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Bachelor of Science in Human Life Science
120 Credits
The Bachelor of Science in Human Life Science is a versatile degree that provides the student with extensive preparation for graduate or professional studies in any field that works with the science of the human organism. This program is particularly for students who wish to pursue future studies in the allied health professions such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, and similar programs.
This flexible degree allows you a wide range of options, including the opportunity to develop one or more minors.
This degree offers concentrations in:
- Human Biology
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Criminalistics
This program is part of the School of Natural Science & Mathematics.
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements for all concentrations (39 cr)
Natural Science and Mathematics Core Requirements (18 cr)
- CHEM-C 105/CHEM-C 125 Principles of Chemistry I with Lab (5)
- CHEM-C 106/CHEM-C 126 Principles of Chemistry II with Lab (5)
- CHEM-C 341/CHEM-C 343 Organic Chemistry I with Lab (5)
- CHEM-C 342 Organic Chemistry II (3)
Human Life Science Core (21)
- ANAT-A 215 Basic Human Anatomy (5 cr)
- BIOL-L 101 Introduction to Biological Sciences I (4 cr)
- BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology (3 cr)
- BIOL-L 314 Genetics (4 cr)
- PHSL-P 215 Basic Human Physiology (5 cr)
Concentration Requirements (44-50 cr)
Choose one of the concentrations in Human Biology, Medical Laboratory Science or Criminalistics and complete the associated concentration requirements.
Concentration Requirements for Human Biology (44 cr)
Human Biology Core Requirements (19 cr)
- BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Science II (4 cr)
- CHEM-C 344 Organic Chemistry Lab II (2 cr)
- PHSL-P 421 Principles of Human Physiology (3 cr)
- PHYS-P 201 General Physics I (5 cr)
- PHYS-P 202 General Physics II (5 cr)
Human Biology Electives (22 cr)
This concentration is intended for students who wish to complete further studies in health-related fields, such as medical school, dentistry, or occupational therapy. Please consult with your advisor to select an appropriate combination of elective courses.
Students complete 22 credit hours in this category, of which at least 10 credit hours must be at the 300 level or above. Other courses may be approved by the Chair, Department of Natural Science. Carefully select these courses to meet the admissions requirements for prospective professional schools.
- BIOL-L 213 Molecular Biology Lab (2 cr)
- BIOL-L 235 Neuroscience Lab (1 cr) (Taken with L224 or L344)
- BIOL-L 244 Biology of Mental Illness (3 cr)
- BIOL-L 315 Cell Biology (4 cr)
- BIOL-L 321 Principles of Immunology (3 cr)
- BIOL-L 332 Biology of Suicide (3 cr)
- BIOL-L 333 Environmental Science (3 cr)
- BIOL-L 344 Biology of Addictions (3 cr)
- BIOL-L 490 Individual Study (1-12 cr)
- BIOL-L 498 Professional Practice in Biology (1-6 cr)
- MICR-J 200 Microbiology & Immunology (3 cr)
- MICR-J 201 Microbiology Lab (1 cr)
- CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules & Catabolism (3 cr)
- CHEM-C 485 Biosynthesis & Physiology (3 cr)
- CHEM-C 486 Biochemistry Lab (3 cr)
- CHEM-N 100 Nutrition (4 cr)
- HSC-M 310 Medical Terminology (3 cr)
- HPER-P 205 Structural Kinesiology (3 cr)
- HPER-P 409 Basic Physiology of Exercise (3 cr)
- NURS-A 111 Nursing & Medical Terminology (1 cr)
- NURS-K 352 Women's Health (3 cr)
- PSY-P 216 Life Span Development (3 cr)
- PSY-P 326 Behavioral Neuroscience (3 cr)
Medical Laboratory Science (50 cr.)
This concentration is offered in collaboration with Wright State University. You will complete three years of study at IU East, and then transfer to Wright State University and complete the Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences in your fourth year. The credits earned at Wright State will transfer back to IU East and be applied toward the B.S. in Human Life Science degree. Students who complete this program may sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification. Completing this degree option prepares you for a career as a lab technicians in the health care industry.
- BIOL-L 315 Cell Biology (4 cr)
- MICR-J 200 Microbiology and Immunology (3 cr)
- MICR-J 201 Microbiology Laboratory (1 cr)
The following courses will be taken at Wright State University during the fourth year of studies in the program as part of Wright State University Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science program. After completion of this certificate program, credits will be transferred back to Indiana University East and will be applied to the B.S. in Human Life Science degree with Medical Laboratory Science concentration.
- MLB 4110 - Orientation to Medical Laboratory Science (1 cr)
- MLB 4111 - Orientation to Medical Laboratory Science Lab (0.5 cr)
- MLB 4210 - Urine and Body Fluid Analysis (1 cr)
- MLB 4211 - Urine and Body Fluid Analysis (0.5 cr)
- MLB 4310 - Basic Hematology (2 cr)
- MLB 4311 - Basic Hematology Laboratory (1 cr)
- MLB 4320 - Advanced Hematology (2 cr)
- MLB 4330 - Hematology Practicum (3 cr)
- MLB 4410 - Hemostasis (1 cr)
- MLB 4411 - Hemostasis Lab (0.5 cr)
- MLB 4510 - Basic Clinical Chemistry (2 cr)
- MLB 4511 - Basic Clinical Chemistry Lab (1 cr)
- MLB 4520 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry (2 cr)
- MLB 4530 - Clinical Chemistry Practicum (3 cr)
- MLB 4610 - Serology (1 cr)
- MLB 4611 - Serology Lab (0.5 cr)
- MLB 4710 - Basic Diagnostic Microbiology (3.5 cr)
- MLB 4711 - Basic Diagnostic Microbiology Lab (1.5 cr)
- MLB 4720 - Advanced Diagnostic Microbiology (2 cr)
- MLB 4730 - Diagnostic Microbiology Practicum (3 cr)
- MLB 4810 - Basic Immunohematology (2 cr)
- MLB 4811 - Basic Immunohematology Lab (1 cr)
- MLB 4820 - Advanced Immunohematology (2 cr)
- MLB 4830 - Immunohematology Practicum (3 cr)
- MLB 4990 - Medical Laboratory Operations and Education (2 cr)
Criminalistics (46 cr.)
Completing this concentration prepares you for careers that require knowledge of techniques and principles of forensic science, from both natural science and social science perspectives. It may also prepare for admission into MS Forensic Science programs. Graduates with this concentration may also seek employment as forensic science technicians.
- BIOL-L 213 Molecular Biology Laboratory (2 cr)
- CHEM-C 224 Quantitative Analysis (4 cr)
- CHEM-C 344 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (2 cr)
- CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism (3 cr)
- PHYS-P 201 General Physics I (5 cr)
- ANTH-A 103 Human Origins and Prehistory (3 cr)
- ANTH-B 200 Bioanthropology (3 cr)
- ANTH-B 320 Forensic Anthropology (3 cr)
- CJUS-P 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice or SOC-S 100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr)
- CJUS-K 300 Techniques of Data Analysis or SOC-S 371 Statistics for Sociology (3 cr)
- CJUS-P 320 Foundations of Criminal Investigation (3 cr)
- CJUS-P 330 Criminal Justice Ethics (3 cr)
- CJUS-P 372 Evidence (3 cr)
- CJUS-P 458 Wrongful Convictions (3 cr)
- FIS-I 495 Internship in Forensic Science (internship) (3 cr)
Program Requirements
First-Year Seminar (0-2 cr)
- UCOL-U 101 First Year Seminar or
- HON-H 100 Freshman Honors Seminar
A passing grade is required in the First Year Seminar course. This course is mandatory for all beginning freshmen and for transfer students with no more than 12 credit hours of transferring coursework. This course must be taken in the first semester after admission to Indiana University East.
Information Literacy (1-3 cr)
Choose 1 from:
- CSCI-A 110 Introduction to Computers & Computing (3 cr)
- BUS-K 209 Fundamentals of Microsoft Office (3 cr)
- Another course as approved by the School of Natural Science and Mathematics
General Education Requirements
Please note: The Quantitative Reasoning and Scientific Ways of Knowing General Education Requirements will be satisfied by this degree’s requirements. Please confirm these requirements with your advisor.
Quantitative Reasoning Requirements (6 cr)
- MATH-K 300 Statistical Techniques in Health Professions
- (except Criminalistics concentration, which requires CJUS-K300 or SOC-S371)
- MATH-M153 Algebra and Trigonometry for Life Sciences or MATH-M 126 Trigonometric Functions
Scientific Ways of Knowing Requirement
- BIOL-L 101 Introduction to Biological Sciences I (4 cr)
- CHEM-C 105/125 Principles of Chemistry I with Lab (5 cr)