Department of Biological Sciences Main Departmental Office Biological Sciences Building, 233 P.O. Box 5218 Denton, TX 76203-0218 (817) 565-2011 Undergraduate Advising Office Biological Sciences Building, 234 (817) 565-3627 Fax: (817) 565-3821 Gerard A. O'Donovan, Chair Faculty Professors Beitinger, Dickson, Donahue, Fitzpatrick, Goven, Gross, Lott, Masaracchia, Norton, O'Donovan, Saleh, Schafer, Stewart, Vela, Waller, Zimmerman. Associate Professors Atkinson, Benjamin, Fuchs, Kennedy, Kunz, Pirtle, Schwark, Sinclair, Smith. Assistant Professors Chapman, Crawford, Kelly, Tam. Lecturer White. Visiting Associate Professor Gill- King. Introduction Modern biology encompasses the study of all aspects of living systems from the molecular basis of genetic inheritance to the interactions between organisms and the environment. The Department of Biological Sciences offers a diversified selection of research and instructional opportunities in contemporary and challenging fields. Studies in cell biology, microbiology, neurophysiology, biochemistry, genetic engineering, immunology and ecology, for example, prepare students for careers in medicine, dentistry, biotechnology, medical technology, resource management, environmental sciences, education and the allied health professions. Preprofessional Advising Preprofessional Advisory Committee The Preprofessional Advisory Committee consists of Dr. Jean Schaake, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences, Chair; Dr. Manus Donahue and Dr. Gerard O'Donovan, biological sciences; Dr. Tom Brady, chemistry; and Dr. Richard Stream, speech and hearing sciences. Students who wish to attend medical or dental school should attend the following seminars conducted by the Preprofessional Advisory Committee: -All new students should attend the orientation seminar on the first Friday in September. -Students in their junior year should attend the applications seminar the first Friday in February. Exact times and locations will be posted in Room 313 of the General Academic Building. Undergraduate advisers in the Department of Biological Sciences also assist in the selection of courses and the development of degree plans, and answer questions about program requirements. During the spring semester before application to a medical or dental school, the student should take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) and begin an application file with the chair of the Preprofessional Advisory Committee in Room 313, General Academic Building. This usually takes place during the spring semester of the junior year. During early September of the senior year, the student also must schedule an interview with the Preprofessional Advisory Committee. Other Preprofessional and Allied Health Fields Students interested in chiropractic, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, veterinary medicine and the allied health fields, including dental hygiene, nursing, occupational therapy, physician assistant and physical therapy, should consult with the undergraduate biological sciences adviser, who can assist in selecting a program of study to meet the entrance requirements for the various professional schools in Texas. Students also should contact several professional schools in their field for their specific degree requirements. Additional information can be obtained from the Undergraduate Advising Office, Room 234 of the Biological Sciences Building. Programs of Study The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas: -Bachelor of Arts with majors in biology and biochemistry; -Bachelor of Science with a major in cytotechnology; -Bachelor of Science in Biology; -Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry; -Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology; -Master of Arts, -Master of Science, and -Doctor of Philosophy, all with a major in biology; -Master of Science, and -Doctor of Philosophy, both with a major in biochemistry; -Master of Science, and -Doctor of Philosophy, both with a major in environmental science; -Master of Arts, -Master of Science, and -Doctor of Philosophy, all with a major in molecular biology; and concentrations under the biology major at the graduate level in ecology, immunology, microbiology, physiology and plant science. Recommended four-year undergraduate courses of study are listed in this catalog. Additional copies are available in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Room 234 of the Biological Sciences Building. Students seeking teacher certification in secondary education should consult with advisers in both the College of Education and the Department of Biological Sciences. A 2.75 cumulative grade point average is required in the teaching field to enter the certification program. Bachelor of Arts Major in Biology Degree Requirements Total of 129 semester hours required, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog. Major in Biology Following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. BA with a Major in Biology FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL 1610, Animal and Human Biology, or BIOL 1710, Principles of Biology I{1} 3 BIOL 1630, Animal and Human Biology Laboratory, or BIOL 1730, Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 CHEM 1410, General Chemistry, or CHEM 1413, Honors General Chemistry{2} 3 CHEM 1430, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 MATH 1650, Pre-Calculus I{3} 5 PHED 1000, Scientific Principles and Practices, or DANC 1100, Stress Reduction Through Movement 2-3 Total 15-16 SPRING HOURS BIOL 1620, Plant and Environmental Biology, or BIOL 1720, Principles of Biology II{1} 3 BIOL 1640, Plant and Environmental Biology Laboratory, or BIOL 1740, Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1 CHEM 1420, General Chemistry, or CHEM 1423, Honors General Chemistry{2} 3 CHEM 1440, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 MATH 1710, Calculus I{3} 4 CSCI 1100, Introduction to Computer Science{4} 3 Total 15 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL 2040, Biology of Microorganisms 4 CHEM 2370, Organic Chemistry 3 CHEM 3210, Organic Chemistry Laboratory{5} 1 COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication{6} 3 ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 PSCI 1040, American Government I 3 Total 17 SPRING HOURS BIOL 2140, Principles of Ecology 3 BIOL, Biology (advanced){7} 4 CHEM 2380, Organic Chemistry 3 CHEM 3220, Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 ENGL 1320, College Writing II{8} 3 PSCI 1050, American Government II 3 Total 17 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL (advanced){7} 4 Understanding of Ideas and Values{9} 3 Elective{10} 3 PHYS 1410, General Physics I 3 PHYS 1430, General Physics I Laboratory 1 ENGL 2210, World Literature I 3 Total 17 SPRING HOURS BIOL (advanced){7} 4 CHEM (advanced elective){11} 4 Elective{10} 2 PHYS 1420, General Physics II 3 PHYS 1440, General Physics II Laboratory 1 ENGL 2220, World Literature II 3 Total 17 SENIOR YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL (advanced){7} 4 PHIL{12} 3 HIST 2610, United States History to 1865{13} 3 LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate){14} 3 Visual and Performing Arts{15} 3 Total 16 SPRING HOURS BIOL (advanced){7} 3 ECON 1100, Principles of Macroeconomics 3 HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865{13} 3 LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate){14} 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values{9} 3 Total 15 Total Minimum Hours Required: 129 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in above plan. {1} BIOL 1710/1730 and 1720/1740 are recommended for freshmen who took honors biology in high school. {2} CHEM 1413 and 1423 are honors classes. These courses are recommended for freshmen who took honors chemistry in high school and have credit for or placed out of MATH 1100. Students who elect for honors chemistry enroll in regular CHEM 1430/1440 laboratory sections. {3} Students should consult the Department of Mathematics for proper placement into the appropriate level before beginning their mathematics program. {4} Proficiency exam or CSCI 1100, CECS 1100, or BCIS 2610. {5} 2.5 GPA required in all advanced courses attempted in the division of science. {6} Proficiency exam or COMM 1010, 1440, or 2040. {7} Advanced BIOL options should be chosen from lists provided as appropriate for the student's area of concentration with the assistance of a departmental undergraduate adviser. {8} Students who plan to take ENGL 2700 in place of ENGL 1320 should follow this sequence: ENGL 1310, 2210, 2220 and 2700. {9} Understanding of Ideas and Values: One course per group from any two Groups I, II, III. See 'University Core Curriculum Requirements' in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. Completing upper division classes will help meet the 42 advanced hours requirement. {10} May or may not be required to meet 129 hour minimum. If a student has taken elementary foreign language or MATH classes below 1650, no additional elective hours are likely to be required. Advanced hours may be needed to meet 42 advanced hour requirement. {11} BIOC 3620, BIOC 4540/4550/4560, or an advanced chemistry class are suggested here to complete a chemistry minor. A choice of a minor other than chemistry may require several additional courses for completion. {12} PHIL 2050, 2310, or 2330 also will satisfy 3 hours of the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group I requirement. See 'Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum' in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. {13} Advanced American/Texas History courses may be substituted to help meet the 42 advanced hours degree requirement. {14} Contact the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for proper placement into the appropriate level. Must either be proficient through introductory level or complete LANG 1010 and 1020 before starting LANG 2040 and 2050. {15} See 'University Core Curriculum Requirements' in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved Visual and Performing Arts courses. Note: ART 1300 or 2350 may not be used to satisfy both the Visual and Performing Arts requirement and the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group II Requirement. Completing upper division classes will help meet the 42 advanced hours requirement. Summary of Degree Requirements: Biology (19 advanced): 34 Chemistry Minor (12 advanced): 20 Physics: 8 Core: English 12 History 6 Political Science 6 Wellness 2-3 Economics 3 Mathematics 9 Understanding of Ideas and Values 6 Visual and Performing Arts 3 Philosophy 3 Foreign Language: 6 Electives: 5-11 Computer Science Proficiency: 0-3 Communications Skills Proficiency: 0-3 Note: 42 hours must be advanced; 24 advanced hours must be taken at UNT. 24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT. Minimum of 67 hours in the sciences, of which 21 must be advanced. See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Supplemental Information for BA with a Major in Biology 1. Major of 34 hours in the biological sciences, of which 19 must be advanced. 2. A minor of 18 hours, of which 6 must be advanced, may be chosen in any field. 3. Minimum of 67 hours in the sciences, of which 21 must be advanced. 4. Required courses: a. Biology: BIOL 1610/1630 and 1620/1640, or 1710/1730 and 1720/1740 (recommended for freshmen who took honors biology in high school); 2040, 2140, plus 19 hours of advanced biology, of which at least 16 must be with laboratory (BIOL 3350/3360 or 3450 is recommended). b. Chemistry: at least 16 hours of chemistry including CHEM 1410 or 1413/1430, 1420 or 1423/1440, 2370/3210, 2380/3220. c. Physics: PHYS 1410/1430, 1420/1440. d. Mathematics: MATH 1650, 1710 or equivalent. 5. A minimum 2.5 grade point average must be maintained on all advanced courses in the sciences. Students must choose a minor with a minimum of 18 hours in any field. A minor in chemistry requiring 20 hours may be completed by taking one course from CHEM 3450, 3530 or BIOC 3620. (Premedical and pre-dental students are advised to substitute BIOC 4540-4550 for BIOC 3620.) By selecting upper-division elective courses from a subdiscipline, it is possible for the BA student to establish, unofficially, an area of study in ecology, microbiology, animal physiology/cell and molecular biology/genetics, or the plant sciences. Please consult with the undergraduate advising office, Room 234 of the Biological Sciences Building for further information. Bachelor of Science in Biology Degree Requirements Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Biology must meet the following requirements. 1. Hours Required for the Degree: Completion of a minimum of 131 total semester hours; 42 must be advanced. 2. General University Requirements: See 'General Degree Requirements' in the Academics section of this catalog. 3. College of Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum: Minimum 61 hours (includes requirements of University Core Curriculum). See 'Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum' in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for specific core requirements and list of approved courses. See specific degree plan for exact hours. 4. Major Requirements: A major of 43 hours in the biological sciences, of which 28 must be advanced. See Supplemental Information below for requirements. 5. Minor Requirements: A minor of at least 18 hours, of which a minimum of 6 hours must be advanced, may be chosen in any field. 6. Electives: See four-year plan. 7. Other Course Requirements: CHEM 1410 or 1413/1430, 1420 or 1423/1440, 2370/3210 and 2380/3220; PHYS 1410/1430 and 1420/1440; MATH 1650, 1710 or equivalent. 8. Other Requirements: A minimum of 76 hours in the sciences, of which {34}must be advanced. A minimum 2.5 grade point average must be maintained on all advanced courses in the sciences. DRED (Traffic Safety) courses may not be used to satisfy any portion of a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. BS in Biology Following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. BS in Biology FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL 1610, Animal and Human Biology, or BIOL 1710, Principles of Biology I{1} 3 BIOL 1630, Animal and Human Biology Laboratory, or BIOL 1730, Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 CHEM 1410, General Chemistry, or CHEM 1413, Honors General Chemistry{2} 3 CHEM 1430, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 MATH 1650, Pre-Calculus I{3} 5 ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 Total 16 SPRING HOURS BIOL 1620, Plant and Environmental Biology or BIOL 1720, Principles of Biology II{1} 3 BIOL 1640, Plant and Environmental Biology Laboratory, or BIOL 1740, Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1 CHEM 1420, General Chemistry, or CHEM 1423, Honors General Chemistry{2} 3 CHEM 1440, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 MATH 1710, Calculus I{3} 4 ENGL 1320, College Writing II{4} 3 CSCI 1100, Introduction to Computers{5} 3 Total 18 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL 2040, Biology of Microorganisms 4 COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication{6} 3 CHEM 2370, Organic Chemistry 3 CHEM 3210, Organic Chemistry Laboratory{7} 1 ENGL 2210, World Literature I 3 PSCI 1040, American Government I 3 Total 17 SPRING HOURS BIOL 2140, Principles of Ecology 3 BIOL 3450, Genetics 4 CHEM 2380, Organic Chemistry 3 CHEM 3220, Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 ENGL 2220, World Literature II 3 PSCI 1050, American Government II 3 Total 17 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL 3510, Cell Biology 3 BIOL 3520, Cell Biology Laboratory 1 BIOL (advanced){8} 4 PHYS 1410, General Physics I 3 PHYS 1430, General Physics I Laboratory 1 PHED 1000, Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness, or DANC 1100, Stress Reduction Through Movement 2-3 ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Total 17-18 SPRING HOURS BIOL (advanced){8} 4 CHEM (advanced elective){9} 4 PHYS 1420, General Physics II 3 PHYS 1440, General Physics Laboratory II 1 Understanding of Ideas and Values{10} 3 Total 15 SENIOR YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL (advanced){8} 4 PHIL{11} 3 HIST 2610, United States History to 1865{12} 3 LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate){13} 3 Visual and Performing Arts{14} 3 Total 16 SPRING HOURS BIOL (advanced){8} 4 BIOL (advanced){8} 4 HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865{12} 3 LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate){13} 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values{10} 3 Total 17 Total Minimum Hours Required: 131 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. {1} BIOL 1710/1730 and 1720/1740 are recommended for freshmen who took honors biology in high school. {2} CHEM 1413 and 1423 are honors classes. These courses are recommended for freshmen who took honors chemistry in high school and have credit for or placed out of MATH 1100. Students who elect for honors chemistry enroll in regular CHEM 1430/1440 laboratory sections. {3} Students should consult the Department of Mathematics for proper placement into the appropriate level before beginning their mathematics program. {4} Students who plan to take ENGL 2700 in place of ENGL 1320 should follow this sequence: ENGL 1310, 2210, 2220, and 2700. {5} Proficiency exam or CSCI 1100, CECS 1100, or BCIS 2610. {6} Proficiency exam or COMM 1010, 1440, or 2040. {7} 2.5 GPA required in all advanced courses attempted in the division of science. {8} Advanced BIOL options should be chosen as appropriate for the student's area of concentration with the assistance of a departmental undergraduate adviser. {9} BIOC 3620, BIOC 4540/4550/4560, or an advanced chemistry class are suggested here to complete a chemistry minor. A choice of a minor other than chemistry may require several additional courses for completion. {10} Understanding of Ideas and Values: One course per group from any two Groups I, II, III. See 'University Core Curriculum Requirements' in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. Completing upper division classes will help meet the 42 advanced hours requirement. {11} PHIL 2050, 2310, or 2330 also will satisfy 3 hours of the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group I requirement. See 'Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum' in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. {12} Advanced American/Texas History courses may be substituted to help meet the 42 advanced hours degree requirement. {13} Contact the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for proper placement into the appropriate level. Must either be proficient through introductory level or complete LANG 1010 and 1020 before starting LANG 2040 and 2050. {14} See 'University Core Curriculum Requirements' in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved Visual and Performing Arts courses. Note: ART 1300 or 2350 may not be used to satisfy both the Visual and Performing Arts requirement and the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group II Requirement. Completing upper division classes will help meet the 42 advanced hours requirement. Summary of Degree Requirements: Biology (28 advanced): 43 Minor (Chemistry, 12 advanced): 20 Physics: 8 Core: English 12 History 6 Political Science 6 Wellness 2-3 Economics 3 Mathematics 9 Understanding of Ideas and Values 6 Visual and Performing Arts 3 Philosophy 3 Foreign Language: 6 Electives: 0-4 Computer Science Proficiency: 0-3 Communications Skills Proficiency: 0-3 Note: 42 hours must be advanced; 24 advanced hours must be taken at UNT. 24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT. Minimum of 76 hours in the sciences, of which 34 must be advanced. See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Supplemental Information for BS in Biology Required courses: BIOL 1610/1630 and 1620/1640 or 1710/1730 and 1720/1740 (recommended for freshmen who took honors biology in high school); 2040, 2140, 3450 and 3510/3520, plus 20 advanced hours of which {12}must be with laboratory. Students in their junior or senior year may elect to do a research project (BIOL 4900/4910) for three of these hours. General biology, premedical and pre-dental students should select the 20 advanced hours from the following: BIOL 3000, 3050, 3380, 3800/3810, 4090, 4110, 4200, 4250, 4300, 4480, 4530/4540, 4570/4580, 4600, 4750/4760, 4900. By selecting upper-division biology courses from a subdiscipline, it is possible for the BS student to establish, unofficially, an area of study in ecology, microbiology, animal physiology/cell and molecular biology/genetics, or the plant sciences. The subdisciplines of microbiology, botany and ecology have been defined with the following courses. Please consult with the undergraduate advising office in Room 234 of the Biological Sciences Building for further information. Microbiology. 20 advanced hours selected from the following: BIOL 3370, 3380, 3510/3520, 4090, 4200, 4500, 4530/4540, 4570/4580, 4900. Botany. 20 advanced hours selected from the following: BIOL 3100, 3150, 3160, 3170, 3370, 3510/3520, 4000, 4050, 4070, 4130, 4250, 4260, 4570/4580 or 4900. Ecology. 20 advanced hours selected from the following: BIOL 3000, 3100, 3150, 3160, 3170, 3510/3520, 3800/3810, 4000, 4050, 4070, 4090, 4260, 4380, 4420, 4570/4580, 4900. Students may choose minors in any field. A minor in chemistry requiring 20 hours may be completed by taking one course from CHEM 3450, 3530, BIOC 3620, 4540. (Premedical and pre-dental students are advised to substitute BIOC 4540-4550 for BIOC 3620.) Additional required courses: CHEM 1410 or 1413/1430, 1420 or 1423/1440, 2370/3210 and 2380/3220; PHYS 1410/1430 and 1420/1440; MATH 1650, 1710 or equivalent. Other degree requirements as specified in the College of Arts and Sciences section and 'University Core Curriculum Requirements' in the Academics section. Teacher Certification Students who expect to teach biology in secondary schools must complete the requirements of the state of Texas for teacher certification as listed by the Department of Teacher Education and Administration in the College of Education. Biological sciences majors interested in teacher certification should consult advisers in both the College of Education and the Department of Biological Sciences. Bachelor of Science Major in Cytotechnology The Department of Biological Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science with a major in cytotechnology in affiliation with the Dallas Pathology Associates Laboratories in Dallas, Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences in Rochester, Minnesota, and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, which are approved by the American Medical Association. Students complete 90 semester hours at UNT (prior to entering clinical training) and a minimum of 12 months of clinical training (for a minimum of 39 semester hours) at any American Medical Association- approved school of cytotechnology to complete the degree. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take national examinations given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). The ASCP examination is given annually in August at multiple testing centers. Upon passing the registry examination, the student is considered a certified cytotechnologist. The awarding of the degree is not contingent upon students passing the national board examination. Degree Requirements The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in cytotechnology requires a minimum of 134 semester hours, 42 of which must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog. Major in Cytotechnology Following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. BS with a Major in Cytotechnology FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL 1610, Animal and Human Biology 3 BIOL 1630, Animal and Human Biology 1 CHEM 1410, General Chemistry{1} 3 CHEM 1430, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 MATH 1100, College Algebra{2} 3 ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 Visual and Performing Arts{3} 3 Total 17 SPRING HOURS BIOL 2040, Biology of Microorganisms 4 CHEM 1420, General Chemistry{1} 3 CHEM 1440, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 ENGL 2210, World Literature 3 MATH 1680, Elementary Probability and Statistics 3 CSCI 1100, Introduction to Computers{4} 3 Total 17 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL 2360, Applied Human Anatomy 4 CHEM 3600, Organic Chemistry 4 HIST 2610, United States History to 1865 3 ENGL 2220, World Literature 3 ECON 1110, Macroeconomics 3 Total 17 SPRING HOURS BIOL 2370, Applied Human Physiology 4 EDSE 4840, Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management 3 HIST 2620, United States History from 1865 3 ENGL 2700, Technical Writing 3 PHED 1000, Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness, or DANC 1100, Stress Reduction Through Movement 2-3 COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication{5} 3 Total 18-19 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL 3350, Heredity 3 BIOL 4090, Parasitology 4 ECON 4180, The Economics of Health Care 3 PSCI 1040, American Government 3 PHIL{6} 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values{7} 3 Total 19 SPRING HOURS BIOL 3600, Histological and Biomedical Microtechniques 4 MGMT 3820, Principles of Management 3 PSYC 1630, General Psychology I{8} 3 PSCI 1050, American Government 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values{7} 3 Elective 2 Total 18 SENIOR YEAR FALL AND SPRING HOURS Before attendance at a clinical school of cytotechnology approved by the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Society of Cytotechnology, student must apply and be accepted by the school. A minimum of 39 hours of professional cytotechnology courses during approximately 12 months is required to complete the senior year of this program. Successful completion of the first three years does not guarantee admission into a clinical school. Contact the Cytotechnology Program Director. Total 39 Total Minimum Hours Required: 134 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. {1} CHEM 1413 and 1423 are honors classes. These courses are recommended for freshmen who took honors chemistry in high school and have credit for or placed out of MATH 1100. Students who elect for honors chemistry enroll in regular CHEM 1430/1440 laboratory sections. {2} Students should consult the Department of Mathematics for proper placement into the appropriate level before beginning their mathematics program. {3} See 'University Core Curriculum Requirements' in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved Visual and Performing Arts courses. Note: ART 1300 or 2350 may not be used to satisfy both the Visual and Performing Arts requirement and the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group II requirement. {4} Proficiency exam or CSCI 1100, CECS 1100, or BCIS 2610. {5} Proficiency exam or COMM 1010, 1440, or 2040. {6} PHIL 2050, 2310, or 2330 also will satisfy 3 hours of the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group I requirement. See 'Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum' in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. {7} Understanding of Ideas and Values: One course per group from any two Groups I, II, III. See 'University Core Curriculum' in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. Completing upper division classes will help meet the 42 advanced hours requirement. {8} PSYC 1630 also will satisfy hours from the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group I requirement. Summary of Degree Requirements: Professional Courses: 39 Biology Minor (11 advanced): 27 Chemistry: 12 Secondary Education: 3 Management: 3 Psychology: 3 Economics 3 Core: English 12 History 6 Political Science 6 Wellness 2-3 Economics 3 Mathematics 6 Understanding of Ideas and Values 6 Visual and Performing Arts 3 Computer Science Proficiency: 0-3 Communications Skills Proficiency: 0-3 Electives: 2 Note: A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required on all advanced science courses. All preprofessional courses must be completed prior to clinical training. 42 hours must be advanced; 24 advanced hours must be taken at UNT 24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT. See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Supplemental Information for BS with a Major in Cytotechnology 1. Completion of the following preprofessional requirements before clinical training with a minimum GPA of 2.5 for upper-division courses in the sciences: -BIOL 1610/1630, 2040, 2360, 2370, 3350, 3600 and 4090. 27 hours. -CHEM 1410 or 1413/1430, 1420 or 1423/1440 and 3600. 12 hours. -MATH 1100 and 1680. -MGMT 3820. -ECON 1110, 4180. - EDSE 4840. -PSYC 1630. 3 hours. (PSYC 1630 also will satisfy 3 hours from Group I under Understanding of Ideas and Values.) -ENGL 1310, 2210, 2220, 2700. -Professional training courses at an approved school of cytotechnology. Minimum of 39 hours. 2. Submission to the program director of a transcript evaluation request, including the name(s) of cytotechnology school(s) where the student is applying. 3. Filing, in the program director's office before leaving campus, the name of an accredited cytotechnology school to be attended. 4. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 12 months of professional training at an approved cytotechnology school as verified by an official transcript sent to the UNT cytotechnology program director. The transcript is evaluated by the director, who recommends to the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Registrar that a minimum of 39 hours of credit be granted for the completed professional training. Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology The Department of Biological Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology in affiliation with the following schools of clinical laboratory science (medical technology) that are approved by the American Medical Association: Baptist Memorial Hospital, San Antonio; Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth; Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, Waco; Scott and White Clinic and Hospital, Temple; Tarleton State University at All Saints Hospital, Fort Worth; The Methodist Hospital System, Houston; The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston; Wadley Regional Medical Center, Texarkana; and Wichita General Hospital, Wichita Falls. Students complete a minimum of 99 semester hours at UNT (prior to entering clinical training) and a minimum of 12 months of clinical training (for a minimum of 39 semester hours) at any American Medical Association-approved school of medical technology to complete the degree. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take national examinations given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and the National Certification Agency (NCA) for Medical Laboratory Personnel. The ASCP examination is administered by computer several times a year, and the NCA examination in January and July. Upon passing the registry examination(s), the student is considered a certified medical technologist or a certified laboratory scientist. The awarding of the degree is not contingent upon students passing national board examinations. Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) with an Associates Degree and who have completed MLT training in a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation Program may reduce the time required in clinical training by being accepted into a Medical Laboratory Technicians Articulation Program at one of UNT's clinical affiliates. Degree Requirements Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology must meet the following requirements. 1. Hours Required for the Degree: Completion of a minimum of 138 total semester hours; 42 must be advanced. 2. General University Requirements: See 'General Degree Requirements' in the Academics section of this catalog. 3. University Core Curriculum: Minimum 47 hours. See specific degree plan for exact hours. 4. Major Requirements: Completion of 12 months of clinical training (for a minimum of 39 semester hours) at any American Medical Association approved school of medical technology to complete the degree. See 'Supplemental Information' below. 5. Electives: See degree plan. 6. Other Course Requirements: BIOL 1610/1630, 2040, 3380, 3800/3810 and 4200, plus three courses to be selected from BIOL 3450, 3510/3520, 3600 or 4090; CHEM 1410 or 1413/1430, 1420 or 1423/1440, 3600 and 3610; BIOC 3620; MATH 1100 and 1680 (Students who have taken MATH 1100 or equivalent should take PSYC 1630); MGMT 3820. 7. Other Requirements: A minimum 2.5 grade point average for upper- division courses in the sciences. See 'Supplemental Information' below for additional requirements. DRED (Traffic Safety) courses may not be used to satisfy any portion of a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. BS in Medical Technology Following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. BS in Medical Technology FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL 1610, Animal and Human Biology 3 BIOL 1630, Animal and Human Biology Laboratory 1 CHEM 1410, General Chemistry{1} 3 CHEM 1430, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 MATH 1100, College Algebra{2} 3 PHED 1000, Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness, or DANC 1100, Stress Reduction Through Movement 2-3 Visual and Performing Arts{3} 3 Total 19-20 SPRING HOURS BIOL 2040, Biology of Microorganisms 4 CHEM 1420, General Chemistry{1} 3 CHEM 1440, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 ENGL 2210, World Literature 3 MATH 1680, Elementary Probability and Statistics 3 CSCI 1100, Introduction to Computers{4} 3 Total 17 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL (advanced){5} 4 CHEM 3600, Organic Chemistry 4 HIST 2610, United States History to 1865 3 ENGL 2220, World Literature 3 ECON 1110, Macroeconomics 3 PHIL{6} 3 Total 20 SPRING HOURS BIOL 3380, Medical Bacteriology 4 BIOC 3620, Elementary Biochemistry 4 HIST 2620, United States History from 1865 3 ENGL 2700, Technical Writing 3 COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication{7} 3 Total 17 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS BIOL 3800, Animal Physiology 3 BIOL 3810, Animal Physiology Laboratory 1 BIOL (advanced){5} 4 MGMT 3820, Principles of Management 3 PSCI 1040, American Government 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values{8} 3 Total 17 SPRING HOURS BIOL 4200, Immunology 4 BIOL (advanced){5} 4 CHEM 3610, Quantitative Techniques 4 PSCI 1050, American Government 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values{8} 3 Total 18 SENIOR YEAR FALL AND SPRING HOURS Before attendance at a school of clinical laboratory science (medical technology) approved by the American Medical Association, student must apply and be accepted by the school. A minimum of 39 hours of professional medical technology courses during approximately 12 months is required to complete the senior year of this program. Successful completion of the first three years does not guarantee admission into a school of clinical laboratory science. Contact the Medical Technology Program Director. Total 39 Total Minimum Hours Required: 138 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. {1} CHEM 1413 and 1423 are honors classes. These courses are recommended for freshmen who took honors chemistry in high school and have credit for or placed out of MATH 1100. Students who elect for honors chemistry enroll in regular CHEM 1430/1440 laboratory sections. {2} Students should consult the Department of Mathematics for proper placement into the appropriate level before beginning their mathematics program. {3} See 'University Core Curriculum Requirements' in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved Visual and Performing Arts courses. Note: ART 1300, 2350 may not be used to satisfy both the Visual and Performing Arts requirement and the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group II requirement. {4} Proficiency exam or CSCI 1100, CECS 1100, or BCIS 2610. {5} Advanced BIOL options should be chosen from BIOL 3600 or 4300, 3450, 3510, 4090. {6} PHIL 2050, 2310, or 2330 also will satisfy 3 hours of the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group I requirement. See 'Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum' in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. {7} Proficiency exam or COMM 1010, 1440, or 2040. {8} Understanding of Ideas and Values: One course per group from any two of Groups I, II, III. See 'University Core Curriculum Requirements' in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. Summary of Degree Requirements: Professional Courses: 39 Biology Minor (24 advanced): 32 Chemistry: 20 Management: 3 Core: English 12 History 6 Political Science 6 Wellness 2-3 Economics 3 Mathematics 6 Understanding of Ideas and Values 6 Visual and Performing Arts 3 Philosophy 3 Computer Science Proficiency: 0-3 Communications Skills Proficiency: 0-3 Note: A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required on all advanced science courses. All preprofessional courses must be completed prior to clinical training. 42 hours must be advanced; 24 advanced hours must be taken at UNT. 24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT. See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Supplemental Information for BS in Medical Technology 1. Submission to the program director of a transcript evaluation request, including the name(s) of medical technology school(s) where the student is applying. 2. Filing, in the program supervisor's office before leaving campus, the name of an accredited medical technology school to be attended. 3. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 12 months of professional training at an approved medical technology school as verified by an official transcript sent to the UNT medical technology program director. The transcript is evaluated by the director who recommends to the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Registrar that a minimum of 39 hours of credit be granted for the completed professional training. Minor in Biological Sciences A minor in the biological sciences can be satisfied by completing the BA core, BIOL 1610/1630, 1620/1640 or 1710/1730, 1720/1740 and 2040, plus 8 hours of upper division laboratory courses (excluding BIOL 3600, 4300 and 4900) selected in consultation with an adviser in the Department of Biological Sciences. Bachelor of Arts Major in Biochemistry The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in biochemistry allows a less structured curriculum with more elective options than the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Further, it serves as an excellent degree program for those who wish to teach sciences at the high school level in the areas of biochemistry, chemistry and biology. Additionally, the program serves well those who wish to go into medicine, dentistry or other biologically-related professional programs of study. Degree Requirements The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minimum of 128 semester hours, 42 of which must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog. Major in Biochemistry The following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. BA with a Major in Biochemistry FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS CHEM 1410, General Chemistry, or CHEM 1413, Honors General Chemistry(1) 3 CHEM 1430, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 BIOL 1610, Animal and Human Biology(2), or BIOL 1710, Principles of Biology I(3) 3 BIOL 1630, Animal and Human Biology Laboratory, or BIOL 1730, Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 MATH 1650, Pre-Calculus(4) 5 ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 BIOC 2000, Vistas in Biochemistry 1 Total 17 SPRING HOURS CHEM 1420, General Chemistry, or CHEM 1423, Honors General Chemistry(1) 3 CHEM 1440, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 BIOL 2040, Biology of Microorganisms2, or BIOL 1720, Principles of Biology II(3) and BIOL 1740, Principles of Biology Laboratory 4 MATH 1710, Calculus I(4) 4 ENGL 1320, College Writing II(5) 3 CSCI 1100, Introduction to Computer Science(6) 3 Total 18 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS CHEM 2370, Organic Chemistry 3 CHEM 3210, Organic Chemistry Laboratory(7) 1 BIOC 2000, Vistas in Biochemistry 1 PHYS 1410, General Physics 3 PHYS 1430, General Physics Laboratory I 1 ENGL 2210, World Literature I 3 PSCI 1040, American Government I 3 Total 15 SPRING HOURS CHEM 2380, Organic Chemistry 3 CHEM 3220, Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Biology (advanced)(8) 4 PHYS 1420, General Physics II 3 PHYS 1440, General Physics II Laboratory 1 ENGL 2220, World Literature II 3 PSCI 1050, American Government II 3 Total 18 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS Understanding of Ideas and Values(9) 3 BIOL (advanced)(8) 4 COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication(10) 3 CHEM 3450, Quantitative Analysis 4 Total 14 SPRING HOURS BIOC 3620, Elementary Biochemistry(11) 4 BIOC 4570, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Gene 3 BIOC 4580, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Gene Laboratory 1 Elective 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values(9) 3 Total 14 SENIOR YEAR FALL HOURS Visual and Performing Arts(12) 3 HIST 2610, United States History to 1865(13) 3 LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate)(14) 3 ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3 BIOL (advanced)(8) 4 Total 16 SENIOR YEAR SPRING HOURS PHED 1000, Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness, or DANC 1100, Stress Reduction Through Movement 2-3 HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865(13) 3 LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate)(14) 3 PHIL(15) 3 CHEM 3530, Physical Chemistry I 4 Total 15-16 Total Minimum Hours Required: 128 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. (1) CHEM 1413 and 1423 are honors classes. These courses are recommended for freshmen who took honors chemistry in high school. Students who elect for honors chemistry enroll in regular CHEM 1430/1440 laboratory sections. (2) 6 hours of lower division BIOL classes can be used to complete 20 hour biology minor. BIOL 1610/1630 and BIOL 2040 or BIOL 1710/1730 and 1720/1740 are recommended. (3) BIOL 1710/1730 and 1720/1740 are recommended for freshmen who took honors biology in high school. (4) Students should consult the Department of Mathematics for proper placement into the appropriate level before beginning their mathematics program. (5) Students who plan to take ENGL 2700 in place of ENGL 1320 should follow this sequence: ENGL 1310, 2210, 2220 and 2700. (6) Proficiency exam or CSCI 1100, CECS 1100, or BCIS 2610. If proficiency exam is taken in lieu of credit, another course in the division of science must be substituted to achieve the required 84 hours in the division of science. (7) 2.5 GPA required in all advanced courses attempted in the division of science. (8) Suggested BIOL Advanced Options: BIOL 3050, Developmental Biology, BIOL 3380, Medical Bacteriology; BIOL 4200, Immunology; BIOL 4250, Pharmacology; BIOL 4300, Histology; BIOL 4530/4540, Virology; BIOL 4090, Parasitology; BIOL 4750/4760, Neurobiology; BIOL 4900, Special Problems. (9) Understanding of Ideas and Values: One course per group from any two Groups I, II, III. See ³University Core Curriculum Requirements² in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. Completing upper division classes will help meet the 42 advanced hours requirement. (10) Proficiency exam or COMM 1010, 1440, or 2040. (11) Biochemistry 4550/4560/4570 may be substituted for BIOC 3620 and this substitution is strongly recommended for preprofessional students and students intending to go on to graduate school in biochemistry. (12) See ³University Core Curriculum Requirements² in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved Visual and Performing Arts courses. Note: ART 1300 or 2350 may not be used to satisfy both the Visual and Performing Arts requirement and the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group II requirement. Completing upper division classes will help meet the 42 advanced hours requirement. (13) Advanced American/Texas History courses may be substituted to help meet the 42 advanced hours degree requirement. (14) Contact the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for proper placement into the appropriate level. Must either be proficient through introductory level or complete LANG 1010 and 1020 before starting LANG 2040 and 2050. (15) PHIL 2050, 2310, or 2330 also will satisfy 3 hours of the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group I requirement. See the ³Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum² in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. Summary of Degree Requirements: Biochemistry/Chemistry (18 advanced): 34 Biology Minor (12 advanced): 20 Physics: 8 Core: English 12 History 6 Political Science 6 Wellness 2-3 Economics 3 Mathematics 7 Understanding of Ideas and Values 6 Visual and Performing Arts 3 Philosophy 3 Foreign Language: 6 Electives: 5-14 Computer Science Competency: 0-3 Communications Skills Competency: 0-3 Note: 42 hours must be advanced; 24 advanced hours must be taken at UNT. 24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT. See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Supplemental Information for BA with a Major in Biochemistry 1. Major of 34 hours in biochemistry, of which 18 must be advanced. 2. Required courses: CHEM 1410 or 1413/1430, 1420 or 1423/1440, 2370/3210, 2380/3220, 3450 and 3530; BIOC 2000, 3620, 4570 and 4580; BIOL 3510/3520; MATH 1650 and 1710; PHYS 1410, 1420, 1430 and 1440. BIOC 4540, 4550 and 4560 may be substituted for BIOC 3620. 3. Minor of 18 hours in biology, of which 12 must be advanced. 4. Other general requirements for the BA degree as specified by the College of Arts and Sciences and the University Core Curriculum. 5. GPA of 2.5 on all advanced courses attempted in the sciences. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry This professional degree is designed for students planning careers in biochemistry, medicine, clinical chemistry or other health-related areas of chemistry. Degree Requirements Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry must meet the following requirements. 1. Hours Required for the Degree: Completion of a minimum of 135 total semester hours; 42 must be advanced. 2. General University Requirements: See ³General Degree Requirements² in the Academics section of this catalog. 3. College of Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum: Minimum 61 hours (includes requirements of University Core Curriculum). See ³Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum² in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for specific core requirements and list of approved courses. See degree plan for exact hours. 4. Major Requirements: A major of at least 40 hours in chemistry/biochemistry, of which 24 semester hours must be advanced, including CHEM 1410 or 1413/1430, 1420 or 1423/1440, 2370/3210, 2380/3220, 3450, 3510 and 3520; BIOC 2000, 4540, 4550, 4560, 4570 and 4580. 5. Minor Requirements: A minor of 20 hours in biology, of which 12 must be advanced. 6. Electives: See four year plan. 7. Other Course Requirements: Total of 84 hours in the sciences, of which 40 must be advanced, including MATH 1710 and 1720; PHYS 1410/1430, 1420/1440, or 1710/1730, 2220/2240. 8. Other Requirements: GPA of 2.5 on all advanced courses attempted in the division of sciences. DRED (Traffic Safety) courses may not be used to satisfy any portion of a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. BS in Biochemistry Following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. BS in Biochemistry FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS CHEM 1410, General Chemistry, or CHEM 1413, Honors General Chemistry(1) 3 CHEM 1430, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 BIOL 1610, Animal and Human Biology(2), or BIOL 1710, Principles of Biology (I3) 3 BIOL 1630, Animal and Human Biology Laboratory, or BIOL 1730, Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 MATH 1710, Calculus I(4) 4 ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 BIOC 2000, Vistas in Biochemistry  1 Total 16 SPRING HOURS CHEM 1420, General Chemistry, or CHEM 1423, Honors General Chemistry(1) 3 CHEM 1440, General Chemistry Laboratory 1 BIOL 2040, Biology of Microorganisms(2), 4 or BIOL 1720, Principles of Biology II3 (3), and BIOL 1740, Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1) MATH 1720, Calculus II(4) 3 ENGL 1320, College Writing II(5) 3 CSCI 1100, Introduction to Computer Science(6) 3 Total 17 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS CHEM 2370, Organic Chemistry 3 CHEM 3210, Organic Chemistry Laboratory(7) 1 BIOC 2000, Vistas in Biochemistry 1 PHYS 1410, General Physics I, or PHYS 1710, Mechanics 3 PHYS 1430, General Physics Laboratory I, or PHYS 1730, Laboratory in Mechanics 1 COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication(8) 3 ENGL 2210, World Literature I 3 PSCI 1040, American Government I 3 Total 18 SPRING HOURS CHEM 2380, Organic Chemistry 3 CHEM 3220, Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 BIOL 3450, Genetics 4 PHYS 1420, General Physics II, or PHYS 2220, Electricity and Magnetism 3 PHYS 1440, General Physics Laboratory II, or PHYS 2240, Laboratory in Wave Motion, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics 1 ENGL 2220, World Literature II 3 PSCI 1050, American Government II 3 Total 18 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS BIOC 4540, Biochemistry I 3 BIOC 4560, Biochemistry Laboratory 2 BIOL 3510, Cell Biology 3 BIOL 3520, Cell Biology Laboratory 1 HIST 2610, United States History to 1865(13) 3 CHEM 3450, Quantitative Analysis 4 Total 16 SPRING HOURS BIOC 4550, Biochemistry II 3 PHED 1000, Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness, or DANC 1100, Stress Reduction Through Movement 2-3 BIOC 4570, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Gene 3 BIOC 4580, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Gene Laboratory 1 HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865(13) 3 Science Option(10) 2 Understanding of Ideas and Values(11) 3 Total 17-18 SENIOR YEAR FALL HOURS Visual and Performing Arts(12) 3 LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate)(9) 3 ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3 BIOL (advanced)(14) 4 Elective(15) 2 CHEM 3510, Physical Chemistry I 3 Total 18 SPRING HOURS Understanding of Ideas and Values(11) 3 LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate)(9) 3 PHIL(16) 3 Science (advanced)(17) 4 CHEM 3520, Physical Chemistry II 3 Total 16 Total Minimum Hours Required: 135 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. (1) CHEM 1413 and 1423 are honors classes. These courses are recommended for freshmen who took honors chemistry in high school. Students who elect for honors chemistry enroll in regular CHEM 1430/1440 laboratory sections. (2) 8 hours of lower division BIOL classes can be used to complete 20 hour biology minor. BIOL 1610/1630 and BIOL 2040 or BIOL 1710/1730 and 1720/1740 are recommended. (3) BIOL 1710/1730 and 1720/1740 are recommended for freshmen who took honors biology in high school. (4) Students should consult the Department of Mathematics for proper placement into the appropriate level before beginning their mathematics program. (5) Students who plan to take ENGL 2700 in place of ENGL 1320 should follow this sequence: ENGL 1310, 2210, 2220 and 2700. (6) Proficiency exam or CSCI 1100, CECS 1100, or BCIS 2610. If proficiency exam is taken in lieu of credit, another course in the division of science must be substituted to achieve the required 84 hours in the division of science. (7) 2.5 GPA required in all advanced courses attempted in the division of science. (8) Proficiency exam or COMM 1010, 1440, or 2040. (9) Contact the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for proper placement into the appropriate level. Must either be proficient through introductory level or complete LANG 1010 and 1020 before starting LANG 2040 and 2050. (10) Necessary to meet the 84 hours in the division of science degree requirement. (11) Understanding of Ideas and Values: One course per group from any two Groups I, II, III. See ³University Core Curriculum Requirements² in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. Completing upper division classes will help meet the 42 advanced hours requirement. (12) See ³University Core Curriculum Requirements² in the Academics section of this catalog of approved Visual and Performing Arts courses. Note: ART 1300 or 2350 may not be used to satisfy both the Visual and Performing Arts requirement and the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group II requirement. Completing upper division classes will help meet the 42 advanced hours requirement. (13) Advanced American/Texas History courses may be substituted to help meet the 42 advanced hours degree requirement. (14) Suggested BIOL Advanced Options: BIOL 3050, Developmental Biology; BIOL 3380, Medical Bacteriology; BIOL 4200, Immunology; BIOL 4250, Pharmacology; BIOL 4300, Histology; BIOL 4530/4540, Virology; BIOL 4090, Parasitology; BIOL 4750/4760, Neurobiology; BIOL 4900, Special Problems. (15) May or may not be required to meet 135 hour minimum. If a student has taken elementary foreign language or MATH classes below 1710, no additional elective hours are likely to be required. Advanced hours may be needed to meet 42 advanced hour requirement. Division of science hours may be required to meet 84 hour requirement. (16) PHIL 2050, 2310 or 2330 also will satisfy 3 hours of the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group I requirement. See ³Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum² in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. (17) Required to meet the 40 advanced hours in science requirement. Option should be selected with the assistance of undergraduate adviser. Summary of Degree Requirements: Biochemistry/Chemistry (24 advanced): 40 Biology Minor (12 advanced): 20 Mathematics: 7 Physics: 8 Computer Science: 0-3 Division of Science Electives (4 advanced): 6 Core: English 12 History 6 Political Science 6 Wellness 2-3 Economics 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values 6 Visual and Performing Arts 3 Philosophy 3 Foreign Language: 6 Electives: 0-9 Communications Skills Competency: 0-3 Note: 42 hours must be advanced; 24 advanced hours must be taken at UNT. 24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT. A total of 84 hours in science, of which 40 must be advanced. See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Graduate Degrees The department offers degree programs leading to the Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a major in biology; Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy with a major in biochemistry; and Master of Arts and Master of Science with a major in molecular biology. A PhD in molecular biology is offered through the Federation of North Texas Area Universities, of which UNT is a member. Students also may work on graduate degrees in biological sciences under the supervision of biomedical science faculty members at the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth. Students who intend to proceed with graduate study should take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) during their senior year. For specific information on graduate degree programs, consult the Graduate Catalog. Institute of Applied Sciences Main Office General Academic Building, 470 P.O. Box 13078 Denton, TX 76203-6078 (817) 565-2694 Fax: (817) 565-4297 Kenneth L. Dickson, Director Faculty Professors Dickson, Saleh, Waller. Associate Professors Acevedo, Atkinson, Ferring, Kennedy. Introduction The Institute of Applied Sciences (IAS) develops research and educational programs that address the natural and human resource issues facing Texas, the nation and the world. With an emphasis on water, land, people and communities, IAS seeks to explore resources for the future. As an organizational unit of the University of North Texas, IAS sponsors and coordinates interdisciplinary efforts in instruction, research and community service. To carry out its goals, IAS is organized presently into seven thematic areas: aquatic toxicology, biosensing, ecological risk assessment, environmental archaeology, environmental chemistry, environmental modeling, and remote sensing and geographic information systems. Through these study areas, the institute coordinates educational programs for students seeking training in environmental science and other applied science areas. It also offers to the public continuing education programs, such as workshops, minicourses, seminars and symposia. The primary role of the institute is to carry out basic and applied studies in a variety of fields in the sciences, including methods development for the analysis of trace organic and inorganic compounds in air, water, food, fuels, waste products and biological samples; toxicological and environmental quality; spatial analysis through remote sensing; archaeological reconnaissance and salvage; and water resources management. The institute is particularly active in the coordination and execution of joint research projects with industry and governmental agencies in these areas. Graduate Degree The Institute of Applied Sciences in cooperation with the departments of biological sciences and geography offers graduate work in environmental science. The program is flexible in scope and is designed to accommodate individuals with backgrounds in the natural and physical sciences, geography or other related disciplines who desire to pursue careers related to the management and assessment of environmental resources. For additional information, see the Graduate Catalog. Courses of Instruction All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.