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Premedical Studies

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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This program provides a solid foundation in the scientific fields required for success on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

» Program Overview

The call to serve in the medical field may occur after one has already begun or completed a particular academic track that did not include the biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics customarily required of medical school applicants.

The first of its type in Michigan, this program provides a solid foundation in the scientific fields required for success on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and related standardized tests required for other health-related degree programs such as dentistry, pharmacy, and physician assistant studies. A rigorous, project-based curriculum offers experiential learning and real-world relevance to students seeking to bolster their credentials and improve their chances of acceptance to health-related graduate degree programs.

For more information, please contact Dr. Jeffery Morrissette, director of the premedical studies program and health professions advisor, at jmorrisse@ltu.edu or 248.204.3651.

Why LTU?

  • Receive the best preparation possible to help you meet your medical school and health-related career goals!
  • Learn in a technologically-focused environment with caring faculty and small class sizes.
  • Enjoy personalized academic advising and intensive mentoring from our expert pre-health professions advisor.
  • Procure strong letters of recommendation and participate in health-related research projects with dedicated faculty.

» Curriculum

English (6 credits)

Course Name

Course #

Credits

College Composition

College Composition develops students’ acquisition of the fundamental principles of academic writing. This course focuses on the development of writing thesis statements and main arguments, topic sentences, transitional words and phrases, supporting paragraphs, use of evidence, essay organization, and research skills. Extensive writing and research practice is required.

COM1103

3

LLT Elective

LLTXXX3

3

Mathematics (6 credits minimum)

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Math Elective

MCSXXX3

3

Math Elective

MCSXXX3

3

Biology (8 credits minimum)

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Biology 1

Must have one high school science course. The basic structure, chemistry and energetics of a cell. Mechanisms of inheritance, gene structure and function, and Mendelian genetics, Origin and history of life, mechanisms evolution, and introduction to systematics. Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 3 hrs.

BIO1213

3

Biology 1 Lab

Must have one high school science lab. Experiments to support BIO1213, including the use of the microscope. Lab 3 hrs. 1 hour of credit. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: BIO 1213, BIO1153.

BIO1221

1

Biology 2

Must have one high school science course. The biology, structure, physiology, development and reproduction of plants. Animals anatomy and physiology including nervous system, gas exchange, excretion, the circulatory system, and reproduction. An introduction to animal behavior and the impact of pollution. Survey of ecology, biogeography, and population biology, conservation biology. Lecture 3 hrs.

BIO1223

3

Biology 2 Lab

Must have one high school science lab. Experiments to support BIO1223. Lab 2 hrs. 1 credit hour. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: BIO 1223.

BIO1231

1

Chemistry (16 credits minimum)

Course Name

Course #

Credits

University Chemistry 1

May need 1 year high school chemistry and chemistry placement or math placement. Laws and concepts of chemistry and their application to chemical systems. The liquid and solid states, phase changes and phase diagrams, topics in the chemistry of materials, oxidation-reduction chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics and gas-phase equilibrium. Lect. 3 hrs., Workshop 1 hr., 3 hours credit. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 1074, MCS 1414, MCS 1424.

CHM1213

3

University Chemistry 1 Lab

University Chem 1 Lab – Laboratory experiments supporting topics covered in CHM1213. Lab 3 hrs. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: CHM 1213.

CHM1221

1

University Chemistry 2

Modern concepts of molecular-orbital theory and spectroscope methods. The solution state and colligative properties of solutions, and solution-phase equilibrium theory applied to solubility, chemical kinetics, acids and bases, and complex formation. Descriptive chemistry of the main-group and transition elements. Lecture 3 hrs.

CHM1223

3

University Chemistry 2 Lab

Laboratory experiments supporting topics covered in CHM1223. Lab 3 hrs. 1 hour credit. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: CHM 1223.

BIO1231

1

Organic Chemistry 1

Fundamental concepts and definitions embodying a mechanistic approach to the reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Lect. 3 hrs., Workshop 1 hr, 3 hours credit.

CHM2313

3

Organic Chemistry 1 Lab

Through laboratory experiments, students will learn the fundamental techniques used to isolate and synthesize organic molecules, with a focus on green chemistry and a special emphasis on modern purification and characterization methods.

CHM2311

1

Organic Chemistry 2

Mechanisms with emphasis on functional groups, spectroscopic methods and structural proofs; selected topics with special emphasis on instrumental approaches to organic problems, organic compounds of biochemical significance. Lect. 3 hrs. Workshop 1 hr. 3 hours credit

CHM2323

3

Organic Chemistry 2 Lab

Students will learn to read and interpret organic chemistry journal articles and search scientific databases. Organic chemistry laboratory techniques learned in CHM2311 will be used to conduct a course-based research project.

CHM2321

1

Physics (8 Credits)

Course Name

Course #

Credits

College Physics 1

“Algebra based kinematics and dynamics of particles, work, energy, bodies in equilibrium, rotational motion, thermal energy and thermodynamics.
3 Credit Hours. Lect. 3 hrs.

PHY2213

3

College Physics 1 Lab

Introductory laboratory covering experiments to complement College Physics 1. 1 Credit Hours. Lab 2 hrs. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: PHY 2213.

PHY2221

1

College Physics 2

“Algebra based simple harmonic motion, waves and sound, geometric optics, electric charge, current, DC Circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetic induction. 3 Credit Hours. Lecture 3 hrs.

PHY2223

3

College Physics 2 Lab

Introductory lab covering experiments compatible with College Physics 2. 1 Credit Hours. Lab 2 hrs. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: PHY 2223.

PHY2231

1

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.