Biology, BA
Requirements
The program of study requires a minimum of 26-27 hours, on a 120-hour degree, consisting of:
A minimum of 26-27 semester hours of biology:
The Unity of Life: Molecules to Cells | 3 | |
The Diversity of Life: Organisms to Ecosystems | 3 | |
Introduction to Biological Investigation | 3 | |
OR | ||
Introductory Biology Lab I | 1 | |
AND | ||
Introductory Biology Lab II | 1 | |
Ecology and the Environment | 3 | |
Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology | 3 | |
Senior Assessment | 0 |
course, course, course, course and course cannot be taken elsewhere and transferred to TCU after matriculation.
12 additional approved hours in biology, including a minimum of two courses with laboratories (excluding course, course and course).
A maximum of 3 hours, of the 12 additional hours, will be allowed for any combination of the following:
Senior Honors Research in Biology | 3 | |
Teaching of Introductory-Level Biology | 1-4 | |
Teaching of Advanced Biology | 1-4 | |
Biological Research and Writing | 3 | |
Independent Research in Biology | 1-3 |
A maximum of 4 hours and one laboratory will be granted within the additional 12 hours for completion of both Anatomy and Physiology courses.
Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | |
Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
Students without credit for a high school course in chemistry are encouraged to take two semesters of college chemistry. One year of high school or two semesters of college physics is also advised.