B.S. in Biological Sciences with Secondary Certification in Life Science 8

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MyPlan for a B.S. in Biological Sciences
with Secondary Certification in Life Science 8 - 12

This course guide serves as an outline for you as you work towards degree completion at Texas A&M-Commerce. For official degree information and guidance, please see your assigned advisor.

Year	Course	Semester Credit Hours (SCH)	Complete?
FRESHMAN
	Math 1314 - College Algebra	3
	History 1301 - U.S. History to 1877	3
	History 1302 - U.S. History from 1865	3
	Eng 1301- College Reading and Writing	3
	ENG 1302 - Written Argument and Research	3
	PSCI 2301 - Principles of United States and Texas Government - or - PSCI 2305 - The United States Government	3
	PSCI 2302 - United States and Texas Government: Institutions and Policies -or- PSCI 2306 - Texas and the Federal System	3
	SPC 1311 - Fundamentals of Speech - or - SPC 1321 - Business and Professional Speaking	3
	US Soc/Behavioral Science - Your Choice	3
	US Humanities - Your Choice	3
	First Year Success Seminar	1
	Total	31

SOPHOMORE
	BSC 1411 Plant Biology	4
	BSC 1413 Animal Biology	4
	BSC 111 - Introduction to Biology	1
	BSC 303 Cellular Biology	4
	BSC 304 Principles of Genetics	4
	Chem 101 - Introduction to Chemical Calculations I	1
	Chem 102 - Introduction to Chemical Calculations II	1
	CHEM 1411 General and Quantitative Chemistry	4
	CHEM 1412 General and Quantitative Chemistry	4
	US Visual and Performing Arts - Your Choice	3
	US PE Activity - Your Choice	2
	Total	32

JUNIOR
	BSC 305 General Physiology	4
	BSC 306 Applied Microbiology	4
	BSC 307 Ecology	4
	ENVS 1301 - Introduction to Environmental Science	4
	IS 451 - Science: Past and Future	3
	SED 300 - The Teaching Profession	3
	Rdg 370 - Reading and Literacy II	3
	Psy 300 - Learning Processes and Development	3
	Biological Science Elective (Advanced)	6
	Total	34

SENIOR
	BSC 461 - Biology for Middle School Teachers	3
	ETec 224 - Computer Literacy - or - CSci 126 - Microcomputer Applications	3
	ETec 424 - Integrating Technology into the Middle/Secondary Curriculum	3
	SED 302 - Teaching Styles in Pluralistic Field-Based Environments*	3
	SED 401 - Curriculum, Teaching Strategies and Classroom Assessment in Pluralistic Field-Based Environments	3
	SED 404 - Internship in Secondary Teaching	3
	SED 405 - Residency in Secondary Teaching	6
	SpEd 346 - Introduction to Exceptional Children	3
	Biological Science Elective (Advanced)	6
	Total	30

GENERAL
	TASP, THEA, COMPASS, Accuplacer, ACT and/or SAT Scores submitted
	Junior Level Essay Completed/Waived
	File for Graduation with Registrar's Office

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