University of the Incarnate Word
Unofficial Degree Plan
Catalog 2011-2013
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: Biology
Note: A minimum of 120 hours is required for graduation. At least 36 hours must be upper division (3000-4000). Some programs may require more than 120
hours to complete degree requirements. Core Prep or ESL courses will not be included in the 120 hours required to graduate. It is the student’s
responsibility to ensure that all requirements are fulfilled as stated in the catalog. An approved substitution form must be submitted to change the placement
or requirement listed on this plan.
Core Curriculum (39 Hrs) Earned Req Comments
ENGL 1311 or 1311L
Wellness Development (3):
DWHP 1200 (3200 transfer)
PE Activity Course ______
Philosophy and Religion (9):
3 Hrs From:
RELS 1310, 1340, 1345,
1355, 2320, 2335, 2345
2350, or 3300
PHIL 1381
3 Hrs RELS/adv PHIL _____
Literature and the Arts (6):
ENGL 2310
3 Hrs Fine Arts ___________
Mathematics and the Natural
Sciences (7):
MATH 1304 or higher
4 Hrs From:
BIOL1401, 1402,
BIOL 2321/2121,
CHEM 1301 and 1101,
GEOL 1401, 1402, 1416,
1420, 1430, or 2410
PHYS 1301 and 1101,
In Major
History, Social and Behavioral
Science (6):
HIST 1311, 1312,
1321, or 1322
3 Hrs From:
PSYC 1301,
SOCI 1311,
ECON 2301,
Computer Literacy Course or Exam
Community Service (45 Clock)
By the end of the second semester at UIW, students must successfully test for
computer competence or complete a computer literacy course.
**Courses completed at junior/community colleges will not satisfy the advanced
hour requirement for the degree.
Grade of C or better required in ENGL 1311, 1311 L, 1312, and all
courses for Major/Minor/Concentration/Specialization.
Residency requirement is 45 semester hours to be taken at UIW.
Biology Core (20 Hrs) ** Earned Req Comments
BIOL 1402: Unity of Life & Lab
BIOL 1403 Evol, Eco, Bio & Lab
BIOL 3411: Cell Biology & Lab
BIOL 3461: Genetics & Lab
Support Work Req. (19 Hrs) Earned Req Comments
8 hrs in Chemistry or Physical Sciences. These 8 hrs can be a
combination of any additional courses in Chemistry,
Environmental Science, Geology, Meteorology or Physics
Biology Electives (15 Hrs, 12 Hrs must be upper division)*
A. Organismal Biology Elective (choose from following options)
BIOL 2321/2121A&P I & Lab
and
BIOL2322/2122 A&P II & Lab
Structure & Function of
BIOL 4420 Vert. Zoology & Lab
BIOL 4430 Animal Beh. & Lab
BIOL 4450 Entomology & Lab
B. Add’l hours to meet the 15 hours required Biology electives*
Electives Required Earned Req Comments
(As needed to reach minimum to graduate
and 36 advanced hours)
*Additional courses in Biology as required to meet the 15 hours
total (12 upper division) of elective course work. Biology courses
not specifically required above may serve as electives. Courses
from Section A. taken in addition to those used to meet the
organismal biology elective component also can be counted
towards this requirement.
Other Course in Chemistry or Phys
Other Course in chemistry or PHys
Biology Elective course that works
Biology Elective Course that works
Biology Elective Course that works
Biology Elective Course that works
Elective that is Required for Major
Elective that is Required for Major