Biology Majors Information Session. Biology Advising Center NHB 2.606

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Biology Majors Information Session

Biology Advising Center

NHB 2.606

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Biology Advising Center Resources

• See course descriptions for any of the degree options

• Find degree checklists for any of the options

• Links to the other sites of interest to Biology majors

• Review syllabi for frequently offered courses

• Run an Interactive Degree

Audit. Run audits for any option to compare

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Careers in Biological Sciences

Aquaculture Aquariums Bioethics Bioinformatics Biotech Industries Blood Banks

Centers for Disease Control Clinical Microbiologist Conservation Biologist Conservation Botanist Cytogenetics Drug Industries Environmental Agencies Environmental Analyst Environmental Law Epidemiologist Ethno-biology Field Biologist Food/Agriculture Forensics/Crime Labs Genetic Counseling Graduate Studies Hospital Laboratories Law/Public Policy Marine Biotechnology MD/PhD

Natural Resource Manager Neurologist

Peace Corps

Pharmaceutical Sales

Private Research Laboratories Public Health

Research Scientist Biology Teacher Scientific Writing

Texas Department of Health Wildlife Biologist

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Career Planning

Natural Sciences

Career

Health

Professions

Office

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Biology Degree Paths

Bachelor of Arts &

Bachelor of Science and Arts

• One option

• Well-rounded

Bachelor of Science

• Ten options

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Typical 1st Semester

Courses for All Options

• Calculus: M 408C or 408N

• Chemistry: CH 301

• Biology: BIO 311C

• Biology: BIO 206L (if

needed)

• Fine Arts, Social Science or

UGS course

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Biology Degree Paths

Bachelor of Arts

• 4th semester foreign language proficiency

• 6 hours each social science and fine arts

• One semester of calculus

• More elective hours

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BA Biology

Your career options could include:

Pharmaceutical Sales

Scientific Writing

Environmental Law

Bioinformatics

Bioethics

Ethno-biology

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Biology Degree Paths

Bachelor of Science

• 2nd semester foreign language proficiency or

foreign culture courses

• Physics and chemistry required

• Two semesters of calculus

• Fewer electives

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BS Biology

Degree options :

• I: Ecology, Evolution & Behavior

• II: Human Biology

• III: Marine & Freshwater Biology

• IV: Microbiology

• V: Cell & Molecular Biology

• VI: Neurobiology

• VII: Plant Biology

• VIII: Teaching

• IX: Biology Honors

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BS Biology

Option I: Ecology, Evolution and Behavior

• Focused course work on animal, plant and ecological studies, evolution and adaptation, and field experiences

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BS Biology

Option I: Ecology, Evolution and Behavior

Careers include:

Wildlife Biologist

Natural Resource Manager

Field Biologist

Environmental Analyst

Conservation Biologist

Graduate studies

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BS Biology

Option II: Human Biology

• Interdisciplinary approach to the study of biological sciences

• Relationship between biology and society

• Includes course work from: Anthropology, Geography, Sociology

• 37 hours in the major after Genetics

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BS Biology

Option II: Human Biology

• 18 hours common core biology

• 15 hours concentration (must choose one)

Cell, molecular and developmental Social aspects of health and disease Genetics and biotechnology Problems in developing countries Pathogenesis and immunity Human impact on the environment

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BS Biology

Option II: Human Biology

Careers include:

Public Health Genetic Counseling Bioinformatics Biotech Industries Law/Public Policy

World Health Organizations Peace Corps

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BS Biology

Option III: Marine & Freshwater Biology

• Focused course work on

oceanography, marine ecosystems,

aquatic plants, insects and fishes

• Summer field study at the Marine

Science Institute in Post Aransas, TX

• 29 hours of BIO after Genetics

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BS Biology

Option III: Marine & Freshwater Biology

Careers include:

Marine Biotechnology Graduate Studies Research Scientist Environmental Agencies Aquariums Aquaculture

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BS Biology

Option IV: Microbiology

• Focused course work in microbe/host

interactions, virus replication, immune

system responses, bacteria and fungi

• Strong emphasis on lab work

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BS Biology

Option IV: Microbiology

Careers include:

Epidemiologist Research Scientist Biotech Industries Clinical Microbiologist

Texas Department of Health Centers for Disease Control Graduate Studies

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BS Biology

Option V: Cell & Molecular Biology

• Other requirements include calculus-based physics and 6 hours of upper division chemistry

• Focused course work in cell structure and function, DNA and RNA, and cell development & evolution

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BS Biology

Option V: Cell & Molecular Biology

Careers include:

Research scientist Biotech industries Graduate studies

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BS Biology

Option VI: Neurobiology

• Interdisciplinary preparation in neuroscience with options for courses in chemistry, computer sciences and psychology • Focused course work in cell and molecular systems,

neurotransmitters, brain and nervous system disorders, and biochemistry

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BS Biology

Option VI: Neurobiology

Careers include:

Neurologist Research Scientist MD/PhD Biotech Industries Graduate Studies

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BS Biology

Option VII: Plant Biology

• Course work covers all aspects of plant biology - physiology, ecology, molecular biology and genomics

• Choose 11 hours from other disciplines within Natural Sciences

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BS Biology

Option VII: Plant Biology

Careers include: Graduate Studies Research Scientist Drug Industries Food/Agriculture Conservation Botanist

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BS Biology

Option VIII: Teaching

• Complete teaching certification and a science degree for middle or high school in four years

• Get experience in a classroom setting right away

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BS Biology

Option X: Computational Biology

• Investigate complex systems using mathematical, statistical and

computer-based techniques

• Provides essential foundation in mathematics, computer science, and statistics

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BS

Biology

Careers include:

Biotechnology Industries

Research Scientist

Graduate Studies

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BS Biology

• Bachelor of Science

• 2nd semester foreign language proficiency

or foreign culture courses

• Physics and chemistry required

• Two semesters of calculus

• Fewer electives

• Minimum 126 total hours

Biology Degree Paths

Bachelor of Science and Arts

• 48 hours of science and math

• 12 hours of cross- disciplinary work

• 15-18 hours of a minor or certificate

BSA Options in:

Biology, Biochemistry,

and Neuroscience

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Other Degrees

• Medical Laboratory Science (BS)

• Public Health (BS)

• Environmental Science, Biological

Sciences Track (BS)

• Biochemistry (BA, BS and BSA options)

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BS

in

Medical Laboratory Science

• Specialized degree

• Perform laboratory procedures that

diagnose and treat disease

• 100 total hours of course work required

(23 hours of BIO after Genetics)

• Completed in a 12-16 month accredited

program of clinical education

For more go to:

Medical Laboratory Science major

information

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BS

in Public Health

• 19 hours of foundational courses

• 18 hours of public health core

courses

• 9 hours from one of 6 different

concentration areas

For more go to:

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BS

in Environmental Science

• Environmental Science (EVS),

Biological Sciences track

• 18 hours of Biology after the

completion of BIO325

For more information go to:

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BS

in Biochemistry

• 9 hours of Biology after the

completion of BIO325

• 12 hours of Biochemistry + 21 hours

of Chemistry

For more go to:

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BS

in Neuroscience

• Full

Calculus

sequence, Calculus

based Physics

• Neuroscience coursework and

research in a Neuroscience related

field

For more go to:

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