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Our Mission/Vision
The mission of the Biological Sciences program at Tennessee State University is to provide training in the basic biological sciences leading to the bachelor of science in biology degree for pre-health professionals, for entry into life science graduate training programs, for acquisition of entry level positions in the job market, or for students seeking certification for secondary teaching careers; to provide graduate training leading to the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees for students interested in higher level studies of biological processes; to teach service courses for other degree programs of the University; and to raise the level of understanding of and interest in life science processes in the scientific and general communities.
About Biological Sciences
The Department of Biological Sciences was established in 1927; at the time there were five faculty members. At its inception courses were offered in various disciplines, such as zoology and botany. The focus of the Department gradually changed from preparing students for careers in secondary education to preparing them for entry into professional and graduate schools.
The Department was housed in the Administration Building until 1928, when Harned Hall was completed. In 1948, the department was approved to offer the Master of Science degree, and later in 1997 the doctor of philosophy. Today, the department consists of 20 faculty, 55% of whom are actively engaged in ongoing research programs. A variety of courses in the botanical, microbiological, molecular biological and zoological life science areas are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Faculty
Twenty-two full-time faculty members, of whom 86% have terminal degrees.
Students
442 majors, approximately 403 of whom are undergraduates and 39 of whom are gradaute students. The strength of the program is best demonstrated through the success of graduates. During the past decade, more than 90% of its graduates who have gone on to graduate and professional schools have performed successfully and have entered society to provide service and leadership as life scientists.
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Dr. Terrance L. Johnson
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Professor Lonnie Sharpe |
Cassandra Marbury |
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On the Main Campus, the Department of Biological Sciences is housed in Harned Hall and McCord Hall. |
College of Life and Physical Sciences 3500 John A Merritt Blvd |
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