Course Descriptions
Biology
Courses offered in biology provide the students with a thorough preparation for employment, research, and advanced training in the many biological sciences; such as zoology, botany, mycology and microbiology and related sub areas. They also contribute to an appropriate background for students preparing to enter pre-professional studies of human health-related fields such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, nutrition, pharmacy, and related health science areas. Similarly, they prepare a student to enter into the applied biological fields such as animal and plant science, agronomy, food science, and veterinary medicine; and also related societal areas such as forensic science, mortuary science and funeral service. Regardless of their interests, biology students are also encouraged to earn college internship credit for experiences in the specialized area of their choice.
Lower Level BIO Course Descriptions
Upper Level BIO Course Descriptions
Graduate Level BIO Course Descriptions
Chemistry
Many of the industrial advancements that society enjoys are a direct result of the application of chemistry to areas such as agriculture, health, synthetics, and plastics. For such progress to continue, a constant supply of individuals must be educated in chemistry. A chemistry background will prepare one to enter fields such as medicine, dentistry, research, biochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacy, health fields, and veterinary medicine. The science department does not presently offer a major in Chemistry, and the following courses are offered to primarily support other degree offerings. The department does, however, offer the bachelor’s degree in Biology that leads to certification to teach secondary school chemistry in Alabama. See the footnote at the bottom of the BS degree in General Biology for further information.
Lower Level CHM Course Descriptions
Upper Level CHM Course Descriptions
Physical Science/Physics
Modern society is inundated with electrical and mechanical systems. These not only increase the comforts of existence but also are greatly utilized in scientific research. To be truly proficient in any scientific field a basic understanding of the principles of physics is necessary. Physics covers not only the areas of electricity and mechanics but also, weather, astronomy, acoustics, nuclear energy etc. As in the case of chemistry, the science department does not presently offer a major in Physics, and the following courses are offered to primarily support other degree offerings. The department does, however, offer the bachelor’s degree in Biology that leads to certification to teach secondary school physical sciences in Alabama. See the footnote at the bottom of the BS degree in General Biology for further information.