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Proposal for a New Major in

Biosciences with Concentrations in

Biochemistry, Cell Biology & Genetics, Ecology &

Evolutionary Biology, and Integrative Biology

Approved by the Faculty Senate

January 29, 2020

Proposal for New Undergraduate Major in Biosciences with Major Concentrations in Biochemistry, Cell Biology & Genetics,

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, and Integrative Biology

Summary

The proposed major in Biosciences is intended to provide undergraduate students with

a rigorous, balanced, yet flexible path towards either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or

Bachelor of Science (BS) in the life sciences. The proposed major is intended to replace

the current majors: BA and BS in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, BA and BS in Ecology

& Evolutionary Biology, and BA in Biological Sciences1. Compared to these existing

majors, the proposed major is intended to accomplish the following objectives:

● Provide a foundation in the biological sciences that is consistent for all

Biosciences majors;

● Provide similar opportunities and experiences (e.g. access to experiential

learning, quantitative reasoning, communication training, and capstone

experiences) throughout the curriculum for all Biosciences majors;

● Provide flexibility for students to tailor their program by (1) designing major

concentrations that allow students to focus their coursework within a particular

subfield, (2) decreasing the total number of required courses where possible, and

(3) increasing the number of electives.

To accomplish these goals, a task force was created in 2017-2018 that sought to

reconsider the undergraduate programs in Biosciences by reenvisioning our

undergraduate programs from first principles. The Task Force began by articulating a

list of program learning objectives and followed a backwards design process in which

the coursework was chosen based on how it would achieve elements of one or more

program learning objectives. The Task Force further identified possible areas of focus,

starting with a long list of possibilities but eventually settling on four disciplines:

biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, and

integrative biology. The Task Force presented this basic scheme to the faculty of the

BioSciences department in Spring 2018, and based on their support the Biosciences

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee spent the Fall 2018 semester developing the

details of the proposed new major described here, the details of which have been

approved by the Biosciences faculty and Chair.

The proposal consists of the following elements:

• Summary

• Comparison of requirements for 4 major concentrations for BA and BS

• Draft GA text for BA degree and 4 major concentrations

• Draft GA text for BS degree and 4 major concentrations

• Curriculum Map

• Assessment Plan for each degree/major concentration combination

1 As per Rice University policy returning students will have the option of graduating with the

requirements in place at the time of their matriculation or opting in to the new requirements

Biochemistry BS Cell Biology & Genetics BS Ecology & Evolution BS Integrative Biology BS Foundational courses Foundational courses Foundational courses Foundational courses Course Cr hrs Course Title MATH 101 3 Calculus I MATH 102 3 Calculus II CHEM 121 4 General Chemistry I w.lab PHYS 125 4 General Physics w/lab STAT 305 4 Intro to stats for Biosci BIOC 201 3 Introductory Biology I EBIO 202 3 Introductory Biology II

Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title MATH 101 3 Calculus I MATH 101 3 Calculus I MATH 101 3 Calculus I MATH 102 3 Calculus II MATH 102 3 Calculus II MATH 102 3 Calculus II CHEM 121 4 General Chemistry I w.lab CHEM 121 4 General Chemistry I w/lab CHEM 121 4 General Chemistry I w/lab PHYS 125 4 General Physics w/lab PHYS 125 4 General Physics w/lab PHYS 125 4 General Physics w/lab STAT 305 4 Intro to stats for Biosci STAT 305 4 Intro to stats for Biosci STAT 305 4 Intro to stats for Biosci BIOC 201 3 Introductory Biology I BIOC 201 3 Introductory Biology I BIOC 201 3 Introductory Biology I EBIO 202 3 Introductory Biology II EBIO 202 3 Introductory Biology II EBIO 202 3 Introductory Biology II

Core lectures Core lectures Core lectures Core lectures Course Cr hrs Course Title CHEM 122 4 Gen Chem II w/lab CHEM 211 3 Organic Chemistry I PHYS 126 4 General Physics II w/Lab BIOC 301 3 Biochemistry I BIOC 302 3 Biochemistry II BIOC 352 3 Physical Chemistry for BioSci

Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title CHEM 122 4 General Chemistry II w/lab EBIO 325 3 Ecology CHEM 122 4 Gen Chem II w/lab CHEM 211 3 Organic Chemistry I EBIO 334 3 Evolution CHEM 211 3 Organic Chemistry I BIOC 341 3 Cell Biology EBIO 338 3 Design & Analysis of Bio Exp EBIO 325 3 Ecology BIOC 344 3 Molecular Biology & Genetics EBIO 412 2 Adv Comm in Biosciences EBIO 334 3 Evolution BIOC 301 3 Biochemistry I BIOC 301 3 Biochemistry I

BIOC 341 3 Cell Biology

Core labs Core labs Core labs Core labs Course Cr hrs Course Title BIOC 211 2 Intermediate Experimental Biosci BIOC 311 2 Advanced Experimental BioSci

Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title BIOC 211 2 Experimental BioSciences lab EBIO 213 2 Intro EEB Lab BIOC 211 2 Intermediate Exp Biosci

EBIO 213 2 Intro EEB Lab

Elective lectures Elective lectures Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title BIOC 3XX 3 constrained elective in BIOC* BIOC 3XX 3 constrained elective in BIOC* EBIO XXX 3 constrained elective in EEB* EBIO 3XX 3 constrained elective in EEB* BIOC 3XX 3 constrained elective in BIOC* BIOC 3XX 3 constrained elective in BIOC* EBIO XXX 3 constrained elective in EEB* BIOC 3XX 3 constrained elective in BIOC** NSCI/ENGI 2XX 3 open elective in NSCI/ENGI** BIOC 3XX 3 constrained elective in BIOC* EBIO XXX 3 constrained elective in EEB* NSCI/ENGI 2XX 3 open elective in NSCI/ENGI***

NSCI/ENGI 2XX 3 open elective in NSCI/ENGI** EBIO/BIOC 3XX 3 open elective in Biosciences** EBIO/BIOC 3XX 3 open elective in Biosciences** NSCI/ENGI 2XX 3 open elective in NSCI/ENGI***

Elective labs Elective labs Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title BIOC 3xx or 4xx 1 Elective lab in BIOC*** BIOC 3xx or 4xx 1 Elective lab in BIOC*** EBIO XXX 1 elective lab in EEB**** EBIO/BIOC XXX 1 elective lab in EEB or BIOC****

BIOC 3xx or 4xx 1 Elective lab in BIOC*** EBIO/BIOC XXX 1 elective lab in EEB or BIOC^

Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title

BIOC 310 9 Independent Research BIOC 310 9 Independent Research EBIO 306 9 Independent Research BIOC 310/EBIO 306 9 Independent Research

Capstones Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title Course Cr hrs Course Title BIOC 4xx 3 capstone course**** BIOC 4xx 3 capstone course**** EBIO 4xx 3 capstone course^^ EBIO/BIOC 4XX 3 capstone course^

Credit hour tallies Credit hour tallies Credit hour tallies Credit hour tallies 24 Foundational courses 24 Foundational courses 24 Foundational courses 24 Foundational courses 24 Core courses 18 Core courses 13 Core courses 23 Core courses 9 Elective lecture courses 12 Elective lecture courses 18 Elective lecture courses 9 Elective lecture courses 1 Elective laboratory courses 2 Elective laboratory courses 2 Elective laboratory courses 1 Elective laboratory courses 9 Research 9 Research 9 Research 9 Research 3 Capstone courses 3 Capstone courses 3 Capstone courses 3 Capstone courses

70 TOTAL IN MAJOR 68 TOTAL IN MAJOR 69 TOTAL IN MAJOR 69 TOTAL IN MAJOR 130 TOTAL 128 TOTAL 129 TOTAL 129 TOTAL

Research

Capstones

Elective lectures Elective lectures

Elective labs Elective labs

Capstones Capstones

Research Research Research

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Appendix A: Proposed General Announcement Text [Currently under review w/the Registrar]

BioSciences

Overview | Undergraduate | Graduate | Faculty | Courses | Codes

The BioSciences department unites faculty engaged in research and teaching in a wide range of disciplines within the life sciences, creating a vibrant and diverse community of scholars. The department offers a broad range of introductory and advanced courses that lead to undergraduate BA and BS degrees with a Major in Biosciences with the option to choose one of the following major concentrations: Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Genetics, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Integrative Biology. In addition, a Minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and a Minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology are offered.

The BA degree offers a rigorous biological curriculum suitable for many career paths while allowing the flexibility for extended academic exploration in other areas. The BS degree includes similar academic rigor with the addition of experience conducting original research. While undergraduate research is required for the BS degree, all students regardless of their major and welcome and encouraged to participate in undergraduate research, availing themselves of the numerous research opportunities at Rice and in the Houston community.

Both the BA and BS degree with the Major in Biosciences and all major concentrations will prepare students for graduate, medical, or other professional schools and a wide range of careers in the life sciences. In addition, qualified students may apply to a specialized BA-MS-PhD program track. Additional information on departmental programs, courses, and advising is available at the BioSciences website.

The BioSciences department also oversees academic programs that lead to undergraduate degrees with Majors in Environmental Science (BA, BS) and Neuroscience (BA), as well as a Minor in Neuroscience. At the graduate-level, the BioSciences department administers graduate programs in Biochemistry and Cell Biology (PhD, MS) and in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (PhD, MS). In addition, some BioSciences faculty members participate in the Systems, Synthetic, and Physical Biology (SSPB) PhD program administered by the Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering (https://ibb.rice.edu/). Graduate studies include a combination of advanced coursework and individual research with faculty mentors.

For additional information regarding BioSciences and its associated academic programs, please see the department's website: https://biosciences.rice.edu/.

Proposed DRAFT GA Text (BA degree with a Major in Biosciences and 4 Major Concentrations), as of 01/10/2020

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https://biosciences.rice.edu

https://ibb.rice.edu

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BioSciences


Bachelor’s Program • Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Biosciences

o and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry

o and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

o and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

o and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree with a Major in Biosciences

o and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry

o and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

o and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

o and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

Minors • Minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

• Minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry

Outcomes | Requirements | Policies | Opportunities

Program Learning Outcomes for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry

Upon completing the BA Degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Biochemistry, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core concepts in biology. 2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of biochemistry. 3. Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological sciences and to use critical

thinking skills to evaluate primary and secondary sources of biological research. 4. Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science, including designing experiments and/or

building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.


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5. Demonstrate effective oral, written, and visual communication skills, including communicating science to diverse audiences.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry


Requirements for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major in Biochemistry

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing the BA degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Biochemistry must complete:

• A minimum of 62 credit hours to satisfy major requirements. • A minimum of 122 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. • A minimum of 60 credit hours outside of major requirements. • A minimum of 24 credit hours taken at the 300-level or above. • Core courses common to all major concentrations. • The requirements for the major concentration in Biochemistry. When students declare the major in

Biosciences, students must additionally identify and declare one of four major concentrations, either in:

o Biochemistry, or

o Cell Biology and Genetics, or

o Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, or

o Integrative Biology

The BA degree emphasizes broad foundational knowledge of biology with in depth exposure to the subfield of biochemistry. Biosciences majors are strongly encouraged to pursue their research interests through independent research experiences. The BA degree program offers greater flexibility than the BS due to fewer required independent research courses as detailed below.

The courses listed below satisfy the requirements for this major. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of the major’s academic advisor, or where applicable, the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by the major's Official Certifier.) Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document the courses to be taken.

Because of the common core requirements, it is possible for students to change their major concentration at any time, even after initially declaring the major. To do so, please contact the Office of the Registrar.


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Summary Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry

Minimum of 62

Total Credit Hours Required for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry

Minimum of 122

Degree Requirements Core Requirements Non-Biology Courses

MATH 101 or MATH 105

SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS I AP/OTH CREDIT IN CALCULUS I

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SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS II AP/OTH CREDIT IN CALCULUS II

3

CHEM 121 or CHEM 111

GENERAL CHEMISTRY I1

AP/OTH CREDIT IN GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 3


GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB I1

AP/OTH CREDIT IN GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB I 1

PHYS 125 GENERAL PHYSICS (WITH LAB)1 4

STAT 305 INTRO TO STAT FOR BIOSCIENCES 4

Core Lecture Courses

BIOC 201 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I 3

EBIO 202 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II 3

Elective Lecture Course 3

Select 1 elective course from courses offered by Natural Sciences/Engineering (must be 3 credit hours

and at 200-level or above)

Major Concentration in Biochemistry

Major Concentration - Core Non-Biology Courses

CHEM 122 GENERAL CHEMISTY II1 3

CHEM 124 GENERAL CHEMSTSRY II LAB1 1

CHEM 211 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3

PHYS 126 GENERAL PHYSICS II (WITH LAB)1 4

Major Concentration - Core Lecture Courses

BIOC 301 BIOCHEMISTRY I 3

BIOC 302 BIOCHEMISTRY II 3

BIOC 352 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES 3


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Major Concentration - Advanced Courses in Biochemistry

Select 2 courses from the following: 6

BIOC 335 CELL & MOLECULAR ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

BIOC 341 CELL BIOLOGY

BIOC 344 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

BIOC 368 MONSTER

BIOC 385 FUNDAMENTALS OF NEUROSCIENCE

TRANSFER CREDIT IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOC 390

BIOLOGY

BIOC 424 MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY

BIOC 425 PLANT MOLECULAR GENETICS

BIOC 445 ADVANCED MOLECULAR GENETICS

BIOC 447 BIOLOGY & MEDICINE

ADVANCED CELL & MOLECULAR BIOC 449

NEUROBIOLOGY

BIOC 450 VIRUSES & INFECTIOUS DISEASES

BIOC 455 COMPUTATIONAL SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY

BIOC 460 CANCER BIOLOGY

BIOC 464 EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX

BIOC 470 COMPUTATION WITH BIOLOGICAL DATA

BIOC 481 MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS

BIOC 482 STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY

EBIO 328 EVOLUTION OF GENES & GENOMES

Major Concentration - Core Laboratory Courses

BIOC 211 ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL BIOSCI 2


Major Concentration - Advanced Laboratory Courses

Select 2 courses from the following: 2-3

BIOC 310 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (must be for at least 3 credit hours)


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BIOC 313 INTRODUCTORY SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY

BIOC 318 MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

BIOC 320 LABORATORY IN TISSUE CULTURE

BIOC 333 BIOINNOVATION STUDIO

LABORATORY TRANSFER CREDIT IN BIOC 393

BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY

Major Concentration - Capstone Requirement

Select 1 course from the following: 3



BIOC 445 ADVANCED MOLECULAR & GENETIC


ADVANCED CELL & MOLECULAR BIOC 449

NEUROBIOLOGY








Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and Major Concentration in Biochemistry

Minimum of 62

University Graduation Requirements* 60

Total Credit Hours Minimum of 122

*Includes coursework completed as distribution credit, FWIS, LPAP, upper-level, residency (hours taken at Rice), 60 hours outside of the major (if applicable), and any additional academic program requirements. The “hours outside of the major” requirement may include all of the above university requirements.

1 CHEM 151 may be substituted for CHEM 121 or CHEM 111; CHEM 153 may be substituted for CHEM 123 or CHEM 113; CHEM 152 may be substituted for CHEM 122 or CHEM 112, and CHEM 154 may be substituted for


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CHEM 124 or CHEM 114; PHYS 101 and PHYS 103 or PHYS 111 may be substituted for PHYS 125; PHYS 102 and PHYS 104 or and PHYS 112 may be substituted for PHYS 126.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics


Program Learning Outcomes for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

Upon completing the BA Degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core concepts in biology. 2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of cell biology and genetics. 3. Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological sciences and to use critical


building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. 5. Demonstrate effective oral, written, and visual communication skills, including communicating

science to diverse audiences.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics


Requirements for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing the BA degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics must complete:

• A minimum of 60 credit hours to satisfy major requirements. • A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. • A minimum of 60 credit hours outside of major requirements. • A minimum of 28 credit hours taken at the 300-level or above. • Core courses common to all major concentrations.


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• The requirements for the major concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics. When students declare the major in Biosciences, students must additionally identify and declare one of four major concentrations, either in:

o Biochemistry, or




The BA degree emphasizes broad foundational knowledge of biology with in-depth exposure to the subfield of cell biology and genetics. Biosciences majors are strongly encouraged to pursue their research interests through independent research experiences. The BA degree program offers greater flexibility than the BS due to fewer required independent research courses as detailed below.



Summary Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

Minimum of 60

Total Credit Hours Required for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

Minimum of 120




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3









Core Lecture Courses




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Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics



CHEM 124 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB II1 1




BIOC 341 CELL BIOLOGY 3

BIOC 344 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENETICS 3

Major Concentration - Advanced Courses in Cell Biology and Genetics


BIOC 302 BIOCHEMISTRY II

BIOC 331 BIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES

BIOC 334 EVOLUTION


BIOC 352 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES

BIOC 368 MONSTER

BIOC 372 IMMUNOLOGY

BIOC 380 NEUROSYSTEMS


BIOC 390 TRANSFER CREDIT IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY



BIOC 442 BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE

BIOC 443 DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROBIOLOGY


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BIOC 445 ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENETICS


BIOC 449 ADVANCED CELL & MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY


EBIO 455 COMPUTATIONAL SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY




BIOC 328 EVOLUTION OF GENES & GENOMES

Major Concentration - Core Laboratory Course

BIOC 211 INTERMEDIATE EXPERIMENTAL BIOSCI 2



BIOC 310 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (must be for at least 3 hours)

BIOC 311 ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL BIOSCIENCES





LABORATORY TRANSFER CREDIT IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOC 393

BIOLOGY

BIOC 415 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY

BIOC 417 ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE







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Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

Minimum of 60




1 CHEM 151 may be substituted for CHEM 121 or CHEM 111; CHEM 153 may be substituted for CHEM 123 or CHEM 113; CHEM 152 may be substituted for CHEM 122 or CHEM 112, and CHEM 154 may be substituted for CHEM 124 or CHEM 114; PHYS 101 and PHYS 103 or PHYS 111 may be substituted for PHYS 125; PHYS 102 and PHYS 104 or and PHYS 112 may be substituted for PHYS 126.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology


Program Learning Outcomes for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Upon completing the BA Degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core concepts in biology. 2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of ecology and evolutionary biology. 3. Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological sciences and to use critical

thinking skills to evaluate primary and secondary sources of biological research.


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4. Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science, including designing experiments and/or building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.


Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology


Requirements for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing the BA degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology must complete:

• A minimum of 61 credit hours to satisfy major requirements. • A minimum of 121 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. • A minimum of 60 credit hours outside of major requirements. • A minimum of 36 credit hours taken at the 300-level or above. • Core courses common to all major concentrations. • The requirements for the major concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. When students

declare the major in Biosciences, students must additionally identify and declare one of four major concentrations, either in:

o Biochemistry, or




The BA degree emphasizes broad foundational knowledge of biology with in depth exposure to the subfield of ecology and evolutionary biology. Biosciences majors are strongly encouraged to pursue their research interests through independent research experiences. The BA degree program offers greater flexibility than the BS due to fewer required independent research courses as detailed below.




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Summary Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Minimum of 60

Total Credit Hours Required for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Minimum of 120




3



3









Core Lecture Course






Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology


BIOC 325 ECOLOGY 3

BIOC 334 EVOLUTION 3

BIOC 338 DESIGN & ANALYSIS OF BIOL EXP 3

EBIO 412 ADV COMM IN BIOSCIENCES 2

Major Concentration - Advanced Courses in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology


EBIO 321 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

EBIO 323 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY


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EBIO 326 INSECT BIOLOGY


EBIO 329 ANIMAL BIOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY

EBIO 331 BIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES

EBIO 340 GLOBAL BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES

EBIO 372 CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS

Major Concentration Advanced Biochemistry and Cell Biology Courses

Select 2 courses from the following or take an additional 3 courses from the Major

Concentration Advanced Courses in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology requirement 6

BIOC 301 BIOCHEMISTRY I




BIOC 344 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENETICS


BIOC 368 MONSTER

BIOC 372 IMMUNOLOGY














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EBIO 213 INTRO EEB LAB 2

Major Concentration - Advanced Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory Courses


INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (must be for at least 3 credit EBIO 306

hours)

EBIO 316 LAB MODULE IN ECOLOGY

EBIO 317 LAB MODULE IN BEHAVIOR

EBIO 319 TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY

EBIO 324 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY LAB

EBIO 327 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

EBIO 330 INSECT BIOLOGY LAB

EBIO 337 FIELD BIRD BIOLOGY LAB

Major Concentration - Advanced Biochemistry and Cell Biology Laboratory Courses

Select 1 course from the following or take an additional course from the Major

Concentration Advanced Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory requirement 1-2







BIOLOGY




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Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Minimum of 61





Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology


Program Learning Outcomes for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

Upon completing the BA Degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Integrative Biology, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core concepts in biology. 2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of at least two of the following: biochemistry, cell

biology and genetics, ecology and evolutionary biology. 3. Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological sciences and to use critical


building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. 5. Demonstrate effective oral, written, and visual communication skills, including communicating

science to diverse audiences.


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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology


Requirements for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing the BA degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Integrative Biology must complete:

• A minimum of 61 credit hours to satisfy major requirements. • A minimum of 121 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. • A minimum of 60 credit hours outside of major requirements. • A minimum of 27 credit hours taken at the 300-level or above. • Core courses common to all major concentrations. • The requirements for the major concentration in Integrative Biology. When students declare the

major in Biosciences, students must additionally identify and declare one of four major concentrations, either in:

o Biochemistry, or




The BA degree emphasizes broad foundational knowledge of biology with in-depth exposure to the subfield of integrative biology. Biosciences majors are strongly encouraged to pursue their research interests through independent research experiences. The BA degree program offers greater flexibility than the BS due to fewer required independent research courses as detailed below.

The courses listed below satisfy the requirements for this major. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of the major’s academic advisor, or where applicable, the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by the major's Official Certifier.) Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document the courses to be taken


Summary Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

Minimum of 61

Total Credit Hours Required for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

Minimum of 121


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3



3









Core Lecture Course






Major Concentration in Integrative Biology






EBIO 325 ECOLOGY 3

EBIO 334 EVOLUTION 3








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EBIO 338 DESIGN & ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL EXPERIMENTS



Major Concentration - Advanced Course in Cell and Molecular Biology


BIOC 300 PARADIGMS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY


BIOC 332 SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY




BIOC 361 METABOLIC ENGINEERING FOR GLOBAL HEALTH

BIOC 368 MONSTER

BIOC 372 IMMUNOLOGY












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BIOC 211 EXPERIMENTAL BIOSCIENCES LAB 2




BIOC 310/EBIO 306 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (must be for at least 3 hours)

EBIO 311 ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL BIOSCIENCES

EBIO 313 INTRODUCTORY SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY

EBIO 318 MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

EBIO 320 LABORATORY IN TISSUE CULTURE

EBIO 333 BIOINNOVATION STUDIO

LABORATORY TRANSFER CREDIT IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL EBIO 393

BIOLOGY

EBIO 415 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY










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BIOLOGY











Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

Minimum of 61






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Policies for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry

Program Restrictions and Exclusions Students pursuing the major in Biosciences should be aware of the following program restriction:

• Students pursuing the major in Biosciences may pursue only one major concentration. • Students pursuing the major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Biochemistry may not

additionally declare the minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.

Policies for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics


• Students pursuing the major in Biosciences may pursue only one major concentration. • Students pursuing the major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Cell Biology and

Genetics may not additionally declare the minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.

Policies for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology


• Students pursuing the major in Biosciences may pursue only one major concentration. • Students pursuing the major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Ecology and

Evolutionary Biology may not additionally declare the minor in in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Policies for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology


• Students pursuing the major in Biosciences may pursue only one major concentration. • Students pursuing the major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Integrative Biology may

not additionally declare the minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. • Students pursuing the major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Integrative Biology may

not additionally declare the minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.


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POLICIES TAB FOR THE 4 MAJOR CONCENTRATIONS WILL BE THE SAME:

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry Outcomes | Requirements | Policies | Opportunities

Opportunities for the BA Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry Academic Honors

The university recognizes academic excellence achieved over an undergraduate’s academic history at Rice. For information on university honors, please see Latin Honors (summa cum laude, magna cum

laude, and cum laude) and Distinction in Research and Creative Work. Some departments have department-specific Honors awards or designations.

Departmental Honors

Instructions on applying for the Distinction in Research and Creative Work award from the Department of BioSciences can be found at the department website, by clicking on the link for Undergraduate

Studies, at: https://biosciences.rice.edu/.

Research in the Biosciences

Research is highly encouraged for all Biosciences majors, and there are many opportunities for independent research at Rice. Information about research for credit and research internships specific to the Department of BioSciences can be found at the department website, by clicking on the link for Undergraduate Studies, at: https://biosciences.rice.edu/.

Additional Information

For additional information, please see the BioSciences website: https://biosciences.rice.edu/.


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Appendix A: Proposed General Announcement Text [Currently under review w/the Registrar]

BioSciences


The BioSciences department unites faculty engaged in research and teaching in a wide range of disciplines within the life sciences, creating a vibrant and diverse community of scholars. The department offers a broad range of introductory and advanced courses that lead to undergraduate BA and BS degrees with a Major in Biosciences with the option to choose one of the following major concentrations: Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Genetics, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Integrative Biology. In addition, a Minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and a Minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology are offered.

The BA degree offers a rigorous biological curriculum suitable for many career paths while allowing the flexibility for extended academic exploration in other areas. The BS degree includes similar academic rigor with the addition of experience conducting original research. While undergraduate research is required for the BS degree, all students regardless of their major and welcome and encouraged to participate in undergraduate research, availing themselves of the numerous research opportunities at Rice and in the Houston community.

Both the BA and BS degree with the Major in Biosciences and all major concentrations will prepare students for graduate, medical, or other professional schools and a wide range of careers in the life sciences. In addition, qualified students may apply to a specialized BA-MS-PhD program track. Additional information on departmental programs, courses, and advising is available at the BioSciences website.

The BioSciences department also oversees academic programs that lead to undergraduate degrees with Majors in Environmental Science (BA, BS) and Neuroscience (BA), as well as a Minor in Neuroscience. At the graduate-level, the BioSciences department administers graduate programs in Biochemistry and Cell Biology (PhD, MS) and in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (PhD, MS). In addition, some BioSciences faculty members participate in the Systems, Synthetic, and Physical Biology (SSPB) PhD program administered by the Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering (https://ibb.rice.edu/). Graduate studies include a combination of advanced coursework and individual research with faculty mentors.

For additional information regarding BioSciences and its associated academic programs, please see the department's website: https://biosciences.rice.edu/.

Proposed DRAFT GA Text (BS degree with a Major in Biosciences and 4 Major Concentrations), as of 01/10/2020


https://ibb.rice.edu

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BioSciences


Bachelor’s Program • Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Biosciences

o and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry o and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics o and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology o and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree with a Major in Biosciences o and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry o and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics o and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology o and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

Minors • Minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology • Minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry


Program Learning Outcomes for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry

Upon completing the BS Degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Biochemistry, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core concepts in biology. 2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of biochemistry. 3. Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological sciences and to use critical



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4. Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science through original research, including designing experiments and/or building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.


Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry


Requirements for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major in Biochemistry

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing the BS degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Biochemistry must complete:

• A minimum of 70 credit hours to satisfy major requirements. • A minimum of 130 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. • A minimum of 60 credit hours outside of major requirements. • A minimum of 33 credit hours taken at the 300-level or above. • Core courses common to all major concentrations. • The requirements for the major concentration in Biochemistry. When students declare the major in

Biosciences, students must additionally identify and declare one of four major concentrations, either in:

o Biochemistry, or




The BS degree emphasizes broad foundational knowledge of biology with in-depth exposure to the subfield of biochemistry that includes independent research.




Summary Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Minimum Biochemistry of 70 Total Credit Hours Required for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Minimum Concentration in Biochemistry of 130

Degree Requirements Core Requirements Non-Biology Courses MATH 101 or MATH 105


3



3







PHYS 125 GENERAL PHYSICS (WITH LAB)1 4 STAT 305 INTRO TO STAT FOR BIOSCIENCES 4 Core Lecture Course BIOC 201 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I 3 EBIO 202 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II 3 Elective Lecture Course 3 Select 1 elective course from courses offered by Natural Sciences/Engineering (must be 3 credit hours


Major Concentration in Biochemistry





PHYS 126 GENERAL PHYSICS II (WITH LAB)1 4



BIOC 302 BIOCHEMISTRY II 3

BIOC 352 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES 3


Major Concentration - Advanced Courses in Biochemistry




BIOC 344 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

BIOC 368 MONSTER





BIOC 445 ADVANCED MOLECULAR GENETICS














Major Concentration - Advanced Laboratory Course

Select 1 course from the following: 1-2

BIOC 310 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (must be for at least 3 hours)






LABORATORY TRANSFER CREDIT IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOC 393 BIOLOGY

Major Concentration - Independent Research 9

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (must be taken for a minimum of 3 BIOC 310 credit hours per semester for at least 3 semesters)





BIOC 445 ADVANCED MOLECULAR & GENETICS








Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry

Minimum of 70




1CHEM 151 may be substituted for CHEM 121 or CHEM 111; CHEM 153 may be substituted for CHEM 123 or CHEM 113; CHEM 152 may be substituted for CHEM 122 or CHEM 112, and CHEM 154 may be substituted for CHEM 124


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or CHEM 114; PHYS 101 and PHYS 103 or PHYS 111 may be substituted for PHYS 125; PHYS 102 and PHYS 104 or and PHYS 112 may be substituted for PHYS 126.

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics


Program Learning Outcomes for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

Upon completing the BS Degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core concepts in biology. 2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of cell biology and genetics. 3. Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological sciences and to use critical

thinking skills to evaluate primary and secondary sources of biological research. 4. Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science through original research, including

designing experiments and/or building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.


Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics


Requirements for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing the BS degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics must complete:

• A minimum of 68 credit hours to satisfy major requirements. • A minimum of 128 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. • A minimum of 60 credit hours outside of major requirements. • A minimum of 37 credit hours taken at the 300-level or above.


• Core courses common to all major concentrations. • The requirements for the major concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics. When students declare

the major in Biosciences, students must additionally identify and declare one of four major concentrations, either in:

o Biochemistry, or




The BS degree emphasizes broad foundational knowledge of biology with in-depth exposure to the subfield of cell biology and genetics that includes independent research.



Summary Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

Minimum of 68

Total Credit Hours Required for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

Minimum of 128



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3







PHYS 125 GENERAL PHYSICS (WITH LAB)1 4 STAT 305 INTRO TO STAT FOR BIOSCIENCES 4 Core Lecture Course BIOC 201 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I 3


EBIO 202 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II 3 Elective Lecture Course 3 Select 1 elective course from courses offered by Natural Sciences/Engineering (must be 3 credit hours


Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

Major Concentration - Non-Biology Courses


CHEM 124 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB1 1





BIOC 344 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENETICS 3

Major Concentration - Advanced Courses in Cell Biology and Genetics



BIOC 331 BIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES



BIOC 368 MONSTER

BIOC 372 IMMUNOLOGY



BIOC 390 TRANSFER CREDIT IN BIOCHEMISTRY










EBIO 455 COMPUTATIONAL SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY









INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (must be for at least 3 BIOC 310 hours)






LABORATORY TRANSFER CREDIT IN BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOC 393 CELL BIOLOGY




INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (must be taken for a BIOC 310 minimum of 3 credit hours per semester for at least 3

semesters)



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Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics

Minimum of 68

University Graduation Requirements 60





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Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology


Program Learning Outcomes for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Upon completing the BS Degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core concepts in biology. 2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of ecology and evolutionary biology. 3. Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological sciences and to use critical




Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology


Requirements for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing the BS degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology must complete:

• A minimum of 69 credit hours to satisfy major requirements. • A minimum of 129 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. • A minimum of 60 credit hours outside of major requirements. • A minimum of 45 credit hours taken at the 300-level or above. • Core courses common to all major concentrations. • The requirements for the major concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. When students

declare the major in Biosciences, students must additionally identify and declare one of four major concentrations, either in:

o Biochemistry, or





The BS degree emphasizes broad foundational knowledge of biology with in depth exposure to the subfield of ecology and evolutionary biology that includes independent research.



Summary Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Minimum of 69

Total Credit Hours Required for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Minimum of 129



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3







PHYS 125 GENERAL PHYSICS (WITH LAB)1 4 STAT 305 INTRO TO STAT FOR BIOSCIENCES 4 Core Lecture Course BIOC 201 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I 3 EBIO 202 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II 3 Elective Lecture Course 3 Select 1 elective course from courses offered by Natural Sciences/Engineering (must be 3 credit hours



Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology


BIOC 325 ECOLOGY 3

BIOC 334 EVOLUTION 3

BIOC 338 DESIGN & ANALYSIS OF BIOL EXP 3

EBIO 412 ADV COMM IN BIOSCIENCES 2











Major Concentration - Advanced Biochemistry and Cell Biology Courses

Select 2 courses from the following or take an additional 2 courses from the Major

Concentration Advanced Courses in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology requirement: 6

BIOC 301 BIOCHEMISTRY I






BIOC 368 MONSTER

BIOC 372 IMMUNOLOGY





















Major Concentration - Advanced Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory Course


EBIO 306 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (must be for at least 3 credit hours)









Major Concentration - Advanced Biochemistry and Cell Biology Laboratory Course

Select 1 course from the following or take an additional course from the Major 1-2 Concentration Advanced Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory requirement






LABORATORY TRANSFER CREDIT IN BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOC 393 CELL BIOLOGY




EBIO 306 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (must be taken for a minimum of 3 credit hours per semester for at least 3 semesters)





Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Minimum Ecology and Evolutionary Biology of 69

University Graduation Requirements 60

Minimum Total Credit Hours of 129 *Includes coursework completed as distribution credit, FWIS, LPAP, upper-level, residency (hours taken at Rice), 60 hours outside of the major (if applicable), and any additional academic program requirements. The “hours outside of the major” requirement may include all of the above university requirements.


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Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology


Program Learning Outcomes for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

Upon completing the BS Degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Integrative Biology, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core concepts in biology. 2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of at least two of the following: biochemistry, cell

biology and genetics, ecology and evolutionary biology. 3. Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological sciences and to use critical




Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology


Requirements for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing the BS degree with a major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Integrative Biology must complete:


• A minimum of 69 credit hours to satisfy major requirements. • A minimum of 129 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. • A minimum of 60 credit hours outside of major requirements. • A minimum of 36 credit hours taken at the 300-level or above. • Core courses common to all major concentrations. • The requirements for the major concentration in Integrative Biology. When students declare the

major in Biosciences, students must additionally identify and declare one of four major concentrations, either in:

o Biochemistry, or




The BS degree emphasizes broad foundational knowledge of biology with in-depth exposure to two or more of the subfields of biochemistry, cell biology and genetics, or ecology and evolutionary biology.



Summary Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

Minimum of 69

Total Credit Hours Required for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

Minimum of 129



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STAT 305 INTRO TO STAT FOR BIOSCIENCES 4 Core Lecture Course BIOC 201 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I 3 EBIO 202 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II 3 Elective Lecture Course 3 Select 1 elective course from courses offered by Natural Sciences/Engineering (must be 3 credit hours


Major Concentration in Integrative Biology






EBIO 325 ECOLOGY 3

EBIO 334 EVOLUTION 3











EBIO 338 DESIGN & ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL EXPERIMENTS




Major Concentration - Advanced Course in Cell and Molecular Biology


BIOC 300 PARADIGMS IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY


BIOC 332 SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY




BIOC 361 METABOLIC ENGINEERING FOR GLOBAL HEALTH

BIOC 368 MONSTER

BIOC 372 IMMUNOLOGY




















BIOC 211 EXPERIMENTAL BIOSCIENCES LAB 2


Major Concentration - Advanced Laboratory Course


BIOC 310/EBIO 306 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (must be for at least 3 hours)

















Independent Research (must be taken for a minimum of 3 BIOC 310 credit hours per semester for at least 3 semesters)





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Total Credit Hours Required for the Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

Minimum of 69






Policies for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry


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• Students pursuing the major in Biosciences may pursue only one major concentration. • Students pursuing the major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Biochemistry may not

additionally declare the minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.

Policies for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics


• Students pursuing the major in Biosciences may pursue only one major concentration. • Students pursuing the major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Cell Biology and

Genetics may not additionally declare the minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.

Policies for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Program Restrictions and Exclusions

Students pursuing the major in Biosciences should be aware of the following program restriction: • Students pursuing the major in Biosciences may pursue only one major concentration. • Students pursuing the major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Ecology and

Evolutionary Biology may not additionally declare the minor in in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Policies for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Integrative Biology


• Students pursuing the major in Biosciences may pursue only one major concentration. • Students pursuing the major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Integrative Biology may

not additionally declare the minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. • Students pursuing the major in Biosciences and a major concentration in Integrative Biology may

not additionally declare the minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

POLICIES TAB FOR THE 4 MAJOR CONCENTRATIONS WILL BE THE SAME:


Bachelor of Science (BS) with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry Outcomes | Requirements | Policies | Opportunities

Opportunities for the BS Degree with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry Academic Honors

The university recognizes academic excellence achieved over an undergraduate’s academic history at Rice. For information on university honors, please see Latin Honors (summa cum laude, magna cum

laude, and cum laude) and Distinction in Research and Creative Work. Some departments have department-specific Honors awards or designations.

Departmental Honors

Instructions on applying for the Distinction in Research and Creative Work award from the Department of BioSciences can be found at the department website, by clicking on the link for Undergraduate

Studies, at: https://biosciences.rice.edu/.

Research in the Biosciences

Research is highly encouraged for all Biosciences majors, and there are many opportunities for independent research at Rice. Information about research for credit and research internships specific to the Department of BioSciences can be found at the department website, by clicking on the link for Undergraduate Studies, at: https://biosciences.rice.edu/.

Additional Information

For additional information, please see the BioSciences website: https://biosciences.rice.edu/.





Core Courses CHEM 122 Gen Chem II w/lab not relevant not relevant not relevant introduced not relevant CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I not relevant not relevant not relevant introduced not relevant EBIO 325 Ecology reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced EBIO 334 Evolution reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 301 Biochemistry I reinforced reinforced introduced reinforced reinforced BIOC 341 Cell Biology advanced reinforced advanced reinforced advanced

Core Lab Courses

BIOC 211 Intermediate Experimental Biosci reinforced introduced reinforced reinforced reinforced EBIO 213 Intro EEB Lab introduced introduced introduced introduced introduced

Elective Lectures BIOC 302 Biochemistry II advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 335 Cell & Molecular Animal Physiology advanced advanced advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 344 Molecular Biology & Genetics advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 352 Physical Chemistry for Biosciences advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 368 Monster reinforced reinforced not relevant not relevant reinforced BIOC 372 Immunology advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 380 Neurosystems advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 385 Fundamentals of Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 390 Transfer Credit in Biochemistry & Cell Bio advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 424 Microbiology & Biotechnology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 425 Plant Molecular Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 442 Behavioral Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 443 Developmental Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 445 Advanced Molecular & Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 447 Biology & Medicine advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 449 Advanced Cell & Molecular Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 450 Viruses & Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 455 Computational Synthetic Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 460 Cancer Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 464 Extracellular Matrix advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 470 Computation with Biological Data advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 481 Structural Biophysics I advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 482 Structural Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 321 Animal Behavior advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 323 Conservation Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 326 Insect Biology advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 328 Evolution of Genes & Genomes advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 331 Biology of Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 340 Global Biogeochemical Cycles reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 372 Coral Reef Ecosystems advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 391 Transfer Credit in Ecology & Evolution advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced

Research BIOC 310 Independent Research advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 401 Honors Research I advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 402 Honors Research II advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 306 Independent Research advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 403 Honors Research I advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 404 Honors Research II advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Proposed Major in Biosciences - BS/Integrative Biology - Curriculum Map

Course Number Course Title

PLO1 : Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core

concepts in biology.

PLO2 : Demonstrate an advanced understanding

of at least two of the following: biochemistry, cell biology & genetics, ecology & evolutionary

biology.

PLO3 : Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological

sciences and to use critical thinking skills to evaluate primary and secondary sources of biological

research.

PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science through original

research, including designing experiments

and/or building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and

interpreting data.

PLO5 : Demonstrate effective oral, written, and visual communication skills,

including communicating science to diverse audiences.

Foundation Courses

MATH 101 Calculus I Not relevant not relevant Not relevant introduced not relevant MATH 102 Calculus II not relevant not relevant not relevant introduced not relevant CHEM 121 General Chemistry I w.lab not relevant not relevant not relevant introduced not relevant PHYS 125 General Physics w/lab not relevant not relevant not relevant introduced not relevant STAT 305 Intro to stats for Biosci not relevant not relevant introduced introduced introduced BIOC 201 Introductory Biology I introduced not relevant introduced introduced introduced EBIO 202 Introductory Biology II introduced not relevant introduced introduced introduced

Elective Labs BIOC 311 Advanced Experimental Biosciences reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 313 Experimental Synthetic Biology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 318 Microbiology Laboratory reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 320 Laboratory in Tissue Culture reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 333 Bioinnovation Studio reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 393 Lab Transfer in Biochemistry & Cell Bio reinforced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 415 Experimental Physiology advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 417 Advanced Experimental Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 316 Lab Module in Ecology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 317 Lab Module in Behavior reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 319 Tropical Field Biology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 324 Conservation Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 327 Biological Diversity reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 330 Insect Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 337 Field Bird Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 393 Laboratory Transfer Credit in Biosciences reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced

Capstone BIOC 424 Microbiology & Biotechnology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 425 Plant Molecular Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 445 Advanced Molecular & Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 447 Biology & Medicine advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 449 Advanced Cell & Molecular Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 450 Viruses & Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 455 Computational Synthetic Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 460 Cancer Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 464 Extracellular Matrix advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 470 Computation with Biological Data advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 481 Molecular Biophysics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 482 Structural Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 323 Conservation Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 331 Biology of Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Core Courses CHEM 122 Gen Chem II w/lab not relevant not relevant not relevant introduced not relevant CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I not relevant not relevant not relevant introduced not relevant BIOC 301 Biochemistry I reinforced introduced introduced reinforced reinforced BIOC 341 Cell Biology advanced reinforced advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 344 Molecular Biology & Genetics advanced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced

Core Lab Courses BIOC 211 Intermediate Experimental Biosci reinforced introduced reinforced reinforced reinforced

Elective Lectures BIOC 302 Biochemistry II reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 331 Biology of Infectious Disease reinforced reinforced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 334 Evolution reinforced reinforced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 335 Cell & Molecular Animal Physiology advanced advanced advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 352 Physical Chemistry for Biosciences advanced not relevant reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 368 Monster reinforced not relevant not relevant not relevant reinforced BIOC 372 Immunology advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 380 Neurosystems advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 385 Fundamentals of Neuroscience reinforced reinforced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 390 Transfer Credit in Biochemistry & Cell Bio advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 424 Microbiology & Biotechnology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 425 Plant Molecular Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 442 Behavioral Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 443 Developmental Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 445 Advanced Molecular & Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 447 Biology & Medicine advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 449 Advanced Cell & Molecular Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 450 Viruses & Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 455 Computational Synthetic Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 460 Cancer Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 464 Extracellular Matrix advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 470 Computation with Biological Data advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 328 Evolution of Genes & Genomes advanced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced

Proposed Major in Biosciences - BA/Cell & Genetics - Curriculum Map





of cell biology and genetics.

PLO3 : Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the

biological sciences and to use critical thinking skills to evaluate primary

and secondary sources of biological research.

PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science, including designing experiments and/or building mathematical models, and collecting,

analyzing, and interpreting data.

PLO5 : Demonstrate effective oral, written, and visual communication skills, including

communicating science to diverse audiences.

Foundation Courses


Elective Labs BIOC 310 Independent Research (> 3 hours) reinforced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 311 Advanced Experimental BioSci reinforced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 313 Experimental Synthetic Biology reinforced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 318 Microbiology Laboratory reinforced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 320 Laboratory in Tissue Culture reinforced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 333 Bioinnovation Studio reinforced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 415 Experimental Physiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 417 Advanced Experimental Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 393 Lab Transfer in Biochemistry & Cell Bio reinforced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced

Capstone BIOC 424 Microbiology & Biotechnology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 425 Plant Molecular Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 445 Advanced Molecular & Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 447 Biology & Medicine advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 449 Advanced Cell & Molecular Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 450 Viruses & Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 455 Computational Synthetic Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 460 Cancer Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 464 Extracellular Matrix advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 470 Computation with Biological Data advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 481 Structural Biophysics I advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 482 Structural Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Core Lab Courses EBIO 213 Intro EEB Lab introduced introduced introduced introduced introduced

Elective Lectures BIOC 301 Biochemistry I advanced not relevant introduced reinforced reinforced BIOC 302 Biochemistry II advanced not relevant reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 335 Cell & Molecular Animal Physiology advanced reinforced advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 341 Cell Biology advanced not relevant advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 344 Molecular Biology & Genetics advanced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 352 Physical Chemistry for Biosciences advanced not relevant reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 368 Monster reinforced not relevant not relevant not relevant reinforced BIOC 372 Immunology advanced not relevant reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 380 Neurosystems advanced not relevant reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 385 Fundamentals of Neuroscience advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 390 Transfer Credit in Biochemistry & Cell Bio advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 424 Microbiology & Biotechnology advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 425 Plant Molecular Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 442 Behavioral Neuroscience advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 443 Developmental Neurobiology advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 445 Advanced Molecular & Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 447 Biology & Medicine advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 449 Advanced Cell & Molecular Neurobiology advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 450 Viruses & Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 455 Computational Synthetic Biology advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 460 Cancer Biology advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 464 Extracellular Matrix advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 470 Computation with Biological Data advanced not relevant reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 481 Structural Biophysics I advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 482 Structural Biology advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced EBIO 321 Animal Behavior advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 323 Conservation Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 326 Insect Biology advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 328 Evolution of Genes & Genomes advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 331 Biology of Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 340 Global Biogeochemical Cycles reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 372 Coral Reef Ecosystems advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 391 Transfer Credit in Ecology & Evolution advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced

Capstone EBIO 323 Conservation Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 331 Biology of Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Proposed Major in Biosciences - BA/Ecology & Evolution - Curriculum Map





of ecology and evolutionary biology.



research.

PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science, including designing experiments and/or building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and

interpreting data.



Foundation Courses


Core Courses EBIO 325 Ecology reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced EBIO 334 Evolution reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced EBIO 338 Design & Analysis of Bio Experiments reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced EBIO 412 Adv Communcation in Biosciences not relevant not relevant reinforced reinforced advanced

Elective Labs BIOC 310 Independent Research (> 3 hours) reinforced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 311 Advanced Experimental Biosciences reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 313 Experimental Synthetic Biology reinforced not relevant advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 318 Microbiology Laboratory reinforced not relevant advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 320 Laboratory in Tissue Culture reinforced not relevant advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 333 Bioinnovation Studio reinforced not relevant advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 393 Lab Transfer in Biochemistry & Cell Bio reinforced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 415 Experimental Physiology advanced not relevant advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 417 Advanced Experimental Neuroscience advanced not relevant advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 306 Independent Research (> 3 hours) reinforced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 316 Lab Module in Ecology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 317 Lab Module in Behavior reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 319 Tropical Field Biology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 324 Conservation Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 327 Biological Diversity reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 330 Insect Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 337 Field Bird Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 393 Laboratory Transfer Credit in Biosciences reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced


Core Lab Courses


Elective Lectures BIOC 302 Biochemistry II advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 335 Cell & Molecular Animal Physiology advanced advanced advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 344 Molecular Biology & Genetics advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 352 Physical Chemistry for Biosciences advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 368 Monster reinforced reinforced not relevant not relevant reinforced BIOC 372 Immunology advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 380 Neurosystems advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 385 Fundamentals of Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 390 Transfer Credit in Biochemistry & Cell Bio advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 424 Microbiology & Biotechnology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 425 Plant Molecular Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 442 Behavioral Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 443 Developmental Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 445 Advanced Molecular & Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 447 Biology & Medicine advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 449 Advanced Cell & Molecular Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 450 Viruses & Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 455 Computational Synthetic Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 460 Cancer Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 464 Extracellular Matrix advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 470 Computation with Biological Data advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 481 Molecular Biophysics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 482 Structural Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 321 Animal Behavior advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 323 Conservation Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 326 Insect Biology advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 328 Evolution of Genes & Genomes advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 331 Biology of Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 340 Global Biogeochemical Cycles reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 372 Coral Reef Ecosystems advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 391 Transfer Credit in Ecology & Evolution advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced

Proposed Major in Biosciences - BA/Integrative Biology - Curriculum Map






biology.



research.

PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science, including designing experiments and/or building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and

interpreting data.



Foundation Courses


Elective Labs BIOC 310 Independent Research (> 3 hours) reinforced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 311 Advanced Experimental Biosciences reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 313 Experimental Synthetic Biology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 318 Microbiology Laboratory reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 320 Laboratory in Tissue Culture reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 333 Bioinnovation Studio reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 393 Lab Transfer in Biochemistry & Cell Bio reinforced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 415 Experimental Physiology advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 417 Advanced Experimental Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 306 Independent Research (> 3 hours) reinforced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 316 Lab Module in Ecology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 317 Lab Module in Behavior reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 319 Tropical Field Biology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 324 Conservation Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 327 Biological Diversity reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 330 Insect Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 337 Field Bird Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 393 Laboratory Transfer Credit in Biosciences reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced


Core Courses CHEM 122 Gen Chem II w/lab not relevant not relevant not relevant introduced not relevant CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I not relevant not relevant not relevant introduced not relevant PHYS 126 General Physics II w/Lab not relevant not relevant not relevant introduced not relevant BIOC 301 Biochemistry I reinforced introduced introduced reinforced reinforced BIOC 302 Biochemistry II reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 352 Physical Chemistry for BioSci reinforced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced

Core Lab Courses BIOC 211 Intermediate Experimental Biosci reinforced introduced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 311 Advanced Experimental BioSci reinforced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Research BIOC 310 Independent Research advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 401 Honors Research I advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 402 Honors Research II advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Proposed Major in Biosciences - BS/Biochemistry - Curriculum Map





of biochemistry.

PLO3 : Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological sciences and to

use critical thinking skills to evaluate primary and secondary sources of biological research.

PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science

through original research, including designing experiments

and/or building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing,

and interpreting data.

PLO5 : Demonstrate effective oral, written, and

visual communication skills, including


Foundation Courses


Elective Lectures BIOC 335 Cell & Molecular Animal Physiology advanced advanced advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 341 Cell Biology advanced reinforced advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 344 Molecular Biology & Genetics advanced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 368 Monster advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced advanced BIOC 385 Fundamentals of Neuroscience reinforced reinforced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 390 Transfer Credit in Biochemistry & Cell Bio advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 424 Microbiology & Biotechnology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 425 Plant Molecular Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 445 Advanced Molecular & Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 447 Biology & Medicine advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 449 Advanced Cell & Molecular Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 450 Viruses & Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 455 Computational Synthetic Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 460 Cancer Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 464 Extracellular Matrix advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 470 Computation with Biological Data advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 481 Molecular Biophysics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 482 Structural Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 328 Evolution of Genes & Genomes advanced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced

Elective Labs BIOC 313 Experimental Synthetic Biology reinforced reinforced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 318 Microbiology Laboratory reinforced reinforced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 320 Laboratory in Tissue Culture reinforced reinforced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 333 Bioinnovation Studio reinforced reinforced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 393 Lab Transfer in Biochemistry & Cell Bio reinforced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced

Capstone BIOC 424 Microbiology & Biotechnology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 425 Plant Molecular Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 445 Advanced Molecular & Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 447 Biology & Medicine advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 449 Advanced Cell & Molecular Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 450 Viruses & Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 455 Computational Synthetic Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 460 Cancer Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 464 Extracellular Matrix advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 470 Computation with Biological Data advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 481 Molecular Biophysics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 482 Structural Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Core Courses CHEM 122 Gen Chem II w/lab not relevant not relevant not relevant introduced not relevant CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I not relevant not relevant not relevant introduced not relevant BIOC 301 Biochemistry I reinforced introduced introduced reinforced reinforced BIOC 341 Cell Biology advanced reinforced advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 344 Molecular Biology & Genetics advanced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced

Core Lab Courses BIOC 211 Intermediate Experimental Biosci reinforced introduced reinforced reinforced reinforced

Elective Lectures BIOC 302 Biochemistry II reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 331 Biology of Infectious Disease reinforced reinforced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 334 Evolution reinforced reinforced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 335 Cell & Molecular Animal Physiology advanced advanced advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 352 Physical Chemistry for Biosciences advanced not relevant reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 368 Monster reinforced not relevant not relevant not relevant reinforced BIOC 372 Immunology advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 380 Neurosystems advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 385 Fundamentals of Neuroscience reinforced reinforced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 390 Transfer Credit in Biochemistry & Cell Bio advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 424 Microbiology & Biotechnology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 425 Plant Molecular Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 442 Behavioral Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 443 Developmental Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 445 Advanced Molecular & Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 447 Biology & Medicine advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 449 Advanced Cell & Molecular Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 450 Viruses & Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 455 Computational Synthetic Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 460 Cancer Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 464 Extracellular Matrix advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 470 Computation with Biological Data advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 328 Evolution of Genes & Genomes advanced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced

Research BIOC 310 Independent Research advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 401 Honors Research I advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 402 Honors Research II advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Proposed Major in Biosciences - BS/Cell & Genetics - Curriculum Map





of cell biology and genetics.



research.

PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science

through original research, including designing

experiments and/or building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and

interpreting data.

PLO5 : Demonstrate effective oral, written, and

visual communication skills, including


Foundation Courses


Elective Labs BIOC 311 Advanced Experimental BioSci reinforced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 313 Experimental Synthetic Biology reinforced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 318 Microbiology Laboratory reinforced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 320 Laboratory in Tissue Culture reinforced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 333 Bioinnovation Studio reinforced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 393 Lab Transfer in Biochemistry & Cell Bio reinforced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 415 Experimental Physiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 417 Advanced Experimental Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Capstone BIOC 424 Microbiology & Biotechnology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 425 Plant Molecular Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 445 Advanced Molecular & Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 447 Biology & Medicine advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 449 Advanced Cell & Molecular Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 450 Viruses & Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 455 Computational Synthetic Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 460 Cancer Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 464 Extracellular Matrix advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 470 Computation with Biological Data advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 481 Molecular Biophysics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 482 Structural Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Core Lab Courses EBIO 213 Intro EEB Lab introduced introduced introduced introduced introduced

Elective Lectures BIOC 301 Biochemistry I advanced not relevant introduced reinforced reinforced BIOC 302 Biochemistry II advanced not relevant reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 335 Cell & Molecular Animal Physiology advanced reinforced advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 341 Cell Biology advanced not relevant advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 344 Molecular Biology & Genetics advanced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 352 Physical Chemistry for Biosciences advanced not relevant reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 368 Monster reinforced not relevant not relevant not relevant reinforced BIOC 372 Immunology advanced not relevant reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 380 Neurosystems advanced not relevant reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 385 Fundamentals of Neuroscience advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 390 Transfer Credit in Biochemistry & Cell Bio advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 424 Microbiology & Biotechnology advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 425 Plant Molecular Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 442 Behavioral Neuroscience advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 443 Developmental Neurobiology advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 445 Advanced Molecular & Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 447 Biology & Medicine advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 449 Advanced Cell & Molecular Neurobiology advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 450 Viruses & Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 455 Computational Synthetic Biology advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 460 Cancer Biology advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 464 Extracellular Matrix advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 470 Computation with Biological Data advanced not relevant reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 481 Molecular Biophysics advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced BIOC 482 Structural Biology advanced not relevant advanced advanced advanced EBIO 321 Animal Behavior advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 323 Conservation Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 326 Insect Biology advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 328 Evolution of Genes & Genomes advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 331 Biology of Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 340 Global Biogeochemical Cycles reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 372 Coral Reef Ecosystems advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 391 Transfer Credit in Ecology & Evolution advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced

Research EBIO 306 Independent Research advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 403 Honors Research I advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 404 Honors Research II advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Capstone EBIO 323 Conservation Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 331 Biology of Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Proposed Major in Biosciences - BS/Ecology & Evolution - Curriculum Map





of ecology and evolutionary biology.



research.

PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of

science through original research, including

designing experiments and/or building

mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and

interpreting data.



Foundation Courses


Core Courses EBIO 325 Ecology reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced EBIO 334 Evolution reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced EBIO 338 Design & Analysis of Bio Experiments reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced EBIO 412 Adv Communcation in Biosciences not relevant not relevant reinforced reinforced advanced

Elective Labs BIOC 311 Advanced Experimental Biosciences reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 313 Experimental Synthetic Biology reinforced not relevant advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 318 Microbiology Laboratory reinforced not relevant advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 320 Laboratory in Tissue Culture reinforced not relevant advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 333 Bioinnovation Studio reinforced not relevant advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 393 Lab Transfer in Biochemistry & Cell Bio reinforced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 415 Experimental Physiology advanced not relevant advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 417 Advanced Experimental Neuroscience advanced not relevant advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 316 Lab Module in Ecology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 317 Lab Module in Behavior reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 319 Tropical Field Biology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 324 Conservation Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 327 Biological Diversity reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 330 Insect Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 337 Field Bird Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 393 Laboratory Transfer Credit in Biosciences reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced


Core Lab Courses


Elective Lectures BIOC 302 Biochemistry II advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 335 Cell & Molecular Animal Physiology advanced advanced advanced reinforced advanced BIOC 344 Molecular Biology & Genetics advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 352 Physical Chemistry for Biosciences advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 368 Monster reinforced reinforced not relevant not relevant reinforced BIOC 372 Immunology advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 380 Neurosystems advanced advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 385 Fundamentals of Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 390 Transfer Credit in Biochemistry & Cell Bio advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced BIOC 424 Microbiology & Biotechnology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 425 Plant Molecular Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 442 Behavioral Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 443 Developmental Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 445 Advanced Molecular & Genetics advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 447 Biology & Medicine advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 449 Advanced Cell & Molecular Neurobiology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 450 Viruses & Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 455 Computational Synthetic Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 460 Cancer Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 464 Extracellular Matrix advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 470 Computation with Biological Data advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 481 Structural Biophysics I advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 482 Structural Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 321 Animal Behavior advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 323 Conservation Biology advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 326 Insect Biology advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 328 Evolution of Genes & Genomes advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 331 Biology of Infectious Diseases advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 340 Global Biogeochemical Cycles reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 372 Coral Reef Ecosystems advanced advanced reinforced advanced reinforced EBIO 391 Transfer Credit in Ecology & Evolution advanced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced

Research BIOC 310 Independent Research advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 401 Honors Research I advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced BIOC 402 Honors Research II advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 306 Independent Research advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 403 Honors Research I advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced EBIO 404 Honors Research II advanced advanced advanced advanced advanced

Proposed Major in Biosciences - BS/Integrative Biology - Curriculum Map






biology.



research.

PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science through original

research, including designing experiments

and/or building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and

interpreting data.

PLO5 : Demonstrate effective oral, written, and visual communication skills,

including communicating science to diverse audiences.

Foundation Courses


Elective Labs BIOC 311 Advanced Experimental Biosciences reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 313 Experimental Synthetic Biology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 318 Microbiology Laboratory reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 320 Laboratory in Tissue Culture reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 333 Bioinnovation Studio reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 393 Lab Transfer in Biochemistry & Cell Bio reinforced reinforced reinforced advanced reinforced BIOC 415 Experimental Physiology advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced BIOC 417 Advanced Experimental Neuroscience advanced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 316 Lab Module in Ecology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 317 Lab Module in Behavior reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 319 Tropical Field Biology reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 324 Conservation Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 327 Biological Diversity reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 330 Insect Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 337 Field Bird Biology Lab reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced EBIO 393 Laboratory Transfer Credit in Biosciences reinforced advanced advanced advanced reinforced


Assessment Plan for BA in Biosciences with Major Concentration in Biochemistry

Learning Outcomes

PLO1 : Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core concepts in biology.

PLO2 : Demonstrate an advanced understanding of biochemistry.

PLO3 : Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological sciences and to use critical


PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science, including designing experiments and/or building

mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.

PLO5 : Demonstrate effective oral, written, and visual communication skills, including communicating science to

diverse audiences.

Embedded location (Where?)

Required courses: BIOC 201, EBIO 202, BIOC 211, BIOC 301 Required courses: BIOC 301, BIOC 302

Required course: BIOC 201, EBIO 202, BIOC 211, BIOC 311 Required courses: BIOC 211, BIOC 311 Required courses: BIOC 211, BIOC 311

Materials (What?)

BIOC 301 final exam BIOC 301 final exam BIOC 311 paper BIOC 311 Report BIOC 311 Report

Measure (How?)

Outcomes rubric using excellent, good, fair, and poor as metrics.





Standard (To what extent?)

At least 70% of assessed students should receive good or excellent





Responsible (Who?)

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

Timeline (When?)

ROAR Fall 2020 RIPE Fall 2021





Who receives results and who is responsible for follow-up?

Department Chair, reported to faculty in faculty meeting, to course instructors, assessment committee follows up





Assessment Plan for BA in Biosciences with Major Concentration in Cell Biology & Genetics

Learning Outcomes


PLO2 : Demonstrate an advanced understanding of cell biology and genetics.






diverse audiences.


Required courses: BIOC 201, EBIO 202, BIOC 211, BIOC 341, BIOC 344 Required courses: BIOC 301, BIOC 341, BIOC 344

Required courses: BIOC 201, EBIO 202, BIOC 211, advanced lab courses Required courses: BIOC 211, advanced lab courses Required courses: BIOC 211, advanced lab courses

Materials (What?) BIOC 341 final exam or BIOC 344 final exam BIOC 341 final exam or BIOC 344 final exam papers from advanced lab courses (e.g. BIOC 311, BIOC

313, BIOC 318) papers from advanced lab courses (e.g. BIOC 311, BIOC 313, BIOC 318)

papers from advanced lab courses (e.g. BIOC 311, BIOC 313, BIOC 318)

Measure (How?)












Responsible (Who?) Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

Timeline (When?)












Assessment Plan for BA in Biosciences with Major Concentrations in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Learning Outcomes


PLO2 : Demonstrate an advanced understanding of ecology and evolutionary biology.

PLO3 : Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological sciences and to use critical thinking skills to evaluate primary


PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science,

including designing experiments and/or building mathematical

models, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.


diverse audiences.


Required courses: BIOC 201, EBIO 202, EBIO 213, EBIO 334 Required courses: EBIO 325, EBIO 334 Required course: EBIO 412 Required course: EBIO 334 Required courses: EBIO 334, EBIO 412

Materials (What?) EBIO 213 lab report on biodiversity and EBIO 334 final exam EBIO 325 final exam and EBIO 334 final exam EBIO 412 literature review paper EBIO 334 final exam EBIO 412 final project

Measure (How?)












Responsible (Who?) Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum

Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

Timeline (When?)












Assessment Plan for BA in Biosciences with Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

Learning Outcomes


PLO2 : Demonstrate an advanced understanding of at least two of the following: biochemistry, cell biology &

genetics, ecology & evolutionary biology.






diverse audiences.


Required courses: BIOC 201, EBIO 202, BIOC 301; EBIO 325

Required courses: EBIO 325 Ecology; EBIO 334; Evolution BIOC 301; BIOC 341

Required courses: BIOC 211, EBIO 213, advanced lab courses



Materials (What?)

EBIO 325 final exam and EBIOC 301 final exam EBIO 325 final exam and BIOC 301 final exam advanced lab courses (e.g. BIOC 311, BIOC 313, BIOC 318, EBIO 316, EBIO 319, EBIO 327)

advanced lab courses (e.g. BIOC 311, BIOC 313, BIOC 318, EBIO 316, EBIO 319, EBIO 327)

advanced lab courses (e.g. BIOC 311, BIOC 313, BIOC 318, EBIO 316, EBIO 319, EBIO 327)

Measure (How?)












Responsible (Who?)


Timeline (When?)












Assessment Plan for BS in Biosciences with Major Concentration in Biochemistry

Learning Outcomes


PLO2 : Demonstrate an advanced understanding of biochemistry.



PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science through original research, including designing

experiments and/or building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.


diverse audiences.


Required courses: BIOC 201, EBIO 202, BIOC 211, BIOC 301 Required courses: BIOC 301, BIOC 302

Required course: BIOC 201, EBIO 202, BIOC 211, BIOC 311 Required courses: BIOC 310 Required courses: BIOC 211, BIOC 311

Materials (What?)

BIOC 301 final exam BIOC 301 final exam BIOC 311 paper BIOC 310 paper BIOC 311 Report

Measure (How?)












Responsible (Who?)


Timeline (When?)












Assessment Plan for BS in Biosciences with Major Concentration in Cell Biology & Genetics

Learning Outcomes


PLO2 : Demonstrate an advanced understanding of cell biology and genetics.






diverse audiences.


Required courses: BIOC 201, EBIO 202, BIOC 211, BIOC 341, BIOC 344 Required courses: BIOC 301, BIOC 341, BIOC 344

Required courses: BIOC 201, EBIO 202, BIOC 211, advanced lab courses Required courses: BIOC 310 Required courses: BIOC 211, advanced lab courses

Materials (What?) BIOC 341 final exam or BIOC 344 final exam BIOC 341 final exam or BIOC 344 final exam papers from advanced lab courses (e.g. BIOC 311, BIOC

313, BIOC 318) BIOC 310 paper papers from advanced lab courses (e.g. BIOC 311, BIOC

313, BIOC 318) Measure (How?)












Responsible (Who?) Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

Timeline (When?)












Assessment Plan for BS in Biosciences with Major Concentrations in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Learning Outcomes


PLO2 : Demonstrate an advanced understanding of ecology and evolutionary biology.

PLO3 : Demonstrate the ability to access scientific literature in the biological sciences and to use critical thinking skills to evaluate primary


PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to apply the process of science through

original research, including designing experiments and/or

building mathematical models, and collecting, analyzing, and

interpreting data.


diverse audiences.


Required courses: BIOC 201, EBIO 202, EBIO 213, EBIO 334 Required courses: EBIO 325, EBIO 334 Required course: EBIO 412 Required course: EBIO 306 Required courses: EBIO 334, EBIO 412

Materials (What?) EBIO 213 lab report on biodiversity and EBIO 334 final exam EBIO 325 final exam and EBIO 334 final exam EBIO 412 literature review paper EBIO 306 Report EBIO 412 final project

Measure (How?)












Responsible (Who?) Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Undergraduate Curriculum

Committee Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

Timeline (When?)












Assessment Plan for BS in Biosciences with Major Concentration in Integrative Biology

Learning Outcomes


PLO2 : Demonstrate an advanced understanding of at least two of the following: biochemistry, cell biology &

genetics, ecology & evolutionary biology.






diverse audiences.


Required courses: BIOC 201, EBIO 202, BIOC 301; EBIO 325

Required courses: EBIO 325 Ecology; EBIO 334; Evolution BIOC 301; BIOC 341


Required course: BIOC 310 Independent Research or EBIO 306 Independent Research


Materials (What?)

EBIO 325 final exam and EBIOC 301 final exam EBIO 325 final exam and BIOC 301 final exam advanced lab courses (e.g. BIOC 311, BIOC 313, BIOC 318, EBIO 316, EBIO 319, EBIO 327)

BIOC 310 paper or EBIO 306 paper advanced lab courses (e.g. BIOC 311, BIOC 313, BIOC 318, EBIO 316, EBIO 319, EBIO 327)

Measure (How?)












Responsible (Who?)


Timeline (When?)












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