Department Information
Department of Biological Sciences
PO Box 70703
Phone: (423) 439-4329
Fax: (423) 439-5958
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/biology
The Department of Biological Sciences offers a major in biology leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. The major is designed for students who plan to enter such professions as biology, biochemistry, science education, medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, conservation, and industry. Some of our courses may be appropriate for students in other fields of study who desire to acquaint themselves with the phenomena of living organisms. The Department offers the Master of Science in Biology and participates in the PhD in Biomedical Sciences program through the Quillen College of Medicine. Further information on graduate programs is contained in the Graduate Catalog.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
The Department of Biological Sciences has a commitment to providing undergraduate students with the opportunity for involvement in research. Many faculty welcome undergraduate students into their research programs. Opportunities for receiving undergraduate credit for research include the following courses:
Advising
For students with less than 120 credit hours:
Last names A-P: Liz Thomas-Joseph, thomasjoseph@etsu.edu, 423-439-5602
Last names Q-Z: Ashley Dickson, dicksonad@etsu.edu, 423-439-5602
Transfer Students
Transfer students majoring in biology should contact their advisor as soon as possible to discuss options and to ensure a timely graduation.
Additional Department Information
Credit for the following courses will not apply toward a major or minor in the department:
The department DOES NOT accept AP biology credit from high school.
For general information about the department or courses, contact Dr. Dhirendra Kumar, Interim Department Chair at kumard@etsu.edu or (423) 439-4329.
Biochemistry Concentration
This is a joint concentration with the Departments of Biological Science and Chemistry (College of Arts and Sciences) and the Department of Biochemistry (Quillen College of Medicine) for the Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. Students may major in Biology with a Biochemistry concentration or major in Chemistry with a Biochemistry concentration, but not both. Coursework is required in both departments. The Department of Biological Sciences offers the major in Biology with a concentration in Biochemistry leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. The major is designed for students who plan to enter such professions as biology, biochemistry, science education, medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, conservation, and industry. Some of our courses may be appropriate for students in other fields of study who desire to acquaint themselves with the phenomena of living organisms. The department offers the Master of Science in biology, and participates in the Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences through the Quillen College of Medicine. Further information on graduate programs is contained in the Graduate Catalog.
Program Options: Biochemistry
In conjunction with the Quillen College of Medicine, approved students who have completed BIOL 4147 - Biochemistry of Macromolecules and BIOL 4167 - Biochemistry of Metabolism may enroll for one of the courses indicated below during their last semester of coursework.
- BIOL 5010 Biomed. Sci. I, Molecular Organization of Cells (3 credits)
- BIOL 5020 Biomedical Science II, Gene Expression (3 credits)
- BIOL 5030 Biomedical Science III, Cellular Anatomy (3 credits)