TE X A S TE C H U N I V E R S I TY

College of Arts & Sciences

Biological Sciences

Contact Information:
Advisors:
Undergraduate Sam Braudt

(806) 7422715 ext. 228 sam.braudt@ttu.edu (806) 742-1329 ext. 301 Pamela.hellman@ttu.edu

Pam Hellman

Website: http://www.biol.ttu.edu/ Office: 109 Biological Sciences (Sam Braudt), 10 Biological Sciences (Pam Hellman) Catalog: Page 141

Degree Programs:
Bachelor of Science in Biology Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology Bachelor of Science in Microbiology Bachelor of Science in Zoology Master of Science in Biology Master of Science in Biological Informatics Master of Science in Microbiology Master of Science in Zoology Doctor of Philosophy in Biology Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology

Revised 6.15.09 (ae) Adapted from TTU Biological Sciences Department

Reasons to Choose TTUs Biological Sciences Department:

Biological Sciences has great programs and centers such as: Forensic Entomology, the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP); The Clark Scholars Program -- an intensive seven week summer research program for highly qualified high school juniors and seniors; Center for Biotechnology and Genomics; Center for the Integration of Science Education and Research; Center for Environmental Radiation Studies (CERS), and Scientists associated with CERS have been leaders in research at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station in Ukraine since 1992. Recently, CERS scientists have begun programs evaluating the dispersion and human impact of radiation released from the Al Tuwaitha Nuclear Facility south of Baghdad, Iraq. CERS scientists currently serve as members of the United States Official Delegation to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria for advising the government of Iraq on characterizing and decommissioning former nuclear facilities in their country. Texas Tech University has received five grants from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Science Education Program totaling over $7.8 million dollars in funding. Students accepted to the JAMP program receive $1000 scholarship per semester beginning in the student's sophomore year of college and $2000 stipend to attend summer internships following the student's freshman, sophomore, and junior years of college at one of the participating medical schools. Not only do these student receive financial benefits, they will be given admission to medical school in Texas to continue their studies if all the program requirements are met. The department encourages undergraduate students to work with professors in research laboratories and projects to obtain first-hand information about research in the life sciences. Opportunities are available in many fields, including systematics and evolutionary biology, ecology and environmental biology, cell and molecular biology, and several areas of biotechnology.

General Biological Sciences Requirements:

The department encourages students to participate in research opportunities A minor is required outside of biological sciences Students must complete PHYS 1403 and PHYS 1404, or PHYS 1408 and PHYS 2401 Students must complete 16 hours of chemistry to include CHEM 1307, 1107, 1308, 1108, 3305, 3105, 3306, and 3106 Only courses with a grade of C or better are accepted for major, minor and adjunct requirements Core Curriculum Always consult your advisor for up-to-date course requirements No more than 6 hours of undergraduate research may be counted toward any major

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Biology Major Requirements :

Students majoring may declare a specialization in ecology and environmental biology (consult advisor) May seek teaching certification (consult advisor) Students majoring in biology must complete 39 hours in biological sciences including the following: Course
MATH 1351 or MATH 2300 BIOL 1403 BIOL 1404 BIOL 3309 BIOL 3320 and BIOL 3120 BIOL 3416 BIOL 4305 Consult Advisor

B.S. in Biology
Calculus I or Statistics Biology I Biology II Principles of Ecology Cell Biology and Lab. Genetics Organic Evolution Additional 3000 or 4000 level biological science courses needed to fulfill 39 hour minimum. May also use PHIL 3322 or PHIL 3325.

Cell and Molecular Biology Major Requirements :

A minor in chemistry is required Students majoring in cell and molecular biology must complete 39 hours in biological sciences including the following: Course
MATH 1351 BIOL 1403 BIOL 1404 BIOL 2120 BIOL 3302 BIOL 3320 BIOL 3120 or BIOL 3310 BIOL 3416 BIOL 4320 MBIO 3401 CHEM 3311 CHEM 3312 BIOL 4300 BOT 3401

B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology

Calculus I Biology I Biology II Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology Developmental Biology Cell Biology Cell Biology Laboratory or Experimental Cell Biology Genetics Molecular Biology Principles of Microbiology Biological Chemistry I Biological Chemistry II Three of the following courses, at least one a lab: Undergraduate Research in Biology Plant Physiology

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Cell and Molecular Biology Major Requirements (continued . . . ):

Plant Development Physiology of Bacteria Introduction to Virology Immunology and Serology Pathogenic Microbiology The Genetics of Microorganisms Animal Histology General Endocrinology Comparative Animal Physiology Additional 3000 or 4000 level biological science courses needed to fulfill 39 hour minimum. May also use PHIL 3322 or PHIL 3325. BOT 3409 MBIO 4303 MBIO 4310 MBIO 4402 MBIO 4404 MBIO 4406 ZOOL 3401 ZOOL 4304 ZOOL 4409 Consult Advisor

Microbiology Major Requirements :

A minor in chemistry is required Students majoring in microbiology must complete 39 hours in biological sciences including the following: Course
BIOL 1403 BIOL 1404 BIOL 3416 or MBIO 4406 BIOL 4305 BIOL 4101 MBIO 3401 CHEM 3311 CHEM 3312 CHEM 3310 BIOL 3320 MBIO 4303 MBIO 4310 MBIO 4401 MBIO 4402 MBIO 4404 MBIO 4406

B.S. in Microbiology
MATH 1351, or MATH 2300, or AEC 3401 Biology I Biology II Genetics or The Genetics of Microorganisms Organic Evolution Biology Seminar Principles of Microbiology Biological Chemistry I Biological Chemistry II Molecular Biochemistry may replace CHEM 3311 and 3312 Five courses of the following: Cell Biology Physiology of Bacteria Introduction to Virology Microbial Ecology Immunology and Serology Pathogenic Microbiology The Genetics of Microorganisms

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Microbiology Major Requirements (continued . . . ):

Additional 3000 or 4000 level biological science courses needed to fulfill 39 hour minimum. May also use PHIL 3322 or PHIL 3325. Consult Advisor

NOTE: There is an error in the 2008-2009 catalog regarding chemistry requirements for Microbiology and C&MB majors. The information on this sheet is correct according to the latest updates from the Department of Biological Sciences.

Zoology Major Requirements :

Students majoring in zoology must complete 39 hours in biological sciences including the following: Course
MATH 1351 or MATH 2300 BIOL 1403 BIOL 1404 BIOL 3120 BIOL 3309 BIOL 3320 BIOL 3416 BIOL 4305 Consult Advisor Consult Advisor

B.S. in Biology
Calculus I or Statistics Biology I Biology II Cell Biology Laboratory Principles of Ecology Cell Biology Genetics Organic Evolution Four upper level courses in zoology, BIOL 3302 may count for one Additional 3000 or 4000 level biological science courses needed to fulfill 39 hour minimum. May also use PHIL 3322 or PHIL 3325.

Revised 6.15.09 (ae) Adapted from TTU Biological Sciences Department