BS Biology - Respiratory Therapy (RESP) - Legacy
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL101 Foundations of Biology | 4 |
| MATH101 College Algebra | 3 |
| G1 Humanities#1 | 3 |
| WELL175 Wellness | 3 |
| COMM100 Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM111 Intro to Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH160 Precalculus | 4 |
| G3 Social Sciences #1 | 3 |
| ENGL110 English Composition | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL257 Intro to Allied Health | 1 |
| BIOL254 Human A&P I | 4 |
| CHEM112 Intro to Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH161 Calculus I | 3 |
| G1 Humanities #2 (D) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL362 Cell & Developmental Biology (W) | 4 |
| BIOL255 Human A&P II | 4 |
| G3 Social Sciences #2 (W) | 3 |
| G1 Humanities #3 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Summer Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHYS131 Physics I w/Algebra | 4 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 4 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM235 Short Course Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| BIOL361 Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL364 Genetics & Molec Biology | 4 |
| G3 Social Sciences #3 (W) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| WRIT319 Adv Writing (AW) | 3 |
| CHEM326 Biochemistry I | 4 |
| P Perspectives Course (P) | 3 |
| ELEC General Elective | 3 |
| BIOL352 Nutritional Science | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Summer Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| RESP410 Acute Cardiopulmonary Care | 2 |
| RESP411 Resp Care Techiniques I | 2 |
| RESP412 Princ of Aerosol & Gas Thera | 3 |
| RESP420 Arterial Blood Gas Analysis | 3 |
| RESP422 Pharmacology | 2 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| RESP413 Resp Assessment & Therapy | 4 |
| RESP414 Resp Care Techniques II | 3 |
| RESP419 Resp Care in Alt Sites | 2 |
| RESP421 Phys Mechanical Ventilation | 2 |
| RESP460 Clinical Practice I | 1 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
Winter Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| RESP461 Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 2 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| RESP415 Tech Aspects Mech Vent | 3 |
| RESP417 Resp Care Tech II (W) | 3 |
| RESP423 Infection Diseases | 2 |
| RESP424 Non-Infection Diseases | 2 |
| RESP425 Neonatology | 2 |
| RESP462 Clinical Practice II | 1 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 13 |
Fifth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| RESP463 Clinical Practicum II | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| RESP464 Clinical Practicum III | 10 |
| RESP495 Resp Care Research | 2 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
Note: BIOL 257 and CHEM 235 offered only in Fall; BIOL 356 offered only in the Spring. CHEM11, 112, MATH160 & 161 Can serve as non-BIOL G2 course. Psychology 100 is a recommended G3 course. WRIT319 recommended, but AW (Advanced Writing) can be satisfied by WRIT311, 312, 316, 318, or BIOL499. It is recommended that students take their 3rd writing course on campus; however, RESP 417 offered in the clinical phase can be counted as a 3rd writing course at the completed of the program. At least 12 s.h. of BIOL electives must be 300-level or above. Total of 43 Biology study hours is required. General electives may be required to bring overall total to the required 120 s.h.. Be sure to take 3 (W) courses, a (P) course and a (D) course. Students will have earned enough credits to graduate after completion of the third year Spring term.