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proficiency by completion of a computer course or by
completing the departmental technological proficiency exam
offered by the Kelley College of Business. Students pursuing
the B.S. degree must minor in one of the following fields:
biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, environmental
science, geology, mathematics, physics, or public health.
Other requirements for the B.S. degree are discussed in page
34 of this catalog.
Note
Students majoring in biology and pursuing either a B.S.
or B.A. degree must pass BIOL 1306, 1307, and 2334 with
grades of “C” or better before registering for advanced
courses in the biology curriculum. Exceptions to this rule will
be considered on a case-by-case basis by the student’s
advisor and the biology department head.
Bachelor of Arts in Medical and Biological Illustration
This interdisciplinary degree is a partnership between the
departments of Art and Biology and is designed to give
students training in advanced perceptual skills, technical
studio skills (traditional and digital media), visualization of
biological information, and working knowledge of biological
processes. The curriculum is intended to meet the
educational needs of students interested in entering the field
of medical or organismal illustration and/or building a portfolio
to apply to accredited masters programs in medical
illustration.
A
minor
in Biology for the B.A. or B.S. requires BIOL 1306,
1106, 1307, 1107, 2234, 3410, 3411, and 3 semester hours
of biology at the advanced level.
A
minor
in Public Health provides students with the skills
required to seek careers or pursue graduate studies in the five
core disciplines of public health at the community, state, and
national levels in the United States. This minor for the B.B.S.,
B.B.A., B.A., or B.S. requires PBHL 2301, PBHL 3310, BIOL
2405 or 3420, STAT 3312, SOCI 4360, ENVM 4320, and one
of the following: BIOL 2334, 3304, 3314, 4402, 4326, or
ENVM 3312.
Teacher Preparation Program:
Students seeking teacher certification in biology should
pursue a major in Life Sciences (Composite) offered by the
Irvin School of Education. Please refer to the Irvin School of
Education section of this catalog for Texas Preparation
requirements.
Courses in Biology (BIOL)
1106 General Biology I Laboratory
1107 General Biology II Laboratory
1301 Modern Concepts in Biology
1306 General Biology I
1307 General Biology II
1401 Life Science
2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
2101 Introduction to Physical Therapy
2102 Introduction to Physician Assistant Practice
2334 Introduction to Research Methods
2335 Computers in Science
2402 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
2403 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
2405 Public Health Microbiology
2410 Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
2420 Introduction to Cell Biology
3099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
3103 Forensic Science Laboratory
3303 Topics in Forensic Science
3304 Medical and Research Ethics
3307 Nutrition
3308 Medical Terminology
3314 Bioinformatics
3324 Cell Biology
3342 Mammalogy
3410 General Ecology
3411 Genetics
3416 Advanced Vertebrate Biology
3417 Advanced Human Physiology
3418 Advanced Human Anatomy
3420 General Microbiology
3421 Advanced Botany
3430 Conservation Biology
3453 Animal Behavior
4098 Individual Research
4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
4104 Seminar in Biology
4130 Molecular Biology Techniques
4140 General Entomology Laboratory
4326 Virology
4330 Molecular Biology
4340 General Entomology
4402 Immunology
4411 Natural History of the Southwest
4422 Tropical Ecology
4423 Human Histology
4455 Adaptation and Phylogeny