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Biomedical Sciences Checksheet

MISSION
The Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration at TROY prepares students for careers in biotechnology and is an integral part of the pre-professional program. Students who receive a bachelor’s degree at TROY in Cell and Molecular Biology are well prepared to enter professional school or to begin careers as researchers and laboratory technicians.

OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM
Students complete a wide variety of courses aimed at providing a thorough understanding of the development, structure, and organization of the cell and are exposed to a wide variety of modern approaches to analyze genetic, molecular, and cellular events. Specialized courses in Embryology, Applied Genetics, Biochemistry, and Immunology complement the offerings in Cell Biology and Molecular Biology. The inclusion of lab-based investigations in these courses serves to enhance the students’ exposure to state of the art approaches to solving complex problems in biological systems.

CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES
(information subject to change) Select a total of 16 semester hours from the list below. Lectures and their corresponding labs must be taken together with the exception of Biochemistry II, which does not have a lab.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students who complete the Cell and Molecular curriculum in the Biology Program at TROY can look forward to many career opportunities. Students who plan to enter medical school, dental school, biomedical programs, graduate school, or other pre-professional programs will greatly benefit from prior exposure to important concepts and principles. After graduation, students can expect to find positions in laboratories that investigate and research exciting new areas of study—including biomedical science, genetic analysis, and other areas of cell and molecular biology.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Students are encouraged to gain research experience by participating in the research projects of the faculty. Available projects include investigations in microscopy, molecular taxonomy, lead toxicity, DNA replication and transcription, bioinformatics, endocytosis and exocytosis, endocrine disruptors, toxicity of hazardous waste, and ionoregulatory transport enzymes.

EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Students who choose the Cell and Molecular Concentration will have many opportunities for growth outside the classroom. Many research opportunities are available for students to conduct experiments using modern technology and equipment. Additionally, students are encouraged to join one of the Department’s many academic honor societies—including Beta Beta Beta (the National Biological Honor Society), the Environmental Club, or Alpha Epsilon Delta (the Pre-medical Honor Society). A wide variety of extracurricular activities are coordinated by the University.

STUDENT CLUBS

• Tri-Beta, the honor society for Biology
• Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), the Society of Pre-Health professions
• Environmental Club

RESEARCH FACILITIES

• Arboretum: contains 75 acres of plant species representative of Southeast Alabama
• Herbarium: houses specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and lichens.

COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Center for Environmental Research and Service (CERS),provides environmental services to the state of Alabama

Nonpoint Source (NPS) assists with environmental education for the residents of Alabama

Science in Motion provides teacher education assistance in the physical and life sciences

For additional information about the Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration, facilities, faculty, and course offerings, please contact:

Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Troy University
213 McCall Hall (MSCX)
Troy, AL 36082
biomedicalsciences@troy.edu

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