Professors: James R. Triplett*, Chairperson; Hugh T. Campbell*, James T. Dawson*, R. Leon Dinkins*, R. Harvard Riches*,
John D. McCrone
Associate Professors: Joseph A. Arruda*, Steven D. Ford*, Stephen L. Timme*, Chester G. Twitchell*
Assistant Professors: Nancy L. Brooker*, Douglas S. Carmichael*, William H. Lorowitz*

*Graduate Faculty

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Biology
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with a
Major in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Minors:
Minor in Biology
Minor in General Science
Minor in Natural History
Minor in Environmental Management

Senior Examination

In accordance with the Kansas Board of Regents mandate for program assessment, the Department of Biology at Pittsburg State University has adopted the following requirements to meet assessment objectives:
In order to graduate with a degree offered by the department, students must furnish the department or their advisor an exam score from a nationally standardized test administered for the sub discipline of biology that represents their area of specialization. The majority of our students already take those exams as part of the requirements for admission to the next level of their chosen profession. For Pre-Med this would be the MCAT, for Pre-Dent the DAT, for Pre-Opt the OAT, for Pre-Vet the GRE or the VCAT, for Secondary Education the NTE, for Med-Tech the National Boards, for Pre-Physical Therapy the GRE, for Graduate School the GRE and for all others, the Major Field Achievement Test from the Educational Testing Service, Princeton (see your advisor for the appropriate subsection). Any one of these exams is acceptable. The student, in consultation with his/her advisor may select which one best meets their needs. Some of these exams may be scheduled through the Testing Service on campus.

Bachelor of Science (Biology Major)

*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee. See page 41. Also, see specific curriculum guide for program emphasis. Certain general education courses are preferred for different programs.

A total of 45 hours which includes a 20-hour minor must be taken outside the department. Although other minors are available, a chemistry minor is recommended.
A minimum of 40 hours of upper division credit must be included in the program with 20 of these upper division hours being in biology.
Students with strong backgrounds in high school mathematics are urged to substitute MATH 150 Calculus I for MATH 113 College Algebra.

Bachelor of Arts (Biology Major)

The difference between this program and the Bachelor of Science (Biology Major) listed above is that the student must complete a minimum of 10 hours in one foreign language.

Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with
Emphasis in Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental)

The program listed below is a suggested curriculum for pre-medical and pre-dental students. The program meets all of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry at Pittsburg State University. Early contact with the pre-medical advisor is imperative.

*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee. See page 41.

Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with Emphasis in Physical Therapy)

To meet requirements at KU and WSU for admission to a Master of Science program

* Courses must be taken from the list approved for general education
requirements, see page 41.

Recommended Courses/Areas
Business/Management
Physiology-Psychology
Kinesiology
Muscle-Nerve Physiology
Biochemistry
Embryology

Recommended Minors Include:
Athletic Training
Psychology
Recreation
Physical Science
Chemistry

Other Requirements include:
1. Three Recommendations
2. Personal Interview
3. Grade Point Average of 3.0000+
4. The Graduate Record Exam
5. Brief Internship
** Required at University of Kansas.
*** Required at Wichita State University.

Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with Emphasis in Pre-Fisheries and Wildlife)

The program listed below is a suggested curriculum for pre-fisheries and wildlife students. The program meets all of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree with a major in biology at Pittsburg State University. Early contact with the pre-fisheries and wildlife advisor is imperative. This curriculum prepares the student to pursue a graduate program in Fisheries and Wildlife which includes the technical courses required for entry as a biologist in most agencies.
The attainment of a relevant skill is quite helpful to compete in the current tight job market. Examples: competence in computers, statistics, communication skills, mechanics, art, photography. On-the-job experience is almost mandatory. The department offers diverse co-op (intern) opportunities to help meet these needs.

*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee. See page 41.

A minor is required. (Recommended minors are chemistry, physical science, political science or communication)

Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with Emphasis in Environmental Management)

Environmental management is a broad field that includes managing natural resources, regulating environmental protection, and measuring environmental quality. The field of environmental management is growing and employment opportunities change quickly: old problems are solved and new problems are discovered.
Qualified graduates can go on to careers in commercial laboratories, government, industry, and the business of consulting--taking their lifetime learning skills and applying them to the job at hand. The specialized courses offered in the environmental management emphasis of the biology program are designed to introduce you to current issues and methods involved in natural resource management, in regulating environmental protection, and in measuring environmental quality.

Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with Emphasis in Natural History)

Other Pre-Professional Programs

The Department of Biology also offers pre-professional work in optometry and veterinary medicine. Consult the chairperson of the department for details concerning these programs.

Bachelor of Science in Education (Biology Major)

* Courses must be taken from the list of general education degree requirements for students preparing to teach secondary school. See page 43. Also see scholastic achievement requirements on common core courses for admission to teacher education for secondary teaching majors, page 169.

**Concurrent enrollment required in CURIN 305 and 306.

*** NOTE: This curriculum assumes a general science minor. Other minors are available. Those persons interested in biology as a second teaching field should contact the chairperson of the Department of Biology or the Director of Teacher Education, Hughes Hall, for specific requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Biology-Medical Technology Major)

General Education Degree Requirements* Hours
Basic Skills 12
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
ENGL 103 English Composition or
ENGL 299 Introduction to Research Writing 3
COMM 207 Speech Communication 3
MATH 113 College Algebra or
MATH 122 Trigonometry or 3
MATH 150 Calculus I 5
Humanities * 9
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 9
Biological and Physical Sciences* 0
(satisfied by science courses listed below)
Producing and Consuming* 6
HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness Concepts 1
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*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General
Education Committee. See page 41.

Mathematics and Chemistry Requirements
MATH 113 College Algebra or MATH 143 Elementary Statistics 3
CHEM 125/126 General Chemistry/Laboratory 5
CHEM 135/136 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis/Laboratory 5
CHEM 165/166 Introductory Organic Chemistry/Laboratory 5
CHEM 545/546 Analytical Chemistry/Laboratory or
CHEM 575/576 Introductory Biochemistry/Laboratory 5
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Biology Requirements
BIOL 215/216 General Zoology/Laboratory 5
BIOL 218/219 General Botany/Laboratory 5
BIOL 221 Principles of Heredity or 3
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory 5
BIOL 257/258 Anatomy and Physiology/Laboratory 5
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory 5
BIOL 671/672 Immunology/Laboratory 5
BIOL 570/571 Pathogenic Bacteriology/Laboratory 5
BIOL 400 Seminar in Biology 1
34 or 36

Clinical year at a school of medical technology affiliated with Pittsburg
State University 30
Electives to complete 124 hours
TOTAL 124-126

Only four of the 94 required hours in the first three years may be in ROTC or physical education activity courses. The student should consult the medical technology advisor for the determination of additional electives. A student must complete the first three years (94 hours) at an accredited college or university with the last 30 of these hours being in residence at Pittsburg State University. The fourth year must be completed in a NAACLS accredited school of medical technology affiliated with this university. This university is currently affiliated with the following schools: L. E. Cox Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri; Topeka School of Medical Technology, Topeka, Kansas; Research Hospital and Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri; St. John's Medical Center, Joplin, Missouri; St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri; and University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Other clinical programs are also open to PSU students. The student should consult the medical technology advisor for details.

Minor Sequences
Hours
I. Biology
BIOL 215/216 General Zoology/Laboratory 5
BIOL 218/219 General Botany/Laboratory 5
BIOL 221 Principles of Heredity 3
BIOL 257/258 Anatomy and Physiology/Laboratory 5
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory 5
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Those persons interested in biology as a second teaching option should
contact the chairperson of the Department of Biology or the Director
of Teacher Education, Hughes Hall, for specific requirements.

II. General Science
BIOL 215/216 General Zoology/Laboratory 5
BIOL 218/219 General Botany/Laboratory 5
CHEM 125/126 General Chemistry/Laboratory 5
PHYS 100/130 College Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I 5
PHYS 460 Physical Geology or PHYS 175 Descriptive Astronomy 3
*Biology electives 3
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Those persons interested in general science as a second teaching
option should contact the chairperson of the Department of Biology
or the Director of Teacher Education, Hughes Hall, for specific
requirements.

III. Natural History
Program of Study (22 Hours of Undergraduate Credit)
BIOL 215/216 General Zoology/Laboratory 5
BIOL 218/219 General Botany/Laboratory 5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology 3
BIOL 513 Environmental Conservation 3
Topics in Biology [ ]
BIOL 537 Regional Natural History and BIOL 643 Natural
History Interpretation suggested) 6
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IV. Environmental Management
BIOL 113/114 Environmental Life Science/Laboratory 5
CHEM 105/106 Introductory Chemistry/Laboratory or
CHEM 125/126 General Chemistry/Laboratory 4-5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology 3
BIOL 615 Environmental Protection 3
BIOL 617 Environmental Health 3
BIOL 639 Field Ecological Assessment 3
21-22

Environmental management is a broad field including the management of natural resources, the regulation of environmental protection, and the measurement of environmental quality. While those with biological and chemical training are involved with resource management and assessment, many other disciplines are actively involved in environmental protection. These include lawyers, chemists, economists, historians, physical scientists, geologists, political scientists, and journalists. The minor in environmental management is designed to give the non-biologist a head start on environmental issues in those disciplines where environmental work may have an important role.

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Master of Science with a Major in Biology

Students who begin work in biology for the degree of Master of Science must have completed a minimum of 25 hours of acceptable undergraduate courses in biology. These should include fundamental courses in botany, ecology, zoology, genetics, microbiology, and physiology. A cumulative total of 13 hours of chemistry, including organic chemistry is required. However, a student may apply certain senior-graduate or graduate level chemistry on the degree requirements upon the recommendation of the advisor. In addition, it is advisable that a student have work in physics and geology. While a knowledge of a foreign language and of computing is not required, it is strongly advised.

Three options are available in biology:

Option I: Thesis. A minimum of 30 hours including BIOL 801 Introduction to Research, at least one hour in BIOL 800 Seminar and BIOL 890 Research and Thesis (4-6 hours) is required. With the approval of the advisor and chairman, up to nine hours may be taken outside the Department of Biology.

Option II: Problem. A minimum of 32 hours including BIOL 801 Introduction to Research, at least one hour of BIOL 800 Seminar and BIOL 891 Research Problem (3 hours) is required. With the approval of the advisor and chairman, up to 15 hours may be taken outside the Department of Biology. This option is primarily recommended for science teachers at the secondary school level.

Option III: Seminar. A minimum of 36 hours including BIOL 892 Grant Writing Seminar I, 3 hours, and BIOL 893 Grant Writing Seminar II, 3 hours, is required. Instead of writing a thesis or a scholarly paper on a problem, the student must complete the two grant writing seminar courses and submit a grant for external funding. With the approval of the advisor and chairman, up to 15 hours may be taken outside the Department of Biology with a maximum of six hours of courses in education. This option is primarily recommended for science teachers at the secondary school level. At least
15 hours should be in courses numbered 800-899, and 30 hours must be in courses numbered 700-899.

Specialist in Education - Biology