Biology - Medical Imaging Science—Cardiovascular Sonography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography Specialization, Joint-Degree Program, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science joint-degree programs in Medical Imaging Science—Cardiovascular Sonography and Medical Imaging Science—Diagnostic Medical Sonography with Rutgers University School of Health Professions qualifies students for certification examinations leading to professional licensures. Sonographers provide vital data to physicians and other practitioners to assist in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of disease and maintenance of health. Medical Imaging Scientists employ complex instrumentation and procedures to perform their duties. Students interested in this field should have a strong interest in science, have the capacity to learn technical skills, work accurately and reliably when under pressure, and effectively communicate with others. Students must apply for acceptance to Rutgers University School of Health Professions by January 15 of the same year prior to their beginning a clinical program in the following autumn. Acceptance to the joint-degree program in Medical Imaging Science requires a minimum CGPA of 2.85.

Required Biology Courses
BIOL 130Principles Biology I4
BIOL 131Principles Biology II4
BIOL 230Cell Biology4
BIOL 236Anatomy & Physiology I4
BIOL 237Anatomy & Physiology II4
BIOL 303Microbiology4
Biology Elective Courses
Select Biology courses numbered higher than BIOL 230
Required Chemistry Courses
CHEM 105General Chemistry I Lecture3
CHEM 1105General Chemistry I Recitation/Laboratory2
CHEM 106General Chemistry II Lecture3
CHEM 1106General Chemistry II Recitation/Laboratory2
CHEM 207Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM 2207Organic Chemistry I Laboratory1
Required Physics Course
PHYS 101Basic Concepts of Physics3
Required Math and Computer Science Courses0
MATH 175Enhanced Precalculus4
INTD 180Computer Tools For Science and Mathematics3
MATH 140Statistics I3
or PSYC 230 Statistics for Social Sciences
Total Credits 55
  1. Elective courses are selected from Biology courses numbered higher than BIOL 230. A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 in BIOL 130 and BIOL 131 must be attained in order to enroll in advanced courses. Both BIOL 204 and BIOL 237 must be successfully completed in order to earn credit toward Biology Department requirements.
  2. CHEM 105/CHEM 1105 and CHEM 106/CHEM 1106 are prerequisites for all 300- and 400-level Biology courses.
  3. This course sequence is suggested to meet General Education Program requirements that are specific for this program and to facilitate the timely completion of all required courses at NJCU prior to beginning the clinical program at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
  4. Some courses are part of the General Education Program and may be used to simultaneously satisfy a General Education Mode of Inquiry requirement.
  5. A minimum grade of ""C"" must be earned in each Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics course to satisfy Biology degree requirements.
  6. Application for admission to the Rutgers program should be filed by January 15 of the year in which the clinical training will begin. Acceptance to the Rutgers program requires a minimum 2.85 GPA.
  7. Students applying for transfer into the B.S. in Medical Imaging Sciences program are advised that NJCU has a seven-year statute of limitation for course acceptance.
  
   

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Biology Medical Imaging Science program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the factual and theoretical basis of biology including mechanisms on the molecular, cellular, organismal, and systems levels.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of scientific inquiry and explain how scientific knowledge is discovered and validated.
  3. Apply quantitative knowledge and reasoning to describe or explain phenomena in them natural world.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of chemistry and their application to understanding living systems.
  5. Demonstrate preparedness to enter the Professional work force.