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Biology

There's more than one way to get a biology degree at ETSU. As a matter of fact, there are six!

All biology concentrations share a common core that includes two years of biology classes, one year of general chemistry and physics, two math courses, a general education core, and a diverse array of guided electives at the junior and senior level. From there, the paths diverge.

For information on suggested courses based on your career interests visit the Biological Career Pathways page

Summary of Concentrations

• Biology Concentration

  The standard concentration, also the most popular, includes a core in the natural sciences and mathematics to prepare you for a broad range of specialized upper level classes. These electives give you the freedom to tailor your degree for any number of careers in biology or for graduate and/or professional school application.

   4-Year Program of Study

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• Interdisciplinary Biology Concentration

  The standard concentration with a minor allows you to adopt a secondary area of study by replacing 14 hours of upper-level biology courses with a minor program of study.

   
  4-Year Program of Study

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• Biochemistry Concentration

  The biochemistry concentration focuses in on molecular and cellular biology courses and, like the standard concentration, does not require the completion of a minor.

   

  4-year Program of Study

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• Biomedical Sciences Concentration

  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 through the Quillen College of Medicine. Further information on graduate programs is contained in the Graduate Catalog.

  Biomedical Sciences Concentration

• Natural Resources Ecology Concentration

  Natural resources ecology is a broad, modern field of science that combines the study of interactions among living organisms and their environment with management practices.  The natural world provides critical resources and benefits to human society with a global estimated value of ecosystem services in the tens of trillions of dollars annually. 

  Natural Resource Ecology Concentration

• Secondary Education Concentration

  The secondary education concentration includes a minor in secondary ed and prepares students for licensure to teach 7-12 grades.

  All students pursuing the secondary education concentration must also be advised in the College of Education to prepare for boarding and licensure. Please contact Joel Tramel to schedule an advisement meeting.

   
  4-Year Program of Study

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Advisement for all students majoring in Biology

Last Names A - P

Liz Thomas-Joseph
thomasjoseph@etsu.edu
Click here to schedule an appointment

Last Names Q - Z

Ashley Dickson
dicksonad@etsu.edu

Click here to schedule an appointment

Students pursuing admission to a professional school in the health care field:
If you are planning to apply to medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, or a similar program, you will also meet with an MPA advisor to help you prepare for your entrance exam and application. Call our main office at 423-439-5602 to be referred to the appropriate advisor for your program.

Chemistry

Advisement for students with 0-59 earned credit hours:

Please call 423-439-5602 or click here to schedule an appointment with Ashley.

Advisement for students with 60 or more earned credit hours:

Juniors and seniors will meet with a chemistry faculty advisor, who is assigned to you by your last name:

A-F - Greg Bishop - 423.439.6914

G-M - Paula Moody - 423.439.4367

N-Z - Robert Standaert - 423-439-4367

All honors students - Marina Roginskaya - 423-439-4367

Geosciences

Geosciences is the study of the Earth in all its complexities, from the investigation of minerals and rocks, natural resources, evolution of plants and animals, climate change, natural hazards caused by earthquakes, horrendous weather, or careless human engineering, to the tools of geospatial science used to map out and visually portray our land. This major is only offered in a Bachelor of Science, and a minor is not required.

There are four concentrations within the Geosciences major:

• Geospatial Science Concentration
• Paleontology Concentration
• Geology and Environment Concentration
• Geography Concentration

For additional information about the Geosciences major, please see the Department of Geosciences website.

Advisement for students with 0-59 earned credit hours:

Please call 423-439-5602 or click here to schedule an appointment with Ashley.

Advisement for students with 60 or more earned credit hours

You will be advised by your faculty advisor, David Jennings.
jenninds@etsu.edu or 423.439.7512

Math

This major is only offered in a Bachelor of Science, and a minor is not required. There are four concentrations within the Mathematics major. These include:

• Mathematics Education Concentration: Students planning to teach mathematics at the secondary level should choose this concentration. In addition, such students must complete professional education requirements for secondary education students.
• Mathematical Statistics Concentration: Students planning to pursue careers in industry or a field that utilizes statistics should choose this concentration.
• Computational Applied Mathematics Concentration: Students desiring a job in research or in industry utilizing areas of mathematics other than statistics should choose this concentration.
• Mathematical Science Concentration: Students intending to pursue a graduate degree in mathematics should choose this concentration.

For additional information about the Mathematics major, please see the Department of Mathematics and Statistics website.

Advisement for all students majoring in Mathematics:

Please call 423-439-5602 or click here to schedule an appointment with Ashley.

Physics

Physics is the study of the properties of matter, energy, radiation, and their interactions. This major is only offered in a Bachelor of Science and requires a minor. Learn more about the program by visiting the website of the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

A few things you should know about the major: