Science vs. Non Science...I am confused

[jules0328]

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Ok, so I checked out the AACOMAS standards for gpa basing it on science and non-science. So, do they mean to tell me that 'other sciences' like kinesiology and anatomy and physiology will be counted towards my science gpa? I need clarification and if anyone here can help me it would be so appreciated.

I have taken Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Neuromuscular Anatomy (?), and Advanced Exercise Physiology I and II. I can undestand A&P I and II but the advanced exercise physiology wouldnt be counted, would it? Also, I took these classes during my Masters program, is that averaged in totally different, or does that go into the whole gpa? Sorry to ask so many questions but I am just trying to figure out my gpa. Thanks.

 

[Dr Sum Day]

Ok, so I checked out the AACOMAS standards for gpa basing it on science and non-science. So, do they mean to tell me that 'other sciences' like kinesiology and anatomy and physiology will be counted towards my science gpa? I need clarification and if anyone here can help me it would be so appreciated.

I have taken Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Neuromuscular Anatomy (?), and Advanced Exercise Physiology I and II. I can undestand A&P I and II but the advanced exercise physiology wouldnt be counted, would it? Also, I took these classes during my Masters program, is that averaged in totally different, or does that go into the whole gpa? Sorry to ask so many questions but I am just trying to figure out my gpa. Thanks.

They all should be considered "science." Exercise physio may go under other science on app, but will go toward total science. Email / call them if in doubt.

 

[Nate]

These are the different categories your GPA will be broken down into, copied directly from AACOMAS:
SCI HRS NSI HRS TOT HRS
FR
SO
JR
SR
Total
PB
CUM UG
GR
OVERALL

This is from the directions:

Subject: Enter one subject for each course. Following are subject codes of specific courses:

Biochemistry

Biochemistry
Physiological Chemistry

Biology/Zoology

Animal Science
Anatomy
Bacteriology
Biology
Botany
Cellular & Molecular Biology
Cellular Physiology
Ecology
Evolution
Genetics
Hematology
Histology
Immunology
Microbiology
Micro-Organisms
Natural Science
Neurology
Oceanography
Parasitology
Pathology
Physiology
Virology
Zoology

Inorganic Chemistry

Chemistry, General
Medical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Readings in Chemistry
Research in Chemistry
Special Topics in Chemistry
Structures & Bonds
Organic Chemistry Bio-Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Readings in Organic Chemistry
Special Topics in Organic Chemistry

Other Science

Agricultural Science
Astronomy
Chiropractic
Electronics
Engineering
Epidemiology
Geology
Kinesiology
Medical Technology
Meteorology
Nutrition
Pharmacy
Physical Anthropology
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Physician Assistant
Radiology

Physics

Electricity & Light
Magnetism
Mechanical Heat
Physics
Thermodynamics

To be determined by department

Mental/Physical Illness
Physiological Psychology

English

Bible Literature
Composition
English
Journalism
Literature
Medical Terminology
Poetry
Reading Skills
Rhetoric
Theater Literature

Math

Behavioral Statistics
Biostatistics
Chemical Math
Computer Science
Math

Other Non-Science

Acting
Agriculture
Archeology
Art
Bioethics
Business
Communications
Cultural Geography
Economics
Education
Emergency Med-Tech
Ethics
First Aid
Foreign Language
Forestry
Geography
Government
Health/Personal Hygiene
History
Humanities
Law
Logic
Military Science
Music
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Political Science
Public Health
Public Speaking
Religion
Respiratory Therapy
Social Ethics
Speech
Speech Pathology
Teaching Science
Theater
Theology
Word Processing

Social/Behavioral Science

Anthropology
Community Health
Criminal Justice
Educational Psychology
Ethnic Studies
Human Sexuality
Marriage/Family
Personal Health
Physiological Ethics
Psychology
Social Science
Social Work/Sociology
These subjects determine GPA computations for meeting college entrance requirements. Each subject will be verified and corrected if necessary.

English Requirement: If you fulfilled your undergraduate institutions English requirement with a course(s) outside of the English Department, list the appropriate course(s), up to six semester hours, as English. Make a notation that this course(s) was approved as fulfilling your English requirement by your institution in Personal Comments/Personal Statement. Contact the AACOMAS office with any questions or irregularities.

 

[The Engineer]

I would have to concur with what has been said. I am a biochemical engineering major. The department the course came out of makes the difference, but everything that funnels into "other science" will end up in your science GPA. Let me give you an example. I took a course in biochemical separations this last semester. Next semester I will have a course and a lab in bio/biochemical reactors. This totals eight hours. But because the courses are in the chemical engineering and not chemistry department, they do not count as biochemistry or chemistry. They are "other science."

No worries though, when your application is reviewed by the school's admissions committee, they will see your impressive coursework portfolio. That is what is going to matter.

Best of luck to you.

 

[Khenon]

Along these same lines . . . will we see our AACOMAS GPA? Just looking at the AACOMAS status page doesn't really tell me whether or not I'll ever see what GPA they come up with.

 

[medic170]

Along these same lines . . . will we see our AACOMAS GPA? Just looking at the AACOMAS status page doesn't really tell me whether or not I'll ever see what GPA they come up with.

AACOMAS GPA shows up on the final report after the app is processed.

 

[Khenon]

AACOMAS GPA shows up on the final report after the app is processed.

Ah! Thank you! 🙂