Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Biology/Master of Arts in Teaching (with Teaching Certification)
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To earn an Accelerated BS/MAT in Biology, a student must complete all basic requirements for the BS degree with a major in Biology, as well as additional coursework at the graduate level. (See Graduate Catalog for details of graduate requirements, including eligibility and admission).
BS in Biology
Requirements for a Major in Biology, B.S.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thirty-five semester hours including the following: 1 | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Biology Core | ||
| BIO 1305 & BIO 1105 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
| or BIO 1405 | Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts I | |
| BIO 1306 & BIO 1106 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
| or BIO 1406 | Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts II | |
| BIO 2306 & BIO 2106 | Genetics and Genetics Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 4001 | Achievement Test | 0 |
| Select one concentration from the following: | 23 | |
| Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Integrative Biology | ||
| Subtotal | 35 | |
| Required Courses in Other Fields 2 | ||
| CHE 1301 & CHE 1101 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| CHE 1302 & CHE 1102 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
| CHE 3331 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 3332 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 3238 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| MTH 1321 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH 1322 | Calculus II | 3 |
| or STA 2381 | Introductory Statistical Methods | |
| Select one of the following sequences: | 8 | |
| General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I and General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences II | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences II | ||
| Total Hours | 65 | |
- 1
A grade of "C" or better in all biology courses used in the major and a GPA of 2.0 or higher on all BIO courses completed.
- 2
A grade of "C" or better in all courses required in other fields.
*This can also be accomplished by choosing the BS in Biology (Biology of Global Health) or BS in Biology (Science Education).