Biological Sciences Major (effective Fall 2014)
The Biological Sciences major consists of a set of core courses paired with one of three possible concentration Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), and Microbiology. In addition, students must complete the general education and college requirements to earn a Bachelor of Science degree.
University and College of Arts & Sciences requirements are explained in the UT Undergraduate catalog. College requirements are further detailed in the Curriculum Guide & Handbook. An interactive version of the current Curriculum Guide & Handbook can be found here.
Each Biological Sciences major must earn a minimum grade of C in each of the following core courses:
BIOL 150 – Organismal and Ecological Biology
BIOL 160 – Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIOL 159 – Skills of Biological Investigation
CHEM 120 & 130 – General Chemistry I & II
PHYS 221 – Elements of Physics
One of the following sequences:
- MATH 141 & 142 – Calculus I & II
- MATH 151 & 152 – Mathematics for the Life Sciences I & II
Additionally, majors need to complete two 200-level biology courses depending on your concentration.
| For BCMB: | BIOL 240 – General Genetics |
| Select one: BIOL 220 (General Microbiology), BIOL 260 (Ecology), or BIOL 280 (Evolution) | |
| For EEB: | BIOL 260 and 269 – Ecology and Ecology Field-based Laboratory |
| BIOL 280 and 281 – Evolution and Evolution Discussion | |
| For Microbiology: | BIOL 220 and 229 – General Microbiology and Microbiology Laboratory |
| Select one: BIOL 240 (General Genetics), BIOL 260 (Ecology), or BIOL 280 (Evolution) |
Specific requirements for each concentration can be found in the undergraduate catalog.