The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences 18 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. Students must earn a grade of at least C- and at least a 2.00 grade point average in each required mathematics and science course.
| Hours chosen from: mathematics | 6 credits |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division mathematics | 3 credits |
| Hours chosen from: Additional upper-division physics (may not be counted toward other requirements) | 3 credits |
| Hours chosen from: Additional upper-division biology, chemistry, philosophy, psychology, College of Education, or the School of Engineering (may not be counted toward other requirements) | 3 credits |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | credits |
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | credits |
| General University Requirements | credits |
| Select one of the following: | credits |
| Certified proficiency on a placement or credit-by-exam test | credits |
| A passing grade in a language course listed in the College of Liberal Arts section | credits |
| Students who wish to meet the requirement with proficiency in a language not listed in the table found in the College of Liberal Arts section above should contact the Texas Language Center. | credits |
| Astronomy | credits |
| Biology | credits |
| Chemistry | credits |
| Geological Sciences | credits |
| Marine Science | credits |
| Nutrition | credits |
| Physical science | credits |
| Physics | credits |
| Matematics (excluding M 301), computer science, statistics and data sciences | credits |
| Other alternative science courses approved by the dean | credits |
| Approved alternative courses in history of science and philosophy of science | credits |
Major
Major
Hours chosen from: Upper-division physics
| 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 |
| CH 204 | Introduction to Chemical Practice | 2 |
| Total Major | 6 credits | |
Major
Hours chosen from: Differential equations
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| M 427K | Advanced Calculus for Applications I | 4 |
| M 427J | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| M 372K | Partial Differential Equations and Applications | 3 |
| Total Major | 3 credits | |
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