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LIB 112 Math Modelling or equivalent or concurrent enrollment is a prerequisite for all Biology course offerings.

BIOLOGY MAJOR -
34 credits in Biology (prerequisites are in parentheses)

A. Core area
Credits                                                                                       

4 Bio. 115 Principles of Bio. I - Genetics, Physiology, Develpmt, Cells
4 Bio. 116 Principles of Bio. II - Evolution, Ecology, & Biodiversity
3 Bio. 240 Plant Biology (116)
4 Bio. 250 Genetics (115)
3 Bio. 279 Experimental Design/Biostatistics (115&116)
4 Bio. 330 Evolutionary Ecology (115&116)
1 Bio 389  Junior Seminar (115&116) 
4 Bio. 410 Cell & Molecular Biology (115 &116)
1 Bio. 489 Senior Seminar

B. Physiology area
4 Bio. 420 Vertebrate Physiology(115&116)
or4 Bio. 430 Plant Physiology (115 &116)

C. One elective (3-4 credits) 
3 Bio. 220 Microbiology(115&116)
3 Bio. 230 Invertebrate Zoology (116)
3 Bio. 231 Vertebrate Zoology (116)
3 Bio. 232 Field Ornithology
3 Bio  242 Microbes (AH)
3 Bio. 255 Evolution
4 Bio  259  Issues in Environmental Biology (AH)
4 Bio  270  Human Exercsie: Measurement and Limits (AH)
3 Bio  272  Biology of Women (AH)
3 Bio  348  Immunology
3 Bio. 310 Animal Behavior
3 Bio  315 Bird Conservation in South Texas
2 Bio. 320 Subtropical Ecology
4 Bio. 365 Basic Human Anatomy (115)
4 Bio  375 Conservation Biology
4 Bio  395:Topics; Biology of Invasive Species

E. 23-24 credits in supporting courses:
12 credits CHEMISTRY
111 and 112 General Chemistry
and 233 Organic Chemistry
4 credits in PHYSICS
Phy. 110, 223 or above
4 credits in MATHEMATICS
Math 117 Precalculus or above
(Math 225 Calculus I is highly recommended)

 

BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH MAJOR
34 credits as for Biology Major plus Bio. 389 Junior Seminar (1 cr) and Bio. 400 Readings and Thesis (1 cr) or Bio. 401 Honors Readings and Thesis (1cr)


 


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