Physical Therapy
Students who come to Western State College of Colorado and have an interest in Physical Therapy generally obtain an emphasis within the Biology major in Pre-Allied Health.
Pre-Allied Health Emphasis:
Students wanting careers in allied health fields such as chiropractic medicine, dentistry, epidemiology, medical technology, medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, podiatry, public health, physician's assistant programs should enroll in this emphasis and take the courses mentioned below.
Biology Nucleus
BIOL 150 Biological Principles (with laboratory)- 4 cr
BIOL 151 Diversity and Patterns of Life (with laboratory) - 4 cr
BIOL 195 Biology Gateway - 1 cr
BIOL 301 General Ecology - 3 cr
BIOL 310 Cell Biology - 3 cr
BIOL 312 Genetics (with recitation)- 4 cr
Required Biology courses:
BIOL 300 Basic Nutrition- 3 crBIOL 342 Microbiology (with laboratory)- 4 cr
BIOL 372 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (with laboratory) - 4 cr
BIOL 373 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (with laboratory) - 4 cr
At least 2 credits of Capstone Experience Courses:
BIOL 495 Senior Seminar (may be repeated) - 1cr BIOL 496 Senior Thesis - 2 to 4 cr
Minimum supporting courses:
CHEM 105 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry- 3 crCHEM 109 Introductory Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory- 1 cr
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I - 3 cr
CHEM 112 General Chemistry Laboratory I - 1 cr
CHEM 113 General Chemistry II - 3 cr
CHEM 114 General Chemistry Laboratory II - 1 cr
MATH 213 Probability and Statistics- 3 cr
PHYS 140 Introductory Physics (with laboratory)- 4 cr
SCI 202 Scientific Writing- 3 cr
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Professor of Biology: Terry Mullen -
Email: tmullen@western.edu
Mailing
Address: Biology Department, Hurst Hall 238A,
Western State College, Gunnison, CO
81231
PHONE: 970-943-2018
FAX:
970-943-7120
(updated 05/2005)