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University Core Curriculum Requirements

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Science

Six hours from:

CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3

Foundation of Knowledge

For All Concentrations

Computer Science

One course from:

COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
CSCI 1302 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
CSIT 2301 - Introduction to Information Technology Credit(s): 3

Core Science Labs

Three hours from:

CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
MATH 2113 - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1

For Non-Teaching Concentrations

Required Additional Sciences

CHEM 3331 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 3131 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1101 - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Additional Mathematics

One of the following:

MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
or
MATH 2314 - Calculus II Credit(s): 3
MATH 2114 - Calculus II Lab Credit(s): 1

Additional Sciences

Three or four hours from:

CHEM 3332 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 3132 - Organic Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 3421 - Quantitative Analysis Credit(s): 4
CHEM 3021 - Quantitative Analysis Lab Credit(s): 0
CHEM 4352 - Comprehensive Biochemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 4152 - Comprehensive Biochemistry I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1103 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1104 - Historical Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 3361 - Invertebrate Paleontology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 3061 - Invertebrate Paleontology Lab Credit(s): 0
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1102 - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1
STAT 3342 - Statistical Methods Credit(s): 3
CSCI 1462 - Introduction to Data Analytics Credit(s): 4

For Biology Teaching Concentration

Additional Mathematics

MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

Additional Sciences

Three to four hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
ASTR 1103 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 3331 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 3131 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 3332 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 3132 - Organic Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1103 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1104 - Historical Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1101 - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1102 - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CSCI 1462 - Introduction to Data Analytics Credit(s): 4

Biology Major

Biology Core Courses

BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1107 - Biology for Science Majors II Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 3053 - Genetics Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3453 - Genetics Credit(s): 4
BIOL 4389 - Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4199 - Seminar in Biology Credit(s): 1

Biology Non-Teaching Concentrations

If the topic is deemed appropriate by the instructor and the department chair, BIOL 3390 , BIOL 4317 , and BIOL 4398 may also fulfill requirements for a degree track. Consult with a faculty advisor for assistance.

Botany Concentration

Required Courses

Form/Function
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2061 - Plant Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 2371 - Animal Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2071 - Animal Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
Advanced Botany
BIOL 4465 - Plant Physiology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 4065 - Plant Physiology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4367 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4067 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology Lab Credit(s): 0

Botanical Diversity

Three to four hours from:

BIOL 3461 - Plant Kingdom Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3061 - Plant Kingdom Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIOL 4363 - Plant Anatomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4063 - Plant Anatomy Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIOL 4368 - Plant Systematics Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4068 - Plant Systematics Lab Credit(s): 0

Applied Botanical Sciences

Three hours from:

BIOL 3360 - Mycology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 3060 - Mycology Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIOL 3362 - Economic Botany Credit(s): 3
or
BIOL 4366 - Plant Pathology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4066 - Plant Pathology Lab Credit(s): 0

Cell/Molecular Biology

Three hours from:

BIOL 4351 - Cellular Biology Credit(s): 3
or
BIOL 4352 - Molecular Biology Credit(s): 3

Cellular and Molecular Concentration

Form/Function

Three hours from:

BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2061 - Plant Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIOL 2371 - Animal Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2071 - Animal Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0

Physiology

Four hours from:

BIOL 3440 - Animal (Including Human) Physiology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3040 - Animal (Including Human) Physiology Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIOL 4465 - Plant Physiology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 4065 - Plant Physiology Lab Credit(s): 0

Organismal

Three to four hours from:

BIOL 3421 - Microbiology for Science Majors Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3021 - Microbiology for Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIOL 3443 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3043 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIOL 4363 - Plant Anatomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4063 - Plant Anatomy Lab Credit(s): 0

Cellular and Molecular

Three hours from:

BIOL 4351 - Cellular Biology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4352 - Molecular Biology Credit(s): 3

Ecology

Three hours from

BIOL 3481 - General Ecology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3081 - General Ecology Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIOL 4367 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4067 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology Lab Credit(s): 0

Ecology and Evolutionary Concentration

Required Courses

Form/Function
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2061 - Plant Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 2371 - Animal Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2071 - Animal Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
Ecology
BIOL 3481 - General Ecology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3081 - General Ecology Lab Credit(s): 0

Cell/Molecular Biology

Three hours from:

BIOL 4351 - Cellular Biology Credit(s): 3
or
BIOL 4352 - Molecular Biology Credit(s): 3

Physiology

Four hours from:

BIOL 3440 - Animal (Including Human) Physiology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3040 - Animal (Including Human) Physiology Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIOL 4465 - Plant Physiology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 4065 - Plant Physiology Lab Credit(s): 0

Advanced Ecology/Evolution

Three to six hours from:

BIOL 3443 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3043 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4354 - Developmental Biology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4367 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4067 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4368 - Plant Systematics Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4068 - Plant Systematics Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4386 - Behavioral Ecology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4484 - Limnology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 4084 - Limnology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4612 - Field-Based Ecological Methods Credit(s): 6
BIOL 4682 - Field Biology Credit(s): 6

Advanced Form/Function

Three to four hours from:

BIOL 3431 - General Entomology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3031 - General Entomology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3360 - Mycology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 3060 - Mycology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3421 - Microbiology for Science Majors Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3021 - Microbiology for Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3433 - Economic Entomology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3033 - Economic Entomology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3441 - Embryology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3041 - Embryology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3461 - Plant Kingdom Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3061 - Plant Kingdom Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4363 - Plant Anatomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4063 - Plant Anatomy Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4366 - Plant Pathology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4066 - Plant Pathology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4434 - Invertebrate Natural History Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4034 - Invertebrate Natural History Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4442 - Ichthyology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 4042 - Ichthyology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4436 - Parasitology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 4036 - Parasitology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4444 - Herpetology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 4044 - Herpetology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4446 - Mammalogy Credit(s): 4
BIOL 4046 - Mammalogy Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4448 - Ornithology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 4048 - Ornithology Lab Credit(s): 0

Advanced Biology Electives

14-23 hours, depending upon the concentration selected, of upper-level BIOL electives; up to two upper-level courses outside the major may be selected in consultation with an advisor.

Excludes: BIOL 3417 , BIOL 3017 , BIOL 3420 and BIOL 3020 .

This section is not required if a student chooses to declare a minor.

Biology Teacher Certification Concentration

Required Courses

BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2061 - Plant Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 2371 - Animal Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2071 - Animal Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3481 - General Ecology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3081 - General Ecology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3421 - Microbiology for Science Majors Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3021 - Microbiology for Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3440 - Animal (Including Human) Physiology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3040 - Animal (Including Human) Physiology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3443 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3043 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab Credit(s): 0

JacksTeach

Required Courses

JTCH 1101 - Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to STEM Teaching Credit(s): 1
JTCH 1102 - Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design Credit(s): 1
JTCH 3301 - Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science Credit(s): 3
JTCH 3311 - Classroom Interactions Credit(s): 3
JTCH 3361 - Perspectives on Science and Mathematics Credit(s): 3
JTCH 4301 - Project Based Instruction Credit(s): 3
JTCH 4351 - Research Methods Credit(s): 3

Student Teaching

Nine hours of:

JTCH 4901 - Apprentice Teaching Credit(s): 9

Minor Option

A minor of 18 to 24 semester hours in a single discipline is optional. At least six hours in the minor must be in advanced-level courses at SFA. Biology majors may choose the Combined Sciences Minor. Biology majors contemplating graduate work are advised to select a minor in the sciences or in mathematics, or complete advanced Biology electives.

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.

Total hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View the In-Residence Requirement, Policy 6.15.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information bulletin page.

Biology, Teacher Certification - Degree Map

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

15 Total semester hours

BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
Core Communications from list Credits / Units: 3
JTCH 1101 - Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to STEM Teaching Credit(s): 1

Spring

15 Total Semester Hours

BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1107 - Biology for Science Majors II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
JTCH 1102 - Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design Credit(s): 1
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

15 Total Semester hours

BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2061 - Plant Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3453 - Genetics Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3053 - Genetics Lab Credit(s): 0
Core Literature/Philosophy/Culture Credits / Units: 3
General Electives Credits / Units: 2
JTCH 3301 - Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science Credit(s): 3

Spring

16 Total Semester Hours

BIOL 2371 - Animal Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2071 - Animal Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
Core Fine Arts Credits / Units: 3
Bio Teach Sciences Credits / Units: 3
Bio Teach Science lab Credits / Units: 1
JTCH 3311 - Classroom Interactions Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

14 Total Semester Hours

BIOL 3421 - Microbiology for Science Majors Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3021 - Microbiology for Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0
COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
JTCH 3361 - Perspectives on Science and Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MATH 2113 - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1

Spring

16 Total Semester Hours

BIOL 3481 - General Ecology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3081 - General Ecology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3440 - Animal (Including Human) Physiology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3040 - Animal (Including Human) Physiology Lab Credit(s): 0
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
Core Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits / Units: 3
JTCH 4351 - Research Methods Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

17 Total Semester hours

BIOL 3443 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3043 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4389 - Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4199 - Seminar in Biology Credit(s): 1
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
JTCH 4301 - Project Based Instruction Credit(s): 3

Spring

12 Total semester hours

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
JTCH 4901 - Apprentice Teaching Credit(s): 9

Biology, Botany, BS - Degree Map

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman year

Fall

16 Total Semester Hours

BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
MATH 2211 - Precalculus A Lecture Credits / Units: 2
MATH 2011 - Precalculus A Lab
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3

Spring

16 total Semester Hours

BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1107 - Biology for Science Majors II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
MATH 2212 - Precalculus B Lecture Credits / Units: 2
MATH 2012 Precalculus B Lab
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

14 total Semester Hours

BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2061 - Plant Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
CHEM 3331 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 3131 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
Core Communiucations from list Credits / Units: 3
MATH 2113 - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1

Spring

BIOL 2371 - Animal Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2071 - Animal Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1101 - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Junior Year

Fall

15 total Semester Hours

BIOL 3453 - Genetics Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3053 - Genetics Lab Credit(s): 0
Physiology: BIOL 3440 or 4465 Credits / Units: 4
Physiology lab - BIOL 3040 or 4065
MATH 1342 or 2314 Credits / Units: 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1102 - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Spring

15 total Semester Hours

BIOL 4367 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4067 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology Lab Credit(s): 0
Biology electives Credits / Units: 6
Literature, Philosophy or Western Civilization from list Credits / Units: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

15 total Semester Hours

Biology electives from list Credits / Units: 9
Core Fine arts from list Credits / Units: 3
BIOL 3360 - Mycology Credit(s): 3
Taxonomic requirement from list (which can include mycology above) Credits / Units: 3

Spring

13 total Semester Hours

BIOL 4199 - Seminar in Biology Credit(s): 1
Core Social/Behavioral Sciences, etc from list Credits / Units: 3
Additional Botany requirement from list Credits / Units: 3
Biology elective from list Credits / Units: 3
BIOL 4389 - Evolution Credit(s): 3

Biology, Cellular and Molecular, BS - Degree Map

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

16 total semester hours

BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
MATH 2211 Precalculus A Credits / Units: 2
MATH 2011 Precalculus A lab
ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3

Spring

16 total Semester Hours

BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1107 - Biology for Science Majors II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
MATH 2212 Precalculus B lecture Credits / Units: 2
MATH 2012 Precalculus B lab
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

14 total Semester Hours

CHEM 3331 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 3131 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
Core Communications from list Credits / Units: 3
BIOL 2361 or 2371 Credits / Units: 3
BIOL 2061 or 2071
MATH 2113 - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1

Spring

14 total Semester Hours

BIOL 3453 - Genetics Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3053 - Genetics Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3440 or 4465 Credits / Units: 4
BIOL 3040 or 4065
MATH 1342 or 2314 Credits / Units: 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3

Junior Year

Fall

16 total Semester Hours

Computer Science from list Credits / Units: 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
BIOL 3481 or 4367 Credits / Units: 3 or 4
BIOL 3081 or 4067
Biology elective Credits / Units: 3
PHYS 1101 - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Spring

16 total semester hours

BIOL 4351 - Cellular Biology Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
Core Literature, Philosophy or Western Civilization from list Credits / Units: 3
Biology Elective Credits / Units: 3
PHYS 1102 - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Senior Year

Fall

15 total Semester Hours

Core Fine Arts from list Credits / Units: 3
Comparative Bio from list Credits / Units: 3
Biology Electives Credits / Units: 6
BIOL 4352 - Molecular Biology Credit(s): 3

Spring

13 total semester hours

BIOL 4389 - Evolution Credit(s): 3
Core Psychology, Sociology, etc. from list Credits / Units: 3
Biology Electives Credits / Units: 6
BIOL 4199 - Seminar in Biology Credit(s): 1

Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary, BS - Degree Map

Freshman Year

Fall

16 total semester hours

BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
MATH 2211 Precalculus A lecture Credits / Units: 2
MATH 2011 Precalculus A lab
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3

Spring

16 total semester hours

BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1107 - Biology for Science Majors II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
MATH 2212 Precalculus B lecture Credits / Units: 2
MATH 2012 Precalculus B Lab
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

Fall

14 total semester hours

BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2061 - Plant Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
CHEM 3331 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 3131 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
Core Communications from list Credits / Units: 3
MATH 2113 - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1

Spring

16 total semester hours

BIOL 2371 - Animal Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2071 - Animal Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0
Computer Science from list Credits / Units: 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1101 - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Junior Year

Fall

15 total semester hours

BIOL 3453 - Genetics Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3053 - Genetics Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3440 or 4465 Credits / Units: 4
BIOL 3040 or 4065
MATH 1342 or 2314 Credits / Units: 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1101 - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Spring

15 total semester hours

BIOL 3481 - General Ecology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3081 - General Ecology Lab Credit(s): 0
Biology Electives Credits / Units: 6
Core Language, Philosophy and Culture Credits / Units: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

15 total Semester hours

Comparative Biology from list Credits / Units: 3
Core Fine Arts from list Credits / Units: 3
Bio Elective Credits / Units: 3
Bio Elective Credits / Units: 3
BIOL 4389 - Evolution Credit(s): 3

Spring

13 total semester hours

Taxanomic Requirement for Biology from list Credits / Units: 3
Core Social and Behavioral Science Credits / Units: 3
Biology Elective Credits / Units: 3
Biology Elective Credits / Units: 3
BIOL 4199 - Seminar in Biology Credit(s): 1