Students have the opportunity to perform
research for course credit under the direct
supervision of Departmental faculty. The
students learn research techniques as they
work with the faculty. Each year our
undergraduate students present their
research findings at regional and national
scientific meetings and some publish them
in professional journals.
Please consider the Biology Major as your
academic choice at Troy.
For more information, contact:
Biology Major
Department of Biological &
Environmental Sciences
Troy University
213 McCall Hall (MSCX)
Troy, AL 36082
334/670-3401
[email protected]
Troy University
Department of Biological and
Environmental Sciences
213 McCall Hall (MSCX)
Troy, AL 36082
Undergraduate
Research
Biology
Major
Department
of
Biological and
Environmental Sciences
The Biology Major
The Biology Major has the second largest
enrollment of our Department’s three
programs and two majors, surpassed only by
General Biology. Students are attracted to the
Major by its flexibility, such as the choice of
38 different minors. The Biology Major
balances flexibility with academic rigor by
encouraging students to take those courses
and minors that best prepare them for their
future careers.
Students select upper level courses in three
areas: 1) Botany and Zoology, 2) Ecology
and Field Biology, and 3) Physiology and
Molecular Biology. The three areas expose
students to several different biological
specialities to help them identify their
interests and in turn decide on a
productive career
Overview of the Major
During the freshman and sophomore years,
students complete General Studies
requirements in English, mathematics, and
computer sciences. They also complete their
foundation courses, such as Principles of
Biology and Organismal Biology, Chemistry I
& II, General Ecology, Genetics, and
Organic Chemistry I & II, which prepare
them for advanced courses. Students complete
Physics I & II, their upper level biology classes,
and courses for their minor during their junior
and senior years.
Minors
Students enrolled in the Biology Major must
choose a minor. The choice of a Minor allows
students to strengthen their backgrounds or
pursue areas of interest. A minor varies
between 18-20 credit hours, depending on the
minor and the choice of courses. At present,
Troy offers about 38 different minors, ranging
from art to math to Spanish— enough to meet
the needs and interests of every student!
Program of Study
Freshman Year
Fall
Principles of Bio. & Lab
Chemistry I & Lab
Composition I
Calculus I
Orientation
Sophomore Year
Fall
General Ecology & Lab
Organic Chem I & Lab
World Literature I
General Studies
General Studies
Junior Year
Fall
Botany/ Zool. & Lab
Genetics & Lab
Physics I & Lab
General Studies
Spring
Organismal Bio. & Lab
Chemistry II & Lab
Composition II
General Studies
General Studies
Spring
Microbiology & Lab
Organic Chem II & Lab
World Literature II
General Studies
Spring
Botany/Zool. & Lab
Field Biology course
Physics II & Lab
Applied Statistics
Senior Year
Fall
Population Ecology
& Lab
Minor
Minor
General Studies
Spring
Physiol/Molec
& Lab
Minor
Elective
General Studies
After Graduation
Congratulations! Many career opportunities are
now available to you. After graduation, our
students have chosen three different career
paths. First, some of our students enjoy careers
at research laboratories, both public and private,
in industry, and with state and local
governments. Second, many students opt for a
graduate degree, which opens up even more
career paths. Many graduate schools offer
assistantships to help defray the costs of a
graduate education. Third, some students enter
professional schools (medical, dental, pharmacy,
veterinary, etc.).
Departmental Clubs
Students are encouraged to join one or more of
the Department’s three clubs. Beta Beta Beta
(the national honor society for the biological
sciences), the Environmental Club, and Alpha
Epsilon Delta (the health professions honor
society).
Revised: October 31, 2008