The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences 34 courses 120 total credits
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances. All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. The requirements for the Bachelor of Science and Arts are designed to give each student flexibility in the selection of courses to meet individual needs.
| General Education | credits |
| Remaining Core Curriculum (42 hours total) | 36 credits |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | credits |
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | credits |
| General University Requirements | credits |
| Fine arts: courses chosen from design, ensemble, fine arts, music, studio art, performance, visual art studies, art history, and theatre and dance | credits |
| Humanities: courses chosen from American studies, ancient history and classical civilization, classical civilization, comparative literature, creative writing, English, humanities, philosophy, religious studies, and rhetoric and writing | credits |
| Social and behavioral sciences: courses chosen from anthropology, economics, geography, government, history, linguistics, psychology, and sociology | credits |
| Foreign language and culture: foreign language courses or culture courses chosen from an approved list available in the college advising centers. Students who elect to pursue a foreign language must complete a beginning level competency. Students who | credits |
| Transcript-recognized minor or certificate (minor outside the College of Pharmacy, Cockrell School of Engineering, Jackson School of Geosciences, and School of Nursing) | credits |
| Fifteen hours in a single field of study (outside the College of Natural Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Cockrell School of Engineering, Jackson School of Geosciences, and School of Nursing) | credits |
Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 219L | Introduction to Biochemical Laboratory Practices and Skills | 2 |
| CH 320M | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| BCH 339F | Foundations of Biochemistry | 3 |
| MBS 344 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
Concentration
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 339M | Structure and Function of Molecular Machines | 3 |
| BCH 339J | Chemical and Synthetic Biology | 3 |
| BCH 370 | Physical Methods of Biochemistry | 3 |
| BCH 330M | Medical Biochemistry | 3 |
| Total Concentration | 3 credits | |
Major
Mathematics M 408C may also be replaced by M 408N.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| M 408C or M 408R | Differential and Integral Calculus or Differential and Integral Calculus for the Sciences | 4 |
| M 408S | Integral Calculus for Science | 4 |
| SDS 320E | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
Major
Primary Science
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 206L | Introductory Laboratory Experiments in Biology | 2 |
| BIO 311C | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 311D | Introductory Biology II | 3 |
Major
Sequence 2:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 315H | Advanced Introduction to Genetics: Honors | 3 |
| BIO 325H | Genetics: Honors | 3 |
| INB 370 | Evolution | 3 |
| MBS 320 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| INB 373 | Ecology | 3 |
Major
Secondary Science
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 301 or CH 301C | Principles of Chemistry I or Foundations of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 302 or CH 302C | Principles of Chemistry II or Foundations of Chemistry II | 3 |
Major
Sequence 2:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 104M | Introduction to Chemical Practice I | 1 |
| CH 104N | Introduction to Chemical Practice II | 1 |
Major
Sequence 1: (recommended)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 302K | General Physics Technical Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound | 3 |
| PHY 105M | Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K | 1 |
Major
Sequence 2:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 317K or PHY 303K | General Physics I or Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 105M | Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K | 1 |
Major
Sequence 3:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 301 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 101L | Laboratory for Physics 301 | 1 |
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