In the College of Natural Sciences, only one transcript-recognized minor or transcript-recognized certificate may be declared per major.
A student who wishes to pursue more than one transcript-recognized minor or transcript-recognized certificate per major must consult with his or her academic advisor to get permission from the College. When considering whether to grant an exception and allow pursuit of another transcript-recognized credential, the academic advisor will take into account the student's long-term education/professional goals and the student's ability to graduate within four years of entering the university.
Students admitted to transcript-recognized certificate and transcript-recognized minor programs must contact their academic advisors to have approved programs added to their degree audit profiles. This allows progress toward the programs to be tracked and ensures that certificates and minors are added to official transcripts upon graduation, if all requirements are met.
Minors
The College of Natural Sciences does not offer any minor programs. To see a full list of minors offered at the University, please see section of the Undergraduate Catalog.
The transcript-recognized undergraduate academic minor must be completed in conjunction with an undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin. For more information regarding the requirements for achieving a minor, including a comprehensive list of minors, please visit the Minor and Certificate Programs section of the Undergraduate Catalog.
Certificates
Undergraduate certificate programs encourage students to explore academic areas that support and extend their degree plans. The following certificates require at least 18 semester hours of coursework, some of which may also be used to fulfill degree requirements. Undergraduates who complete the certificate requirements in conjunction with their degree requirements or within one year after earning the degree will receive a certificate and recognition on their University transcript. A maximum of nine hours in the certificate program may be taken after completion of the undergraduate degree. At least half of the required coursework in the certificate program must be completed in residence at the University.
Applied Statistical Modeling Certificate
The certificate in Applied Statistical Modeling equips undergraduate students with the tools necessary to understand how to apply statistics to their primary field of study. This certificate program is designed to complement diverse degree programs and to appeal to students across the University in engineering, science, economics, mathematics, and many other disciplines. Certificate students will complete one course in the mathematical foundations of statistics, a two-course sequence in applied statistics, and nine additional hours in statistics, machine learning, econometrics, and other relevant courses from the approved list below.
Admission to the certificate is by application only. Students may download an application from the Department of Statistics and Data Sciences webpage. Students seeking the certificate must also complete the prerequisite course Mathematics 408C, 408L, 408N, 408R, or 408S with a grade of at least C-.
The certificate consists of 18 hours. Students must receive a grade of at least C in each course applied toward the certificate and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in the courses presented to fulfill the certificate. Courses that appear in multiple approved course lists may be used to satisfy only one requirement. Students must contact the Department of Statistics and Data Sciences in the semester in which they are completing the requirements and graduating.
RequirementsHoursMathematical foundation of statistics3
BME 335
Engineering Probability and Statistics
ECE 351K
Probability and Random Processes
M 362K
Probability I
SDS 321
Introduction to Probability and StatisticsSequence in applied statistics6Choose one of the following:
ECO 329
Economic Statistics
EDP 371
Introduction to Statistics
GOV 350K
Statistical Analysis in Political Science
M 358K
Applied Statistics
SOC 317L
Introduction to Social Statistics
STA 309
Elementary Business Statistics
SDS 302F
Foundations of Data Analysis
SDS 320E
Elements of StatisticsAnd one of the following:
ECO 441K
Introduction to Econometrics
M 349R
Applied Regression and Time Series
STA 371G
Statistics and Modeling
STA 371H
Statistics and Modeling: Honors
STA 375
Statistics and Modeling for Finance
STA 375H
Statistics and Modeling for Finance: Honors
SDS 325H
Honors Statistics
SDS 324E
Elements of Regression Analysis
SDS 352
Statistical Methods
SDS 358
Special Topics in Statistics [Topic 1: Applied Regression Analysis]Nine hours of coursework out of the following: 19
ADV 344K
Advertising and Public Relations Research
C S 342
Neural Networks
C S 343
Artificial Intelligence
CMS 348
Communication Research Methods
ECO 354K
Introductory Game Theory
ECO 342L
Advanced Econometrics
ECE 461P
Data Science Principles
GEO 325K
Computational Methods
GEO 365N
Seismic Data Processing
HED 343
Foundations of Epidemiology
HED 373
Evaluation and Research Design
KIN 376
Measurement in Kinesiology
LIN 350
Special Topics in the Study of Language [Topic 15: Computational Semantics]
M 339J
Probability Models with Actuarial Applications
M 349P
Actuarial Statistical Estimates
M 362M
Introduction to Stochastic Processes
M 378K
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
or SDS 378
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
M 378P
Decision Analytics
or SDS 378P
Decision Analytics
MIS 373
Topics in Management Information Systems [Topic 11: Advanced Analytics Programming]
MIS 373
Topics in Management Information Systems [Topic 17: Predictive Analytics and Data Mining]
PBH 354
Epidemiology I
PGE 378
Applied Reservoir Characterization
PSY 325K
Advanced Statistics
SDS 323
Statistical Learning and Inference
SDS 322E
Elements of Data Science
SDS 353
Advanced Multivariate Modeling
SDS 358
Special Topics in Statistics
SDS 374E
Visualization and Data Analysis for Science and Engineering
SDS 375
Special Topics in Scientific Computation
SDS 379R
Undergraduate Research
STA 372
Topics in Statistics [Topic 5: Financial and Econometric Time Series Modeling]Please Note: Statistics and Data Sciences 358 [Topic 1: Applied Regression Analysis] may only be counted toward one requirement. --- 1. Students are encouraged to select courses within their own majors or colleges as appropriate. The Statistics and Data Sciences courses listed are available to students in all majors.
Computational Science and Engineering Certificate
The Computational Science and Engineering Certificate program is sponsored by the Cockrell School of Engineering, the Jackson School of Geosciences, the College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Natural Sciences; it is administered by the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences [ICES]. Information regarding the specific requirements of the Certificate can be found in the Cockrell School of Engineering's of the Undergraduate Catalog.
The Elements of Computing Program Certificate
The Elements of Computing Program, administered by the Department of Computer Science, is designed to support computational work in disciplines other than computer science and to provide students with skills in the use of computer applications. Any non-computer science major may take any elements of computing course for which the student meets the prerequisite. No application process is required.
To earn the Elements of Computing Certificate, students must complete 18 semester hours of coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course.
The following coursework is required:
RequirementsHoursC S 303EElements of Computers and Programming [or the equivalent]3 C S 313EElements of Software Design [or the equivalent]3Four of the following courses:12
C S 323E
Elements of Scientific Computing
C S 324E
Elements of Graphics and Visualization
C S 326E
Elements of Networking
C S 327E
Elements of Databases
C S 328E
Topics in Elements of Computing
C S 329E
Advanced Topics in Elements of Computing
C S 330E
Elements of Software Engineering I
C S 331E
Elements of Software Engineering IIPlease Note: 1. With the approval of the certificate program faculty committee, up to two appropriate substitute courses may be counted toward the elective requirement. This includes courses that are transferred in from other universities and/or study abroad. 2. Students will be allowed a maximum of two attempts at C S 303E and C S 313E. Symbols of CR, Q, and W count as course attempts, as do grades below C-. 3. Undergraduate students will be allowed to enroll in a maximum of two upper division Elements course courses in a semester and four upper division courses in total.
Evidence and Inquiry Certificate
The Evidence and Inquiry Certificate, pursued by students in the Polymathic Scholars Program and open by application to others, allows students to design an area of study shaped by questions that require evidence and methodologies outside their major. Students work with faculty to identify interests, map them onto academic disciplines at the University, and determine questions related to those interests that might be answerable by research that combines expertise from at least two disciplines. Students describe their area of study, identify primary questions, name two University of Texas at Austin faculty members with research experience relevant to their field, and justify the courses they would take in a written proposal that must be reviewed by three members of the program's faculty steering committee. Students complete an original research thesis in their final year. Those who plan to pursue the certificate must apply no later than the end of their third long semester. More information about the Evidence and Inquiry Certificate is available on the College of Natural Sciences website.
The certificate program requires 22 semester hours of coursework, including at least 11 hours completed in residence. Students must meet the following requirements:
RequirementsHoursUGS 303First-Year Signature Course3 NSC 109Topics in Natural Science [Topic 4: Polymathic Capstone Field Invention]1Four additional courses, including at least six semester hours of upper-division coursework, from the student's approved evidence and inquiry area of study12Senior Capstone Sequence6
NSC 323
Natural Sciences Topics [Topic 1: Polymathic Capstone Thesis Preparation Seminar]
NSC 371
Capstone Thesis Seminar
In the College of Natural Sciences, the Evidence and Inquiry Certificate may be used to complement any major. Some certificate courses will also fulfill degree requirements established by the student's major department and are given later in this section; however, some of the 22 hours required for the certificate may be in addition to the number of hours required for the degree.
Food and Society Certificate
Though food-related issues vary widely in focus, they are all linked by their complexity and are deeply interdisciplinary nature, each relating to topics of health and nutrition, genetics, politics, culture, the environment, economics, and business. Students will be able to appreciate the full range of these interdisciplinary ties and apply new perspectives to their primary academic majors and careers.
Students completing the certificate will be able to apply a more comprehensive understanding of the implications of their food-related actions and decisions; find better solutions to today's complex problems; formulate more effective public policy; become better informed and active citizens; and make healthier choices for themselves and their families.
No admission to the certificate is required. Students must contact the advising office in the School of Human Ecology to apply for the certificate the semester before the certificate requirements are met. The certificate consists of 18 hours, of which nine hours must be in upper-division coursework. Courses must be completed with minimum grades of at least C- unless the course is offered only on the pass/fail basis. Students also seeking the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition may count a maximum of six hours in nutrition toward the food and society certificate.
Some of the courses may contain prerequisites that are in addition to the coursework for the certificate.
RequirementsHoursThree hours of introductory nutrition chosen from the following:3
NTR 306
Fundamentals of Nutrition
NTR 312
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences
NTR 312H
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences: HonorsFifteen hours selected from a minimum of two themes chosen from table 1, 2 and 3 below. 115--- 1. No more than nine hours in a single theme may be applied toward the certificate.
1. Nutrition and Health
RequirementsHoursNTR 218 & NTR 118LAssessment of Nutritional Status and Assessment of Nutritional Status Laboratory3 NTR 307Introductory Food Science3 NTR 315Nutrition through the Life Cycle3 NTR 330Nutrition Education and Counseling3 NTR 321International Nutrition: The Developing World3 NTR 334Foodservice Systems Management3 NTR 353Field Experience in International Nutrition3 NTR 365Selected Topics in Nutritional Sciences [Topic 4: Obesity and Metabolic Health]3 SOC 308SIntroduction to Health and Society3 N 309Global Health3
2. Culture and History
RequirementsHoursNTR 316Culture and Food3 AMS 370Seminar in American Culture [Topic 26: American Food]3 ANT 307Culture and Communication3 C C 340Advanced Topics in Classical Archaeology [Topic 6: Food, Health, and Culture in the Ancient Mediterranean]3 C C 348Topics in Ancient Civilization [Topic 14: Ancient Greek Medicine]3
3. Politics, Economics, and Environment
RequirementsHoursNTR 331International Nutrition: Social and Environmental Policies3 NTR 332Community Nutrition3 GRG 331KNature, Society, and Adaptation3 GRG 344KGlobal Food, Farming, and Hunger3 GRG 339KEnvironment, Development, and Food Production3 GOV 370IThe Politics of Food in America3 MNS 308Humans and a Changing Ocean3 MNS 367KHuman Exploration and Exploitation of the Sea3
Forensic Science Certificate
The Forensic Science Certificate provides an interdisciplinary perspective for students interested in careers in forensic science.
Students seeking employment in forensic science laboratories upon graduation are encouraged to select biology and chemistry courses. Some of these courses may require introductory biology and chemistry courses as prerequisites.
Students must apply online for admission to the certificate through the university-wide portal for transcript-recognized certificates as soon as they decide to pursue the certificate. The certificate consists of 18 hours, including six upper-division hours, with grades of at least C-:
RequirementsHoursANT 301Biological Anthropology3 NSC 309Topics in Natural Science [Topic 6: Introduction to Forensic Science]3Six hours chosen from any of the following courses relevant to forensic science:6Criminalistics:
SOC 302
Introduction to the Study of Society
SOC 325K
Criminology
SOC 325L
Sociology of Criminal Justice
SOC 336P
Social Psychology and the LawBehavioral Science:
PSY 301
Introduction to Psychology
PSY 308
Biopsychology
PSY 319K
Social PsychologyPharmacology:
NEU 365D
Principles of Drug ActionForensic Science:
ANT 366
Anatomy and Biology of the Human SkeletonSix hours chosen from any of the following areas: 6Anatomy and Physiology:
ANT 432L
Primate Anatomy
BIO 365S
Human Systems Physiology
BIO 446L
Human Microscopic and Gross Anatomy
BIO 361T
Comparative Animal Physiology
BIO 165U
Human Systems Physiology Laboratory
BIO 371L
Experimental PhysiologyChemistry:
BCH 369
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
CH 220C
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CH 320M
Organic Chemistry I
CH 320N
Organic Chemistry II
CH 455
Fundamentals of Analytical ChemistryGenetics and Microbiology:
ANT 349C
Human Variation
ANT 349D
Anthropological Genetics
BIO 325
Genetics
BIO 325L
Laboratory Experience in Genetics
BIO 325T
Human Genetics
BIO 226L
General Microbiology Laboratory
BIO 326R
General MicrobiologyStatistics and Computation [One course chosen from the following]:
BIO 321G
Principles of Computational Biology
SDS 301
Elementary Statistical Methods
SDS 302F
Foundations of Data Analysis
SDS 320E
Elements of StatisticsAdditional coursework from the criminalistics, behavioral science and forensic science sections above. 1--- 1. A course may not count toward both six-hour requirements above
Marine Science Certificate
The Marine Science transcript-recognized certificate enables students to explore the field of marine science. The certificate provides a foundation of basic competency in the fundamentals of marine science, along with specialized upper-division coursework in aquatic science. The knowledge of aquatic science that students gain through the certificate will help them to be competitive for employment or graduate study in this field.
The certificate consists of a minimum of 19 hours with grades of at least C-. Most of the courses in the certificate contain prerequisites of one year of general biology and one year of general chemistry.
Marine and Freshwater Biology and Marine and Freshwater Science majors are not eligible to earn the certificate. Environmental Science majors may count no more than nine hours of degree requirements toward the Marine Science certificate.
RequirementsHoursMNS 310Fundamentals of Marine Science3 MNS 320Marine Ecology3 MNS 120LLaboratory Studies in Marine Ecology1Three hours chosen from: 3
BIO 311C
Introductory Biology I
BIO 311D
Introductory Biology II
BIO 315H
Advanced Introduction to Genetics: Honors
CH 301
Principles of Chemistry I
CH 302
Principles of Chemistry IINine hours from the following, including at least six hours at the Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas:9
MNS 440
Limnology and Oceanography
MNS 152L
Principles of Marine Science: Laboratory Studies
MNS 252L
Principles of Marine Science: Laboratory Studies
MNS 152S
Principles of Marine Science: Undergraduate Seminar
MNS 252S
Principles of Marine Science: Undergraduate Seminar
MNS 152T
Principles of Marine Science: Special Topics
MNS 252T
Principles of Marine Science: Special Topics
MNS 348
Training Cruise[s] [Topic 1: Training Cruise[s]: Research in Biological Oceanography ]
MNS 352
Principles of Marine Science
MNS 352C
Estuarine Ecology
MNS 352D
Marine Botany
MNS 352E
Marine Conservation Biology
MNS 353
Topics in Marine Science
MNS 354
Marine Invertebrates
MNS 354C
Biology of Fishes
MNS 354E
Aquatic Microbiology
MNS 354J
Marine Chemistry
MNS 354Q
Marine Environmental Science
MNS 354T
Biological Oceanography
MNS 354U
Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays
MNS 355C
Physiology of Fishes
MNS 356
Ecosystem Oceanography
MNS 357
Marine Phytoplankton Diversity
MNS 367K
Human Exploration and Exploitation of the Sea
MNS 170
Special Studies in Marine Science
MNS 270
Special Studies in Marine Science
MNS 370
Special Studies in Marine Science
Pre-Health Professions Certificate
The Pre-Health Professions Certificate assists students in preparing for post-baccalaureate, healthcare professional programs. The certificate consists of a minimum of 18 hours, including nine hours in residence. Each course presented for the certificate must be completed with a grade of at least C-.
The certificate is composed of two separate tracks: a track for majors in the College of Natural Sciences, and a track for majors in other colleges across the university. Students must apply online for admission to the certificate through the university-wide portal for transcript recognized certificates.
Students are encouraged to work closely with the Health Professions Office to select healthcare themes relevant to their professional career goals. Some of the courses may contain prerequisites that are in addition to the coursework for the certificate.
Majors in the College of Natural Sciences must seek the Science Major Track.
Majors outside of the College of Natural Sciences must seek the Non-Science Major Track. The composition of the non-science major track is science coursework necessary for admission to post-baccalaureate, healthcare professional programs. Non-science majors may apply to the certificate program upon completion of the following courses with grades of at least B-: Chemistry 301 or 302, and one of the following: Statistics and Data Sciences 302F, Mathematics 408C, 408K, 408N, 408R, Educational Psychology 308, or Psychology 317L. Upon admission, the ability to progress in the certificate is dependent on completion of the certificate courses with satisfactory grades.
Science Major Track
RequirementsHoursComplete 18 hours chosen from the following themes relevant to healthcare. 18Cultural Awareness:
AAS 301
Introduction to Asian American Studies
AAS 310
Introductory Topics in Asian American Studies [Topic 1: Psychological Perspectives on Asian American Identity]
AFR 301
African American Culture
AFR 352D
Psychology of the African American Experience
AMS 370
Seminar in American Culture [Topic 49: Twentieth-Century United States Lesbian and Gay History]
LAS 324L
Topics in Latin American Anthropology [Topic 16: Mexican Immigration Cultural History]
MAS 307
Introduction to Mexican American Cultural Studies
MES 301L
Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment and Change in Modern Times
SLH 308K
Perspectives on DeafnessHealth and Anatomy:
ARH 339R
Art, Art History, and Medicine
C C 306M
Introduction to Medical and Scientific Terminology
EDP 350L
Human Sexuality
or HED 366
Human Sexuality
or PSY 346K
Psychology of Sex
HED 335
Theories of Substance Use and Abuse
HED 343
Foundations of Epidemiology
HED 352K
Studies in Health: Topical Studies
HED 370K
Topical Seminar in Health Promotion
HED 373
Evaluation and Research Design
KIN 320
Applied Biomechanics of Human Movement
KIN 424K
Applied Human Anatomy
KIN 425K
Physiology of Exercise
KIN 326K
Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
PSY 301
Introduction to Psychology
PSY 308
Biopsychology
PSY 332C
Hormones and Behavior
PSY 341K
Selected Topics in Psychology [Topic 4: Health Psychology]
PSY 353K
Psychopharmacology
SLH 306K
Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing SciencesHealthcare Policy:
CMS 322E
Communication Ethics
GRG 322D
Human Health and the Environment
GRG 334E
Children's Environmental Health
GRG 344K
Global Food, Farming, and Hunger
GRG 357
Medical Geography
HED 378D
Peer Health Leadership I
HIS 350R
Undergraduate Seminar in United States History [Topic 18: Women in Sickness and Health]
MAN 334M
Healthcare System Management
N 309
Global Health
N 321
Ethics of Health Care
PBH 317
Introduction to Public Health
PHL 325M
Medicine, Ethics, and Society
SOC 307P
Introduction to the Sociology of Health and Well-Being
SOC 319
Introduction to Social Demography
SOC 321G
Global Health Issues and Health Systems
SOC 336D
Race, Class, and Health
SOC 354K
Sociology of Health and Illness
SOC 369K
Population and Society
URB 332D
Human Health and the EnvironmentHuman and Societal Development:
CMS 310K
Team-Based Communication
CMS 322E
Communication Ethics
EDP 350E
Introduction to Life Span Development
HDF 304
Family Relationships
HDF 313
Child Development
HDF 335
Adult Development
HDF 342
Development of Psychopathology from Infancy through Adolescence
HDF 343
Human Development in Minority and Immigrant Families
HDF 351
Infant Development and Attachment Relationships
HDF 378K
Advanced Child and Family Development [Approved topics]
N 310
Communication in Health Care Settings
PSY 301
Introduction to Psychology
PSY 308
Biopsychology
PSY 332C
Hormones and Behavior
PSY 333D
Introduction to Developmental Psychology
PSY 341K
Selected Topics in Psychology [Topic 4: Health Psychology]
SOC 302
Introduction to the Study of Society
SOC 330C
Death and Dying: Sociological Perspectives
SOC 333K
Sociology of Gender
HED 329K
Child and Adolescent Health
S W 360K
Current Social Work Topics [Topic 9: Loss and Grief: Individual, Family, and Cultural Perspectives]Nutrition:
CMS 322E
Communication Ethics
HIS 350R
Undergraduate Seminar in United States History [Topic 5: American Cultural History of Alcohol and Drugs]
NTR 306
Fundamentals of Nutrition
NTR 312
Introduction to Nutritional Sciences
NTR 315
Nutrition through the Life Cycle
NTR 218
Assessment of Nutritional Status
NTR 321
International Nutrition: The Developing World
NTR 326
Intermediate Nutrition and Metabolism
NTR 331
International Nutrition: Social and Environmental Policies
NTR 332
Community Nutrition
Optional: If additional hours are needed to complete the 18 hours for the certificate, a maximum of nine hours chosen from the following may be applied to the science major track:
RequirementsHoursBiochemistry and Chemistry:
BCH 369
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
CH 220C
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CH 320M
Organic Chemistry I
CH 320N
Organic Chemistry IIBiology:
BIO 206L
Introductory Laboratory Experiments in Biology
BIO 311C
Introductory Biology I
BIO 311D
Introductory Biology IIPhysics:
PHY 301
Mechanics
PHY 101L
Laboratory for Physics 301
PHY 302K
General Physics Technical Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound
PHY 302L
General Physics Technical Course: Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics
PHY 102M
Laboratory for Physics 302K
PHY 102N
Laboratory for Physics 302L
PHY 303K
Engineering Physics I
PHY 303L
Engineering Physics II
PHY 103M
Laboratory for Physics 303K
PHY 103N
Laboratory for Physics 303L
PHY 316
Electricity and Magnetism
PHY 116L
Laboratory for Physics 316
PHY 317K
General Physics I
PHY 317L
General Physics II
PHY 117M
Laboratory for Physics 317K
PHY 117N
Laboratory for Physics 317LStatistics:
SDS 301
Elementary Statistical Methods
SDS 302F
Foundations of Data Analysis
SDS 320E
Elements of StatisticsAdditional upper-division coursework in biochemistry, biology, and chemistry by approval of the undergraduate certificate advisor
Non-Science Major Track
RequirementsHoursComplete 18 hours chosen from one of the health professions preparation sequences. The 18 hours may be composed of introductory coursework, advanced coursework, or a mixture of the two18Pre-dental Preparation Introductory Coursework:
BIO 206L
Introductory Laboratory Experiments in Biology
BIO 311C
Introductory Biology I
BIO 311D
Introductory Biology II
CH 204
Introduction to Chemical Practice
PHY 302K
General Physics Technical Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound
PHY 302L
General Physics Technical Course: Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics
PHY 102M
Laboratory for Physics 302K
PHY 102N
Laboratory for Physics 302LAdvanced Coursework:
BCH 369
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
BIO 320
Cell Biology
BIO 325
Genetics
BIO 326R
General Microbiology 2
CH 220C
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CH 320M
Organic Chemistry I
CH 320N
Organic Chemistry IIPre-medical Preparation Introductory Coursework:
BIO 206L
Introductory Laboratory Experiments in Biology
BIO 311C
Introductory Biology I
BIO 311D
Introductory Biology II
CH 204
Introduction to Chemical Practice
PHY 302K
General Physics Technical Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound
PHY 302L
General Physics Technical Course: Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics
PHY 102M
Laboratory for Physics 302K
PHY 102N
Laboratory for Physics 302LAdvanced Coursework:
BCH 369
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
BIO 320
Cell Biology
BIO 325
Genetics
BIO 326R
General Microbiology 2
CH 220C
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CH 320M
Organic Chemistry I
CH 320N
Organic Chemistry IIPre-occupational Therapy Preparation Introductory Coursework:
BIO 311C
Introductory Biology I
BIO 311D
Introductory Biology II
BIO 206L
Introductory Laboratory Experiments in Biology
CH 204
Introduction to Chemical Practice
PHY 302K
General Physics Technical Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound
PHY 102M
Laboratory for Physics 302KAdvanced Coursework:
BIO 325
Genetics
BIO 446L
Human Microscopic and Gross Anatomy
BIO 365S
Human Systems Physiology
BIO 165U
Human Systems Physiology LaboratoryPre-optometry Preparation Introductory Coursework:
BIO 311C
Introductory Biology I
BIO 311D
Introductory Biology II
BIO 206L
Introductory Laboratory Experiments in Biology
CH 204
Introduction to Chemical Practice
PHY 302K
General Physics Technical Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound
PHY 102M
Laboratory for Physics 302K
PHY 302L
General Physics Technical Course: Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics
PHY 102N
Laboratory for Physics 302L 1Advanced Coursework:
BCH 369
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
BIO 325
Genetics
BIO 326R
General Microbiology 2
BIO 226L
General Microbiology Laboratory
BIO 446L
Human Microscopic and Gross Anatomy
BIO 365S
Human Systems Physiology
BIO 165U
Human Systems Physiology Laboratory
CH 320M
Organic Chemistry I
CH 320N
Organic Chemistry II
CH 220C
Organic Chemistry LaboratoryPre-physical Therapy Preparation Introductory Coursework:
BIO 311C
Introductory Biology I
BIO 311D
Introductory Biology II
BIO 206L
Introductory Laboratory Experiments in Biology
CH 204
Introduction to Chemical Practice
PHY 302K
General Physics Technical Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound
PHY 102M
Laboratory for Physics 302K
PHY 302L
General Physics Technical Course: Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics
PHY 102N
Laboratory for Physics 302L 1Advanced Coursework:
BIO 325
Genetics
BIO 446L
Human Microscopic and Gross Anatomy
BIO 365S
Human Systems Physiology
BIO 165U
Human Systems Physiology LaboratoryPre-physician Assistant Preparation: Introductory Coursework:
BIO 311C
Introductory Biology I
BIO 311D
Introductory Biology II
BIO 206L
Introductory Laboratory Experiments in Biology
CH 204
Introduction to Chemical Practice
NTR 306
Fundamentals of NutritionAdvanced Coursework:
BCH 369
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
BIO 320
Cell Biology
BIO 325
Genetics
BIO 226L
General Microbiology Laboratory
BIO 326R
General Microbiology 2
BIO 344
Molecular Biology
BIO 446L
Human Microscopic and Gross Anatomy
BIO 365S
Human Systems Physiology
BIO 165U
Human Systems Physiology Laboratory
CH 320M
Organic Chemistry I
CH 320N
Organic Chemistry II
CH 220C
Organic Chemistry LaboratoryPre-pharmacy Preparation: Introductory Coursework:
BIO 311C
Introductory Biology I
BIO 311D
Introductory Biology II
BIO 206L
Introductory Laboratory Experiments in Biology
CH 204
Introduction to Chemical Practice
PHY 302K
General Physics Technical Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound
PHY 102M
Laboratory for Physics 302K 1Advanced Coursework:
BIO 325
Genetics
BIO 226L
General Microbiology Laboratory
BIO 326R
General Microbiology 2
BIO 446L
Human Microscopic and Gross Anatomy
BIO 365S
Human Systems Physiology
BIO 165U
Human Systems Physiology Laboratory
CH 320M
Organic Chemistry I
CH 320N
Organic Chemistry II
CH 220C
Organic Chemistry LaboratoryPre-veterinary Preparation Introductory Coursework:
BIO 311C
Introductory Biology I
BIO 311D
Introductory Biology II
BIO 206L
Introductory Laboratory Experiments in Biology
CH 204
Introduction to Chemical Practice
PHY 302K
General Physics Technical Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound
PHY 105M
Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K
PHY 302L
General Physics Technical Course: Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics
PHY 102N
Laboratory for Physics 302L 1Advanced Coursework:
BCH 369
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
BIO 325
Genetics
BIO 326R
General Microbiology
BIO 226L
General Microbiology Laboratory
BIO 344
Molecular Biology
CH 320M
Organic Chemistry I
CH 320N
Organic Chemistry II
CH 220C
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
SDS 321
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
or SDS 320E
Elements of Statistics--- 1. A completed calculus-based physics sequence may substitute for the purpose of earning the certificate. 2. Previously completed Biology 326M may substitute.
Quantum Information Science Certificate
A certificate in Quantum Information Science will allow students from a broad range of disciplines to receive formal recognition of their skills, training, and knowledge in the burgeoning field of quantum information science, including quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing. Students are required to take two courses in quantum information science. Courses under the Freshman Research Initiative [FRI] program will be open to all students, with consent of the instructor. Supplementary courses may be selected to emphasize different focus areas in physics, mathematics, and computer science.
Admission to the certificate is by application only. The certificate program requires 18 semester hours of coursework with a grade of at least C- in each course. Courses that appear in multiple approved course lists may be used to satisfy only one requirement. The following courses are required:
RequirementsHoursSix hours selected from the following courses:6
C S 309
Topics in Computer Science [Topic 1: Quantum Computing I]
C S 378
Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science [Topic 1: Quantum Computing II]
C S 358H
Introduction to Quantum Information Science: HonorsTwelve hours selected from among the following supplementary courses:12
PHY 373
Quantum Physics I: Foundations
PHY 362K
Quantum Physics II: Atoms and Molecules
C S 331
Algorithms and Complexity
or C S 331H
Algorithms and Complexity: Honors
C S 358H
Introduction to Quantum Information Science: Honors
M 340L
Matrices and Matrix Calculations
or M 341
Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
or SDS 329C
Practical Linear Algebra I
M 346
Applied Linear Algebra
1
PHY 371C
Individual Study in Physics
C S 370
Undergraduate Reading and Research
M 375C
Conference Course [Computer-Assisted]Please Note: C S 358H Introduction to Quantum Information Science:Honors may only be counted toward one of the certificate requirements. With the approval of the certificate program faculty, other appropriate courses may be counted toward the certificate requirements. --- 1. The student conducts independent research on some aspect of quantum information science and completes a final report describing their work. The topic must be approved by a university faculty or research staff member and will be conducted under their supervision.
Scientific Computation and Data Sciences Certificate
The Certificate in Scientific Computation and Data Sciences helps undergraduates equip themselves with the mathematical, statistical, and computer-based tools necessary to investigate complex systems in a variety of applications. It is designed to appeal to students across the University in science, engineering, economics, premedicine, sociology, and many other disciplines. The program is administered by the Department of Statistics and Data Sciences. To be admitted, a student must be in good standing in an approved undergraduate degree program and must have earned a grade of at least C- in each certificate course he or she has completed. Students may apply for admission to the program at any point in their undergraduate study; they are encouraged to apply as early as possible so that they can be advised throughout the program.
The certificate consists of 18 hours. Students must complete Mathematics 408D or 408M as a prerequisite. No single course or topic may be used to meet more than one of these requirements. Students must contact the Department of Statistics and Data Sciences in the semester in which they are completing the certificate requirements and graduating.
RequirementsHoursOne course in computer programming chosen from the following:3
COE 301
Introduction to Computer Programming
BME 303
Introduction to Computing
C S 303E
Elements of Computers and Programming
C S 313E
Elements of Software Design
COE 322
Scientific Computation
ECE 312H
Software Design and Implementation I: Honors
GEO 325J
Programming in FORTRAN and MATLAB
SDS 322
Introduction to Scientific ProgrammingOne course in linear algebra, discrete mathematics, or differential equations chosen from the following:3
M 340L
Matrices and Matrix Calculations
M 341
Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
M 372K
Partial Differential Equations and Applications
SDS 329C
Practical Linear Algebra ITwo courses in scientific computing, chosen from two of the following areas:6Numerical Methods
BME 313L
Introduction to Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering
CHE 348
Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering and Problem Solving
COE 311K
Engineering Computation
C S 323E
Elements of Scientific Computing
C S 323H
Elements of Scientific Computing: Honors
C S 367
Numerical Methods
M 348
Scientific Computation in Numerical Analysis
M 368K
Numerical Methods for Applications
SDS 335
Scientific and Technical ComputingStatistical Methods
BME 335
Engineering Probability and Statistics
ECO 329
Economic Statistics
ECE 351K
Probability and Random Processes
M 358K
Applied Statistics
M 378K
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
M E 335
Engineering Statistics
SDS 325H
Honors Statistics
SDS 320E
Elements of StatisticsOther Computing Topics
BME 350
Computational Methods for Biomedical Engineers
CH 354M
Introduction to Computational Methods in Chemistry
C S 324E
Elements of Graphics and Visualization
C S 327E
Elements of Databases
C S 329E
Advanced Topics in Elements of Computing [Approved topics]
C S 377
Principles and Applications of Parallel Programming
M 346
Applied Linear Algebra
M 362M
Introduction to Stochastic Processes
M 368K
Numerical Methods for Applications
M 372K
Partial Differential Equations and Applications
M 375T
Topics in Mathematics [Approved topics]
M 376C
Methods of Applied Mathematics
M E 367S
Simulation Modeling
MIS 325
Database Management
NEU 466M
Quantitative Methods In Neuroscience I
SDS 374C
Parallel Computing for Science and Engineering
SDS 374E
Visualization and Data Analysis for Science and EngineeringOne of the following courses in applied computational science:3
BCH 339N
Systems Biology and Bioinformatics
BIO 321G
Principles of Computational Biology
BME 342
Biomechanics of Human Movement
BME 346
Computational Biomolecular Engineering
BME 377T
Topics in Biomedical Engineering [Approved topics]
CH 368
Advanced Topics in Chemistry [Approved topics]
COE 347
Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics
C S 324E
Elements of Graphics and Visualization
C S 329E
Advanced Topics in Elements of Computing [Approved topics]
D S 372
Topics in Decision Science [Topic 6: Optimization Method in Finance]
ECO 363C
Computational Economics
ECE 379K
Topics in Electrical Engineering
FIN 372
Advanced Topics in Finance [Topic 6: Optimization Methods in Finance]
GEO 325K
Computational Methods
LIN 350
Special Topics in the Study of Language [Topic 15: Computational Semantics]
M 375T
Topics in Mathematics [Approved topics]
M 374M
Mathematical Modeling in Science and Engineering
PHY 329
Introduction to Computational Physics
SDS 322E
Elements of Data ScienceAn independent research course: 3 or 4
SDS 379R
Undergraduate Research
SDS 479R
Undergraduate Research
Textile Conservation and Museum Studies Certificate
The Certificate in Textile Conservation and Museum Studies helps undergraduates equip themselves with the fiber science, exhibition planning, textile conservation, and museum management skills necessary to conserve textiles in various settings. It is designed to appeal to students across the University in science, history, information science, computational science, merchandising, fiber science and apparel design, and many other disciplines. The program is administered by the Division of Textiles and Apparel in the School of Human Ecology. To be admitted, a student must be in good standing in an approved undergraduate degree program and must have earned a grade of at least C- in each certificate course he or she has completed. Students may apply for admission to the program at any point in their undergraduate study; they are encouraged to apply as early as possible so that they can be advised throughout the program.
The following coursework is required:
RequirementsHoursI 301Introduction to Informatics3 I 320Topics in Informatics [any topic]3 TXA 205 & TXA 105LTextiles and Textiles Laboratory3 TXA 219C & TXA 119LApplied Art in Visual Presentation and Applied Art in Visual Presentation Laboratory3 TXA 325LHistory of Dress and Cultural Change I3 TXA 325MHistory of Dress and Cultural Change II3 TXA 352CField Experience in Textile Conservation Internship3 TXA 355DTextiles Artifact Management and Conservation3
UTeach-Natural Sciences Secondary Teaching Option Certificate
The UTeach-Natural Sciences program offers a secondary teaching option certificate to students who intend to teach at the middle or high school level. UTeach-Natural Sciences prepares students in the College of Natural Sciences, the Jackson School of Geosciences, and Cockrell School of Engineering for middle school or secondary teacher certification in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [STEM]. However, any students in any major at the University may seek STEM teacher certification through UTeach-Natural Sciences.
This certificate is composed of two separate tracks: a track for undergraduates, and an accelerated track for seniors and degree holders within one year of earning an undergraduate degree.
UTeach Undergraduate Track
The following coursework is required, with grades of at least C-:
RequirementsHoursOne of the following courses:3
BIO 337
Selected Topics in Biology [Topic 2: Research Methods: UTeach]
CH 368
Advanced Topics in Chemistry [Topic 1: Research Methods: UTeach]
PHY 341
Selected Topics in Physics [Topic 7: Research Methods: UTeach] HIS 329UPerspectives on Science and Mathematics3 or PHL 329U Perspectives on Science and MathematicsEighteen hours of professional development coursework consisting of the following:18
EDC 651S
Secondary School Teaching Practicum [Topic 3: Secondary School Teaching Practicum: Math or Topic 4: Secondary School Teaching Practicum: Science]
EDC 365C
Knowing and Learning in Math and Science
or UTS 350
Knowing and Learning in Math and Science
EDC 365D
Classroom Interactions
or UTS 355
Classroom Interactions
EDC 365E
Project-Based Instruction
or UTS 360
Project-Based Instruction
UTS 101 & UTS 110 & UTS 170
Secondary Teacher Education Preparation: Step 1 and Secondary Teacher Education Preparation: STEP 2 and Student Teaching Seminar
In addition, students must meet the following requirements to graduate and be recommended for certification:
- University grade point average of at least 2.50
- Successful completion of secondary teacher certification and identified discipline specific content courses with a grade of at least C-. Lists of the required content courses and additional certification requirements are available in the UTeach-Natural Sciences office and online.
Science teacher certification: All courses must be majors level.
Biology: At least 24 hours in biology [some biochemistry and neuroscience courses may count], and six hours in each from chemistry, geology, and physics.
Chemistry: At least 24 hours in chemistry, and six hours in each from biology, geology, and physics.
Geology: At least 24 hours in geology, and six hours in each from biology, chemistry, and physics.
Physics: At least 24 hours in physics, and six hours in each from biology, chemistry, and geology.
Mathematics teacher certification: All courses, except Mathematics 315C, must count toward a math degree.
Mathematics: At least 24 hours in math, including Mathematics 315C, 333L, and 375D.
Life Sciences teacher certification: All courses must be majors level.
Life sciences: At least 24 hours in biology, including Biology 370; Chemistry 301.
Physics and Mathematics and Physical Science [Physics and Chemistry] teacher certification: All courses must be majors level and/or count towards a physics, chemistry and/or mathematics degree.
Physics and Mathematics: At least 24 hours in physics, and Mathematics 315C, 333L and 375D.
Physical Science [Physics and Chemistry]: At least 24 hours in physics, and Chemistry 301, 302, 204, 353 and 455.
Computer Science and Computer Science and Math teacher certification: All courses must count toward a computer science and/or math degree.
Computer Science: At least 24 hours of computer science.
Computer Science and Mathematics: At least 24 hours of computer science and Mathematics 315C, 333L, and 375D.
Mathematics, Physical Science, and Engineering certification: All courses must be majors level.
For Engineering majors: Mathematics 315C, 333L, and 375D, Physics 303K and 105M, Physics 303L and 105N, and Chemistry 301.
For Mathematics majors: Physics 301 and 101L, Physics 316 and 116L, Physics 315 and 115L, Chemistry 301, 302, and 204, Engineering Studies 301, Mechanical Engineering 377K.
For Chemistry majors: Mathematics 315C, 427J or 427K, Mathematics 333L, and 375D, Physics 301 and 101L, Physics 316 and Physics 116L 315 and 115L, Engineering Studies 301, and Mechanical Engineering 377K.
3. Successful passing of final teaching portfolio review, conducted by the UTeach Program in Natural Sciences
UTeach Accelerate Track
The UTeach Accelerate track is limited to degree-holders, and seniors with no more than two [2] long semesters left to earn the undergraduate degree. In addition to admission to The University of Texas at Austin, students must be accepted into the UTeach Accelerate program. The application requires the following:
- application form
- resume
- two letters of recommendation
- transcript
- essay
- interview
The following coursework is required, with grades of at least C-:
RequirementsHoursOne of the following courses:3
BIO 337
Selected Topics in Biology [Topic 2: Research Methods: UTeach]
CH 368
Advanced Topics in Chemistry [Topic 1: Research Methods: UTeach]
PHY 341
Selected Topics in Physics [Topic 7: Research Methods: UTeach]
HIS 329U
Perspectives on Science and Mathematics
or PHL 329U
Perspectives on Science and MathematicsEighteen hours of professional development coursework consisting of the following:18
UTS 211
Secondary Teacher Education Prep: Advanced Steps
EDC 365C
Knowing and Learning in Math and Science
or UTS 350
Knowing and Learning in Math and Science
EDC 665
Classroom Interactions and Project Based Instruction
EDC 651S
Secondary School Teaching Practicum [Topic 3: Secondary School Teaching Practicum: Math or Topic 4: Secondary School Teaching Practicum: Science]
UTS 170
Student Teaching Seminar
In addition, students must meet the following requirements to graduate and be recommended for certification:
1. University grade point average of at least 2.50.
2. Successful completion of secondary teacher certification and identified discipline specific content courses with a grade of at least C-. Lists of the required content courses and additional certification requirements are available in the UTeach-Natural Sciences office and online.
3. Pass the T-TESS evaluation protocol.
Special RequirementsStudents who successfully complete this certificate may be eligible for recommendation for state teaching certification if they have met all professional development and discipline specific content courses. Students seeking middle grades certification must also complete the following courses with grades of at least C-: Educational Psychology 350G or Psychology 301 and 304; and Curriculum and Instruction 339E.
The courses required for all teacher certifications include a minimum of 30 field-based experience [FBE] hours prior to the clinical teaching experience. All students in the field experience courses [UTeach-Natural Sciences 101, 110, 211, Curriculum and Instruction 365C, 365D, 365E, 665 and 651S] are observed by and received feedback from highly-qualified Professors of Practice and select in-service educators throughout each semester. Students must pass the field experience in order to pass these courses. During clinical teaching [UTeach-Natural Sciences 170, Curriculum and Instruction 651S], supervision and feedback are provided by Professors of Practice, field supervisors, and the cooperating teacher.
Information about additional certification requirements is available from the UTeach-Natural Sciences academic advisor.
State of Texas teacher certification requirements are governed by the Texas Education Agency and are subject to change. Students must adhere to current teacher certification requirements, even if they differ from those listed in the University catalogs.