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1999-2001
College of Natural Sciences
and Mathematics
Academic Information
Natural sciences and mathematics majors are strongly encouraged to take Advanced Placement and/or Achievement Tests. College-level course work in several areas will be waived upon presentation of suitable scores. For further information, consult the department chair and refer to the Admission, Advising, Orientation, and Registration section of this catalog.
Declaration of Major
Many entering students have a well-defined career objective and major course of study. These students are advised to declare their major upon entering the college and to seek academic counsel from their major department.
Freshman students who are uncertain of their major may enroll as natural sciences and mathematics - unspecified majors. Academic advising for these students is provided by the Office of the Dean. Prior to enrollment in the college with sophomore standing, students must petition for a change of major to one of the college degree programs.
Expected Background of Entering Freshmen
It is expected that, in addition to the minimum requirements for admission to the university's undergraduate programs, each freshman entering the college will have completed in high school the following courses of study:
Subject Units Biology, chemistry, or physics 2 or more Mathematics - Algebra 2 - Geometry 1 - Trigonometry 1/2 Elementary Analysis or Analytical Geometry 1/2 English 4 Students who wish to enter the college without this background are advised to enroll as natural sciences and mathematics - unspecified majors and obtain academic advising and counseling from the Office of the Dean.
Students seeking a change of major into or within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics must have established a minimum 2.00 cumulative UH grade point average. Some departments may have additional requirements and students should refer to the department section of this catalog for further information.
The college offers both the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in all departments. Entry into any graduate program requires a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution and an adequate background in the subject to be studied.
Through reciprocal agreements, graduate students at certain components of the University of Texas System, Rice University, and Baylor College of Medicine may take courses for credit at the University of Houston. University of Houston graduate students may take courses for credit at any of these three institutions. Charges for registration and tuition are made by the parent institution.
For more information on graduate and professional programs and a listing of courses, refer to the Office of the Dean, the appropriate department, or the Graduate and Professional Studiescatalog.
The college offers preprofessional training for students planning to study dentistry, medicine, medical technology, nursing, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, and other health professions. Students are expected to acquaint themselves with the specific requirements of the professional schools they wish to enter. Health professions advisors in the Academic Advising Center, 320 Student Service Center, and department academic advisors are available to help students obtain the greatest possible benefit from preprofessional training.
Files Archived: October, 2001
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