General Biology
MISSION More students are enrolled in the General Biology Concentration than in any of the Department’s other concentrations, programs, or majors. Its popularity is due to the wide choices of Departmental courses in which students may enroll to meet the diverse academic requirements of professional schools, graduate schools, and employment in the public and private sectors.
OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM During the freshman and sophomore years, students complete general studies requirements in English, mathematics, and computer sciences. They also complete their foundation courses, such as Principles of Biology and Organismal Biology, General Chemistry, General Ecology, Genetics, and Organic Chemistry, which prepares them for advanced courses. Students complete their upper level biology and physics classes during their junior and senior years.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
| FRESHMAN YEAR |
SOPHOMORE YEAR |
Fall Semester
Principles of Biology & lab
Chemistry I & lab
English Composition I
Calculus I
Orientation
Spring Semester
Organismal Biology & Lab
Chemistry II & Lab
English Composition II
General Studies
General Studies |
Fall Semester
General Ecology & lab
Organic Chemistry I & lab
Literature I
General Studies
General Studies
Spring Semester
General Microbiology & lab
Organic Chemistry II & lab
Literature II
General Studies
|
|
| JUNIOR YEAR |
SENIOR YEAR |
Fall Semester
Botany/Zoology & lab
Genetics & lab
Physics I & lab
General Studies
Spring Semester
Botany/Zoology & lab
Field Biology
Applied Statistics
Physics II & lab |
Fall Semester
Upper level Biology & lab
Upper level Biology & lab
Cell and Molecular & lab
General Studies
Spring Semester
Upper level Biology & lab
Upper level Biology & lab
General Studies
Elective |
STUDENT CLUBS
- Tri-Beta, the honor society for Biology
- Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), the Society of Pre-Health professions
- Environmental Club.
RESEARCH FACILITIES
- Arboretum: contains 75 acres of plant species representative of Southeast Alabama
- Herbarium: houses specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and lichens.
COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The General Biology Concentration serves as the academic home for students with three different career goals. First, most of the Department’s pre-health professions students are enrolled in the General Biology Concentration. Because admission to professional schools is extremely competitive, it is essential that students prepare for the academic commitment that the pre-health professions require. Admission to professional schools is based on grade point average, performance on national exams, such as medical, dental, optometry, or veterinary aptitude exams, interviews, and letters of recommendation. Second, other students plan to attend graduate school. They select those courses that are most appropriate for their future studies and also take the Graduate Record Examination. Many graduate schools offer assistantships to help defray the costs of a graduate education. Third, many students seek jobs in the private and government (state and federal) sectors upon graduation. The Concentration builds a strong foundation in the biological, chemical, and physical sciences that makes our students' credentials attractive to prospective employers.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Many students conduct undergraduate research under faculty supervision. The students learn research techniques as they work closely with faculty. Each year our undergraduate students present their research findings at regional and national scientific meetings and some publish them in professional journals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION For additional information about the General Biology Program, facilities, faculty, and course offerings, please contact:
Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Troy University
213 McCall Hall (MSCX)
Troy, AL 36082
biologymajor@troy.edu
About the Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
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MISSION
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences prepares students for graduate studies, health professional fields, teaching positions, and careers in business and government.
The Department offers undergraduate programs in biology (with concentrations in general biology, ecology and field biology, cell and molecular biology and medical technology), marine biology, and environmental science. The Department offers majors in biology education, biology (non-teaching) and a minor in biology (non-teaching).
The Master of Science in Environmental & Biological Sciences is designed to broaden the graduate student’s perspective and provide skills and knowledge for understanding environmental and biological problems in the sciences.
Front Row (L to R):Dr. Stephen Landers, Dr. Glenn Cohen (Chair), Dr. Philip Reynolds, and
Dr. Michael Woods
Back Row (L to R): Dr. Wayne Morris, Mrs. Sara Hester, Dr. Christi Magrath, Dr. Michael Stewart, Dr. Alicia Whatley, Miss Abby Peters, Dr. Lisa Ann Blankinship, Mrs. Heather Lofton-Garcia,
Ms. Janet Gaston , and Mrs. Teresa Moore
Not Shown: Dr. Neil Billington, Dr. Alvin Diamond, Dr. Sigurdur Greipsson, Ms. Rachael Koigi
Sig B. Harden, PhD
Professor and Department Chair
Montgomery Campus
Troy University Montgomery Campus, is proud to offer the following courses within the Department of Science. We are located in Barlett Hall, Room 315, on the Montgomery Campus of Troy University.
The Montgomery Campus provides prerequisites and other courses required for students wishing to pursue an education in sciences, including Principles of Biology, Microbiology, Organismal Biology, General Chemistry I and II, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and the associated Labs. Of course, a study in any science will not restrict a student from achieving an occupation in another field, as even a minor in any of the sciences can make a student more appealing during the application process for graduate degrees in education, law, and other doctoral programs.
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The TROY program in environmental science focuses the student on any and all aspects of the nature of their environment, from humanity's influences to nature's cycles. This program will prepare you for a continued education in environmental sciences, or future careers in environmental sociology, forestry, and more.
Environmental Science
MISSION
Peterson's Guides, Education for the Earth, 1993.
OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM
During the first two years, students complete general studies requirements in English, mathematics, computer science, and chemistry. Students complete their upper-level environmental science classes during their junior and senior years. In addition to classroom and laboratory study in modern teaching and research facilities, students are provided the opportunity to learn practical skills by participation on research projects and in internship programs.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
| FRESHMAN YEAR |
SOPHOMORE YEAR |
Fall Semester
Principles of Biology & Lab
Chemistry I & Lab
Calculus I
English Composition I
Orientation
Spring Semester
Organismal Biology & Lab
Chemistry II & Lab
English Composition II
General Studies
General Studies
|
Fall Semester
Principles of Env. Science & Lab
Organic Chemistry I & Lab
Literature I
General Studies
General Studies
Spring Semester
General Ecology & Lab
Organic Chemistry II & Lab
Literature II
General Studies
General Studies
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| JUNIOR YEAR |
SENIOR YEAR |
Fall Semester
Genetics & Lab
Intro. Soil Science
Physics I & Lab
General Studies
Spring Semester
Population Ecology & Lab
Appl. Statistics for Sci.
Physics II & Lab
General Studies
|
Fall Semester
Industrial Hygiene & Lab
Env. Assessment & Lab
General Studies
Elective
Spring Semester
Microbiology & Lab
Toxicology & Lab
Elective
Free Elective
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
More than 125,000 new positions are created each year in the environmental field. These opportunities include: environmental chemistry/scientist, air and water quality management, parks and outdoor recreation, solid waste management, hazardous waste management, urban and rural land-use planning, land and water conservation, computer modeling, GIS (geographical information systems), forestry, planning and energy, environmental journalism, and environmental law.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Many students perform undergraduate research under faculty supervision. The students learn research techniques as they work closely with faculty and the Center for Environmental Research and Service. The Center delivers environmental services across Alabama and to the Troy University community. Students present their research findings at scientific meetings and publish in professional journals.
INTERNSHIPS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The Environmental Science program at Troy University offers internship programs at government agencies, businesses, industries, public service organizations, and many other workplaces. This supervised program imparts practical experience, application skills, and knowledge of environmental sciences. Many of our students quickly land jobs because of the practical experience acquired through internships.
STUDENT CLUBS
- Tri-Beta, the honor society for Biology
- Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), the Society of Pre-Health professions
- Environmental Club.
RESEARCH FACILITIES
- Arboretum: contains 75 acres of plant species representative of Southeast Alabama
- Herbarium: houses specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and lichens.
COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
For additional information about the Environmental Science Program, facilities, faculty, and course offerings, please contact:
Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Troy University
213 McCall Hall (MSCX)
Troy, AL 36082
environmentalscience@troy.edu
About the Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Plumleaf Azalea Rhododendron prunifolium (Small) Millais. It is native to a few counties along the Chattahoochee River between Alabama and Georgia from the Auburn area south to Haleburg in Henry County on the Alabama side.
MISSION
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences prepares students for graduate studies, health professional fields, teaching positions, and careers in business and government.
The Department offers undergraduate programs in biology (with concentrations in general biology, ecology and field biology, cell and molecular biology and medical technology), marine biology, and environmental science. The Department offers majors in biology education, biology (non-teaching) and a minor in biology (non-teaching).
The Master of Science in Environmental & Biological Sciences is designed to broaden the graduate student’s perspective and provide skills and knowledge for understanding environmental and biological problems in the sciences.
Front Row (L to R):Dr. Stephen Landers, Dr. Glenn Cohen (Chair), Dr. Philip Reynolds, and
Dr. Michael Woods
Back Row (L to R): Dr. Wayne Morris, Mrs. Sara Hester, Dr. Christi Magrath, Dr. Michael Stewart, Dr. Alicia Whatley, Miss Abby Peters, Dr. Lisa Ann Blankinship, Mrs. Heather Lofton-Garcia,
Ms. Janet Gaston , and Mrs. Teresa Moore
Not Shown: Dr. Neil Billington, Dr. Alvin Diamond, Dr. Sigurdur Greipsson, Ms. Rachael Koigi
Sig B. Harden, PhD
Professor and Department Chair
Montgomery Campus
Troy University Montgomery Campus, is proud to offer the following courses within the Department of Science. We are located in Barlett Hall, Room 315, on the Montgomery Campus of Troy University.
The Montgomery Campus provides prerequisites and other courses required for students wishing to pursue an education in sciences, including Principles of Biology, Microbiology, Organismal Biology, General Chemistry I and II, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and the associated Labs. Of course, a study in any science will not restrict a student from achieving an occupation in another field, as even a minor in any of the sciences can make a student more appealing during the application process for graduate degrees in education, law, and other doctoral programs.
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