Undergraduate Advising Office
Fax: (817) 565-3821
Gerard A. O'Donovan, Chair
The Department of Biological Sciences offers a diversified selection of research and instructional opportunities in contemporary and challenging fields. Studies in cell biology, microbiology, neurophysiology, biochemistry, genetic engineering, immunology and ecology, for example, prepare students for careers in medicine, dentistry, biotechnology, medical technology, resource management, environmental sciences, education and the allied health professions.
Students seeking teacher certification in secondary education should consult with advisers in both the College of Education and the Department of Biological Sciences. A 2.75 cumulative grade point average is required in the teaching field to enter the certification program. The use of the term "advanced" as applied to courses means any upper division (3000 or 4000 level) course.
An MS with a major in biology (career interest in human genetic counseling) also is available and includes a clinical genetics internship.
Students also may work on graduate degrees in biological sciences under the supervision of biomedical science faculty members at the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Students who intend to proceed with graduate study should take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) during their senior year. For specific information on graduate degree programs, consult the Graduate Catalog.
Kenneth L. Dickson, Director
To carry out its goals, IAS is organized presently into seven thematic areas: aquatic toxicology, biosensing, ecological risk assessment, environmental archaeology, environmental chemistry, environmental modeling, and remote sensing and geographic information systems. Through these study areas, the institute coordinates educational programs for students seeking training in environmental science and other applied science areas. It also offers to the public continuing education programs, such as workshops, minicourses, seminars and symposia.
The primary role of the institute is to carry out basic and applied studies in a variety of fields in the sciences, including methods development for the analysis of trace organic and inorganic compounds in air, water, food, fuels, waste products and biological samples; toxicological and environmental quality; spatial analysis through remote sensing; archaeological reconnaissance and salvage; and water resources management. The institute is particularly active in the coordination and execution of joint research projects with industry and governmental agencies in these areas.