Programs

**The requirements listed below come from the 2003-2004 Catalog. Previous editions of the catalog are available online.

The major in biochemistry is specially designed as an interdisciplinary program for those students with a strong interest in both biology and chemistry. The program prepares majors to enter graduate school in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, or physiology; to pursue professional degrees in medicine, dentistry, or optometry; or to take chemical or pharmaceutical positions in industry.

The programs of specialization in chemistry are designed to introduce students to the basic knowledge and skills essential to pursue careers in industrial and governmental research, medical technology, and secondary teaching. A chemistry major who chooses to undertake an emphasis in medical technology must complete one year of clinical study and experience at a school of medical technology approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratories (NAACLS) after satisfying the program requirements at Alvernia. All clinical year graduates become eligible to take the certification examination for medical technologist and, after successful completion, are entitled to use the designation M.T.(ASCF).

Chemistry

63-66 credits
Programs of specialization in chemistry provide opportunities and guided experiences through which the student may be introduced to the basic knowledge and skills essential to pursue careers in industrial and governmental research, medical technology, teaching in secondary schools and professional careers.

Major: 41-44 credits
CHE 104, 105, 107, 110 or 112, 111, 201, 202, 210, 211, 212, 301, 302, 303, 305, 402; 6-9 credits in chemistry electives.

Related Areas: 22 credits
PHY 110, 111; MAT 230

Chemistry Minor
A minor in Chemistry shall consist of 19-20 credits earned by completing CHE 104, 107, 110, 201, 202, 210, and 2 courses in either CHE 212, 401, 403, 404. Determination is made with assistance of academic advisor.

Chemistry Secondary Education

Major: 31 credits
CHE 104, 105, 110, 111, 201, 202, 210, 211, 212, 301, 302, 401, 410.

Education Credits: 33 credits
SPE 100, ED 200, ED 206, ED 306, 313, 330, 333, 416, 434, 472, 470

Related Areas: 39 credits
BIO 103, 104; PHY 110, 111; MAT 230, 231.

Chemistry Medical Technology
Emphasis: 73 credits
Alvernia offers an emphasis in medical technology as part of a Bachelor of Science degree program in Biology or Chemistry.

One year of clinical study and experience in a school of Medical Technology approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratories Sciences (NAACLS) follows the requirements listed above.

Alvernia provides assistance in making application for admission to the clinical year program; however, admission is determined solely by the hospital. The college cannot guarantee all students will be accepted for the clinical year experience.

All clinical year graduates will become eligible to take the certification examination for medical technologists and after successful completion will be entitled to use the designation M.T. (ASCP).

Major: 49 credits
BIO 107, 108, 301, 303, 409. CHE 104, 105, 107, 110, 111, 201, 202, 210, 211, 212, 301, 302, 401, 410.

Related Areas: 23 credits
PHY 110, 111; MAT 209, 230, 231.

Clinical Experience and Study in Hospital Facility:
30-32 credits
Courses include: immunohematology, chemistry, clinical microscopy, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, serology and immunology. Consult biology specialization area for Biology-Medical Technology requirements.

Temple University Partnership

Alvernia College in partnership with Temple University offers a unique opportunity for students to enter Temple’s School of Dental Medicine after completion of their third year at Alvernia College. Temple University will reserve spaces for qualified students and this enables the student to complete dental school one year earlier. Specific guidelines and requirements are available from the Dean of Arts and Science.

Biochemistry

77-79 credits
Biochemistry is specially designed as an interdisciplinary program for students with a strong interest in biology and chemistry. The program will prepare a biochemistry major to enter graduate school in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology or physiology; give adequate preparation for entering a professional school of medicine, dentistry, or optometry; and prepare the student for industry in chemical or pharmaceutical areas.

Major: 32-34 credits
CHE 104, 105, 107, 110, 111, 201, 202, 210, 211, 301, 302, 305, 401, 402, 410.

Related Areas: 45 credits
BIO 103, 104, 301, 303, 401; MAT 209, 230, 231; PHY 110, 111; CIS 114. Three elective credits in BIO or CHE (300-400 level).

Forensic Science

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