHE 105: General Chemistry II
CHE 104, 110
CHE 111
3
CHE 107: Laboratory Safety
1
CHE 110: General Chemistry Lab I
CHE 104
1
CHE 111: General Chemistry Lab II
CHE 104, 110
CHE 105
1
CHE 201: Organic Chemistry I
CHE 105, 111
CHE 210
3
CHE 202: Organic Chemistry II
CHE 201, 210
CHE 211
3
CHE 210: Organic Chemistry Lab I
CHE 105, 111
CHE 201
1
CHE 211: Organic Chemistry Lab II
CHE 201, 210
CHE 202
1
CHE 212: Analytical Chemistry
CHE 104, 105, 110, 111
4
MAT 209: Probability and Statistics
High school algebra and
satisfactory score on math
placement test
3
ELECTIVES or MINOR as required for the minimum 123 credits ( not including MAT 100, COM 100)
Term
Grade
Credits
EIGHT SEMESTER PLAN
During the first 3 semesters, it is important for students to make substantial progress toward completing those BIO and CHE
courses that are pre-requisites for other required science courses (in red).
Semester 1
Credits
Semester 2
Credits
SRH 101: Search Sem-Enduring Questions or HNR
160: Honor Search-Enduring Questions
COM 101: Composition & Research
BIO 103: Principles of Biology I
CHE 104: General Chemistry I
CHE 110: General Chemistry I Lab
CHE 107: Laboratory Safety
TOTAL
3
3
4
3
1
1
15
BIO 104: Principles of Biology II
CHE 105: General Chemistry II
CHE 111: General Chemistry II Lab
THE 105 or PHI 105
Gen Ed SEARCH
Gen Ed SEARCH
TOTAL
4
3
1
3
3
3
17
Semester 3
Credits
Semester 4
Credits
MAT 209: Probability and Statistics or BIO 409:
Immunology
THE 105 or PHI 105
CHE 201: Organic Chemistry I
CHE 210: Organic Chemistry II
BIO 107/117: Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab
Gen Ed SEARCH
TOTAL
3
3
3
1
4
3
17
CHE 202: Organic Chemistry II
CHE 211: Organic Chemistry II Lab
BIO 108/118: Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab
Gen Ed SEARCH
Gen Ed SEARCH
TOTAL
3
1
4
3
3
14
Semester 5
Credits
Semester 6
Credits
CHE 212: Analytical Chemistry
BIO 303 Genetics (BIO 309 Lab)
BIO 409: Immunology or MAT 209
Gen Ed SEARCH
Gen Ed SEARCH
TOTAL
4
4
3
3
3
17
BIO 221 General Microbiology
BIO ELECTIVE
Gen Ed SEARCH
Gen Ed SEARCH
TOTAL
4
3-4
3
3
13-14
Semester 7
Credits
Semester 8
Credits
BIO 420: Medical Lab Science Clinical I
TOTAL
16
16
BIO 421: Medical Lab Science Clinical II
TOTAL
16
16
ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATION CREDITS EARNED
___ SRH 101/HNR 160: Search Seminar-
Enduring Questions
___ HUMAN DIVERSITY
___ SENIOR CAPSTONE
___ WRITING ENHANCED met with CHE 211
___ COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS
___ OVERALL GPA = 2.0 or higher
___ GPA IN MAJOR = 2.0 or higher
___ Minimum of 123 non-remedial credits earned
___ 45 of last 60 credits
___ Minimum of 12 Alvernia credits in the major
___ Minimum of 9 Alvernia credits in the minor
(if applicable)
Liberal Arts Core credits earned
Major and Related Area credits earned
Elective and/or Minor credits earned
SUBTOTAL
SUBTRACT CREDITS EARNED FOR MAT
100, COM 100
TOTAL GRADUATION CREDITS
Academic Policy on Eligibility for Participation of May Commencement Ceremony
The academic policy, which the Registrar follows, is: A student who has 6 or less credits remaining to complete the degree may
participate in the May Commencement Ceremony.
Application Deadlines: August Graduation - December 1; December Graduation - March 1; May Graduation - October 1.
Any questions, please call the Registrar’s Office.
