BIOMEDICAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION

NOTE: All courses are subject to change (in name and/or dropped by academic departments).  Additional courses may be added after publication of this folder.  Courses not listed MUST be approved by the Biomedical Studies Coordinator should a student be interested in counting it towards the Biomedical Studies Concentration.  Students, be sure to cross check this listing with the official St. Olaf College Course Catalog.

Courses in this area focus on the practical aspects of Biomedical Studies.  For example, a student interested in dentistry might select an art course in ceramics in order to develop hand dexterity and improve skills related to cosmetic dentistry.  Courses, which would offer practical application include:

·         Foundation Ceramics (Art 116 or 121)

·         Foundation Sculpture (Art 114 or 122)

·         Medicinal Chemistry in Jamaica (Chem 260)

·         The Body Movable (Dance 201)

·         Movement Analysis (Dance 232)

·         Economics of Health Care (Econ 245)

·         Statistics for the Sciences (Stats 212)

·         Nutrition and Wellness (Nurs 110)

·         Healthcare Issues (Nurs 302)

·         Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries  (P.E. 255)

·         Biomechanics (P.E. 374)

·         Motor Learning (P.E. 373)

·         Physiology of Exercise (P.E.375)

·         Biopsychology (Psych 238)

·         Psychophysiology (Psych 390)

·         Clinical and Counseling Psychology (Psych 375)

·         Death, Dying and Bereavement (Soc 248)

·         Social Policy (SW 258)

ETHICAL ISSUES

Courses that address ethical issues related to biomedical science are:

·         Sports Ethics and Society (P.E. 290)

·         Biomedical Ethics (Phil 250)

·         Ethics and the Good Life (Phil 252)

·         Other Ethics course by petition to BSC Director

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

This component requires students to arrange a non-classroom experience that exposes them to a hands-on approach to biomedical careers.  Off-campus courses, internships, or practica in this area enable a student to become personally involved in aspect of the biomedical arena.  Course credit is not required.  Examples of experiential learning include:

·         Academic Internship (CEL)

·         Informal Internships during the summer

·         The Physician in Clinical and Hospital Healthcare (ID255)

·   Experiential projects as part of Biology in South India Semester Study/Service Abroad Program

·         Internships as part of the HECUA Urban Studies Semester

·         Internships as part of the ACM Costa Rica Semester

·         Family Social Services in Central Mexico (SW 256)

·         Athletic Training (Activity)

·         Cardiac Physiology (Bio 250)

·         Medicine in Germany Internship

·         Peruvian Medical Experience (Bio 284)

·         Global Health & Biostatistics in Geneva (Stats 285)

ADDITIONAL LEVEL II OR III COURSE

Students must select an additional level II or III course outside of their major that complements their plan of study.  A rationale must be given on how the elective course fits the plan of study.

SENIOR CAPSTONE

The Final requirement for a Biomedical Studies Concentration is a senior capstone project proposed individually or by a group of Concentrators.  Projects could include, but are not limited to, an integrative paper, a biomedical seminar organized by the student(s), a portfolio, or a major paper synthesizing the student(s), experiences and reflections.  Academic credit is usually not required.  The capstone activities MUST be completed by April 1 of the senior year.

Biomedical Studies Coordinator

Ted Johnson   Professor of Biology/Biomedical Studies    SC 140 johnsont@stolaf.edu    x3392

Links to Applicable Course Descriptions in the College Catalog

On Campus

Off Campus