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Department of Biology College of Arts and Sciences DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Faculty Instructional Staff Mark Bolyard (2006). Professor of Biology and Department Lisa Conway (2012). Laboratory Specialist. B.S. and Chair. B.A., Hanover College; Ph.D., University of North D.V.M., Texas A&M University. Carolina. Cathy Huggins (2009). Laboratory Specialist. B.S. and Jennifer Gruenke (2009). Associate Professor of Biology B.S.M.T., Arkansas State University; M.B.A., Union and Director of the Center for Scientific Studies. B.S., University. Bryan College; Ph.D., University of Virginia. Robert A. Wamble (2011). Laboratory Specialist. B.S., James A. Huggins (1987). University Professor of Biology. University of Tennessee, Knoxville; D.V.M., Auburn B.S.A. and M.S., Arkansas State University; Ph.D., University. University of Memphis; Additional study, University of Tennessee at Memphis, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, and University of Memphis. Curriculum James Kerfoot, Jr. (2009). Assistant Professor of Biology. The curriculum in biology is designed to acquaint B.S. and M.S., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; students with living organisms as whole, functioning entities Ph.D., Florida Institute of Technology. that, in their diversity, share many common features. In addition to providing the scientific background required James Marcus Lockett (2004). Associate Professor of of all educated citizens, the courses provide a foundation Biology. B.S. and M.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., upon which the student may build a graduate program, University of Tennessee. undertake training in health-related professions, or prepare for secondary-level science teaching. Students participate Andy Madison (2002). Associate Professor of Biology. in independent or group research as well as specific courses. B.S., University of Tennessee; M.S., University of Because contemporary biology leans heavily on Kentucky; Ph.D., Kansas State University. mathematics and physical sciences, students majoring in 52 James Mahan (2010). Associate Professor of Biology. biology should include mathematics, statistics, chemistry, B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.S. and Ph.D., University and physics. In the freshman year students in BIO 112 will of Memphis. build a foundation for study of biological processes. Students can proceed to the first 200-level biology course during the Michael L. McMahan (1980). University Professor of second semester of the freshman year. In the sophomore year, Biology. B.S. and M.S., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., students will continue the survey of the kingdoms of life by Louisiana State University. taking additional 200-level biology courses. Students should Tamara Popplewell (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. strengthen their understanding of mathematics and obtain B.S. and M.A.Ed., Union University; additional study, a background in organic chemistry as appropriate. Biology BIOLOGY Mississippi State University. courses at the 300-400 level should be taken during the junior and senior years, with seminar reserved for the senior year. Michael Schiebout (2012). Assistant Professor of Biology. Students will examine in detail how organisms function and B.A., Dordt College; M.S. and Ph.D., University of interact with their environment and each other. Northern Colorado. Biology majors are required to complete a minor and are encouraged to minor in chemistry. Conservation Elsie Y. Smith (1962). Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., Biology and Cell and Molecular majors are exempt from Union University; M.S., University of Illinois; Additional the minor requirement. study in Radiation Biology, University of Tennessee at Upper-level students may enroll in courses by cooperative Memphis. agreement with the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and Carol Weaver (1998). Professor of Biology. B.S., Union the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies. For University; M.S., University of Missouri–St. Louis; Ph.D., information, see the Department Chair. St. Louis University. Conservation Biology Majors may meet the requirements to become a certified wildlife biologist by taking twelve Wayne Wofford (1987). Professor of Biology. B.S., Union hours of communication. The General Core requirement University; M.S. and Ph.D., Texas A & M University. for COM 112 and electives of COM 121 and COM 235 Faith A. Zamamiri-Davis (2011). Assistant Professor of may be used to fulfill 10 hours of this requirement. The Biology. B.S., Westmont College; Ph.D., Pennsylvania remaining hours may be selected in consultation with your 2012-2013 State University. assigned faculty advisor. I. Major in Biology—42-48 hours C. Professional Education: EDU 150, 250, 326, 418, A. General Biology Concentration/Independent 433; PSY 213, 318; SE 225 Research Option—42-44 hours D. Completion of applicable portions of the Praxis II. 1. BIO 112, 302, 425, 426, 437, and 498—8 hours E. For additional information, see the Assistant Dean 2. BIO 211, 213, 214, 215, and 315—20 hours for Teacher Education and Accreditation. 3. Four 300-level BIO courses—14 hours minimum V. Minor in Biology—21–24 hours B. General Biology Concentration/Collaborative A. BIO 112 Research Option—45-47 hours B. Two 200-level BIO courses—7–8 hours 1. BIO 112, 302, 415, and 498—7 hours C. Three 300-level BIO courses—10–12 hours, no 2. BIO 211, 213, 214, 215, 304 and 315—24 hours more than 2 may be from BIO 307, 309, 322. 3. Four 300-level BIO courses—18 hours minimum C. Zoology Concentration/Independent Research Major in Biology with Discipline-Specific Option—43-44 hours Honors 1. BIO 112, 302, 425, 426, 437, and 498—8 hours The Biology Discipline-Specific Honors program offers 2. BIO 213, 214; 200 or 211—12 hours advanced training in laboratory and library research 3. BIO 316, five -300 level BIO excluding 307, through completion of contract courses with expanded 309, 322 & 337—23 hours minimum requirements, a original research project, as well as D. Zoology Concentration/Collaborative Research colloquium attendance. Option —47-48 hours 1. BIO 112, 302, 415, and 498—7 hours Application Timeline/Process 2. BIO 213, 214; 200 or 211; 304—16 hours • At least three full semesters, preferably four, must 3. BIO 316, five 300-level BIO excluding 307,309, remain before graduation 322 & 337—27 hours minimum • Applications are submitted to the Office of the II. Major in Cell and Molecular Biology—72–76 hours Director of the Honors Community after the A. Independent Research Option—72–73 hours student has met with the Chair of the Department 1. BIO 112, 211; 214 or 215—12 hours of Biology 2. BIO 302, 315, 323, 325, 397, 498—16 hours 3. Three of BIO 307, 309, 310, 316, 317, 320, 321, Admission Requirements or 324—12 hours • Minimum GPA of 3.50 both overall and in 4. One 300-level BIO Elective—3 or 4 hours Biology 5. CHE 111, 112, 314, 315, 324, 326, 319, • Completion of at least one semester at Union 53 329—26 hours prior to application 6. BIO 425, 426 and 437—3 hours 7. No minor is required Progression B. Collaborative Research Option—75–76 hours • Maintain at least a 3.50 GPA both overall and in 1. BIO 112, 211; 214 or 215—12 hours Biology 2. BIO 302, 315, 323, 325, 397, 498—16 hours • Complete each honors contract course with a B or 3. Three of BIO 307, 309, 310, 316, 317, 320, 321, better A one-time, one-semester probation will be allowed to or 324—12 hours BIOLOGY 4. One 300-level BIO Elective—3 or 4 hours correct a deficient GPA. If the deficiency is not corrected, 5. CHE 111, 112, 314, 315, 324, 326, 319, the student will be dismissed from the Honors program. A 329—26 hours one-time, one-semester probation also will be allowed for 6. BIO 304 and 415—6 hours students failing to meet other expectations, as determined 7. No minor is required by their thesis adviser and/or Biology chair. Appeals may III. Major in Conservation Biology—70-71 hours be instituted by students in the manner stipulated in the A. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHE 111; PHY 112 Student Handbook. Application forms may be obtained or higher; 2 MAT courses 111 or higher from the department chair. B. BIO 112, 200, 213, 214, 215—20 hours C. BIO 302, 303, 304, 305, 315, 318, 335, 336, 337, Honors Requirements 355—32 hours Accepted students will D. BIO 425, 426, 437, 498—4 hours 1. Complete 12 hours of contract courses, selected E. No minor is required. from among the 300-level biology courses that IV. Teacher Licensure in Biology (Grades 7-12) count toward the Biology major, by entering A. Major requirements as shown above with General into a contract with the instructor of each Biology Concentration (I.A.or B) to include 316 chosen course that outlines the additional course (or 307 and 309) and 318. requirements B. Additional requirements: PHY 111 & 112; CHE 2. Attend at least four colloquia during each year (8 111 & 112; MAT 114 or 208 (in B.S. core); CSC total) and, within one week of attendance, submit 105; and membership in BIOME. a reflection paper on each colloquium to his or her thesis adviser. At least one of the four colloquia attended each year must be sponsored by the Union’s Biology department has recently formed a Biology Department. local chapter of Tri-Beta, which is a society for students, 3. Design and complete an honors project/thesis that particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the will lead to either an off-campus presentation or to understanding and appreciation of biological study and a paper suitable for submission to an appropriate extending boundaries of human knowledge through professional journal. This project meets the scientific research (www.tri-beta.org). research requirement all Biology majors must complete prior to graduation.
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