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Science Department

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Directory 5

General Policy 6

Overview of the Science Department 7

Degree Information 8

Academic Support 8

Advisors 8

Registration 9

General Requirements for All Students 10

Additional Ways of Earning University Credit 11

Marywood University Transfer Credits 11

Honors Program 12

Double Major 12

Minor 12

Science Department Credit Transfer Policy 12

Ad Hoc Major 13

Graduate Courses 13

Independent Study 13

Cross-Registration 13

Lab Assistantships 13

Work Study 14

Internship 14

Undergrad Research 14

Registering for Research Related Courses 14

Academic Regulations 15

Course Load 15

Class and Laboratory Attendance Policy 15

Class and Laboratory Cancellation Policy 15

e2Campus 15

Snow Days 16

UG Excused Absences of University Events 16

Academic Standards 17

Grade Review Committee 17

Student Status 18

Confidentiality of Student Records 18

Students with Disabilities 18

Academic Records 18

Academic Appeal 18

Student Grievances & Appeals Policy 19

Academic Honesty 19

Procedures to File a Formal Grievance 20

Transcripts 20

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Change in Student Schedules 20

Withdraw from Courses 21

Undeclared Student Status 21

Change of Major 21

Leave of Absence 21

Withdraw from the University 21

Academic Honors 22

Honors at Commencement 22

Special Awards at Graduation 22

Science Department Awards 23

Student Organizations 24

Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) 25

HPAC Advising 25

HPAC Curriculum 25

Policy on Letters of Recommendation 26

Request for Faculty Letter of Recommendation 26

Degree Requirements 27

BS Biology/Pre-Professional Curriculum Guide 28

Biotechnology Program 29

B.S./M.S. Biotechnology Internal Candidates (5ys) Curriculum Guide 30

M.S. Biotechnology Program Requirements 31

M.S. Biotechnology (External Candidates) 32

BS Biology (Pre-Chiropractic) Curriculum Guide 33

Timeline for Applying to NYCC 34

BS Environmental Science Curriculum Guide 35

BS Medical Laboratory Sciences Curriculum Guide 36

MLS Informational Timeline 37

BS Biology/Secondary Education Curriculum Guide 38

B Pre-Physician Assistant Curriculum Guide 40

Chemistry Minor Curriculum Guide 41

Minor in Science – BS Nutrition Science Program Curriculum Guide 42

Minor in Chemistry – BS ENVS Program Curriculum Guide 43

Minor Elementary Education 44

Science Department Laboratory Policies and Procedures 45

Personal protective Equipment (PPE) 45

Laboratory Clothing 45

Laboratory Coats 45

Eye Protection 46

Emergency Clothing 46

Laboratory Responsibilities 46

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Food and Beverages 46

Laboratory Behavior 46

Personal Hygiene 46

Medical Conditions 46

Leaving the Work Area 46

Working Alone 47

Cell Phone Use 47

Laboratory Access 47

Laboratory Doors 47

Laboratory Equipment 47

Laboratory Instructor Information 47

Purchase Orders for Research Supplies 48

Safety Training 49

Responsibility for Training 49

Safety Rules Agreement 49

Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant Responsibilities 50

Fire Drills and Evacuation 50

Safety Equipment 50

Laboratory Dissection Policy 51

Anatomy and Physiology Model Policy 51

Laboratory Inventory 51

Emergency Action 51

Emergency 911 Phone Access 51

Incident/Accident Reports 51

Employee Incident/Accident Reports 52

Student Incident/Accident Reports 52

Handling Chemicals and Biohazards 52

Laboratory Spills 54

General Housekeeping 56

Hazardous Waste Management 56

Biological Waste Disposal Standard Operating Procedures 56

Special Science Department Standard Operating Procedures 56

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Directory

Marywood University Main Phone # 570-348-6211

Full-Time Faculty and Staff E-mail Address Ext. # CNHS Room # Lisa Antoniacci, Ph.D. [email protected] 2565 333

Christopher Brey, Ph.D. [email protected] 2544 331

Deanne Garver, Ph.D. [email protected] 2564 328

Marcie Gaughan, Administrative Assistant [email protected] 6265 320 A

Mary Lynn Grayeski, Ph.D. [email protected] 4598 337 B

Michael Kiel, Ph.D. Chairperson [email protected] 2478 325

Brian Piatak, D.C. [email protected] 2927 326

Monica Pierri-Galvao, Ph.D. [email protected] 2439 337

Steven Reggie, D.C. [email protected] 2301 327

Mary Ann Smith M.A. [email protected] 2528 329

Deborah Wardach, Science Laboratory Manager [email protected] 4771 104

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General Policy

Marywood University, in accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national

origin, sex, age, or disability in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities, including admission or with respect

to employment. Inquiries should be directed to:

Dr. Patricia E. Dunleavy

Associate Vice President for Human Resources

Title IX Coordinator and Coordinator of Act 504

Marywood University

Liberal Arts Center, Room 86

Scranton, PA 18509-1598

Phone: 570-348-6220

Fax: 570-961-4740

E-mail: [email protected]

Ms. Meghan Cruciani Mr. Ross Novak

Assistant Vice President for Student Success Senior Director of Student Conduct and Residence Life

Deputy Title IX Coordinator Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Marywood University Marywood University

Liberal Arts Center, Room 227 The Tony Domiano Center for Student Life

Scranton, PA 18509-1598 Scranton, PA 18509-1598

Phone: 570-340-6043 Phone: 570-348-6236

Fax: 570-340-6073 Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Marywood University is committed to meeting the spirit and standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with

disabilities are eligible for reasonable accommodations per Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA of 1990.

Adjustments may be requested by contacting the Associate Director of Student Support Services, 570-348-6211, ext. 2335.

Copies of guidelines pertaining to the provision of services and those pertaining to appeals procedures are available in the Office of the

Associate Director of Student Support Services, in the offices of the academic deans, and at the Circulation Desk in the Learning

Resources Center.

Students may also reference Accommodating Students with Disabilities policy in the University Calendar/Student Handbook.

The University reserves the right to change requirements or regulations, including tuition and fees, as necessary, at any time, giving

such notice as is reasonably practical under the circumstances. Students must fulfill all prevailing degree or program requirements.

At any time during the course of an academic semester, a student may consult with the Science Department Chair for clarification of

these policies and procedures.

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Overview of the Science Department

Mission Statement

The mission of the Science department is to produce open-minded persons with specific knowledge and technical skills that relate to

the natural world, and to provide an in-depth understanding of scientific advances that currently affect society. Science and non-science

students are provided scientific literacy and are encouraged to utilize their scientific education in a globally responsible manner.

Program Goals

The mission of the Science Department is to produce open-minded persons with specific knowledge and technical skills that relate to

the natural world, and to provide an in-depth understanding of scientific advances that currently affect society. Science and non-science

students are provided scientific literacy, and are encouraged to utilize their scientific education in a globally responsible manner.

The materials and information presented in this Science Handbook

are to be considered as an agreement between the student and the Department of Science.

Marywood University Department of Science reserves the right to: Change requirements for Admission, Progression and Graduation as outlined in this bulletin

Change arrangements, scheduling and content of courses

Determine books and outlines used

Formulate school regulations and policies affecting students

All changes in existing school policies will be communicated to students before they become effective. Students are

expected to be in compliance with current policies as they become effective.

Marywood University intends to: Provide a value based context for university experiences.

Foster an awareness and appreciation of the pluralistic nature of contemporary society.

Provide a supportive and welcoming environment to a diverse academic community.

Prepare people for socially responsible leadership roles.

Provide challenging instructional programs.

Inspire a sense of personal responsibility for responding to social justice issues.

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Candidacy Requirements

Degree Information

A candidate for a baccalaureate degree must present a minimum of 126 under-graduate credits of college work that fulfill all general

and departmental requirements; 60 of these credits must be earned from Marywood. Ordinarily, at least one-half of the credits

required for a major must be earned at Marywood University. For graduation, the cumulative quality point average (QPA) must be at

least 2.0. Courses must be selected so that the requirements of at least one major program are fulfilled with a QPA of 2.33. Some

programs require higher a QPA than the general school requirement. Consult this handbook for individual program descriptions,

curriculum guides, and information about these exceptions. Registration Form Sign Off Sheet for Over 18 Credits

Second Baccalaureate Degree A student who holds a baccalaureate degree from Marywood University or another accredited school may pursue a second

baccalaureate degree. Acceptable credits from the first degree will be applied to the second degree; however, in all cases, at least 60

additional credits will be required for the second degree. The second degree program must also include one complete major program.

Degree Completion and Commencement Degrees are granted in January, May, and August. All degree requirements must be fulfilled by the published deadline for each

graduation date. There is one commencement ceremony each year, and students must apply to participate.

Students intending to complete degree requirements must formally register as degree candidates at the time of their final semester’s

registration.

University Graduation Requirements A student must earn a minimum of 126 credits in order to graduate. Included in this number are one’s major and minor program

requirements, which vary from program to program, as well as up to 46 credits of general requirements (depending on possible

waivers). Students in programs requiring less than 126 total credits will be expected to fulfill the remaining credit in other ways-such

as with additional electives, a second major or a minor.

Academic Support Changes in Student Schedules At the beginning of each semester there is a scheduled period during which a student may withdraw from courses and receive a refund.

The student may be admitted to another course or change from audit to credit status during the first academic week of a semester. A

student should consult with his/her academic advisor before adding or dropping a course. Schedule change forms are available at the

Office of Academic Records, or the student can process the change using the online MarywoodYou portal registration system.

Procedures and relevant dates are published by the register.

Academic Advisors All students are assigned an academic advisor at the beginning of their studies at Marywood. In nearly all cases, advisors are full-time

faculty of the department in which the student is majoring. Academic advisors have the responsibility of assisting students with

programs of study which will meet student needs and capabilities as well as school and department requirements. Each semester,

faculty advisors meet with students to develop schedules of courses prior to registration for the upcoming sessions. Academic advisors

also play an important role in providing direction, support and referrals for specialized assistance, if necessary

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Registration Please visit the Registrar’s we b page for specific dates to register. International students and students with disabilities may receive

additional academic advising support. Students interested in these services should contact the appropriate office on campus for

information. It is the student's responsibility to notify both the Academic Registrar and the Science Department Secretary of any

change in name, address, phone number, or marital status. Prior to a student’s first semester at Marywood, a faculty or professional

staff advisor assists the student in the preparation of his/her first schedule. Continuing students receive registration materials prior to

each session and schedule an appointment with their academic advisors before registering online or at the Office of Academic

Records. The links below will take you to registration information and forms you will need. Included is a link to information about Student Planning a valuable new tool for planning a student's program of study and processing their registration.

Registration Information for Graduate and Undergraduate Students

http://www.marywood.edu/registrar/Fall-2015-Registration/

Registration Form

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Undergraduate Registration Form http://www.marywood.edu/dotAsset/1f1730ba-

830f-405e-b0f4-1c18c2991b8e.pdf

How to Use the Student Portal

http://www.marywood.edu/dotAsset/75c064f3-4476-4e9d-9124-2ce0a9161cb7.pdf

Student Planning

http://www.marywood.edu/dotAsset/6928d3bf-6a0d-4174-b1a7-be90fb62a80e.pdf

Undergraduate Students Use your MarywoodYOU portal to review your academic profile information prior to meeting with your academic advisor. A link

for Program Evaluation is available in the Academic Profile section of your student portal. This gives you the ability to audit your

progress toward degree completion. If you receive an error message in running the evaluation, report the problem in writing to

Academic Records so that they can work with your academic department to determine the issue. In the interim, you should review

your completed coursework under the transcript option in the Academic Profile. You should also check the Schedule of Classes online.

Make an appointment with your advisor two weeks prior to your registration date.

All advisors will have a sign-up sheet posted outside his/her office door for advisees to choose a day and time. Each student should

print his/her name, email address and phone number on the sign-up sheet. Since it is necessary for the advisor to review the student’s

file before the appointment, no appointments will be taken without a 24-hour advance notice. If a student is unable to keep the

appointment, he/she is asked to contact the advisor or the Science Department Administrative Assistant. It is the student’s

responsibility to meet with his/her advisor at least one time each semester. The Science Department will not assume any responsibility

for students who do not show up for advisement.

Consult the Registrar’s webpage to determine when registration begins via the MarywoodYou portal or at Academic Records, LAC 90.

All financial obligations must be met before you register. If you encounter a problem when attempting to register, please contact the

Cashier’s Office with questions pertaining to your financial status at (570) 348-6212. After your registration has been processed, you

may print a copy of your schedule through your MarywoodYou student portal account.

Students whose major QPA is less than 2.33 after completing four major courses (16 credits) will not be permitted to register for upper

level major courses until the minimum QPA of 2.33 is earned.

http://www.marywood.edu/registrar/Fall-2015-Registration/


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http://www.marywood.edu/dotAsset/75c064f3-4476-4e9d-9124-2ce0a9161cb7.pdf

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Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to meet all requirements for his or her major program and general requirements for all

students. Marywood University is committed to helping students become active in this decision -making process.

I. First Year Experience UNIV 100 – 1 credit

ENGL 160 – 3 credits

General Requirements for All Students

Liberal Arts Core

II. The Human Condition in its Ultimate Relationships

Religious Studies # - 6 credits

RST 100 Modern Belief and one other course above the 100 level Philosophy # - 6 credits

PHIL 113 Introduction to Philosophy and one other course offered by the department

III. The Human Condition in the Context of the Physical Universe

Mathematics – 3 credits

Science – 3 credits

Some Science courses have a required one credit laboratory component. Students pursuing these courses will earn three

credits for the lecture. They will earn one credit for the lab which is graded independently. It is important to note that

some majors require Science Courses which include a lab. In addition to tuition, there are laboratory fees.

IV. The Human Condition in Relation to Self and the Social Structure

Social Science #

(Psychology 211, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Criminology or any other social science course.)

V. The Human Condition in its Cultural Context

Literature # - 6 credits

ENGL 180 Introduction to World Literature and one 300-level course offered by the department

Foreign Language # - 6 credits

Both classes must be in the same language. A student who has completed four years of the same foreign language in

high school may take just one, three-credit course to satisfy the foreign language requirement. That course must be

above the 212 level.

Fine Arts # - 3 credits

VI. The Human Condition in its Historical Context

History # - 6 credits

TOTAL = 46 credits

*Please be sure to check the Curriculum Guide for your specific major.

One course in a student’s curriculum must fulfill a Global Studies requirement; Global courses may also fulfill the requirement for one

of the courses above that is marked with a hashmark (#)

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Additional Ways of Earning University Credit Marywood University adheres to the principles outlined in the “Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit” recommended

by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, American Council on Education, and Council for

Higher Education Accreditation.

Academic credits, graduate or undergraduate, may be accepted in direct transfer for colleges and universities depending upon their

quality, comparability, and applicability to the student’s program of study. Professional staff from the Office of the Registrar will work

in tandem with faculty within the specific discipline to assess the appropriateness of course content vis-à-vis the Marywood University

curriculum.

Marywood University recognizes that people learn in a variety of settings and that some students approach the university experience

with college-level learning acquired outside the traditional classroom.

Academic credit or waiver for other college-level learning can be awarded through a variety of programs, such as standardized testing

through CLEP, DANTES, DSSST, and Advanced Placement (AP). Some departments allow challenge exams and place-out exams.

Students may be able to present a portfolio to show that they have acquired college-level learning for particular courses. Consult the

Marywood Catalog for more specific information on the standardized tests and portfolios.

None of these means of earning credit are included in the minimum number of credits which must be earned at Marywood University

in order to receive a degree.

Marywood subscribes to the standards for quality assurance set forth by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.

Additional information is available from the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment.

Transfer Credits In order for credits to be transferred to Marywood from other colleges and universities, the courses must be college-level, and a

minimum grade of C is required (A grade of C- is not transferable.) Transferable courses must be equivalent to courses offered at

Marywood and appropriate to meet degree requirements in a student’s major. Some course credits may transfer only as general

electives. Grades do not transfer, only credits. A student’s quality point average (QPA) at Marywood University depends on courses

taken at Marywood or through a formal Consortium agreement such as that with the University of Scranton.

Credits older than 20 years may be approved for transfer if it is determined that the course content is still relevant. College-level

credits earned within 20 years of a student’s acceptance to Marywood are usually transferable. Some courses (e.g., science) will not

transfer if taken more than seven years previous to entry into Marywood. Credits required for the student’s major will be transferred if

the course content is judged suitable by the chair of the department involved. The Authorization for Transfer of Credit (both

Undergraduate and Graduate) forms are available on-line. Please refer to the specific form for instructions for completion and the

signatures required for processing. You will need Adobe Acrobat to be able to view or print these forms. Science Majors must take all

science courses at Marywood University. Only under unusual circumstances, for sufficient reason, and with special permission of the

Chairperson of the Science Department may a science course be taken off campus.

All laboratory and lecture courses must be taken concurrently. In rare instances, the department chairperson may give a student

permission to register for only one component of the course, providing he/she sign a waiver form.

Please consult the Marywood catalog for more specific information regarding Challenge and place-out exams and AP exams.

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Individual Options

Honors Program Students who have achieved high grades in high school and high standardized test scores may be eligible for Honors courses. The

Honors Program enhances academic and research opportunities for students. For more information on the honors program, double

majors, minors, ad hoc majors, independent study, field experience, cross registration, study abroad, the Intensive English Program at

Marywood and credit for professional, personal enrichment or transfer, please check program listing in the Marywood Catalog.

A minimum of 24 Honors credits is required to earn an Honors Degree. A Senior Honors Thesis (3 cr.), the topic of which is related

to the student's major program is also required. Students pursuing an Honors Degree must maintain a minimum overall Q.P.A. of

3.25. Qualified science majors who wish to enroll in a science course for Honors credit must adhere to the following procedure:

The student is required to seek approval from:

1. The science faculty member who teaches the course

2. The Science Department Chairperson

3. The Director of the Honors Program

After approval has been granted, the student will then register for the course designated as Honors (H) (i.e. Biol H446). A student

may withdraw from an Honors course during the regular Add/Drop period at the University. When the Add/Drop period has

passed, the student who is registered for the Honors course is held accountable for the additional requirements of the Honors course.

For more information on the Honors Program, please check the Marywood Catalog.

Double Major A student may elect to have a double major, in which the requirements for two distinct major programs are fully met within one

degree program. The student arranges the programs with the support of both department chairpersons. Typically, the student

applies to the appropriate chairperson for entrance into the second major after the end of the first year. Application forms are

available at the Academic Records Office.

Minor Programs Students who minor in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Science must maintain a minimum QPA of 2.33 in minor

courses. All lecture and laboratory courses must be taken concurrently.

The following minors are offered:

1. Chemistry/B.S. Biology, B.S. Biotechnology, B.S. Environmental Science

2. Environmental Science/S.S. Biology

3. Biology/Majors other than Science

4. Science/Nutrition and Dietetics

Science Department Credit Transfer Policy

A maximum of 16 science transfer credits will be accepted by the Science Department, with more credits accepted at the discretion of the

department chair, as applicable toward any of the major science degree programs. Students from other colleges and/or universities who

wish to transfer into the Science Department must have earned a minimum grade of C+ in each science course. Undeclared and/or

students from other majors at Marywood must have earned a minimum QPA of 2.50 to transfer into the Science Department. Once a

transfer student is accepted into the Science Department, all future science courses must be taken at Marywood. Only in rare

circumstances, for sufficient reason and with special permission from the chairperson, may a science course be taken off campus.

A maximum of eight science transfer credits will be accepted by the Science Department as applicable toward any of the minor programs.

The student must have earned a minimum grade of C+ in each science course accepted as transfer credits.

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Ad Hoc Major When students believe that their unique educational objectives cannot be fully attained by choosing one of the existing major programs,

they may devise an ad hoc pattern of courses. A form for an ad hoc proposal should be obtained from the Deans’ Offices or

department chairs. The program must be approved by the participating department chairpersons and submitted to the appropriate

dean for approval. Ad Hoc major programs usually require 45-60 credits. They are typically designed during the student’s sophomore

year.

Graduate Courses Undergraduate students who have senior status (completed 90 credits or more) may be permitted to take up to 12 graduate credits with

the permission of the department chair and appropriate dean. Students requesting permission must have a minimum of 3.00 GPA. The

opportunity to take graduate credits may be advantageous for students in moving through a graduate program more rapidly or for

students who seek greater challenge in their senior year. Graduate credits must meet undergraduate degree requirements to be covered

by financial aid. Questions about financial aid implications should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid.

Pre-Physician Assistant Programs Please refer to the Pre-Physician Assistant Curriculum Guide for specific requirements which can be found in the Degree Requirement

section of this handbook.

Independent Study The Science Department provides an opportunity for qualified students (minimum major and overall Q.P.A. of 3.0) to engage in

Independent Research under the supervision of a science faculty member. Students have the option of enrolling in BIOL 499/ENVS

499/CHEM 499 Independent Study for 1, 2 or 3 credits. Students align themselves with an appropriate faculty mentor. In addition,

the student must submit an outline of the proposed study to the Department Chairperson for approval.

Cross Registration Degree-seeking undergraduate students are allowed to enroll in courses at the University of Scranton for up to six credits within a

calendar year. Unlike transfer credits from other colleges, grades earned through cross registration with the University of Scranton are

calculated into a student’s QPA. Students participating in this program complete all registration through the Office of the Registrar at

Marywood. Information, assistance, and registration forms are available at the Office of the Registrar.

Please consult the Marywood catalog for more specific information regarding the following programs: Study Abroad, Intensive English and Credit for Professional, Personal Enrichment or Transfer.

Lab Assistantships Qualified science majors (major QPA of at least a 3.0 is required) are needed during the academic year to serve as laboratory

assistants. Each laboratory assistant works in a specialized laboratory (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Microbiology, etc.) under the

direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager. The position of laboratory assistant is a valuable experience, since it provides an

opportunity to gain knowledge and skills beyond the classroom setting. Laboratory assistants are selected on the basis of merit by

the Laboratory Manager and Department Chairperson. A major QPA of at least 3.0 is required to retain a lab assistant position.

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Work Study Program The Work Study Program supports many of the available lab assistant positions. Work Study must be applied for through the

Marywood University Human Resources – Work Study Web Page. Follow the Steps to Make it Happen. The Science Department

may provide financing for a limited number of qualified students (major QPA of at least a 3.0 is required) who are ineligible for the

Work Study Program. Interested students must apply through the Marywood University Human Resources – Work

Study Web Page and follow the steps to make it happen. Once the Human Resources O ffice contacts you that you are

not eligible for work study, please contact the Science Laboratory Manager and inquire about non -work study

positions.

Internships Students are strongly advised to participate in internships that are related to their major areas of study. BIOL 498/ENVS

498/CHEM498 Internship allows students to earn 3 credits for their work. Students are required to have a minimum major QPA and

overall QPA of 3.0. A science faculty member monitors the activity and assigns a grade.

Undergraduate Research BIOL 454/ENVS 454/CHEM 454 Undergraduate Research is an elective open to science majors whose major QPA and overall QPA is

at least 3.0. Adherence to the following guidelines is mandatory:

The student must choose a research topic and a mentor who directs all aspects of the investigation by the end of junior year.

In addition, the student must meet with the Science Department Chairperson to receive approval for the proposed project.

The research project must be a library/laboratory-based investigation, which involves data collection.

Students register for BIOL 454/ENVS 454/CHEM 454 Undergraduate Research for 2 credits in the semester in which the

research will be completed.

At the conclusion of the research activity the student is required to submit a written report to his/her mentor for final evaluation, or

provide a presentation to the Science department. The student may be asked to give a public presentation of the research investigation.

A copy of the research will be filed in the Science Department.

Procedure for Registering for Research Related Courses 1) View scheduled offerings and thus faculty members listed for the upcoming semester (e.g. BIOL 455, 454, 499)

2) From the Science dept. website examine the research activities and interests for those faculty listed (look up the faculty member you

wish to work with)

3) Meet with that faculty member, to request participation in the upcoming semester

4) If approved by that professor, obtain an approval note from him/her

5) Bring note to dept. chair for final approval.

6) Bring notes to your advising session, so your advisor can sign off on the registered research course and your other courses.

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Academic Regulations

Course Load A full-time student carries from 12-18 semester hours of credit in both fall and spring semesters. Credits in excess of 18 require the

approval of the appropriate dean, who will base the decision on such factors as grades, distribution of courses, extracurricular activities,

health, and outside employment of the student. A maximum of six semester hours can be taken in a summer session.

Class and Laboratory Attendance Policy Marywood University affirms all learning experiences that lead to responsible self-direction on the part of students. The purpose of

attendance regulations is to support each student in sharing the exchange of ideas that occurs only within the classroom. Therefore

Marywood encourages all students to attend class regularly and urges all professors to establish attendance and participation

requirements for each course they teach. Course attendance requirements will be clearly specified and communicated to the students

in the course outline. Abuses of attendance policies will be referred to the appropriate dean for final judgment.

Students are expected to attend all classes and laboratory sessions (including laboratory check in and check out). On rare occasions

and only for sufficient reason, students may be granted an "excused absence." Course attendance requirements are clearly specified in

each faculty member's course and laboratory syllabus. Unexcused absences may affect a student's final grade. Absences should be

reported to the class instructor or the Science Department Administrative Assistant (570) 348-6265. Abuses of the attendance policy

are formally reported to the Assistant Director of Student Development Services

Class and Laboratory Cancellation Policy In the event an instructor is unable to conduct their class and/or laboratory, they must email the students, Department Chairperson,

Laboratory Manager (if applicable), Dean’s Secretary and Science Secretary. It is also the Laboratory Instructor’s responsibility to make

arrangements (if possible) to have another part-time or full-time Science Faculty member cover their laboratory session when they are

not able.

e2campus Notification System

e2campus is a state-of-the-art notification system that sends notifications instantly and simultaneously to you.

All users receive these notifications:

Weather cancellations and delays

Emergency conditions

Changes in parking conditions

Optional notifications:

Student Activities

Resident Student Announcements

Commuter Student Announcements

Fricchione Day Care

Registrar's News & Dates

Saturday Classes

Central PA program at Bloomsburg

Lehigh Valley program at DeSales

Reading program at Alvernia

http://www.marywood.edu/news/e2campus.html

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You may choose to receive notifications on your

mobile phone (text messages)

e-mail address

Google, Yahoo, WindowsLive or AOL home page

Snow Days In case of bad weather, students should call Marywood's Snow Information Line at (570) 961-4SNO. This phone

line message will indicate the following:

if Marywood is operating according to its normal class schedule

if classes are on a compressed schedule

if classes are canceled

or other important information about meetings, conferences, extra-curricular activities, etc. Commuter students should use their own discretion about traveling when the University is operating on a regular

schedule during bad weather. Students should check with course instructors about how their decisions will affect

their academic performance.

Undergraduate Excused Absences for University Events In order to have a more holistic university experience, undergraduate students may have one hour, technically 50 minutes, of excused

absence per credit of each course taken or one entire lab session to participate in important departmental or University sponsored

events. This means students within specified guidelines should have an opportunity to make up missed exams given during their

excused absences without penalty. Arrangements should also be made so that students will not be penalized for unannounced quizzes

and other in-class assignments given during their excused absences. Events such as post season competitions may exceed minimum

excused absence hours. It is the student’s responsibility to pursue the instructor to make arrangements for all make-up work. It is the

faculty member’s prerogative to allow for additional absences for other reasons such as illness, death in family, etc. Unless otherwise

clearly specified, the student will be expected to assume that s/he will not be allowed more than the absences protected by this policy.

If the student does not have at least a C average at the time of the class immediately prior to the excused absence event, the professor

has the prerogative of not excusing the absence.

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Academic Standards

A student must attain a cumulative quality point average (QPA) of 2.00 to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 2.33 is

required in one’s major. All science majors must maintain a minimum QPA of 2.33 in major courses (Primary QPA). Students whose major QPA is less than 2.33 after completing four major courses (16 credits) may not be permitted to register for upper level major courses until the minimum QPA of 2.33 is earned. In addition, students who do not receive a satisfactory grade in an upper level course or who drop a course may repeat one course, one time, space permitting.

GRADE REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Grade Review Committee (GRC) in the Science Department reviews the science majors' grades at the end of each academic

semester. Letters are sent to students whose QPA is less than 2.33. A student who has a QPA below 2.33 will be placed on academic

probation for two semesters. At the end of the probation period, he/she will be re-evaluated and a decision will be made about

his/her status as a student in the Science Department. The GRC reserves the right to tell a student who does not achieve a 2.33

primary QPA after the probation period that it is no longer feasible for he/she to continue as a Science Major and that he/she should

seek another major. The GRC will also evaluate Pre-PA majors in accordance with the 3.0 average QPA (major courses) that is needed

for PA MS consideration. In addition, students who receive grades of (D, D+, C-, C, & C+) may be notified stating the

recommendation of the committee. The Science Department strongly recommends that students retake any major courses in which a

grade of “D” or “D+” has been issued. Once a grade of “D” or “D+” is received, it is difficult to raise the primary QPA unless the

course is retaken. In some instances, the GRC will state that a student must retake a course or courses, especially students who do not

achieve a 2.33 after completing four major courses (16 credits). In addition, congratulatory letters are sent to all currently enrolled

students who have earned a primary QPA above 3.5. Approved by Faculty: Effective September 1, 1996 (Revised: January, 2002)

Please refer to the Marywood University Catalog for additional/detailed grading information.

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Classified Students

Student Status

Students who have applied to and have been formally admitted by the Office of Admissions of the University to pursue a degree

program are classified as follows:

First year student – 0-29 credits completed

Sophomore – 30-59 credits completed

Junior – 60-89 credits completed

Senior – 90 or more credits completed

The status of matriculating students is indicated by the name associated with the number of credits earned.

Unclassified Students Unclassified students may be taking courses for personal enrichment, transfer credit, and other non•degree purposes or in special

educational programs offered through the University. Also designated as unclassified are students who are admitted under special

conditions. The status of these students is indicated by the code UN (Unclassified) rather than according to the number of credits

earned.

Confidentiality of Student Records Marywood University intends to comply fully with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended. This

act was designated to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their

education records and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings.

A policy statement explains in detail the procedures used by Marywood for compliance with the provisions of the act. Copies of the

policy statement can be found in the Office of the Registrar and the Offices of the Deans.

Students with Disabilities Marywood University will provide an accommodation to students with documented disabilities, provided the accommodation does not

pose an undue hardship on the University. A student may request accommodation by submitting documentation to the Office of

Student Support Services or, if a prospective student, to University Admissions. For more information, please contact the Office of

Student Support Services.

Academic Records A student who believes that an error has been made in assignment of a grade must initiate immediate contact with the instructor of the

course; any changes made by the faculty member must be made within 90 days of the end of the semester for which the grade was

assigned, or in case of the resolution of an “I” or “X” grade, within 90 days of the filing of that grade. The student is responsible for

reporting in writing to the Office of Academic Records any other error on the academic record within 30 days after a grade or other

academic record report is issued to the student. Marywood University will not be liable for unreported errors on student records.

Academic Appeal Students with sufficient cause to file an academic appeal should initiate the process according to the procedures established for such

action. Academic Appeals procedures are available from all department offices and in the Offices of the Deans. Grade appeals must be

made within 90 days of the end of the semester in which the grade was assigned.

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Student Grievances and Appeals Policy A student who has a grievance has the right to pursue that grievance through the University's Academic Appeals Policy and Procedure.

The procedural steps to be followed in order to resolve the grievance are:

1. The student contacts the individual faculty member involved and attempts to resolve the grievance.

2. If no resolution was arrived at between the student and the individual faculty member, the student then forwards a written

description of the nature of the grievance to the Department Chairperson.

3. The Department Chairperson will then set up a meeting with himself/herself, the student and the faculty member.

4. If the issue is still not resolved, the Academic Dean will be notified.

The previously mentioned procedural steps will resolve most grievances. However, two additional steps are available:

1. A Review Committee may be convened by the Dean to resolve the grievance.

2. An appeal may be made directly to the President.

The Academic Appeals Policy and Procedure is available in the Dean's Office and in the Science Department Chairperson's Office.

Academic Honesty The Marywood University community functions best when its members treat one another with honesty, fairness, and trust. The entire

community, students and faculty alike, recognize the necessity and accept the responsibility for academic honesty. Students must realize

that deception for individual gain is an offense against the entire community. Cheating and plagiarism are behaviors destructive of the

learning process and of the ethical standards expected of all students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Students have a responsibility to know and adhere to the University’s Academic Honesty policy. Violations of this academic honesty

statement or the intent of this statement carry consequences. University procedures for investigation of alleged violations of this policy

ensure that students are protected from arbitrary or capricious disciplinary action. Initial sanctions for violations of academic honesty

ordinarily are determined by the course instructor. The faculty member will employ a range of sanctions, from a minimum of a failing

grade for the specific coursework in which the infraction occurred to a maximum of a failing grade for the entire course.

If necessary, the chairperson and/or academic dean may become involved in investigating the allegation of academic dishonesty and the

determination of sanctions.

The faculty member will file a report with the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, with copy to the faculty member’s

department chairperson and the student’s academic dean. Sanctions determined by the instructor may include a grade of F for the

coursework in which the infraction occurred. An academic dean may choose at any time to inform the Dean of Students of charges of

academic dishonesty for adjudication in the University conduct system. Likewise, a member of the University community may submit a

conduct report against a student, group of students, or student organization for alleged violations of the Academic Honesty policy to the

Dean of Students, who will inform the appropriate academic dean for possible adjudication. The Vice President for Academic Affairs

will maintain a register of established cases of academic dishonesty in order to identify an individual student’s pattern of

violation. Two established cases of academic dishonesty will result in suspension from the University; three established cases will result

in dismissal.

In a case in which the student is involved with violations of both academic and conduct policies from the same incident, the Dean of

Students and the cognizant Academic Dean of the college or school in which the student is enrolled will confer regarding sanctions to

assess their academic impact and to assure that a consistent message is communicated to the student.

Definition Cheating is defined as but not limited to the following:

1. having unauthorized material and/or electronic devices during an examination without the permission of the instructor;

2. copying from another student or permitting copying by another student in a testing situation;

3. communicating exam questions to another student;

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4. completing an assignment for another student, or submitting an assignment done by another student, e.g., exam, paper,

laboratory or computer report;

5. collaborating with another student in the production of a paper or report designated as an individual assignment;

6. submitting work purchased from a commercial paper writing service;

7. submitting out-of-class work for an in-class assignment;

8. changing grades or falsifying records;

9. stealing or attempting to steal exams or answer keys, or retaining exams without authorization;

10.submitting an identical assignment to two different classes without the permission of the instructors;

11. falsifying an account of data collection unless instructed to do so by the course instructor;

12. creating the impression, through improper referencing, that the student has read material that was not read;

13. artificially contriving material or data and submitting them as fact;

14. failing to contribute fairly to group work while seeking to share in the credit;

15. Collaborating on assignments that were not intended to be collaborative.

Additional examples of violations of Academic Honesty may include the provision of material to another person with knowledge of

improper use, possessing another student's work without permission, selling or buying material for class assignments, changing another

student's assignment, forging a signature on official academic documents, and altering any official student record including grades.

Plagiarism is defined as the offering as one’s own work the words, sentence structure, ideas, existing imagery, or arguments of another

person without appropriate attribution by quotation, reference, or footnote. It includes quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing the

works of others without appropriate citation. No claim of ignorance about the nature of plagiarism will excuse a violation.

Procedures to File a Formal Grievance The student has a right to appeal sanctions resulting from academic dishonesty. A student who decides to file a formal grievance must

submit the request in writing to the departmental chair or the dean. This is ordinarily done within thirty working days of the date an

alleged incident occurred or a problem began. The necessary form is available from the Academic Dean of the college or school where

the alleged problem occurred. The Vice President for Academic Affairs is the final recourse in the academic appeal process.

Transcripts A transcript is issued only upon the written request of the student. A transcript form (or letter) should be submitted for each transcript

requested. Request forms are available at the Office of Academic Records and on the registrar’s web page. An official transcript (one

bearing the University seal) is sent directly to the school district, business, etc. indicated by the student. An unofficial student copy may

be sent directly to a student upon request. A fee is charged for each transcript. Marywood University will not forward the transcript of

any student who has a financial indebtedness to the University.

Changes in Student Schedules At the beginning of each semester there is a scheduled (add/drop) period during which a student may withdraw from courses and

receive a refund. The student may be admitted to another course or change from audit to credit status during the first academic week

of a semester. A student should consult with his/her academic advisor before adding or dropping a course. Change of

Student Schedule forms are available at the Office of Academic Records or the student can process the change using the WEB

registration system. Procedures and relevant dates are published by the registrar. Please visit the Registrar’s webpage.

Schedule of Classes

http://www.marywood.edu/dotAsset/0a7a548d-4b5d-4f2a-ae28-78b800958c08

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Withdrawal from Courses Students may withdraw from full semester courses at any time during the semester up to three weeks after quarterly examinations as

scheduled in the institutional calendar. The specific withdrawal deadline date is published each semester. A student who discontinues

attendance in a course without officially withdrawing will receive an “F*” in that course.

Undeclared Student Status Students admitted to Marywood University, who are undecided about their major field of study or who, at the time of admission to the

university, do not meet the admission standards of the major desired will be categorized as undeclared. Undeclared status is not a

major, and students cannot receive a degree in this category. It is advisable for students to declare a major early in their university

experience. It is recommended that first year students declare a major by the completion of 32 credits or the end of their first year. It is

recommended that transfer students declare a major by the completion of 16 Marywood credits. Postponing the declaration of a major

can delay degree completion. In addition, financial aid can be affected if degree programs are not completed within an appropriate time

frame. In order to declare one’s major, a declaration of major form should be obtained from the Academic Records Office, completed

and returned to that office.

Undeclared students and students from other majors must have earned a minimum QPA of 2.33 to transfer into the Science

Department.

Change of Major Students are registered for the major reflected on the online Student Information System. Those who wish to change majors must

complete the appropriate form, obtained online (online forms for students) or at the Office of Academic Records. Students are

required to obtain the signature of the chairperson(s) of the department(s) involved and deliver the completed form to the Registrar’s

Office.

Leave of Absence Matriculating students who will not be registered for Marywood credit during a given semester (fall/spring) should apply for a leave of

absence. This includes:

1. students who officially withdraw from courses but plan to resume their education at Marywood within two years; 2. students who obtain credit from another institution in conjunction with a Marywood program;

3. students who for any other reason will not be registered at the University for a semester or more

Upon formal approval of the leave, a specific termination date by which a student must either enroll again or request an extension is

assigned. A leave of absence, including extensions, is not given for more than two years. A student who does not enroll by the end of

the leave of absence is considered to have voluntarily withdrawn from the University. The maximum of two years allowed on leave of

absence applies even when those sessions are not consecutive. Forms for leave of absence are available online.

Withdrawal from the University To withdraw from the University, a student must complete an official withdrawal form available online. Absence from class does not

constitute notice of withdrawal. A student who discontinues attendance at classes without an official withdrawal will receive a grade

of “F*” in all subjects concerned. A former student may request reactivation within two years after withdrawal. After two years it is

necessary to reapply to the University through the Admissions Office. The catalog which is current at that time will apply and

previously earned academic credits will be evaluated in light of their age and applicability to the current curriculum.

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Academic Honors Twice a year the Deans’ List is announced. The Deans’ List is based on semester QPA. To merit Deans’ List, a matriculating student

must attain a quality point average of 4.00 to 3.50 on 12 or more graded credits. Part-time students may be considered upon

accumulation of 12 or more graded credits. Any student designated as unclassified or with an “I,” an “X” or “U” grade on her/his

record is not eligible. Additionally students must have 12 credits of graded course work.

Honors at Commencement

The degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Science in Nursing,

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture, and Bachelor of

Architecture are awarded in three grades of honor:

• with distinction, cum laude 3.50 - 3.74 cumulative QPA

• with high distinction, magna cum laude 3.75 - 3.89 cumulative QPA

• with highest distinction, summa cum laude 3.90 - 4.00 cumulative QPA

These distinctions are awarded on the basis of the student’s cumulative average in all subjects. For students attending Commencement

in May, any and all honors are determined on grades from the preceding semester. Students entering with advanced standing from

other colleges and universities are not eligible for these honors until they have completed at least 60 credits at Marywood University.

SPECIAL AWARDS AT GRADUATION

Medal for Excellence in Biological Studies founded in memory of Sister Maria Laurence Maher, I.H.M. on behalf of her family

members. The criteria for the award are:

Primary major QPA of 3.33

Overall Marywood QPA of 3.50

Active membership in one or more department student clubs

Participated in a student research project or internship

Service to the department (lab assistant, work-study, tutor, club officer, etc.)

Sister M. Sylvia Morgan Medical for Pre Medical Studies founded by Elizabeth King Young Arvad, M.D.

The criteria for the award are:

Primary major (biology/biotechnology) QPA of 3.33


Active membership in Biology club



Preference will be given to any student who has been accepted to medical school

Philip E. Mulry Medal for Excellence in Chemistry founded by the Mulry family in memory of Philip E. Mulry, Sr.

The criteria for the award are:

Primary major QPA of 3.33; minor in chemistry


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Science Department Awards

Award for Excellence in Biotechnology

Primary QPA of 3.33



Award for Excellence in Environmental Science

Primary QPA of 3.33



Award for Excellence in Science Education

Primary QPA of 3.33



Sr. Anitra Award for Excellence in Human Anatomy & Physiology

Combined QPA of 3.33 in Human Gross Anatomy & Human Physiology



Service to the department (lag assistant, work-study, tutor, club officer, etc.)

Participation in a student research project, internship, shadowing, or job with regards to application of

anatomical or physiological principles.

Service Medals are given out to those students who have demonstrated outstanding service to the department and/or

student department clubs.

NOTE: Regarding the awards and medals, criteria #2, #3, and #4 may be waived in senior year for students who are

participating in internships or student teaching.

Student/Faculty Meetings

Student/Faculty Meetings are typically held one Wednesday a month from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Consult the Marywood University

Calendar/Planner for specific dates. Signs will be posed throughout the Center for Natural and Health Science (CNHS) building and

emails will be sent to all Science majors Marywood email address. The first Fall semester meeting will be extremely important for all

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Science students to attend since it will be an introductory meeting for the year. The last Spring meeting will be a “Senior Awards

Ceremony” and a meeting to close out the year. All Science students are expected to attend each Student/Faculty meetings, since

course offerings and policy and procedural changes are addressed. The student is responsible for acquiring all of the information

disseminated at the meeting.

Science Student Clubs and Organizations

Science majors are expected to become active members of appropriate extra-curricular clubs. Both graduate schools and potential

employers view such activities as positive criteria for admission and employment.

The Science Student Organizations are:

Biology Club

Pugwash Club (Environmental Science)

Chemistry (ACS)

Health Professions Society Science Education Majors are expected to become active members of Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA). Please

contact the Education Department for more specific information on PSEA.

Health Professions Advisory Committee

Committee Members 2014-2015: Dr. Lisa Antoniacci (Chair), Dr. Michael Kiel, Dr. Deanne Garver, Dr. Monica Pierri-Galvao, and

Dr. Steven Reggie

Mission Statement: The mission of this committee is to provide Marywood University students with the proper advising, support, and

curriculum to promote the successful transition into Health Professional Programs.

Policies/Procedures:

Students applying to Health Professional Schools that are requesting a letter of recommendation will provide the committee

with a Personal Statement, Declaration and Waiver Form, Interview Preference Sheet, and Student Information Form. These

materials will be completed and sent to the committee chair by March 1st

of their Junior year.

Four letters of recommendation will be sent to the committee before April 1st

of the student’s junior year. Two letters should

come from faculty in the science department and 1 letter from a faculty member outside of science. An additional letter of

recommendation should come from a professional preceptor whom you shadowed. (If applying to DO school, must submit a

letter from an osteopathic physician).

Students enrolled in this process are required to obtain the committee’s approval for the letters of recommendation written by

faculty members in the science department. This will be identified on the interview preference sheet. Only if the student

decides to not participate in this process can they obtain letters from science faculty without committee approval.

Students will interview with 2 members of the HPAC as part of the evaluation process. Students can select 2 committee

members to conduct the interview and submit the committee packet. Students will request their preferences on the Interview

Preference Sheet. The two members conducting the interview will generate the committee letter and submit the committee

letter packet to the health professional schools requested by the student. Any HPAC member that is writing a letter of

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recommendation for a student cannot be part of the interview process or the formal submission of the committee packet.

Interviews by the committee will take place after April 1st.

The committee letter packet will contain the committee letter, the committee process, information about Marywood

University, and the individual letters of evaluation submitted on behalf of the student.

All items contained in the committee letter packet will only be forwarded to health professional schools.

The committee letter packet will not be submitted until the committee receives all information from students including

reference letters.

HPAC Advising:

Two scheduled meetings will occur during the academic year, one meeting during the fall semester and one during the spring

semester. Additional meetings may be added if needed. These meetings are for students majoring in Pre-Professional Studies

(Biology) and interested in applying to Health Profession Schools. These meetings are open to freshman through seniors, but

will be mandatory starting in the sophomore year for those students that want a letter of recommendation from the

committee.

Faculty will provide Mock Interviews for students that have obtained an interview at Medical/Dental/Vet school.

Faculty will help students in obtaining information for MCAT/DAT/GRE prep.

Faculty will help the student identify shadowing/volunteering, extra-curricular and service activities.

Faculty will provide information regarding other opportunities in the Health Care Field/Science or options for reapplication if

the student is not successful during their first application.

Faculty will provide realistic expectations as to the students’ acceptance into a Health Professional School; in addition faculty

will provide contacts for counseling services during the stressful application process.

Curriculum:

The committee will oversee the curriculum of the pre-professional major and will make changes according to changes in

Professional school pre-requisites, entrance exams, and acceptance criteria.

Any changes made to the curriculum will need approval by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee at Marywood

University.

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Policy on Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation for students will be written only if the faculty member chooses to do so, and is under no obligation to do

so. Ideally, the instructor will have taught the student for at least two semesters. That way the faculty member knows the student

better and is better informed to write a representative letter. The science faculty prefers to write recommendations that are confidential

between the faculty member and the person/ organization they are recommending the student to. If the recommendation is not

confidential, the faculty member will list only basic facts, such as name of the course taught and the grade that the student earned.

Request for Faculty Letter of Recommendation

Marywood University

Science Department

Date:

Name:

Major:

Program Requested:

Summer Internship Employment

Grad School/Professional School (Other, specify)

Date Letter Needed:

Format (electronic, hard copy)

Describe the program to which you are applying:

Describe why you are interested in this program and indicate your preference to be accepted to this program (priority):

Include a resume, including relevant work/academic experience as it relates to this program of studies or position.

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The major programs are:

B Pre-Physician Assistant Studies

BS Biology BS Biology (Pre-Chiropractic)

BS Biology (Pre-Professional) - (Pre-medical, Pre-dental and Pre-veterinary track available)

BS Biology/Secondary Education

BS Biotechnology

BS Environmental Science

BS Medical Laboratory Science

MS Biotechnology

Undeclared, Interest in Physician Assistant

Teacher Certification in Biology

To be considered for retention, progression and graduation, students must maintain a minimum QPA of 2.33 in the major area of

study. Pre-PA students need to be aware of the 3.0 major QPA average minimum required for consideration by the PA MS program.

A minimum of 2.0 QPA is required for all liberal arts courses.

Science Majors and students pursuing a science minor are required to take their science courses at Marywood University.

Major Programs for the Science Department are as follows:

HEALTH PROFESSIONS PROGRAM

The track in health pre-professional studies at Marywood University is designed for the qualified and highly science-oriented

students who plan to apply to schools of medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry and veterinary medicine.

Although most undergraduates who expect to attend health professions schools choose Biology or Biotechnology as their

major, the program offers sufficient flexibility to prepare students for future studies in law, business administration, and to enter the

allied health fields. The Association of American Medical Colleges recommends that pre-professional students have strong

backgrounds in the natural sciences, (take courses in sociology & psychology) and develop oral and written communication skills.

Honors courses, internships, independent study and student research are also strongly recommended. In addition, social science and

humanities courses are also encouraged.

The student’s choice of science electives is based on the requirements for the professional schools and on the lists of courses

suggested or recommended by those schools in which the students is interested. It is recommended by the departments HPAC

committee that students wanting to attend medical, dental, vet, optometry or podiatric schools take biochemistry as an elective in their

junior year.

schools.

Many graduates of Marywood University are employed in the health professions or are presented attending professional

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BS Biology/Pre Professional

120 Credits Required Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to meet all requirement for his or her major program and general requirements for all students.

(Page 13, Marywood University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2019)

CORE REQUIREMENTS (40) *UNIV 100 Living Resp. (1) (F) Religious Studies 112 (3) Philosophy 113 (3)

ENGL 160 Writing Skills (3) (C>) *Religious Studies 100 or above (3) *Philosophy 100 or above (3)

English 180 (3) World Lit *Social Science________(3) History (global) ____ (3)

English 300 or above (3) Foreign Language _______(3) History__________ (3)

Fine Arts____________(3) *Foreign Language____(3) or Elective *Transfer students are exempt from UNIV 100

* Social Sciences e.g. Psychology 211, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Criminology or any other social science course.

*If a student has completed 4 years of the same foreign language in high school, that student can choose to take just one, three-credit course to satisfy the foreign language requirement. That

course however, must be above the 212 level.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Required for all Biology Majors (44) (30) Additional Electives Needed

BIOL 150 + L General Biology I (4) (F) (SI) BIOL 201+L Human Gross Anatomy (4) (F)

BIOL 151 + L General Biology II (4) (S) (SII) BIOL 202 + L Human Physiology (4) (S)

BIOL 410 Science Literacy Capstone (2) (F) BIOL 235+L General Microbiology (4) (F)

CHEM 131 + L General Chemistry I (4) (F) (SII) BIOL 281 Intro to Biotechnology (3) (F)

CHEM 132 + L General Chemistry II (4) (S) BIOL 305 Fundamental Neuroscience (3)

(S)

CHEM 221 + L Organic Chemistry I (4) (F) BIOL 332+L Immunology (4) (S)

CHEM 222 + L Organic Chemistry II (4) (S) BIOL 351 Evolution (3) (S)

PHYS 303+L General Physics I (4) (F) BIOL 421+L Biochemistry I (4) (F)

PHYS 304+L General Physics II (4) (S) BIOL 422 Biochemistry II (3) (S)

MATH 155 was MATH 216

Statistics for the Bhvl Soc Sci (3) (F/S)

BIOL 454 Undergrad Research (1, 2 or 3) (F/S)

BIOL 498 Biology Internship (1, 2 or 3) (F/S)

MATH 170 Applications of Math to Biology (3) (S) BIOL 499 Independent Study (1, 2 or 3) (F/S)

OR CHEM 312 Environmental Chemistry (3) (F)

MATH 211 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) (F) CHEM 398+L Chemical Analysis (3)

CHEM 499 Independent Study (1, 2 or 3) (F/S)

BIOL 440+L Molecular & Cellular BIOL (4) (S) ENVS 420+L Ecology (4) (F)

OR MATH 212 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) (S)

BIOL 446+L Genetics (4) (F)

6 Additional Credits are Needed MATH 160

was MATH 115 Analysis of Function or Placement Exam (3) (F/S)

DEAN 071-01 Register to Graduate (UG)

(F = Fall Semester) (S = Spring Semester) (F/S = Fall or Spring Semester) (SI = Summer Session I) (SII = Summer Session II)

(C> = Needs a C or better)

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Students who plan to apply to a professional school are advised to explore the entrance courses requirements and discuss science elective options with their advisor and choose those electives

based on the requirements of the professional schools. MATH 211 Calculus I and MATH 212 Calculus II & BIOL CHEM I & II are highly recommended. For pre-med students taking the MCAT

starting January 2015 it is recommended to take both General Psychology (PSYC 211) and Introduction to Sociology (SOC 201).

Students who have completed both of the above are recommended to take an additional PSYC or SOC course that is related to Health or Medicine such as PSYC 319 Health Psychology or SOC 350 Medical

Sociology. Pre-med students should enroll in Biochemistry 1 in the Fall of their junior year and Biochemistry 2 in the spring of their junior year.

Pre-professional students that are on track and seriously considering applying to med/dental/vet school at the end of their junior year should enroll in the Capstone course in the Fall of their Junior year.

Biotechnology Program:

The science department offers three tracks in the Biotechnology program; a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree, an accelerated 5

year Master’s degree for internal Marywood students, and a 2 year Master’s degree for external students.

Students enrolled in the 4 year Bachelors in Biotechnology will take the courses listed on the following page to

complete their degree requirements with a minimum of 126 credits.

Students enrolled in the 5 year Accelerated Masters in Biotechnology will follow the same curriculum as the 4 year

Bachelors in Biotechnology students. However, in their junior year students will apply to the Master’s program and if

accepted will take the following courses at the graduate level in their senior year. (BIOL 501 Cell Culture, BIOL 502

Bioinformatics, BIOL 583 Emerging Medicines and Technology, BIOL 540 Molecular and Cellular Biology)

Students in the 5 year program who take these courses in their senior year will graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in

Biotechnology at the end of their fourth year, but will then continue taking the remaining graduate courses in their

fifth year. At the conclusion of the student’s fifth year they will then graduate with their Masters in Biotechnology

(36-37 graduate credits).

Students enrolled in the 2 year Master’s degree for external candidates will follow the curriculum for M.S.

Biotechnology (external students).

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Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to meet all requirement for his or her major program and general requirements for all students.


CORE REQUIREMENTS (40)

*UNIV 100 Living Resp. (1) Religious Studies 112 (3) Philosophy 113 (3)

ENGL 160 Writing Skills (3) (C>) Religious Studies 100 or above (3) Philosophy (404 suggested) (3)

English 180 (3) *Social Science (3) History (global) (3)

English 300 or above (3) Foreign Language (3) History (3)

Fine Arts (3) *Foreign Language (3) or Elective *Transfer students are exempt from UNIV 100


*If a student has completed 4 years of the same foreign language in high school, that student can choose to take just one, three-credit course to satisfy the

foreign language requirement. That course however, must be above the 212 level.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS Required for all Biotechnology Majors (44) Required Electives (18)

11 Additional Electives Needed 5th

Year Interdisciplinary (18)

Senior Year Grad Courses (13)

5th

Year Science Courses (5-6)

BIOL 520 *Literature Review

BIOL 5XX or CHEM 5XX *Science Elective 18 – 19 Grad Science Credits

(F = Fall Semester) (S = Spring Semester) (F/S = Fall or Spring Semester) (SI = Summer Session I) (SII = Summer

BS/MS Biotechnology Internal Candidates (5yr)

BIOL 150 + L General Biology I (4) (F) (SI) (C>)

BIOL 151 + L General Biology II (4) (S) (SII)

BIOL 235 + L General Microbiology (4)

BIOL 281 Intro to Biotechnology (3) (F)

BIOL 410 Science Literacy Capstone (2) (F)

BIOL 455 Senior Research Project (2) (F/S)

CHEM 131 + L General Chemistry I (4) (F) (SII) (C>)

CHEM 132 + L General Chemistry II (4) (S)

CHEM 221 + L Organic Chemistry I (4) (F)

CHEM 222 + L Organic Chemistry II (4) (S)

PHIL 404 Biomedical Ethics (3) (S)

MATH 155(was 216) Statistics for Bhvl & Soc Sci (3) (F/S)

MATH 170 Applications of Math to Biology (3) (S)

OR

MATH 211 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) (F)

ENVS 420+L *Ecology (4) (F)

BIOL 351 Evolution (3) (S)

CHEM 398+L CHEM Analysis (3)

BIOL 305 Fundamental Neuroscience (3) (S)

BIOL 498 Biology Internship (3) (F/S)

BIOL 421+L *Biochemistry I (4) (F)

BIOL 422 *Biochemistry II (3)

BIOL 332+L *Immunology (4) (S)

BIOL 201+L Human Gross Anatomy (4) (F)

BIOL 202 + L Human Physiology (4) (F)


CHEM 313 Medicinal Chemistry (3) (F/S)

PHYS 303+L General Physics I (3) (F)

PHYS 304+L General Physics II (3) (S)

MATH 212 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4)

COMM 503 Public Presentation (3)

PSY 501 Research Methods (3)

PUB 511 Ethics in Mgmt (3)

BUS Elective Graduate Business (MBA) (3)

BUS Elective Graduate Business (MBA) (3)

BIOL 501 *Cell Culture (3) (F) BUS Elective Graduate Business (MBA) (3)

BIOL 583 *Emerging Medicines & Tech (3) (S)

BIOL 502 *Bioinformatics (3) (S)

BIOL 540+L *Molecular & Cellular BIOL (4) (S) DEAN 071 UG-Register to Graduate

DEAN 072 GR-Register to Graduate

* MS Biotech Course taught at 500 level

Students will apply to the MS program in the spring of their Junior

year

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Session II) (C> = Needs a C or better)

I. Interdisciplinary Course Description Credits

COM 503 Public Presentation 3

PSY 501 Research Methods, Stats 3

PUB 511 Ethics Management 3

BUS 500+** Graduate Business (MBA) 3



Interdisciplinary Total Credits = 18

II. Science Course Description Credits

BIOL 501+Lab Cell Culture 3

BIOL 502 Bioinformatics 3

BIOL 520 Literature Review 2

BIOL 540+Lab Molecular and Cell Biology 4

BIOL 583 Emerging Medicines and Technologies 3

Science Total Credits = 15

III. Science Electives (Choose 2 electives)

ENVS 520+Lab Ecology 3 (4)

BIOL 521+Lab Biochemistry 3 (4)

BIOL 530 Laboratory Instruction 3

BIOL 532+Lab Immunology 3(4)

BIOL 595 Research 3

Science Elective Total Credits = 4-6

MS BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

*Graduate Business (MBA) courses: choose a total of three (3): BUS 542 Financial Planning and Management 3

BUS 556 Business Venture and Entrepreneur 3

At the UG level, BUS 321 is recommended before taking BUS 542 and BUS 556.

BUS 541 Organization Behavior and Development 3

BUS 568 Legal Aspects of the Administrative Process 3

BUS 570 Marketing and Strategic Planning 3

At the UG level, BUS 341 is recommended before taking BUS 541, BUS 568 and BUS 570.

BUS 546 Managing the Organization in the Marketspace 3

BUS 569 Management of Technolgoy3

At the UG level, BUS 301 is recommended before taking BUS 546 and BUS 569.

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ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS- The program has a rolling admission policy, and each applicant is reviewed

by the Department of Science Graduate Admissions Committee. To be considered for the program, applicants are required to submit

an application for admission, along with a $30 application fee, and official college transcripts showing an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or

higher. Prerequisite course work at the undergraduate level include (i) general biology I & II with labs, (ii) general chemistry I & II

with labs, and (iii) organic chemistry I & II with labs. In addition, one semester of microbiology with lab, an upper-level math course

(e.g., calculus), and an upper-level biology or chemistry course (including a lab) are required. Two letters of recommendation, a two-

page essay describing the candidate’s career objectives and how the degree will assist with such goals, a GRE score, a TOEFL score (if

applicable).

M .S. BIOTECHNOLOGY (External Candidates)

Required Program Courses – 19-21 credits

Bioinformatics (BIOL 502) Cell Culture (BIOL 501)

Literature Review (BIOL 520) Molecular & Cellular Biology (BIOL 540+L)

Emerging Medicines & Technologies (BIOL 583) Science Elective (SCI 500+)

Science Elective (SCI 500+)

Plus 18 Credits of Interdisciplinary Electives

Ethics in Management (PUB 511) (3)

Public Presentation (COMM 503) (3)

Research Methods & Statistics (PSY 501) (3)

Business Elective (MBA) (BUS ) (3)



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BS Biology (Pre-Chiropractic)

120 Credits Required




*UNIV 100 Living Resp. (1) (F) Religious Studies 112 (3) Philosophy 113 (3)

ENGL 160 Writing Skills (3) (C>) *Religious Studies 100 or above (3) Philosophy 100 or above (3)*



Fine Arts____________(3) *Foreign Language____(3) or Elective

*Transfer students are exempt from UNIV 100

* Social Sciences e.g. Psychology 211, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Criminology or any other social science

course.

*If a student has completed 4 years of the same foreign language in high school, that student can choose to take just one, three-credit

course to satisfy the foreign language requirement. That course however, must be above the 212 level.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Required for all Biology (Pre Chiropractic) Majors (51) Additional courses from NYCC (22)

BIOL 201 + L Human Gross Anatomy (4) (F) ANO 6102 (5)

BIOL 202 + L Human Physiology (4) (F) ANA 6104 (5)

BIOL 150 + L General Biology I (4) (F) (SI) (C>) ANA 6205 (5)

BIOL 151 + L General Biology II (4) (S) (SII) BCH 6203 (2)

BIOL 235 + L General Microbiology (4) BCH 6101 (3)

CHEM 131 + L General Chemistry I (4) (F) (SII) (C>) AST 6304 (2)




PHYS 303 + L General Physics I (4) (F)

PHYS 304 + L General Physics II (4) (S)

BIOL 440 + L Molecular and Cellular Biology (4) (S) 7 Additional credits are needed

OR

BIOL 446 + L Genetics (4) (F)


OR

MATH 211 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) (F) DEAN 071-01 Register to graduate - Undergraduate



*A student will be given priority admission to NYCC if a minimum QPA of 3.25 is maintained for 3 years at Marywood University. NYCC Requirements: C or better in

prerequisite science classes - An overall minimum QPA of 2.50 is required at the completion of 90 credits to apply to NYCC. Upon acceptance to NYCC a student must

complete a Leave of Absence form from the Registrar’s office. A student who completes at least 22 credits of electives in the first two trimesters at NYCC and has maintained a

QPA of 2.5 will be granted a BS degree in Biology from Marywood University. The student must complete the proper transfer of credit forms each trimester prior to

commencement. A student must register for DEAN 071 during their spring semester of their second trimester at NYCC in order to graduate in May from Marywood

University.

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TIMELINE FOR APPLYING TO NYCC

Immediately upon entering Pre-Chiropractic Program at Marywood University

Students with assistance of advisor must forward to NYCC a letter stating that they are enrolled in a 3+1 program, noting in which

term they anticipate on starting at NYCC.

Applications are due 6 months – 1 year prior to anticipated start date at NYCC

NYCC advises students to apply 6 months to a year in advance of when they wish to enroll. Students should start providing

recommendation letters and transcripts to NYCC by this point, if not before.

Contact with NYCC – Online - NYCC will send progress reports to the students. These detail the information they have received

from each student, including what they still need to complete. Updated reports will be sent each time NYCC receives documents from

the student. These can be viewed online.

Transcripts and Immunization Records - Students are required to provide to NYCC transcripts from any college/university that they

have attended, along with immunization records for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.

NYCC Interview Process Begins - Upon receiving required documents, NYCC will determine when the interview process, for each

student, will begin.

Interview Process - The NYCC formal interview is one conducted by a faculty Doctor of Chiropractic. Within a week of the interview,

NYCC will contact students with their decision.

Criteria - The committee considers the student’s background, education, caliber of program/school, references, experience with

chiropractic, the interactions with his/her admissions counselor, and the doctor's recommendations from the interview.

Acceptance - NYCC’s acceptance rate is 50%. Upon acceptance, a student has 30 days to accept the NYCC offer and must send in a

deposit of $400 to hold their seat in that class.

LOA – Upon acceptance, the student must fill out a Leave of Absence form from the Registrar’s Office.

NYCC Transcripts must be sent to Marywood University Science Department

Upon completion of each semester at NYCC, a copy of transcripts must be sent to the Marywood Science Chair. Failure to do so will

jeopardize completion of the B.S. Biol. degree

Successful Completion @ NYCC - Upon completion of required NYCC courses, the Chair of the Science Department must authorize

your eligibility for graduation.

Register for Graduation - Register for DEAN 071 for the final semester prior to Marywood University graduation.

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BS Environmental Science Majors






ENGL 160 Writing Skills (3) (C>) *Religious Studies 100 or above (3) *Philosophy 328, 340 or 415

English 180 (3) World Lit *GEOG 210________(3) History (global) ____ (3)

English 349, 356 or 399 Foreign Language _______(3) History 220 or 434

Fine Arts 490 (3) *Foreign Language____(3) or Elective *Transfer students are exempt from UNIV 100

*If a student has completed 4 years of the same foreign language in high school, that student can choose to take just one, three-credit course to satisfy the foreign

language requirement. That course however, must be above the 212 level.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Required for all Environmental Science Major (51) Plus 21 credits selected from the following:

BIOL 150+L General Biology I (4) (F) (SI) (C>) BIOL 281 Intro to Biotechnology (3) (F)

BIOL 151+L General Biology II (4) (S) (SII) BIOL 446+L Genetics (4) F

BIOL 235+L General Microbiology (4) (F) ENVS 454 Undergraduate Research (2) (F/S)

BIOL 351 Evolution (3) (S) ENVS 498 Internship (1, 2 or 3) (F/S)

BIOL 410 Science Literacy Capstone (2) (F) CHEM 398+L Chemical Analysis (4)

CHEM 131+L General Chemistry I (4) (F) (SI) (SII) (C>) ENVS 210 Water: The Essential Ingredient (3) (S)

CHEM 132+L General Chemistry II (4) (S) (SII) ENVS 212+L Introduction to Meteorology (3) (F/S)

CHEM 221+L Organic Chemistry I (4) (F) ENVS 215 Resource Conservation I (3) (S)

CHEM 222+L Organic Chemistry II (4) (S) ENVS 216 Resource Conservation II (3)

CHEM 312 Environmental Chemistry (3) (F) ENVS 261 Earth Science I – Geology (3) (F)

ENVS 420+L Ecology (4) (F) ENVS 262 Earth Science II Oceanography (3)

(S)

PHYS 303+L General Physics I (4) (F) ENVS 300 + Specialty Course (3,4) (S)

PHYS 304+L General Physics II (4) (S) ENVS 340 Environmental Law (3)


Statistics for the Bhvl & So Sci (3) (F) (S) (SI) ENVS 345 Env. Management & Policy (3) (F)

ENVS 399 Environmental Toxicology (3) (S)


ECON 312 Principles of Economics I (3)

PHIL 328 Environmental Ethics (3)

DEAN 071 Register to graduate BIOL/ENVS/CHEM 499 Independent Study (1, 2 or 3) (F/S)

8 Additional Credits are Needed

MATH 160 Analysis of Function or Placement Exam (3) (F/S)



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BS Medical Laboratory Sciences




CORE REQUIREMENTS (37 - 40)





Fine Arts____________(3) *Foreign Language____(3) or Elective *Transfer students are exempt from UNIV 100


*If a student has completed 4 years of the same foreign language in high school, that student can choose to take just one, three-credit course to satisfy the foreign

language requirement. That course however, must be above the 212 level.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Required for all Med Lab Science Majors (35+ *30) Plus (15 - 18) credits selected from the following:

BIOL 150+L General Biology I (4) (F) (SI) (C>) BIOL 121+L Anatomy and Physiology (4) (F) (SI)

BIOL 151+L General Biology II (4) (S) (SII) BIOL 122+L Anatomy and Physiology (4) (S) (SII)

BIOL 235+L General Microbiology (4) (F) BIOL 201+L Human Gross anatomy (4) (F)

BIOL 332+L Immunology (4) (S) BIOL 202+L Human Physiology (4) (S)

CHEM 131+L General Chemistry I (4) (F) (SI) (SII) (C>) BIOL 421+L Biochemistry I (4) (F)

CHEM 132+L General Chemistry II (4) (S) (SII) BIOL 422 Biochemistry II (3) (S)

CHEM 221+L Organic Chemistry I (4) (F) BIOL 440+L Molecular and Cellular Biology (4) (S)

CHEM 222+L Organic Chemistry II (4) (S) BIOL 446+L Genetics (4) (F)


Statistics for the Bhvl & So Sci (3) (F/S) (SI)

CHEM 313 Elements in Medicinal CHEM (3) (S)

CHEM 398 Chemical Analysis (3)

These MLS programs require a minimum QPA of 2.50

to apply to the program.



BIOL 498 Biology Internship (1, 2 or 3) (F/S)

BIOL 499 Independent Study (1, 2 or 3 ) (F/S)

CHEM 499 Independent Study (1, 2 or 3 ) (F/S)

DEAN 071 Students must register in the Spring prior to expected graduation (F = Fall Semester) (S = Spring Semester) (F/S = Fall or Spring Semester) (SI = Summer Session I) (SII = Summer Session II)


* 30 credits from either RPH or NYMH will be transferred from the 4th year of study back to Marywood towards graduation requirements.

A minimum of 90 credits is required prior to entrance to Robert Packer Hospital (RPH) or New York Methodist Hospital (NYMH), both programs of

which Marywood has an articulation agreement.

Prior to the start of the 4th year program at RPH or NYMH, student must fill out a leave of absence form obtained from the Registrar’s office.

The student must complete the proper transfer of credit forms each trimester prior to commencement.

Students are eligible to earn the B.S. degree in MLS following successful completion of a minimum of 30 credits from the clinical program.

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MLS Informational Timeline

MLS Majors must complete all of Marywood’s academic requirements before starting the internship program. The student spends the

fourth year in an accredited hospital program. A minimum Major Q.P.A. of 2.5 and an overall Q.P.A. of 2.0 is required. Students

receive their degrees on the University graduation date, which follows the successful completion of their internship program. Students

must register for DEAN 071 during their final semester as seniors.

Internship Timeline

The following is a list of hospitals offering a Med Tech internship that are affiliated with Marywood University. The student does have

the option of attending other accredited programs nationwide. Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA

Add new school

Fall – Sophomore Year - Notify your Marywood University Advisor of your plans for a

Med Tech Internship

Mid Sophomore Year – Apply to a Hospital Med Tech Program Internship

Upon acceptance & confirmation– notify your Advisor immediately

Contact Registrar’s office and complete a LOA (Leave of Absence) form obtaining the appropriate signatures and return to

Registrar’s office.

Contact Financial Aid, outlining your plans for the Internship.

Your first week at your internship – Very Important - CONTACT Marywood University Registrar’s & Financial Aid Office

Mid Way through the Internship – the student needs to report into the Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid Office.

Upon completion of the Internship, a copy of your transcripts needs to be sent to the Chair of the Science Department.

After successful completion of the Internship, please set up a meeting with your advisor.

Register for graduation – Dean 071.

The MLS student spends their 4th

year at an accredited hospital program and upon acceptance to the clinical internship, the student

must complete a Leave of Absence form through the Registrar’s Office. MLS majors must complete all the Liberal Arts academic

course requirements before beginning their clinical internship program. A minimum major QPA of 2.33 and an overall QPA of 2.0 are

required, however most Medical Laboratory Science hospital programs require a major QPA of 2.5. Students receive their degrees on

the University graduation date that follows their successful completion of their clinical internship program. Students must register for

DEAN 050 during their final semester as seniors. See the student handbook regarding procedures for financial aid during the clinical

internship phase. Students must notify Marywood University Financial Aid Office prior to internship enrollment. Ultimately, it is the

student’s responsibility to meet all major and liberal arts course requirements of the University.

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*UNIV 100 Living Resp. (1) Religious Studies 112 (3) Philosophy 113 (3)

ENGL 160 Writing Skills (3) Religious Studies 100 or above (3) Philosophy 100 or above (3)

English 180 (3) Foreign Language (3) History(global) (3)

English 300 or above (3) *Foreign Language (3) History_ (3)

Fine Arts_ (3) *Social Science_ (3)



*If a student has completed 4 years of the same foreign language in high school, that student can choose to take just one, three-credit course to satisfy the

foreign language requirement. That course however, must be above the 212 level.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS Required for all Biology/Secondary Ed Majors (55) (34) Additional Electives Needed

EDUC 001-003 (0) EDUC 005D (1) EDUC 100, 101 (.5/.5) S ED 100 (3) PSY 252 (3) EDUC 311 * (3) S ED 367 * (3) EDUC 411A * (3) EDUC 414 * (3) EDUC 442/S ED 300 (9,3) EDUC 461 * (3)

* = requires upper level screening


* The course requirements of the Department of Education (34 above) may be subject to change based on the guidelines established by the PA Department of

Education. It is the responsibility of the student to meet all of their major and liberal arts course requirement of the university. In addition, General Science

Education majors must fulfill the course requirements of the Department of Education, which is a total of 34 credits. These curriculum requirements are

subject to change based on the guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students are required to complete an additional 37-40

credits in other L.A. Core Curriculum courses. Additional information is contained in the Education Department section of the Undergraduate course catalog.

Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the student to meet all of their major and liberal arts course requirements of the University. TOTAL NUMBER OF

CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE = 126-129. DEAN 071 = Register to graduate.

BS Biology/Secondary Education

126 - 129 Credits Required

BIOL 122+L Anatomy and Physiology (4) (S) (SII) BIOL 150+L General Biology I (4) (F) (SI) BIOL 151+L General Biology II (4) (S) (SII) BIOL 235+L General Microbiology (4) (F) BIOL 351 Evolution (3) (S) BIOL 411B Curriculum Methods & Materials (4) (F/S)

BIOL 410 Science Literacy Capstone (2) (F) CHEM 131+L General Chemistry I (4) (F) (SI) (SII) CHEM 132+L General Chemistry II (4) (S) (SII) CHEM 221+L Organic Chemistry I (4) (F) ENVS 420+L Ecology (4) (F) PHYS 303+L General Physics I (4) (F) MATH 155

Statistics for the Bhvl & So Sci (3) (F/S) (SI)

MATH 170

Or

MATH 211

Applications of Math to Biology (3) (S)

Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) (F)

BIOL 440+L Molecular & Cellular Biology (4) (S) Or

BIOL 446+L

Genetics (4) (F)

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English 180 (3) World Lit *Social Science_ (3) History (global) (3)

English 300 or above (3) Foreign Language _(3) History_ (3)

Fine Arts_ (3) *Foreign Language (3) or Elective


* Social Sciences e.g. Psychology 211, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Criminology or any other social science

course.

*If a student has completed 4 years of the same foreign language in high school, that student can choose to take just one, three -credit

course to satisfy the foreign language requirement. That course however, must be above the 212 level.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Required for all Pre-Physician Assistant Majors (51) Other Requirements (check one)

MATH 160

(was 115) Analysis of Functions (Pre-calculus) (3) (F/S) (SII)

or

MATH Exam Pass the Algebra placement exam

Fulfill PA admission requirements as stated

on Marywood Physician Assistant web page.

Minimum overall GPA 3.0 and

minimum overall science GPA 3.0 needed.


(C> = C or better is required)

B Pre-Physician Assistant

Total 91 Credits Required by end of Year 3

BIOL 150+L General Biology I (4) (F) (SI)

BIOL 151+L General Biology II (4) (S) (SII) BIOL 301+L Human Gross Anatomy (4) (F)

BIOL 302+L Human Physiology (4) (S) BIOL 235+L General Microbiology (4) (F) BIOL 332+L Immunology (4) (S) MATH 155

(was 216)

Statistics for the Bhvl & Soc Sci (3) (F) (S) (SI)

CHEM 131+L General Chemistry I (4) (F) (SI) (SII) CHEM 132+L General Chemistry II (4) (S) (SII) CHEM 221+L Organic Chemistry I (4) (F)

CHEM 222+L Organic Chemistry II (4) (S) ND 112 Nutrition I (3) (F) (S) COM 101 Dynamics of Speech (2)


OR MATH 211 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) (F)

MATH Exam Pass Calculus Placement Exam

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B Pre-Physician Assistant

**For 4th

year Pre-PA students who are unsuccessful academically in the PA Professional Program

Required Program Courses – 42 credits

Gross Human Anatomy (BIOL 301+L was BIOL 201) Human Physiology (BIOL 302+L was BIOL 202)

General Biology I (BIOL 150+L) General Biology II (BIOL 151+L)

General Microbiology (BIOL 235+L) Statistics for Behav. & Soc. Sci. (MATH 155)

General Chemistry I (CHEM 131+L) General Chemistry II (CHEM 132+L)

Science Literacy Capstone (BIOL 410)

Nutrition I (ND 112) Dynamics of Speech (COMM 101)

Suggested Science Elective Courses – 20 credits

Introduction to Biotechnology (BIOL 281) Bioinformatics (BIOL 302)

Neuroscience (BIOL 305) Immunology (BIOL 332+L)

Mathematical Applications in Biology (MATH 170) Genetics (BIOL 446+L)

Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 221+L) Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 222+L)

General Physics I (PHYS 213+L) General Physics II (PHYS 214+L)

Suggested Other Elective Courses – 24 credits

Theory of Medical Nutrition Therapy I (N D 300) Nutrition II (N D 213)

Physiological Psychology (PSY 314) Health Psychology (PSY 319)

Computer Appl. in Psych & Health Sci (PSY 330) Dying & Death in American Society (SOC 402)

Medical Sociology (SOC 350) Principles of Management (BUS 112)

P A Summer courses: 310, 322, 340, 370, 580** P A Fall courses: 311, 320A, 330, 341, 350, 371, 390**

Liberal Arts Courses – 40 credits

Living Responsibly in an Interdependent World (UNIV 100)

Writing Skills (ENGL 160)

Introduction to World Literature (ENGL 180)

English Elective (ENGL 300+)

Fine Arts Elective (F A 100, 101, 102, or ART 218)

Foreign Language Elective

Foreign Language Elective

History Elective (HIST xxx)

History Elective (HIST xxx)

Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 113)

Bioethics or other Upper Level PHIL course (PHIL 404 or PHIL xxx)

General Psychology (PSY 211)

Modern Belief (R ST 112)

Death and Afterlife or Upper Level R ST course (R ST 435 or R ST xxx)

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A minor in Chemistry requires a minimum of 18 credits selected from: BIOL 421, 421L, BIOL 422, CHEM 132, 132L, CHEM 312, CHEM 332, 332L, CHEM 398, 398L, CHEM 415,

CHEM 499. A minimum of 6 credits must be exclusive to the minor and cannot be used for fulfilling credits toward a major.

CHEM CORE CHEM ADVANCED




CHEM TBD ENV. Toxicology TBD (3)










MATH 155 was 216 Statistics for the Bhvl * Soc Sci (3) (F/S)

MATH 170 Applications of Math to Biology (3) (S) OR


BIOL 440+L Molecular & Cellular BIOL (4) (S) OR


CHEM ADVANCED










MATH 155 was 216 Statistics for the Bhvl * Soc Sci (3) (F/S)

MATH 170 Applications of Math to Biology (3) (S) OR


BIOL 440+L Molecular & Cellular BIOL (4) (S) OR


14 Additional Credits are Needed

(F = Fall Semester) (S = Spring Semester) (F/S = Fall or Spring Semester) (SI = Summer Session I) (SII = Summer Session II) (C> = Needs a C or better)

CHEMISTRY MINOR

Requires a minimum of 18 credits

CHEM 312 Environmental Chemistry (3) (F)

CHEM 398+L Chemical Analysis (3)



BIOL 235+L General Microbiology (4) (F)



BIOL 332+L Immunology (4) (S)


BIOL 421+L Biochemistry (4) (F)



BIOL 499 Independent Study (1, 2 or 3) (F/S)




ENVS 420+L Ecology (4) (F)







BIOL 332+L Immunology (4) (S)





BIOL 499 Independent Study (1, 2 or 3) (F/S)






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A minimum of 18 credits is required.

Required courses include:

BIOL 121

BIOL 122

BIOL 234

CHEM 210

CHEM 310


Minor in Science – BS Nutrition Science Program


BIOL 121 Anatomy and Physiology I (3)

BIOL 122 Anatomy and Physiology II (3)

BIOL 234 Intro Molecular & Cellular Biology &

Nutrigenomics (3)


BIOL 383 Emerging Medicines and Tech (3) (S)


ENVS 261 Earth Science I – Geology (3) (F)

ENVS 262 Earth Science II – Oceanography,

Meteorology (3) (S)




CHEM 110 Introductory Chemistry (3) (F)

CHEM 210 Introductory Organic Chemistry

(3)(S)

CHEM 310 Introductory Biochemistry (3) (F)


CHEM 415 Wine Chemistry (3) (TBD)


MATH 160 Analysis of Functions (Pre-Calculus

(3) (S)


MATH 220 Intro to Probability & Statistics (3) (F)

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A minor in Environmental Science requires a minimum of 18 credits selected from: CHEM 312

CHEM 398, 398 L

ENVS 212, 212 L

ENVS 215

ENVS 216

CHEM CORE CHEM ADVANCED

BIOL/ENVS/PHYS MATH


Minor in CHEM – BS ENVS Program


CHEM 221 + L Organic Chemistry I (4) (F) CHEM 222 + L Organic Chemistry II (4) (S) CHEM 312 Environmental Chemistry (3) (F) CHEM 398 Chemical Analysis (3) CHEM 415 Wine CHEM (3) CHEM 499 Independent Study (1, 2 or 3) (F/S)

CHEM 313 Medicinal Chemistry (3) (F) CHEM 399 Env. Toxicology (3) (TBD) CHEM 422 Biochemistry II (3) (TBD)


BIOL 383 Emerging Medicines and Tech (3) (S)

BIOL 421+L Biochemistry (4) (F) ENVS 212+L Introduction to Meteorology (4) ENVS 215 Resource Conservation I (3) ENVS 216 Resource Conservation II (3) ENVS 420+L Ecology (4) (F) PHYS 303+L General Physics I (3) (F) PHYS 304+L General Physics II (3) (S)



MATH 220 Intro to Probability & Statistics (3) (F)

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MINOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Required Courses – 18 credits (total)

Principles of Biology (BIOL 110+L) (4 credits) Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM 110) (3 credits)

Additional Course Options

DNA Forensics (BIOL 105+L) (4 credits) Sexually Transmitted Diseases (BIOL 107) (3 credits)

Earth Science I – Geology (ENVS 261) (3 credits)

OR

Earth Science II – Oceanography & Meteorology

(ENVS 262) (3 credits)

Water: The Essential Nutrient (ENVS 210) (3 credits)

Intro to Meteorology (ENVS 212) (3 credits) Resource Conservation I (ENVS 215) (3 credits)

Resource Conservation II (ENVS 216) (3 credits) Intro to Astronomy (PHYS 112+L) (4 credits)

Physical Science (PHYS 210) (3 credits)

Plus additional credits selected from other Science Department courses open to non-science majors.

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Science Department Laboratory Policies and Procedures

The following is the Guide to Science Department Laboratory Policies and Procedures. This guide applies to all University faculty,

staff, students and visitors who use Science department laboratories. Please be advised that enforcement of laboratory safety rules in

the teaching labs is the responsibility of each individual laboratory instructor. Enforcement of laboratory safety rules in research labs is

the responsibility of each principle investigator. No lab access will be granted until required lab safety training is complete.

Introduction The first and most important rule is: DO NOT USE OR HANDLE A CHEMICAL, BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIAL, OR

EQUIPMENT UNLESS YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH IT'S PROPERTIES. Read the label or manual. If necessary, seek out additional

information from the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The SDSs are attached to the online Science Department Chemical Inventory Biovia

CisPro Live. There are also SDS copies of the chemicals in each lab in SDS binders where the chemicals are stored.

Follow all safety instructions carefully. Be sure to follow Instructor's/Principle Investigator’s advice and seek out additional information

as necessary. If you are unsure of a procedure or Instructor's/Principle Investigator’s directions, DO NOT GUESS.

Chemical and biological hoods are important pieces of safety equipment in the laboratories. Instructors/Principle Investigators must

familiarize students with their proper operation. Chemical Fume hood monitors (CNHS 106, 300, 301, 302, 305, and 307) must be

turned on when fume hoods are in use. No exceptions. All lab instructors have been trained in fume hood monitor operations.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Please be reminded that all personnel and student must wear the proper PPE in the labs. Required PPE includes appropriate clothing,

lab coat, goggles (if required) and gloves. Should a student come unprepared to lab (without proper clothing or the required PPE),

he/she will be asked to leave and change and/or retrieve their PPE. All laboratory personnel and students must remove all PPE before

leaving the lab. Wearing PPE is not permitted in hallways and restrooms.

Laboratory Clothing Clothing worn in the laboratory should not be loose fitting, and should cover and protect as much skin as possible. The clothes should

be made of materials that are resistant to chemicals, such as cotton or other natural fibers. Jeans and long-sleeved t-shirts are great

examples of appropriate laboratory attire. Long or loose hair must be tied back. Remove jewelry (including necklaces, rings, bracelets

and watches) to prevent chemicals from seeping underneath them. Shoes must have closed toes and have soles of a good gripping

material. Clogs, perforated shoes, sandals, flip–flops and cloth shoes do not provide protection against spilled chemicals and are not to

be worn in the lab.

Laboratory Coats Lab coats are required when working in the laboratory. They should be snapped and the sleeves (no cuffs) should be rolled down. All

students enrolled in science laboratory courses are required to purchase a lab coat from the Marywood University Bookstore. Short lab

coats or other lab coats that have not been approved are strictly prohibited with no exceptions. The MU Science Department provides

lab coats for employee, research assistant, and lab assistant use only. These lab coats are not to be loaned to students who have

forgotten their lab coat. Failure to bring a lab coat constitutes unpreparedness. The student will not be allowed to participate in the

lab without their lab coat. Vinyl aprons are required for pouring/mixing strong acids or bases and must be worn over the lab coat.

Vinyl aprons are provided and located in the chemistry lab (CNHS 305). Disposable lab coats are provided for BIOl 235L, BIOL 114L,

and BIOL 332L/532L.

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Eye Protection All persons in the lab area (where chemicals are used) must wear approved eye protection. Wearing of contact lenses in a laboratory is

normally forbidden. If the use of contact lenses is required, splash proof goggles must be worn at all times. Students enrolled in

CHEM 131L, CHEM 132L, CHEM 121L, CHEM 221L, CHEM 222L, BIOL 421L/521L courses are required to purchase a pair of

indirect vent splash proof goggles from the Marywood University Bookstore. No substitutions are allowed. Students will not be

allowed to participate in lab without their goggles. Safety glasses are not permitted in Chemistry labs. Appropriate eye protection is

provided for all other labs. Remove eye protection when you leave the lab, which reduces the chance of spreading contaminants to

other areas. The MU Science Department provides eye protection for employee use.

Emergency Clothing Emergency clothing located in the chemistry lab (CNHS 305) is for emergency use only and should only be given to students who

have had to disrobe and shower due to a chemical spill. It will not be used for those who are inappropriately dressed for lab.

Laboratory Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of any person in any of the laboratories to follow the policies and procedures listed below. This includes faculty,

staff, students and visitors.

Food and Beverages Do not bring any food or beverages into the laboratory wing or chemical prep areas. Eating and drinking is forbidden in all

laboratories.

Laboratory Behavior There should be no horseplay in the laboratories including sitting on lab benches. Perform no unauthorized experiments. Store

personal items (backpacks/coats) in their proper location (as indicated by the lab instructor, principle investigator or your supervisor).

Personal Hygiene Wash hands frequently, especially when you change gloves and are ready to leave the work area. Do not apply cosmetics in the work

area including lip balm. Confine long hair.

Medical Conditions Please notify your Laboratory Instructor/Principle Investigator or supervisor immediately if you have any health related condition that

would benefit their knowledge, should a safety incident occur. Some examples are pregnancy, color blindness, allergies, chemotherapy,

immunosuppressive drug therapy, hypoglycemia or any other medical condition that requires special measures in the lab.

Leaving the Work Area Do not allow any electrical device to run unattended. Turn off all electricity, hoods, gases, water and vacuum. Lock the work area. Let

the Instructor/Principle Investigator or Laboratory Manager know you are leaving.

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Working Alone It is against departmental policy to work alone in the labs. General housekeeping work may be done alone, provided someone knows

you are working in the laboratory wing. All other lab work including research must not be done alone. Research assistants must

always have their principle investigator in the lab/Science building. If lab set up or research is to be done on weekends, late nights or

holidays when the building is closed, the principle investigator, the Science Department Chairperson or the Lab Manager must be

notified. No work is allowed in labs after 10 pm.

Cell Phone Use Cell phone use is prohibited in laboratories.

Laboratory Access

No lab access will be granted until required lab safety training is complete. Laboratory access is granted on a semester by semester basis to

authorized personnel (i.e. faculty, staff, lab assistants, graduate assistants, research assistants) at the discretion of the Lab Manager and

Department Chair. Authorized personnel may report to Madonna Hall at the beginning of each semester to have their MU

identification card programmed for laboratory access. Access may be limited to certain laboratories. Weekend and holiday access for

faculty, research assistants and laboratory assistants to the Science building (Center for Natural and Health Science CNHS) is granted

on a semester-by-semester basis as determined by the Laboratory Manager and the Department Chairperson.

Laboratory Doors Laboratory doors are fire rated, so they must be kept closed at all times. Propping of laboratory doors is prohibited. Lab instructors

may prop lab doors at the beginning of class. Once class begins, the lab doors should be closed. Instructors should make

accommodations for students that may need to leave the lab and return. Research lab doors should remain closed at all times.

Propping of Research laboratory doors is prohibited.

Laboratory Equipment All issues with laboratory equipment (including computers/printers) and laboratory maintenance should be brought to the immediate

attention of the Laboratory Manager. If the Laboratory Manager is not available the Department Chair must immediately be

contacted. All Physical Plant Work requests and IT Help Desk tickets regarding laboratory issues must be submitted by the Laboratory

Manager.

Science Department Equipment Loan

A Science Department Equipment Loan form must be filled out prior to any equipment being loaned.

Laboratory Instructor Information The ordering of laboratory equipment and supplies must be done through the Laboratory Manager. When planning for your fall,

summer, and spring lab sections or research laboratories keep the following in mind:

1. Outlines, syllabi and material needs/waste lists per session are due to the Lab Manager no later than 6 weeks prior to the start of

the semester. Please email your syllabi to the Science Department Administrative Assistant prior to the start of the semester.

2. Purchase requisition forms may be obtained online. Purchase Order Requisition

3. The Standard Operating Procedure for Purchase Orders for Laboratory and Research Supplies.

4. Materials needs lists for the semester must be broken down per lab session and must include volumes or number of items needed

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Anticipated waste products with volumes must be listed. This will ensure adequate planning for waste collection, storage and

disposal. Questions concerning waste should be directed to the Lab Manager or the Chemical Hygiene Officer (Dr. Deanne

Garver).

If Special Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for an

experiment, it must be noted.

5. All science laboratory safety concerns and questions should immediately be brought to the attention of the Lab Manager.

6. The Lab Manager is the direct supervisor of all lab assistants. All questions and issues involving lab assistants should be brought

directly to the Lab Manager.

7. Laboratory access is granted at the discretion of the Laboratory Manager and Department Chairperson. Please contact the

Laboratory Manager to request lab access.

8. All Physical Plant Work requests and IT Help Desk tickets regarding laboratory issues must be submitted by the Laboratory

Manager. Please contact the Laboratory Manager immediately regarding any laboratory computer or maintenance issues. All issues

with laboratory equipment (including computers/printers) and laboratory maintenance should be brought to the immediate attention of

the Laboratory Manager. If the Laboratory Manager is not available the Department Chair must immediately be contacted.

9. You may contact the Science Department Administrative Assistant for large print jobs that are more than 20 copies (exams, syllabi,

etc). The print job must be in an electronic format. A minimum 24-hour notice is needed.

10. You may reserve the Science department computer lab in the Center for Natural and Health Science (CNHS) building room # 103

by emailing the Science department Administrative Assistant.

Purchase Orders for Research Supplies

In order to streamline Science Department purchase order procedures, a standard operating procedure for the ordering of research

laboratory supplies is essential. This procedure is designed to guarantee all chemicals and supplies are received through a central

location. This will ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are obtained prior to ordering, chemicals and supplies are logged into the

inventory and materials are properly handled and stored.

This procedure applies to all principal investigators and student researchers who need to order research laboratory supplies.

Procedure

1. Purchase orders requisition forms must be completed for requested items. They may be obtained on the Marywood University

website at: http://www.marywood.edu/dotAsset/76960.pdf

2. The following information must be included on the requisition:

1. Vendor Name

2. Item # of requested item(s)

3. Item description, including size, volume, etc.

4. Quantity

5. Price, if quoted from the vendor with price quote attached to PO requisition, where applicable

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3. The Principal Investigator will signify approval of the requisition by his/her signature and the proper budget number

designation will be assigned.

4. All Purchase Order (PO) requisitions are submitted to the Laboratory Manager (LM).

5. The LM will obtain SDS on any new chemical and review it for storage and handling recommendations.

6. The LM will submit the PO requisition to Fiscal Affairs (Purchasing Agent/Grants Accountant) for processing and assignment

of a PO number.

7. Purchasing will return the completed PO to the LM, who will review the document for errors.

8. The order will be placed by the LM via fax, phone or online. All orders will be tracked by the LM.

9. All orders will be inspected upon delivery by the LM for accuracy and damage. The LM will resolve any problems with orders.

10. The LM will notify the Principal Investigator upon the arrival of his or her items. The LM will log chemicals into the

inventory and deliver them to the appropriate location for storage.

11. The LM will sign, date and mark “OK to Pay” the PO green copy. This should then be copied, retained. The green copy will

be sent to Fiscal Affairs.

12. The LM will file the remaining PO copy and original packing slip according to the assigned budget number. These files shall

be accessible to the Department Chair, Principle Investigator and the Secretary for budget monitoring purposes.

Safety Training Mandatory Chemical Hygiene, Blood Bourne Pathogen and Fire Safety training is conducted for all Science Faculty, Laboratory

Instructional Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Laboratory Assistants, and Research Assistants typically during the first week of the fall

semester. Science Department Laboratory Safety Training is required for all Science Faculty, Laboratory Instructional Assistants,

Laboratory Assistants, Research Assistants, Visiting Researchers, and Graduate Assistants prior to working in the research or teaching

laboratories. This training is assigned by the Laboratory Manager and Department Chairperson. Additional training may be in

consultation with the Principle Investigator if the appointment involves a research project. Additional online training may be required

for research assistants and graduate assistants by the Office of Research and Community Collaboration. Specialized training of

Laboratory Assistants, Graduate Assistants and Research Assistants is also conducted on a case-by-case basis by the Laboratory

Manager or Principle Investigator. No lab access will be granted until required lab safety training is complete.

Responsibility for Training Handling and disposal instructions should be given to all students by the Laboratory Instructor or Principle Investigator responsible for

the laboratory where chemicals and biohazard materials are used.

Safety Rules Agreement

It is the Laboratory Instructor’s responsibility to review the safety rules agreement with laboratory students. Review of safety rules

agreement includes:

Have the students read it

Review it with them to ensure sure they understand it

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Require students to sign the agreement (signed copies should be kept on file in the Laboratory Manager’s office) with the

understanding that their signature means they agree to follow it

Laboratory instructors are responsible to reinforce this agreement with the following:

Create a section in the laboratory syllabus that explains personal protective equipment (PPE)

review the required PPE in pre-laboratory discussions for each experiment

perform a thorough review of the health and safety aspects of each experiment

Laboratory instructors are also responsible to:

include safety in the laboratory as part of their final lab grade (a certain percentage or a certain point value for each lab

experiment)

include safety questions on each laboratory quiz/practical given during the semester

require a safety section/part within their laboratory report

Instructors must include consequences of breaking the safety agreement in the laboratory syllabus:

First offense would be a verbal warning

Second offense would be a written warning

Third offense would be grounds to ask the student to leave the laboratory for that day and a meeting with the Department

chairperson

Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant Responsibilities The undergraduate laboratory assistants perform the following duties as part of their job description:

1. Prepare solutions and gather laboratory equipment for each weekly experiment

2. May assist the course instructor in overseeing and helping with laboratory setup, if requested

3. Take responsibility for cleanup and proper storage of laboratory solutions and equipment

4. Work under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager

Subsequently, undergraduate laboratory assistants are not responsible for:

1. Grading of laboratory reports, quizzes and/or exams

2. Proctoring of laboratory sessions

3. Teaching on behalf of the laboratory course instructor

An undergraduate laboratory assistant may be requested to be present for a laboratory session, but is not guaranteed. At least one

undergraduate laboratory assistant will be present in the laboratory wing each evening during scheduled laboratory sessions to assist

with laboratory needs and for safety purposes. Individual assistants for each evening lab session are not guaranteed.

Fire Drills and Evacuation Note location of closest fire alarm and extinguisher in each work area. Note location of emergency phone numbers which are on each

laboratory phone and locate all emergency exits.

Safety Equipment Note location and operation of safety showers, first aid kits, chemical spill kits, and eye wash stations in each of the work areas. Items

must not block safety equipment (ex. podium, lab cart).

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Laboratory Dissection Policy Students enrolled in BIOL 122L and BIOL 151L are required to purchase a dissection kit. Dissection kits may be purchased from the

MU bookstore. Students will not be allowed to participate in dissection labs without their dissection kit. Students who are opposed to

dissection activity must discuss alternative dissection options with the laboratory instructor and the department Chair.

Anatomy and Physiology Model Policy Models that are used for classroom demonstration purposes outside of CNHS Lab # 109 must be signed out by the faculty member.

Immediately following the demonstration period, models must be returned (signed-in) to CNHS Lab # 109. No models should be left

in classrooms unattended, since replacements are expensive. A cart is available in CNHS # 110 to transport models to and from the

laboratory. A sing-out/sign-in sheet is located just inside the door on the wall of CNHS Lab # 109.

Laboratory Inventory Vertere is an inventory management system used by the Marywood University (MU) Science Department. It is used to track

containers of chemicals and equipment by owner and location. All MU Science department full time faculty, laboratory/graduate

assistants and select research assistants should use this inventory system. Access to the system is granted on a case by case basis by

the Laboratory Manager and Science Department Chairperson. Users may better manage their stock of materials by knowing where

chemicals and equipment are located down to the shelf in a laboratory cabinet.

Barcode labels are attached to each inventoried container and by looking up the barcode, information about that container such as the

owner, location, inventory date and container history may be viewed. No chemical, supply or equipment contained in the laboratories

should be moved or deleted without the Laboratory Manager’s permission. If the chemical, supply or equipment is from a research

lab the Principle Investigator must be asked and the Lab Manager must be notified before anything may be moved. The Lab

Manager will move the chemical, supply or equipment in the inventory system and then physically move it to a new location.

For more information, please consult the Science Department Chemical Inventory Vertere Standard Operating Procedure.

EMERGENCY ACTION

Report the nature of the emergency to the appropriate medical or fire facility. Note location of emergency phone numbers which are

on each laboratory phones. THE CLOSEST PHONE IS USUALLY IN THE LAB NEAR THE INSTRUCTOR'S DESK. Give the

location of the emergency. For the record, we are located in the laboratory wing of the Center for Natural and Health Sciences

(CNHS).

EMERGENCY 911 PHONE ACCESS: If, when dialing 911, you experience a delay, stay on the phone.

IF INDIVIDUALS ARE INJURED, REPORT NATURE OF INJURY AND WHETHER THERE IS A CHEMICAL OR ELECTRICAL

FIRE. DIRECT EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO APPROPRIATE LOCATION AS BEST AS POSSIBLE.

Notify others about the emergency. This would normally mean reporting to the Laboratory Manager, Department Chairperson,

Secretarial Area and/or Campus Safety. If necessary, have someone go outside to direct the emergency response team.

Incident/Accident Reports

An incident report should be filed with each laboratory accident or near miss. A report detailing the event must be filled out by the

Supervisor, Laboratory Instructor or Principle Investigator as soon as possible.

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Employee Incident/Accident Reports

If a MU employee is involved in an incident/accident an Incident/Accident Investigation Report must be filed with Human Resources

within 24 hours.

Student Incident/Accident Reports If a MU student (who does not work for MU) is involved in an incident/accident a Science Department Laboratory Incident/Accident

Report must be filed with the Laboratory Manager. Copies of the MU Science Department Incident Report can also be found in the

lab instructor desk.

General Precautions

HANDLING CHEMICALS AND BIOHAZARDS

All chemicals are potentially harmful. Avoid contact with any chemical. It is especially important to keep chemicals and biohazards

away from your face and clothing. Substances are absorbed into the body through the skin or through inhalation or ingestion.

Remember that chemicals can be transferred to the eyes from your hands. To avoid contamination of other areas, all laboratory

personnel and students must remove all PPE before leaving the lab. Wearing PPE is not permitted in hallways and restrooms.

The following general precautions are recommended:

Know the properties of the chemical.

Keep hands and face clean. Wash hands in the laboratory before and after each lab session.

Never taste/ingest a chemical.

Do not use a chemical from an unlabeled or doubtful container.

Respiratory hazards should be dispensed in the fume hood.

Carefully read labels before picking up the container.

Hold the bottle with the label side toward your palm.

If a stopper or lid is stuck, use extreme caution in opening.

Do not use more material than directed.

Always use fume hoods for pouring chemicals.

Always pour and transfer slowly. Do not dump chemicals.

Always pour concentrated solutions into water slowly with stirring.

Make sure containers are adequately supported.

Never look into the opening of a vessel containing a chemical.

Never use mouth suction to pipet.

Never add a chemical to a hot solvent unless specified.

Use impact-resistant containers to carry chemicals.

Do not use equipment without instruction and/or permission.

SPECIAL SAFETY NOTE: IF A CONTAINER OF AN ORGANIC LIQUID HAS A SOLID DEPOSIT AROUND THE LID

AREA, DO NOT TOUCH THE BOTTLE OR LID IN ANY MANNER. IT MAY CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDE

MATERIALS, WHICH MAY DETONATE ON CONTACT.

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Never leave heat sources unattended.

Keep alcohols acetone and other flammables away from flames.

Disposable gloves must be worn when working with blood or body fluids.

Upon entering the laboratory, please keep all book bags off lab benches. Place neatly away in designated area.

Before leaving the lab, clean the bench top with the provided cleaning reagents.

Never remove any chemicals, equipment, media, bacterial cultures, or supplies from the lab. Doing so is absolutely

prohibited.

Do not place contaminated instruments, such as inoculating loops, needles, and pipettes, on bench tops. Loops and needles

should be sterilized by incineration, and pipettes should be disposed of in designated receptacles.

On completion of the laboratory session, place all cultures and materials in the disposal area as designated by the instructor.

Carry cultures in a test-tube rack when moving around the laboratory. Likewise, keep cultures in a test-tube rack on the

bench tops when not in use. This serves a dual purpose: to prevent accidents and to avoid contamination of yourself and the

environment.

When working in a biohazard laboratory goggles should be worn if an aerosol might be formed or splattering of these fluids is

likely to occur.

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Laboratory Spills

Chemical Hazards Pay attention to the Supervisor, Laboratory Instructor or Principle Investigator's directions regarding the safe handling and disposal of

chemicals and biohazards. IT IS THE STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY TO SEEK ADVICE AND GUIDANCE WHENEVER THEY

ARE IN DOUBT ABOUT SAFETY PROCEDURES OR POTENTIAL HAZARDS IN THEIR LABORATORY WORK.

NOTIFY SUPERVISOR, LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR OR PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR AND FOLLOW GUIDELINES

1. Be prepared

Know the properties of the chemicals and biohazards which are present in your work area. At a minimum you should know

flammability, volatility, corrosivity and toxicity properties of chemicals. Information on chemicals and biohazards should be

obtained from your Supervisor, Laboratory Instructor or Principle Investigator. Detailed chemical information may be found

on individual Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Be aware of the biohazard level of your laboratory.

2. Protect yourself from injury

Never expose yourself to a spill situation unless you have the proper protective equipment. At a minimum this means indirect

vent splash goggles, gloves and lab coat.

3. Alert other Lab Assistants and Students in the area

Keep others away from the spill.

4. Isolate the spill from related hazards

If a volatile, flammable material is spilled, turn off all flames and spark-producing equipment such as motors or stirrers.

KEEP FUME HOODS ON.

5. Contain the spill

Liquid chemical spills of DILUTE AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS may be cleaned up with dampened paper towels and rinsed with

water. The appropriate ABSORBENT MATERIAL should be used to contain Concentrated ACID SPILLS and concentrated

BASE (ALKALINE) SPILLS. These absorbents are located in the spill control boxes in CNHS 97, CNHS 107 and CNHS

305. Clay absorbents or vermiculite should be used for ORGANIC materials. Circle the chemical spill with the material and

use caution, since mixing absorbents and certain organics may cause a SLIP HAZARD.

Any spilled body fluid must be cleaned with a 1:10 bleach solution or equivalent solution as designated by your Supervisor,

Laboratory or Principle Investigator.

6. Clean up/dispose the absorbed material

A dustpan or brush should be used to place an absorbed chemical spill in a plastic bag (label bag with chemical hazards).

These materials are located in the spill control boxes. Place labelled plastic hazardous chemical waste bag in CNHS 302

Satellite Accumulation Area Hood.

Paper towels contaminated with body fluids should be placed in a red biohazard bag and placed in the -20 degree Celsius

freezer in CNHS 95.

7. Clean yourself up

Make sure you wash all parts of your body which may have been exposed to the chemicals.

8. Learn from the experience

How could you have prevented the spill in the first place?

9. Fill out an Incident Report

If a MU employee is involved in an incident/accident an Incident/Accident Investigation Report must be filed with Human

Resources within 24 hours.

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If a MU student (who does not work for MU) is involved in an incident/accident a Science Department Laboratory

Incident/Accident Report must be filed with the Laboratory Manager. Copies of the MU Science Department Incident Report

can also be found in the lab instructor desk.

Chemicals on the Skin Immediately flush the area with cold running water for at least fifteen minutes. Wash gently with soap and water, removing jewelry

immediately as necessary.

Notify Supervisor, Laboratory Instructor or Principle Investigator.

Get prompt medical attention and explain exactly what happened.

For chemicals contaminating a large area of the body or clothing, use the safety shower immediately. Remove contaminated clothing

immediately. Be careful not to spread the chemical to additional areas of skin, especially into the eyes. KEEP SAFETY GOGGLES

ON UNLESS EYES ARE AFFECTED. Immediately, flood entire area with water for at least fifteen minutes. Get prompt medical

attention.

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General

General Housekeeping

Laboratory doors are fire rated, so they must be kept closed at all times. Propping of laboratory doors is prohibited. Lab

instructors may prop lab doors at the beginning of class. Once class begins, the lab doors should be closed. Instructors

should make accommodations for students that may need to leave the lab and return. Research lab doors should remain

closed at all times. Propping of Research laboratory doors is prohibited.

Keep all work areas clean and uncluttered. Keep cabinets and doors closed, as much as possible.

Never store materials, especially chemicals, on the floor.

Keep aisles clear of wastebaskets and carts as much as possible.

Clean glassware promptly at the sink or dishwasher. Use hot water and detergent for cleanup. Consult the instructor

for more difficult stains.

Wear gloves where appropriate.

Laboratory storage of large amounts of chemicals should be avoided as much as possible.

Return large containers of chemicals to their proper storage area as soon as possible. Use the safety secondary carriers for

the large jugs.

Use carts to transfer chemicals between the various work areas. Be sure all containers are secured on the carts.

If chemicals are moved between the floors of the facility, they should be secured on the carts and transported on the

elevator. Do not carry chemicals on stairwells.

Hazardous Waste

Management MU Science Department follows policies and procedures outlined in the Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

Chemical wastes from experiments will be collected as directed in the experimental procedure and outlined by the instructor.

Containers should be clearly labeled as to contents with the chemical name(s), and concentration if possible. Place

containers in CNHS 302 Satellite Accumulation Area Hood before the next scheduled laboratory.

Management of chemical waste is the responsibility of the Chemical Safety Officer (currently Dr. Deanne Garver). Wastes are

segregated as to type and transferred to the appropriate storage container. Wastes are stored for lab packing the flammables cabinets

in Room 309. An EPA-approved waste-hauler is contracted for proper labeling, transport, and disposal. Records regarding disposal

are on file in the Human Resources Office.

Biological wastes are handled according to the Science Department Biological Waste Disposal Standard Operating Procedure.

Special Science Department Standard Operating Procedures Some special Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) may be found in the Marywood University Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Additional SOPs are:

Effective us of Autoclaves

Microbiological Media Preparation

Biological Waste Disposal

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