1. Department of
Biological Sciences

2. Diverse Faculty Dr. John Calahan – Plant Physiology
Dr. Victoria Chraibi - Limnology
Dr. Dustin Edwards – Virology/Cell Biology
Dr. Kristin Herrmann – Parasitology/Behavioral Ecology
Dr. Chris Higgins – Ecology
Dr. Jesse Meik – Herpetology
Dr. Allan Nelson – Botany
Dr. Russell Pfau – Molecular Genetics
Dr. Harold Rathburn – Biochemisty
Dr. Max Sanderford – Animal Physiology
Dr. Janice Speshock – Microbiology
Dr. Phil Sudman – Wildlife Biology

3. Wide Array of Courses for Majors
General Biology I & II
Cell Biology
Microbiology
Genetics
Genetic Techniques
Ecology
Virology
Pathogenic Microbiology
Histology
Vaccines
Comparative Anatomy
Biochemistry I & II
Molecular Biology
Ecology and Evolution
Plant Physiology
Plant Pathology
Plant Taxonomy
Intro. to Marine Biology
Invertebrate Zoology
Behavioral Ecology
Ichthyology
Herpetology
Mammalogy
Ornithology
Animal Physiology
Developmental Biology
Current Topics in Life Sci.
Limnology

4. We Offer 2 Degrees BS in Biology BS in Biomedical Sciences
Within each degree you can select from several support areas.
These support area selects courses needed for that area.

5. BS - Biomedical Sciences
BS - Biology
General
Aquatic Ecology
Botany
Environmental Biology
Molecular Biology
Teacher Certification (Life or Science)
Wildlife Biology
Zoology
General
Pre-Medical
Pre-Dental
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary
Pre-Pharmacy
BS - Biomedical Sciences

6. Biology - General (GENL) Degree Plan- 2018 Catalog
Hrs
Upper Level Hrs
Biol 1100,1406,1407 9
FYS, Biology for Science Majors I and II
Biol 2300, 3303, 3103 7
Cell Biology; Genetics; Genetic Techniques 4
Biol 3407, 3353
Microbiology; Ecology & Evolution
Biol 4398 3
Current Topics in the Life Sciences
Biol ELECTIVES 18
Upper level BIOL electives
TOTAL 44
CHEMISTRY
Chem 1411, 1412 8
General Chemistry I and II
Chem 2423
Organic Chemistry I 12
PHYSICS
Phys 1401, 1402 or
College Physics I and II or University Physics I and II
MATH
Math 1314, 1316 or 2413 6
College Algebra; Plane Trigonometry or Calculus I
Math 3450
Principles of Bio-Statistics 10
ENGLISH
Engl 1301, 1302
College Composition I and II
Engl 2XXX, Phil 1301, Hist 2321, or Hist 2322
Any Literature Course, Into. to Philosophy, or World Civilizations I or II
Engl 3309
Technical Writing
HISTORY
Hist 1301, 1302
History of the United States I and II
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCI
Psy 2301
General Psychology (or any of the other listed courses)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Govt 2305, 2306
Federal Government; Texas Government
ADDITIONAL COURSES
COMS 1311, 1315 or 2302
Speech communications course
ARTS CORE
Visual or performing arts course from ART, F A, MUSC, DRAM or THEA as listed in catalog
ADVANCED ELECTIVE
Any course 3000 or above
GENERAL ELECTIVES
General University Electives (any courses)
TOTAL HRS TO GRADUATE
120
TOTAL UPPER LEVEL HRS (45 REQUIRED) 45

7. Biomedical Sciences - General (GENL) Degree Plan- 2018 Catalog
BIOLOGY
Hrs
Upper Level Hrs
Biol 1100,1406,1407 9
FYS, Biology for Science Majors I and II
Biol 2300, 3303, 3103 7
Cell Biology; Genetics; Genetic Techniques 4
Biol 3407, 3406 8
Microbiology; Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Biol 3353, 4374 6
Ecology & Evolution; Biochemistry
Biol 4398, 4460, 4185
Current Topics; Animal Physiology; Seminar
Biol ELECTIVES
6-8
Select 2 courses from the following list: 3380, 3395,
3413, 3485, 4340, 4350, 4445, 4375 or 4378
TOTAL
44-46
CHEMISTRY
Chem 1411, 1412
General Chemistry I and II
Chem 2423
Organic Chemistry I 12
PHYSICS
Phys 1401, 1402 or
College Physics I and II or University Physics I and II
MATH
Math 1314, 1316 or 2413
College Algebra; Plane Trigonometry or Calculus I
Math 3450
Principles of Bio-Statistics 10
ENGLISH
Engl 1301, 1302
College Composition I and II
Engl 2XXX, Phil 1301, Hist 2321, or Hist 2322 3
Any Literature Course, Into. to Philosophy, or World Civilizations I or II
Engl 3309
Technical Writing
HISTORY
Hist 1301, 1302
History of the United States I and II
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCI
Psy 2301
General Psychology (or any of the other listed courses)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Govt 2305, 2306
Federal Government; Texas Government
ADDITIONAL COURSES
COMS 1311, 1315 or 2302
Speech communications course
ARTS CORE
Visual or performing arts course from ART, F A, MUSC, DRAM or THEA as listed in catalog
ADVANCED ELECTIVE
4-6
Any course 3000 or above
GENERAL ELECTIVES
10-12
General University Electives (any courses)
TOTAL HRS TO GRADUATE
120
TOTAL UPPER LEVEL HRS (45 REQUIRED) 45