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Biology, BS - Molecular Biology Track

In addition to the existing Preprofessional, General Studies, and the several Teaching Certification degree programs for the B.S. degree with a major in Biology that require a separate minor, students majoring in Biology have the option of choosing one of two optional tracks that are an expanded major but do not require a minor.

The major in Biology with the track in Molecular Biology is well suited for students who wish to enter any of the health professional fields such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary, and pharmacy; pursue academic studies at the graduate level in related molecular biological fields; or gain employment in biotechnology areas after obtaining their baccalaureate degree. The track in Molecular Biology may be especially attractive to pre-medical students considering the increased emphasis in cellular and molecular biology on the new MCAT. The track in Molecular Biology consists of a minimum of 46 hours with at least 38 hours taken at the upper level. A minor is not required.

Total hours for B.S. degree with Major in Biology, Molecular Biology track is 120 hours total with 48 hours taken at the upper level.

General Education Requirements

Communication

ENGL 1301Composition I

3
ENGL 1302Composition II

3
Total Credit Hours:6

History (U.S. History)

HIST 1301History Of The Us To 1877

3
HIST 1302History Of The Us Since 1877

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Language, Philosophy and Culture

COMM 1301Introduction to the Study of Communication

3
ENGL 2322British Literature To 1800

3
ENGL 2323British Literature Since 1800

3
ENGL 2327American Literature To 1865

3
ENGL 2328American Literature Since 1865

3
PHIL 2300Introduction to Philosophy

3
SPAN 2311Intermediate Spanish I

3
SPAN 2312Intermediate Spanish II

3
SPAN 2320Introduction to Latin American Studies

3
UNIV 1301Honors Freshman Seminar I

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Mathematics

MATH 2413Calculus I

4
Total Credit Hours:4

Life Science Requirement

BIOL 1306General Biology I

3
BIOL 1307General Biology II

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Political Science (U.S., State of Texas and Local Government)

PLSC 2305American National Politics

3
PLSC 2306State And Local Politics

3
UNIV 2301Honors Sophomore Seminar I

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Creative Arts

ARTS 1301Art Appreciation

3
ARTS 1303Art History Survey I

3
ARTS 1304Art History Survey II

3
DRAM 1310Introduction To Theatre Arts

3
MUSI 1301Jazz, Pop, and Rock

3
MUSI 1306Music Appreciation

3
UNIV 1302Honors Freshman Seminar II

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Social and Behavioral Science

ECON 2301Principles Of Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2302Principles Of Microeconomics

3
LEAD 1301Introduction to Leadership Studies

3
PSYC 1301Introduction To Psychology

3
SOCI 1301Introduction to Sociology

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Component Area

COMM 1315Introduction to Public Speaking

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Component Area Option

BIOL 1106General Biology I Lab

1
BIOL 1107General Biology II Lab

1
Total Credit Hours:2

Total Credit Hours: 42

Major Requirements

(≥ 33 sch total, ≥ 25 sch upper level Core Biology courses)

Lower Level

BIOL 1306General Biology I

3
BIOL 1106General Biology I Lab

1
BIOL 1307General Biology II

3
BIOL 1107General Biology II Lab

1

Upper Level

BIOL 3300Microbiology

3
BIOL 3101Microbiology Laboratory

1
 
Or
 
BIOL 3324Cell Biology

3
BIOL 3125Cell Biology Laboratory

1
 
BIOL 3310Invertebrate Zoology

3
BIOL 3111Invertebrate Zoology Lab

1
 
Or
 
BIOL 3312Vertebrate Zoology

3
BIOL 3113Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory

1
 
BIOL 4320Cell Biochemistry

3
BIOL 4340Genetics

3
BIOL 4141Laboratory In Genetics

1
BIOL 4342Evolution

3
BIOL 4352Principles of Physiology

3
BIOL 4153Principles of Physiology Laboratory

1
Biology elective (upper level)

≥3

Biology elective (upper level): BIOL 3xxx or 4xxx.

Track Requirements

Upper Level

Microbiology or Cell Biology
BIOL 4322Molecular Biology

3

Microbiology or Cell Biology: Whichever not taken above.

Choose any two:

BIOL 4303Principles Of Nutrition

3
BIOL 4323Immunology

3
BIOL 4362Histology

3

Total Credit Hours: 13-14

Support Requirements

(28 sch total, 8 sch upper level)

Lower Level

MATH 2413Calculus I

4
MATH 2414Calculus II

4
CHEM 1311General Chemistry I

3
CHEM 1111General Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 1312General Chemistry II

3
CHEM 1112General Chemistry II Lab

1
PHYS 2325University Physics I

3
PHYS 2125University Physics I Laboratory

1
PHYS 2326University Physics II

3
PHYS 2126University Physics II Laboratory

1

Upper Level

CHEM 3311Organic Chemistry I

3
CHEM 3113Experimental Organic Lab I

1
CHEM 3312Organic Chemistry II

3
CHEM 3114Experimental Organic Lab II

1

Science and Mathematics Departmental Requirements

(12 sch total, 9 sch upper level)

Lower Level

COSC 1335Computers And Problem Solving

3

Upper Level

Literature (upper level)

3
NTSC 4311History and Philosophy of Science

3
Upper level elective or MATH Statistics

3

Transfer, Elective or Other Hours Not Listed Above

Minimum 4 sch to complete bachelor's degree