Summary of Requirements for the Degree

1. University Requirements (124 total s.h.)

   • Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.

   • All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses at Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:

     Course List

     Code	Title	Credit Hours
     BIOL 2296	Genetics (S)
     BIOL 3096	Cell Structure and Function (F)
     BIOL 3396	Scientific Writing for Biology: The Art of Communicating
     MGSE 3796	Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12)

   • Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
     • See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
     • Students who complete TUteach majors receive a waiver for 1 Human Behavior (GB), 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
   • Students must satisfy general Temple University residency requirements.
2. College Requirements
   • 45 Upper Level (2000+) credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), or the College of Engineering (ENG).
   • 90 credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), or the College of Engineering (ENG).
   • All students in the College of Science and Technology are required to take a one credit first year seminar. SCTC 1001 CST First Year Seminar is the appropriate course option for every entering first year CST major. Transfer students should use SCTC 2001 CST Transfer Seminar to fulfill this requirement. Other courses that fulfill this requirement may be found on the CST College Requirements page.
3. Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (93-97 s.h.)¹
   At least 9 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. At least 5 Biology courses and 3 Education courses must be completed at Temple. Though not required, students are strongly encouraged to increase training and field work experience by enrolling in SCTC 1385, SCTC 2385, or SCTC 2389. Students will also benefit from directed laboratory projects offered through SCTC 3185. These courses are offered every semester.

   Course List

   Code	Title	Credit Hours
   Biology
   BIOL 1111	Introduction to Organismal Biology	4
   or BIOL 1911	Honors Introduction to Organismal Biology
   Select one of the following:		4
   BIOL 1112	Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes
   or BIOL 1912	Honors Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes
   BIOL 2112	Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
   or BIOL 2912	Honors Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
   BIOL 2296	Genetics (S)	4
   Select one of the following:		3
   BIOL 2227	Principles of Ecology
   BIOL 3101	Evolution (F)
   BIOL 3091	Research Methods (S)	3
   Select one of the following:		3-4
   BIOL 3096	Cell Structure and Function (F)
   BIOL 3324	Molecular Biology (F)
   BIOL 4375	General Biochemistry I
   Three upper level Biology electives at the 2200 level or above 2		9-12
   Chemistry
   Select one of the following:		4
   CHEM 1031 & CHEM 1033	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I
   CHEM 1951 & CHEM 1953	Honors General Chemical Science I and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F)
   Select one of the following:		4
   CHEM 1032 & CHEM 1034	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II
   CHEM 1952 & CHEM 1954	Honors General Chemical Science II and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II (S)
   Select one of the following:		4
   CHEM 2201 & CHEM 2203	Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
   CHEM 2921 & CHEM 2923	Organic Chemistry for Honors I and Organic Honors Laboratory I (F)
   Select one of the following:		4
   CHEM 2202 & CHEM 2204	Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
   CHEM 2922 & CHEM 2924	Organic Chemistry for Honors II and Organic Honors Laboratory II (S)
   Mathematics
   MATH 1041	Calculus I	4
   or MATH 1941	Honors Calculus I
   Select one of the following:		4
   MATH 1042	Calculus II
   or MATH 1942	Honors Calculus II
   MATH 1044	Introduction to Probability and Statistics for the Life Sciences
   Physics
   Select one of the following:		4
   PHYS 1021	Introduction to General Physics I
   PHYS 1061	Elementary Classical Physics I
   or PHYS 1961	Honors Elementary Classical Physics I
   PHYS 2021	General Physics I
   or PHYS 2921	Honors General Physics I
   Select one of the following:		4
   PHYS 1022	Introduction to General Physics II
   PHYS 1062	Elementary Classical Physics II
   or PHYS 1962	Honors Elementary Classical Physics II
   PHYS 2022	General Physics II
   or PHYS 2922	Honors General Physics II
   College of Science and Technology
   SCTC 1013	Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences	3
   SCTC 1389	Step 1 and 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design in Science and Mathematics Modified for English Learners	2
   SCTC 3001	History of Science	3
   SCTC 3312	Coding STEM Lessons 3	1
   Education
   EDUC 2179	Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science	3
   EDUC 4388	TUteach Apprentice Teaching	6
   EDUC 4802	TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar	1
   MGSE 3796	Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12)	3
   MGSE 2189	Classroom Interactions (S)	3
   or SCTC 3485	Science and Mathematics in the Classroom
   MGSE 4189	Project-Based Instruction (F)	3
   or SCTC 4485	Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments
   SPED 2231	Introduction to Special Education	3
   Total Credit Hours		93-97

   Course List

   Code	Title	Credit Hours
   (F) - Fall only course
   (S) - Spring only course

   1	The certification requirements need to meet Pennsylvania Department of Education standards and are subject to change. All students are strongly recommended to check with the TUteach Advisor in the College of Science and Technology to affirm the requirements that pertain to their specific major. In addition, students should check the Undergraduate Bulletin web site for the most current information about these programs or the TUteach web site. It is also recommended that all students meet with an advisor before enrolling in classes specific to these majors and leading to certification as a teacher. This is to assure that a candidate's intended program of study will be compatible with the new requirements.
   2	See course descriptions for exceptions.
   3	All students are required to take a minimum of one credit.

Note: Grades of C- or higher are required unless otherwise specified in all courses for the major, including course prerequisites. BIOL 3091 is not available for major credit.

Calculation of Major GPA

Courses listed under the major requirements for the degree will be included in the calculation of the major GPA. Courses that could not apply toward the major as an elective or required course would not be counted in the calculation of the major GPA. This would include BIOL 1011, for example. 

Distinction in Major

To graduate with a Distinction in Biology with Teaching, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Achieve a 3.50 GPA or better for the aggregate of courses required for the B.S. in Biology with Teaching.

2. Achieve a 3.20 GPA or better in the Biology coursework.

3. Achieve a 3.90 GPA in the following courses:

   Course List

   Code	Title	Credit Hours
   SCES 2189	Classroom Interactions	3
   or SCTC 3485	Science and Mathematics in the Classroom
   SCES 4189	Project-Based Instruction	3
   or SCTC 4485	Integrating STEM Practice in Diverse Teaching Environments
   EDUC 4802	TUteach Apprentice Teaching Seminar	1
   EDUC 4388	TUteach Apprentice Teaching	6

4. Write a final research paper either in a topic combining both major content and pedagogy or a topic focused on research in Biology. They must present their research for evaluation and present at a departmental research poster session before graduation. Consult the undergraduate TUteach advisor for more details.