Bachelor of Science in Biology/Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science
This program provides an integrated dual degree program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Biology and the Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science while maintaining the integrity and program content of each individual degree program.
This program has two main target audiences:
- Pre-health students (pre-MD, pre-clinical psychologist or psychiatrist) who are interested in neurological or behavioral issues. A challenging dual degree program will be an asset in the professional school application process, and this program will provide an excellent preparation for the MCAT.
- Students interested in moving on to graduate school in studies at the interface of biology and psychology, such as neuroscience, brain science, or cognitive science.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Requirements | (34) | |
| BIOL 107 | General Biol Lecture | 3 |
| BIOL 109 | General Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 115 | Human Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 117 | Human Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 210 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 214 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 225 | Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| BIOL 401 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOL 402 | Metabolic Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOL 404 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| or BIOL 431 | Animal Physiology Laboratory | |
| or BIOL 446 | Cell Biology Laboratory | |
| BIOL 430 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL 445 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 451 | Biological Literature | 2 |
| BIOL 495 | Biology Colloquium | 1 |
| Biology Electives | (6) | |
| Select six credit hours | 6 | |
| Chemistry Requirements | (18) | |
| CHEM 124 | Princ of Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 125 | Prin of Chemistry II w/Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 237 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 239 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 247 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| Physics Requirements | (11) | |
| PHYS 123 | General Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | Gen Physics II: Elect&Magntism | 4 |
| PHYS 224 | Gen Physics III for Engnrs | 3 |
| Mathematics Requirements | (13-14) | |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 152 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 425 | Statistical Methods | 3-4 |
| or PSYC 203 | Undergrad Stats Bhvrl Sci | |
| Psychological Science Requirements | (28) | |
| PSYC 204 | Rsrch Method in Behavioral Sci | 4 |
| PSYC 221 | Intro to Psychological Science | 3 |
| PSYC 301 | Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 303 | Abnormal Psychology | |
| PSYC 310 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 320 | Applied Correlation/Regression | 3 |
| or PSYC 409 | Psychological Testing | |
| PSYC 414 | Neural & Biol Bases Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 426 | Cognitive Science | 3 |
| PSYC 435 | Child Development | 3 |
| or PSYC 436 | Adult Development | |
| PSYC 485 | Senior Capstone Project I | 3 |
| Psychological Science Electives | (6) | |
| Select six credit hours | 6 | |
| Introduction to the Profession | (3) | |
| BIOL 100 | Intro to Profession | 3 |
| or PSYC 100 | Intro to Profession | |
| Computer Science Requirement | (2) | |
| CS 105 | Intro to Computer Programming | 2 |
| or CS 110 | Computing Principles | |
| Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) | (6) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements | (15) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C 1 | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 142-143 | |
| 1 | B.S. Biology/B.S. Psychological Science students have a reduced humanities and social sciences requirement because six credit hours of social sciences are satisfied by six credit hours of psychology "S" designated courses. |
Bachelor of Science in Biology/Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science Curriculum
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| BIOL 100 or PSYC 100 | 3 | BIOL 115 | 3 |
| BIOL 107 | 3 | BIOL 117 | 1 |
| PSYC 221 | 3 | PSYC 301 | 3 |
| CHEM 124 | 4 | CHEM 125 | 4 |
| MATH 151 | 5 | MATH 152 | 5 |
| CS 105 or 110 | 2 | ||
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| BIOL 109 | 1 | BIOL 210 | 3 |
| BIOL 214 | 3 | BIOL 225 | 2 |
| PSYC 310 | 3 | Psychological Science Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 237 | 4 | CHEM 239 | 3 |
| PHYS 123 | 4 | PHYS 221 | 4 |
| Humanities 200-level Course | 3 | Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| BIOL 445 | 3 | BIOL 430 | 3 |
| Biology Elective | 3 | BIOL 495 | 1 |
| PSYC 414 | 3 | PSYC 204 | 4 |
| PHYS 224 | 3 | PSYC 320 or 409 | 3 |
| IPRO Elective I | 3 | MATH 425 or PSYC 203 | 3-4 |
| Social Sciences Elective | 3 | IPRO Elective II | 3 |
| 18 | 17-18 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| BIOL 401 | 3 | BIOL 402 | 3 |
| BIOL 404, 431, or 446 | 3 | BIOL 451 | 2 |
| Psychological Science Elective | 3 | PSYC 435 or 436 | 3 |
| PSYC 426 | 3 | PSYC 485 | 3 |
| CHEM 247 | 3 | Biology Elective | 3 |
| Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 | Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: 142-143 | |||
