| COLLEGE
OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT
OF BIOLOGY
Don W. Killebrew, Chair
The Department
of Biology offers the Bachelor of Science in biology and teacher certification
in biology.
BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
OBJECTIVES
The curriculum in biology is balanced between the scientific preparation to enter such fields as medicine, biotechnology, environmental science, teaching and postgraduate work in biology and the liberal arts preparation of a well-educated citizen. The biology program offers the student an opportunity to gain an appreciation of the biological world, to develop an inquisitive nature, and to think scientifically.
The biology program is designed to accomplish the above objectives through contact with specific biological content, exposure to laboratory experiences, and encouragement of the creative process and independent research. The degree program is flexible so that an individual can best prepare for a specific career. Examples of careers include biology, biotechnology, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and medical technology.
HIGH SCHOOL
PREPARATION
Students desiring a major in biology are expected to have a strong high school background in science and mathematics as well as to have good writing skills. Calculus, biology, chemistry, and physics are disciplines the student should have studied in high school. Students who have not had these studies in high school may have additional prerequisite courses as part of their curriculum. Contact the chair of the Department of Biology for information and advisement.
OPTIONS:
The following options are available to a student interested in biology:
| A. |
B.S. in biology- 41 hours of biology (at least 33 upper division); Calculus, physics, general chemistry, biochemistry, and 3 hours of statistics or 4 hours of analytical chemistry.
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| B.
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Minor in biology- 20 hours of biology, 12 of which must be upper division (selections approved by advisor)
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| C. |
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies for teaching certifications or a standard academic major including prescribed education courses and specializations according to the Texas standard for public school curricula, in addition to prescribed academic foundations and courses in education
1. Early Childhood through 4th grade and General grades 4-8 Certification (20 hours): 8 hours of general biology, 8 hours of general chemistry, 4 upper-division hours of either biology or chemistry.
2. Science component of Mathematics/Science Certification 4-8 grades (32 hours): 8 hours general biology, 8 hours general chemistry, 16 upper-division hours of biology or chemistry; at least 4 hours biology and at least 4 hours chemistry.
3. Secondary Life Sciences Certification grades 8-12: completion of requirements for the B.S. in biology.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS IN BIOLOGY
Total Semester Credit Hours = 124
| A. |
University
Core Curriculum (47 hrs.) |
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| B. |
2.0
grade point average in all upper-division biology courses attempted |
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| C.
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Lower division preparation (may be part of University Core) CHEM 1311/1111 and 1312/1112; MATH 2413 and 2414; PHYS 2325/2125 and 2326/2126
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| D. |
BIOL
1306-1106 and 1307-1107 (may be part of University core) |
8 |
| H. |
Required
upper-division courses in biology
IOL 1306-1106 and 1307-1107 (may be part of University core)
BIOL
3345-3146 and 3147-3348
BIOL 3336-3137, 4331-4132, 4335-4136, or 4339-4140
BIOL 3332-3133
BIOL 3338 or 4304
BIOL 3343-3144
BIOL 4300-4101
BIOL 4114 and 4115
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8
8
4
3
4
4
2 |
| I. |
Additional
courses required for a B.S. in biology
CHEM 3342/3143 and 3344/3145
CHEM 4334-4135
CHEM 3310-3111 or MATH 1342
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8
4
3-4
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| J. |
Electives |
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TEACHER
CERTIFICATION
All students wishing to be certified to teach in Texas public schools must complete the Academic Foundations for Certification found in the College of Education and Psychology section of this catalog. Much of the course work required in the Academic Foundations for Certification also meets General Baccalaureate degree requirements in academic degree areas. The department requires a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all biology and geology courses, including a 2.0 at UT Tyler. Prospective teachers must achieve a grade of "C" or better in all courses leading to certification. For further information see an advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
CERTIFICATION
IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
Life Sciences Certification: completion of the requirements for the B.S. degree in biology.
Science
component of the Early Childhood - 4th grade and Science component of
General Certification grades 4 - 8.
BIOL
1306/1106: General Biology I
BIOL 1307/1107: General Biology II
CHEM 1311/1111: General Chemistry I
CHEM 1312/1112: General Chemistry II
Upper-division elective: (4 hours from below).
BIOL
3332/3133: Genetics
BIOL
3336/3137: Ecology
BIOL
3345/3146: Plant Morphology
BIOL
3147/3348: Plant Taxonomy
BIOL
4331/4132: Entomology
BIOL
4335/4136: Vertebrate Natural History
CHEM
3310/3111: Analytical Chemistry
CHEM
3342/3143: Organic Chemistry I
GEOL 3310: Physical Geology and Astroonomy
GEOL 3314: Oceanography and Meteorology
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4
4
4
4
4
4
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Science
component of the Mathematics/Science Certification grades 4-8
BIOL
1306/1106: General Biology I
BIOL 1307/1107: General Biology II
CHEM 1311/1111: General Chemistry I
CHEM 1312/1112: General Chemistry II
Upper-division biology or chemistry electives |
4
4
4
4
16 |
Upper-division
biology
BIOL
3332/3133: Genetics
BIOL
3336/3137: Ecology
BIOL
3345/3146: Plant Morphology
BIOL
3147/3348: Plant Taxonomy
BIOL
4331/4132: Entomology
BIOL
4335/4136: Vertebrate Natural History
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4-12 |
Upper-division
chemistry
CHEM
3310/3111: Analytical Chemistry
CHEM
3342/3143: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM
3344/3145: Organic Chemistry II
GEOL 3310: Physical Geology and Astronomy
GEOL 3314: Oceanography and Meteorology
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4-12 |
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LECTURE / LABORATORY COURSES
The department teaches lecture courses and related laboratory courses as units; they should be taken concurrently. If a student fails either course in such a lecture/laboratory combination, one course may be repeated without repeating the other. Students may not use as part of the degree requirements a biology lecture course without the corresponding laboratory course (if one is available for that course) or a laboratory course without the corresponding lecture course, unless otherwise stated in the course description.
Students must pay for any broken or damaged equipment or glassware in science labs.
PRE-MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES) See College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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