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Department of Biology and Microbiology Melinda Parrie 2024-04-03T14:46:17-06:00 Welcome! The Department of Biology and Microbiology offers several comprehensive programs that prepare students to enter into the job market competitively at the bachelor level or to further their education in either graduate or professional school. Degree Offerings Bachelor of Science in Applied Microbiology (619) The Applied Microbiology curriculum starts with a microbiology core curriculum” consisting of two general biology survey courses and two general microbiology survey courses with companion laboratories. These survey courses provide students with a broad and basic understanding of the fundamental fields of modern biology and microbiology. Additionally, students complete a series of more directed courses focused on environmental regulations, biochemistry, and microbial genetics and physiology. All students must take a capstone and scientific communication course and three semesters of chemistry (general and organic) with their companion laboratories. Microbiology majors must choose one of the following two concentrations to allow students with different interests to obtain the proper training necessary to pursue their specific career goals: Environmental and Applied Microbiology (619C) –For those interested in pursuing employment or graduate degrees in food, industrial, or environmental microbiology or quality assurance technology. Medical and Health Profession (619B) – For those interested in employment or graduate degrees in medicine, dentistry, allied health sciences, pharmacy, or biomedical/microbiological research. Learn More Bachelor of Science in Biology (618) The Biology curriculum starts with a core biological sciences curriculum” consisting of two survey courses with companion laboratories and two senior-level courses. The survey courses provide students with a broad and basic understanding of the fundamental fields of modern biology including cell and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, microbiology, botany, invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, ecology and evolution. The senior-level courses focus on applying the knowledge that students have gained to develop and complete a senior project and then learning how to communicate findings with other scientists and the general public. Upon completion of the two survey courses, each biology major must pursue one of the following five concentrations to allow students with different interests to obtain the proper training necessary to attain their specific career goals: Agribusiness (618U) – For students who seek employment or want to pursue graduate degrees in agricultural business. Biomedical (618M) – For students interested in pursuing employment or graduate degrees in the medical field (medicine, dentistry, allied health, biomedical research). Clinical Laboratory Sciences (618T) – For students who are interested in pursuing employment in medical technology. Forensic Investigation (618Q) – For students who would like to work as an investigator in the office of the coroner, office of the medical examiner or law enforcement agencies. General Biology (618W) – For students who require the flexibility of an online degree, and wish to pursue employment or graduate degrees in the field of biology. Wildlife Biology and Conservation (618X) – For students who are interested in pursuing employment or graduate degrees in natural resources, wildlife management, ecology or zoology. Veterinary Technology (618V) – For students who are interested in pursuing employment or graduate degrees in veterinary medicine. Learn More Minors in Biology and Microbiology Biology Minor Requirements Chemistry Minor Requirements Microbiology Minor Requirements Physical Science Minor Requirements Wildlife Management Minor Requirements Donate To Sciences Links Minor Requirements Pre-Professional Advising Committee Newsletters × Newsletters Fall 2018 vol. 2 Fall 2018 vol. 1 Summer 2018 Spring 2018 vol. 2 Spring 2018 vol. 1 Student Information Courses Offered Advising Scholarships Student Organizations Contact Us Courses Offered Biology Course Offerings Advising Things to Keep in Mind When Making Your Schedule The number of students needing to take some courses is so great, that we have to offer multiple sections” of those courses. These sections are all equivalent in terms of the material covered in the class but differ in their meeting time/place and instructor. You only need to take ONE section for each course. Sections denoted as ##N are taught face-to-face on the Natchitoches campus. Sections denoted as 45N or higher are night classes (the class begins AFTER 5:00 pm and typically meet only once a week). The following abbreviations are used for the days of the week: M – Monday T- Tuesday W – Wednesday R – Thursday F – Friday Most lecture classes are worth 3 credit hours and most laboratory classes are worth 1 credit hour. Most lecture classes (except for night classes) meet two or three times a week. The total time a class meets during a week is the same regardless of the number of times it meets in a week. A class that meets on MWF will meet for 50 minutes, three times a week. A class that meets on TR or MW will meet for 75 minutes, twice a week. Most laboratory classes meet only once a week for 2-3 hours at a time. These lab classes are always in the afternoon/evening. You need to register for AT LEAST 12...