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This document contains
Bachelor of Science in Biology Suggested Program
See also Basic Degree Information.

Chair: Dr. Arnold Eskin

Students who choose to major in biology must meet the following requirements in addition to the special requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree:

Requirements	Hours
Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences
BCHS 3304	3
Chemistry
CHEM 1111, 1112, 1331, 1332, 3221 and 3331	13
(Completion of CHEM 3222 and 3332 and either CHEM 4373 or 4370 will complete a minor in chemistry to meet the NSM Capstone requirement.)
Mathematics
MATH 1431 and 1432, and one of the following: BIOL 3407, MATH 2433 or 3338	11 or 12
Physics
PHYS 1101, 1102, 1301, and 1302, or 1321, 1112, 1322, 2113	8
Biology
Thirty-six hours (at least 25 advanced) which must include:
BIOL 1431 and 1432 or exemption by examination.
BIOL 3301, BIOL 3306, 4374, and the following laboratories: BIOL 3201 and one of BIOL 4206, 4272, or BCHS 3201. BIOL 3201 must be completed before enrollment in the second laboratory.
Twelve hours of biology electives, at least nine of which must be advanced.
Up to six hours of biochemical and biophysical sciences courses (including BCHS 3304) may be applied toward the biology major requirements.
Total	36

Bachelor of Science in Biology Suggested Program

First Year

Fall Semester	Hours
ENGL 1303. Freshman Composition I1	3
CHEM 1331 and 1111. Fundamentals of Chemistry and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory	4
MATH 1330. Elementary Functions2	3
BIOL 1431. Introduction to Biological Science	4
Total	14

Spring Semester	Hours
ENGL 1304. Freshman Composition II 1	3
CHEM 1332 and 1112. Fundamentals of Chemistry and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory	4
MATH 1431. Calculus I	4
BIOL 1432. Introduction to Biological Science	4
Total	15

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Second Year

Fall Semester	Hours
CHEM 3331 and 3221. Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry and Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory	5
BIOL 3301, BIOL 3201. Genetics and Genetics Laboratory	5
MATH 1432. Calculus II	4
Total	14

Spring Semester	Hours
Electives (e.g., CHEM 3222 and 3332. Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry and Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory)	5
BCHS 3304. General Biochemistry I	3
BIOL 3407, MATH 2433, or MATH 3338	3-4
BIOL 3306. Evolutionary Biology	3
Total	14-15

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Third Year

Fall Semester	Hours
HIST 1376 or 1377. The United States to 1877 or equivalent	3
POLS 1336. U.S. and Texas Constitutions and Politics or equivalent	3
PHYS 1301 and 1101. Introductory General Physics and General Physics Laboratory I	4
BIOL 4206 or 4297 or BCHS 3201	2
BIOL 4374. Cell Biology	3
Total	15

Spring Semester	Hours
HIST 1378 or 1379. The United States since 1877 or equivalent	3
POLS 1337. U.S. Government: Congress, President and Courts or equivalent	3
PHYS 1302 and 1102. Introductory General Physics and General Physics Laboratory II	4
Biology Electives	4
Social Sciences Core Course	3
Total	17

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Fourth Year

Fall Semester	Hours
Biology Electives	4
Electives	4
Humanities Core Course	3
NSM Capstone Course	3
Social Sciences Writing Intensive Core Course	3
Total	17

Spring Semester	Hours
Biology Electives	4
NSM Capstone Course	3
Visual/Performing Arts Core Course	3
Electives	5-6
Total	15-16

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All students are responsible for the completion of 36 advanced semester hours required for a University of Houston degree.

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