Biology, BS - General Studies Track
Students not in either the Pre-professional or Teacher Certification Plan may opt to complete a more flexible degree plan in General Studies. This plan is suitable for students interested in positions in business, industry, or government where a B.S. in Biology may be required or recommended. The General Studies plan must include 36 hours in Biology with a minimum of 24 upper-level credits.
General Education Requirements
Communication
History (U.S. History)
HIST 1301 | History Of The Us To 1877 | 3 |
HIST 1302 | History Of The Us Since 1877 | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture
Mathematics
Life Science Requirement
Political Science (U.S., State of Texas and Local Government)
Creative Arts
Social and Behavioral Science
Component Area
COMM 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Component Area Option
Total Credit Hours: 42
Major Requirements
(≥ 36 sch total, ≥ 24 sch upper level)
Lower Level
Upper Level
Support Requirements
Lower Level
Upper Level
Science and Mathematics Departmental Requirements
Lower Level
Upper Level
| Literature (upper level) | 3 |
NTSC 4311 | History and Philosophy of Science | 3 |
Minor
(≥ 18 sch total, ≥ 12 sch upper level)
(refer to Discipline specifications)
Accelerated Master's Pathway (AMP)
This program has an Accelerated Master's Pathway (AMP) option. AMP allows for highly qualified students in the UTPB undergraduate program noted above to be eligible for admissions to a master's level program. Students who successfully complete the AMP will be granded automatic admissions into the corresponding UTPB graduate program. For more information about the AMP program please contact the office of Graduate Studies or the AMP Coordinator for this major.