1. Pam Shelton  Biology Major - Health Science Concentration  Chemistry Minor  Tennessee Tech University - Cookeville, TN

2. Statement of Concentration My name is Pam Shelton. I am a senior at Tennessee Tech. I will be graduating this semester with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. I am in the Health Science Concentration. When I first began TTU, I knew I wanted to go to medical school or something similar. So, I began following the pre-professional curriculum. At the end of my sophomore year, I had to declare a major. I chose Chemistry because there was not much else to choose from for the field I wanted to go in to. Then, the Health Science Concentration was created in the Biology Department. The requirements for that concentration allowed me to take most of the classes which I wanted to take as Chemistry major but did not have enough time for. I felt those classes would better benefit me in a pre- professional school than the upper level chemistry courses. Since changing my major, I have been extremely happy with my decision. I have learned many things which I can benefit from after graduation. I plan to go to Physician’s Assistant School after graduation. I should find out if I get accepted by December.

3. Statement of Club Interest I have been interested in joining the Tri-Beta Club the entire four years I have been at Tennessee Tech. Yet, I have been very involved and held officer’s positions in several other clubs and honor societies. This did not allow me enough time to participate in Tri-Beta. Since it is my last semester, I have given up my officer positions in the other clubs. I am thinking about joining Tri- Beta this semester.

4. Literature Reference List Feeherry, F.E., C.J. Doona, I.A. Taub. 2003. Effects of water activity on the growth kinetics of Staphylococcus aureus in ground bread crumbs. Journal of Food Science 68:982-987. Jimenez-Martinez, C., Hernandez-Sanchez, G. Davilla-Ortiz. 2003. Production of yogurt like product from Lupinus campestris seeds. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 83:515-522. Lindquist, R., S. Sylvan, I. Vagsholin. 2002. Quantitative microbial risk assessment exemplified by Staphylococcus aureus in unripened cheese made from raw milk. International Journal of Food Microbiology 78:155-170. Muniain-Mujika, I., M. Calvo, F. Lucena, R. Girones. 2003. Comparative analysis of viral pathogens and potential indicators in shellfish. International Journal of Food Microbiology 83:75-85. Satter, S. O. Adegbuninrin, J. Ramirez. 2002. Combined application of stimulated reuse and quantitative carrier tests to assess high-level disinfection: Experiments with an accelerated hydrogen peroxide-based formulation. American Journal of Infection Control 30:449-457.

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6. Code of Ethics Statement As a Biology Major, in the Health Science concentration, I will do my part in learning and practicing all the things taught to me in order to be a good health care professional. I will work with my university and local health care facilities to ensure that I am fully prepared to take a job as a physician Assistant. As a student, I vow to learn fairly, without cheating or copying others’ work. During work with patients, I will always keep their information private and their best interest in mind. I will keep and open mind, non judgmental mind while learning and dealing with patients. Any conflicts that might arise will be reported and discussed with the proper mediator; whether that is a teacher, professor, manager, or higher organization.