Biology and Chemistry Department
Charles Lydeard, Chair
103 Lappin Hall
606-783-2945
bioc@moreheadstate.edu
Biology and Chemistry Faculty
Z. Barnes, M. Blankenbuehler, N. Coker, C. Cottingham, D. DeMoss, D. Eisenhour, M. Fultz, G. Gearner, K. Gibbs, J. Hare, C. Lydeard (Chair), A. MacIntosh, S. O'Keefe, D. Peyton, B. Reeder, A. Risk, D. Saxon, D. Smith (Interim Chair), C. Tuerk, B.VanNess
The Department of Biology and Chemistry offers Bachelor of Science degrees in biology, biomedical sciences and chemistry. The Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences has two tracks that meet different career aspirations of students: 1) biology and 2) biology education teaching. The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science is designed for students focused on pursuing professional health careers. Both the Biological Sciences and Biomedical Sciences programs offer tracks in pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-medical technology, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-physician assistant, pre-physical therapy, and pre-podiatry.
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry has two tracks that meet different career aspirations of students: 1) biomedical chemistry or 2) professional chemist. Chemistry students interested in pursuing health-related careers, such as pre-pharmacy, pre-medicine, and pre-optometry should pursue the Biomedical Chemistry track of the area in chemistry. Chemistry also offers a major in chemistry with three tracks: 1) general chemistry; 2) environmental chemistry; and 3) chemistry teaching.
The biology, biomedical sciences and chemistry programs are designed to provide a strong foundation for the development of professionals in the specific areas outlined. The student must work closely with his/her advisor to ensure that proper course sequences are followed. The Department of Biology and Chemistry also offers minors in both biology and chemistry.