Biology
Program Learning Outcomes
- The graduate will apply the scientific method to perform experiments and interpret data.
- The graduate will demonstrate knowledge of the structure, metabolism, genetics, physiology and molecular processes of cells.
- The graduate will describe the theory of evolution through natural selection and discuss how it impacts the study of biology.
- The graduate will apply proper scientific terminology and taxonomy and explain how classification schemes relate to phylogenies.
- The graduate will describe microbial mechanisms of pathogenicity.
- The graduate will describe the anatomy and physiology of tissues, organs, and organ systems.
- The graduate will describe the fundamental principles of maintaining homeostasis in organisms.
- The graduate will be able to describe the interactions among organisms in their ecosystem.
- The graduate will be able to explain the principles of genetic inheritance, apply them to predict outcomes of genetic crosses, and identify inheritance patterns in genetic data.
TSI Liable
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Field of Study - 18 credit hours 1 | 18 | |
| General Biology Track | ||
| Biology for Science Majors I | ||
| Biology for Science Majors II | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Microbiology for Science Majors | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Nursing and Health Professions Track - 20 Credits | ||
| Biology for Science Majors I | ||
| Biology for Science Majors II | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Microbiology for Non-Science Majors | ||
or BIOL 2421 | Microbiology for Science Majors | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| STC Core Curriculum - 42 credit hours | ||
| Complete 42 credit hours of required Core Curriculum including the following: | 42 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Pre-Calculus Math | ||
| Calculus I (Recommended) | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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General Biology: For BIOL 2421 and CHEM 2423, 3 hours are scheduled for field of study and 1 hour is scheduled to meet the general core education requirements (Component Area Option).
TSI Liable
Recommended Course Sequence - General Track
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Creative Arts Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Mathematics Elective - Core Curriculum | 4 | |
Select one of the following: |
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| College Algebra | ||
| Pre-Calculus Math | ||
| Calculus I (Recommended) | ||
| BIOL 1406 | Biology for Science Majors I | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II - Rhetoric | 3 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| BIOL 1407 | Biology for Science Majors II | 4 |
| HIST 1301 |
United States History I or Mexican-American History I or African American History I |
3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| HIST 1302 |
United States History II or Mexican-American History II or African American History II |
3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| BIOL 2401 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
Required: |
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| General Psychology or Introductory Sociology |
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| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| CHEM 2423 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| BIOL 2421 | Microbiology for Science Majors | 4 |
| Component Area Option - Core Curriculum | 1-4 | |
| Credit Hours | 12-15 | |
| Summer | ||
| Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
Required: |
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| Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to Ethics |
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| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-63 | |
TSI Liable
Recommended Course Sequence - Nursing and Health Professions Track
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Creative Arts Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Mathematics Elective - Core Curriculum | 4 | |
Select one of the following: |
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| College Algebra | ||
| Pre-Calculus Math | ||
| Calculus I (Recommended) | ||
| BIOL 1406 | Biology for Science Majors I | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II - Rhetoric | 3 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| BIOL 1407 | Biology for Science Majors II | 4 |
| HIST 1301 |
United States History I or Mexican-American History I or African American History I |
3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| HIST 1302 |
United States History II or Mexican-American History II or African American History II |
3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| BIOL 2401 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
Required: |
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| General Psychology or Introductory Sociology |
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| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| BIOL 2402 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
Required: |
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| Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to Ethics |
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| Component Area Option - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| BIOL 2420 or BIOL 2421 |
Microbiology for Non-Science Majors or Microbiology for Science Majors |
4 |
| Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 62 | |