Interdisciplinary Studies (Discover Degree) - Biomedical Ethics, BA

Specific General Education Requirement for this Major

• CHEM 1211 - General Chemistry I 4 hours
• BIOL 1107 - Introductory Biology I 4 hours
• PHIL 1100 - Philosophical Questions I 3 hours

Introductory Course (3 hours)

• DISC 2000 - Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies 3 hours

Biology Courses (15-16 hours)

• BIOL 1108 - Introductory Biology II 4 hours

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• Choose three of the following:

• BIOL 2511 - Microbiology and Health Care 4 hours
• BIOL 3101 - Genetics 4 hours
• BIOL 3102 - Cell Biology 4 hours
• BIOL 4501 - Immunology 3 hours
• BIOL 4550 - Principles of Pharmacology 3 hours
• BIOL 4901 - Parasitology (Z) (E) 4 hours

Chemistry Courses (15-16 hours)

• CHEM 1212 - General Chemistry II 4 hours
• CHEM 2211 - Organic Chemistry I 4 hours
• CHEM 2212 - Organic Chemistry II 4 hours
• Upper-Division CHEM course 3-4 hours

Philosophy & Ethics Courses (15 hours)

• BUSP 3010 - Ethics in Business and Public Policy 3 hours
• PHIL 1200 - Ethics and Authenticity I 3 hours

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• Choose one of the following:

• PHIL 1300 - Critical Thinking I 3 hours
• RELI 2320 - Comparative Religious Ethics CI 3 hours
• RELI 2330 - Christian Ethics I 3 hours

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• Choose two of the following courses:

• BUSP 3100 - Principles of Management 3 hours
• BUSP 4000 - Principles of Leadership SW 3 hours
• BUSP 4100 - Information Technology in Organizations 3 hours
• PHIL 3300 - Philosophy of Science I 3 hours
• RELI 3220 - Zen Buddhism CI 3 hours
• RELI 3230 - Themes in Asian Religions CI 3 hours

Capstone (3 hours)

• DISC 4990 - Capstone 3 hours

Interdisciplinary Exploration (I) Courses

Prior to graduation, students complete at least one course that explores specific topics, ideas, or problems by integrating two or more distinct disciplinary perspectives. These courses have an I designation following the course title. Interdisicplinary exploration courses may include those used to fulfill other core or degree requirements.