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2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology, BS


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Biology is a scientific study of the living world that leads to careers in education, health, environmental science, forensic biology, scientific journalism, and research.  Studies in biology give us a way to understand nature and the interconnectedness of all living things.  This field is important to everyday life because it allows us to better understand ourselves, our natural resources, and the potential threats that would alter, damage, or destroy our environment. The UNT Dallas Bachelor of Science in Biology is a professional, science-based degree that prepares students to enter professional training in the health field and may lead to a career in the health professions (pharmacy, dentistry, physician assistant, veterinary, and medical sciences).

Degree Requirements

Core Curriculum - 42 Hours

Core Requirements

Course Recommended

Hours

Communication 1 *Grade of C or better required

ENGL 1313 - College Writing I

3

Communication 2 *Grade of C or better required

TECM 2700 - Technical Writing (Fulfilled by major req.)

3

Mathematics

MATH 1100 - College Algebra (Fulfilled by major req.)

3

Life & Physical Sciences 1

Choose from: BIOL 1710 or CHEM 1410 (Fulfilled by major req.)

3

Life & Physical Sciences 2

Choose from: BIOL 1720 or CHEM 1420 (Fulfilled by major req.)

3

Language, Philosophy, & Culture

Any approved course in Foundational Area

3

Creative Arts

ART 1300D - Art Appreciation

3

American History 1

HIST 2610D - US History to 1865

3

American History 2

HIST 2620D - US History 1865 to Present

3

Government & Political Science 1

PSCI 1040D - American Government: Laws and Institutions

3

Government & Political Science 2

PSCI 1050D - American Government: Process and Policies

3

Social & Behavioral Science

Any approved course in Foundational Area

3

Component Area 1

Any approved course in Foundational Area

3

Component Area 2

Any approved course in Foundational Area

3

 

Major Curriculum Requirements - 67 hours

*Must maintain a Major GPA of 2.0 or better

Biology Core

Hours

BIOL 1710/1730 - General Biology I Lecture and Lab

3/1

BIOL 1720/1740 - General Biology II Lecture and Lab

*Prerequisite BIOL 1710/1730

3/1

BIOL 2301/2311 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture and Lab

3/1

BIOL 2041/2042 - Microbiology Lecture and Lab

*Prerequisite BIOL 1710/1730 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1720/1740 (may be taken concurrently)

3/1

BIOL 3451 - Genetics

*Prerequisite 8 hours Biology, and CHEM 2370/3210 (may be taken concurrently)

3

BIOL 3510 - Cell Biology

*Prerequisite BIOL 1710/1730 and BIOL 1720/1740, not 4 hours of organic chemistry​

3

BIOL 4260 - Evolution

*Prerequisite BIOL 3451

3

Biology Electives

 

BIOL 3XXX or 4XXX

*Prerequisite(s) may exist; please see catalog

3

BIOL 3XXX or 4XXX

*Prerequisite(s) may exist; please see catalog

3

BIOL 3XXX or 4XXX

*Prerequisite(s) may exist; please see catalog

3

BIOL 3XXX or 4XXX

*Prerequisite(s) may exist; please see catalog

3

Additional Requirements

 

CHEM 1410/1430 - General Chemistry I Lecture and Lab

*Prerequisite MATH 1100

3/1

CHEM 1420/1440 - General Chemistry II Lecture and Lab

*Prerequisite CHEM 1410

3/1

CHEM 2370/3210 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture and Lab

*Prerequisite CHEM 1420

3/1

CHEM 2380/3220 - Organic Chemistry II Lecture and Lab

*Prerequisite CHEM 2370

3/1

PHYS 1410/1430 - Physics I Lecture and Lab

3/1

PHYS 1420/1440 - Physics II Lecture and Lab

*Prerequisite PHYS 1410

3/1

MATH 1680 - Statistics

3

MATH 1710 - Calculus

*Prerequisite MATH 1650 or MATH 1600

4

Electives/Minor/Certificate Requirements

*Please note neither a Minor nor Certificate are required - but are strongly recommended

Course

Hours

Minor, Certificate or General Elective 3XXXD or 4XXXD

*Prerequisite(s) may exist; please see catalog

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective 3XXXD or 4XXXD

*Prerequisite(s) may exist; please see catalog

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective 3XXXD or 4XXXD

*Prerequisite(s) may exist; please see catalog

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective 3XXXD or 4XXXD

*Prerequisite(s) may exist; please see catalog

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective 3XXXD or 4XXXD

*Prerequisite(s) may exist; please see catalog

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective 3XXXD or 4XXXD

*Prerequisite(s) may exist; please see catalog

3

Minor, Certificate or General Elective 3XXXD or 4XXXD

*Prerequisite(s) may exist; please see catalog

3

UNT Dallas Degree Requirements:

Requirement

120 hours (minimum) required for degree completion

Residency Requirement - At least 30 hours must be completed at UNT Dallas

42 Advanced Hours (3XXX or 4XXX) - 24 advanced hours must be completed at UNT Dallas

UNT GPA 2.0 or higher required

Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher required

Biology GPA 2.0 or higher required

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