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Biomedical Studies http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/biomed/ Director, 2000-01: Ted Johnson, Biology Biomedical Studies is a multidisciplinary program offering a contract concentration that can be earned in conjunction with any academic major. The concentration is intended as a plan of study that will enhance the preparation of students entering careers in the biomedical arena ranging from medicine to sports science to hospital administration. The concentration will offer students an opportunity for a broad and thoughtful exposure to biomedical studies. Students develop a biomedical studies concentration by implementing a plan of study to match their individual needs. Students must first consult with the Biomedical Studies Director and develop a contract near the end of their sophomore year. The contract may be be altered by mutual consent at any time. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONCENTRATION The Biomedical Studies Concentration consists of five courses and a senior capstone experience. All students must take a foundation course (Biology 123 or 243) depending on their course of study. In addition, students are required to choose one course from opportunities in each of three core components: 1) practical application; 2) experiential learning; and 3) ethical consideration. Within each of these three components there will be several choices to fulfil the requirement. Seminars and Interim courses may be included as they become available. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Art 121 Foundation Ceramics EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING This component requires students to arrange a non-classroom experience that exposes them to a hands-on or immediately-present form of biomedical learning. Off-campus courses, internships or practicums in this area enable the student to observe some area in the biomedical arena. Students may incorporate many different experiences into their biomedical contract. Examples include: ACM Costa Rica Semester Internship Students must select an additional Level II or III course outside of the major that complements their plan of study. ETHICAL ISSUES Courses that address ethical issues related to biomedical science are: Interdisciplinary 236 Science, Technology and Values
ADDITIONAL LEVEL II OR III COURSE Students must select an additional Level II or III course that complements their plan of study. SENIOR CAPSTONE ACTIVITY The final requirement for a Biomedical Studies Concentration is a senior capstone experience proposed individually or by a group of concentrators. Projects could include, but are not limited to, an integrative paper, a series of biomedical seminars organized by the student(s), a portfolio, or a major paper synthesizing the student(s)' experiences and reflections. |