| Department: | |
| Hours Required: | 120 |
| Categories: | Major, Undergraduate |
| Delivery: | On-Campus |
In this degree program students complete prerequisite coursework in preparation for a medical laboratory science program. Upon proof of completion of the 40 hours of clinical work at a medical laboratory program, students can apply for graduation from Southern Arkansas University.
Students in this major receive training to be medical technology technicians. Such careers include work in hospital and clinic laboratories, along with other medical laboratory areas (X-ray, radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, etc.).
We are a program affiliate with Baptist Health College Little Rock Medical Laboratory Science Program.
SAU Advisor: Dr. Scott White
Jennie Manees, M.PH., MT(ASCP) Baptist Health College Program Director, adjunct instructor
Learning Goals
- Our graduates effectively communicate scientific knowledge.
- Our graduates have the knowledge to make informed and ethical scientific decisions.
- Our graduates utilize appropriate quantitative skills in making decisions.
- Our graduates demonstrate the information literacy required for scientific study.
- Our graduates possess the knowledge and skills in the physical sciences to be successful.
Major in Chemistry (BS)
Medical Laboratory Science Option
120 hours
University Requirement (2 Hours)
- GSTD 1002 – Freshman Seminar
General Education (24 Hours)
- Mathematics, natural science, and physical science courses are included in the major.
Biology (16 Hours)
- BIOL 1203 – Principles of Biology I and BIOL 1201 – Principles of Biology I Lab
- BIOL 1213 – Principles of Biology II and BIOL 1211 – Principles of Biology II Lab
- BIOL 2063 – Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 2061 – Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
- BIOL 3613 – Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health and BIOL 3611 – Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Lab
Chemistry (24 Hours)
- CHEM 1501 – Background and Strategies in Chemistry (BASIC)
- CHEM 1023 – University Chemistry I and CHEM 1021 – University Chemistry I Lab
- CHEM 1123 – University Chemistry II and CHEM 1121 – University Chemistry II Lab
- CHEM 2012 – Analytical Chemistry and CHEM 2001 – Analytical Chemistry Lab
- CHEM 3003 – Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 3001 – Organic Chemistry I Lab
Select 4 hours from the following:
- CHEM 3313 – Instrumentation I and CHEM 3311 – Instrumentation I Lab
- CHEM 4313 – Instrumentation II and CHEM 4311 – Instrumentation II Lab
Select 4 hours from the following:
- CHEM 3103 – Organic Chemistry II and CHEM 3101 – Organic Chemistry II Lab
- CHEM 3073 – Biochemistry I and CHEM 3071 – Biochemistry I Lab
Mathematics (6 Hours)
- MATH 1023 – College Algebra
- Three-hour statistics course or higher level math course
Electives (9 Hours)
Recommended electives include courses in chemistry and biology (consult with advisor). Chemistry coursework in biochemistry is very strongly encouraged. Coursework in medical terminology, genetics, and public speaking are also encouraged. Elective hours should be used to complete any specific entrance requirements for desired clinical programs. These entrance requirements vary from program to program.
Clinical/Professional Program (39 Hours)
- 39 hours (including satisfactory completion of minimum of 12 months clinical training and course work at a cooperative accredited medical technology program)
Total Hours – 120
No minor is required in this plan.
Dr. Gija Geme
Professor of Chemistry/ NRRC Director
Biochemistry & Chemistry, NRRC
gijageme@saumag.edu
870-235-5342
