Biology
Program Learning Outcomes
1. The student will apply the scientific method to perform experiments and interpret data.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure, metabolism, genetics, physiology and molecular processes of cells.
3. Describe the theory of evolution through natural selection, and discuss how it impacts the study of biology.
4. Apply proper scientific terminology, and taxonomy and explain how classification schemes relate to phylogenies.
5. The student will describe microbial mechanisms of pathogenicity.
6. Describe the anatomy and physiology of tissues, organs, and organ systems.
7. Describe the fundamental principles of maintaining homeostasis in organisms.
8. The student will be able to describe the interactions among organisms as related to their ecosystem.
9. Explain the principles of chromosomal and allelic inheritance, apply them to predict outcomes of genetic crosses, identify inheritance patterns in genetic data and understand how mechanisms of gene expression contribute to genetic variation within populations.
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| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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| Field of Study - 18 credit hours 1 | ||
| BIOL 1406 | Biology for Science Majors I | 4 |
| BIOL 1407 | Biology for Science Majors II | 4 |
| BIOL 2401 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 2421 | Microbiology for Science Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 2423 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| 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 | ||
| Component Area Option | ||
| Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness (Recommended) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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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).
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Recommended Course Sequence
| 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 | |
Recommended: |
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| Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | ||
| 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 | |