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Jun 15, 2024
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2023-24 Undergraduate Bulletin
Biology, BS
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University Core Curriculum Requirements
C. Life and Physical Science
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture
G. Government/Political Science
H. Social and Behavioral Science
Computer Science
One course from: Core Labs
Three hours from: For Non-Teaching Concentrations
Required Additional Sciences
Additional Mathematics
Three to four hours from: Additional Sciences
Three or four hours from: For Biology Teacher Certification Concentration
Additional Sciences
Three to four hours from: 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. Aquatic Biology (Freshwater and Marine) Concentration
Aquatic Plant Biology
Four hours from: Physiology
Four hours from: Aquatic Science
10-12 hours from: Advanced Survey Biology
Six to eight hours from: Advanced Biology Electives
Complete 5-10 hours of BIOL upper-level electives. Up to two upper-level courses outside the major may be selected in consultation with an advisor. This section is not required if a student chooses to declare a minor. Cellular and Molecular Concentration
Form/Function
Three hours from: Physiology
Four hours from: Organismal
Three to four hours from: Cellular and Molecular
Complete the following: Ecology
Three to four hours from: Advanced Biology Electives
Complete 20-23 hours of BIOL upper-level electives. Up to two upper-level courses outside the major may be selected in consultation with an advisor. This section is not required if a student chooses to declare a minor. Conservation, Ecology and Evolution Concentration
Cell/Molecular Biology
Three hours from: Physiology
Four hours from: Advanced Ecology/Evolution
Three to six hours from: Advanced Form/Function
Three to four hours from: Advanced Biology Electives
Complete 12-17 hours of upper-level BIOL electives. Up to two upper-level courses outside the major may be selected in consultation with an advisor. This section is not required if a student chooses to declare a minor. Biology Teacher Certification Concentration
Student Teaching
Nine hours of: 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. 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 HOP policy 02-214.
Texas Success Initiative Program
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information bulletin page.
Degree Map for Aquatic Biology Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree. Fall
- BIOL 4389 - Evolution Credit(s): 3
- Aquatic Science Credit(s): 4
- Advanced Survey Biology Credit(s): 6-8
- E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
Spring
- BIOL 4199 - Seminar in Biology Credit(s): 1
- H. Social and Behavioral Science Credit(s): 3
- Advanced BIOL electives Credit(s): 6-8
- Aquatic Plant Biology Credit(s): 4
Degree Map for Cellular and Molecular Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree. Degree Map for Conservation, Ecology and Evolutionary Concentration
Fall
- E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
- Advanced Ecology/Evolution Credit(s): 3-6
- Advanced BIOL electives Credit(s): 6-8
- BIOL 4389 - Evolution Credit(s): 3
Spring
- H. Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
- Cell/Molecular Biology Credit(s): 3
- Advanced Form/Function Credit(s): 3-4
- Advanced BIOL electives Credit(s): 3-4
- BIOL 4199 - Seminar in Biology Credit(s): 1
Degree Map for Biology Teacher Certification Concentration
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