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Bachelor of Science-Biology
Biology is the science that seeks to understand life on every level, from a strong molecular foundation up through genes, cells, tissues, organisms and beyond, to the way organisms interact in an ecosystem. We study the living world - how it changes through the process of evolution, and how living things respond to the changing climate.
The Bachelor of Science in Biology degree offers minors in chemistry, environmental sciences, and pre-health sciences programs. A minor in Biology is also offered to non-Biology majors.
A&M-Texarkana Biology graduates can pursue advanced studies in biology, medicine, law, journalism, and business, while others may go on to hold positions in environmental science, instructional positions, industrial or governmental research labs, biochemistry, food science, or pharmaceuticals.
Degree Requirements
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1306 & BIOL 1106 | Biology for Science Majors I and Biology for Science Majors I Lab 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 1307 & BIOL 1107 | Biology for Science Majors II and Biology for Science Majors II Lab 1 | 4 |
| Additional Courses in Major: | ||
| PHYS 1301 & PHYS 1101 | College Physics I and College Physics I Lab 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 1302 & PHYS 1102 | College Physics II and College Physics II Lab 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 466 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 481 | Seminar in Biology | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Select 30 semester credit hours of Upper Division (300 & 400 level) Approved Biology Courses | 30 | |
| Minor | ||
| Minimum 18sch from minors listed in Catalog | 18 | |
| Lower Division / Upper Division Electives as needed to reach minimum degree requirements | ||
| Other Requirements | ||
| CHEM 1311 & CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I (Lab) 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 1312 & CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II (Lab) 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 2423 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
NOTE: CHEM 2323 and CHEM 2123 combined are equivalent transfer courses for CHEM 2423 | ||
| CHEM 2425 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
NOTE: CHEM 2325 and CHEM 2125 combined are equivalent transfer courses for CHEM 2425 | ||
| Electives (as needed to meet minimum degree requirements including 54 semester credit hours of upper division) | ||
| Minimum Hours for Degree | 120 | |
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Satisfies Core Curriculum (General Education) Requirements
Note: A minimum of 54 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
Bachelor of Science- Biology
First Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| BIOL 1306 | Biology for Science Majors I Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| BIOL 1106 | Biology for Science Majors I Lab Satisfies Core Curriculum | 1 |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I satisfies core curriculum | 3 |
| Creative Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| IS 1100 | University Foundations mandatory for FTIC students only/not required for transfer students | 1 |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II Requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing & Communication | |
| BIOL 1307 | Biology for Science Majors II Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| BIOL 1107 | Biology for Science Majors II Lab Satisfies Core Curriculum | 1 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or COMM 1307 | Introduction to Mass Communication | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total First Year Semester Credit Hours | 27 | |
Second Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I (Lab) | 1 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PSCI 2305 | U.S. Government and Politics | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Elective (300-400 level) | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 1312 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry II (Lab) | 1 |
| PSCI 2306 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| Upper Division Biology Elective (300-400 level) | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Elective (300-400 level) | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Elective (300-400 level) | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Second Year Semester Credit Hours | 32 | |
Third Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 2423 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Elective (300-400 level) | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Elective (300-400 level) | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 2425 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Elective (300-400 level) | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Elective (300-400 level) | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Third Year Semester Credit Hours | 32 | |
Fourth Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| PHYS 1301 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1101 | College Physics I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 466 | Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Upper Division Biology Elective (300-400 level) | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| PHYS 1302 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1102 | College Physics II Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 481 | Seminar in Biology | 3 |
| Upper Division Biology Elective (300-400 level) | 3 | |
| Minor Required Course Minimum 18 semester credit hours from minor listed in catalog | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Fourth Year Semester Credit Hours | 30 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours Required for Degree | 120 | |
Note: A minimum of 54 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
