Four-Year Plan: Bachelor of Science in Biology with Life Science Secondary Teacher Certification
(Total Credit Hours: 120)
First Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 1306/1106 |
4 |
|
POLS 2305 |
3 |
| MATH 1314 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | 3 |
| GS 1181 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 1307/1107 |
4 |
|
POLS 2306 |
3 |
|
ENGL 1302 or 2311 |
3 |
|
MATH 1316, 2312, 2413, 2414, 3321 |
3-4 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| TOTAL | 16-17 |
Second Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 1411 | 4 |
| CHEM 1311/1111 | 4 |
| Chemistry, Geology, Physical Science or Physics (see program) | 3-4 |
| HIST 1301 | 3 |
| Elective | 1-3 |
| TOTAL | 15-18 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 1413 | 4 |
| CHEM 2353/2153 | 4 |
| COMM 1315 | 3 |
| EPSY 3303 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
Third Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology (advanced) | 4 |
| Biology (advanced) | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 |
| RDG 4320 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 3301 | 3 |
| BIOL 4181 | 1 |
|
Biology (advanced) |
4 |
|
ED 4321 |
3 |
|
EPSY 3314 |
3 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
Fourth Year
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 4451 | 4 |
| BIOL 4303 | 3 |
| BIOL 3403 | 4 |
| ED 4322 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
| Course |
Hours
|
|---|---|
| ED 4323 | 3 |
| ED 4973 | 9 |
| TOTAL | 12 |
Graduation Requirement for the Biology Major and Biology Major with Life-Science Certification
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Biology are required to complete a Major Field Test (MFT) in Biology in order to be eligible for graduation. The Testing Center administers the MFT by appointment throughout the year. A student is eligible to take the MFT upon completion of all required biology credits or during the semester immediately prior to graduation (August graduates must take the examination during the spring semester immediately prior to graduation). With written permission from the Chair of the Department of Biology, another national or state examination (i.e. MCAT, DAT, OAT, TExES) may be taken in place of the MFT; however, the student is responsible for examination costs. The exam score has no bearing on GPA, but will be part of the student’s record.