Towson University - Biology |
| New Curriculum: Functional Biology of Animals Concentration |
| This course of study is designed to provide students with an understanding of animal physiology consistent with the expectations of medical and dental education programs, veterinary medicine programs, anatomy and physiology graduate programs or a career in research (as a clinical or basic science research technician). Students taking this concentration have the option of completing the premed track, which will aid in course selection relative to the medical field. The Cellular and Molecular Concentration is also an option for students interested in medically related fields. Regardless of concentration choice, students preparing for medically related fields are strongly recommended to take both BIOL 213 and BIOL 214. Students in this concentration, especially those planning a career in research or a research application field, are encouraged to participate in a research experience (e.g. BIOL 491 Independent Research in Biology; BIOL 498 Honors Research; or BIOL 499 Senior Thesis in Biology). Pre-clinical students are encouraged to participate in volunteer work or internships within a clinical setting. Students should consult with their advisor regarding these opportunities. (Don't have an advisor? Contact the Department of Biological Sciences) |
| Requirements |
| Core Courses
(13 credits) Breadth Courses (10-20 credits) As required for the Biology major with the exception that the following is required; Choose one of the following: BIOL 213 and 214 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II) 4 credits each or BIOL 325 (Animal Physiology) 4 credits* Elective Courses (9-16 credits) Physiology Electives; Choose one of the following: BIOL 465 (Mammalian Physiology) 4 credits BIOL 469 (Comparative Animal Physiology) 4 credits Focused Electives; Choose one of the following: BIOL 305 (Electron Microscopy) 4 credits BIOL 315 (Medical Microbiology) 4 credits BIOL 360 (Histology) 4 credits BIOL 367 (Endocrinology) 3 credits BIOL 421 (Immunology) 4 credits BIOL 427 (Neuromuscular Mechanisms of the Upper Body) 2 credits BIOL 428 (Virology) 3 credits BIOL 463 (Animal Embryology) 4 credits Free Elective (3-4 credits) Select one elective from lists of electives in any Biology concentration. Ancillary Courses (29-30 credits) Chemistry and Physics as required for Biology major including: CHEM 331 and 332 (Organic Chemistry I and II) 5 credits each Recommended Courses CHEM 351 (Introductory Biochemistry) 3 credits CHEM 356 (Biochemistry Laboratory) 2 credits MATH 237 (Elementary Biostatistics) 4 credits MATH 273 (Calculus I) 4 credits or MATH 211 (Calculus for Applications) |
| *If Animal Physiology (BIOL 325) is selected, two electives must be selected from among the list of Focused Electives. |
| Optional Track and its Requirements |
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Pre-Professional Track** This course of study is designed to provide students with an understanding of animal anatomy and physiology consistent with the expectations of medical, veterinary, dental, optometry, podiatry, and osteopathy education programs. Core Courses (13 credits) Breadth Courses (14-20 credits) As required for Biology major with the exception that the following is required: BIOL 213 and 214 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II) 4 credits each Elective Courses (7-8 credits) Physiology Elective; Choose one of the following: BIOL 465 (Mammalian Physiology) 4 credits BIOL 469 (Comparative Animal Physiology) 4 credits Focused Elective; Choose one of the following: BIOL 315 (Medical Microbiology) 4 credits BIOL 360 (Histology) 4 credits BIOL 367 (Endocrinology) 3 credits BIOL 421 (Immunology) 4 credits BIOL 428 (Virology) 3 credits BIOL 463 (Animal Embryology) 4 credits Free Elective (3-4 credits) Select one elective from lists of electives in any Biology concentration. Ancillary Courses (29-30 credits) Chemistry and Physics as required for Biology major including: CHEM 331 and 332 (Organic Chemistry I and II) 5 credits each Recommended Courses CHEM 351 (Introductory Biochemistry) 3 credits CHEM 356 (Biochemistry Laboratory) 2 credits MATH 237 (Elementary Biostatistics) 4 credits MATH 273 (Calculus) 4 credits or MATH 211 (Calculus for Applications) 4 credits |
| **It is good to keep in mind that although this track will prepare you for a pre-professional school, there are alternatives. In either case, it may be beneficial to consult an advisor through Pre-Professional Programs. |