The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences 60 courses 120 total credits
This degree program provides a strong technical background and solid foundation in the core sciences and related mathematical disciplines for students planning to begin careers upon graduation and for those interested in graduate study in linguistics, computer science, or a combination of both. 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.
| Foreign Language other than English, Intermediate Proficiency | 6 credits |
| Additional Social Science (may not also be counted toward Core Curriculum) | credits |
| Cultural Expression, Human Experience, and Thought (may not also be counted toward Core Curriculum) | 3 credits |
| Free Elective | 6 credits |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | credits |
| College Requirements - Liberal Arts | credits |
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | credits |
| General University Requirements | credits |
Mathematics
Sequence 2:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| M 408N | Differential Calculus for Science | 4 |
| M 408S | Integral Calculus for Science | 4 |
| M 340L or M 341 | Matrices and Matrix Calculations or Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory | 3 |
| SDS 321 or M 362K | Introduction to Probability and Statistics or Probability I | 3 |
Computer Science
Computer Science
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C S 429 or C S 429H | Computer Organization and Architecture or Computer Organization and Architecture: Honors | 4 |
| C S 439 or C S 439H | Principles of Computer Systems or Principles of Computer Systems: Honors | 4 |
| C S 371N | Natural Language Processing | 3 |
| Total Computer Science | 8 credits | |
Computer Science
Hours chosen from: Upper-division C S, including at least one of the following courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C S 371R | Information Retrieval and Web Search | 3 |
| C S 342 | Neural Networks | 3 |
| C S 342S | Introduction to Speech and Audio Processing | 3 |
| C S 343 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| C S 363M | Principles of Machine Learning I | 3 |
| C S 363H | Principles of Machine Learning I: Honors | 3 |
| C S 364M | Principles of Machine Learning II | 3 |
| Total Computer Science | 6 credits | |
Linguistics
Hours chosen from:
Linguistics
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LIN 353C | Introduction to Computational Linguistics | 3 |
| LIN 350.15 | Computational Semantics | 3 |
| LIN 353D | Computational Discourse and Natural Language Generation | 3 |
| Total Linguistics | 6 credits | |
Secondary Science
Sequence 1:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 311C | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 311D | Introductory Biology II | 3 |
Secondary Science
Sequence 2:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 315H | Advanced Introduction to Genetics: Honors | 3 |
| BIO 325H | Genetics: Honors | 3 |
Secondary Science
Sequence 1:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| CH 302 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3-4 |
Secondary Science
Sequence 2:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 301C | Foundations of Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| CH 302C | Foundations of Chemistry II | 3-4 |
Secondary Science
Sequence 1:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 303K | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 105M | Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K | 1 |
| PHY 303L | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 105N | Laboratory For Physics 302L, 303L, and 317L | 1 |
Secondary Science
Sequence 2:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 301 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 101L | Laboratory for Physics 301 | 1 |
| PHY 316 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY 116L | Laboratory for Physics 316 | 1 |
Secondary Science
Sequence 3:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 317K | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 105M | Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K | 1 |
| PHY 317L | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 105N | Laboratory For Physics 302L, 303L, and 317L | 1 |
Secondary Science
Sequence 4:
Secondary Science
English Literature ( Humanities (040) may be counted) C L 315 may also be replaced by E 316L, E 316M, E 316N, E 316P, T C 303D.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C L 315 or E 303D | World Literature or Plan II World Literature Part II | 3 |
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