2017 2018 Undergraduate

Texas A&M University
2017-2018
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG EDITION 140

TABLE OF CONTENTS Agricultural Economics - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of
Public Service Administration ................................................... 126
Texas A&M University Purpose/Accreditation......................................... 12
Agribusiness Entrepreneurship - Minor .................................... 128
Publication Statement ............................................................................... 14
Agricultural Economics - Minor ................................................ 129
University Academic Calendar .................................................................. 15
AgriFood Sales - Minor .............................................................. 129
Board of Regents and Administrative Officers ........................................ 19
Financial Planning - Minor ........................................................ 130
General Information ................................................................................... 20
International Trade and Agriculture - Certificate ...................... 130
History and Development ................................................................... 20
Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications ............. 131
University Core Curriculum ................................................................ 21
Agricultural Communications and Journalism - BS ................. 132
Student Learning Outcomes .............................................................. 26
Agricultural Leadership and Development - BS ........................ 133
Degree Information ............................................................................. 27
Agricultural Science - BS ........................................................... 134
International and Cultural Diversity Requirements .................... 40
University Studies - BS, Leadership Studies Concentration .... 135
Admission ............................................................................................ 45
Agricultural Communications and Journalism - Minor ............ 135
Registration and Academic Status .................................................... 74
Extension Education - Minor ..................................................... 136
Grading System .................................................................................. 76
International Agricultural Development - Minor ....................... 136
Housing ............................................................................................... 78
Leadership - Minor ..................................................................... 136
Orientation ........................................................................................... 79
Animal Science ................................................................................. 137
Services for Students ......................................................................... 80
Animal Science - BS, Production/Industry Option ................... 138
Campus Life ........................................................................................ 84
Animal Science - BS, Science Option ....................................... 140
Tuition, Fees and Other Financial Information ......................................... 89
Equine Science - Certificate ...................................................... 141
Financial Assistance and Scholarships ............................................ 97
Meat Science - Certificate ......................................................... 141
University Policies ................................................................................... 101
Biochemistry and Biophysics ........................................................... 142
International Opportunities for Students ............................................... 102
Biochemistry - BS ...................................................................... 143
Honors and Undergraduate Research .................................................... 103
Genetics - BS ............................................................................. 144
Transition Academic Programs .............................................................. 107
Biochemistry - Minor ................................................................. 146
University Studies Degrees ..................................................................... 108
Genetics - Minor ......................................................................... 146
Interdisciplinary Degree Programs ......................................................... 109
Biological and Agricultural Engineering .......................................... 146
Juris Doctor Program ....................................................................... 109
Agricultural Systems Management - BS .................................. 147
Neuroscience .................................................................................... 110
Biological and Agricultural Engineering - BS ............................ 148
Neuroscience - Minor ................................................................ 110
Agricultural Systems Management - Minor .............................. 150
Neuroscience - Certificate ......................................................... 111
Ecosystem Science and Management ............................................ 150
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ............................................... 113
Ecological Restoration - BS ...................................................... 151
Interdepartmental Degree Programs ............................................... 118
Forestry - BS .............................................................................. 152
Agricultural Economics .................................................................... 118
Rangeland Ecology and Management - BS, Ranch Management
Agribusiness - BS ...................................................................... 120
Option ......................................................................................... 153
Agricultural Economics - BS, Finance and Real Estate Option
Rangeland Ecology and Management - BS, Rangeland Resources
...................................................................................................... 122
Option ......................................................................................... 155
Agricultural Economics - BS, Food Marketing Systems Option
Renewable Natural Resources - BS .......................................... 156
...................................................................................................... 123
Spatial Science - BS .................................................................. 158
Agricultural Economics - BS, Policy and Economic Analysis
Option ......................................................................................... 124 Forestry - Minor ......................................................................... 158
Agricultural Economics - BS, Rural Entrepreneurship Option Rangeland Ecology and Management - Minor ......................... 159
...................................................................................................... 125
Spatial Sciences - Minor ........................................................... 159
Watershed - Certificate .............................................................. 159

Entomology ....................................................................................... 160 Youth Development - Certificate ............................................... 195
Entomology - BS ........................................................................ 161 Soil and Crop Sciences .................................................................... 196
Forensic and Investigative Sciences - BS, Pre-Law Emphasis Plant and Environmental Soil Science - BS, Crops Emphasis
...................................................................................................... 163 ...................................................................................................... 197
Forensic and Investigative Sciences - BS, Science Emphasis Plant and Environmental Soil Science - BS, Soil and Water
...................................................................................................... 165 Emphasis .................................................................................... 198
Entomology - Minor ................................................................... 166 Turfgrass Science - BS .............................................................. 199
Public Health Entomology - Certificate .................................... 167 Agronomy - Minor ...................................................................... 200
Horticultural Sciences ...................................................................... 168 Environmental Soil Science - Minor .......................................... 200
Horticulture - BA ........................................................................ 168 Plant Breeding - Minor ............................................................... 201
Horticulture - BS ........................................................................ 169 University Studies Programs ........................................................... 201
Horticulture - Minor ................................................................... 170 University Studies - BS, Environmental Business Concentration
...................................................................................................... 183
Enology - Certificate .................................................................. 170
University Studies - BS, Leadership Studies Concentration .... 135
Nutrition and Food Science ............................................................. 171
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences ....................................................... 203
Food Science and Technology - BS, Food Industry Option ...... 172
Food Science and Technology - BS, Food Science Option ...... 174
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences - BS, Aquatic Ecology and
Nutrition - BS, Didactic Program in Dietetics Track ................. 176
Conservation Option .................................................................. 205
Nutrition - BS, General Nutrition Track ..................................... 177
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences - BS, Vertebrate Zoology Option
Nutrition - BS, Molecular and Experimental Track ................... 179 ...................................................................................................... 206
Plant Pathology and Microbiology .................................................. 180 Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences - BS, Wildlife Ecology and
Conservation Option .................................................................. 208
Bioenvironmental Sciences - BS ............................................... 181
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences - Minor ................................... 209
Environmental Studies - BS ...................................................... 182
College of Architecture ............................................................................ 210
University Studies - BS, Environmental Business Concentration
...................................................................................................... 183 Global Culture and Society - Minor .................................................. 212
Bioenvironmental Sciences - Minor .......................................... 184 Diversity - Certificate ................................................................. 212
Poultry Science ................................................................................. 185 Architecture ....................................................................................... 212
Poultry Science - BS, Industry Emphasis ................................. 185 Environmental Design Architectural Studies - BED .................. 215
Poultry Science - BS, Technical Emphasis ............................... 186 Architectural Fabrication and Product Design - Minor ............ 216
Poultry Science - Minor ............................................................. 187 Architectural Heritage Conservation - Minor ............................ 216
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences ......................................... 187 Art and Architecture History - Minor ........................................ 216
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences - BS with Certificate Global Art Design and Construction - Minor ............................. 217
...................................................................................................... 189
Sustainable Architecture and Planning - Minor ....................... 217
Construction Science ....................................................................... 218
Park and Natural Resource Management - Minor .................... 192
Construction Science - BS ........................................................ 220
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences - Minor ...................... 193
Facility Management - Minor .................................................... 221
Tourism Management - Minor .................................................. 193
Leadership in the Design and Construction Professions - Minor
Youth Development - Minor ...................................................... 193 ...................................................................................................... 221
Community Recreation and Park Administration - Certificate Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning ................................. 222
...................................................................................................... 194
Landscape Architecture - BLA .................................................. 224
Hospitality Management - Certificate ....................................... 194
Landscape Architecture - 6-Year Bachelor of Landscape
Parks and Conservation - Certificate ........................................ 194 Architecture/Master of Land and Property Development ........ 225
Professional Event Manager - Certificate ................................. 195 Landscape Architecture - 6-Year Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture/Master of Urban Planning ................................... 226
Tourism Management - Certificate ........................................... 195
Urban and Regional Planning - BS ............................................ 227
Urban and Regional Planning - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/ Marketing - BBA, Advertising Strategy Track ........................... 273
Master of Land and Property Development ............................. 228
Marketing - BBA, Analytics and Consulting Track .................... 275
Urban and Regional Planning - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/
Marketing - BBA, Professional Selling and Sales Management
Master of Urban Planning ......................................................... 229
Track ........................................................................................... 277
Urban and Regional Planning - Minor ....................................... 230
Marketing - BBA, Retail Buying and Management Track ......... 279
University Studies Programs ........................................................... 230
Advertising Strategy - Certificate .............................................. 281
University Studies - BS, Global Arts, Planning, Design and
Analytics and Consulting - Certificate ...................................... 281
Construction Concentration ...................................................... 230
Professional Selling and Sales Management - Certificate ....... 282
Visualization ...................................................................................... 231
Retail Buying and Management - Certificate ........................... 282
Visualization - BS ....................................................................... 233
Art - Minor .................................................................................. 233
University Studies - BS, Business Concentration ..................... 283
Game Design and Development - Minor ................................... 234
College of Dentistry ................................................................................. 285
Mays Business School ............................................................................ 235
Caruth School of Dental Hygiene .................................................... 285
Business Honors - BBA .................................................................... 238
Dental Hygiene - BS ................................................................... 286
Business - Minor ............................................................................... 240
College of Education and Human Development .................................... 288
European Union Business - Certificate ............................................ 241
Educational Administration and Human Resource Development
International Business Studies - Certificate .................................... 241
............................................................................................................. 291
Latin American Business - Certificate ............................................. 243
Human Resource Development - BS ........................................ 293
Nonprofit and Social Innovation - Certificate ........................... 244
Technology Management - BS .................................................. 294
Accounting ........................................................................................ 244
Human Resource Development Minor ...................................... 295
Accounting - BBA ....................................................................... 246
Technology Management - Minor ............................................. 295
Accounting- 5-Year Bachelor of Business Administration/Master
Educational Psychology ................................................................... 296
of Financial Management ......................................................... 248
Interdisciplinary Studies - BS, Bilingual Education EC-6 .......... 298
Accounting- 5-Year Bachelor of Business Administration/Master
of Science .................................................................................. 249 Interdisciplinary Studies - BS, Special Education EC-12 .......... 299
Energy Accounting - Certificate ................................................ 249 University Studies - BS, Child Professional Services
Concentration ............................................................................. 300
Internal Audit - Certificate ......................................................... 250
Creative Studies - Minor ............................................................ 301
Finance .............................................................................................. 250
Creative Studies - Certificate .................................................... 302
Finance - BBA ............................................................................ 251
Health and Kinesiology .................................................................... 302
Commercial Banking - Certificate ............................................. 253
Community Health - BS ............................................................. 309
Investment Banking - Certificate .............................................. 253
Health - BS, Allied Health Track ................................................ 311
Trading, Risk and Investments - Certificate ............................. 254
Health - BS, School Health Track .............................................. 312
Information and Operations Management ...................................... 254
Kinesiology - BS, All-Level Physical Education Teacher
Management Information Systems - BBA ................................ 255
Certification Track ..................................................................... 313
Supply Chain Management - BBA ............................................. 257
Kinesiology - BS, Dance Science Track .................................... 314
Management ..................................................................................... 259
Kinesiology - BS, Exercise Science Track, Applied Exercise
Management - BBA, Consulting/General Management Track Physiology Concentration ......................................................... 316
...................................................................................................... 261
Kinesiology - BS, Exercise Science Track, Basic Exercise
Management - BBA, Entrepreneurial Leadership Track ........... 263 Physiology Concentration ......................................................... 317
Management - BBA, Human Resource Management Track .... 265 Kinesiology - BS, Exercise Science Track, Motor Behavior
Concentration ............................................................................. 318
Management - BBA, Nonprofit Management Track ................. 267
Kinesiology - 5-Year BS/MS ...................................................... 319
Management - BBA, Pre-Law Track .......................................... 269
Sport Management - BS, Internship Track ............................... 321
Entrepreneurial Leadership - Certificate ................................... 271
Sport Management - BS, Non-internship Track ........................ 322
Marketing .......................................................................................... 271
University Studies - BS, Dance Concentration ......................... 323 Civil Engineering - BS ................................................................ 366
University Studies - BS, Sports Conditioning Concentration ... 324 Civil Engineering, BS - Coastal and Ocean Engineering Track
...................................................................................................... 367
Coaching - Minor ....................................................................... 325
Civil Engineering - BS, Construction Engineering and
Dance - Minor ............................................................................. 326
Management Track .................................................................... 369
Sport Management - Minor ....................................................... 326
Civil Engineering - BS, Environmental Engineering Track ........ 371
Teaching, Learning and Culture ....................................................... 326
Civil Engineering - BS, General Civil Engineering Track ............ 373
Interdisciplinary Studies - BS, English Language Arts/Social
Civil Engineering - BS, Geotechnical Engineering Track .......... 376
Studies, Middle Grades Certification ........................................ 330
Civil Engineering - BS, Structural Engineering Track ................ 377
Interdisciplinary Studies - BS, Math/Science, Middle Grades
Certification ................................................................................ 331 Civil Engineering - BS, Transportation Engineering Track ........ 379
Interdisciplinary Studies - BS, PreK-6, Generalist Certification Civil Engineering - BS, Water Resources Engineering Track .... 381
...................................................................................................... 332
Computer Science and Engineering ................................................ 383
Secondary Graduate Certification Program ............................. 333
Computer Engineering - BS, Computer Science Track ............. 384
STEM - Minor ............................................................................. 334
Computer Science - BS ............................................................. 386
Computer Science - Minor ......................................................... 387
University Studies - BS, Child Professional Services
Game Design and Development - Minor ................................... 388
Concentration ............................................................................. 300
Electrical and Computer Engineering .............................................. 388
University Studies - BS, Dance Concentration ......................... 323
Computer Engineering - BS, Electrical Engineering Track ........ 388
University Studies - BS, Sports Conditioning Concentration ... 324
Electrical Engineering - BS ........................................................ 390
College of Engineering ............................................................................ 338
Electrical Engineering - Minor ................................................... 391
Biological and Agricultural Engineering - BS ................................... 344
Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution ....................... 392
Interdisciplinary Engineering - BS ............................................. 346
Electronic Systems Engineering Technology - BS ................... 393
Cybersecurity - Minor ....................................................................... 346
Industrial Distribution - BS ........................................................ 394
Engineering Project Management - Minor ....................................... 347
Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology - BS
Business Management - Certificate ................................................ 348
...................................................................................................... 396
Engineering Honors - Certificate ...................................................... 349
Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology - BS ........................ 398
Engineering Leadership - Certificate ......................................... 349
Embedded Systems Integration Minor ..................................... 399
International Engineering - Certificate ............................................. 349
Industrial and Systems Engineering ................................................ 400
Polymer Specialty - Certificate ........................................................ 349
Industrial Engineering - BS ........................................................ 401
Safety Engineering - Certificate ....................................................... 350
Industrial Engineering - Minor ................................................... 403
Aerospace Engineering ..................................................................... 350
Data Center Operations Engineering - Certificate .................... 403
Aerospace Engineering - BS ...................................................... 353
Engineering Systems Management - Certificate ...................... 403
Aerospace Engineering - Minor ................................................. 354
Materials Science and Engineering ................................................. 404
Biomedical Engineering .................................................................... 354
Materials Science and Engineering - Minor .............................. 405
Biomedical Engineering - BS ..................................................... 356
Mechanical Engineering ................................................................... 405
Biomedical Engineering - Minor ................................................ 358
Mechanical Engineering - BS .................................................... 408
Engineering Therapeutics Manufacturing - Certificate ............ 359
Analysis, Design and Management of Energy Conversion
Quality Engineering for Regulated Medical Technologies - Systems - Minor ......................................................................... 411
Certificate ................................................................................... 359
Control of Mechanical Systems - Minor ................................... 411
Chemical Engineering ....................................................................... 360
Design and Simulation of Mechanical Systems - Minor .......... 411
Chemical Engineering - BS ........................................................ 362
Nuclear Engineering ......................................................................... 412
Chemical Engineering - Minor ................................................... 363
Nuclear Engineering - BS .......................................................... 413
Civil Engineering ............................................................................... 363
Nuclear Engineering - Minor ...................................................... 414
Radiological Health Engineering - Minor .................................. 414 University Studies Programs ........................................................... 461
Ocean Engineering ............................................................................ 415 University Studies - BS, Geographic Information Science and
Technology Concentration ........................................................ 448
Ocean Engineering - BS ............................................................. 416
University Studies - BS, Geography Concentration .................. 448
Petroleum Engineering ..................................................................... 417
College of Liberal Arts ............................................................................. 465
Petroleum Engineering - BS ...................................................... 419
Women's and Gender Studies - BA .................................................. 474
Petroleum Engineering - Minor ................................................. 421
Africana Studies Minor ..................................................................... 477
Energy Engineering - Certificate ............................................... 421
Comparative Cultural Studies International - Minor ........................ 478
College of Geosciences ........................................................................... 422
Comparative Cultural Studies U.S. - Minor ...................................... 479
Environmental Geosciences - BS ..................................................... 424
Film Studies - Minor ......................................................................... 480
Environmental Geosciences - BS / MOST, 2+1 Program ................ 428
Global Culture and Society - Minor .................................................. 480
Environmental Studies - BS ............................................................. 429
Journalism Studies - Minor .............................................................. 480
Climate Change - Minor .................................................................... 432
Leadership - Minor ............................................................................ 481
Earth Sciences - Minor ..................................................................... 432
Liberal Arts Honors - Minor .............................................................. 481
Environmental Geosciences - Minor ................................................ 433
Religious Studies - Minor ................................................................. 482
Diversity Certificate .......................................................................... 434
Women's and Gender Studies - Minor ...................................... 483
Atmospheric Sciences ...................................................................... 434
Diversity - Certificate ........................................................................ 484
Meteorology - BS ....................................................................... 435
Anthropology ..................................................................................... 484
Meteorology - BS / MOST, 3+2 Program .................................. 436
Anthropology - BA, Archaeology Track ..................................... 485
Meteorology - Minor .................................................................. 438
Anthropology - BA ...................................................................... 486
Geography ......................................................................................... 438
Anthropology - Minor ................................................................. 487
Geographic Information Science and Technology - BS,
Computation, Design and Analysis Track ................................. 439 Museum Studies - Minor ........................................................... 487
Geographic Information Science and Technology - BS, Earth Communication ................................................................................. 488
Systems and Analysis Track ..................................................... 441
Communication - BA .................................................................. 489
Geographic Information Science and Technology - B.S., Human
Telecommunication Media Studies - BA .................................. 490
Systems and Society Track ...................................................... 443
Telecommunication Media Studies - BS .................................. 492
Geography - BS .......................................................................... 445
Communication - Minor ............................................................. 493
University Studies - BS, Geographic Information Science and
Technology Concentration ........................................................ 448 Communication and Global Media - Certificate ....................... 494
University Studies - BS, Geography Concentration .................. 448 Communication Leadership and Conflict Management -
Certificate ................................................................................... 494
Geography - Minor ..................................................................... 450
Health Communication - Certificate, Health Campaign/Policy
Geoinformatics - Minor .............................................................. 451
Track ........................................................................................... 494
Geology and Geophysics .................................................................. 451
Strategic Communication - Certificate ..................................... 495
Geology - BA .............................................................................. 451
Economics ......................................................................................... 495
Geology - BA / MOST, 3+2 Program ......................................... 453
Economics - BA .......................................................................... 497
Geology - BS ............................................................................... 454
Economics - BS .......................................................................... 498
Geology - BS / MOST, 3+2 Program ......................................... 455
Economics - 5-Year BA/MIA ...................................................... 498
Geophysics - BS ......................................................................... 457
Economics - 5-Year BA/MPSA .................................................. 499
Geology - Minor .......................................................................... 458
Economics - 5-Year BS/MIA ...................................................... 500
Geophysics - Minor .................................................................... 458
Economics - 5-Year BS/MPSA .................................................. 501
Oceanography ................................................................................... 458
Economics - 5-Year BS/MS ....................................................... 502
Oceanography - BS .................................................................... 460
Economics - Minor ..................................................................... 503
Oceanography - Minor ............................................................... 461
Business Economics - Certificate ............................................. 504
Quanitative Economic Methods - Certificate ............................ 504 Philosophy Pre-Law - Certificate ............................................... 542
English ............................................................................................... 504 Political Science ............................................................................... 543
English - BA ................................................................................ 507 Political Science - BA ................................................................ 545
English - BA, Middle School Teaching ...................................... 508 Political Science - 5-Year BA/MPSA ......................................... 546
English - Minor ........................................................................... 510 Political Science - BS ................................................................ 546
Hispanic Studies ............................................................................... 510 Political Science - 5-Year BS/MPSA ......................................... 547
Spanish - BA .............................................................................. 511 Psychology ........................................................................................ 548
Hispanic Studies - Minor ........................................................... 513 Psychology - BA ......................................................................... 550
Spanish - Minor .......................................................................... 514 Psychology - BS ......................................................................... 551
History ............................................................................................... 515 Psychology - Minor .................................................................... 552
History - BA ................................................................................ 516 Applied Behavioral Health - Certificate ..................................... 552
History - Minor ........................................................................... 517 Healthy Development - Certificate ............................................ 553
International Studies ........................................................................ 517 Psychology of Diversity - Certificate ........................................ 553
Classics - BA, Classical Civilization .......................................... 519 Work and Organizations - Certificate ........................................ 553
Classics - BA, Language and Literature .................................... 520 Sociology ........................................................................................... 553
International Studies - BA, Global Cultural Studies .................. 520 Sociology - BA ............................................................................ 555
International Studies - BA, International Commerce ................ 522 Sociology - 5 YEAR BA/MPSA .................................................. 556
International Studies - BA, Communication and Media ........... 524 Sociology - BS ............................................................................ 557
International Studies - BA, Environmental Studies .................. 525 Sociology - 5 YEAR BS/MPSA .................................................. 557
International Studies - BA, Geographic Information Systems Latino/a and Mexican-American Studies - Minor ..................... 559
...................................................................................................... 527
Sociology - Minor ....................................................................... 559
International Studies - BA, Politics and Diplomacy .................. 529
International Studies - 5-Year BA/MIA ...................................... 530
University Studies - BA, Journalism Concentration ................. 560
Modern Languages - BA, French ............................................... 532
University Studies - BA, Race, Gender, Ethnicity Concentration
Modern Languages - BA, German ............................................. 533 ...................................................................................................... 561
Modern Languages - BA, Russian ............................................. 534 University Studies - BA, Religious Thought, Practices and
Cultures Concentration .............................................................. 563
Arabic Studies - Minor ............................................................... 535
University Studies - BA, Society, Ethics and Law Concentration
Asian Studies - Minor ................................................................ 535
...................................................................................................... 564
Chinese - Minor .......................................................................... 536
University Studies - BS, Health Humanities Concentration ..... 565
Classical Studies - Minor .......................................................... 536
UNIVERSITY STUDIES - BS, Liberal Arts Concentration ........... 566
French - Minor ............................................................................ 537
University Studies - BS, Race, Gender, Ethnicity Concentration
German - Minor .......................................................................... 537 ...................................................................................................... 567
Italian - Minor ............................................................................. 537 College of Nursing ................................................................................... 570
Japanese - Minor ....................................................................... 538 Nursing - BS, RN to BSN Track ........................................................ 573
Russian - Minor .......................................................................... 538 Nursing - BS, Second Degree BSN Track ........................................ 574
Performance Studies ........................................................................ 538 Nursing - BS, Traditional BSN .......................................................... 574
Performance Studies - BA ......................................................... 539 School of Public Health .......................................................................... 576
Performance Studies - Minor .................................................... 540 Public Health Studies ....................................................................... 577
Performance Technology - Minor ............................................. 540 Public Health, BS ....................................................................... 577
Philosophy and Humanities ............................................................. 541 Occupational Health and Safety - Minor .................................. 580
Philosophy - BA ......................................................................... 541 Public Health Studies - Minor ................................................... 580
Philosophy - Minor ..................................................................... 542 College of Science ................................................................................... 581

Biology ............................................................................................... 584 University Studies - BS, Mathematics for Business Concentration
...................................................................................................... 642
Biology - BA ................................................................................ 590
University Studies - BS, Mathematics for Pre-Professionals
Biology - BS ................................................................................ 591
Concentration ............................................................................. 643
Microbiology - BS ...................................................................... 592
University Studies - BS, Science for Secondary Teaching
Molecular and Cell Biology - BS ................................................ 593 Concentration ............................................................................. 643
Zoology - BS ............................................................................... 595 University Studies - BS, Mathematics for Teaching Concentration
...................................................................................................... 644
Bioinformatics - Minor ............................................................... 596
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences .................... 646
Biology - Minor ........................................................................... 597
Biomedical Sciences - BS ................................................................ 647
Chemistry .......................................................................................... 597
Biomedical Sciences - Minor ........................................................... 650
Chemistry - BA ........................................................................... 600
International Certificate in Cultural Competency and Communications
Chemistry - BA, Biological Chemistry or Medical, Dental,
in Spanish ......................................................................................... 651
Pharmacy School Track ............................................................ 602
Small Animal Clinical Sciences ....................................................... 651
Chemistry - BA, Chemical Education Track .............................. 603
Veterinary Integrative Biosciences .................................................. 651
Chemistry - BA, Environmental Chemistry Track ..................... 605
Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences ...................................... 651
Chemistry - BS ........................................................................... 607
Veterinary Pathobiology ................................................................... 651
Chemistry - BS, Biological-Chemistry Track ............................. 609
Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology ...................................... 653
Chemistry - BS, Environmental Chemistry Track ...................... 610
Biomedical Research and Development - Certificate ...................... 654
Chemistry Minor ........................................................................ 612
Mathematics ..................................................................................... 613
University Studies - BS, Biomedical Sciences Concentration
Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS, Actuarial Emphasis ...... 617
...................................................................................................... 654
Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS, Biological Science
School of Military Science ...................................................................... 657
Emphasis .................................................................................... 618
Aerospace Studies ............................................................................ 657
Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS, Computational Emphasis
...................................................................................................... 619 Military Science ................................................................................ 658
Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS, Economics Emphasis Naval Science ................................................................................... 658
...................................................................................................... 621
Military Studies - Minor .................................................................... 660
Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS, Math Emphasis ............ 622
Leadership Study and Development - Certificate ............................ 661
Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS, Statistics Emphasis ..... 624
Texas A&M University Galveston&DPSXV.............................................. 662
Applied Mathematical Sciences - 5-Year BS/MS ..................... 625
Liberal Studies .................................................................................. 664
Mathematics - BA ...................................................................... 627
Maritime Studies - BA ............................................................... 666
Mathematics - 5-Year BA/MS ................................................... 629
University Studies - BS, Marine Environmental Law and Policy
Mathematics - BS ...................................................................... 630 Concentration ............................................................................. 667
Mathematics - 5-Year BS/MS ................................................... 632 University Studies - BS, Maritime Public Policy and
Communication Concentration ................................................. 668
Mathematics - Minor ................................................................. 634
University Studies - BS, Tourism and Coastal Community
Physics and Astronomy ................................................................... 634
Development Concentration ...................................................... 669
Physics - BA ............................................................................... 637
Diving Technology and Methods - Minor .................................. 669
Physics - BS ............................................................................... 638
Maritime Studies - Minor ........................................................... 670
Astrophysics - Minor ................................................................. 639
Marine Biology .................................................................................. 670
Physics - Minor .......................................................................... 639
Marine Biology - BS ................................................................... 671
Statistics ........................................................................................... 639
Marine Biology - BS, License Option ......................................... 672
Statistics - BS ............................................................................ 640
Marine Fisheries - BS ................................................................ 674
Statistics - Minor ....................................................................... 642
Marine Biology - Minor .............................................................. 675
Marine Engineering Technology ...................................................... 675
Marine Engineering Technology - BS ........................................ 676 BEFB-Bilingual Ed Field Based (BEFB) ............................................ 737
Marine Engineering Technology - BS, License Option ............. 678 BESC - Bioenvironmental Sci (BESC) .............................................. 738
Marine Sciences ............................................................................... 679 BICH - Biochemistry (BICH) .............................................................. 739
Marine Sciences - BS ................................................................ 681 BIMS - Biomedical Science (BIMS) .................................................. 740
Marine Sciences - BS, License Option ...................................... 682 BIOL - Biology (BIOL) ........................................................................ 741
Ocean and Coastal Resources - BS .......................................... 684 BMEN - Biomedical Engineering (BMEN) ........................................ 745
Ocean and Coastal Resources - 5-year bachelor of science/ BOTN - Botany (BOTN) ..................................................................... 750
master of marine resources management ............................... 685
BUSN - Mays Business School (BUSN) ........................................... 750
University Studies - BS, Oceans and One Health Concentration
CAEN - Ctr for Acad Enhancemnt (CAEN) ................................ 751
...................................................................................................... 687
CARC - College of Architecture (CARC) ........................................... 751
Ocean and Coastal Resources - Minor ..................................... 688
CEHD - Coll of Ed & Human Dev (CEHD) ......................................... 752
Maritime Administration ................................................................... 688
CHEM - Chemistry (CHEM) ............................................................... 752
Maritime Administration -5-year BS/MML ................................ 689
CHEN - Chemical Engineering (CHEN) ............................................. 755
Maritime Administration - BS .................................................... 690
CHIN - Chinese (CHIN) ...................................................................... 758
Maritime Administration - Minor ............................................... 691
CLAS - Classics (CLAS) .................................................................... 759
Maritime Transportation .................................................................. 692
COMM - Communication (COMM) ................................................... 761
Marine Transportation - BS ....................................................... 692
COSC - Construction Science (COSC) .............................................. 765
Texas A&M University Qatar&DPSXV..................................................... 695
CSCE - Computer Sci & Engr (CSCE) ............................................... 768
Course Descriptions ................................................................................ 697
CVEN - Civil Engineering (CVEN) ...................................................... 772
AALO - Arabic & Asian Language (AALO) ........................................ 697
DASC - Dairy Science (DASC) .......................................................... 775
ACCT - Accounting (ACCT) ............................................................... 697
DCED - Dance Education (DCED) ..................................................... 776
AERO - Aerospace Engineering (AERO) ........................................... 699
DDDS - Doctor Dental Surgery (DDDS) ............................................ 777
AERS - Aerospace Studies (AERS) .................................................. 702
DDHS - Dental Hygiene (DDHS) ....................................................... 778
AFST - Africana Studies (AFST) ....................................................... 703
DIVE - Diving Tech and Methods (DIVE) .......................................... 780
AGCJ - Ag Comm & Journalism (AGCJ) .......................................... 705
ECEN - Electrical & Comp Engr (ECEN) ........................................... 781
AGEC - Agricultural Economics (AGEC) ........................................... 707
ECHE-Early Chldhd Ed Fld Based (ECHE) ........................................ 785
AGLS - Ag & Life Sciences (AGLS) ................................................... 711
ECMT - Econometrics (ECMT) ......................................................... 786
AGRO - Agronomy (AGRO) ............................................................... 711
ECON - Economics (ECON) .............................................................. 786
AGSC - Agricultural Science (AGSC) ................................................ 711
EDCI - Educ Curriculum & Dev (EDCI) .............................................. 788
AGSM - Agricultrl Systems Mgmt (AGSM) ...................................... 712
EDTC - Educational Technology (EDTC) .......................................... 789
ALEC - Ag Leadrshp, Ed & Comm (ALEC) ........................................ 714
EHRD - Ed Human Res Develop (EHRD) .......................................... 789
ALED - Ag Leadership & Dev (ALED) ................................................ 715
ENDG - Engr Design Graphics (ENDG) ............................................. 791
ANSC - Animal Science (ANSC) ....................................................... 717
ENDS - Environmental Design (ENDS) ............................................. 791
ANTH - Anthropology (ANTH) .......................................................... 721
ENGL - English (ENGL) ..................................................................... 792
ARAB - Arabic (ARAB) ...................................................................... 725
ENGR - Engineering (ENGR) ............................................................. 797
ARCH - Architecture (ARCH) ............................................................ 726
ENST-Environmental Studies (ENST) .............................................. 799
ARTS - Art (ARTS) ............................................................................. 729
ENTC - Engineering Technology (ENTC) .......................................... 800
ASIA - Asian Studies (ASIA) ............................................................. 731
ENTO - Entomology (ENTO) ............................................................. 800
ASTR - Astronomy (ASTR) ............................................................... 732
EPFB - Educ Psyc Field Based (EPFB) ............................................ 802
ATMO - Atmospheric Sciences (ATMO) .......................................... 733
EPSY - Educational Psychology (EPSY) .......................................... 803
ATTR - Athletic Training (ATTR) ...................................................... 734
ESET - Electronic Sys Eng Tech (ESET) .......................................... 803
BAEN - Biological & Ag Engr (BAEN) ............................................... 735
ESSM Ecosystem Science & Mgmt (ESSM) .................................... 806
EURO - European Studies (EURO) .................................................... 809 MARE - Marine Engr Technology (MARE) ....................................... 874
EVEN - Environmental Engr (EVEN) .......................................... 811 MARR - Marine Engr Technology (MARR) ....................................... 876
FILM - Film Studies (FILM) .............................................................. 811 MARS - Marine Science (MARS) ...................................................... 877
FINC - Finance (FINC) ....................................................................... 813 MART - Marine Transportation (MART) ........................................... 880
FIVS - Forensic & Inv Science (FIVS) ............................................... 815 MASC - Integrated Math & Sci (MASC) ........................................... 882
FREN - French (FREN) ...................................................................... 817 MASE - Maritime Systems Engr (MASE) ......................................... 883
FRSC - Forest Science (FRSC) ......................................................... 818 MAST - Maritime Studies (MAST) .................................................... 883
FSTC - Food Science & Tech (FSTC) ............................................... 818 MATH - Mathematics (MATH) ......................................................... 885
GALV - TAMUG Study Abroad (GALV) ............................................. 821 MEEN - Mechanical Engineering (MEEN) ........................................ 890
GENE - Genetics (GENE) ................................................................... 821 MEFB - Mid Grds Ed Field Based (MEFB) ........................................ 894
GEOG - Geography (GEOG) ............................................................... 822 MEPS-Molecular & Env Plant Sci (MEPS) ....................................... 894
GEOL - Geology (GEOL) .................................................................... 826 METR - Meteorology (METR) ........................................................... 895
GEOP - Geophysics (GEOP) .............................................................. 829 MGMT - Management (MGMT) ........................................................ 895
GEOS - Geosciences (GEOS) ............................................................ 830 MICR - Microbiology (MICR) ............................................................ 898
GERM - German (GERM) .................................................................. 831 MKTG - Marketing (MKTG) ............................................................... 898
HBRW - Hebrew (HBRW) .................................................................. 833 MLSC - Military Science (MLSC) ...................................................... 900
HEFB - Health Ed Field Based (HEFB) ............................................. 833 MMET - Mfg & Mech Engr Tech (MMET) ........................................ 900
HISP - Hispanic Studies (HISP) ....................................................... 834 MODL - Modern Languages (MODL) ................................................ 903
HIST - History (HIST) ........................................................................ 835 MSEN -Materials Science & Engr (MSEN) ....................................... 903
HLTH - Health (HLTH) ...................................................................... 842 MUSC - Music (MUSC) ..................................................................... 906
HORT - Horticultural Sciences (HORT) ............................................ 844 MXET - Multidiscip Engr Tech (MXET) ..................................... 910
HHUM - Health Humanities (HHUM) ........................................ 847 NAUT - Nautical Science (NAUT) ..................................................... 910
HUMA - Humanities (HUMA) ............................................................ 847 NRSC - Neuroscience (NRSC) .......................................................... 910
IBUS - International Business (IBUS) .............................................. 848 NUEN - Nuclear Engineering (NUEN) ............................................... 912
IDIS - Industrial Distribution (IDIS) .................................................. 849 NURS - Nursing (NURS) ................................................................... 914
INST-Interdisciplinary Studies (INST) .............................................. 851 NUTR - Nutrition (NUTR) .................................................................. 916
INTS - International Studies (INTS) ................................................. 852 NVSC - Naval Science (NVSC) ......................................................... 918
ISEN - Indust & Systems Engr (ISEN) .............................................. 853 OCEN - Ocean Engineering (OCEN) .................................................. 919
ISTM - Mgmt Info Systems (ISTM) ........................................... 855 OCNG - Oceanography (OCNG) ........................................................ 923
ISYS - Mgmt Info Systems (ISYS) ................................................... 858 OCRE Ocean & Coastal Resources (OCRE) ..................................... 924
ITAL - Italian (ITAL) ........................................................................... 858 PERF - Performance Studies (PERF) ............................................... 924
JAPN - Japanese (JAPN) ................................................................. 859 PETE - Petroleum Engineering (PETE) ............................................. 926
JOUR - Journalism (JOUR) ............................................................... 860 PHIL - Philosophy (PHIL) .................................................................. 928
KINE - Kinesiology (KINE) ................................................................ 861 PHLT - Public Health (PHLT) ........................................................... 931
KNFB - Kinesiology Field Based (KNFB) ......................................... 865 PHYS - Physics (PHYS) .................................................................... 933
LAND - Landscape Architecture (LAND) .......................................... 865 PLPA - Plant Pathology (PLPA) ....................................................... 936
LBAR - College of Liberal Arts (LBAR) ............................................. 867 POLS - Political Science (POLS) ...................................................... 936
LDEV - Land Development (LDEV) ................................................... 868 PORT - Portuguese (PORT) .............................................................. 941
LING -Linguistics (LING) ................................................................... 868 POSC - Poultry Science (POSC) ....................................................... 941
LMAS - Latino/Mex Amer Studies (LMAS) ...................................... 868 PSYC - Psychology (PSYC) .............................................................. 943
MARA - Maritime Administration (MARA) ....................................... 868 RDNG - Reading (RDNG) .................................................................. 946
MARB - Marine Biology (MARB) ...................................................... 870 RELS - Religious Studies (RELS) ..................................................... 947
RENR-Renewable Natural Resrces (RENR) ..................................... 949 Education Code - Hazing ................................................................ 1124
RLEM-Rangeland Ecology & Mgmt (RLEM) .................................... 950 Index ....................................................................................................... 1126
RPTS - Rec, Park & Tourism Sci (RPTS) .......................................... 950
RUSS - Russian (RUSS) .................................................................... 953
SCEN - College of Science (SCEN) .................................................. 954
SCMT - Supply Chain Mgmt (SCMT) ............................................... 955
SCSC - Soil and Crop Sciences (SCSC) ........................................... 956
SEFB - Special Ed Field Based (SEFB) ............................................ 959
SENG - Safety Engineering (SENG) .................................................. 959
SOCI - Sociology (SOCI) ................................................................... 960
SOMS-Schl of Military Sciences (SOMS) ........................................ 964
SPAN - Spanish (SPAN) ................................................................... 964
SPED - Special Education (SPED) .................................................... 967
SPMT - Sport Management (SPMT) ................................................ 968
SPSC - Spatial Sciences (SPSC) ...................................................... 970
STAT - Statistics (STAT) .................................................................. 970
STLC - Student Learning Center (STLC) .......................................... 972
TCMG - Technology Management (TCMG) ..................................... 972
TEED - Teacher Education (TEED) ................................................... 973
TEFB - Teacher Ed Field Based (TEFB) ........................................... 973
THAR - Theatre Arts (THAR) ............................................................ 974
UGST - Undergraduate Studies (UGST) ........................................... 977
URPN - Urban & Reg Planning (URPN) ............................................ 978
VIBS - Vet Integrative Biosci (VIBS) ................................................ 980
VIST - Visual Studies (VIST) ............................................................. 982
VLCS-Vet Large Animal Clin Sc (VLCS) ........................................... 984
VSCS-Vet Small Animal Clin Sc (VSCS) .......................................... 984
VTPB - Veterinary Pathobiology (VTPB) .......................................... 984
VTPP - Vet Physiology & Pharm (VTPP) .......................................... 986
WFSC-Wildlife & Fisheries Sci (WFSC) ............................................ 987
WGST - Women's &Gender Studies (WGST) .................................... 991
ZOOL - Zoology (ZOOL) .................................................................... 994
Faculty ...................................................................................................... 995
Appendices ............................................................................................. 1115
Rules and Regulations for Determining Residence Status ........... 1115
Texas Common Course Numbering System ................................. 1115
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act .................................. 1118
International Agreements ............................................................... 1120
Scholastic Honor Societies ............................................................ 1123
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) .................................. 1124
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus

Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) ..................................................... 1124
12 Texas A&M Catalogs
TEXAS A&M CATALOGS Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences undergraduate curriculum is
accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
(http://www.nrpa.org).
Purpose of Catalogs
College of Architecture
Purpose of Catalogs Architecture is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board
The Undergraduate and Graduate and Professional catalogs provide (NAAB) (http://www.naab.org).
information about the academic programs of Texas A&M University
Construction Science curriculum is accredited by the American Council for
to students, prospective students, faculty and staff of the University.
Construction Education (ACCE) (http://www.acce-hq.org).
Included is information concerning admissions, academic regulations
and requirements, services available to students, academic offerings Landscape Architecture curriculum is accredited by the Landscape
and a list of the administrative officers and faculty of the University. Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) (https://www.asla.org/
While every effort has been made to make this catalog as complete and accreditationlaab.aspx).
accurate as possible, changes may occur at any time in requirements,
deadlines, fees, curricula and courses listed in these catalogs. Urban and Regional Planning curriculum is accredited by the Planning
Accreditation Board (PAB) (http://www.planningaccreditationboard.org).
Students should refer to Howdy, for course offerings in any given
semester. For administrative reasons, because of insufficient enrollment May College of Business
or because of limited resources, any given course might not be offered in The baccalaureate and master’s curricula in Mays Business School are
the announced semester. accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB) (http://www.aacsb.edu).
This catalog was prepared in advance of its effective date; therefore,
the course descriptions may vary from actual course content. The
College of Dentistry
provisions of the catalogs do not constitute a contract, express or
Dentistry degree program is accredited by the Commission on Dental
implied, between any applicant, student, faculty or staff member of Texas
Accreditation (CODA) (http://www.ada.org).
A&M University or The Texas A&M University System. These catalogs
are for informational purposes only. The University reserves the right to
change or alter any statement herein without prior notice. Neither catalog
College of Education and Human Development
should be interpreted to allow a student who begins his or her education Programs in professional education and degrees conferred by Texas A&M
under either catalog to continue the program under the provisions in that University are approved by the State Board of Educator Certification
catalog. and the Texas Education Agency for certification purposes and are
fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Accreditation Education (TEA) (http://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Leadership/
State_Board_for_Educator_Certification).
Accreditation Counseling Psychology and School Psychology are accredited by the
Texas A&M University is accredited by the Southern Association of American Psychological Association (APA) (http://www.apa.org).
Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, 404-679-4501, to award degrees at the Athletic Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
bachelors’, masters’, doctoral and professional levels. Athletic Training Education (CaATe) (http://caate.net).
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences College of Engineering

Agricultural Systems Management curriculum is recognized by the Undergraduate programs in Aerospace, Biological and Agricultural,
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Biological Systems, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical,
(http://www.asabe.org). Industrial, Mechanical, Nuclear, Ocean, Petroleum and Radiological Health
Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission
Dietetic Program in Dietics is accredited by the Commission on of ABET (http://main.abet.org/aps/Accreditedprogramsearch.aspx).
Accreditation for Dietetics Education (https://www.cdrnet.org).
Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Program and the Manufacturing
Forestry curriculum is accredited by the Society of American Foresters and Mechanical Engineering Technology Program are accredited by the
(SAF) (http://www.eforester.org). Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://
main.abet.org/aps/Accreditedprogramsearch.aspx).
Food Science and Technology curriculum is approved by the Institute of
Food Technologists (IFT) (https://www.ift.org). Computer Science Program is accredited by the Computing
Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://main.abet.org/aps/
Forensics and Investigative Sciences program is accredited by the Forensic
Accreditedprogramsearch.aspx).
Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) (http://
fepac-edu.org). Bush School of Government and Public Service
Rangeland Ecology and Management curriculum is accredited by the Society The Master of Public Service and Administration degree in the Bush School
for Range Management (SRM) (http://rangelands.org). of Government and Public Service is accredited by the Network of
Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) (https://
accreditation.naspaa.org)
Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog 13
The School of Law

The curriculum in the School of Law is accredited by the American Bar
Association (ABA) (http://www.americanbar.org/aba.html).
College of Liberal Arts

Clinical Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological
Association (APA) (http://www.apa.org).
The English Language Institute is accredited by the Commission on English

Language Program Accreditation (CEA) (http://cea-accredit.org).
College of Medicine
Medical Education degree program is accredited by the Liaison Committee
on Medical Education (LCME) (http://lcme.org).
College of Nursing
Nursing degree program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.aacn.nche.edu).
Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacology

The curriculum in the Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy is accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). (https://
www.acpe-accredit.org)
School of Public Health

Public Health degree program is accredited by the Council on Education
for Public Health (CEPH) (https://ceph.org).
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Veterinary Medicine degree program is accredited by the American
Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA) (https://
www.avma.org/Pages/home.aspx).
Other accrediting agencies which have approved programs offered at

the University: American Chemical Society (ACS) (https://www.acs.org/
content/acs/en.html).
Texas A&M University at Galveston

Offshore and Coastal Systems Engineering is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://main.abet.org/aps/
Accreditedprogramsearch.aspx).
Marine Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering

Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://main.abet.org/
aps/Accreditedprogramsearch.aspx).
14 Undergraduate Catalog
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
The Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog, published annually,
provides information about the undergraduate programs of Texas A&M
University to students, prospective students, and faculty and staff of
the University. Included is information concerning requirements for
admission, services available to students, course offerings and listings of
the administrative officers.
Publication
Publication Statement
The Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog is published each
spring and the provisions for this volume are applicable during the
2017-2018 academic year. A student who registers for the first time
at the University during a summer session is subject to the degree
requirements set forth in the catalog effective for the fall semester
immediately following his or her initial enrollment.
Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog, Edition 140, is published

online by the Office of the Registrar, Texas A&M University, College
Station, Texas 77843-0200
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University Academic Calendar Fall and Spring Calendar Addenda
UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC July 25 Last day for all students to drop courses with no
penalty (Q-drop) for the Summer II term, 5 p.m.
CALENDAR Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for

the Summer II term, 5 p.m.
Last day to officially withdraw from the University for
All dates are subject to change.
the Summer II term, 5 p.m.
2017 Summer Term I August 7 Last day of Summer II term classes and 10-week
classes.
Date Event Last day to apply for all degrees awarded in August.
May 17 Graduation application opens for all students planning August 8-9 Summer II term and 10-week final examinations for all
to graduate in August 2017. students.
May 26 Last day to register for Summer I term semester August 10 Grades for all degree candidates due to Office of the
classes, 5 p.m. Registrar, noon.
Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 10
fee due dates. p.m.
May 29 Memorial Day. Faculty and staff holiday. August 11 Commencement and Commissioning.
May 30 First day of Summer I term classes. Last day for August undergraduate degree candidates
June 2 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the Summer to apply for Tuition Rebate in Howdy, 5 p.m.
I term, 5 p.m. August 12 Commencement.
Summer I term official census date. August 14 Summer II term final grades due to Office of the
June 19 Last day for all students to drop courses with no Registrar, noon.
penalty (Q-drop) for the Summer I term, 5 p.m. Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 5
Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for p.m.
Summer I term, 5 p.m.
Last day to officially withdraw from the University for 2017 10-Week Summer Semester
the Summer I term, 5 p.m.
Date Event
June 30 Last day of Summer I term classes.
May 17 Graduation application opens for all students planning
July 3 Summer I term final examinations for all students.
to graduate in August 2017.
No 10-week semester classes.
May 26 Last day to register for 10-week semester classes, 5
Last day to register for Summer II term clesses. Refer p.m.
to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and fee due
Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and
dates.
fee due dates.
July 4 Independence Day. Faculty and staff holiday.
May 29 Memorial Day. Faculty and Staff holiday.
July 5 First day of Summer II term classes.
May 30 First day of 10-week semester classes.
July 7 Summer I term final grades due to the Office of the
June 2 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the 10-week
Registrar, noon.
semester, 5 p.m.
Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 5
10-week official census date.
p.m.
July 3 No 10-week semester classes.
2017 Summer Term II July 4

July 10
Independence Day. Faculty and staff holiday.
Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in August
Date Event without a late fee.
May 17 Graduation application opens for all students planning July 19 Last day for all students to drop courses with no
to graduate in August 2017. penalty (Q-drop) for the 10-week semester, 5 p.m.
July 3 Last day to register for the Summer II term semester Last day to officially withdraw from the University for
classes, 5 p.m. the 10-week semester, 5 p.m.
Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and August 7 Last day of 10-week semester classes.
fee due dates.
Last day to apply for all degrees awarded in August.
No 10-week semester classes.
August 8-9 10-week semester final examinations for all students.
July 4 Independence Day. Faculty and staff holiday.
August 10 Grades for degree candidates due to Office of the
July 5 First day of Summer II term classes. Registrar, noon.
July 10 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the Summer Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 10
II term, 5 p.m. p.m.
Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in August August 11 Commencement and Commissioning.
without a late fee.
Last day for August undergraduate degree candidates
Summer II term official census date. to apply for Tuition Rebate in Howdy, 5 p.m.
Fall and Spring Calendar Addenda University Academic Calendar
August 12 Commencement. December 15 Commencement and Commissioning.

August 14 Final grades for 10-week semester due in Office of the Last day for December undergraduate degree
Registrar, noon. candidates to apply for Tuition Rebate in Howdy, 5
Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 5 p.m.
p.m. December 16 Commencement.
December 18 Final grades for all students due to the Office of the
2017 Fall Semester Registrar, noon.
Date Event Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 5

p.m.
August 16 Graduation application opens for all students planning
to graduate in December 2017. December 25 - Faculty and Staff holiday.
January 1
August 25 Last day to register for fall semester classes, 5 p.m.
Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and * Texas A&M University – Fall 2017 Modified for Hurricane Harvey.
fee due dates.
August 30* First day of fall semester classes. 2018 Spring Semester
September 5* Last day for adding/dropping courses for the fall Date Event
semester, 5 p.m.
January 3 Graduation application opens for all students planning
September 14* Fall official census date. to graduate in May 2018.
September 29 Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in
January 12 Last day to register for spring semester classes, 5
December without a late fee.
p.m.
September 30 Undergraduate Degree Plan approval deadline. Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and
October 16 Mid-semester grades due to Office of the Registrar, fee due dates.
noon. January 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Faculty and Staff holiday.
November 9 - 29 Preregistration for 2018 spring semester. January 17* First day of spring semester classes.
November 17 Last day for all students to drop courses with no January 23* Last day for adding/dropping courses for the spring
penalty (Q-drop), 5 p.m. semester, 5 p.m.
Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for January 24* Galveston Campus Only: Last day for adding/dropping
Fall 2017, 5 p.m. courses for the spring semester.
Last day to officially withdraw from the University, 5 February 1* Spring official census date.
p.m.
February 16 Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in May
November 18 Bonfire 1999 Remembrance Day. without a late fee.
November 22 Reading day, no classes. March 5 Mid-semester grades due to Office of the Registrar,
November 23-24 Thanksgiving holiday. Faculty and staff holiday. noon.
December 4 Redefined day, students attend their Friday classes. March 12-16 Spring Break.
Does not apply to programs offered by the College March 14-16 Faculty and Staff holiday.
of Nursing. Pursuant to Student Rule 8.3, no regular
March 30 Reading day, no classes. Does not apply to programs
course examinations (except for laboratory and one-
offered by the College of Nursing.
hour courses) shall be given the 15th week of classes.
April 5-20 Preregistration for 2018 Summer I term, Summer II
December 5 Redefined day, students attend their Thursday
term, 10-week summer semester and fall semester.
classes. Does not apply to programs offered by the
College of Nursing. Pursuant to Student Rule 8.3, no April 17 Last day for all students to drop courses with no
regular course examinations (except for laboratory penalty (Q-drop), 5 p.m.
and one-hour courses) shall be given during the 15th Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for
week of classes. Spring 2018, 5 p.m.
December 6 Last day of fall semester classes. Pursuant to Student Last day to officially withdraw from the University, 5
Rule 8.3, no regular course examinations (except for p.m.
laboratory and one-hour courses) shall be given during April 21 Muster. Campus ceremony.
the 15th week of classes. April 30 Pursuant to Student Rule 8.3, no regular course
Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded in examinations (except for laboratory and one-hour
December. courses) shall be given the 15th week of classes.
December 7 Reading day, no classes. May 1 Last day of spring semester classes. Pursuant to
December 8, Fall semester final examinations for all students. Student Rule 8.3, no regular course examinations
11-13 (except for laboratory and one-hour courses) shall be
December 14 Grades for degree candidates due to the Office of the given during the 15th week of classes.
Registrar, 6 p.m. Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded in May.
Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 10
p.m.
Redefined day, students attend their Friday classes.

Does not apply to programs offered by the College
2018 Summer Term II
of Nursing. Pursuant to Student Rule 8.3, no regular Date Event
course examinations (except for laboratory and one- May 16 Graduation application opens for all students planning
hour courses) shall be given during the 15th week of to graduate in August 2018.
classes. July 2 Last day to register for the Summer II term classes, 5
May 2 Reading days, no classes. p.m.
May 3-4, 7-8 Spring semester final examinations for all students. Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and
May 9 Grades for degree candidates due to Office of the fee due dates.
Registrar, 6 p.m. July 3 First day of Summer II term classes.
Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 10 July 4 Independence Day. Faculty and staff holiday.
p.m. July 6 Summer I term final grades due to the Office of the
May 10-12 Commencement and Commissioning. Registrar, noon.
May 11 Last day for May undergraduate degree candidates to Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 5
apply for Tuition Rebate in Howdy, 5 p.m. p.m.
May 14 Final grades for all students due in the Office of the July 9 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the second
Registrar, noon. term, 5 p.m.
Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 5 Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in August
p.m. without a late fee.
Summer II term official census date.
* Texas A&M University – Spring 2018 Modified for winter weather.
July 24 Last day for all students to drop courses with no
2018 Summer Term I

penalty (Q-drop) for the Summer II term, 5 p.m.
Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for
Date Event the Summer II term, 5 p.m.
May 16 Graduation application opens for all students planning Last day to officially withdraw from the University for
to graduate in August 2018. the Summer II term, 5 p.m.
May 25 Last day to register for Summer I term classes, 5 p.m. August 6 Last day of Summer II term classes.
Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and Last day to apply for all degrees awarded in August.
fee due dates. August 7 Summer II term final examinations for all students.
May 28 Memorial Day. Faculty and Staff holiday. August 9 Grades for all degree candidates due to the Office of
May 29 First day of Summer I term classes. the Registrar, noon.
June 1 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the Summer Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 10
I term, 5 p.m. p.m.
Summer I term official census date. August 10 Last day for August undergraduate degree candidates
June 18 Last day for all students to drop courses with no to apply for Tuition Rebate in Howdy, 5 p.m.
penalty (Q-drop) for the Summer I term, 5 p.m. August 10-11 Commencement and Commissioning.
Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for August 13 Final grades for Summer II term due in Office of the
the Summer I term, 5 p.m. Registrar, noon.
Last day to officially withdraw from the University for Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 5
the Summer I term, 5 p.m. p.m.
June 29 Last day of Summer I term classes.
July 2 Summer I term final examinations. 2018 10-Week Summer Semester
No 10-week semester classes. Date Event
Last day to register for Summer II term classes. Refer May 16 Graduation application opens for all students planning
to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and fee due to graduate in August 2018.
dates.
May 25 Last day to register for 10-week semester classes, 5
July 3 First day of Summer II term classes. p.m.
July 4 Independence Day. Faculty and staff holiday. Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and
July 6 Summer I term final grades due to the Office of the fee due dates.
Registrar, noon. May 28 Memorial Day. Faculty and Staff holiday.
Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 5 May 29 First day of 10-week semester classes.
p.m.
June 1 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the 10-week
July 9 Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in August semester, 5 p.m.
without a late fee.
10-week official census date.
July 2 No 10-week semester classes.
Fall and Spring Calendar Addenda University Academic Calendar
July 4 Independence Day. Faculty and staff holiday. December 5 Redefined day, students attend their Thursday
July 9 Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in August classes. Pursuant to Student Rule 8.3 (http://
without a late fee. student-rules.tamu.edu/rule08), no regular course
examinations (except for laboratory and one-hour
July 18 Last day for all students to drop courses with no
courses) shall be given during the 15th week of
penalty (Q-drop) for the 10-week semester, 5 p.m.
classes.
Last day to officially withdraw from the University for
December 6 Last day of fall semester classes. Pursuant to Student
the 10-week semester, 5 p.m.
Rule 8.3 (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule08), no
August 6 Last day of 10-week semester classes.
regular course examinations (except for laboratory
Last day to apply for all degrees awarded in August. and one-hour courses) shall be given during the 15th
August 7-8 10-week semester final examinations for all students. week of classes.
August 9 Grades for degree candidates from departments due Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded in
to Office of the Registrar, noon. December.
Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 10 December 7 Reading Day, no classes.
p.m. December 8-13 Fall semester final examinations for all students.
August 10 Last day for August undergraduate degree candidates December 14 Grades due for degree candidates, 6 p.m.
to apply for Tuition Rebate in Howdy, 5 p.m.
December 15 Last day for December undergraduate degree
August 10-11 Commencement and Commissioning. candidates to apply for Tuition Rebate in Howdy, 5
August 13 Final grades for 10-week semester due to Office of the p.m.
Registrar, noon. December 16 Commencement and Commissioning.
Grades will be available for viewing in Howdy after 5 December 18 Final grades for all students due.
p.m.
December 25- Faculty and Staff holiday.
January 1
Texas A&M University Galveston Campus
2017 Fall Semester
* Texas A&M University Galveston Campus – Fall 2017 Modified for Hurricane
Harvey.
August 16 Graduation application opens for all students planning
to graduate in December 2017. McAllen Higher Education Center
September 1 Last day to register for fall semester classes. Refer to
http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and fee due 2017 Fall Semester
dates. August 16 Graduation application opens for all students planning
September 4 * First day of fall semester classes. to graduate in December 2017.
September 8* Last day for adding/dropping courses for the fall August 25 Last day to register for fall semester classes, 5 p.m.
semester, 5 p.m. Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and
September 19* Fall official census date. fee due dates.
September 29 Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded in August 28 First day of fall semester classes.
December without a late fee. September 1 Last day for adding/dropping courses for fall
September 30 Undergraduate degree plan approval deadline. semester, 5 p.m.
October 16 Mid-semester grades due, noon. September 4 Labor Day, no classes.
November 9–29 Preregistration for 2018 spring semester. September 13 Fall official census date.
November 17 Last day for all students to drop courses with no September 22 Reading day, no classes.
penalty (Q-drop), 5 p.m. September 29 Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded in
Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for December without a late fee.
Fall 2017, 5 p.m. September 30 Undergraduate degree plan approval deadline.
Last day to officially withdraw from the University, 5 October 16 Mid-semester grades due to the Office of the
p.m. Registrar, noon.
November 18 Bonfire 1999 Remembrance Day. November 9-29 Preregistration for 2018 spring semester.
November 22 Reading day, no classes. November 18 Bonfire 1999 Remembrance Day.
November 23-24 Thanksgiving holiday. Faculty and Staff holiday. November 21 Last day for all students to drop courses with no
December 4 Redefined day, students attend their Friday penalty (Q-drop), 5 p.m.
classes. Pursuant to Student Rule 8.3 (http:// Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for
student-rules.tamu.edu/rule08), no regular course Fall 2017, 5 p.m.
examinations (except for laboratory and one-hour Last day to officially withdraw from the University, 5
courses) shall be given during the 15th week of p.m.
classes. November 22 Reading day, no classes.
November 23-25 Thanksgiving holiday.
December 4 Pursuant to Student Rule 8.3 (http://student- May 7-10 Spring semester final examinations.
rules.tamu.edu/rule08), no regular course May 14 Final grades for all students due to the Office of the
examinations (except for laboratory and one-hour Registrar, noon.
courses) shall be given during the 15th week of
classes.
December 5 Redefined day, students attend their Friday classes.
December 6 Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded in
December.
December 9 Last day of fall semester classes.
December 11 Reading day.
December 12-15 Fall semester final examinations.
December 15 Commencement and Commissioning.
Last day for December undergraduate degree
candidates to apply for Tuition Rebate in Howdy, 5
p.m.
December 18 Final grades due to the Office of the Registrar, noon.
2018 Spring Semester

January 3 Graduation application opens for all students planning
to graduate in May 2018.
January 12 Last day to register for spring semester classes, 5
p.m.
Refer to http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs for tuition and
fee due dates.
January 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Faculty and Staff holiday.
January 16 First day of spring semester classes.
January 22 Last day for adding/dropping courses for the spring
semester, 5 p.m.
January 31 Spring official census date.
February 9 Reading day, no classes.
February 16 Last day to apply for degrees to be awarded in May
without a late fee.
February 24 No laboratory classes shall be held.
March 5 Mid-semester grades due to the Office of the
Registrar, noon.
March 12-16 Spring Break.
March 15-16 Faculty and Staff holiday.
March 29-30 Reading days, no classes.
April 5-20 Preregistration for 2018 first term, second term, 10-
week summer semester and fall semester.
April 19 Last day for all students to drop courses with no
penalty (Q-drop), 5 p.m.
Last day to change Kinesiology 198/199 grade type for
Spring 2018, 5 p.m.
Last day to officially withdraw from the University, 5
p.m.
April 21 Aggie Muster.
April 30 Pursuant to Student Rule 8.3 (http://student-
rules.tamu.edu/rule08), no regular course
examinations (except for laboratory and one-hour
courses) shall be given the 15th week of classes.
May 1 Redefined day, students attend their Friday classes.
Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded in May.
May 2 Reading days, no classes.
May 5 Last day of spring semester classes.
BOARD OF REGENTS AND Dean, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy - Indra K. Reddy
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
Dean, School of Public Health - Jay Maddock
Dean, College of Science - Meigan C. Aronson
Board of Regents Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - Eleanor
M. Green
Cliff Thomas, Chairman - Victoria
Dean, Texas A&M University Libraries - David H. Carlson
Elaine Mendoza, Vice Chairman - San Antonio
Dean and COO, Texas A&M University Qatar Campus - César O. Malavé
Phil Adams - Bryan/College Station
***
Robert L. "Bob" Albritton - Fort Worth
Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief
Anthony G. Buzbee - Houston
Financial Officer - Jerry R. Strawser
Morris E. Foster - Austin
Senior Vice President, Texas A&M University Health Science Center -
Tim Leach - Midland Carrie L. Byington
William "Bill" Mahomes, Jr. - Dallas Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer -
Amy B. Smith
Charles W. Schwartz - Houston
Vice Provost - Michael J. Benedik
Stephanie Y. Martinez (Student Regent) - Laredo
Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity - Christine A. Stanley
***
Vice President for Brand Development - Shane Hinckley
Jackie Bell - Assistant to the Board of Regents
Vice President for Government Relations - Michael G. O’Quinn
***
Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness -
Chancellor - John Sharp Barbara A. Abercrombie
Texas A&M University Administrative Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer -
M. Dee Childs
Officers
Vice President for Research - Karen L. Butler-Purry (interim)
President - Michael K. Young
Vice President for Student Affairs - Daniel J. Pugh, Sr.
Provost and Executive Vice President - Karan L. Watson
Commandant of the Corps of Cadets - Brigadier General Joe E.
***
Ramirez, Jr. (Ret.)
Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Mark A. Hussey
Vice President and COO, Texas A&M University Galveston Campus -
Dean, College of Architecture - Jorge A. Vanegas Colonel Michael E. Fossum (Ret.)
Dean, Mays Business School - Eli Jones Dean of Faculties and Associate Provost - John R. August
Dean, College of Dentistry - Lawrence E. Wolinsky Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies - Mark J. Zoran
(acting)
Dean, College of Education and Human Development - Joyce M.
Alexander Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies - Ann L. Kenimer
Dean, College of Engineering - M. Katherine Banks Associate Provost for Academic Affairs - Michael T. Stephenson
Dean, College of Geosciences - Debbie Thomas (interim) Associate Vice President for Academic Services - Joseph P. Pettibon II
Dean, Bush School of Government and Public Service - General Mark A. Associate Vice President for External Relations - Chad E. Wootton
Welsh III
Associate Vice President for Administration and Academic Affairs -
Dean, School of Law - Andrew P. Morriss Deena J. McConnell
Dean, College of Liberal Arts - Pamela R. Matthews
Dean, College of Medicine - Carrie L. Byington
Dean, College of Nursing - Sharon A. Wilkerson

20 General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Services Office (Scholarships & Financial Aid); Women’s Resource Center
(WRC)
The following types of information can be found within the General Campus Life (p. 84)
Information section of the catalog: The Corps Experience; Department of Multicultural Services; Office of
Fraternity and Sorority Life; Intercollegiate Athletics; Memorial Student
History and Development (p. 20) Center (MSC); Musical Activities; Recreational Sports; Speech and Debate
Mission Statement; History and Development Team; Student Activities; Student Government (SGA); Student Life;
Student Life Studies; Student Media; University Art Galleries; University
University Core Curriculum (p. 21)
Center and Special Events (UCEN); Vice President for Student Affairs
Student Learning Outcomes (p. 26)
Degree Information (p. 27)

History and Development
Which Catalog to Follow; Degrees Offered; Requirements for a
Baccalaureate Degree; Undergraduate Minor Programs; Two Degrees;
Mission Statement
Texas A&M University (Texas A&M) is dedicated to the discovery,
Baccalaureate Degree Option for Students Granted Early Admission to
development, communication and application of knowledge in a wide
Medical/Professional Programs; Graduation with Honors; Graduation
range of academic and professional fields. Its mission of providing the
Application, Diploma and Commencement; Tuition Charged for Excess
highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable
Credit Hours; Programs offered via Distance Education; Undergraduate
from its mission of developing new understandings through research
Minor Programs; Undergraduate Certificate Programs; and International
and creativity. It prepares students to assume roles in leadership,
and Cultural Diversity Requirements
responsibility and service to society. Texas A&M assumes as its
Admission (p. 45) historic trust the maintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual
Application Information; Items Necessary to Complete an Application environment nurturing the human mind and spirit. It welcomes and seeks
File; Notification of Application Status; Required Coursework; State of to serve persons of all racial, ethnic and geographic groups, women and
Texas Uniform Admission Policy; Additional Information for Freshman men alike, as it addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse population
Applicants; Freshman Admissions; Information for all Freshman and a global economy. In the twenty-first century, Texas A&M University
Applicants; Notice of Admission Decision; Suspected Fraudulent seeks to assume a place of preeminence among public universities while
Admission Applications; Transfer Admissions; Notification of Admission respecting its history and traditions.
Decisions; Transfer Course Credit Policies; International Admission
Criteria; Admission Criteria for Other Application Types; Academic Fresh History and Development
Start Policy; Entry to a Major – College of Engineering; Upper-Level Entry Texas A&M University, the state’s first public institution of higher
into Colleges of Architecture, Business and Veterinary Medicine and education, opened for classes in 1876. It is now one of a select few
Biomedical Sciences–Biomedical Science; Entry into the College of institutions in the nation to hold land grant, sea grant and space grant
Dentistry and the College of Nursing; Course Credit; Graduate Admission; designations. It is also one of the few universities to host a presidential
Texas A&M University Galveston campus library. The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum opened
in 1997 on a 90-acre tract of land on the west side of campus. The
Registration and Academic Status (p. 74)
University owes its origin to the Morrill Act approved by the Congress on
Full-Time Student; Undergraduates Registering for Graduate Courses; VA
July 2, 1862. This act provided for donation of public land to the states.
Benefits; Maximum Schedule; Classification; Academic Status
The land was to be sold at auction, and the proceeds were set aside in a
Grading System (p. 76) perpetual fund. The act directed that interest from this fund be used to
Repetition of a Course to Improve Grades; I and X Grades; Q-Drop and support a college whose “leading object shall be, without excluding other
Add and Drop; Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory; Semester Credit Hour; Grade scientific and classical studies, and including military tactics, to teach
Point Average (GPA), Classification; Grade Reports such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and mechanic
arts. . . in order to promote the liberal and practical education of the
Housing (p. 78) industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions in life.”
Adult, Graduate and Off Campus Student Services; On-Campus Housing;
University Apartments (The Gardens) By resolution of the Legislature of the State of Texas in November 1866,
Texas agreed to provide for a college under the terms of the Morrill Act,
Orientation (p. 79) but no such institution was organized until the establishment of the
Aggie Honor System Office; ExCEL Program; Fish Camp; Howdy Camp; Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas by act of the Twelfth Texas
New Student Conferences; Transfer Camp (T-Camp) Legislature on April 17, 1871. The same act appropriated $75,000 for the
erection of buildings and bound the state to defray all expenses of the
Services for Students (p. 80)
college exceeding the annual interest from the endowment. Proceeds
Academic Advising; Academic Success Center; The Association of
from the sale of the 180,000 acres of land scrip received under the Land
Former Students; Career Center; Consensual Language, Education,
Grant College Act were invested in $174,000 of gold frontier defense
Awareness and Relationships (CLEAR); Disability Services; Gay,
bonds to Texas, forming a perpetual endowment for the institution. A
Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Resource Center; George Bush
commission created to locate the institution accepted the offer of 2,416
Presidential Library and Museum; Health Promotion; International
acres of land from the citizens of Brazos County in 1871, and instruction
Student Services; Professional School Advising; Student Conduct Office;
began in 1876.
Student Counseling Service; Student Health Services; Student Legal;
Technology Resources; University Libraries; University Police; University
Writing Center; Veteran Resource and Support Center (VRSC); Veteran
As the State of Texas grew, so did its land grant institution. Texas A&M agricultural and engineering experiment stations, resulted in annual
now has a physical plant valued at more than $1 billion. The campus in expenditures of approximately $630 million in 2009, which consistently
College Station includes 5,200 acres and is one of the largest campuses rank in the top tier of research institutions by the National Science
of any major institution of higher education in the nation. The University Foundation.
also operates branch campuses at Galveston and Doha, Qatar, with the
latter operating at no expense to the State of Texas. Additionally, the Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University (very high
University operates the Soltis Center for Research and Education in San research activity), Texas A&M embraces its mission of the advancement
Isidro de Peñas Blancas, Costa Rica. The University also supports global of knowledge and human achievement in all its dimensions. The research
activities for students at the Santa Chiara Study Center in Castiglion mission is a key to advancing economic development in both public and
Fiorentino, Arezzo, Italy, and maintains an office in Mexico City. private sectors. Integration of research with teaching prepares students
to compete in a knowledge-based society and to continue developing
In keeping with the diversified and expanded character of the institution, their own creativity, learning, and skills beyond graduation.
the 58th Legislature of Texas, on August 23, 1963, changed the name
of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to Texas A&M In 2001, Texas A&M University was admitted to the Association of
University. American Universities (AAU), the prestigious organization founded in
1900 that restricts its ranks to the nation’s premier public and private
On September 17, 1971, the designation “sea grant college” was institutions of higher learning. In 2004, the Kappa of Texas Chapter of Phi
assigned to Texas A&M University in recognition of its achievements Beta Kappa was installed at Texas A&M University.
in oceanographic and marine resources development. Texas A&M was
one of the first four institutions nationwide to achieve this distinction.
Patterned after the century-old land grant idea, sea grant colleges are
University Core Curriculum
federal-state partnerships for furthering marine work through practical The Texas A&M Core Curriculum, in compliance with the Texas Core
research, education and advisory services. The designation clearly Curriculum, provides students with a foundation of knowledge of human
establishes the University’s leadership relative to marine affairs of the cultures and the physical and natural world, develops principles of
state. personal and social responsibility for living in a diverse world, and
advances intellectual and practical skills that are essential for all
Texas A&M added a third special designation to its credentials on learning. The Core Curriculum enhances the individual degree program
August 31, 1989, when it was named a “space grant college.” This and university graduation requirements, and all three areas must be met
new designation, bestowed by the National Aeronautics and Space by every student.
Administration, came to the University based on its continuing
commitment to space research and its participation in the Texas Space Given the rapid evolution of necessary knowledge and skills and the
Grant Consortium, a group of 35 institutions that includes universities, need to take into account global, national, state, and local cultures,
industrial organizations, non-profit organizations and government the core curriculum ensures that students will develop the essential
agencies within Texas under the leadership of Texas A&M University, The knowledge and skills they need to be successful in college, in a career,
University of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston. in their communities, and in life. The core curriculum acts to enrich and
broaden the University’s tradition of providing thorough preparation in
In addition to its traditional strengths in agriculture and engineering, each student’s academic major and preparing students for a lifetime of
Texas A&M has established itself as a leader in such newer technological learning.
areas as the space, nuclear, computer, biotechnological, oceanographic
and marine resources fields. It also has placed added emphasis on the The University Core Curriculum requirements are described in the section
arts and sciences and business and continues to enhance its prominent that follows. These requirements must be met by every student entering
role in these fields. Texas A&M University on or after the 2014 fall semester. Students
entering earlier will be guided by the core curriculum in the catalog
A mandatory military component was a part of the Land Grant upon which they entered the university. Individual degree programs may
designation until the 1950s, and the Corps of Cadets has played an require that specific courses from the core curriculum be used to satisfy
important part in the history and development of Texas A&M. Even core curriculum requirements. Please check with individual program
though membership in the Corps of Cadets became voluntary in 1965, advisors for details. Students transferring course credit to satisfy the
Texas A&M historically has produced more officers than any other Core Curriculum requirements should refer to the Texas Common Course
institution in the nation with the exception of the service academies. Numbering System (p. 1115).
The University is one of only three institutions with a full-time corps of
cadets including ROTC programs leading to commissions in all branches The core curriculum focuses on the development of six skills that have
of service — Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. been shown to be effective in preparing students for the job market and
their role in a diverse world and democratic society.
Texas A&M offers a variety of programs in both undergraduate and
graduate studies through its academic colleges and schools supported • Critical Thinking Skills – to include creative thinking, innovation,
by the Texas A&M University Libraries — Agriculture and Life Sciences, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.
Architecture, The Bush School of Government and Public Service, • Communication Skills – to include effective development,
Mays Business School, Education and Human Development, College of interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual
Engineering, Geosciences, Liberal Arts, Science, and Veterinary Medicine communication.
and Biomedical Sciences. Texas A&M University Galveston campus is the • Empirical and Quantitative Skills – to include the manipulation and
marine and maritime branch campus of Texas A&M University, and Texas analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed
A&M University Qatar campus offers degrees in engineering. In addition, conclusions.
Texas A&M’s extensive research efforts in all fields, in conjunction with
22 University Core Curriculum
• Teamwork – to include the ability to consider different points of view PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic 3
and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or
goal. Courses in this category focus on quantitative literacy in logic,
• Personal Responsibility – to include the ability to connect choices, patterns, and relationships. Courses involve the understanding of key
actions and consequences to ethical decision-making. mathematical concepts and the application of appropriate quantitative
tools to everyday experiences. The following skills will be addressed in
• Social Responsibility – to include intercultural competence, knowledge
the courses that comprise this area: critical thinking, communication, and
of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional,
empirical and quantitative.
national, and global communities.
Life and Physical Sciences – 9 SCH

2
Students develop and practice these skills in the context of 42 semester
credit hours assigned to eight Foundational Component Areas, each
Code Title Semester Credit
made up of a selection of courses that meet the definition provided by
Hours
the Texas Core Curriculum. For additional information, please reference
ANSC 107 General Animal Science 3
http://core.tamu.edu.
ANTH 225 Introduction to Biological 3
Communication - 6 SCH ANTH 226

Anthropology
Introduction to Biological 1
Code Title Semester Credit Anthropology Laboratory
Hours
ASTR 101 Basic Astronomy 3
COMM 203 Public Speaking 3
ASTR 102 Observational Astronomy 1
COMM 205 Communication for Technical 3
ASTR 103 Introduction to Stars and 3
Professions
Exoplanets
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate 3
ASTR 104 Introduction to Galaxies and 3
ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and 3 Cosmology
Composition
ASTR 109/ Big Bang and Black Holes 3
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 PHYS 109
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature 3 ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy 4
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3 ASTR 119/ Big Bang and Black Holes: 1
THAR 407 Performing Literature. 3 PHYS 119 Laboratory Methods
ATMO 201 Weather and Climate 3
Courses in this category focus on developing ideas and expressing
them clearly, considering the effective of the message, fostering ATMO 202 Weather and Climate Laboratory 1
understanding, and building the skills needed to communicate BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental 3
persuasively. Courses involve the command of oral, aural, written, Sciences
and visual literacy skills that enable people to exchange messages BESC 204 Molds and Mushrooms: The 3
appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience. The following skills Impact of Fungi on Society and the
will be addressed in the courses that comprise this area: critical thinking, Environment
communication, team work, and personal responsibility. BIOL 101 Botany 4
Mathematics – 6 SCH
1 BIOL 107 Zoology 4
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
Code Title Semester Credit BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4
Hours
BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology 4
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus 3
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 3
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 3
Social Sciences
CHEM 106 Molecular Science for Citizens 3
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
Students
MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences 4
CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences 4 Laboratory I
MATH 150 Functions, Trigonometry and Linear 4 CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
Systems Laboratory II
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4 CHEM 116 Molecular Science for Citizens 1
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4 Laboratory
MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary 3 CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1
Mathematics II Students Laboratory
MATH 167 Explorations in Mathematics 3 ENGR 101 Energy: Resources, Utilization and 4
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4 Importance to Society
MATH 172 Calculus 4 ENTO 322 Insects and Human Society 3
ESSM 309 Forest Ecology 3 ANTH 317/ Introduction to Biblical Archaeology 3

FIVS 123 Forensic Investigations 3 RELS 317
GEOG 203 Planet Earth 3 ARAB 201 Intermediate Arabic I 3
GEOG 205 Environmental Change 3 ARAB 202 Intermediate Arabic II 3
GEOG 213 Planet Earth Lab 1 ARCH 213 Sustainable Architecture 3
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology 3 ARCH 346 Architecture, Heritage and Culture 3
GEOL 102 Principles of Geology Laboratory 1 CARC 331 Field Studies in Design Philosophy 3
GEOL 106 Historical Geology 4 CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I 3
GEOS 210 Climate Change 3 CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II 3
HORT 201 Horticultural Science and Practices 3 CLAS 220 History of Christianity: Origins to 3
the Reformation
HORT 202 Horticultural Science and Practices 1
Laboratory CLAS 221 Intermediate Latin I 3
KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and 1 CLAS 222 Intermediate Latin II 3
Fitness CLAS 250 Greek and Roman Civilization 3
KINE 223 Introduction to the Science of 3 CLAS 251/ Classical Mythology 3
Health and Fitness RELS 251
NUTR 222 Nutrition for Health and Health Care 3 CLAS 429/ The Roman Empire 3
OCNG 251 Oceanography 3 HIST 429
OCNG 252 Oceanography Laboratory 1 COMM 301 Rhetoric in Western Thought 3
PHYS 109/ Big Bang and Black Holes 3 COMM 327 American Oratory 3
ASTR 109 ENGL 202 Environmental Literature 3
PHYS 119/ Big Bang and Black Holes: 1 ENGL 204/ Introduction to African-American 3
ASTR 119 Laboratory Methods AFST 204 Literature
PHYS 201 College Physics 4 ENGL 206 Twenty-first Century Literature and 3
PHYS 202 College Physics 4 Culture
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 ENGL 207 Human Thinking and Digital Culture 3
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 ENGL 221/ World Literature 3
MODL 221
POSC 201 General Avian Science 3
ENGL 222/ World Literature 3
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3
MODL 222
RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology-- 1
ENGL 227 American Literature: The 3
Laboratory
Beginnings to Civil War
SCSC 105 World Food and Fiber Crops 3
ENGL 228 American Literature: Civil War to 3
SCSC 301 Soil Science 4
Present
Courses in this category focus on describing, explaining, and predicting ENGL 231 Survey of English Literature I 3
natural phenomena using the scientific method. Courses involve the ENGL 232 Survey of English Literature II 3
understanding of interactions among natural phenomena and the ENGL 253 Introduction to Cultural Studies and 3
implications of scientific principles on the physical world and on human Popular Culture
experiences. The following skills will be addressed in the courses that ENGL 306 Transnational Literature and Culture 3
comprise this area: critical thinking, communication, empirical and
ENGL 330 Arthurian Literature 3
quantitative, and team work.
ENGL 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature 3
Language, Philosophy and Culture – 3 WGST 333

ENGL 334 Science Fiction Present and Past 3
SCH ENGL 335 Literature of the Sea 3
Code Title Semester Credit ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature 3
Hours ENGL 352 Literature, World War II to Present. 3
AFST 204/ Introduction to African-American 3 ENGL 360 Literature for Children 3
ENGL 204 Literature
ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature 3
AFST 345/ Modern Africa 3 HISP 362
HIST 345
ENGL 365/ The Bible as Literature 3
ANTH 204 The Prehistoric World 3 RELS 360
ANTH 205 Peoples and Cultures of the World 3 ENGL 374/ Women Writers 3
ANTH 210 Social and Cultural Anthropology 3 WGST 374
ANTH 316 Nautical Archaeology 3 ENGL 376 The American Novel Since 1900 3
24 University Core Curriculum
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3 PERF 326 Dance and Identity in the United 3
PHIL 482 States
FREN 201 Intermediate French I 3 PHIL 111 Contemporary Moral Issues 3
FREN 202 Intermediate French II 3 PHIL 251 Introduction to Philosophy 3
FSTC 300/ Religious and Ethnic Foods 3 PHIL 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3
NUTR 300 ENGR 482
GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village 3 RELS 220 History of Christianity: Origins to 3
GEOG 301 Geography of the United States 3 the Reformation
GEOG 305 Geography of Texas 3 RELS 221/ History of Islam 3
HIST 221
GERM 201 Intermediate German I 3
RELS 251/ Classical Mythology 3
GERM 202 Intermediate German II 3
CLAS 251
HISP 206 Food in the Hispanic World 3
RELS 312 Contemplation in the Modern World 3
HISP 362/ Latino/a Literature 3
RELS 317/ Introduction to Biblical Archaeology 3
ENGL 362
ANTH 317
HIST 101 Western Civilization to 1660 3
RELS 347/ Rise of Islam, 600-1258 3
HIST 102 Western Civilization Since 1660 3
HIST 347
HIST 103 World History to 1500 3
RELS 360/ The Bible as Literature 3
HIST 104 World History Since 1500 3 ENGL 365
HIST 210 Russian Civilization 3 RUSS 201 Intermediate Russian I 3
HIST 213 History of England 3 RUSS 202 Intermediate Russian II 3
HIST 214 History of England 3 SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 3
HIST 220 History of Christianity: Origins to 3 SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II 3
the Reformation
SPMT 220 Olympic Studies 3
HIST 221/ History of Islam 3
THAR 155 History of Western Dress 3
RELS 221
THAR 156 Dress, Culture and Society 3
HIST 234 European Military History 3
THAR 280 History of the Theatre I 3
HIST 242 United States Maritime History 3
THAR 281 History of the Theatre II 3
HIST 345/ Modern Africa 3
WGST 200 Introduction to Women's and 3
AFST 345
Gender Studies
HIST 347/ Rise of Islam, 600-1258 3
WGST 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature 3
RELS 347
ENGL 333
HIST 429/ The Roman Empire 3
WGST 374/ Women Writers 3
CLAS 429
ENGL 374
INTS 251 Contemporary Issues in the Middle 3
East Courses in this category focus on how ideas, values, beliefs, and other
ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian I 3 aspects of culture express and affect human experience. Courses
ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian II 3 involve the exploration of ideas that foster aesthetic and intellectual
JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I 4 creation in order to understand the human condition across cultures.
The following skills will be addressed in the courses that comprise this
JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II 4
area: critical thinking, communication, social responsibility, and personal
LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture 3 responsibility.
MODL 221/ World Literature 3
ENGL 221
Creative Arts – 3 SCH
ENGL 222
Hours
MUSC 201 Music and the Human Experience 3
AFST 327 Popular Musics in the African 3
MUSC 227 Popular Music of India 3
Diaspora
MUSC 325/ Dance and World Cultures 3
ANTH 324/ Music in World Cultures 3
PERF 325
MUSC 324
MUSC 326 Dance and Identity in the United 3
ARCH 249 Survey of World Architecture 3
States
History I
NUTR 300/ Religious and Ethnic Foods 3
FSTC 300
History II
PERF 325/ Dance and World Cultures 3
ARCH 350 History and Theory of Modern and 3
MUSC 325
Contemporary Architecture
ARTS 149 Art History Survey I 3 THAR 386/ Evolution of the American Musical 3

ARTS 150 Art History Survey II 3 MUSC 386
CARC 311 Field Studies in Design 3
Courses in this category focus on the appreciation and analysis of
Communication
creative artifacts and works of the human imagination. Courses involve
COMM 257 Communication, Religion and the 3 the synthesis and interpretation of artistic expression and enable critical,
Arts creative, and innovative communication about works of art. The following
COMM 340 Communication and Popular 3 skills will be addressed in the courses that comprise this area: critical
Culture thinking, communication, team work, and social responsibility.
DCED 202 Dance Appreciation 3
ENDS 101 Design Process 3 American History – 6 SCH
ENDS 115 Design Communication 3 Code Title Semester Credit
Foundations Hours
ENGL 212 Shakespeare 3 AFST 300/ Blacks in the United States, 3
ENGL 219 Literature and the Other Arts 3 HIST 300 1607-1877
ENGL 251/ Introduction to Film Analysis 3 AFST 301/ Blacks in the United States Since 3
FILM 251 HIST 301 1877
FILM 251/ Introduction to Film Analysis 3 HIST 105 History of the United States 3
ENGL 251 HIST 106 History of the United States 3
FILM 425/ French Film 3 HIST 226 History of Texas 3
FREN 425 HIST 230 American Military History, 1609 to 3
FREN 425/ French Film 3 Present
FILM 425 HIST 232 History of American Sea Power 3
HISP 204 Spanish and Spanish American 3 HIST 258 American Indian History 3
Literature in Translation
HIST 300/ Blacks in the United States, 3
HORT 203 Floral Design 3 AFST 300 1607-1877
KINE 210 The Art of Movement 3 HIST 301/ Blacks in the United States Since 3
KINE 311 Fundamental Rhythms and Dance 3 AFST 301 1877
MUSC 221 Guitar Heroes 3 HIST 304 Mexican-American Frontier to 1848 3
MUSC 222 Music of the Americas 3
Courses in this category focus on the consideration of past events
MUSC 225 History of Jazz 3
and ideas relative to the United States, with the option of including
MUSC 226 History of Rock 3
Texas History for a portion of this component area. Courses involve
MUSC 228 History of Electronic Music 3 the interaction among individuals, communities, states, the nation, and
MUSC 301 Performance in World Cultures 3 the world, considering how these interactions have contributed to the
MUSC 324/ Music in World Cultures 3 development of the United States and its global role. The following skills
ANTH 324 will be addressed in the courses that comprise this area: critical thinking,
MUSC 327 Popular Musics in the African 3 communication, social responsibility, and personal responsibility.
Diaspora
MUSC 328/ Japanese Traditional Performing 3 Government/Political Science – 6 SCH
THAR 328 Arts Code Title Semester Credit
MUSC 386/ Evolution of the American Musical 3 Hours
THAR 386 POLS 206 American National Government 3
PERF 301 Performance in World Cultures 3 POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
PERF 327 Popular Musics in the African 3
Diaspora Courses in this category focus on consideration of the Constitution
of the United States and the constitutions of the states, with special
PHIL 330 Philosophy of Art 3
emphasis on that of Texas. Courses involve the analysis of governmental
PHIL 375 Philosophy of the Visual Media 3 institutions, political behavior, civic engagement, and their political and
RELS 257 Communication, Religion and the 3 philosophical foundations. The following skills will be addressed in the
Arts courses that comprise this area: critical thinking, communication, social
THAR 101 Introduction to Western Theatre and 3 responsibility, and personal responsibility.
Drama
THAR 201 Introduction to World Theatre 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences – 3 SCH
THAR 301 Performance in World Cultures 3 Code Title Semester Credit
THAR 328/ Japanese Traditional Performing 3 Hours
MUSC 328 Arts AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3
Economics
26 Student Learning Outcomes
AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural 3 SPMT 336 Diversity in Sport Organizations 3

Resource Economics SPMT 337 International Sport Business 3
ALEC 450 Global Social Justice Issues in 3 URPN 201 The Evolving City 3
Agriculture URPN 202 Building Better Cities 3
ANTH 201 Introduction to Anthropology 3 URPN 361 Urban Issues 3
ANTH 202 Introduction to Archaeology 3 WGST 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society 3
ARCH 212 Social and Behavioral Factors in 3 SOCI 207
Design
ARCH 458 Cultural and Ethical Considerations 3 Courses in this category focus on the application of empirical and
for Global Practice scientific methods that contribute to the understanding of what makes
COMM 315 Interpersonal Communication 3 us human. Courses involve the exploration of behavior and interactions
among individuals, groups, institutions, and events, examining their
COMM 320 Organizational Communication 3
impact on the individual, society, and culture. The following skills will
COMM 325 Persuasion 3 be addressed in the courses that comprise this area: critical thinking,
COMM 335 Intercultural Communication 3 communication, empirical and quantitative, and social responsibility.
COMM 365/ International Communication 3 1
JOUR 365 Applicable courses are listed in the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board course inventory as meeting either the
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
Mathematics or the Component Area Option Foundational
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 Component Area.
EPSY 320 Child Development 3 2
Applicable courses are listed in the Texas Higher Education
EPSY 321 Adolescent Development 3 Coordinating Board course inventory as meeting either the Life and
GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3 Physical Sciences or the Component Area Option Foundational
HLTH 236 Race, Ethnicity and Health 3 Component Area.
HORT 335 Sociohorticulture 3
INST 210 Understanding Special Populations 3 Student Learning Outcomes
INST 222 Foundations of Education in a 3 Student learning outcomes articulate the knowledge and skills we expect
Multicultural Society students to gain during their educational experiences. These learning
INST 301 Educational Psychology 3 outcomes ask students to connect their course- and degree-level learning
JOUR 102 American Mass Media 3 to overall goals determined to be critically important to a university’s
JOUR 365/ International Communication 3 graduates as they make their way in the world after graduation and
COMM 365 prepared to engage in learning for a lifetime.
MARS 210 Marine Geography 3 First and foremost, of course, we expect students to have learned the
PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3 material presented in their individual courses. From entry-level general
SOCI 205 Introduction to Sociology 3 education courses required of all undergraduates to capstone courses
SOCI 206 Global Social Trends 3 restricted to seniors in a major to specialized graduate seminars, by the
time of graduation students are expected to have learned the material
SOCI 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society 3
assigned in all of their courses. We call this “content knowledge.”
WGST 207
SOCI 210 Sociology of Technology and 3 The broader institutional student learning outcomes ask students to
Science connect the pieces of their education into a whole that synthesizes
SOCI 211 Sociology of Deviance 3 what they have learned. Students graduate not only knowing facts and
SOCI 212 Sociology of Popular Culture 3 understanding basic concepts but also demonstrating an ability to
apply and explain those facts and concepts creatively in new situations.
SOCI 217 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity 3
Students gain the skills and knowledge that allows them to thrive in a
SOCI 304 Criminology 3
complex world.
SOCI 312 Population and Society 3
SOCI 313 Military, War and Society 3 Baccalaureate
SOCI 314 Social Problems 3 A student who graduates from Texas A&M University with a
SOCI 315/ The Marriage Institution 3 baccalaureate degree will have acquired the knowledge and skills
WGST 315 necessary to:
SOCI 319/ Sociology of Sport 3
SPMT 319 Master the depth of knowledge required for a degree, including the ability
to:
SOCI 327 Morality and Society 3
SPMT 304 Sport Psychology Management and 3 • Articulate disciplinary and interdisciplinary theories, concepts,
Practice principles, skills, and practices;
SPMT 319/ Sociology of Sport 3 • Synthesize knowledge across courses and other experiences; and
SOCI 319
• Apply knowledge from core curriculum courses, discipline-based

courses, and other experiences in a range of contexts to solve
Degree Information
problems and make decisions.
Which Catalog to Follow
Demonstrate critical thinking, including the ability to: In meeting the requirements for a baccalaureate degree, a student is
expected to complete the course and hour requirements as outlined in
• Evaluate, analyze, and integrate information from a variety of
the catalog in effect at the time he or she first enrolls at Texas A&M.
sources;
Normally, a student will not be granted a degree based upon completion
• Use appropriate strategies and tools to represent, analyze, and of the requirements set forth in a catalog more than seven years old.
integrate information; and Before changing catalogs, the student must consult his or her academic
• Develop critical, reasoned positions. advisor. A student changes catalogs by filing a written notification with
his or her dean, or designee. It is incumbent on the student to verify
Communicate effectively, including the ability to:
that the change has been made. Texas A&M University Student Rules
• Demonstrate effective oral communication skills (which could include (including periodic revisions) is the governing document in case of
the use of languages such as American Sign language for those who conflict between this catalog and Texas A&M University Student Rules.
do not communicate orally); It is the responsibility of the individual student to read this information
carefully and to use it as a reference. Please refer to the Student Rules for
• Demonstrate effective writing skills;
this information.
• Demonstrate effective nonverbal communication skills (which could
include appropriate use of performance, design, or representations Whereas each college must retain the flexibility to improve its curriculum,
such as maps, tables, and graphs); course offerings may be changed during the student’s education. If a
• Listen actively and critically; course required under a previous catalog is no longer offered, a student
• Present work effectively to a range of audiences; and eligible to graduate according to that catalog should consult his or her
academic advisor or dean to identify another course that may be used
• Effectively communicate original and creative ideas.
to fulfill the requirement. Course adjustments in the degree program are
Practice personal and social responsibility, including the ability to: permitted only with the approval of the dean through the department
head or program director. Furthermore, the University reserves the right
• Practice ethical leadership; to make any changes in requirements it may consider necessary and
• Recognize an ethical dilemma and apply rational decision-making in desirable by due notice in the catalog.
order to address it;
Students are required to take the courses listed in a curriculum; however,
• Choose ethical courses of action in research and practice;
the display of a curriculum does not in any way indicate the length
• Acknowledge and address the consequences of one’s own actions; of time required to finish degree requirements. Rather, this display
and is intended as a guide to indicate the preferred order for completion
• Engage in local and global civic activities. of degree requirements. Exceptions to certain requirements may be
petitioned through the department head to the dean of the college.
Demonstrate social, cultural, and global competence, including the ability
to:
Degrees Offered
• Live and work effectively in a diverse and global society; The following degrees are offered for the satisfactory completion of
• Articulate the value of a diverse and global perspective; and resident study in the appropriate curriculum:
• Recognize diverse economic, political, cultural, and religious opinions
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
and practices.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Prepare to engage in lifelong learning, including the ability to: • Bachelor of Environmental Design (BED)
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA)
• Exhibit the skills necessary to acquire, organize, reorganize, and
interpret new knowledge; • Bachelor of Science (BS)
• Show proficiency in current technologies and the ability to adapt to • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
emerging technologies; • Master of Agribusiness (MAB)
• Recognize and participate in activities that enhance wellness of body, • Master of Agriculture (MAGR)
mind, and spirit; • Master of Architecture (MARCH)
• Formulate a plan of personal goals for continued professional growth; • Master of Arts (MA)
and • Master of Biotechnology (MBIOT)
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity. • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Work collaboratively, including the ability to: • Master of Computer Science (MCS)
• Master of Education (MED)
• Participate effectively in teams; • Master of Engineering (MENGR)
• Consider different points of view; and • Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM)
• Work with others to support a shared purpose or goal. • Master of Equine Industry Management (MEIM)
• Master of Financial Management (MFM)
28 Degree Information
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) 2. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours.

• Master of Geoscience (MGSC) 3. Complete, with at least a 2.0 grade point average, all undergraduate
• Master of Health Administration (MHA) coursework attempted at Texas A&M University.
• Master of Industrial Distribution (MID) 4. Complete, with a 2.0 grade point average, all courses included in the
major field of study.
• Master of International Affairs (MIA)
5. Meet the Residence Requirement. A minimum of 36 semester hours
• Master of Jurisprudence (MJUR)
of 300- and/or 400-level coursework must be successfully completed
• Master of Land and Property Development (MLPD)
in residence at Texas A&M to obtain a baccalaureate degree. A
• Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) minimum of 12 of these 36 semester hours must be in the major.
• Master of Laws (LLM) A student participating in Texas A&M University off-campus study
• Master of Marine Resources Management (MMRM) programs approved by the student’s college may apply upper division
• Master of Maritime Administration and Logistics (MMAL) credits earned in the programs toward the residence requirement up
to a maximum of 18 semester hours, including hours transferred from
• Master of Natural Resources Development (MNRD)
another institution as part of one of these programs. These Texas
• Master of Ocean Science and Technology (MOST) A&M University off-campus study programs may involve domestic or
• Master of Public Health (MPH) international institutions and may be taught by Texas A&M University
• Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) faculty or faculty from other institutions. Students choosing to
• Master of Real Estate (MRE) participate in such programs and wishing to apply credits earned
from the programs toward the residence requirement must receive
• Master of Recreation and Resources Development (MRRD)
college approval prior to the student’s participation in the off-campus
• Master of Science (MS)
study program. Students participating in international programs
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) must contact the Study Abroad Programs Office for details on how to
• Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) obtain approval for courses taken outside the United States. Students
• Master of Urban Planning (MUP) participating in domestic off-campus programs must contact the
• Master of Water Management and Hydrological Science (MWM) dean’s office of their college for approval procedures.
• Master of Wildlife Science (MWSC) 6. Complete the University Core Curriculum. Core Curriculum courses
are listed on the University Core Curriculum (p. 21) page. For
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
additional information, please reference http://core.tamu.edu.
• Doctor of Education (EdD)
7. Complete the citizenship requirement, which includes at least
• Doctor of Engineering (DEng) 6 credit hours in government/political science and at least 6
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) credit hours in American history. American National Government
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) (POLS 206) and State and Local Government (POLS 207) fulfill the
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) government/political science requirement.
a. Both the government/political science and American history
• Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
requirements may be met, in whole or in part, by equivalent
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
coursework satisfactorily completed at another accredited
• Juris Doctor (JD) college or university.
The buying, selling, creating, duplicating, altering, giving or obtaining the b. State law permits the substitution of 3 hours of history
Texas A&M diploma or other academic record is prohibited by state law. and 3 hours of government/political science for a student
A person who violates this statute or who aids another person in violation in the program of an approved senior ROTC unit. With the
is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine and/or confinement if approval of the dean of the appropriate college, students
convicted. successfully completing the required 12 hours of upper-level
ROTC courses will be deemed to have completed the equivalent
The University has the right to rescind a previously granted degree if the of POLS 206 or POLS 207 plus HIST 105 or HIST 106 (or another
University becomes aware of information indicating that the degree never appropriate course) for a total of 6 hours.
should have been granted. c. Students pursuing teacher certification are not allowed to
substitute ROTC credits for this requirement.
Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree 8. Complete the Foreign Language requirement. A minimum of one year
To be a candidate for a degree at the end of the semester, a student
of foreign language is required for all baccalaureate degree programs
must:
at Texas A&M. For many programs, this degree requirement can be
1. Be enrolled in or have completed all degree requirements by the satisfied by the satisfactory completion of two units of the same
60th class day of the fall or spring semester, or the 15th class day foreign language at the high school level or one year of the same
of the second summer term either in residence or at another college language at the college level.
or university. Proof of enrollment in any courses taken at another a. International students whose native language is not English
college or university must be provided to the Office of the Registrar, are exempted from satisfying the university foreign language
Degree Audit, by the above deadlines. A student must be enrolled in requirement. These students may not register for the beginning
his or her degree-granting college(s) and major(s) at the beginning and intermediate level courses in their native language (course
of the student’s last semester at Texas A&M to be a candidate for a numbers 101, 102, 201, and 202) which are used to fulfill the
degree from that college. foreign language requirement.
b. Many Bachelor of Arts degrees require at least 6 additional graduation. A maximum of two minors per degree can be completed by
semester credit hours of foreign language at the 200-level. students. A minor is displayed on the transcript after graduation but not
Students should consult with an academic advisor about specific displayed on the diploma.
language requirements for their degree program.
c. Students who wish to demonstrate foreign language proficiency Two Degrees
without taking acceptable high school or college courses may do A student pursuing a second baccalaureate degree must complete
so through the existing credit by examination process. In cases all university, college, and department/curricular requirements for the
where students wish to demonstrate proficiency in a language second degree not covered in the first. All essential work required for
not taught at Texas A&M, the following procedures shall apply. a second degree must be defined in advance in writing by the Dean or
The student shall request an examination from the Head of the designee of the college granting the second degree. In all such cases, the
Department of Hispanic Studies or the Head of the Department total semester hours required must be at least 30 hours additional to the
of International Studies. This department will coordinate the greater number required for either degree. At least 12 hours of 300- and
administration of special examinations to demonstrate foreign 400-level course work must be completed in each field of study.
language proficiency. This will include finding an appropriate
examination to test the student’s proficiency, informing the A student who has previously not been enrolled at Texas A&M University
student how to arrange to take the examination and certifying the and who is seeking a second degree must have a minimum of 36 hours
results to the student’s advisor. All arrangements shall be made of 300- and 400-level courses, 12 hours of which must be in the major
and fees paid by the student. field of study, in residence at Texas A&M. The student must also meet the
d. American Sign Language (ASL) may be used to fulfill the foreign citizenship requirements for American history and government/political
language degree requirement unless otherwise specified by the science.
student’s college or department. Students may either transfer
ASL credits or arrange to be tested at another institution. (Texas Baccalaureate Degree Option for Students
A&M does not offer courses in ASL.)
Granted Early Admission to Professional
9. Complete the Writing requirement. The requirement may be met
by passing two writing (W) courses or one writing (W) course and
Programs
one oral communication (C) course in the student's major. The A minimum of 120 hours is required for a Texas A&M University
requirement may not be met by any course listed as a University undergraduate degree. Some degree programs require additional hours
Core Curriculum communication requirement, nor may it be met (see specific degree requirements for each major in this catalog).
through credit by examination. It may be met by a course transferred Students from undergraduate programs who are selected early into
from another institution of higher learning, with the approval of participating programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, or
the dean of the student’s college and the Associate Provost for veterinary medicine must have satisfied all University Core Curriculum
Undergraduate Studies. Upon request, students will provide their requirements as specified in this catalog. A student intending to use this
dean with a course description, syllabus or writing sample from the baccalaureate degree option must coordinate early in his or her program
course being transferred. with the appropriate undergraduate advisor in order to ensure that degree
requirements are met. The degree candidate must complete at least
10. Complete the International and Cultural Diversity requirement
half of the total hours required for the baccalaureate degree while in
(6 credit hours). As individual and national destinies become
residence at Texas A&M University. This requirement includes a minimum
progressively more interconnected, the ability to survive and succeed
of 24 hours of upper division courses in residence, of which a minimum of
is increasingly linked to the development of a more pluralistic, diverse
12 must be in the major. A student will become eligible for the Texas A&M
and globally-aware populace. Two courses from the list available on
degree upon completion of the total credit hours required by his or her
the International and Cultural Diversity Requirements (p. 40) page
undergraduate degree plan. Each undergraduate major specifies those
are to be taken by the student. For additional information, please
professional courses that may be used to satisfy its degree plan.
reference http://icd.tamu.edu. If a course listed also satisfies a Core
Curriculum requirement, it can be used to satisfy both requirements if A student then selected into an approved professional program will
the student wishes to do so. be required to successfully complete a minimum of one full year
11. Be formally recommended for graduation by the Faculty Senate after of acceptable work at an accredited school of medicine, dentistry,
consideration of his or her complete record. optometry, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine in the United States. The
12. Fulfill any other requirements stipulated by Student Rule 14 (http:// student will be responsible for submitting official transcripts to the Office
student-rules.tamu.edu/rule14). of Admissions to verify completion of agreement requirements. The
participating undergraduate department or program will complete the
Undergraduate Minor Programs required degree audit, approve the necessary substitutions and clear the
student to graduate.
A minor is a selection of courses that focus on a single area or an
interdisciplinary perspective as developed by the department or program Baccalaureate degrees will be awarded in May, August, and December
that offers the minor. The department or program offering the minor is after the completion of the first year of the approved professional
responsible for setting enrollment limits and deciding which courses program or the necessary hours for the desired baccalaureate degree.
are used to meet the minor. Coursework consists of 15-18 hours with a Students must apply for graduation at Howdy. Check the academic
minimum of 6 in residence at the 300-400 level. calendar for deadlines and for commencement dates. Questions may
be emailed to degree-audit@tamu.edu or call (979) 845-1089. For
If a minor is offered by a department or academic unit, then the minor is
additional information about graduation, visit the graduation (http://
considered to be available to all students as resources permit. Students
graduation.tamu.edu) website.
must declare a minor no later than the date on which they apply for
Students who have received a baccalaureate degree are not eligible • In the Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, students are eligible
to participate in commencement. Individuals who would have been for Latin Honors as follows: Summa Cum Laude (4.0-3.90), Magna
eligible to participate in this program had it been in effect when they Cum Laude (3.89-3.75), and Cum Laude (3.74-3.50).
were students at Texas A&M University may request the conferral of a • A student who graduates in the top 2% of the graduating class of the
baccalaureate degree. Although this is a University-wide policy, not all School of Law is designated as graduating Summa Cum Laude; a
colleges choose to participate. The use of this baccalaureate option will student who is not in the top 2% but graduates in the top 5% of the
remain a college initiative in that each individual college and/or program graduating class of the School of Law is designated as graduating
must clear each candidate for graduation. Magna Cum Laude, and a student who is not in the top 5% but
graduates in the top 10% of the graduating class of the School of Law
Graduation with Honors is designated as graduating Cum Laude.
Undergraduate Students • A first-professional student in the College of Veterinary Medicine

may qualify to graduate Summa Cum Laude by holding a final grade
To be eligible for graduation with Latin honors, a student seeking
point average of 3.90 or above, Magna Cum Laude with a grade point
a baccalaureate degree must enroll in and complete a minimum of
average of 3.70 through 3.899 and Cum Laude with a grade point
60 semester hours at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University
average of 3.50 through 3.699.
Galveston campus, or Texas A&M University Qatar campus preceding
Graduation Application, Diploma and

graduation and have an institutional grade point average equal to or
greater than that required for the appropriate category of honors. Course
credit received by examination, and courses reserved for graduate credit
only, are excluded from the calculation of the number of hours and the
Commencement
Formal application for degrees must be submitted online in Howdy by the
grade point average for graduation with Latin honors.
deadline stated in the academic calendar.
Categories for Latin honors shall be designated as follows:
The diploma of the University, with the appropriate degree, will be granted
• Summa Cum Laude: A student may be graduated Summa Cum Laude to the student who has made formal application for the degree by the
with a grade point average of 3.90 or above. published official deadline, has all grades on record in the Office of the
Registrar, including grades pertaining to graduation with honors, and has
• Magna Cum Laude: A student may be graduated Magna Cum Laude
satisfied all degree requirements by no later than 5 p.m., Friday, the first
with a grade point average range of 3.70 through 3.899.
week of classes of the succeeding semester or summer term following
• Cum Laude: A student may be graduated Cum Laude with a grade
commencement.
point average range of 3.50 through 3.699.
Students must have settled all financial obligations to the university prior
Grade point averages used to determine Latin honors designations are
to receiving a diploma.
calculated during the final degree audit the day before the ceremonies
and include hours and final grades in courses taken during the graduation Graduate and undergraduate students who plan to attend a
semester. Latin honors designations will not be changed after the final commencement ceremony must do so the semester they apply for
graduation clearance deadline. graduation and complete their degree requirements.
Information regarding other honors designations may be found on the

Honors and Undergraduate Research (p. 103) page. Tuition Charged for Excess Credit Hours
The State of Texas will not provide funds to state institutions of higher
Please note: education for excess semester credit hours earned by a resident student.
• Students are not required to enroll in honors courses to graduate with Because funding will not be provided by the State, and as permitted by
Latin honors. State law, Texas A&M University will charge tuition at the non-resident
• Taking designated honors courses does not mean students will rate to all students who exceed the semester credit hour limit for their
graduate with Latin honors. program. Excess semester credit hours are those which accrue after the
student attempts more than 30 hours beyond the number of semester
No Upper Division student found guilty of academic misconduct may credit hours required for the completion of the degree program in which
receive Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude honors at the student is enrolled. Thus, the student may accumulate up to 30 hours
graduation. Upper Division status is defined as having earned 60 or more beyond those required for the chosen degree program and not exceed
credit hours, including transfer hours, prior to the date of the violation. the limitation. The limitation on excess credit hours applies only to those
This sanction is automatic upon a finding of academic misconduct, and undergraduate students who first enter higher education in the fall 1999
is imposed without regard to the severity of other sanctions imposed by and thereafter. The semester credit hours counted toward the limitation
the instructor or Honor Council. include all hours attempted by the student except:
For more information, please see the Aggie Honor System Office • Semester credit hours earned by the student before receiving a
(p. 79) section in the catalog. baccalaureate degree that has been previously awarded.
• Semester credit hours earned by the student by examination or other
First-Professional Students procedure by which credit is earned without registering for a course
• Students who complete their entire course of study at Texas A&M for which tuition is charged.
University in the College of Medicine are eligible for academic honors. • Credit for remedial education courses, technical courses, workforce
In the College of Medicine, students must obtain a grade point education courses funded according to contact hours, or other
average of 3.50 or greater to graduate with honors.
courses that would not generate academic credit that could be Water MS, MWM PhD
applied toward a degree program at Texas A&M University. Management
and Hydrological
• Semester credit hours earned by the student at a private or an out-of- Science
state institution.
1
• Semester credit hours earned by the student before graduating from Administered by the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences,
high school and used to satisfy high school graduation requirements Medicine, Science and Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
2
(Effective June 2009). Joint program with Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University at
• Hours not eligible for formula funding. Galveston and Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.
• Semester credit hours earned 10 or more years before the student
began his or her degree program that have been excluded from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
student record due to an election of admission under the Academic Degree Program Baccalaureate Masters Doctorate Professional
Fresh Start program. Renewable BS

Natural Resources
Supplementary Fee for Courses Department

of Agricultural
Attempted More than Twice Economics

Agribusiness BS
Certain courses that are attempted by a student more than twice at Agricultural BS MS, MAgr PhD
a public institution of higher education in Texas may not be reported Economics
for state funding. As a result, the institution must either pass the non- Department
funded portion to all students, or charge a supplementary fee to the of Agricultural
student who is repeating the course. Texas A&M has chosen to assess Leadership,
Education and
a supplementary fee to those students attempting a course more than
Communications
twice.
Agricultural BS
Communications
A student attempting certain courses more than twice at Texas A&M and
University will be subject to a supplementary fee of $125 per semester Journalism
credit hour ($375 for a 3 hour course) for the repeated course, in addition Agricultural MAgr
to tuition and required fees associated with the course. Development
1
Agricultural EdD
Students will be notified at the time they register for a course that it Education
has been taken twice at Texas A&M University and is subject to the Agricultural BS
supplementary fee. Leadership
and
2
Development
Degree Programs Tables Agricultural MS, MEd PhD
Undergraduate, Graduate and Leadership,

Education, and
Professional Degree Programs Communication

2
Approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Agricultural BS

2
Science
Interdisciplinary Degree Programs Department of

Animal Science
Degree Program Baccalaureate Masters Doctorate Professional
Animal MS PhD
Agribusiness MAB
Breeding
Agribusiness PhD
Animal BS MS, MAgr PhD
and Managerial
Science
Economics
Equine MEIM
Biotechnology MBIOT
Industry
Ecology and PhD Management
Evolutionary
Physiology of MS PhD
Biology
Reproduction
Energy MS
Department of
Environmental BS Biochemistry and
Studies Biophysics
1
Genetics MS PhD Biochemistry BS MS PhD
2
Marine Biology MS PhD Genetics BS
Molecular and MS PhD Department of
Environmental Biological and
Plant Sciences Agricultural
Neuroscience MS PhD Engineering
Spatial Sciences BS Agricultural BS MS, MAgr
Toxicology MS PhD Systems
Management
University Studies BA, BS
Biological and BS MS, MEngr PhD Plant and BS

Agricultural Environmental
Engineering Soil Science
Department Soil Science MS PhD
of Ecosystem Turfgrass BS
Science and Science
Management
Department of
Ecological BS Wildlife and
Restoration Fisheries Sciences
Ecosystem MS, MAgr PhD Natural MNRD
Science and Resources
Management Development
Forestry BS Wildlife and BS MS PhD
Natural MNRD Fisheries
Resources Sciences
Development Wildlife Science MWSC
Rangeland BS
Ecology and 1
Also offered as joint program with Texas Tech University when
Management
offered by Distance Education.
Spatial BS 2
Sciences Joint Program with College of Education and Human Development.
Department of Degrees conferred in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
3
Entomology Also offered as cooperative program with Texas A&M University–
Entomology BS MS PhD Kingsville.
Forensic and BS
Investigative
Sciences
Department of
Horticultural Department of
Sciences Architecture
3 Architecture MS, MArch PhD
Horticulture BA, BS MS, MAgr PhD
Plant Breeding MS PhD Environmental BED
Design
Department of
Architectural
Nutrition and Food
Studies
Science
Department of
Food BS MS, MAgr PhD
Construction
Science and
Science
Technology
Construction BS
Nutrition BS MS PhD
Science
Department of
Construction MS
Plant Pathology
Management
and Microbiology
Department
Bioenvironmental
BS
of Landscape
Sciences
Architecture and
Plant MS PhD Urban Planning
Pathology
Landscape BLA MLA
Department of Architecture
Poultry Science
Land and MLPD
Poultry BS MS, MAgr PhD Property
Science Development
Department of Urban and BS MUP
Recreation, Park Regional
and Tourism Planning
Sciences
Urban and PhD
Natural MNRD Regional
Resources Science
Development
Department of
Recreation, BS MS PhD Visualization
Park and
Visualization BS MS, MFA
Tourism
Sciences
Recreation MRRD Mays Business School
and Resources Degree Program Baccalaureate Masters Doctorate Professional
Development Business MS
Department of Soil Business BBA MBA PhD
and Crop Sciences Administration
Agronomy MS PhD Business Honors BBA
Plant Breeding MS PhD Department of
Accounting
Accounting BBA MS College of Education and Human Development

Department of
Finance
Department of
Finance BBA MS
Educational
Financial MFM Administration
Management and Human
Land MRE Resource
Economics Development
and Real 1
Educational MS, MEd PhD, EdD
Estate Administration
Department Educational MS PhD
of Information Human
and Operations Resource
Management Development
Management BBA MS Human BS
Information Resource
Systems Development
Supply Chain BBA Technology BS
Management Management
Department of Department of
Management Educational
Entrepreneurial MS Psychology
Leadership Bilingual MS, MEd
Human MS Education
Resource Counseling PhD
Management Psychology
Management BBA PhD Educational MS, MEd PhD
Department of Psychology
Marketing Educational MEd
Marketing BBA MS Technology
School PhD
College of Dentistry Psychology
Special MS, MEd
Education
Dentistry DDS
Department
Oral Biology MS PhD
of Health and
Department Kinesiology
of Biomedical
Athletic MS
Sciences
Training
Caruth School of
Community BS
Dental Hygiene
Health
Dental Hygiene BS
Health BS
Department
Health MS PhD
of Diagnostic
Education
Sciences
Kinesiology BS MS PhD
Department of
Sport BS MS
Endodontics
Management
Department of
Department
General Dentistry
of Teaching,
Department
Learning and
of Oral and
Culture
Maxillofacial 2 1
Curriculum MS, MEd PhD, EdD
Surgery
and
Department of
Instruction
Orthodontics
InterdisciplinaryBS
Department of
Studies
Pediatric Dentistry
Department of 1
Also offered as a Cooperative Doctoral Program with Texas A&M
Periodontics
International University.
Department of
2
Public Health Also offered as a dual degree program with Qatar University.
Sciences
Department College of Engineering
of Restorative
Sciences
Engineering MEngr DEngr
Interdisciplinary BS MS PhD
Engineering
Safety Engineering MS
Systems MEngr Department of

Engineering Materials Science
Department and Engineering
of Aerospace Materials MS, MEngr PhD
Engineering Science and
Aerospace BS MS, MEngr PhD Engineering
Engineering Department
Department of Mechanical
of Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Mechanical BS MS, MEngr PhD
Biomedical BS MS, MEngr PhD Engineering
Engineering Department
Artie McFerrin of Nuclear
Department Engineering
of Chemical Nuclear BS MS, MEngr PhD
Engineering Engineering
Chemical BS MS, MEngr PhD Department of
Engineering Ocean Engineering
Zachry Ocean BS MS, MEngr PhD
Department of Engineering
Civil Engineering Harold Vance
Civil BS MS, MEngr PhD Department
Engineering of Petroleum
Department of Engineering
Computer Science Petroleum BS MS, MEngr PhD
and Engineering Engineering
Computer BS MS, MEngr PhD
Engineering College of Geosciences
Computer BS MS, MCS PhD Degree Program Baccalaureate Masters Doctorate Professional
Science
Environmental BS
Department Geoscience
of Electrical
Environmental BS
and Computer
Studies
Engineering
Geoscience MGsc
Computer BS MS, MEngr PhD
Engineering Department of
Atmospheric
Electrical BS MS, MEngr PhD
Sciences
Engineering
Atmospheric MS PhD
Department of
Sciences
Engineering
Technology Meteorology BS
and Industrial Department of
Distribution Geography
Electronic BS Geographic BS
Systems Information
Engineering Science and
Technology Technology
Industrial BS MID Geography BS MS PhD
Distribution Department of
Manufacturing BS Geology and
and Geophysics
Mechanical Geology BA, BS MS PhD
Engineering
Geophysics BS MS PhD
Technology
Department of
MultidisciplinaryBS
Oceanography
Engineering
Ocean MOST
Technology
Science and
Technical METM
Technology
Management
Oceanography BS MS PhD
Department
of Industrial
and Systems The Bush School of Government and Public Service
Engineering Degree Program Baccalaureate Masters Doctorate Professional
Engineering MS Department of
Systems International
Management Affairs
Industrial BS MS, MEngr PhD International MIA
Engineering Affairs
Public Service and Psychology
Administration Clinical PhD
Public MPSA Psychology
Service and Industrial/ PhD
Administration Organizational
Psychology
School of Law Psychology BA, BS MS PhD
Degree Program Baccalaureate Masters Doctorate Professional Department of

Sociology
Health Care Law JM
Sociology BA, BS MS PhD
Intellectual LLM, MJur
Property
1
Jurisprudence MJur Step 1 Doctoral Program with Texas A&M International University,
Law JD Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi and Texas A&M University –
Laws LLM Kingsville.
College of Liberal Arts College of Medicine

Degree Program Baccalaureate Masters Doctorate Professional Degree Program Baccalaureate Masters Doctorate Professional
Women's and BA Education for MS

Gender Studies Health Care
Professionals
Department of
Anthropology Medical Sciences MS PhD
Anthropology BA MA PhD Medicine MD
Maritime MS Department of
Archaeology Anesthesiology
and Department
Conservation of Clinical
Department of Translational
Communication Medicine
CommunicationBA MA PhD Department

of Emergency
Telecommunication
BA, BS
Medicine
Media Studies
Department
Department of
of Family and
Economics
Community
Economics BA, BS MS PhD Medicine
English Humanities in
English BA MA PhD Medicine
Hispanic Studies Internal Medicine
1
Hispanic MA PhD Department
Studies of Medical
Spanish BA Physiology
Department of Department
History of Microbial
Pathogenesis and
History BA MA PhD
Immunology
Department of
Department of
International
Moecular and
Studies
Cellular Medicine
Classics BA
Department of
International BA
Neurosciences
Studies
and Experimental
Modern BA Therapeutics
Languages
Department of
Department of Obstetrics and
Performance Gynecology
Studies
Department of
Performance BA MA Pathology
Studies
Department of
Department of Pediatrics
Philosophy and
Department
Humanities
of Psychiatry
Philosophy BA MA PhD and Behavioral
Department of Science
Political Science Department of
Political BA, BS MA PhD Radiology
Science
Department of College of Science

Surgery
College of Nursing Department of

Biology
Degree Program Baccalaureate Masters Doctorate Professional Biology BA, BS MS PhD
Family Nurse MSN Microbiology BS MS PhD
Practitioner
Molecular and BS
Forensic Nursing MSN Cell Biology
Nursing BSN Zoology BS
Nursing Education MSN Department of
Chemistry
Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy Chemistry BA, BS MS PhD
Degree Program Baccalaureate Masters Doctorate Professional Department of
Pharmacy PharmD Mathematics
Department of Applied BS
Pharmaceutical Mathematical
Sciences Sciences
Department Mathematics BA, BS MS PhD

of Pharmacy Department of
Practice Physics and
Astronomy
School of Public Health Astronomy MS PhD

Physics BA, BS MS PhD
Applied PhD
Epidemiology and DrPH
Physics
Environmental
Health Department of
Statistics
Health MHA
Administration Analytics MS
Health Policy and MSPH Statistics BS MS PhD

Management
Health Services PhD College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Research
Occupational MPH
Biomedical BS MS PhD
Safety and Health
Sciences
Department of
Science and MS
Epidemiology and
Technology
Biostatistics
Journalism
Biostatistics MPH
Veterinary DVM
Epidemiology MPH Medicine
Department of Department
Environmental of Veterinary
and Occupational Integrative
Health Biosciences
Environmental MPH Veterinary MS
Health Public Health -
Department of Epidemiology
Health Policy and Department of
Management Veterinary Large
Health MPH Animal Clinical
Policy and Sciences
Management Department
Department of of Veterinary
Health Promotion Pathobiology
and Community Department
Health Sciences of Veterinary
Health MPH DrPH Physiology and
Promotion and Pharmacology
Community Department of
Health Veterinary Small
Sciences Animal Clinical
Department of Sciences
Public Health
Studies
Texas A&M University Galveston Campus
Public Health BS
University Studies BA, BS
Department of
Liberal Studies
Maritime
Studies
BA
Graduate Degree Programs
Department of • Doctor of Education (EdD) in Agricultural Education
Marine Biology
• Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction
1 1
Marine Biology BS MS PhD
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Plant Breeding
Marine BS
Fisheries • Master of Agriculture (MAgr) in Agricultural Development
Department • Master of Agriculture (MAgr) in Poultry Science
of Marine
• Master of Education (MEd) in Bilingual Education
Engineering
Technology • Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction
Marine BS • Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Administration
Engineering
Technology
• Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Psychology
Department of • Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Technology
Marine Sciences • Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education
Marine MMRM
• Master of Engineering (MEng) in Aerospace
Resources
Management • Master of Engineering (MEng) in Biological and Agricultural
Marine BS Engineering
Sciences
• Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Engineering
Ocean and BS
Coastal
• Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering
Resources • Master of Engineering (MEng) in Engineering
Department • Master of Engineering (MEng) in Industrial Engineering
of Maritime
Administration • Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering
Maritime BS • Master of Engineering (MEng) in Petroleum Engineering
Administration
• Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM) in Technical
Maritime MMAL
Management
Administration
and Logistics • Master of Geoscience (MGSC) in Geoscience
Department of • Master of Industrial Distribution (MID) in Industrial Distribution
Maritime Systems
• Master of Jurisprudence (MJur) in Jurisprudence
Engineering
Department • Master of Laws (LLM) in Laws
of Maritime • Master of Maritime Administration and Logistics (MMAL) in Maritime
Transportation
Administration and Logistics
Marine BS
Transportation
• Master of Natural Resource Development (MNRD) in Natural
Resource Development
1
Joint program between Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University • Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology
at Galveston and Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. • Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) in Public Service
and Administration
Texas A&M University Qatar Campus • Master of Recreation and Resources Development (MRRD) in
Degree Program Baccalaureate Masters Doctorate Professional Recreation and Resources Development
College of
• Master of Science (MS) in Agricultural Systems Management
Engineering
Chemical BS MS, MEngr • Master of Science (MS) in Analytics
Engineering • Master of Science (MS) in Bilingual Education
Electrical BS
• Master of Science (MS) in Education for Health Care Professionals
Engineering
Mechanical BS
• Master of Science (MS) in Educational Human Resource
Engineering Development
Petroleum BS • Master of Science (MS) in Educational Psychology
Engineering
• Master of Science (MS) in Energy
• Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Systems Management
Degree Programs Via Distance Education
• Master of Science (MS) in Health Education
Texas A&M University currently offers the following programs by distance
• Master of Science (MS) in Mathematics
education:
• Master of Science (MS) in Plant Breeding
Undergraduate Degree Program • Master of Science (MS) in Safety Engineering

• Master of Science (MS) in Special Education
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in Nursing
• Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management
• Master of Science (MS) in Statistics
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Family Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Forensic Nursing Horticulture (p. 170)

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Education International Agricultural Development (p. 136)
• Master of Wildlife Science (MWSC) in Wildlife Science Leadership (p. 136)
Park and Natural Resource Management (p. 192)
A limited number of graduate certificate programs are available by Plant Breeding Minor (p. 201)
distance education. Please review Transcripted Graduate Certificate Poultry Science (p. 187)
Programs. Rangeland Ecology and Management (p. 159)
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences (p. 193)
The delivery platform differs among these programs. Most are available Spatial Sciences (p. 159)
100% online, some are web-supported with interactive video and others Tourism Management (p. 193)
require periodic campus visits. The delivery platform in most programs Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (p. 209)
changes depending on the course/program content, needs of the Youth Development (p. 193)
students and their geographic locations. Students should carefully
consider distance education and address any specific questions to the College of Architecture
department offering the program of interest. Architectural Fabrication and Product Design (p. 216)
Architectural Heritage Conservation (p. 216)
Only a student who is admitted to Texas A&M University may enroll
Art and Architecture History (p. 216)
in these distance education programs and the associated courses. A
Art, New Media Emphasis or Traditional Media Emphasis (p. 233)
student wishing to enroll in any of the distance education programs
Facility Management (p. 221)
must be admitted as a degree-seeking graduate student or as a
Game Design and Development (p. 234)
post-baccalaureate non-degree seeking student. Please see http://
Global Art, Design and Construction (p. 217)
admissions.tamu.edu for graduate admissions information.
Global Culture and Society (p. 212)
A student may take up to 12 hours in non-degree-seeking post- Leadership in the Design and Construction Professions (p. 221)
baccalaureate status and apply these hours to a master’s program Sustainable Architecture and Planning (p. 217)
with the approval of the student’s advisory committee, the head of Urban and Regional Planning (p. 230)
the department (or Chair of the Intercollegiate Faculty, if appropriate),
and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies if all admission Mays Business School
requirements to the selected master’s program are fulfilled. Courses Business (p. 240)
offered for extension credit may not be used on the student’s degree
plan. Post-baccalaureate non-degree status does not establish eligibility College of Education and Human Development
for admission to degree-seeking status. Applied Learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) (p. 334)
Texas A&M University provides students pursuing a graduate degree by Coaching (p. 325)
distance a wide variety of student support services, including access Creative Studies (p. 301)
to library resources, advising, technology support and course materials Dance (p. 326)
acquisition through the online bookstore. A complete listing of services, Human Resource Development (p. 295)
degree program descriptions, appropriate points of contact within each Sport Management (p. 326)
program, and costs are available through the distance education website Technology Management (p. 295)
at http://distance.tamu.edu. Additional distance education programs
are in development. Interested students should check the website College of Engineering
periodically for updates. Students should contact the department offering Aerospace Engineering (p. 354)
the program for any questions. Analysis, Design and Management of Energy Conversion Systems
(p. 411)
Minors Biomedical Engineering (p. 358)
Minors Chemical Engineering (p. 363)

Computer Science (p. 387)
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Control of Mechanical Systems (p. 411)
Agribusiness Entrepreneurship (p. 128) Cybersecurity (p. 346)
Agricultural Communications and Journalism (p. 135) Design and Simulation of Mechanical Systems (p. 411)
Agricultural Economics (p. 129) Electrical Engineering (p. 391)
Agricultural Systems Management (p. 150) Embedded Systems Integration (p. 399)
AgriFood Sales (p. 129) Engineering Project Management (p. 347)
Agronomy (p. 200) Game Design and Development (p. 388)
Biochemistry (p. 146) Industrial Engineering (p. 403)
Bioenvironmental Sciences (p. 184) Materials Science and Engineering (p. 405)
Entomology (p. 166) Nuclear Engineering (p. 414)
Environmental Soil Science (p. 200) Petroleum Engineering (p. 421)
Extension Education (p. 136) Radiological Health Engineering (p. 414)
Financial Planning (p. 130)
Forestry (p. 158) College of Geosciences
Genetics (p. 146) Climate Change (p. 432)
Earth Sciences (p. 432) College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Environmental Geosciences (p. 433) Biomedical Sciences (p. 650)
Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) (p. 451)
Geography (p. 450) Texas A&M University Galveston Campus
Geology (p. 458)
Diving Technology and Methods (p. 669)
Geophysics (p. 458)
Marine Biology (p. 675)
Meteorology (p. 438)
Maritime Administration (p. 691)
Oceanography (p. 461)
Maritime Studies (p. 670)
Ocean and Coastal Resources (p. 688)
Africana Studies (p. 477)
Certificates
Anthropology (p. 487)
Arabic Studies (p. 535)
Asian Studies (p. 535)
Certificates
Chinese (p. 536) Interdisciplinary
Classical Studies (p. 536) Neuroscience (p. 111)
Communication (p. 493)
Comparative Cultural Studies - International (p. 478) College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Comparative Cultural Studies - United States (p. 479) Community Recreation and Park Administration (p. 194)
Economics (p. 503) Enology (p. 170)
English (p. 510) Equine Science (p. 141)
Film Studies (p. 480) Hospitality Management (p. 194)
French (p. 537) International Trade and Agriculture (p. 130)
German (p. 537) Meat Science (p. 141)
Global Culture and Society (p. 480) Parks and Conservation (p. 194)
Hispanic Studies for Community Engagement (p. 513) Professional Event Manager (p. 195)
History (p. 517) Public Health Entomology (p. 167)
Italian (p. 537) Tourism Management (p. 195)
Japanese (p. 538) Watershed (p. 159)
Journalism (p. 480) Youth Development (p. 195)
Latina/o and Mexican-American Studies (p. 559)
Leadership (p. 481) College of Architecture
Liberal Arts Honors (p. 481) Diversity (p. 212)
Museum Studies (p. 487)
Performance Studies (p. 540) Mays Business School
Performance Technology (p. 540) Advertising Strategy (p. 281)
Philosophy (p. 542) Analytics and Consulting (p. 281)
Psychology (p. 552) Commercial Banking (p. 253)
Religious Studies (p. 482) Energy Accounting (p. 249)
Russian (p. 538) Entrepreneurial Leadership (p. 271)
Sociology (p. 559) European Union Business (p. 241)
Spanish (p. 514) Internal Audit (p. 250)
Women's and Gender Studies (p. 483) International Business Studies (p. 241)
Investment Banking (p. 253)
School of Military Science Latin American Business (p. 243)
Military Studies (p. 660) Nonprofit and Social Innovation Certificate (p. 244)
Professional Selling and Sales Management (p. 282)
School of Public Health Retail Buying and Management (p. 282)
Occupational Health and Safety (p. 580) Trading, Risk and Investments (p. 254)
Public Health Studies (p. 580)
College of Education and Human Development
College of Science Creative Studies (p. 302)
Astrophysics (p. 639)
Bioinformatics (p. 596) College of Engineering
Biology (p. 597) Data Center Operations Engineering (p. 403)
Chemistry (p. 612) Energy Engineering (p. 421)
Mathematics (p. 634) Engineering Honors (p. 349)
Physics (p. 639) Engineering Leadership (p. 349)
Statistics (p. 642) Engineering Systems Management (p. 403)
Engineering Therapeutics Manufacturing (p. 359)
International Engineering (p. 349)
40 International and Cultural Diversity Requirements
Polymer Specialty (p. 349) AFST 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations 3

Quality Engineering for Regulated Medical Technologies (p. 359) SOCI 317
Safety Engineering (p. 350) AFST 323/ Sociology of African Americans 3
SOCI 323
College of Geosciences AFST 327 Popular Musics in the African 3
Diversity (p. 484)
Diaspora
College of Liberal Arts AFST 339/ African-American Literature 3

ENGL 339 Post-1930
Applied Behavioral Health (p. 552)
AFST 345/ Modern Africa 3
Business Economics (p. 504)
HIST 345
Communication and Global Media (p. 494)
Communication Leadership and Conflict Management (p. 494) AFST 346/ History of South Africa 3
Diversity (p. 484) HIST 346
Health Communication (p. 494) AFST 379/ Postcolonial Literatures 3
Healthy Development (p. 553) ENGL 379
Philosophy Pre-Law (p. 542) AFST 393/ Studies in Africana Literature and 3
Psychology of Diversity (p. 553) ENGL 393 Culture
Quantitative Economic Methods (p. 504)
AFST 425/ Rhetoric of the Civil Rights 3
Strategic Communication (p. 495)
COMM 425 Movement
Work and Organizations (p. 553)
AGEC 452 International Trade and Agriculture 3
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences AGEC 453 International Agribusiness 3
Biomedical Research and Development (p. 654) Marketing
Cultural Competency and Communications in Spanish (p. 651) ALEC 450 Global Social Justice Issues in 3
Agriculture
School of Military Science ALED 222 Practicing Diverse Leadership and 3
Leadership Study and Development (p. 661) Cultural Exploration
ALED 223 Practicing Diverse Leadership and 3
For more information on undergraduate certificate programs, please
Cultural Exploration
visit the Office of the Registrar (http://registrar.tamu.edu/Our-Services/
ALED 313 Culture Theory, Orientation and 3
Curricular-Services/Curricular-Approvals/Program-Approvals/Approved-
Adaptation
Certificate-Programs) website.
ALED 422 Cultural Pluralism in Agriculture 3
International and Cultural Diversity ANSC 431

ANTH 201
Equine Marketing and Development
Introduction to Anthropology
3
3
Requirements ANTH 205 Peoples and Cultures of the World 3
Students are required to complete six (6) semester credit hours from the ANTH 210 Social and Cultural Anthropology 3
courses listed. ANTH 300 Cultural Change and Development 3
ANTH 301 Indians of North America 3
ANTH 314 Agrarian Peasant Societies 3
Hours
ANTH 324/ Music in World Cultures 3
ACCT 430 Global Immersion in Accounting 3
MUSC 324
ACCT 445/ International Accounting 3
ANTH 370 Cultural Diversity and Ethics 3
IBUS 445
ANTH 403/ Anthropology of Religion 3
AFST 201 Introduction to Africana Studies 3
RELS 403
AFST 204/ Introduction to African-American 3
ANTH 404/ Women and Culture 3
ENGL 204 Literature
WGST 404
AFST 205/ Introduction to Africana Literature 3
ANTH 426 Anthropology of Food and Nutrition 3
ENGL 205
ARAB 201 Intermediate Arabic I 3
AFST 206/ Black Psychology 3
PSYC 206 ARAB 202 Intermediate Arabic II 3
AFST 208/ Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Minority 3 ARAB 475 Media and the Middle East 3
PSYC 208 Experience ARCH 212 Social and Behavioral Factors in 3
AFST 209/ Psychology of Culture and Diversity 3 Design
PSYC 209 ARCH 213 Sustainable Architecture 3
AFST 301/ Blacks in the United States Since 3 ARCH 249 Survey of World Architecture 3
HIST 301 1877 History I
AFST 302 Gateway Course 3 ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture 3
AFST 303 Psychology of Women of Color 3 History II
ARCH 345 History of Building Technology 3 EHRD 408 Globalization and Diversity in the 3

ARCH 346 Architecture, Heritage and Culture 3 Workplace
ARCH 350 History and Theory of Modern and 3 ENDS 101 Design Process 3
Contemporary Architecture ENGL 204/ Introduction to African-American 3
ARCH 458 Cultural and Ethical Considerations 3 AFST 204 Literature
for Global Practice ENGL 205/ Introduction to Africana Literature 3
ARTS 150 Art History Survey II 3 AFST 205
ARTS 350 The Arts and Civilization 3 ENGL 206 Twenty-first Century Literature and 3
Culture
ASIA 325/ International Business Behavior 3
SOCI 325 ENGL 211/ Foundations in Cultural Studies 3
INTS 211
ASIA 329/ Pacific Rim Business Behavior 3
SOCI 329 ENGL 219 Literature and the Other Arts 3
ASIA 352/ Modern East Asia 3 ENGL 221/ World Literature 3
HIST 352 MODL 221
ASIA 355/ Modern China 3 ENGL 222/ World Literature 3
HIST 355 MODL 222
ASIA 356/ Twentieth Century Japan 3 ENGL 232 Survey of English Literature II 3
HIST 356 ENGL 251/ Introduction to Film Analysis 3
ASIA 365/ Asian Governments and Politics 3 FILM 251
POLS 365 ENGL 253 Introduction to Cultural Studies and 3
ASIA 463 Gender in Asia 3 Popular Culture
CARC 301 Field Studies in Design Innovation 1-18 ENGL 306 Transnational Literature and Culture 3
CARC 311 Field Studies in Design 3 ENGL 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature 3
Communication WGST 333
CARC 321 Field Studies in Design Technology 3 ENGL 336 Life and Literature of the Southwest 3
CARC 331 Field Studies in Design Philosophy 3 ENGL 337 Life and Literature of the American 3
South
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I 3
ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature 3
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II 3
ENGL 339/ African-American Literature 3
COMM 327 American Oratory 3
AFST 339 Post-1930
COMM 335 Intercultural Communication 3
ENGL 340 Modern and Contemporary Drama 3
COMM 365/ International Communication 3
ENGL 352 Literature, World War II to Present. 3
JOUR 365
ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature 3
COMM 367 Media and the Middle East 3
HISP 362
COMM 407/ Women, Minorities and the Mass 3
ENGL 374/ Women Writers 3
WGST 407 Media
WGST 374
COMM 425/ Rhetoric of the Civil Rights 3
ENGL 376 The American Novel Since 1900 3
AFST 425 Movement
ENGL 378 The British Novel, 1870 to Present. 3
ENGL 379/ Postcolonial Literatures 3
DCED 301 Dance History 3
AFST 379
DDHS 3310 Health Education and Behavioral 1
ENGL 393/ Studies in Africana Literature and 3
Science
AFST 393 Culture
DDHS 4140 Clinical Dental Hygiene III 4
ENGL 403 Language and Gender 3
DDHS 4240 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV 4
ENGL 474/ Studies in Women Writers 3
DDHS 4410 Gerontology 1
WGST 474
DDHS 4530 Public and Community Health 0-3
ENGR 410 Global Engineering Design 0-3
DDHS 4820 Clinical Dental Hygiene II 2
ENTO 210 Global Public Health Entomology 3
ECON 312 Poverty, Inequality and Social Policy 3
EPSY 320 Child Development 3
ECON 318/ The Economics of Gender and Race 3
ESSM 314 Principles of Rangeland 3
WGST 318
Management Around the World
ECON 320 Economic Development of Europe 3
EURO 223/ French Culture and Society in 3
ECON 324 Comparative Economic Systems 3 FREN 223 French Literary Masterpieces in
ECON 330 Economic Development 3 Translation
ECON 452 International Trade Theory and 3 EURO 323 Immigration and Ethnicity in 3
Policy Contemporary France
EURO 406/ Propaganda and Dissidence 3 HISP 363 Borderlands: U.S. and Mexico 3

FILM 406 HIST 210 Russian Civilization 3
EURO 443/ Contemporary Russian Prose 3 HIST 214 History of England 3
RUSS 443 HIST 258 American Indian History 3
EURO 444/ Russian Drama 3 HIST 301/ Blacks in the United States Since 3
RUSS 444 AFST 301 1877
EURO 447/ Russian Artistic Culture II: 1890 to 3 HIST 305 Mexican-American History 1848- 3
RUSS 447 Present Present
FILM 251/ Introduction to Film Analysis 3 HIST 307 Latino Communities of the U.S. 3
ENGL 251
HIST 319 U.S. Immigration and Ethnicity 3
FILM 406/ Propaganda and Dissidence 3
HIST 336 Europe Since 1919 3
EURO 406
HIST 339 Eastern Europe Since 1453 3
FILM 425/ French Film 3
FREN 425 HIST 342 Latin America Since 1810 3
FILM 435/ German Film 3 HIST 343 Inter-American Relations 3

GERM 435 HIST 345/ Modern Africa 3
FILM 455/ Italian Cinema 3 AFST 345
ITAL 455 HIST 346/ History of South Africa 3
FINC 445/ International Finance 3 AFST 346
IBUS 446 HIST 348 Modern Middle East 3
FREN 201 Intermediate French I 3 HIST 352/ Modern East Asia 3
FREN 202 Intermediate French II 3 ASIA 352
FREN 223/ French Culture and Society in 3 HIST 355/ Modern China 3

EURO 223 French Literary Masterpieces in ASIA 355
Translation HIST 356/ Twentieth Century Japan 3
FREN 301 French Society and Culture in 3 ASIA 356
Evolution HIST 402 Germany Since 1815 3
FREN 322 French Literature II 3 HIST 405 History of the Holocaust 3
FREN 336 Politics, Culture and Society in 3 HIST 407 History of France Since 1815 3
Contemporary France HIST 412 Soviet Union 1917-1991 3
FREN 418 Seminar in French Civilization 3 HIST 439 Twentieth Century Britain 3
FREN 425/ French Film 3 HIST 440 Latin American Cultural and 3
FILM 425 Intellectual History
FSTC 300/ Religious and Ethnic Foods 3 HIST 441 History of Mexico, 1821 to the 3
NUTR 300 Present
GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3 HIST 449 History of Brazil, 1822 to the 3
GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village 3 Present
GEOG 301 Geography of the United States 3 HIST 451 Southern Identities and Cultures 3
GEOG 305 Geography of Texas 3 Since Reconstruction
GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography 3 HIST 455 History of the American City 3
GEOG 311 Cultural Geography 3 HIST 460 American Society and Culture Since 3

1877
GEOG 320 The Middle East 3
HIST 461/ History of American Women 3
GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America 3
WGST 461
GEOG 325 Geography of Europe 3
HIST 464 International Developments Since 3
GEOG 327 Geography of South Asia 3 1918
GEOG 420 Geography of Terrorism 3 HIST 473/ History of Modern American 3
GERM 201 Intermediate German I 3 WGST 473 Women
GERM 202 Intermediate German II 3 HIST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern 3
GERM 322 German Culture and Civilization II 3 WGST 477 European History
GERM 435/ German Film 3 HLTH 236 Race, Ethnicity and Health 3
FILM 435 HLTH 334/ Women's Health 3
HISP 205 Don Quixote and the Other Arts 3 WGST 334
HISP 352 Hispanic Literature and Film 3 HORT 335 Sociohorticulture 3
HISP 362/ Latino/a Literature 3 HORT 440 International Horticulture 3
ENGL 362
HUMA 303/ Near Eastern Religions 3 MARB 340 Tropical Marine Ecology 4

RELS 303 MARE 400 Advanced Operations 4
HUMA 304/ Indian and Oriental Religions 3 MARR 400 Advanced Operations 6
RELS 304 MARS 210 Marine Geography 3
HUMA 321 Political Islam and Jihad 3 MARS 280 Coastal and Ocean Resources 3
IBUS 401/ Global Marketing 3 MARS 432 Peak Oil, Global Warming and 3
MKTG 401 Resource Scarcity
IBUS 403/ International Market Entry 3 MART 400 Deck Sea Training III: Advanced 4
MKTG 403 Strategies Communications, Navigation and
IBUS 430 Global Immersion in Accounting 3 Seamanship
IBUS 445/ International Accounting 3 MAST 411 International Maritime Culture 3
ACCT 445 MGMT 430/ Employment Discrimination Law 3
IBUS 446/ International Finance 3 WGST 430
FINC 445 MGMT 450/ International Environment of 3
IBUS 450/ International Environment of 3 IBUS 450 Business
MGMT 450 Business MGMT 452/ International Management 3
IBUS 452/ International Management 3 IBUS 452
MGMT 452
MGMT 453/ Emerging Economies: Brazil, Russia, 3
IBUS 453/ Emerging Economies: Brazil, Russia, 3 IBUS 453 India, China
MGMT 453 India, China MGMT 457/ Global Entrepreneurship 3
IBUS 455 Asian Business Environment 3 IBUS 457
IBUS 456 European Integration and Business 3 MKTG 401/ Global Marketing 3
IBUS 457/ Global Entrepreneurship 3 IBUS 401
MGMT 457 MKTG 403/ International Market Entry 3
IBUS 458 International Negotiations 3 IBUS 403 Strategies
IBUS 459 Latin American Markets 3 MODL 221/ World Literature 3
IBUS 460 Academy for Future International 3 ENGL 221
Leaders MODL 222/ World Literature 3
INST 210 Understanding Special Populations 3 ENGL 222
INST 222 Foundations of Education in a 3 MUSC 201 Music and the Human Experience 3
Multicultural Society MUSC 221 Guitar Heroes 3
INTS 211/ Foundations in Cultural Studies 3 MUSC 222 Music of the Americas 3
ENGL 211 MUSC 226 History of Rock 3
INTS 251 Contemporary Issues in the Middle 3 MUSC 227 Popular Music of India 3
East MUSC 301 Performance in World Cultures 3
INTS 301 Theories of Globalization 3 MUSC 312 Music in Modern Western Culture 3
INTS 321 Political Islam and Jihad 3 MUSC 315 Music in the 20th Century 3
ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian I 3 MUSC 324/ Music in World Cultures 3
ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian II 3 ANTH 324
ITAL 455/ Italian Cinema 3 MUSC 325/ Dance and World Cultures 3
FILM 455 PERF 325
JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I 4 MUSC 326 Dance and Identity in the United 3
JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II 4 States
JOUR 365/ International Communication 3 MUSC 327 Popular Musics in the African 3
COMM 365 Diaspora
LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture 3 MUSC 328/ Japanese Traditional Performing 3
LBAR 331 Studies in European Civilization and 1-6 THAR 328 Arts
Culture I MUSC 386/ Evolution of the American Musical 3
LBAR 332 Studies in European Civilization and 1-6 THAR 386
Culture II NAUT 400 Advanced Communications, 6
LING 307 Language and Culture 3 Navigation and Seamanship
LMAS 201 Introduction to Latino/Mexican 3 NURS 421 Care of Community Health Clients 5
American Studies NURS 424 Professional Issues 2
MARA 440 Global Economy and Enterprise 3 NURS 464 Health Promotion Across the 3
Management Lifespan for the RN
NURS 466 Community Health for the RN 5 RPTS 340 Recreation, Parks, Tourism and 3
NUTR 300/ Religious and Ethnic Foods 3 Diverse Populations
FSTC 300 RUSS 201 Intermediate Russian I 3
PERF 301 Performance in World Cultures 3 RUSS 202 Intermediate Russian II 3
PERF 325/ Dance and World Cultures 3 RUSS 443/ Contemporary Russian Prose 3
MUSC 325 EURO 443
PERF 326 Dance and Identity in the United 3 RUSS 444/ Russian Drama 3
States EURO 444
PERF 327 Popular Musics in the African 3 RUSS 447/ Russian Artistic Culture II: 1890 to 3
Diaspora EURO 447 Present
PHIL 283 Latin American Philosophy 3 SCSC 420 Brazilian Agriculture and Food 3-6
PHIL 416 Recent British and American 3 Production Systems
Philosophy SOCI 205 Introduction to Sociology 3
PHIL 419 Current Continental Philosophy 3 SOCI 206 Global Social Trends 3
PHLT 307 Public Health in the Global Context 3 SOCI 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society 3
POLS 229 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 WGST 207
POLS 231 Introduction to World Politics 3 SOCI 212 Sociology of Popular Culture 3
POLS 317/ Women in Politics 3 SOCI 217 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity 3
WGST 317 SOCI 310/ Motherhood in Society 3
POLS 322 Western European Government and 3 WGST 310
Politics SOCI 312 Population and Society 3
POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America 3 SOCI 313 Military, War and Society 3
POLS 324 Politics of Global Inequality 3 SOCI 314 Social Problems 3
POLS 326 Government and Politics of Eastern 3 SOCI 315/ The Marriage Institution 3
Europe WGST 315
POLS 328 Globalization and Democracy 3 SOCI 316/ Sociology of Gender 3
POLS 338 Government and Politics of the 3 WGST 316
Former Soviet Union SOCI 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations 3
POLS 365/ Asian Governments and Politics 3 AFST 317
ASIA 365 SOCI 323/ Sociology of African Americans 3
POLS 366 Political Conflicts of the Middle East 3 AFST 323
POLS 367/ Women in Government in 3 SOCI 325/ International Business Behavior 3
WGST 367 Comparative Perspective ASIA 325
POLS 424 Comparative Governmental 3 SOCI 327 Morality and Society 3
Institutions SOCI 329/ Pacific Rim Business Behavior 3
POLS 432 The Politics of European Union 3 ASIA 329
POLS 462/ Women and the Law 3 SOCI 330 Sociology of Nutrition 3
WGST 462 SOCI 403 Sociology of Latinos 3
PSYC 206/ Black Psychology 3 SOCI 419 Social Class in Contemporary 3
AFST 206 Society
PSYC 208/ Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Minority 3 SOCI 423 Globalization and Social Change 3
AFST 208 Experience SOCI 424/ Women and Work in Society 3
PSYC 209/ Psychology of Culture and Diversity 3 WGST 424
AFST 209 SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 3
PSYC 300/ Psychology of Women 3 SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II 3
WGST 300 SPAN 312 Hispanic Culture and Civilization: 3
PSYC 303 Psychology of Women of Color 3 18th Century to Present
RELS 303/ Near Eastern Religions 3 SPAN 320 Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3
HUMA 303 SPAN 410 Hispanic Film 3
RELS 304/ Indian and Oriental Religions 3 SPAN 411 Contemporary Hispanic Society and 3
HUMA 304 Culture
RELS 312 Contemplation in the Modern World 3 SPAN 412 U.S. Hispanic Writers 3
RELS 321 Political Islam and Jihad 3 SPAN 421 Spanish Language Poetry 3
RELS 403/ Anthropology of Religion 3 SPAN 450 Contemporary Spanish and 3
ANTH 403 Spanish-American Literature
SPMT 220 Olympic Studies 3 WGST 430/ Employment Discrimination Law 3

SPMT 336 Diversity in Sport Organizations 3 MGMT 430
SPMT 337 International Sport Business 3 WGST 461/ History of American Women 3
HIST 461
TEFB 273 Introduction to Culture, Community, 3
Society and Schools WGST 462/ Women and the Law 3
POLS 462
THAR 101 Introduction to Western Theatre and 3
Drama WGST 463 Gender in Asia 3
THAR 156 Dress, Culture and Society 3 WGST 473/ History of Modern American 3
HIST 473 Women
THAR 201 Introduction to World Theatre 3
WGST 474/ Studies in Women Writers 3
THAR 281 History of the Theatre II 3
ENGL 474
THAR 301 Performance in World Cultures 3
WGST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern 3
THAR 328/ Japanese Traditional Performing 3
HIST 477 European History
MUSC 328 Arts
THAR 386/
MUSC 386
Evolution of the American Musical 3
Admission
URPN 361 Urban Issues 3
General Application Information
VTPB 221 Great Diseases of the World 3
VTPP 401 History of Human and Veterinary 4 Application Information
Medicine in Europe Both Texas resident and non-resident students can apply for
WGST 200 Introduction to Women's and 3 undergraduate admission to any Texas Public University for freshman,
Gender Studies transfer and international admission by using the ApplyTexas Application
WGST 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society 3 or Coalition Application.
SOCI 207
You may access the appropriate application from the ApplyTexas
WGST 300/ Psychology of Women 3
Application website (www.applytexas.org), the Coalition Application
PSYC 300
website (http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/) or the Texas A&M
WGST 303 Psychology of Women of Color 3 University website (http://admissions.tamu.edu).
WGST 307 Gender and Education 3
WGST 308 Gender and International Education 3 Texas A&M University has several conveniently located Prospective
Student Centers throughout the state, staffed with regional advisors
WGST 310/ Motherhood in Society 3
ready to serve you. Please contact the center nearest you to learn
SOCI 310
more about admissions, financial aid, academic programs and student
WGST 315/ The Marriage Institution 3 services. Visit the website admissions.tamu.edu/psc for more details.
SOCI 315
1
WGST 316/ Sociology of Gender 3 Aggieland Prospective Student Center
SOCI 316 Texas A&M University
WGST 317/ Women in Politics 3 109 John J. Koldus Building
POLS 317 1265 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-1265
WGST 318/ The Economics of Gender and Race 3
(979) 458-0950
ECON 318
1
WGST 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature 3 Corpus Christi Regional Prospective Student Center
ENGL 333 5350 South Staples, Suite 405
WGST 334/ Women's Health 3 Corpus Christi, TX 78411
HLTH 334 (361) 289-7905
WGST 367/ Women in Government in 3 1
Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Prospective Student Center
POLS 367 Comparative Perspective
3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Suite 273
WGST 374/ Women Writers 3 Arlington, TX 76018
ENGL 374 (817) 375-0960
WGST 391 Studies in Gender and Diversity 3 1
Houston Regional Prospective Student Center
WGST 401 Feminist Theory 3
1225 North Loop West, Suite 200
WGST 404/ Women and Culture 3
Houston, TX 77008
ANTH 404
(713) 454-1990
WGST 407/ Women, Minorities and the Mass 3
1
COMM 407 Media Laredo Regional Prospective Student Center
WGST 424/ Women and Work in Society 3 6401 Arena Road, Suite 5A
SOCI 424 Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 795-0412
46 Admission
1
Rio Grande Valley Regional Prospective Student Center An applicant Spring 2018 Jul. 1, 2017 Oct. 15, 2017
5277 North 23rd St. who: Summer/Fall Jan. 1, 2018 Mar. 1, 2018
McAllen, TX 78504 • is a citizen 2018
(956) 683-8647 or permanent
1 resident of the
San Antonio Regional Prospective Student Centers United States
40 NE Loop 410, Suite 605 or qualifies for
San Antonio, TX 78216 Texas residency
(210) 212-7016 based on Senate
1 Bill 1528
Office of Admissions
• is a degree-
217 John J. Koldus Building
seeking applicant
• has graduated
1265 TAMU
from high school
or equivalent
(979) 845-1060
• has enrolled in
admissions@tamu.edu
a post-secondary
http://admissions.tamu.edu
institution after
1 graduation from
Se habla español.
high school
The admission guidelines presented here are for admission to the Spring, • does not have a
Summer or Fall 2018 semester. While they are the best guide available, bachelor’s degree
admission criteria are subject to change. The Office of Admissions • does not qualify
website (http://admissions.tamu.edu) contains the admission policies for readmission
and procedures in effect for 2018 admission. International
Freshman
Types of Admission and Application Calendars An applicant Spring 2018 April 1, 2017 Aug. 1, 2017
At the Time of Term Opening Date Closing Date who: Fall 2018 Jul. 1, 2017 Dec. 1, 2017
Application • is not a citizen Spring 2019 April 1, 2018 Aug. 1, 2018
Freshman or permanent
An applicant Spring 2018 Jul. 1, 2017 Oct. 15, 2017 resident of the
who: Fall 2018 Jul. 1, 2017 Dec. 1, 2017 United States
• is a citizen (or applicant
or permanent for permanent
resident of the residency)
United States and does not
or qualifies for qualify for Texas
Texas residency residency based
based on Senate on Senate Bill
Bill 1528 1528
• is a degree- • after high
seeking applicant school
and is without graduation has
1 never enrolled at
college credit or
• is still in high a university as an
school, with or undergraduate
without college degree-seeking
credit student
Transfer International
Transfer
An applicant Spring 2018 April 1, 2017 Aug. 1, 2017 Postbaccalaureate

who: Summer 2018 Jul. 1, 2017 Nov. 1, 2017 Undergraduate
•is not a citizen Fall 2018 Sep. 1, 2017 March 1, 2018 An applicant Spring 2018 Jul. 1, 2017 Oct. 15, 2017
or permanent Spring 2019 April 1, 2018 Aug. 1, 2018 who: Summer/Fall Jan. 1, 2018 March 1, 2018
resident of the • has a bachelor’s 2018
United States degree
(or applicant • wishes to
for permanent pursue a second
residency) undergraduate
and does not degree
qualify for Texas Non-degree
residency based Undergraduate
on Senate Bill
An applicant Spring 2018 Jul. 1, 2017 Oct. 15, 2017
1528
who: Summer/Fall Jan. 1, 2018 March 1, 2018
•is an applicant
• does not wish to 2018 Jan. 1, 2018 April 1, 2018
seeking a
pursue a degree Summer only
bachelor’s degree
at Texas A&M
•has graduated
• wishes to
from high-school
take specific
or equivalent
undergraduate
•has enrolled in a
coursework
post-secondary
institution, and High School
•is not eligible for Enrichment
readmission (has Program
never enrolled
at Texas A&M
University as an
undergraduate
degree-seeking
student).
Readmission
An applicant Spring 2018 Jul. 1, 2017 Nov. 1, 2017
who: Summer 2018 Jan. 1, 2018 April 1, 2018
• is a former Fall 2018 Jan. 1, 2018 July 1, 2018
degree-seeking
Texas A&M
undergraduate
student
(including an
international
student)
• does not have a
bachelor’s degree
• did not officially
register for
the previous
semester
(excluding
summer
sessions) at
Texas A&M
Readmission
does not include
applicants whose
only previous
enrollment at
Texas A&M has
been as a non-
degree student.
48 Admission
An applicant Spring 2018 Jul. 1, 2017 Nov. 1, 2017 school program should refer to International Admissions for questions
who: Fall 2018 Jul. 1, 2017 July 1, 2018 concerning transcripts, examination results and foreign credentials.
• is a high school
An application is reviewed to make a decision about admission after all
junior or senior
items listed below have been received. The items must be received by the
in the Bryan/
appropriate closing date to qualify for consideration for admission.
College Station
area In addition, freshman applicants must show proof of meeting the State of
• has a new SAT Texas Uniform Admission Policy to qualify for review.
score of 1270, or
an ACT score of Application submitted electronically via ApplyTexas
27
• has completed Application Fee (check, money order, Visa, MasterCard,
all levels Discover or American Express)—All fees are
of related nonrefundable
coursework • Domestic Undergraduate - $75
offered at their • Domestic Graduate - $65
high school
• International - $90
Each student
is eligible to • Checks and money orders should be made payable to Texas A&M
take 1 (one) University. International checks must be backed by a U.S. bank and
course per fall or be issued in U.S. dollars. The applicant’s name and date of birth
spring semester, should be written on the face of checks and money orders.
and course
registration will Guidelines for requesting application fee waivers:
be completed • Fee waivers are not available for international students.
by the TAMU
advisor. No Freshman Waivers
summer classes Applicants who qualify for federally funded free/reduced lunch programs
are offered at this may qualify for a fee waiver. Please see our admissions website, http://
time. Classes admissions.tamu.edu/freshman/apply, for instructions for requesting a
will be held waiver.
on the Texas
A&M University Transfer or Readmit Waivers
campus. To request a fee waiver, please provide your Student Aid Report (SAR),
Students and which you will find within your current FAFSA or a copy of an award
their parents/ letter from your current institution. Checking the fee waiver box on the
guardians will be application will not satisfy the fee waiver requirement.
responsible for
any lodging or The documents can be uploaded through the Applicant Information
transportation System (AIS) page. Documents will also be accepted by fax at (979)
considerations. 458-4302 or email at d-nichols@tamu.edu, as well as U.S. mail.
Admission for
this program Essays
is on a space- • Freshman applicants are required to complete Essay Topics A and
available B. Essay Topic C is strongly recommended for applicants to be
basis. The considered in the holistic review process.
applicant pool is • Transfer applicants are required to complete Essay Topic A.
competitive, and
admission into SAT or ACT Scores
this program is • Required of all freshman applicants, including all international
not guaranteed. freshman applicants.
1 • Scores should be sent directly from the testing agency and must be
An applicant who has enrolled in a post-secondary institution since received by the posted deadline to be considered
high school graduation, with or without credit earned, must apply as
• The SAT code is 6003; the ACT code is 4198.
a transfer applicant.
• Test scores must be from a test date within five years of the date of
Items Necessary to Complete an planned enrollment.

• The highest test score from one test date will be used. Texas A&M
Application File does not allow combined test scores from different test dates.
Please see the Readmission, Post-baccalaureate or Non-degree
sections for other items required to complete the transfer application
for those types of admission. U.S. citizens completing a non-U.S. high
Official High School Transcripts • an approved I-797 Notice of Action or I-797C Notice of Receipt.
• Freshman applicants who have not graduated from high school at If your parent is also a permanent resident, a copy of the parent’s proof
the time of application must submit an official transcript indicating of LPR status will be necessary to determine in-state residency for tuition
coursework, credits earned, grades, graduation plan/diploma type purposes.
and a numerical class rank at least through their junior year. If
admitted, the applicant will be required to submit a final transcript Note: If you have applied for adjustment of status to Lawful Permanent
with graduation data. Residency and have not received your LPR card or Notice of Action that
• If the applicant’s high school does not rank its students, a school says Notice Type: Approval Notice, you are considered an international
profile from the high school must be provided as part of the student once you are admitted to the University. There are certain
application file. requirements that international students must fulfill upon enrollment.
• Freshman and transfer applicants who have graduated from Please contact International Student Services at iss@tamu.edu for more
high school at the time of application should submit an official information about these requirements.
high school transcript that includes grades and credits for all
completed coursework, a numerical class rank, date of graduation Required Immunizations
and graduation plan completed, or a certificate verifying completion Texas Education Code (TEC) 51.9192 requires all entering students
of a GED program. (under the age of 22) to provide evidence of vaccination against
bacterial meningitis received within the last 5 years or a signed affidavit
• Readmit and post-baccalaureate applicants are not required to
declining the vaccine at least 10 days prior to the start of classes for
submit a high school transcript as part of the application file.
any given semester. Learn more about bacterial meningitis at http://
• To be considered official, a transcript must bear an original signature
admissions.tamu.edu/meningitis.aspx.
of a school official or an original school seal.
• Transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied
by an official English translation. Applicants who have attended high
Notification of Application Status
school both in the U.S. and out of the U.S. should submit official Check the Applicant Information System (AIS) website in Howdy (http://
transcripts from each school attended. howdy.tamu.edu), Applicant channel, to verify your application has been
received and to determine if any credentials are missing. Please allow at
• For students enrolled in the U.S., copies of official transcripts from
least two weeks to process credentials.
other countries will be accepted provided the copies are on file and
verified by the U.S. institution. The Office of Admissions will make every effort to inform applicants
• Faxed copies are not official and will not be accepted. of incomplete files through AIS. If incomplete credentials are received
within one month of the closing date, there may not be sufficient time
Official College Transcripts for the Office of Admissions to notify applicants. All items necessary to
• An official transcript is required from every post-secondary institution complete an application must be received by the Office of Admissions by
attended even if the applicant did not earn credit, receive a course the closing date (not postmarked) to assure consideration for admission.
grade or the course is not transferable. Coursework from one
college posted on the transcript of another college will not satisfy Required Coursework
this requirement. Failure to acknowledge attendance and provide
Applicants who graduate from an accredited Texas public or private
transcripts from all schools attended may be considered a fraudulent
high school applying to Texas A&M University must have completed
admissions application resulting in a denial of the application. A
the Foundation High School Program preferably with the Distinguished
college transcript for dual credit coursework earned in high school
Level of Achievement with at least one endorsement. The high school
must also be provided.
curriculum should be noted on the official high school transcript. Please
• Official paper transcripts are to be sent by the sending institution in visit http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshman/coursework for a complete
a sealed envelope. The transcript will not be considered official if the description of coursework including information for home-schooled and
student has had access to the actual transcript. out-of-state applicants.
• Transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied
by an official English translation. State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy
• Faxed copies are not official and will not be accepted.
Texas Education Code (TEC) 51.803-51.809 (State of Texas Uniform
• For students enrolled in the U.S., copies of official transcripts from Admission Policy (http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshman/TexasUAP))
other countries will be accepted provided the copies are on file and requires that all freshman applicants meet one of the following college
verified by the U.S. institution. readiness standards in order to be eligible to be considered for admission
at a Texas four-year public institution.
Lawful Permanent Residents of the United States
An applicant who has applied for or been granted Lawful Permanent • Satisfy the College Readiness Benchmarks on the SAT or ACT
Resident (LPR) status in the United States by the Department of assessment; or
Homeland Security (DHS) is eligible to submit an application as a • SAT – 1500 out of 2400 (Verbal + Math + Writing) for tests taken
Domestic Applicant. To qualify, you must include one of the following prior to March 2016
with the application: • SAT - 480 EBRW and 530 Math for tests taken after February
2016
• a copy of both sides of the DHS-issued Permanent Resident Card, or
• ACT – 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 24 Science
• the I-551 Entry Stamp and Immigrant Visa in the passport, or
50 Admission
• Successfully complete the State of Texas foundation, recommended recommended coursework and have successfully met the State of
or advanced/distinguished high school program or complete the Texas Uniform Admission Policy will be automatically admitted to
portion of the program that was available to them; or Texas A&M University, but not necessarily to the major of choice.
• Successfully complete a curriculum that is equivalent in content and These applicants must submit all required credentials by the closing
rigor to the foundation, recommended or advanced/distinguished date to qualify for automatic admission.
high school program at a high school that is exempt from offering 3. Other Applicants
such programs. Applicants not meeting the above requirements for automatic
admission but who have met the state of Texas Uniform Admission
Freshman Admissions Policy will have their complete application file reviewed in a holistic
manner to make an admission decision.
Additional Information for Freshman
Applicants Information for all Freshman Applicants
• All applicants should use the application questions and the essays to
1. Information Presented in the Application
present their academic background and personal strengths as well as
• Extracurricular activities including time commitment and duration
personal circumstances.
of involvement
• Letters of recommendation are not required. If an applicant chooses
• Leadership and/or exceptional talent as shown in extracurricular
to submit letters of recommendation, be sure they validate or
activities and/or work
certify leadership, exceptional talent or special circumstances. The
• Community/volunteer work including time commitment and
most helpful letters are from individuals who know the applicant
duration of involvement
well and who can write about what distinguishes the individual
• Awards and achievements earned while in high school from other applicants. Please submit no more than two letters of
• Employment and/or internships including dates of work and recommendation. Photocopies are acceptable.
hours per week • A competitive applicant who cannot be admitted to a major with
• Family educational background and household income restricted enrollment (Colleges of Architecture, Business, Education,
• Number of people in household Engineering, Liberal Arts, and Public Health) will be offered admission
to their second major choice. If the second major choice is full, then
2. Essay Topics A and B an alternate major must be chosen after admission to the university.
Topics A and B on the application are required. Essay Topic C

is recommended for applicants in the holistic review process.
Admission Decisions
Scholarship review by departments may utilize Essay Topics A, B
and C in award decisions. Those applying for the Terry Scholarship
Notice of Admission Decision
are required to complete Essay Topic C. Applicants to the College of Texas A&M University receives many more academically prepared
Engineering will be asked to answer an additional essay question as applicants for admission than we can accommodate. Admission
part of the application. decisions are made throughout the application period and announced
as soon as possible. A final decision may not be announced until
Freshman Admissions early December for spring admission or late March for summer
or fall admission. A limited number of applicants may be offered
When all credentials necessary to complete a freshman applicant’s file provisional admission that requires the successful completion of a
are received during the admission application period, one of the following summer school program at Texas A&M. In addition, some applicants
criteria will be used to determine who will be offered admission: may be considered for the Texas A&M Blinn TEAM Program (http://
blinnteam.tamu.edu), Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-
1. Top 10% Applicants from Texas High Schools
Bryan (http://engineering.tamu.edu/academies/blinn-bryan), Texas
Applicants who are Texas residents or who are enrolled in recognized
A&M Engineering at Galveston (http://engineering.tamu.edu/
public or private high schools in Texas with a rank in the top 10% of
academics/engineering-at-galveston), Texas A&M Engineering at
their high school graduating class will be automatically admitted
McAllen (https://engineering.tamu.edu/academics/engineering-at-
to Texas A&M University if they have successfully met the State of
mcallen), or participation in the Program for System Admission (http://
Texas Uniform Admission Policy and have successfully completed
admissions.tamu.edu/PSA).
the recommended or distinguished graduation plan or the foundation
Suspected Fraudulent Admission

distinguished plan. Choice of major is not guaranteed.
These applicants must submit all required credentials by the closing
date in order to qualify for automatic admission. Applications
2. Academic Admits
Applicants for admission to Texas A&M University should be aware that
Applicants who rank in the top 25% of their high school graduating
the information submitted as part of the application process will be relied
class, achieve a combined SAT Math and SAT Critical Reading score
upon by University officials to determine their status for admission and
of at least 1300 on an SAT test taken prior to March 2016, with a
residency for tuition purposes. By signing and submitting an admission
test score of at least 600 in each of these components of the SAT,
application, the applicant certifies that the information in, and submitted
or achieve a combined SAT Math and SAT Evidence Based Reading
with, the application is complete and correct and may be verified by
and Writing (EBRW) score of at least 1360 on an SAT test taken after
Texas A&M University.
March 2016, with a minimum 620 Math and 660 EBRW score, or earn
a composite ACT score of at least 30 with a test score of at least All students applying to Texas A&M University are expected to follow the
27 in ACT Math and ACT English, have successfully completed all Aggie Code of Honor which states “An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal
1
nor tolerate those who do.” Applicants found to have misrepresented Agricultural Systems Management AGSM
themselves or submitted false information on the application will Agriculture and Life Sciences
2
AGLS
receive appropriate disciplinary action which may include rejection of
Animal Science ANSC
the application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation
Biochemistry BICH
of enrollment or any other appropriate disciplinary action deemed
necessary. In all instances of disciplinary action, the application fee is Bioenvironmental Sciences BESC
non-refundable. Biological and Agricultural BAEN
Engineering
Pursuant to the 2017-2018 undergraduate catalog and Texas A&M
Ecological Restoration ECOR
student rule 24.4.1 (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule24), acts of
Entomology ENTO
dishonesty include but are not limited to:
Environmental Studies ENST
• Withholding material information from the University, Food Science and Technology FSTC
misrepresenting the truth during a University investigation or
Forensic and Investigative Sciences FIVL
student conduct conference, and/or making false statements to any
Forestry FORS
University official.
Genetics GENE
• Furnishing false information to and/or withholding information from
any University official, faculty member, or office. Horticulture HORT
• Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any University document, record, or Nutrition NUTR
instrument of identification. Plant and Environmental Soil PSSC
Sciences
For prospective undergraduate students (admitted but not enrolled), the
Poultry Science POSC
initial determination of whether an individual has submitted a fraudulent
application will be made by the Director of Admissions Operations, with Rangeland Ecology and RLEM
a right of appeal to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Services Management
and Director of Admissions for undergraduate students. All appeals Recreation, Park and Tourism RPTS
will be considered by Admissions Decisions Appeals Committee and a Sciences
recommendation made to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Renewable Natural Resources RENR
Services and Director of Admissions. For prospective graduate students, Spatial Sciences SPSA
initial appeals will be made to the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Turfgrass Science TGSC
Enrolled students suspected of violating Student Rules will be reported to University Studies USAL
the Student Conduct Office. Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences WFSC
3
College of Architecture AR
Any University official who suspects that a prospective student or 1 4
enrolled student has submitted a fraudulent admission application must Construction Science COSL
5
notify the Assistant Vice President for Academic Services and Director of Environmental Design Architectural EDAL
1
Admissions. Studies
1
Landscape Architecture LANL
Residence Requirement for Baccalaureate Degree University Studies USAR
A student must complete at least 25% of semester credit hours applied Urban and Regional Planning URPN
to a baccalaureate degree in residence at Texas A&M University. A
Visualization VISL
minimum of 36 semester credit hours of 300-level and higher coursework 6 3
Mays Business School BA
must be successfully completed in residence at Texas A&M University to
obtain a baccalaureate degree. For the Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Business Administration BUAD
RN to BSN Track, a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of 300-level and (Accounting, Business Honors,
higher coursework must be successfully completed in residence at Texas Finance, Management,
A&M University. In all cases, a minimum of 12 of these 36 semester Management Information
hours must be in the major. Systems, Marketing, Supply Chain
Management)
Abbreviations for Texas A&M Colleges and Majors University Studies
7
USBU
Abbrev. College of Dentistry (Dallas DN
College of Agriculture and Life AG campus)
2
Sciences Dental Hygiene DDHS
Agribusiness AGBL College of Education and Human ED
Agricultural Communications and AGCJ Development
Journalism Community Health CHLL
Agricultural Economics AGEC Health (Health Education, Allied EDHL
Agricultural Leadership and ALED Health, School Health)
Development Human Resource Development HRDL
Agricultural Science AGSC
52 Admission
8
Interdisciplinary Studies (Early EDIS History HIST
Childhood-6; Middle School) International Studies INTS
Interdisciplinary Studies (Special INST Modern Languages (French, MODL
Education, Bilingual) German, Russian)
Kinesiology (Physical Activity, EDKI Performance Studies PERF
1
Dance Science) Philosophy PHIL
8
Secondary Education Political Science POLS
Sport Management EDSM Psychology PSYC
Technology Management TCML Sociology SOCI
University Studies USEH Spanish SPAN
College of Engineering EN Telecommunication Media Studies TCMS
Aerospace Engineering AERO University Studies USLA
Biological and Agricultural BAEN
9 Women's and Gender Studies WGST
Engineering
College of Nursing NU
Biomedical Engineering BMEN 2
Nursing NURS
Chemical Engineering CHEN 3
School of Public Health PH
Civil Engineering CVEN
Public Health PHTL
Computer Engineering (Computer CECN
College of Science SC
Science track)
Applied Mathematical Sciences APMS
Computer Engineering (Electrical CEEN
Engineering track) Biology BIOL
1
Computer Science (Computer CPSC Chemistry CHEM
Science track) Mathematics MATH
Electrical Engineering ELEN Microbiology MBIO
Electronic Systems Engineering ESET Molecular and Cell Biology BMCB
Technology Physics PHYS
Industrial Distribution IDIS Statistics STAT
7
Industrial Engineering INEN University Studies USSC
Interdisciplinary Engineering ITDE Zoology ZOOL
10
Manufacturing & Mechanical MMET College of Veterinary Medicine and VM
Engineering Technology Biomedical Sciences
Mechanical Engineering MEEN Biomedical Sciences BIMS
7
Multidisciplinary Engineering MXET University Studies USVM
Technology
1
Nuclear Engineering NUEN See this catalog pertaining to your major for the specific science.
2
Ocean Engineering OCEN Choice available for transfer applicants only. Nursing and Dental
Hygiene applicants must have completed or be enrolled in pre-
Petroleum Engineering PETE
requisite courses at the time of application. Courses may be
College of Geosciences GE
completed at any accredited college or university.
Environmental Geosciences ENGS 3
All new students to the Colleges of Architecture, Business, and Public
Environmental Studies ENST Health enter the lower level.
Geographic Information Science GIST 4
Requires CHEM 102; MATH 141, MATH 151.
and Technology 5
The curriculum leading to a professional degree in Architecture
Geography GEOG begins in the four-year undergraduate Environmental Design
Geology GEOL Architectural Studies degree program. This degree provides entry to
Geophysics GEOP the Master of Architecture program.
6
Meteorology METL No spring transfer admission.
7
Oceanography OCNG Choice not available for transfer applicants.
8
University Studies USGE All students seeking elementary teacher certification will complete a
College of Liberal Arts LA baccalaureate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. There is no major
in Secondary Teacher Education. All students seeking secondary
Anthropology ANTH
certification (except those preparing to teach physical education
Classics CLSS or health) will major in an academic discipline other than education
Communication COMM (i.e., mathematics, English, computer science, biology, etc.) and take
Economics ECON appropriate coursework for teacher certification in the College of
English ENGL Education and Human Development.
9
Apply through College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. • The entire application, including essay topic A, is considered to
10
Pre-veterinary medicine is not offered at Texas A&M. If you plan identify admissible candidates.
to apply to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, you • Some colleges consider second choice majors. While such
should select a major that would be a good vocational choice if you admissions may be more competitive since they are made after
do not later enter the DVM program. Any major may be selected; applicants indicating that major as first choice, the admission
however, some curricula more closely parallel courses that must be decision follows the guidelines for that college presented in College
completed before applying to the DVM program than others. Specific Information. Note that several colleges do not consider
second choice majors.
Change of Curriculum to Another Campus
Texas A&M offers certain undergraduate degrees at two branch Automatic Transfer Admission through SB 175
campuses in addition to the main campus. While enrolled as a student A transfer applicant who graduated from a Texas high school and ranked
in residence at any one of the Texas A&M locations, students may apply in the top 10% of the student’s high school qualifies for automatic
for a change of curriculum to another campus for a future semester. transfer admission to a 4-year university under the provisions of SB 175 if
Students must comply with the established change of curriculum they meet the following guidelines:
procedures and requirements of their desired major, department, and
1. The applicant must have graduated in the top 10% of his or her high
college, and space must be available. Final approval is granted by the
school graduating class from a Texas high school not more than 4
academic dean or departmental advisor for that major.
years prior to the semester for which the student is applying. The top
10% ranking must be stated on the final high school transcript, or the
Transfer Admissions applicant must have been previously offered admission under the top
Transfer Admissions 10% rule to the institution to which the applicant seeks admission as
a transfer student.
Transfer applicants will be reviewed and receive a decision from the
2. The applicant must complete the core curriculum at a public junior
college/major to which they have applied. Prospective applicants are
college or other public or private lower-division institution with a 2.5
encouraged to follow the curriculum and guidelines outlined by that
GPR on a four-point scale or equivalent.
specific college/major.
3. Transcript should note core completion.
With the changes to the 2014-2015 University Core Curriculum, the 4. The applicant must expressly and clearly claim in the application that
Degree Tracks previously used for transfer admission are no longer valid. he or she is seeking admission under the transfer top 10% rule (SB
Recommended/required coursework for desired majors is available on 175).
the Transfer Course Sheets at http://admissions.tamu.edu/transfer/ 5. The applicant must provide all of the documents required for
majors. It is to a student’s advantage to follow the guidelines and transfer admission to Texas A&M by the posted deadline. Transfer
complete courses as outlined on the Transfer Course Sheets and in requirements can be found at http://admissions.tamu.edu/transfer.
the catalog. Applicants who begin a set of courses which have a two-
semester sequence are encouraged to complete both courses in the Applicants qualifying for transfer top 10% admission under SB 175 will
sequence before planning to transfer to Texas A&M. be admitted to Texas A&M but the choice of major is not guaranteed.
Students desiring admission to Business or Engineering are encouraged
Admission Criteria to select a second choice major of interest due to the limited enrollment
• Transfer applicants must have at least a 2.5 grade point ratio (GPR) capacity in these colleges.
on at least 24 graded semester hours of transferable coursework at
For information concerning the Transfer Top 10% Admission, please see
the time of application to be reviewed for admission.
www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/doc/SB00175F.doc.
• Students with less than a 2.5 GPR and/or less than 24 graded
transferable hours will be denied admission and will not be sent to
College Specific Information
the academic college for review.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Transfer admission decisions are made by the college and major and Transfer admission requirements vary greatly across the College.
are competitive; thus, admission standards may change from one Admission decisions are made by major and are competitive. Most
semester to another. Preference is given to the applicant with the majors have a series of required and preferred coursework to be
highest grade point ratio (GPR) and the most courses completed for completed by the student prior to application. It is highly recommended
the major designated on the application. See the College Specific that prospective students contact the academic advisor for the
Information for the college of the major for which you applied. major of interest to inquire about specific transfer admission
• Applicants who drop or withdraw from courses frequently and who do requirements. Students should also refer to the Texas A&M University
not routinely achieve satisfactory grades will be at a disadvantage in Admissions (http://admissions.tamu.edu) website to review the
the review for admission. transfer guides for each major. Also, note that transfer admission GPR
• Spring grades may be used in the fall admission decision if requested requirements vary by major and several exceed the minimum 2.5 GPR.
by the Academic College or in instances where the student did not Completion of the essay indicating why the major was selected and how
meet the university requirements for review. Spring transcripts must a degree in this major will help meet career goals is required. For more
be received by June 1 for review with spring grades. A complete information on transfer guidelines, coursework and contact information
application must be on file by March 1 to be considered for fall for all academic advisors, refer to the College of Agriculture and Life
admission and to qualify for spring grade review. Spring grade review Sciences (http://aglifesciences.tamu.edu) website.
is not an option for students studying outside the U.S.
54 Admission
College of Architecture intended upper-level major and to describe why they are well suited for
Applicants must have completed 24 hours of transferable coursework that area of specialization. Applicants who have special circumstances
at the time of application, and it is recommended that these courses be they wish to discuss are urged to share all pertinent information, with
selected from the degree program electives described elsewhere in this appropriate documentation, in their essay(s).
catalog. The essay is an important component in the review process and
should explain why the applicant is interested in either the Construction RECOMMENDED COURSEWORK FOR ADMISSION: Priority courses to be
Science, Environmental Design Architectural Studies, Landscape completed before transfer application to Mays Business School are:
Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning or Visualization program.
Course Number Course Title TCCNS Number
Applicants with less than a 3.0 GPR are rarely admitted. For more
information, visit the College of Architecture (http://www.arch.tamu.edu) ACCT 229 Introductory ACCT 2301, ACCT 2401
website. Accounting - Financial
ACCT 230 Introductory ACCT 2302, ACCT 2402
Enrollment in Environmental Design Architectural Studies and Accounting -
Visualization is driven by available studio space. Additionally, there are Managerial
eight sequential studios in those degree programs which make it difficult
ECON 202 Principlies of ECON 2302
for students that transfer with more than 36 hours.
Economics -
Microeconomics
Degree Applicable Courses TCCNS Number
Majors ECON 203 Principlies of ECON 2301
Economics -
Urban and Landscape ENGL 104, ENGL 1301,
1 Macroeconomics
Regional Architecture, MATH 141 , MATH 1324,
Planning, Urban and PHYS 201 or PHYS 1302 and COMM 203 Public Speaking SPCH 1315
Landscape Regional CHEM 101 PHYS 1102 or ENGL 104 Composition and ENGL 1302
Architecture Planning, PHYS 1111 Rhetoric
1
University MATH 140 Mathematics for MATH 1324
Studies Business and Social
Environmental Environmental ENGL 104, ENGL 1301, Sciences
1 1
Design Design MATH 141 , MATH 1324, MATH 142 Business - Calculus MATH 1325
Architectural Architectural PHYS 201 PHYS 1302
1
Studies, Studies, In lieu of MATH 1324 and MATH 1325, Mays accepts MATH 2414 and
Construction Construction MATH 2413, respectively.
Science
Visualization Visualization ENGL 104, ENGL 1301, College of Education and Human Development
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is actively
MATH 151, MATH 2413,
seeking qualified transfer students who are interested in teacher
PHYS 201 PHYS 1302 and
certification. There is a nationwide demand for teachers. In particular, the
PHYS 1102
College is seeking students interested in high-need teaching fields: math,
1
MATH 1324 from some colleges will not be a direct equivalent to science, special education, bilingual, English as a Second Language, and
MATH 141 at Texas A&M University but will satisfy the core math foreign language. The College also offers a variety of non-certification
requirement for this major. programs.
To be competitive for admission, an applicant should, at the time of

Mays Business School
application, have a minimum 2.75 GPR on at least 24 hours of graded
Mays Business School offers transfer admission to the most competitive
transferable coursework. It is preferred that MATH 141/MATH 1324,
applicants. The transfer admission process identifies applications that
MATH 142/MATH 1325 and two science courses from the desired major
evidence outstanding accomplishments, including academic credentials
be taken prior to application. Students specifically interested in Allied
using the following guidelines.
Health or Kinesiology Exercise Science should complete both math
Transfer admission to Mays generally requires excellence in the following and both science courses with a grade of "B" or better and maintain a
set of eight specific courses. Applicants desiring to major in business are cumulative 3.0 GPR across all transferable coursework in order to be
encouraged to plan early, and incorporate this entire body of coursework competitive in the applicant pool.
into their curriculum prior to applying. It is especially important to have
Students interested in certification at grades 8–12 should complete
credit for both required math courses before applying.
a baccalaureate degree in a discipline area and contact the College
Mays admits transfer applicants for summer or fall admission. Spring regarding certification. The College of Education and Human
transfer admission is not available. Applicants are expected to have Development does not consider second-choice majors.
completed and excelled in substantially all of the 24 semester hours of
Recommended Courses. Prospective transfer students should
Recommended Coursework. Due to the competitiveness of the applicant
refer to the College of Education and Human Development (http://
pool, successful applicants will have a combination of As and Bs in this
education.tamu.edu) website to identify additional courses that will
coursework and a high overall GPR.
satisfy degree requirements. Any student applying for a degree in Allied
The entire application is reviewed. Successful applicants include Health or Kinesiology is encouraged to apply with under 60 total hours of
carefully written essays that demonstrate clarity of purpose, creativity,
and an advanced writing style. Applicants are encouraged to identify their
transfer credit. Applicants should refer to the College website for more Kinesiology–Physical Education Teacher Certification. Applicants who
information. are seeking transfer admission to this program should complete BIOL
1406, PHYS 1401, MATH 1324 and MATH 1325. Other prerequisite
The College of Education and Human Development evaluates coursework that can be taken prior to admission to Texas A&M and the
performances in all courses and considers all parts of the application. program and is recommended is ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311; and PHED
If you have repeatedly dropped or withdrawn from courses or if you are 1301. Students may also take BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 to substitute for
taking courses that do not apply to the Core Curriculum or your major, BIOL 319 and BIOL 320 for this option.
they may have a negative impact when the application is reviewed. A
well-written essay is a student’s opportunity to share information and Sport Management. Applicants who are seeking transfer admission to
experiences that could indicate success in a particular major. this program should complete two lab sciences that meet TAMU Core
Curriculum which could consist of the following science courses: BIOL
The college has identified the following 31 hours of coursework as 1406, GEOL 1403, CHEM 1411 or PHYS 1401. Check with the Office
transferable for all CEHD majors: of Admissions for specific courses that may meet this requirement.
MATH 1324 and MATH 1325 are also required for admission. Other
recommended coursework includes ENGL 1301 or ENGL 2311 and SPCH
BIOL 111 Intro. to Biology BIOL 1406 1315; and ECON 2302.
ENGL 104 Intro. to Rhetoric and ENGL 1302
Composition For more information about admission to the College of Education
and Human Development, please contact Casey Ricketts at
HIST 105 or HIST 106 American History HIST 1301 or HIST
cricketts@tamu.edu.
1302
HIST 226 Texas History HIST 2301 College of Engineering
1
MATH 141 Business Math I MATH 1324 Applicants should complete at least 24 hours of graded transferable
MATH 142 Business Math II MATH 1325 coursework at the time of submitting their application, all with a grade
of C or better. Transfer admission GPA requirements vary by major, with
THAR 101 Intro. to Western DRAM 1310
the majority exceeding the minimum requirements for transfer admission
Theatre and Drama
consideration to Texas A&M. Transfer admission course requirements
POLS 206 American Government GOVT 2305
also vary by major. Successful applicants for undergraduate engineering
POLS 207 State and Local GOVT 2306 degree programs in the College of Engineering will have completed all
Government or most of the coursework listed before applying for transfer admission.
1 Prospective transfer students should review prospective student
MATH 1324 from some colleges will not be a direct equivalent to information accessed through the College of Engineering (http://
MATH 141 at Texas A&M University but will satisfy the core math engineering.tamu.edu) website for more information and details specific
requirement for this major. to each major.
Guidelines for Transfer Applicants by Program Course Number Course Title TCCNS Number
Health. Applicants who are seeking transfer admission to this program 1
ENGL 104 (3hrs) Comp. and Rhetoric ENGL 1302
should complete BIOL 1406, CHEM 1411, MATH 1324 and MATH 1325 2
MATH 151 (4 hrs) Engineering Math I MATH 2413
for admission. Other prerequisite coursework that is recommended is 2
MATH 152 (4 hrs) Engineering Math II MATH 2414
SPCH 1315; and PHED 1304. Students may also take BIOL 2401 and 2,3
BIOL 2402 to substitute for BIOL 319 and BIOL 320 for this option. MATH 251 (3 hrs) Engineering Math III MATH 2415
Students specifically interested in Allied Health should complete both CHEM 107/CHEM 117 Chemistry for
4
math courses with grades of "B" or better and at least two of the available (4 hrs) Engineering with lab
science courses listed with grades of "B" or better. It is preferred that PHYS 218 (4 hrs) Mechanics PHYS 2425
these students also maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPR across all PHYS 208 (4 hrs) Electricity and Optics PHYS 2426
courses that transfer to Texas A&M University.
1
IDIS will accept an equivalent to Introduction to Composition
Kinesiology–Exercise Science. Students in this program are encouraged
and Rhetoric (ENGL 103 – ENGL 1301) to fulfill the composition
to complete at least 24 hours of the science coursework prior to the 60
requirement.
completed hours. The Texas Common Course Numbers for the required 2
The MATH 151, MATH 152 and MATH 251 sequence can also be
science coursework on the exercise science degree plan (Applied
satisfied by completing the TCCNS sequence of four 3-hour courses
Exercise Physiology, Basic Exercise Physiology and Motor Behavior
(MATH 2313, MATH 2314, MATH 2315, MATH 2316). It is intended
options in the Kinesiology degree) are BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407, CHEM
that applicants finish their calculus sequence, and not intended that
1411, CHEM 1412, PHYS 1401 and PHYS 1402. The remaining 8 hours
applicants mix courses between two different calculus sequences.
(Anatomy and Physiology I and II) must be taken at Texas A&M. Other
3
coursework that students could complete include MATH 1324 and MATH Applicants are often admitted without this course, but it is
1325 (required for transfer); ENGL 2311 or SPCH 1315; and PHED 1301. recommended.
Students should complete both math courses with grades of "B" or better
and at least two of the available science courses listed with grades of "B"
or better. It is preferred that these students also maintain a minimum 3.0
cumulative GPR across all courses that transfer to Texas A&M University.
56 Admission
4
Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering require Geography (GEOG) B.S. University One course selected from:
Fundamentals of Chemistry I (CHEM 101/CHEM 111 – TCCNS CHEM Studies - Geography (USGE) B.S. GEOG 1301, 1302 or 1303, or the
1411) and Fundamentals of Chemistry II (CHEM 102/CHEM 112 Geographic Information Science equivalent to GEOG 203 (Earth
– TCCNS CHEM 1412). All other majors in the College, except and Technology (GIST) B.S. System Science) Two Math
computer science, require CHEM 107/CHEM 117. Students attending courses: MATH 1324 and 1325 One
an institution without an equivalent to CHEM 107/CHEM 117 Science course selected from: BIOL
can transfer an equivalent to CHEM 102/CHEM 112 to fulfill the 1306 and 1106, 1406 GEOL 1403
CHEM 107/CHEM 117 requirement. Computer Science does not CHEM 1311 and 1111, 1411 PHYS
require CHEM for their degree plan but CHEM 101/CHEM 111 and 1301 and 1101, 1401
CHEM 102/CHEM 112 can be used toward an approved science Geology (GEOL) B.A. GEOL 1303 and 1103 or 1403 Two
requirement. Math courses: MATH 1324 and
1325 One Science course selected
College of Geosciences from: BIOL 1306 and 1106, 1406
Prospective freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to refer to
CHEM 1311 and 1111, 1411, 1412
the College of Geosciences (http://geosciences.tamu.edu) website for
PHYS 1301 and 1101, 1401
details on appropriate coursework for their intended major. Special
Geology (GEOL) B.S. GEOL 1303 and 1103 or 1403 These
attention is paid to performance on required math and science courses
four Math/Science courses: MATH
and to the essay portion of the application. Fall and spring admission
2413, 2414, CHEM 1411, 1412
preferred. The College of Geosciences will consider second-choice
majors. Geophysics (GEOP) B.S. GEOL 1303 and 1103 or 1403 These
four Math/Science courses: MATH
Overall, the College of Geosciences requires prospective transfer 2413, 2414; PHYS 2325 and 2125,
students to be in the process of completing a minimum of 24 hours from PHYS 2326 and 2126
the list of courses provided here with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. Meteorology (METR) B.S. MATH 2413, 2414; PHYS 2425,
Applicants are expected to have demonstrated successful completion CHEM 1411, 1412 (These courses
of this body of coursework, to present evidence of success in a course must be completed with a B or
in their selected major, and in the mathematics and science courses better.)
specified.
Oceanography (OCNG) B.S. MATH 2413, 2414; CHEM 1411,
The entire application submitted by transfer students is reviewed. 1412; PHYS 2325, 2326; BIOL11106,
Successful applicants include carefully written essays that demonstrate 1306 (These courses must be
clarity of purpose and an advanced writing style. In the essay, applicants completed with a C or better.)
are advised to identify their intended major within the College of
Geosciences and to describe why they are committing to study that
Applicants will be considered on their overall GPA on at least 24 hours
subject. Applicants who have special circumstances they wish to share
of graded transferable coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the
are encouraged to address these within the body of the essay(s), which
time of application. Applicants should complete the essay indicating
are held in strict confidence.
why they are interested in admission into the selected major. Academic
Each major requires the courses as listed below: performance in courses relevant to the student’s prospective major
may also be considered in admissions decisions. ECON, PSYC and INTS
Applicable Majors Courses applicants have prerequisites that must be met prior to admission.
Environmental Studies (ENST) B.S. At least one course selected from: Refer to this catalog for all electives in each curriculum. For more
GEOG 1302, 1303, GEOL 1303 and information about majors, programs and curricular requirements, please
1103, 1403 or other introductory refer to this catalog and the College of Liberal Arts website (http://
courses in the Geosciences liberalarts.tamu.edu).
(Geography, Geology, Atmospheric
College of Science
Science, Oceanography) Two Math
Applicants should complete 24 hours, as appropriate to the choice of
courses: MATH 1324 and 1325 One
major, with a cumulative GPR of at least 3.00. Strength of schedule is a
Science course selected from: BIOL
factor in determining admission. Applicants will not be admitted without
1306 and 1106, 1406 CHEM 1311
the completion of the first two semesters of courses in their declared
and 1111, 1411
major with a grade of B or better. Chemistry and Physics majors must
Environmental Geosciences (ENGS) At least one course selected from: also complete 8 hours of Calculus I and II with a grade of B or better.
B.S. GEOG 1302, 1303, GEOL 1303 and Biology students must complete 8 hours of Chemistry I and II with a
1103, 1403 or other introductory grade of B or better and Calculus I and II with a grade of C or better.
courses in the Geosciences The College of Science will consider second-choice majors. Students
(Geography, Geology, Atmospheric with 90 hours of college credit will not be considered for transfer
Science, Oceanography) Two Math admission. For more information, visit the College of Science (http://
courses: MATH 2413 and 2414 One www.science.tamu.edu) website.
Science course selected from: BIOL
1306 and 1106, 1406 CHEM 1311 The transfer admission guidelines by major in the College of Science
and 1111, 1411 PHYS 1301 and include:
1101, 1401
Biology Statistics
Course Number Course Title TCCNS Number Course Number Course Title TCCNS Number
1 3
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I BIOL 1306 and 1106, COMM 203 Public Speaking SPCH 1315
1406 3
CSCE 206 Structured BCIS 1420, COSC 1420
1
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II BIOL 1307 and 1107, Programming in C
1407 3
ENGL 104 Composition and ENGL 1302
1
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 Fund. of Chem. I/Lab CHEM 1311 and 1111, Rhetoric
1411 1
MATH 151 Engineering Math I MATH 2413
1 1
CHEM 102/CHEM 112 Fund. of Chem. II/Lab CHEM 1312 and 1112, MATH 152 Engineering Math II MATH 2414
1412 1
PHYS 218 Mechanics PHYS 2325 and 2125,
2
MATH 151 Engineering Math I MATH 2413 2425
2 1
MATH 152 Engineering Math II MATH 2414 PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics PHYS 2326 and 2126,
2426
Chemistry
Course Number Course Title TCCNS Number 1
A grade of B or better is required on all courses. Requirements also
1
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 Fund. of Chem. I/Lab CHEM 1311 and 1111, include a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better.
1411 2
Must be completed with a C or better.
1 3
CHEM 102/CHEM 112 Fund. of Chem. II/Lab CHEM 1312 and 1112, Meets major requirement. May be taken as time permits.
1412
ENGL 104
3
Composition ad ENGL 1302 College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Rhetoric Applicants should have a 3.00 GPR on at least 45 hours of graded
3 transferable coursework at the time of application and meet all Common
HIST 105 History of the U.S. HIST 1301
3 Body of Knowledge (CBK) requirements for Biomedical Sciences in order
HIST 106 History of the U.S. HIST 1302
1
to be considered for admission into Biomedical Sciences. Students
MATH 151 Engineering Math I MATH 2413 who begin a set of courses which have a two-semester sequence
1
MATH 152 Engineering Math II MATH 2414 are encouraged to complete both courses in the sequence before
transferring to Texas A&M. No second-choice majors are considered. No
Mathematics summer admissions accepted. For more information, visit the College of
Course Number Course Title TCCNS Number Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (http://vetmed.tamu.edu)
3
ENGL 104 Composition and ENGL 1302 website.
Rhetoric
3 Transfer students with 45 or more hours completed at the time of
ENGL 210 Scientific/Technical ENGL 2311
application will be given preference in admission. The transfer into
Writing
3 Biomedical Sciences must occur before the student reaches 75
HIST 105 History of the United HIST 1301 completed hours. All CBK courses should have a minimum grade of a "C".
States Any CBK courses transferred in from a community college must have a
1
MATH 151 Engineering Math I MATH 2413 minimum grade of a "B".
1
MATH 152 Engineering Math II MATH 2414
1 Readmits will require a 3.0 at Texas A&M University and all CBK courses
PHYS 218 Mechanics PHYS 2325 and 2125,
completed with at least a “C ” in all courses. Any CBK courses transferred
2425
1 in from a community college must have a minimum grade of a “B”.
PHYS 208 Electricity PHYS 2326 and 2126,
2426 CBK Requirements
Physics
BIOL 111 Intro. to Biology I BIOL 1306 and 1106,
3
1406
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 Fund. of Chem. I/Lab CHEM 1311 and 1111,
BIOL 112 Intro. to Biology II BIOL 1307 and 1107,
1411
3
1407
ENGL 104 Composition and ENGL 1302
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chem. CHEM 1311 and 1111,
Rhetoric
3
I 1411
HIST 105 History of the United HIST 1301
CHEM 102/CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chem. CHEM 1312 and 1112,
States
1
II 1412
MATH 151 Engineering Math I MATH 2413
1
CHEM 227/CHEM 237 Organic Chem. I/Lab CHEM 2323 and 2123,
MATH 152 Engineering Math II MATH 2414 2423
1
PHYS 218 Mechanics PHYS 2325 and 2125, CHEM 228/CHEM 238 Organic Chem. II/Lab CHEM 2325 and 2125,
2425 2425
1
PHYS 208 Electricity PHYS 2326 and 2126, MATH 131 Calculus
1
2426
PHYS 201 College Physics I PHYS 1301 and 1101,
1401
58 Admission
PHYS 202 College Physics II PHYS 1302 and 1102, Credit from Institutions Accredited by One of the
1402 Regional Accrediting Associations
1 1. A course that is normally considered as part of a bachelor’s degree
Students may choose to take MATH 2413 or MATH 1325 as calculus
program (not including the bachelor of technology or similar terminal
for transfer. These are equivalent to TAMU course numbers
degree) may be transferred. The following criteria, taken together, are
MATH 151 and MATH 142, respectively.
used:
Notification of Admission Decisions

a. The course is applicable to a bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M.
b. The course is similar to a course or courses offered for degree
Transfer admission decisions are made through a competitive review credit by Texas A&M.
process. Applicants are notified of the admission decision on a rolling c. The course content is at or above the level of the beginning
basis throughout the application season. For those applicants requested course in the subject matter offered by Texas A&M.
to submit spring grades for fall consideration, decisions should be
announced by early July. 2. A course that is intended for use in a vocational, technical or
occupational program will normally not transfer. In certain cases,
Additional Information for Transfer Applicants credit for occupational skill courses will be considered. Transfer
1. Applicants to the Colleges of Architecture, Business, and Veterinary of this credit requires either that the student’s Texas A&M major is
Medicine and Biomedical Sciences should refer to the Upper Level engineering technology or industrial distribution or that the student’s
Entry requirements. Applicants to the College of Engineering should major department and dean approve the course for use in the
refer to the Entry To A Major – College of Engineering requirements. student’s degree program after enrollment.
2. At least a 2.0 GPR on coursework in progress during the semester 3. Credit for support courses such as Math, Science and English
(excluding summer terms) immediately prior to enrollment at Texas intended specifically for use in an occupational program will not be
A&M is a condition of admission. transferred.
3. Grades for all transferable courses are used in the computation of the 4. Credit for the course must be shown on the official transcript in
GPR. This includes: semester hours or in units that are readily converted to semester
• Failing grades, repeated courses, WF, Incomplete, etc. hours.
• Grades reported as Incomplete are computed as Fs. 5. A graduate-level course will not be transferred for undergraduate
• Plus and minus grade designations are not used; C+ is computed credit unless approved for use in the student’s undergraduate degree
as a C, B- as a B, etc. program by the student’s major department and Dean. This also
applies for a course offered in a professional degree program such as
4. Credit by examination courses which are transcripted from other Nursing, Law, or Medicine.
colleges or universities may be transferred if sequential coursework 6. Credit by examination courses which are transcripted from other
with credit is also indicated. If there is evidence that the credit by colleges or universities may be transferred if sequential coursework
examination courses are part of the student’s program of study at with credit is also indicated. If there is evidence that the credit by
that institution, credit will be awarded for those courses that meet the examination courses are part of the student’s program of study at
transfer guidelines. Note: Credit by examination will not count toward that institution, credit will be awarded for those courses that meet the
the 24 hours required for consideration for admission. transfer guidelines.
5. Coursework taken as credit-by-exam must be listed as a specific 7. Courses similar to ones offered by the Colleges of Agriculture and
course on an official college transcript to be considered for transfer Life Sciences, Business, Engineering or Geosciences at the junior or
of credit. senior level transfer by title only. Such courses may be used in the
student’s degree program only if approved by the Department Head
Transfer Course Credit Policies and Dean of the student’s major field. Validation of such credit, either
Transfer credit on coursework complete at the time of application to by examination or the completion of a higher level course, may be
Texas A&M University is determined when an official transcript from required.
the originating institution is presented as part of the application for 8. A field experience, internship or student teaching course may be
admission or readmission process. An official transcript is required from transferred by title only.
every post-secondary institution attended (including dual credit earned 9. Credit for cooperative education will not be transferred.
in high school) even if the applicant did not earn credit, receive a course 10. A course that is substantially equivalent to a Texas A&M course
grade or the course is not transferable. transfers as an equivalent course. Two or more courses may be
combined to form one or more equivalent courses. If there is doubt
The transfer of course credit will be determined by the Office of
about the equivalency of a course, the Texas A&M department
Admissions on a course-by-course basis. Credit submitted for transfer
offering the course subject matter may be asked to determine if the
must be on an official transcript received by the Office of Admissions
course is equivalent.
from the registrar of the institution where the credit was earned. Course
content will be determined from the catalog description or the syllabus. 11. As a general policy, credit for admission will be given for transfer
The transferability of credit will be based on the criteria below. All criteria work satisfactorily completed with a passing grade at another
are intended to be considered together; for example, criteria 10 may be properly accredited institution.
qualified by criteria 7. 12. Grade Point Ratio (GPR) for any period shall be computed by dividing
the total number of semester hours of transferable courses for which
the student received grades into the total number of grade points
earned in that period. Credit hours to which grades equivalent to
Texas A&M grades of W, WF, F, I or U are assigned shall be included; will transfer. Baccalaureate II examinations will not transfer; however,
those having grades equivalent to Texas A&M grades of WP, Q, S, X these students may take placement and proficiency examinations to
and NG shall be excluded. receive credit by examination. Credit will be given for work satisfactorily
13. In any case where a decision cannot be made using the above completed at international institutions offering programs recognized by
criteria, the Office of Admissions will determine the transfer of credit Texas A&M. Official credentials submitted directly from the office of the
based on University policy, previous actions of the University and Registrar and a listing of courses completed and grades awarded must
prior experience. accompany any request for transfer credit. Transfer work will be awarded
by course title unless previous arrangements have been made using the
Resolution of Transfer Disputes for Lower Division Texas A&M University Transfer Credit Study Abroad Pre-Approval Form.
Courses Between Public Institutions in Texas Courses must be equivalent in character and content to courses offered
at Texas A&M. Credit will not be awarded from international institutions
The following procedures shall be followed by public institutions of higher
which are not academically accredited by the Ministry of Education or
education in the resolution of credit transfer disputes involving lower-
other appropriate authority in the home country.
division courses:
No English composition courses will be transferred from institutions
1. If an institution of higher education does not accept course credit
located in non-English speaking countries. American history and
earned by a student at another institution of higher education, the
American political science (government) courses will not transfer from
receiving institution shall give written notice to the student and to
foreign institutions.
the sending institution that transfer of the course credit is denied. A
receiving institution shall also provide written notice of the reasons Courses taken at language training centers or institutes are generally
for denying credit for a particular course or set of courses at the not awarded transfer credit. A transcript from such an institution must
request of the sending institution. be issued through the office of the Registrar at a Texas A&M recognized
2. A student who receives notice as specified in subsection 1 may university, institute or language training center. Credentials of all
dispute the denial of credit by contacting a designated official at language training centers and institutes are carefully checked.
either the sending or the receiving institution.
3. The two institutions and the student shall attempt to resolve the Credit for Military Experience
transfer of the course credit in accordance with the rules and State law (Texas Education Code Section 51.3042) and Texas A&M
guidelines of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board University policy awards credit for military service to eligible veterans.
(THECB). To receive credit, student veterans must submit proof of eligibility to the
4. If the transfer dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the Office of Admissions. Up to 12 hours of general elective credits may be
student or the sending institution within 45 days after the date the awarded, as needed for the student’s degree plan.
student received written notice of denial, the institution that denies
Proof of eligibility includes:
the course credit for transfer shall notify the Commissioner of its
denial and the reasons for the denial. • DD Form 214 showing 1 year active duty and an honorable discharge
OR
The Commissioner of Higher Education or the Commissioner’s designee
shall make the final determination about the dispute concerning the • Military orders OR
transfer of course credit and give written notice of the determination to • Disability discharge documentation AND
the involved student and institutions. • Documentation of high school completion (final high school
transcript or General Educational Development certificate)
Credit from Non-accredited Schools
Students who transfer to Texas A&M from an institution of higher Military transcripts are evaluated at the time of application and credit
education that is not accredited by one of the regional accrediting for military experience/training is awarded based on recommendations
associations may validate the work taken at the institution by one of the contained within the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences
following methods: in the Armed Services published by the American Council on Education
(ACE). Texas A&M University will award KINE 198 and KINE 199 credit
1. Successful completion of a comprehensive departmental for completion of Basic Training. Credit under this policy does not
examination or nationally standardized examination that is approved prohibit Texas A&M University from awarding additional credit. The
by the department. Military Transcript Credit Appeal form shall be provided to the Office of
2. Successful completion of a higher level course in the same subject Admissions with approval of the academic advisor and veteran.
area when approved by the head of the department and the dean of
Proof of eligibility includes:
the college.
• Official military transcript (JST or CCAF)
Credit will be given to students transferring from non-accredited public
colleges in Texas for work completed with grades of C or better if they Military Service Credits are irrevocable once awarded. Potential
earn a grade point of 2.0 (C average) on the first 30 hours of residence consequences should be identified and understood before a request
work at Texas A&M. is submitted. Students must consult their academic advisor for advice
on the number of credits from military service that can be used in their
Credit from Foreign Institutions degree program to avoid excessive credit accumulation and possible
Transfer work from institutions following other than the United States negative effects.
educational system with instruction in English will be evaluated on
an individual basis. A-level examinations with a grade of C or better
60 Admission
Extension and Correspondence Courses these applicants must still meet international deadlines and testing
requirements. (See item 2 below.)
Students may apply a maximum of 30 semester hours of approved
extension class work and correspondence study toward a degree.
Students may apply up to 12 hours of correspondence credit earned
Admission Criteria for International Applicants with
through an accredited institution toward the requirements for an Foreign Credentials
undergraduate degree, even though Texas A&M does not offer courses by International applicants who are completing their education at an
correspondence. institution that is not accredited by the U.S. will be reviewed based on the
following criteria:
Correspondence courses taken through the Defense Activity for
Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) may be accepted and 1. Academic Achievement
included in the 12 hours allowed. • International applicants are expected to complete an educational
program that will allow them to be considered for admission
In order for a student in residence at Texas A&M to receive credit for to a university in their home country. Examples include the
correspondence work toward a bachelor’s degree, he or she should: completion of Grade 13, Form 6 or 3 A-level exams following the
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). Predicted A-
• obtain advance written permission from the dean of his or her
level exam results must be received by the application closing
college;
date.
• present appropriate evidence of having completed the course.
• Applicants must submit proof of high school graduation,
Data and Research Services is authorized to act as an agent to receive typically a diploma, leaving certificate, or official examination
correspondence courses. results. Students that complete the West African Examinations
Council (WAEC) exam must submit a WAEC scratch card by the
International Admissions application closing date.
• Successful applicants will rank near the top of their country’s
International Admission Criteria educational system (B average or better) and score well above
average on national exams.
Transcripts/Examination Results
• Secondary school courses: Appropriate college preparatory
Official academic records (transcripts, marksheets, diplomas, etc.) are
coursework is required.
required for all secondary and any university coursework completed.
Records should include all courses taken in high school and every college 2. Testing
or university the applicant has attended. SAT or ACT scores will be considered in the review criteria for
international freshman applicants. Additional English testing may be
Official records require the original seal or original signature of the
required after admission and before enrollment. Applicants whose
Registrar, Principal, Headmaster or Director of Student Records. Official
native language is not English are required to demonstrate English
records should be mailed from the school directly to Texas A&M
proficiency by meeting any one of the following requirements:
University, Office of Admissions. Examination results should be sent
• TOEFL scores of 550 paper-based test or 80 internet-based test
directly from the examination agency. In addition to the original
(taken within two years of date of intended enrollment)
records in a language other than English, Texas A&M requires official
• IELTS with a 6.0 overall band score (taken within two years of
translations in English. Translations sent directly from the institution
date of intended enrollment)
attended or from a recognized translator will be accepted. Transcript
evaluations from an evaluation service which is a member of the National • SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 560
Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org/ or higher or SAT Critical Reading score of 500 or higher on test
members.html) or from the International Education Credential Services taken prior to March 2016
(http://www.aacrao.org/aacrao-solutions/aacrao-international/home) • ACT English score of 21 or higher
provided by the American Association of the Collegiate Registrars • Completed all four years of high school within the U.S.
and Admissions Officers are recommended and will be accepted. We
recommend a document-by-document evaluation (with a GPA) for 3. Individual Achievement and Recognition
high school credentials and a course-by-course evaluation for college/ • Leadership positions held
university transcripts from non-U.S. institutions. For students enrolled in • Honors/awards received
the United States, we will accept copies of official transcripts from other • Major national, state or Texas A&M scholarships received
countries that are on file and verified by the U.S. institution. Unofficial
photocopies, fax copies and notarized copies of records, examination
results or translations will not be accepted. Uploaded transcripts and Additional Requirements for International Applicants
diplomas indicating graduation from secondary school (final high school After Admission
transcripts) will not be accepted. These transcripts must be mailed. If admitted, international applicants must fulfill the following additional
requirements before enrollment:
Admission Criteria for International Applicants with U.S.
Based Credentials 1. International Student Services Channel
Visit Howdy and click on the Applicant tab. Go to the International
International applicants who are completing their education at an
Student Services Channel, and click on New Students. At the new
institution that is accredited by the U.S. will be reviewed in accordance
international student homepage, follow the instructions. For more
with the guidelines determined for domestic admission. However,
information, please visit the International Student Services website.
2. English Verification/Certification
Texas A&M requires international undergraduate students to For additional information, please contact:
demonstrate the ability to speak, write and understand the English
language. Undergraduate students may meet this requirement in one International Student Services Office
of five ways: Pavilion Room 110
a. official TOEFL score of 600 paper-based test or 100 internet- Texas A&M University
based test; or 1226 TAMU
b. official IELTS score of 7.0 overall band; or
USA
c. SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 560 (979) 845-1824
or higher or SAT Critical Reading score of 500 or higher on test Fax (979) 862-4633
taken prior to March 2016; or iss@tamu.edu
d. transfer from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education http://iss.tamu.edu
with at least 30 semester credit hours including the equivalent to
Texas A&M’s ENGL 103 or ENGL 104 with a grade of “C” or better; Other Admissions
or
e. achieve English Language Proficiency Verification by taking Admission Criteria for Other Application
the English Language Proficiency Examination (ELPE) prior to
registration for the first semester at Texas A&M University. If
Types
remedial English classes are necessary, it will extend the time Readmission Criteria
required to complete a degree. Admission decisions for readmission are based on the following:
• GPA on Texas A&M coursework;

Scholarship Information for International Students
• GPA on coursework since leaving Texas A&M;
There are a limited number of scholarships, fellowships, grants and
loans available to international students, both in the admission process • desired major; and
and throughout their enrollment. Some of these come from academic • information presented in the application and essay/statement of
departments, particularly for graduate applicants, but there are also purpose if provided.
forms of financial aid available through International Student Services
If you were previously admitted but did not enroll and attend class
and Scholarships & Financial Aid. International applicants with financial
through the official census date, you do not qualify as a readmit, and you
need are encouraged to complete the International Student Financial Aid
must apply as either a freshman or transfer student.
Application (ISFAA) (http://financialaid.tamu.edu/Forms-%281%29.aspx).
This form must be resubmitted annually for continued consideration. If you were previously enrolled at Texas A&M but did not attend class
through the official census date of the previous long semester, then you
One special opportunity that a student may be eligible for upon
must apply for readmission.
admission to Texas A&M University is the Texas/Mexico Education
Scholarship. Texas law allows a limited number of admitted applicants Transcripts from institutions attended since the last enrollment at
who are citizens of Mexico, and who can document financial need, to Texas A&M are required as follows:
pay the same tuition as the residents of the State of Texas. For more
information regarding how to apply for this scholarship, please refer to If Desired Readmission Term Is Must Have Transcripts Through
International Student Services (http://iss.tamu.edu) website. 2018 Spring semester 2017 Summer session
For additional information regarding financial assistance and other 2018 Summer semester 2017 Fall semester
scholarships available to International Students, please contact: 2018 Fall semester 2018 Spring semester if applying
after June 1
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Texas A&M University Post-baccalaureate Undergraduate Criteria
P. O. Box 30016
Admission is limited and is intended for applicants with a degree who
wish to apply for further study at the undergraduate level to pursue a
(979) 845-3236
second bachelor’s degree.
financialaid@tamu.edu
http://financialaid.tamu.edu Additional requirements to complete a post-baccalaureate application:
• an official transcript indicating the receipt of a recognized

baccalaureate degree
• a statement explaining why enrollment at Texas A&M is necessary
• official transcripts from all colleges attended (official high school
transcript not required)
Admission decisions for post-baccalaureate undergraduates consider:
• GPA on transferable college coursework

• completion of prerequisite coursework
62 Admission
• information presented in the application available basis. The applicant pool is competitive, and admission into this
program is not guaranteed.
Priority is given to qualified applicants for their initial degree; therefore,
post-baccalaureate undergraduate admission may be limited or may This program provides a chance to further your knowledge in a subject
not be available. Mays Business School, the College of Liberal Arts, you have completed in high school and earn valuable credit for
the School of Public Health, and the College of Veterinary Medicine do graduation at both levels. For example, if you are interested in Physics
not currently consider applicants for post-baccalaureate study. See and you have completed all of the classes your high school offers, you
the Classification section of this catalog for the enrollment rights and may qualify to continue to study Physics at the college level.
privileges of this classification.
To be considered for this program, students must have completed all
Undergraduate Non-degree Criteria levels of related coursework offered at their high school. Each student
is eligible to take 1 (one) course per fall or spring semester, and course
Admission is limited and is intended for applicants with a high school
registration will be completed by the Texas A&M advisor. No summer
diploma (with the exception of High School Enrichment Program
classes are offered at this time. Classes will be held on the Texas A&M
participants) or for degree applicants who do not intend to pursue a
campus, and students and their parents/guardians will be responsible for
baccalaureate degree at Texas A&M. This includes:
any transportation considerations.
• local residents or University employees taking courses on a part-time
Eligibility requirements:
basis
• applicants completing established Texas A&M University • You must be a junior or senior in high school in the Bryan/College
requirements for teacher or other certification Station area.
• applicants completing a prescribed set of courses as preparation for • You must have a minimum new SAT score of 1270 or an ACT score of
application to graduate study or professional programs (i.e., medical 27.
school, veterinary school, law school or CPA exam)
• others as deemed appropriate by the Office of Admissions and the Academic Fresh Start Policy
college or program of admission
Applicants for admission or readmission to Texas A&M may choose to
Additional requirements to complete an undergraduate non-degree have academic coursework that was completed at least 10 years prior to
application: their term of application removed from consideration in the admission
decision (Texas residents only). All other admission requirements apply.
• a statement explaining why enrollment at Texas A&M is desired Should a Fresh Start applicant be admitted, he or she will forfeit all credit
• an official college transcript showing the latest collegiate coursework earned prior to 10 years from the term of admission. Academic Fresh
attempted or a complete, official high school transcript if no college Start cannot be requested after an applicant is admitted or enrolled.
work has been attempted after high school graduation Academic Fresh Start must be requested as part of the application
• additional information presented in the application may be process.
considered
Academic work done subsequent to ten years will be used in the
Priority is given to qualified applicants for their initial bachelor’s degree; evaluation of the applicant for admission. If a student does not have
therefore, non-degree admission may be limited or not available. The course work subsequent to ten years, he or she will be considered for
College of Liberal Arts limits enrollment to summer only and the College admission based on the guidelines for new entering freshmen, which will
of Veterinary Medicine and School of Public Health does not allow non- require, among other things, an acceptable SAT or ACT score that has
degree seeking admission. See the Classification section of this catalog been completed within the past five years.
for the enrollment rights and privileges of this classification.
Admitted Fresh Start applicants have “Academic Fresh Start” indicated
on their official Texas A&M transcript, are required to satisfy TSI/
Transient Session Only Criteria THEA requirements, and will follow the academic requirements of the
Admission is considered for applicants who wish to attend one specific Undergraduate Catalog of record for the term of admission.
session only and who present appropriate credentials for the level of
specified coursework and apply within the processing period for the Forfeited coursework cannot be considered as prerequisites, but
specific session. placement examinations are allowed for courses which were not
considered for admission because of the Fresh Start Policy. Once
Additional requirements to complete transient session only application: admitted on Academic Fresh Start, the applicant or student cannot
subsequently request that the Fresh Start policy restrictions be removed.
• a statement explaining why enrollment at Texas A&M is desired
• an official college transcript showing the latest collegiate coursework If an applicant has used the Academic Fresh Start Policy at a previous
attempted or a complete, official high school transcript if no college school, the Academic Fresh Start will remain in effect at Texas A&M upon
work has been attempted after high school graduation transfer.
High School Enrichment Program Entry to a Major – College of Engineering

Texas A&M University is pleased to offer the High School Enrichment
Freshmen in General Engineering (https://engineering.tamu.edu/
Program (HSEP) for qualified high school students in the Bryan/College
academics/advisors-procedures/entry-to-a-major/general-engineering-
Station area that will provide college credit and may also provide credit
program), Engineering at Galveston (https://engineering.tamu.edu/
toward high school graduation. Admission for this program is on a space-
academics/engineering-at-galveston), Engineering at McAllen (http://
engineering.tamu.edu/academics/engineering-at-mcallen), or Engineering
Academy programs (https://engineering.tamu.edu/academies) have a • October 1 for spring admittance (for Construction Science,
common first year engineering curriculum to allow time for students to Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning and
learn about the 18 engineering degree granting majors. It is recognized Visualization students)
that in most cases students are not made aware of all of our engineering
majors while in high school. Students are introduced to the different Students will be notified of action on their applications within 30 days
engineering majors in the first year engineering courses, ENGR 111 and of the deadline date. The college will admit the best-qualified applicants
ENGR 112. Students are encouraged to leverage additional resources, based on the number of spaces available in their program of choice.
including the career center, faculty, as well as advisors to get career
advice. Students must complete the following courses in at least two Mays Business School
semesters before applying to an engineering major: two engineering Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements
courses, two math courses, and two science courses in the freshman enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business)
year engineering curriculum. Exceptions will be made as needed for classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior-
students entering with credit for the required courses. The entry-to- and senior-level business courses is limited to those who have been
a-major process is designed for students to take ownership of their admitted to upper level (also referred to as upper division) in one
future to identify at least three majors that are a good match for their of the seven majors (B.B.A.: accounting, business honors, finance,
career goals and academic performance. The entry-to-a-major process management, management information systems, marketing, and supply
is designed to place students in the highest rank major possible based chain management) in the college.
upon capacity and student performance. Students are encouraged to
The B.B.A. (accounting, business honors, finance, management,
be in a major as early as possible. Students in the General Engineering
management information systems, marketing and supply chain
(https://engineering.tamu.edu/academics/advisors-procedures/entry-
management) upper-level entry requirements and application procedures
to-a-major/general-engineering-program), Engineering at Galveston
are as follows:
(https://engineering.tamu.edu/academics/engineering-at-galveston),
and Engineering at McAllen (http://engineering.tamu.edu/academics/ 1. To be admitted to an upper-level major, a student must be admitted to
engineering-at-mcallen) programs must be in a major by the end of the Mays Business School and have:
third semester in engineering. Students in the Engineering Academy a. Satisfactorily completed the following five courses:
programs (https://engineering.tamu.edu/academies) must be in a major
Code Title Semester
by the end of the fourth semester in engineering.
Credit
Transfer students are admitted directly to a major degree granting Hours
program through the admissions process. ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3
Upper-Level Entry into Colleges of ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3
Architecture, Business and Veterinary MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and

Social Sciences
3
Medicine and Biomedical Sciences– MATH 142 Business Calculus 3

Biomedical Science b. BUAD students apply for upper level no later than the last class
College of Architecture day of the semester before they expect to enter upper level.
Transfer Students NOTE: To enter upper level in the summer, all requirements must
Transfer students, who meet the University entrance requirements and be completed BEFORE the beginning of the FIRST SUMMER
who desire to enter a major field of study in the College of Architecture, SESSION.
will be admitted based on available space and current College of c. Business students must successfully complete these three
Architecture entrance criteria. Following admission, all transfer students remaining lower-level Core Business Knowledge (CBK) courses
are placed on a 2.5 GPR probation for a minimum of 12 credit hours at Texas A&M during their first upper-level semester, unless
to substantiate competency in required lower-level courses. Transfer satisfactorily completed prior to upper-level entry :
students will be admitted into the college with a lower-level classification Code Title Semester
and may apply for upper-level status after at least one semester at Texas Credit
A&M University. Hours
ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3
Change of Major
Students currently enrolled in another major at Texas A&M University ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information 3
with fewer than 60 hours who desire to change their major field of study Systems
into the College of Architecture must fill out a Change of Curriculum MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of 3
application. Deadlines for applications are as follows: Business
• March 1 for summer admittance (for Construction Science, d. Students are encouraged to complete the freshman and
Environmental Design Architectural Studies, Landscape Architecture, sophomore sequence of courses as listed under Curriculum
Urban and Regional Planning and Visualization students) in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level
• June 15 for fall admittance (for Construction Science, Environmental business courses in the semester for which they have applied for
Design Architectural Studies, Landscape Architecture, Urban and upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level
Regional Planning and Visualization students)
64 Admission
requirements shall not be permitted to remain registered in upper- c. Process: Each student upon completing 55–65 semester credit
level business classes. hours must have a degree audit to verify upper-level eligibility.
2. Transfer students: Transfer students admitted to Mays Business 2. The Biomedical Sciences Program will continue to accept changes
School will be classified as BUAD (lower-level Business) students of major into BIMS according to current Texas A&M University policy,
until they complete all requirements listed previously in item 1, at but restrict changes of major into the upper-level courses (BIMS)
which time they may apply for admission to an upper-level major field according to the criteria listed in item 1. Students in other majors
of study. Transfer students may immediately apply for upper level requesting a change of major to the BIMS program must also fulfill
when admitted to Mays Business School if, and only if, they meet all the criteria in item 1. In addition, the dean must verify availability
upper-level requirements at that time. of resources necessary to insure the student’s full-time enrollment
3. Change of curriculum students: Texas A&M students who change in required upper-level courses prior to admission to upper-level
curriculum into Mays Business School from another college or status. If such courses are not available, the student will be denied
department at the University will be classified as BUAD (lower- admission to Biomedical Sciences.
level Business) students until they complete all requirements listed 3. To enter BIMS upper-level courses, transfer students must have:
previously in item 1. Change of curriculum students who, when a. A minimum GPR of 3.0 in CBK courses with a grade of "B" or
admitted to the business school, qualify to apply for admission to the better in each completed course if taken at a 2-year college. A
upper level may do so. grade of "C" or better is accepted from a 4-year college.
4. Preference for available seats in junior- and senior-level business b. Transfer students admitted under another major and wishing
courses will be given to students who have been admitted to a degree to change into BIMS must complete one semester of graded
granting major in Mays Business School. All ineligible students coursework at Texas A&M University with a cumulative resident
who preregister for upper-level business classes are subject to GPR of 2.5.
cancellation of their registration in these courses. c. Texas A&M University change of majors must have at least 55
semester credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPR of 2.5.
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
—Biomedical Sciences 4. Students seeking readmission will be considered on a case-by-case
basis, according to current catalog policy. No quotas will be placed
1. A Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) major will be admitted into the upper-
on readmission; however, the decision to readmit will be dependent
level courses according to the following criteria:
on resource availability and University policy.
a. Completion of a set of Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)
courses with a grade of "C" or better in each course completed 5. Any BIMS student admitted to upper-level courses who then falls
at Texas A&M. Any CBK course transferred from a community below the 2.5 GPR requirement will not be considered in good
college must have a minimum grade of a "B". Normally, for academic standing in their major and will be placed on college
admission to BIMS upper-level courses, a student may have probation. Students who achieve less than a 1.0 GPR in any semester
attempted a CBK course no more than twice. are not eligible for college probation or grade warning status. All
Code Title Semester Biomedical Sciences majors must follow established probation rules
Credit for the Biomedical Sciences Program.
Hours 6. The Dean, Director or Department Head will reserve the right to waive
Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) courses CBK or GPR requirements within the criteria established in Texas
A&M University Student Rules.
7. No courses other than BIMS 481, BIMS 484, VIBS 310, VIBS 311, or
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4
research/directed studies courses can be taken S/U to be used in the
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 degree plan.
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
8. BIMS probation is determined at the end of the Spring semester.
Laboratory I
Students not meeting acceptable GPR requirements (2.5 BIMS
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4 majors with 55 or more credit hours or 2.0 area of concentration
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry (USVM) or BIMS majors with less than 55 credit hours) will be
Laboratory II required to attend Texas A&M University that summer and repeat
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 4 courses as needed to raise their GPR. Students who achieve less
& CHEM 237 and Organic Chemistry than a 1.0 GPR in any semester (BIMS or USVM) are not eligible for
Laboratory college probation or grade warning status.
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 4 9. Students may only attempt CVM courses a total of three times.
& CHEM 238 and Organic Chemistry
Laboratory
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
PHYS 201 College Physics 4
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) was instituted to ensure that students
PHYS 202 College Physics 4 enrolled in Texas public colleges and universities possess the necessary
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts— 3 academic skills to perform effectively in college and to provide diagnostic
Calculus information about reading, writing and mathematics skills of each
Total Semester Credit Hours 35 student. All undergraduate students who did not meet one of the allowed
exemptions must take the approved TSI Assessment test.
b. A minimum of 55 completed semester hours with a cumulative
resident Grade Point Ratio (GPR) of 2.5 or better. Students who do not meet established cutoff scores or other approved
exemptions for the TSI Assessment test are required by Texas law to be
enrolled in, and actively attend, an academic skills course and/or program • Other materials that should be sent to complete your application:
each semester prior to completing all TSI requirements. Academic skills a. Application Fee ($35.00)
courses in each of the three TSI areas are offered by Texas A&M. Failure b. Photograph sized 2 X 2 (does not have to be a passport picture -
to meet the attendance requirements of the academic skills course will can be regular photograph cut down)
result in withdrawal from Texas A&M. The hours for these courses will
c. Transcripts from high school and all colleges attended (if you
not count toward any degree program but may count toward determining
attended a foreign high school, you do not have to submit a copy)
full-time status.
d. Scores from Texas Success Initiative (TSI). (Or if exempt, SAT/
Students required to take the TSI Assessment test should have their ACT or TAAS– usually scores are listed on high school transcript;
scores sent by the testing agency to Texas A&M University. you do not have to submit scores separately.)
e. Observation Verification Form (minimum 16 hours required)
More information can be obtained from testing centers at most Texas
f. Evaluation Forms (submitted by a science instructor, dental
public colleges and universities or by contacting:
hygienist and personal friend)
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
• An application is valid for one academic year only.
P. O. Box 12788
Austin, TX 78711-2788 • Official transcripts are required and will be accepted only when sent
directly from each school the applicant has attended.
or • Recommendations are required from a dentist or a dental hygienist, a
biology or chemistry instructor and an individual who has known the
Academic Success Center
applicant for some time; for example, an employer or supervisor.
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• It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep the application file
1133 TAMU
current. Failure to supply grades, transcripts or recommendations
may be perceived as an indication that the applicant is no longer
(979) 845-2724
interested in admission.
College of Dentistry – Caruth School of Interviews

Dental Hygiene Processing of applications begins the year prior to entrance into
the professional program and continues until the class is filled. The
Basis For Acceptance applications are evaluated, and an invitation for an interview may be
All applicants will be considered using the following criteria. In addition, extended. The purpose of the interview is to determine the applicant’s
the applicant must be able to perform the essential functions required in knowledge of the dental hygiene profession. It also provides an
the curriculum. The quality of the applicant’s academic achievement is a opportunity for the applicant to see the facility, meet with the Admissions
prime consideration. A grade point average (GPA) is computed based on Committee and to ask questions about the Caruth School of Dental
all courses taken in college. Hygiene program.
Preference for admission is given to students with: All prospective students are encouraged to contact the college with
questions regarding prerequisite courses or the program.
• A cumulative GPA and Science GPA indicating ability to succeed in
the program.
To Access the Dental Hygiene Application Forms:
• Attention given to detail when completing the application.
The applicant will need to create an account on the Banner Admissions
• A comprehensive biographical sketch that includes information Management Framework (BAMF) website. The applicant will be required
that will help the Admissions Committee know the applicant better. to complete and submit the College of Dentistry Dental Hygiene
Details about the dental hygiene procedures that have been observed, Application, the Secondary Application and the Ethnicity Form.
a description of the community service projects in which you have
participated and information concerning your interests, abilities and The application for the Dental Hygiene Program will be available on the
attitudes that have motivated you to make the commitment required BAMF website from July 15 to January 5.
for a career in dental hygiene are examples of information that might
be included. Download Forms (Adobe PDF files):
The Evaluation Form and Observation Verification Form are available
The application deadline is January 5. The Office of Recruitment and for download. You will need to print these forms and submit them with
Admissions encourages applicants to submit the online application signatures through regular mail.
forms by December 1. All materials related to the application must be
received in the Office of Recruitment and Admissions by February 1. • Evaluation Form – top section to be filled in by applicant
• Observation Verification Form
• The following must be included with the application when it is
submitted online: For questions about the application process, please contact The
a. Application for Admission Office of Recruitment and Admissions at (214) 828-8231 or by email at
b. Secondary Application admissions-dentistry@tamhsc.edu.
c. List of courses in progress and those planned prior to enrollment
Mail forms and transcripts to:
in the dental hygiene program
d. Biographical sketch
66 Admission
Office of Recruitment and Admissions Other Requirements Three LOR required and
Texas A&M University College of Dentistry TSI assessment. Interview;
3302 Gaston Avenue, Room 525 comprehensive biographical sketch;
Dallas, TX 75246-2013 and 16 hours of verified observation
USA of a dental hygienist
Transfer Credit College of Nursing (Health Science

Transfer credit will be determined by each component in conjunction
with the staff of the college on a course-by-course basis from official Center)
transcripts submitted in the competitive admissions process. Course There are three different tracks leading to a baccalaureate degree in
content will be determined by the catalog course description or course nursing. The traditional BSN track is for students seeking their first
syllabus. degree in college. The second degree BSN track (post baccalaureate)
is for individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in
Course acceptability is guided by these criteria:
another field of study. The third option is an RN to BSN program for
• Courses completed at regionally accredited institutions are registered nurses who hold an associate degree in nursing. Prerequisite
considered for transfer if: courses, which are the essential foundation for nursing, must be
a. They are acceptable as credit for a bachelor’s degree at a completed before entry into upper-division nursing courses through a
regionally accredited institution. competitive admission process. In addition, all students must meet the
core curriculum requirements for Texas A&M University if not already
b. Course content is at or above the level of courses specified in the
completed at another institution.
requirements for admission.
The following documents are required for an application to be considered
• Courses intended for use in a vocational, technical or occupational
complete and ready for review:
program normally do not transfer; general courses within this type of
program may transfer. • Application
• Credit on the transcript must appear in semester hours or credits that • Application fee
may be converted to semester hours.
• Official college transcript(s)
• Credit by examination courses may be transferred if accepted by
• Completion of prerequisite and core curriculum courses with a grade
another college and followed by sequenced coursework.
of C or better
• Equivalency of coursework is determined by content found in
• Personal essay (see website for specific information)
catalog course descriptions or syllabi of courses. In case of
• Admissions Assessment Exam (HESI A2) required for traditional and
doubt, departmental faculty will determine equivalency. The final
second degree BSN applicants only
determination is left to the director of the Department of Dental
Hygiene. • Reference required for RN to BSN applicants only
• As a general policy, coursework with a passing grade may be • RN to BSN applicants must provide proof of State of Texas RN
transferred, but the applicant must keep in mind that admission to licensure in good standing
the hygiene program is on a competitive basis and grades of F are • Copy of permanent resident card, if applicable
calculated into the grade point average. • Official TOEFL Scores required for international applicants and must
• Course hours will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis but will be taken within the past two years. Test scores must be sent directly
be transferred as a block of hours, and the grades do not calculate from the testing agency to be considered official.
into the GPA for the hygiene program.
Applications must be received by the posted deadline. No late documents
• Credit will be given for correspondence courses on a select basis.
will be accepted. Admission to the college is competitive. At the time
• Typically, credit will not be given for courses completed at of application, students must be enrolled in or have completed all
institutions not accredited by a regional accrediting agency. prerequisite course requirements. Admission offers may be made to
• The college does not accept non-credit coursework to be used in lieu students finalizing courses and will be contingent upon successful
of coursework taken for academic credit. completion of all prerequisite requirements and students presenting a
clear criminal background check.
Dental Hygiene Program (BS) Students applying to the College of Nursing must complete selected
coursework as a condition of acceptance. If the student completed
Category Requirement
a core curriculum from another Texas public institution in a previous
Application Fee $35 non-refundable fee degree program, they are not required to complete the college’s Core
Admission Standards Completion of required courses with Curriculum. Students transferring from out of state, from a private
GPA as high as possible. Admission institution, those with an international degree or anyone with concerns
is competitive. about this requirement, please contact the Office of Student Affairs for
Use of High School Record No further clarification. Students will not be considered for admission unless
Number of Articulation Agreements Not applicable the required coursework will be completed by the time of enrollment.
and Requirements for Admission
TOEFL** Not applicable
Additional Requirements for International Applicants Psychology (General and Lifespan Growth and 6
and Applicants with Foreign Credentials Development)
In addition to each program's stated application requirements, applicants Intro to Ethics (Culture/Language/Philosophy) 3
with foreign transcripts must also include an official World Education Creative Arts 3
Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluations, Inc. (ECE) Math 6
transcript evaluation report listing course-by-course U.S. grade point Nutrition and Diet Therapy 3
equivalencies and semester credits received. These reports must be sent
Chemistry 4
directly from the evaluation agency in the original sealed envelope to
General Biology 4
NursingCAS. Send to: NursingCAS, P.O. Box 9201, Watertown, MA 02471.
If sent via UPS or FEDEX, send to NursingCAS Transcript Department, 311 Microbiology 4
Arsenal Street, Suite #15, Watertown, MA 02472. Anatomy & Physiology 8
If admitted to the College of Nursing, applicants with foreign transcripts College of Nursing (Health Science Center)
must submit the native language transcript along with an official English
translation. These documents must include all original seals and/or
Traditional, Second Degree and RN to BSN
signatures and be approved by the Texas A&M Office of Admissions prior Category Requirement
to enrollment in the program. Application Fee • $75 Paid through Apply Texas
Application
Students may wish to speak with an advisor and provide
Admission Standards • Admission is competitive.
results of the evaluation to determine transfer credits. Email
• Strongly recommended that
CONadmissions@tamhsc.edu to request an appointment.
applicants present a minimum
English Proficiency overall grade point average of
3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and required
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit
minimum grade of “C” in each of the
proof of English proficiency by the application deadline, which is satisfied
prerequisite courses.
by:
Use of High School Record • Not used for admission purposes
• a minimum TOEFL score taken within the previous two years of: but required upon acceptance
• 587 for paper-based testing (p-BT), or Number of Articulation Agreements • Two: South Texas College and
• 240 computer-based testing (c-BT), or Angelina College
• 95 Internet-based testing (i-BT), or TOEFL See website for additional
information
• a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall band
Other Requirements Entrance exam for pre-licensure
• completing all four years of high school in a U.S. accredited school, or applicants; Reference for RN to BSN
• earning a baccalaureate degree following four years of study at a U.S. applicants; Personal Statement for
accredited institution. all applicants through Apply Texas
The College of Nursing requires scores that are higher than the minimum
Course Credit
posted on the Texas A&M website due to the nature of the curriculum
and expected student outcomes in order to verify English proficiency
requirements. Test scores must be sent directly from the testing
Course Credit
agency to be considered official. The institutional code for Texas A&M Testing Services
University for the TOEFL is 6003. There is no institutional code for the Testing Services has primary responsibility for conducting research
IELTS examination; therefore, please use the Office of Admissions about students’ learning and development at Texas A&M and for
address listed below when requesting your scores be sent to Texas management of testing programs. The unit serves as the center for credit
A&M University. Tests should be taken at least eight weeks prior to the by examination, placement testing and correspondence testing, as well
appropriate application deadline to ensure timely receipt and processing as national standardized testing. Other services include publication
of results. of research reports about student characteristics and abilities, test
validation studies and evaluation studies, scanning and scoring services,
International Admissions Processing and student ratings of faculty.
P.O. Box 40002 Credit by Examination
Undergraduate students at Texas A&M may earn course credits by
demonstrating superior achievement on tests offered through several
examination programs. Credit by examination is available to freshmen
Hours
who plan to enter the University and to students who are currently
Prerequisite Courses
enrolled. Credit earned by examination does not contribute to a student’s
English 6 grade point ratio. The University awards credit for scores on certain
American History 6 tests published by the Advanced Placement Program (AP), the College
Government (Federal and Texas) 6 Level Examination Program Computer-Based Testing (CLEP CBT), the
SAT Subject Tests, DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and
the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Texas A&M also offers
68 Admission
qualified students opportunities to earn credits by taking departmental Chemistry 3 CHEM 101, 4

examinations prepared by the faculty. Information concerning credit CHEM 111
by examination may be obtained from Testing (http://dars.tamu.edu) 4 CHEM 101, 8
Services (http://dars.tamu.edu), (979) 845-0532. CHEM 102,
CHEM 111,
Please note these regulations concerning credit by examination:
CHEM 112
1. Test scores and/or credit eligibility must be reported formally to Chinese 3 CHIN 101, 8
Testing Services for credit by examination to be awarded. Credit CHIN 102
is posted to the academic record once appropriate scores are 4 CHIN 101, 14
received by Testing Services, the student has officially enrolled in the CHIN 102,
University and the student has accepted the credit. For information CHIN 201,
regarding current procedures for accepting credit, please visit the CHIN 202
Testing (http://dars.tamu.edu) Services (http://dars.tamu.edu)
Comparative 3 POLS 229 3
website.
Governments
2. Students may not receive credit by examination for courses that are
Computer 3 CSCE 110 4
prerequisites to courses for which they already have credit except
Science A
with the approval of the department authorizing the examination.
Computer 3 CSCE 110 4
3. A student may not have credit posted for credit by examination
Science
for a course in which he or she is currently registered. If a student
Principles
has acquired a grade or exercised First-Year Grade Exclusion on a
Economics: 3 ECON 203 3
course, then the student will not be eligible to take the equivalent
Macroeconomics
departmental exam. Eligibility will not be affected if a student has a Q,
W or NG in a course. Economics: 3 ECON 202 3
Microeconomics
4. Please note that once any credit has been accepted it cannot be
removed. English Lang. and 3 ENGL 104 3
Comp.
Advanced Placement Program (AP) 4 ENGL 104, 6
Examinations offered by the AP Program are administered during late ENGL 241
spring by high schools. Students usually take the examinations after English Lit. and 3 ENGL 104 3
completing Advanced Placement courses, although experience in an Comp.
AP course is not required. Interested students should contact their high 4 ENGL 104, 6
school counselors for information concerning registration and test sites. ENGL 203
High school students and currently enrolled students should have the
Environmental 3 GEOS 105 3
College Board forward their scores to Testing Services, institution code:
Science
6003. Advanced Placement scores of entering freshmen are generally
European History 3 HIST 102 3
received in July. Students will need to log onto their Howdy portal under
My Records and then Credit by Exam to accept the credit earned via AP French Language 3 FREN 101, 8
tests. Testing Services suggests visiting with your advisor before you FREN 102
accept credit. 4 FREN 101, 14
FREN 102,
The following list includes all AP examinations currently accepted for FREN 201,
credit. FREN 202
German 3 GERM 101, 8
AP Examination Minimum Score Texas A&M Credit Hours
Language GERM 102
Required Course(s)
4 GERM 101, 14
AP Research 3 See academic 1-2
GERM 102,
advisor
GERM 201,
AP Seminar 3 See academic 1-2 GERM 202
advisor
Human 3 GEOG 201 3
Art History 3 ARTS 149 3 Geography
4 ARTS 149,150 6 Italian Language 3 ITAL 101, 8
Biology 3 BIOL 113, BIOL 4 ITAL 102
123 4 ITAL 101, 14
4 BIOL 111,112 8 ITAL 102,
Calculus AB 3 MATH 131 3 ITAL 201,
4 MATH 151 4 ITAL 202
1 Japanese 3 JAPN 101, 8
Calculus BC 3 MATH 151 4
1 Language JAPN 102
4 MATH 151, 8
MATH 152
2
4 JAPN 101, 14 Variable credits up to a maximum of 3 credit hours. Students must
JAPN 102, consult their academic advisor for advice on the number of credits
JAPN 201, that can be used in their degree program to avoid excessive credit
JAPN 202 accumulation and possible negative effects.
Latin 3 CLAS 121, 8
For instructions on accepting AP credit, please visit our website (http://
CLAS 122
dars.tamu.edu).
4 CLAS 121, 14
CLAS 122,
College Level Examination Program Computer-Based
CLAS 221,
CLAS 222
Testing (CLEP CBT)
CLEP CBT tests are designed to evaluate nontraditional college-level
Macroeconomics 3 ECON 203 3
education such as independent study, correspondence work, etc. Both
Microeconomics 3 ECON 203 3 enrolled undergraduate students and entering freshmen may receive
Music Theory 3 MUSC 102 3 CLEP CBT credit for the courses which are listed below. Only examination
Physics 1 3 PHYS 205 4 titles below are currently accepted. The minimum scores listed below are
4 PHYS 201 4 based on the current version of CLEP CBT Examinations. Students will
need to log onto their Howdy portal under My Records and then Credit
Physics 2 3 PHYS 205 4
by Exam to accept the credit earned via CLEP tests. Testing Services
4 PHYS 202 4
suggests visiting with your advisor before you accept credit.
Physics C: 3 PHYS 218 4
Mechanics CLEP CBT Minimum Score Texas A&M Credit Hours
Physics C: Elect. 3 PHYS 208 4 Subject Required Course(s)
and Magnetism Examination
Psychology 3 PSYC 107 3 Algebra 50 MATH 102 3
Spanish 3 SPAN 101, 8 American 50 POLS 206 3
Language SPAN 102 Government
4 SPAN 101, 11 Calculus with 50 MATH 151 or 4
SPAN 102, Elementary MATH 171
SPAN 201 Functions
5 SPAN 101, 14 Chemistry 45 CHEM 101/ 4
SPAN 102, CHEM 111
SPAN 201, 50 CHEM 101/ 8
SPAN 202 CHEM 102,
Spanish 3 SPAN 202 3 CHEM 111/
Literature CHEM 102
5 SPAN 202, 6 Financial 50 ACCT 209 3
SPAN 320 Accounting
Statistics 3 STAT 301, 3 History of 60 HIST 105 3
STAT 302 or the United
STAT 303 States I: Early
Studio Art: 3 ARTS 103 3 Colonization to
Drawing 1877
4 ARTS 103,111 6 History of the 60 HIST 106 3

United States
Studio Art: 2-D 3 ARTS 103 3
II: 1865 to the
4 ARTS 103,111 6 Present
Studio Art: 3-D 3 ARTS 103 3 Human Growth 50 EPSY 320 or 3
Design and Development PSYC 307
U.S. Government 3 POLS 206 3 Macroeconomics 50 ECON 203 3
and Politics
Microeconomics 50 ECON 202 3
U.S. History 3 HIST 105, 6
Pre-Calculus 50 MATH 150 4
HIST 106
Psychology, 50 PSYC 107 3
World History 3 HIST 104 3
Introductory
1 Sociology, 50 SOCI 205 3
Students must consult their academic advisor for advice on the
number of credits that can be used in their degree program to avoid Introductory
excessive credit accumulation and possible negative effects. Western 60 HIST 101 3
Civilization I:
Ancient Near
East to 1648
70 Admission
Western 60 HIST 102 3 6 ARAB 101, 11

Civilization II: ARAB 102,
1648 to Present ARAB 201
7 ARAB 101, 14
For instructions on accepting CLEP credit, please visit the Testing
ARAB 102,
Services website (http://dars.tamu.edu).
ARAB 201,
ARAB 202
Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Program
Arabic: Language 3 ARAB 101 4
The DSST Program is available to all interested persons. Enrolled
A or B HL
undergraduate students and entering freshmen may receive DSST credit
4 ARAB 101, 8
for the courses listed below. For more information about the test, please
contact Testing Services. ARAB 102
5 ARAB 101, 11
DSST Minimum Score Texas A&M Credit Hours ARAB 102,
Examination Required Course(s) ARAB 201
Art of the 50 ARTS 149, 6 6 ARAB 101, 14
Western World ARTS 150 ARAB 102,
Astronomy 48 ASTR 101 3 ARAB 201,
ARAB 202
Business Law II 52 MGMT 212 3
Biology SL 4 BIOL 113/BIOL 4
Lifespan Develop. 47 PSYC 307 3
123
Psyc.
Biology HL 4 BIOL 111 4
Principles of 48 STAT 201 or 3,4
Statistics PSYC 203 5 BIOL 111, 8
BIOL 112
International Baccalaureate (IB) Business 4 MGMT 309 3
Texas A&M University, in compliance with SB111, will grant at least Management SL
24 semester credit hours of course-specific college credit in subject- Business 4 MGMT 309 3
appropriate areas on all International Baccalaureate (IB) exam scores of Management HL
4 or above as long as the incoming freshman has earned an IB diploma. Chemistry SL 4 CHEM 106/ 4
While some course credit will be awarded regardless of a student’s IB CHEM 116
diploma status, some course credit at Texas A&M University may be
Chemistry HL 4 CHEM 101/ 4
subject to the successful completion of the IB diploma.
CHEM 111
Entering freshman students should submit their International 5 CHEM 101, 8
Baccalaureate transcript to Texas A&M University, institution code: CHEM 102,
01355, for review. Students should contact Testing Services regarding CHEM 111,
their eligibility for course credit. Students should work with an academic CHEM 112
advisor to determine the use of the IB credits in their individual degree Chinese: 3 CHIN 101 4
plan and the impact accepting the credit may have upon tuition rebate Language A or B
eligibility, tuition charges for excessive total hours, and preparedness for HL
sequential coursework based on IB test scores. Students will need to log 4 CHIN 101, 8
onto their Howdy portal under My Records and then Credit by Exam to CHIN 102
accept the credit earned via IB tests. Testing Services suggests visiting
5 CHIN 101, 11
with your advisor before you accept credit.
CHIN 102,
Texas A&M University will notify IB applicants of their eligibility to receive CHIN 201
credit by posting information on the website, Testing Services, and by 6 CHIN 101, 14
establishing links to other web pages. CHIN 102,
CHIN 201,
The evaluation of IB courses in order to identify the appropriate course CHIN 202
credit is continuing and will be posted as it becomes available. The Chinese: 4 CHIN 101 4
following list includes all IB examinations currently accepted for credit. Language A or B
SL
IB Higher Level Minimum Score Texas A&M Credit Hours
5 CHIN 101, 8
Examination Required Course(s)
CHIN 102
Arabic: Language 4 ARAB 101 4
6 CHIN 101, 11
A or B SL
CHIN 102,
5 ARAB 101, 8
CHIN 201
ARAB 102
7 CHIN 101, 14 Further 4 MATH 102 3

CHIN 102, Mathematics SL
CHIN 201, 5 MATH 150 4
CHIN 202 Geography SL 4 GEOG 201 3
Classical Greek: 4 CLAS 101 4 Geography HL 4 GEOG 201 3
A or B SL
German: Lang. A 4 GERM 101 4
5 CLAS 101, 8 or B SL
CLAS 102
5 GERM 101, 8
6 CLAS 101, 11 GERM 102
CLAS 102,
6 GERM 101, 11
CLAS 211
GERM 102,
Classical Greek 3 CLAS 101 4 GERM 201
HL
7 GERM 101, 14
4 CLAS 101, 8 GERM 102,
CLAS 102 GERM 201,
6 CLAS 101, 11 GERM 202
CLAS 102, German: Lang. A 3 GERM 101 4
CLAS 211 or B HL
Computer 4 CSCE 111 4 4 GERM 101, 8
Science SL GERM 102
Computer 4 CSCE 111 4 5 GERM 101, 11
Science HL GERM 102,
Economics SL 4 ECON 203 3 GERM 201
Economics HL 4 ECON 203 3 6 GERM 101, 14
English: Lang. A 4 ENGL 104 3 GERM 102,
SL GERM 201,
English: Lang. A 4 ENGL 104 3 GERM 202
HL History HL
5 ENGL 104, 6 Africa 4 HIST 104 3
ENGL 222/ Americas 4 HIST 105 3
MODL 222 5 HIST 105, 6
Environmental 4 GEOS 105 3 HIST 106
Systems E & SE Asia and 4 HIST 104 3
French: Lang. A 4 FREN 101 4 Oceania
or B SL Europe 4 HIST 102 3
5 FREN 101, 8 South Asia & 4 HIST 104 3
FREN 102 Middle East
6 FREN 101, 11 History SL
FREN 102,
Islamic History 4 HIST 221/ 3
FREN 201
RELS 221
7 FREN 101, 14
Info Tech in a 4 PHIL 205 3
FREN 102,
Global Society SL
FREN 201,
FREN 202 Info Tech in a 4 PHIL 205 3
Global Society HL
French: Lang. A 3 FREN 101 4
or B HL Italian: Lang. A or 4 ITAL 101 4
B SL
4 FREN 101, 8
FREN 102 4 ITAL 101, 8
ITAL 102
5 FREN 101, 11
FREN 102, 6 ITAL 101, 11
FREN 201 ITAL 102,
ITAL 201
6 FREN 101, 14
FREN 102, 7 ITAL 101, 14
FREN 201, ITAL 102,
FREN 202 ITAL 201,
ITAL 202
Fundamentals of 5 MUSC 102, MUSC 6
Music 202 Italian: Lang. A or 3 ITAL 101 4
B HL
72 Admission
4 ITAL 101, 8 5 MATH 150 4
ITAL 102 Mathematical 4 MATH 102 3
5 ITAL 101, 11 Studies SL
ITAL 102, 5 MATH 150 4
ITAL 201 Music SL 4 MUSI 201 3
6 ITAL 101, 14 Music HL 4 MUSI 201 3
ITAL 102,
Other Languages 4 MODL 289 4
ITAL 201,
SL
ITAL 202
5 MODL 289 8
Japanese: Lang. 4 JAPN 101 4
A or B SL 6 MODL 289 11
5 JAPN 101, 8 7 MODL 289 14
JAPN 102 Other Languages 3 MODL 289 4
6 JAPN 101, 11 HL
JAPN 102, 4 MODL 289 8
JAPN 201 5 MODL 289 11
7 JAPN 101, 14 6 MODL 289 14
JAPN 102, Philosophy SL 4 PHIL 251 3
JAPN 201,
Philosophy HL 4 PHIL 251 3
JAPN 202
Physics SL 4 PHYS 205 4
Japanese: Lang. 3 JAPN 101 4
Physics HL 4 PHYS 201, 4
A or B HL
PHYS 202
4 JAPN 101, 8
Psychology SL 4 PSYC 107 3
JAPN 102
Psychology HL 4 PSYC 107 3
5 JAPN 101, 11
JAPN 102, Russian: 4 RUSS 101 4
JAPN 201 Language A or B
SL
6 JAPN 101, 14
JAPN 102, 5 RUSS 101, 8
JAPN 201, RUSS 102
JAPN 202 6 RUSS 101, 11
Latin SL 4 CLAS 121 4 RUSS 102,
RUSS 201
5 CLAS 121, 8
CLAS 122 7 RUSS 101, 14
RUSS 102,
6 CLAS 121, 11
RUSS 201,
CLAS 122,
RUSS 202
CLAS 221
Russian: 3 RUSS 101 4
7 CLAS 121, 14
Language A or B
CLAS 122,
HL
CLAS 221,
CLAS 222 4 RUSS 101, 8
RUSS 102
Latin HL 3 CLAS 121 4
5 RUSS 101, 11
4 CLAS 121, 8
RUSS 102,
CLAS 122
RUSS 201
5 CLAS 121, 11
6 RUSS 101, 14
CLAS 122,
RUSS 102,
CLAS 221
RUSS 201,
6 CLAS 121, 14
RUSS 202
CLAS 122,
Social and 4 ANTH 210 3
CLAS 221,
CLAS 222 Cultural
Anthropology SL
Mathematics SL 4 MATH 150 4
Social and 4 ANTH 210 3
Mathematics HL 4 MATH 150 4
Cultural
5 MATH 150, 8 Anthropology HL
1
MATH 151
Spanish: Lang. A 4 SPAN 101 4
Mathematical 4 MATH 102 3 or B SL
Methods SL
5 SPAN 101, 8 750 SPAN 101, 8

SPAN 102 SPAN 102
6 SPAN 101, 11
The minimum score required is based on the recentered scale. Students
SPAN 102,
who took tests before April 1, 1995, should contact Testing Services to
SPAN 201
determine the minimum score required. For instructions on accepting
7 SPAN 101, 14
SAT Subject credit, please visit our website (http://dars.tamu.edu).
SPAN 102,
SPAN 201,
Departmental Examinations for Entering Freshmen and
SPAN 202
Currently Enrolled Students
Spanish: Lang. A 3 SPAN 101 4
Qualified entering freshmen may take departmental tests after being
or B HL
officially admitted into Texas A&M University. Currently enrolled students
4 SPAN 101, 8 can also take the exams throughout the year. Contact Testing Services
SPAN 102 (http://dars.tamu.edu) for registration information. The tests are
5 SPAN 101, 11 prepared by participating Texas A&M departments. Current offerings
SPAN 102, include:
SPAN 201
6/7 SPAN 101, 14 Code Title Semester Credit
SPAN 102, Hours
SPAN 201, CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 6
SPAN 202 & CHEM 102 and Fundamentals of Chemistry II
Theater Arts SL 4 THAR 101 3 CSCE 110 Programming I 4
Theater Arts HL 4 THAR 101 3 ISTM 209 Business Information Systems 3
Visual Arts SL 4 ENDS 101 3 Concepts
Visual Arts HL 4 ENDS 101 3 MATH 102 Algebra (Available to entering 3
freshman only during the summer
1
Credit for MATH 151 may be substituted for MATH 131, MATH 142 or before beginning classes at Texas
MATH 171. A&M)
For instructions on accepting IB credit, please visit our website (http:// (Available to entering freshman
dars.tamu.edu). only during the summer before
beginning classes at Texas A&M)
SAT Subject Tests MATH 141 Finite Mathematics (Available to 3
Credits are offered to entering freshmen who score high on the SAT entering freshman only during the
Subject Tests. High school students who are interested in taking these summer before beginning classes
tests should contact their school counselors or write College Board ATP, at Texas A&M)
Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08541.
MATH 142 Business Calculus (Available to 3
Subject Test Minimum Score Texas A&M Credit Hours entering freshman only during the
Required Course(s) summer before beginning classes
at Texas A&M)
Chemistry 630 CHEM 101/ 4
CHEM 111 MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4
(Available to entering freshman
French 640 FREN 101 4
only during the summer before
740 FREN 101, 8 beginning classes at Texas A&M)
FREN 102
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
German 630 GERM 101 4 (Available to entering freshman
740 GERM 101, 8 only during the summer before
GERM 102 beginning classes at Texas A&M)
Italian 630 ITAL 101 4 MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary 3
750 ITAL 101, 8 Mathematics II (Available to
ITAL 102 entering freshman only during the
Latin 630 CLAS 121 4 summer before beginning classes
at Texas A&M)
730 CLAS 121, 8
CLAS 122 MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4
(Available to entering freshman
Physics 680 PHYS 201, 8
only during the summer before
PHYS 202
beginning classes at Texas A&M)
Spanish 630 SPAN 101 4
74 Registration and Academic Status
MATH 172 Calculus (Available to entering 4 Office of Admissions

freshman only during the summer Texas A&M University Galveston Campus
before beginning classes at Texas P. O. Box 1675
A&M) Galveston, TX 77553-1675
MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3 (409) 740-4428
(Available to entering freshman Toll free: 1-87-SEAAGGIE
only during the summer before seaaggie@tamug.edu
beginning classes at Texas A&M) www.tamug.edu
Registration and Academic Status

PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 Registration for the fall and spring semesters is accomplished at
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 several times. During the fall and spring semesters (in November
POLS 206 American National Government 3 and April), a preregistration period is held for currently enrolled and
readmitted students to register for the next semester. There are periods
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
of announced open registration for students who were unable to
preregister during the scheduled preregistration period. New Student
Graduate Admission Conferences serve as an opportunity for new undergraduate students
Graduate Admission
to register. Further information concerning registration may be obtained
from the academic calendar published in this catalog or from the Office
For information or applications for graduate admission, please contact: of the Registrar. The schedule of classes is available online.
Office of Graduate Admissions

Full-Time Student
P. O. Box 40001 A full-time undergraduate student is defined as one who is registered
College Station, TX 77842-4001 for 12 semester hours during a fall or spring semester or 8 hours in a
(979) 845-1060 summer semester. Full-time enrollment for federal financial aid is always
graduate-admission@tamu.edu defined as 12 semester hours, including the summer term. A Q grade or W
http://admissions.tamu.edu/graduate grade does not count toward the certification of enrollment status. Only
hours for which a student is currently enrolled at Texas A&M University
Please reference the Texas A&M University Graduate and Professional can be used toward certification of enrollment.*
Catalog on this website.
* - Students participating in the Blinn TEAM program or the TAMU Engineering
Galveston Academy at Blinn Bryan program may have unique enrollment certification
specifications based on the program agreements. Enrollment status for
Texas A&M University Galveston Campus students in these programs is reported to the National Student Clearinghouse
by Texas A&M University and includes enrolled hours from both institutions.
Texas A&M University Galveston campus offers ocean oriented
Students can obtain enrollment verification which will reflect this enrollment
undergraduate and graduate curricula leading to Texas A&M
status from the National Student Clearinghouse through Howdy. Students
University degrees in Maritime Studies, Marine Biology, Marine
alternatively requesting enrollment verification directly from the Texas A&M
Engineering Technology, Marine Fisheries, Marine Sciences, Marine
University Registrar’s Office on TAMU letterhead are provided enrollment
Transportation, Maritime Administration, Ocean and Coastal Resources
verification of Texas A&M University enrolled hours ONLY. Students may also
and University Studies (with concentrations in Oceans and One Health,
consider obtaining a verification of their enrollment from Blinn College that
Marine Environmental Law and Policy, Maritime Public Policy and
will reflect their Blinn enrollment.
Communication, and Tourism and Coastal Community Development).
Graduate curricula are offered in Marine Resource Management (master’s
level), Marine Biology (master’s and doctoral levels) and Maritime Undergraduates Registering for Graduate
Administration and Logistics (master’s level). Applicants who wish Courses
to enroll must meet all requirements for admission as specified in
A senior undergraduate student with a cumulative grade point average
the online catalog for the Texas A&M University Galveston campus.
of at least 3.0 or approval of his/her academic dean, is eligible to enroll
Admission information for Texas A&M University Galveston campus
in a graduate course and reserve it for graduate credit by filing a petition
may be obtained from the Office of Student Relations in Galveston.
obtained from the student’s undergraduate college and approved by the
Results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (Code 6835) or American College
course instructor, the student’s major department head, the dean of the
Test (Code 6592) should be sent directly to Texas A&M University
college offering the course, and the dean of the student’s undergraduate
Galveston campus. The Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M
college.
University Galveston campus offers a training program concurrently with
four undergraduate programs. These programs lead to licensing as a An academically superior undergraduate student with a cumulative grade
merchant marine officer. point average of at least 3.25 or approval of his/her academic dean, is
eligible to apply graduate credit hours toward his/her undergraduate
For further information, see the section on Texas A&M University
degree program by filing a petition obtained from the student’s
Galveston campus or www.tamug.edu.
undergraduate college and approved by the course instructor, the
student’s major department head, the dean of the college offering the
course, and the dean of the student’s undergraduate college. Graduate
credit hours used to meet the requirements for a baccalaureate degree An undergraduate non-degree
may not be used to meet the requirements for a graduate degree. student must maintain a 2.0 GPA on
all coursework attempted to remain
VA Benefits eligible to register. Enrollment is
subject to review at the end of each
Students who are military veterans should note that to receive full VA
semester of enrollment. Enrollment
benefits they must be registered for enough hours to be considered full-
beyond two years of attendance
time for their degree during each term they are seeking benefits. This
will be approved only in exceptional
number may differ between degrees and during the summer semester.
cases.
For hour requirements, please visit Veterans Services.
Should an undergraduate non-
Maximum Schedule degree student desire admission to
a degree program, regular formal
An undergraduate student with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or application is necessary, including:
better may register for a course load in excess of 19 hours in a fall or a complete application for
spring semester with the approval of his or her advisor. An undergraduate admission, the required application
student with an overall grade point average of less than 3.0 must obtain processing fee, the submission
approval of his or her dean before registering for a course load in excess of all required credentials, and
of 19 hours in a fall or spring semester. the meeting of all admission
requirements.
Classification An undergraduate non-degree
Each student has a classification which indicates the type of degree student may not take graduate-level
program in which the student is enrolled, and reflects the student’s coursework.
progress within that program. The classifications are: Undergraduate non-degree students
are subject to TSI and English
Code Classification Definition
proficiency requirements.
U0 Undergraduate Non-degree
An undergraduate non-degree
Students with a high school student does not qualify for
diploma (with the exception of financial aid through the University.
high school concurrent enrollment
With few exceptions, undergraduate
participants) who do not intend
non-degree status is not available
to pursue a baccalaureate degree
to international students.
at Texas A&M University. This
U1 Freshman 0-29 hours
includes:
U2 Sophomore 30-59 hours
a. Summer session only
students. U3 Junior 60-89 hours
b. Local residents or university U4 Senior 90+ hours
employees taking courses on a U5 Postbaccalaureate Undergraduate
part-time basis. Students with a recognized
c. Others as may be deemed baccalaureate degree who wish to
appropriate by the Office of complete requirements for a second
Admissions and the college or baccalaureate degree at Texas
program of admission. A&M University or to complete
Undergraduate non-degree students established Texas A&M University
are not permitted to enroll in certification requirements.
courses until all degree seeking The postbaccalaureate
students have had the opportunity undergraduate classification
to enroll. Undergraduate non-degree (U5) has all the privileges and
enrollment begins on the first day of responsibilities of a senior
open registration. Enrollment may classification (U4).
be limited by college or program Recipients of a Texas A&M
policies. Admitted students are not University baccalaureate degree are
eligible for refund of the admission not eligible for continued enrollment
processing fee regardless of course unless they have the specific
availability. approval of the college offering
the second bachelor’s degree or
certification. Should they break
enrollment, they must apply for
readmission as second bachelor’s
degree candidates.
76 Grading System
A candidate for a second Withdrawal from the University

baccalaureate degree must An official withdrawal from the university will result when a student
complete all the essential work drops all in progress and courses not yet started in a particular term.
of the second degree not covered A student who withdraws from the university before the completion
in the first. In all such cases, the of a semester or summer term is required to comply with the official
total semester hours required withdrawal procedure. This process is initiated by submitting a request
must be at least 30 semester through the Student Withdrawal channel on the My Record tab in the
hours additional to the greater Howdy portal. Students may not withdraw after the Q-drop deadline. The
number required for either degree student’s dean will retain the authority to support a student withdrawal
(see Two Degrees in the Degree after the deadline.
Information section). To pursue
a second baccalaureate degree If a student is enrolled in one or more inter/intra-session ("minimesters")
concurrently with the pursuit of or summer terms and chooses to withdraw, all current and future in
the initial degree, all essential work progress courses for the entire semester will be dropped. The student will
required for a second degree must be ineligible to register for courses for the remainder of that semester.
be defined in advance in writing by
the dean of the college granting the For university policy regarding withdrawal, see the Texas A&M University
second degree. To pursue a second Student Rules (http://student-rules.tamu.edu).
baccalaureate degree sequentially
requires admission to a second Correct Addresses
bachelor’s degree classification. It is necessary to have a correct residence address on file with the
Pursuit of a second baccalaureate University. Students may change their address in Howdy. International
degree may be limited or may not students must have a correct physical and permanent address.
be allowed by some colleges. International students must go to International Student Services to
change their physical and permanent addresses.
E0 Extension, Undergraduate
Up to 30 hours of extension work Texas A&M may also use email for official communications. It is each
may apply toward an undergraduate student’s responsibility to claim his/her Texas A&M University email
degree. account (http://gateway.tamu.edu) and to check that account on a
I0 English Language Institute Only frequent and consistent basis.
Academic Status Grading System

Distinguished Student and Dean’s Honor Roll Because students attend a college or university to extend their education,
An undergraduate student who completes a semester schedule of at grades are usually given as an indication of the proficiency of their
least 15 graded hours or a summer session schedule of at least 12 endeavors. The student’s semester grade in a course shall be based
graded hours with no grade lower than C and with a grade point average upon performance and/or participation in class, exercises and tests,
of not less than 3.5 for the semester or for a summer session shall be laboratory work and final examination as applicable to the course. The
designated “distinguished student.” A student who, under the same proportionate weight assigned to each of the factors shall be determined
circumstances, achieves a grade point average of at least 3.75 shall also by the department administering the course.
be designated as a member of the “dean’s honor roll.” First semester
freshmen must complete a semester schedule of at least 15 hours with The basis upon which the final grade will be determined shall be
no grade lower than a C, no Q-drops and with a grade point average of distributed in written form to the class during the first class meeting.
not less than 3.5 for “distinguished student” designation and a 3.75 for
There are five passing grades at the undergraduate level, A, B, C, D and S,
“dean’s honor roll.” Official notification of these designations will be
representing varying degrees of achievement; these letters carry grade
issued to the student by the dean of the student’s college. The hours
points and significance as follows:
earned with a grade of S shall not be included in determining minimum
hours required for the designation of “distinguished student” or “dean’s Grade Definition
honor roll.” A grade of I or U disqualifies a student from being considered
A Excellent, 4 grade points per
as a “distinguished student” or for the “dean’s honor roll.” Grades of Q, W,
semester hour
and NG may not be included in the 15 graded hours. Only undergraduate
courses or graduate courses used for the undergraduate degree will be B Good, 3 grade points per semester
used in either calculation. hour
C Satisfactory, 2 grade points per
Scholastic Probation semester hour
Scholastic probation is conditional permission for an undergraduate D Passing, 1 grade point per semester
student to continue in the University after he or she has become hour
scholastically deficient. For university policy regarding scholastic F Failing, no grade points, hours
deficiency and scholastic probation, see the Texas A&M University included in GPA calculation
Student Rules (http://student-rules.tamu.edu). I Incomplete, no grade points, hours
not included in GPA calculation
NG No grade, grade removed from of the instructor (in the absence of the instructor, the department head),
record, no grade points, hours not grants an extension of time for good reason. If the incomplete work is not
included in GPA calculation completed within this time or if the student registers for the same course
Q Course dropped with no penalty, no again, the I will be changed to an F by the Office of the Registrar.
grade points, hours not included in
The X notation is assigned to a course by the Office of the Registrar
GPA calculation
at the end of a semester or summer term only when a grade is not
S Satisfactory (C or above), no grade submitted by the instructor. The Office of the Registrar will notify the
points, hours not included in GPA dean of the college in which the course is taught that an X notation has
calculation been made. The dean of the college offering the course will request,
U Unsatisfactory (D or F), no grade through the department head, that the instructor submit a Grade Change
points, hours included in GPA Request online in Howdy, removing the X notation and assigning a grade.
calculation The instructor will have 30 days from the beginning of the succeeding
X No grade submitted, no grade semester or summer term to report a change of grade to the Office of
points, hours not included in GPA the Registrar. If a Grade Change Request is not received during this
calculation time period, the Office of the Registrar will automatically remove the X
W Withdrew, no grade points, hours notation and assign a grade of F.
not included in GPA calculation
(effective Spring 1996) Q-Drop and Add and Drop
F* Aggie Honor Code violation, no 1. A student may enroll in a class during the first five class days of a
grade points, hours included in GPA fall or spring semester or during the first four class days of a summer
calculation term. A student requesting to add a course after these deadlines
must have the approval of the student’s dean or designee and
There are two failing grades, F and U, indicating work of unsatisfactory department.
quality.
2. A student may drop a course with no record during the first 12 class
days of a fall or spring semester and during the first four class
Repetition of a Course to Improve Grade days of a summer term. Following this period, if approved by the
Any undergraduate student who wishes to repeat a course must do so dean of the college or his or her designee, a student may drop a
before he or she completes a more advanced course in the same subject. course without penalty through the 60th class day of a fall or spring
What constitutes a more advanced course will be determined by the head semester, the 15th class day of a summer term or the 35th class
of the department offering the course. day of a 10-week summer semester. The symbol Q shall be given to
indicate a drop without penalty.
Credit for a course failed may be obtained only by registering for and Under section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, “an institution
repeating the course. The original grade will remain on the student’s of higher education may not permit a student to drop more than six
permanent record, and both grades will be used in computing the GPA. courses, including any course a transfer student has dropped at
An F or U previously earned is not removed once the course is passed. another institution of higher education.” Any course that a student
Credit for each repeated course may only be used once toward degree drops is counted toward the six-course limit if “(1) the student
requirements. was able to drop the course without receiving a grade or incurring
an academic penalty; (2) the student’s transcript indicates or will
A student repeating a course completed at Texas A&M University in
indicate that the student was enrolled in the course; and (3) the
which a grade of B or better has been earned will not receive grade points
student is not dropping the course in order to withdraw from the
for the repeated course, unless the catalog states the course may be
institution.” Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student
repeated for credit.
to drop a course without having it counted toward this limit, but it is
I and X Grades
the responsibility of the student to establish that good cause.
Undergraduate students at Texas A&M University will normally be
A temporary grade of I (incomplete) at the end of a semester or summer permitted four Q-drops during their undergraduate studies. However,
term indicates that the student has completed the course with the in order to comply with this statute a student who has dropped
exception of a major quiz, final examination or other work. The instructor courses at other Texas public institutions may not be permitted
shall give this grade only when the deficiency is due to an authorized four Q-drops if the student’s total number of dropped courses would
absence or other cause beyond the control of the student. When an exceed the State limit of six.
instructor reports an incomplete grade to the Office of the Registrar, he or 3. Any course taught on a shortened format or between regularly
she will fill out an “Incomplete Grade Report,” which is filed with the head scheduled terms will have add/drop, Q-drop and withdrawal dates
of the department in which the course is taught. Copies are sent to the proportionally the same as if the course were offered in a regular
student and to the student’s academic dean. This report includes: term. These dates will be determined by the Office of the Registrar.
4. After the Q-drop period has elapsed, a course may be dropped and a
1. a statement of the instructor’s reason for awarding the incomplete
grade of W recorded if the student's dean determines that unusual
grade and
circumstances exist to warrant a late drop.
2. a statement concerning the remaining work to be completed.
The remaining work must be completed before the last day of scheduled
classes of the next fall or spring semester in which the student enrolls
in the University unless the student’s academic dean, with the consent
78 Housing
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grade Reports

Undergraduate students may be permitted to take courses in their degree Mid-semester Report
programs at Texas A&M University on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/
Near the middle of the fall and spring semesters, a preliminary report,
U) basis consistent with the requirements of the student’s college. The
showing the current progress of undergraduate students who have
hours for which a student receives a grade of satisfactory shall not be
completed less than 30 semester credit hours of coursework at Texas
included in the computation of the student’s semester or cumulative
A&M, and of a selected group of other students that the academic deans/
GPA; a grade of unsatisfactory shall be included in the computation
departments are monitoring, will be made available. Preliminary grades
of the student’s grade points per credit hour as an F. A grade of
are not recorded on the student’s permanent record. Grades are available
satisfactory (S) will be given only for grades of C and above; a grade of
in Howdy.
unsatisfactory (U) will be given for grades D and F. The hours earned on a
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis shall not be included in the designation Final Grade Report
of distinguished student or dean’s honor roll.
End of semester final grades are available in Howdy. No student grade
Students on probationary standing may be required to take electives on may be posted in a manner that is personally identifiable unless the
an S/U basis as determined by published college policies. student has given written consent in advance.
Students must register for courses on an S/U basis during the official Parent/Guardian Access to Grades
registration periods and shall not be permitted to change the basis on A parent or guardian may access midterm and final grades in Howdy after
which their grades will be recorded on their official transcripts, except for the student sets the parent access password. The Office of the Registrar
unusual circumstances and with the approval of the student’s academic cannot access the passwords created by students for parental access.
dean.
Transcripts
Students registered for KINE 198 or KINE 199 who wish to change the
Students applying for admission to Texas A&M are required to submit
grade type from a graded course to S/U or from S/U to a graded course,
transcripts of previous academic work and in some cases, results of
may do so in Howdy. All requests for KINE 198 and KINE 199 changes
standardized tests. The submission of altered documents or the failure
must be completed on or before the Q-drop deadline for the fall, spring or
to furnish complete and accurate information on admission forms will be
summer semester.
grounds for disciplinary action.
Semester Credit Hour Individuals who have attended the University may obtain an official
A lecture course which meets one hour per week for 15 weeks is worth transcript of their completed work, provided they have no financial
1 semester credit hour. Thus, a course worth 3 semester credit hours, obligations to the University. A fee, which, according to state law must
meets three hours per week. Credit hours for laboratory courses are be paid in advance, will be charged for each copy. During grading and
determined to be some fraction of the number of hours spent in class. degree posting, official transcripts may be produced for enrolled students
only if all courses for that semester or term are shown as in progress
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board defines minimum (IP) or have all final grades posted. Students and former students may
course lengths as part of the Texas Administrative Code, submit a Transcript Request Order form in person, by mail, by fax or by
“Minimum Length of Courses and Limitation on the Amount of completing the transcript request form in the Howdy portal. Transcript
Credit that a Student May Earn in a Given Time Period”. For more requests will not be accepted over the phone. A faxed request must be
information, please see the Texas Administrative Code online paid using a credit card from a United States bank. A transcript request
(http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage? ordered through the Howdy portal must be paid either by electronic check
sl=T&app=9&p_dir=N&p_rloc=162966&p_tloc=&p_ploc=1&pg=2&p_tac= (ECH) or by credit card from a United States bank. Requests made in
&ti=19&pt=1&ch=4&rl=5) person or by mail may only be paid with check, money order or a credit
card.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Only the grade earned in coursework for which the student was registered Housing
in this institution shall be used in determining his or her grade point
average. Students anticipating graduating with honors should refer to Off-Campus Student Services
that section of this catalog for information concerning the computation http://ocss.tamu.edu
of grade point averages for that purpose.
AggieSearch provides students access to apartment and property
A student’s grade point average for any period shall be computed by listings, as well as roommate search options.
dividing the total number of semester hours for which he or she received
grades into the total number of grade points earned in that period. The Off Campus Survival Manual (OCSM) introduces students to the
Semester credit hours to which grades of F or U are assigned shall be community and provides information regarding leases, transportation,
included; those involving grades of W, Q, S, X, I, and NG shall be excluded. security deposits, the BCS community, and more.
Classification On-Campus Housing and White Creek

Classification for academic purposes shall be based solely on scholastic
progress as shown by the official records in the Office of the Registrar.
Apartments
http://reslife.tamu.edu
Sophomore, junior and senior classification will be granted students who
have passed 30, 60 and 90 semester hours, respectively.
Admission to the University is required prior to apply for campus housing. • Achieve and maintain academic excellence in all courses and
programs to assure the value of Texas A&M University degrees;
Undergraduate students can apply for campus housing online.
• Demand high academic standards from all members of the Aggie
Applications should be completed as soon as possible following
community.
admission since the date of application for housing is important in the
housing assignment process. An application fee and housing deposit (or All Texas A&M University students, graduate and undergraduate, part-
applicable deferral) are required at the time of application. time or full-time, in residence or in distance education, are expected to
follow the guiding rule of the Aggie Honor Code:
On-campus housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. With
the exception of the Corps of Cadets, students are not required to live on “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.”
campus at Texas A&M.
Upon accepting admission to Texas A&M University, a student
University Apartments (The Gardens) immediately assumes a commitment to uphold the Honor Code, to accept
responsibility for learning, and to follow the philosophy and rules of the
http://reslife.tamu.edu/apartments
Honor System, which may be found at http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu. A
Available for graduate students, married students, students with student will be required to state his/her commitment on examinations,
dependent children, international students, U.S. military veteran students, research papers, and other academic work. Ignorance of the rules
students who are at least 21 years old, or undergraduate students who does not exclude any member of the Texas A&M community from the
have completed at least 30 credit hours. requirements or the processes of the Honor System.
Fully furnished one- and two-bedroom units are available. Rent for The The Honor System Office is charged with promotion of the honor code
Gardens can be monthly or by semester and includes furniture, parking, and administration of academic misconduct cases. The Honor Council,
cable TV service and high-speed Internet. Students pay electricity. All comprised of students and faculty from colleges and offices across the
leases are either 9- or 12-month leases. University, will investigate all such infractions of the honor code and
recommend appropriate sanctions. The office website,
Application forms, rental rates and additional information may be http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu, defines the types of infractions and the
obtained online. possible consequences. Students are urged to review this information.
Orientation In addition to adherence to the Honor Code, a student (graduate

students in particular) who is completing a thesis, record of study,
Orientation dissertation, and publication may fall under the additional federal
requirements promulgated by the Office of Research Integrity (Scientific
New Student Conferences Misconduct Regulations – 42 CFR part 50), as well as Texas A&M System
Regulations and Texas A&M University Rules (Texas A&M System
http://newaggie.tamu.edu Regulations – Ethics in Research and Scholarship – 15.99.03, and
Texas A&M University rules and standard administrative procedures
• Held each year for undergraduate students entering Texas A&M – Responsible Conduct in Research and Scholarship – 15.99.03.M1,
University. New students are required to register for and attend a 15.99.03.M1.01-06).
conference in order to accept their offer of admission and register for
classes.
Aggie Honor System Office
• During the conference, new students learn about valuable University
http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu
services and meet with academic advisors for curriculum advisement
and selection of first semester courses. All Texas A&M students, graduate and undergraduate, part-time or full-
• Additional services and programs from the Office of New Student and time, in residence or in distance education, are expected to follow the
Family Programs: http://studentlife.tamu.edu/nsfp guiding rule of the Aggie Honor Code: “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or
• Howdy Week: Aggieland's Week of Welcome - held the week steal or tolerate those who do.”
before Fall classes begin
Upon accepting admission to Texas A&M University, a student
• Family Member support and outreach including a family listserv
immediately assumes a commitment to uphold the Honor Code, to accept
open to all Aggie families
responsibility for learning, and to follow the philosophy and rules of the
• Publications for incoming students and family members - New Aggie Honor System Office (see http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu). Students
Student Handbook and Aggie Family Calendar will be required to state their commitment on examinations, research
• Family Weekend - held each Spring papers, and other academic work. Ignorance of the rules does not exclude
• Advisement of Aggie Orientation Leader Program and Family any member of the Texas A&M community from the requirements or the
Weekend Committee processes of the Aggie Honor System Office.
Aggie Honor Code Extended Orientation

Integrity is a fundamental core value of Texas A&M University.
Academic integrity requires a commitment by all faculty, students, and
ExCEL Program
http://excel.tamu.edu
administrators to:
Texas A&M University’s Excellence uniting Culture, Education, and
• Remain constantly focused on the quality of the academic programs;
Leadership (ExCEL) is a student organization and freshman involvement
80 Services for Students
program designed to help freshmen find academic, social, and personal

balance at Texas A&M by fostering a community where they can
T-Camp
culturally identify. Since 1987, ExCEL has assisted freshmen in making http://atc.tamu.edu
a smooth transition from high school to college by orienting freshmen
Held in August each year, T-Camp is a three-day, two-night extended
to the program through a conference, cultivating relationships between
orientation camp experience for transfer and other non-traditional
peers and mentors, providing a sense of belonging through cultural
students entering Texas A&M in the summer and fall semesters. Through
communities, offering academic support services, and serving as a
staff presentations, student skits, and small group discussion time, new
resource for transitioning into Aggie life.
students will leave camp with knowledge about Texas A&M campus
ExCEL launches with the ExCEL Conference the Friday before fall resources and many new friends.
classes. During the conference, students become familiar with the
Additionally, T-Camp doesn't end when the bus leaves camp! Your
year-long program, as they are assigned upper-class peer mentors and
counselors will continue to be available and serve as resources as you
a peer group of freshmen. The Conference consists of motivational
complete your transition into Texas A&M. Counselors will be at the T-
speakers, dialogue within the ExCEL cultural communities, introduction
Camp Backyard Bash during Gig 'Em Week, will show you around the
to developmental series focused on personal development, and meet
MSC Open House, and will plan frequent camp hangouts. Counselors
and greet mentor activities. Following the Conference, academic, social,
will also coordinate campus tours so that you are not lost on your first
and cultural activities begin through the close of the spring semester.
day! T-Camp is hosted by Aggie Transition Camps, a sponsored student
Activities include cultural community events, seminar series covering
organization at Texas A&M University.
various relevant topics, mentor engagement activities, study halls,
community service projects, and socials!
Venture Camp: Base Camp
While ExCEL is a student-run program, you may also obtain information http://venturecamp.tamu.edu
by contacting the Department of Multicultural Services at 979.862.2000
or in Suite 2200 in the Memorial Student Center. Venture Camp: Base Camp, the inaugural program under the Venture
Camp umbrella, is an outdoor, six-day, five-night extended orientation
Fish Camp experience that occurs in July and takes place both on the Texas A&M
main campus and also in the Texas Hill Country. A collaborative program
http://fishcamp.tamu.edu
hosted by the Departments of Student Activities and Recreational Sports,
Fish Camp is a student-run, extended orientation program intended Base Camp involves numerous outdoor adventures including hiking,
to provide incoming freshman students the opportunity to establish rock climbing, camping, and paddling a river. Staff and students from
friendships, meet student leaders, become familiar with Aggie traditions, Outdoor Adventures guide the trip activities during the day, and in the
and learn about Texas A&M campus life. Faculty and staff members evening campers gather back at the campsite to participate in peer-led
speak on topics such as study habits, personal goals, Aggie traditions large and small group discussions about college and life at Texas A&M.
and history, involvement, and campus services. Held during a three-week No prior outdoor experience is required, but a willingness to be an active
period preceding the fall semester, each four-day, three-night session is participant and a team player is very important! A much smaller program
designed to aid students in the transition from high school to college and, than the other summer extended orientation programs, Base Camp offers
particularly, to Texas A&M. a more intimate extended orientation experience while also providing
information important to students transitioning into college life.
In addition to providing educational programs, group activities, and small
group discussions, the camp allows students to get to know each other Venture Camp: Veterans
through recreation, intramural sports, and evening theme mixers. Fish
Venture Camp: Veterans is the newest extended orientation program
Camp is not just a four-day experience in August; activities and camp
and will launch the first session in August of 2017. A collaborative effort
hangouts continue into the Fall semester. For more information on Fish
between the Departments of Student Activities, Recreational Sports, and
Camp and how to register for a session, please visit our website.
the Veterans Resource & Support Center, Venture Camp: Veterans is a
Howdy Camp
two-day program designed to offer a combination of outdoor experiences
such as paddling a river and/or rock climbing off-campus as well as
http://atc.tamu.edu peer-led, on-campus activities designed to create greater senses of
confidence and competence for incoming students learning to navigate
Occurring every January, Howdy Camp is a three-day, two-night extended the Texas A&M campus and community. Interested individuals can
orientation camp hosted by Aggie Transition Camps for all students learn more by contacting Sarah Edwards at sedwards@stuact.tamu.edu.
entering Texas A&M University in the spring semester. (sedwards@stuact.tamu.edu)
Services for Students

Howdy Camp is the spring semester’s equivalent to Fish Camp and T-
Camp, and offers a great way for incoming students to find community
before classes begin. At Howdy Camp, new Aggies are introduced to
Academic Advising (p. 81)
the many traditions, indescribable spirit, and customs of Aggieland.
Academic Success Center (p. 81)
Additionally, Howdy Camp doesn't end when the bus leaves camp!
The Association of Former Students (p. 81)
Counselors continue to be available and serve as resources during the
Career Center (p. 81)
semester as students complete their transition into Texas A&M. Aggie
Consensual Language, Education, Awareness and Relationships (CLEAR)
Transition Camps is a sponsored student organization at Texas A&M
(p. 81)
University.
Disability Services (p. 82)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Resource Center (p. 82)
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum (p. 82) • Alumni Services, Giving and Events
Health Promotion (p. 82) • Traveling Aggies
International Student Services (p. 82)
Professional School Advising (p. 82)
Student Conduct Office (p. 82)
Career Center
Student Counseling Service (p. 83) HireAggies.com
Student Health Services (p. 83)
• The Texas A&M University Career Center provides comprehensive
Student Legal Services (p. 83)
services to students in planning their careers, gaining work-related
Technology Resources (p. 83)
experience, seeking admission to graduate and professional school,
University Libraries (p. 83)
and securing professional employment upon graduation. Our goal is
University Police (p. 83)
to assist you every step of the way, from your freshman year through
University Writing Center (p. 83)
graduation, and after, as a Former Student. We offer a variety of
Veteran Resource and Support Center (VRSC) (p. 83)
programs, services and resources:
Veteran Services Office (Scholarships & Financial Aid) (p. 84)
• Career Exploration, Assessment, and Planning
Women’s Resource Center (WRC) (p. 84)
• Job Search Tools, Resume Writing, Interview Preparation
Academic Advising • Professional Networking Resources and Events

• Full-time positions, Internships, Externships, and Cooperative
• Academic advising is a collaboration between a student and an
Education
academic advisor. Through teaching and learning experiences, the
• Assistance with Professional and Graduate School applications
student sets goals, acquires information and services, and makes
and interviews
decisions consistent with interests, goals, abilities and degree
requirements. • Presentations to Classes and Student Organizations, Workshops
and Panel Discussions, Career Fairs, and Webinars
• Academic advising at Texas A&M University is an important
component of student learning, contributing to the success of all • Employer Contacts, Campus Recruiting
students through: • Individual appointments, Walk-in Advising, Mock Interviews
• Supporting student achievement of the University Learning
Outcomes and commitment to learning for a lifetime • One of the largest programs of its kind in the nation, the Career
Center has been recognized nationally and regionally for our many
• Being responsible to and respectful of the individual student
Best Practices. In a Wall Street Journal survey, recruiters ranked
• Encouraging commitment to lifetime learning by directing Texas A&M as the second most preferred university in hiring
students toward opportunities to interpret, reflect upon, and apply college talent nationwide. The Career Center can be found online at
their classroom experiences in ways relevant to their careers and HireAggies.com (http://HireAggies.com) and is located in the Koldus
their lives
Building, Suite 209. You can also find us on Facebook, follow us on
• Interpreting and conveying Texas A&M University’s mission to Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram, and view us on YouTube.
students
• Supporting the educational policies, procedures and values of the Consensual Language, Education,
Awareness and Relationships (CLEAR)
department, college and university; likewise, academic advising
relies on the support and resources of the university, college and
department CLEAR is dedicated to reducing violence in Aggieland by educating
• Involving other university programs, services and individuals, students, faculty, and staff about power-based interpersonal violence
when appropriate in the advising process and how Aggies can work to prevent it. CLEAR advises one student
• Being responsible for professional academic advising, training, organization, Student Anti-Violence Educators (SAVE).
development and practices
We offer presentations on a variety of topics, including the following:
Academic Success Center • Sexual violence
http://successcenter.tamu.edu • Sexual harassment
• Academic Coaching • Domestic/dating violence

• Workshops and courses
• Stalking
• Supplemental Instruction (SI)
• Tutor Zones (TZs)/Peer Tutoring • Healthy/respectful intimate relationships
• Texas Success Initiative (TSI) • Consent
• Transfer Student Programs (TSP)
To request a presentation on any of these topics, visit our
The Association of Former Students website at https://studentlife.tamu.edu/clear or email CLEAR at
www.AggieNetwork.com clear@studentlife.tamu.edu
• Aggie Ring
• Informational and Interactive Exhibits
82 Services for Students
For presentations on Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program visit • Provide educational health information and consultation
http://greendot.tamu.edu • Alcohol and Other Drugs, Nutrition, Reproductive Health, Sexual
Health, Stress Management, etc.
For more information on Texas A&M’s Step In Stand UP Campaign visit
http://stepinstandup.tamu.edu • Presentations available upon request
• Body fat analysis
Disability Services • Peer health educator training and outreach
http://disability.tamu.edu • Resource tables or interactive programming available for student
events
• Reviews and maintains student disability documentation
• Determines appropriate accommodations
International Student Services
• Facilitates exam accommodations
http://iss.tamu.edu
• Provides sign language interpreting and transcription services
• Obtains course materials in alternative formats International Student Services provides the following support services to
international students (defined as students who are not U.S. citizens or
• Consults on disability-related issues
lawful permanent residents):
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender • Pre-arrival information

(GLBT) Resource Center • Certificates of Eligibility (Forms I-20 and DS-2019)
http://glbt.tamu.edu • On-line Orientation and International Student Conference

• Represent the University with the Department of Homeland
Resource and Referral Center that provides: Security, Department of State and the Student Exchange Visitor
Information System (SEVIS)
• Resource Library (Books, Periodicals, Brochures and Films)
• Assist students with federal immigration regulation compliance
• Programming
• Advising
• Education
• Liaison for students, university and community
• Advocacy
• International student employment information
• Leadership Development
• Administration of some international student scholarships and
• Visibility
loans
George Bush Presidential Library and • Coordinate with the Texas A&M University System Student Health
Insurance Plan provider and students
Museum • Community involvement activities
http://Bush41.org
International Student Services also provides these additional services to
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M sponsored students:
University is dedicated to preserving and making available the records
• Liaison between academic departments, students and sponsors
and artifacts of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States.
We promote civic literacy and increased historical understanding of • Acts as admission liaison for sponsored students and sponsors
our national experience, and foster a community of public service and • Assist with contractual agreements between the students and
volunteerism. We accomplish this mission by offering: sponsors
• Liaison for sponsors and students regarding third party billing
• Rich Educational and Public Programs
• Assistance with housing, specialized letters, and some
• Original Museum Exhibits transportation
• Access to our Archival Holdings
• Research Opportunities Professional School Advising
• Special Events http://opsa.tamu.edu
• Unique Volunteer and Internship Positions
• Medical, Veterinary, Dental, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant,
• Foundation Memberships
Pharmacy and Nursing Professions Advisory Services
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum can be found • Law Advisory Services
online at http://Bush41.org and is located at 1000 George Bush Drive • Preprofessional Student Organizations
West, College Station, Texas 77845. For additional information on the
resources the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum have to
offer please call 979-691-4000 for all Museum inquiries or 979-862-2251
Student Conduct Office
for all Foundation or Membership inquiries. http://studentlife.tamu.edu/sco
Health Promotion
• Receive and process reports of alleged student rule violations
• Presentations available upon request
http://studentlife.tamu.edu/hp
Student Counseling Service University Libraries

http://scs.tamu.edu http://library.tamu.edu
• Career Counseling • Sterling C. Evans Library (http://evans.library.tamu.edu)

• Stress Management • West Campus Library (WCL) (http://wcl.library.tamu.edu)
• Personal Counseling • Medical Sciences Library (MSL) (http://msl.library.tamu.edu)
• HelpLine • Policy Sciences and Economics Library (PSEL) (http://
• Crisis Intervention psel.library.tamu.edu)
• Therapist Assisted Online Counseling • Cushing Memorial Library and Archives (http://
cushing.library.tamu.edu)
Student Health Services
(Accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory
University Police
http://upd.tamu.edu
Health Care)
http://shs.tamu.edu • Law Enforcement and Criminal Investigations
• Crime Prevention Programs
Clinics:
• Medical Clinics University Writing Center

• Women’s Clinic http://writingcenter.tamu.edu
• Specialty Clinics
• Online Writing and Speaking Resources – The Handouts and Guides
Ancillary: section on http://writingcenter.tamu.edu includes print, audio, and
video help for writers and public speakers.
• Dietitian • Face-to-Face and Online Consultations on Writing and Public
• Medical Laboratory Speaking – Make an appointment via http://writingcenter.tamu.edu
• Pharmacy for feedback on speeches, writing, posters, presentation slides,
• Physical Therapy videos, and multimodal communication. Come in person, send
work online, or meet in a web conference. You can also schedule
• Preventive Medicine
appointments for group writing projects.
• Radiology Services
• Workshops and Studios on Writing and Public Speaking – Available
Additional Services: for classes, workshops present information and engage participants
in practice; studios combine instruction with an extended opportunity
• Ambulance Service/EMS to write and seek advice from a consultant.
• Dial-A-Nurse
• Insurance Veteran Resource and Support Center
• Appointments – Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (VRSC)
Student Legal Services http://aggieveterans.tamu.edu
http://studentlife.tamu.edu/sls • Aggie Veteran Network – “One-stop referral shop” for military-

affiliated student resources (veterans, active duty, reserve/National
• Notary Public Guard, dependents and survivors).
• Legal advice and counseling for Texas A&M students • Academic and Student Life Support – Connect with academic
assistance and student life resources to meet individual
Technology Resources requirements.
http://IT.tamu.edu • Military Admissions Liaison – Located in the VRSC to assist veteran
students in the admission process, academic credit for military
• Internet Access service and military withdrawals.
• TAMULink Wireless Internet (http://tamulink.tamu.edu) • Vet Success on Campus – Connect with our campus VA
• Texas A&M Gmail (http://google.tamu.edu) Counselor for VA related inquiries, support and programs.
• 24-Hour Technical Support (Help Desk Central (http://hdc.tamu.edu)) • Peer Advising for Veteran Education (PAVE) – Connect new veteran
• Campus Computer Labs (O (http://oal.tamu.edu)pen Access Labs students with current veteran students to facilitate the transition to
(http://oal.tamu.edu)) Texas A&M University.
• Learning Management System - eCampus (http://ecampus.tamu.edu) • Student Vet Association – Student organization for veteran students.
Opportunity to meet other vets and be part of the Aggie veteran
• Discounted Software (http://software.tamu.edu)
community.
84 Campus Life
Veteran Services Office (Scholarships & Recreational Sports (p. 86)

Speech and Debate Team (p. 86)
Financial Aid) Student Activities (p. 86)
http://veterans.tamu.edu Student Government (SGA) (p. 87)
Student Life (p. 87)
• Assists eligible students in securing federal and state veterans’ Student Life Studies (p. 87)
education benefits and other educational funding including Student Media (p. 87)
scholarships and financial aid. University Art Galleries (p. 87)
University Center and Special Events (UCEN) (p. 87)
Women’s Resource Center (WRC) Vice President for Student Affairs (p. 88)
The Corps Experience

http://wrc.tamu.edu
• Programs include: http://corps.tamu.edu

• Breastfeeding Welcomed Here: A list of private, accessible space
for nursing mothers to express their milk on campus. Locations • The Corps of Cadets is the largest and most visible student
can be found on the WRC website or the Aggie Map. organization at Texas A&M. Known as the Keepers of the Spirit and
• Book Club: Discussion groups led by TAMU faculty related to a the Guardians of Tradition, many of Texas A&M’s most cherished
book published in their field of study. traditions grew out of the Corps, including Midnight Yell Practice,
Aggie Muster and Silver Taps. Currently, over 2,500 young men and
• Elect Her: Aggie Women Win: A one day conference held in late
women are Corps members.
January or early February which encourages and trains women to
run for student government and future political office. • Most cadet graduates pursue a career in the public and private
sector; however, the Corps of Cadets consistently commissions more
• International Women’s Day Conference: The aim of this evening
officers than any institution other than the service academies.
conference is to bring awareness to the struggle women face
internationally as well as to celebrate and empower women from • Academic excellence is the top priority of the Corps of Cadets
all cultural backgrounds. The conference is held during Women’s offering scholastic advising and cadet-led support programs as well
History Month in March. as access to state-of-the-art academic facilities.
• Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshops: These workshops • Cadets who pursue non-military careers declare themselves
teach college students preparing to enter the job market about candidates for the Academic Certificate in Leadership Studies – 12
the gender pay gap, including its personal consequences; credit hours of university-recognized leadership coursework noted on
how to quantify the market value of their education, skills, and the student’s official university transcript.
experience; how to conduct objective market research and • The Corps of Cadets offers cadet organizations (The Fightin’ Texas
determine a fair target salary; and how to create a strategic pitch Aggie Band, a precision military band; the Ross Volunteers, the
and respond to salary offers. official honor guard for the governor of the state of Texas; the Fish
• Women’s History Month Calendar: A printed calendar highlighting Drill Team, a precision drill unit; and Parsons Mounted Cavalry, the
campus events related to Women’s History Month in March. only mounted ROTC unit in the United States), ROTC special units
(Army’s Ranger Challenge Team and Rudder’s Rangers, Navy SEAL
• Presentation topics include, but are not limited to: Platoon, Marine Recon Platoon and the Air Force’s Arnold Air Society)
• Women’s Leadership and advanced course ROTC contracts.
• Gender Equity
• Body Image Department of Multicultural Services
http://dms.tamu.edu
• Internships:
• Book Club Intern The Department of Multicultural Services (DMS) contributes to steady
• Marketing and Communications Intern progress toward institutional diversity goals of greater inclusion and
• Graphic Design Intern academic excellence by positively impacting the campus climate.
The department has a mission to provide multiple educational and
• Onsite lactation suite for mothers to express their milk developmental services for underrepresented populations and diversity
• Student organization advisor: The American Association of University education programs that foster inclusive learning environments for all
Women at Texas A&M University (AAUW-TAMU) students. DMS supports, advocates for and challenges students as they
• Offers resources and referrals to survivors of sexual violence, dating transition and persist at Texas A&M, as well as provides opportunities for
and domestic violence, and stalking students to examine and communicate ways to contribute to an inclusive
and respectful campus community, develop cultural knowledge and
Campus Life competence and build cross-cultural communication skills.
DMS is home to a number of student organizations, many of which

The Corps Experience (p. 84) support academic, social, cultural, and personal development, as
Department of Multicultural Services (p. 84) well as opportunities for intentional interaction and engagement.
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL) (p. 85) Our student organizations include Asian Presidents’ Council (APC);
Intercollegiate Athletics (p. 85) Black Student Alliance Council (BSAC); Hispanic Presidents’ Council
Memorial Student Center (MSC) (p. 85) (HPC); African American Student Leadership Institute (AASLI); Institute
Music Activities (MUSA) (p. 85) for the Development and Education of Asian American Leaders
(IDEAAL); Excellence Uniting Culture, Education, and Leadership (ExCEL); golf, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, softball, swimming
and Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference (SBSLC). and diving, tennis, volleyball, soccer and equestrian.
• Texas A&M brought home four national champion titles in 2011 as
Outside of student organizations, we offer additional educational and
the women’s basketball team, the men’s and women’s outdoor track
developmental experiences including Aggies to Aggies (A2A), Diversity
and field squads and the women’s western equestrian all won their
Certificate Program, Aggie Black Male Connection (ABMC), Latino Males
respective national championships. The track and field program
United (LMU), Women of Color Courageous Conversations; Community
accomplished the double national titles for the third straight year, a
of Respect, Community Conversations, Cultural Explorations experiential
historic accomplishment in NCAA history.
learning experiences, Cultural Leadership Understanding and Exploration
• Aggie athletes have earned more than 800 All-American citations and
for Sophomores (CLUES), and Race Identity and Social Equity (RISE)
hundreds have gone on to successful professional careers in their
Conference. Our department is also home to a free tutorial service
respective sports. In addition, Texas A&M has produced a number of
providing one-on-one tutoring in specific courses and coordinates a
Olympic athletes, including a record number of Aggies who competed
NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program initiative for the Division of
in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Student Affairs. The department strives to maintain a welcoming and
inclusive environment for all students. • The mission of Texas A&M athletics is “Building Champions” and it
at the heart of the athletic department’s Mission Statement: “Texas
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life A&M Athletics commits to Building Champions through academic
achievement, athletic excellence and national recognition of our
(OFSL) student-athletes, teams and programs. We provide our student-
http://aggiegreeks.tamu.edu athletes with all the necessary tools for them to be Champions in
their sport and in life. The integrity of our program takes root in the
• Housed in the Department of Student Activities, the Office of tradition and spirit of Texas A&M, bringing honor and distinction to
Fraternity and Sorority Life's mission is to build an inclusive fraternity our University.”
and sorority community at Texas A&M and enhance the collegiate
experience by supporting opportunities for leadership, academic
success, civic engagement and the creation of fraternal bonds. Our
Memorial Student Center (MSC)
http://msc.tamu.edu
office serves as a liaison among our collegiate chapters, parents,
alumni, international organizations, and Texas A&M University • Programming at the MSC, Texas A&M’s student union, enriches the
to provide organizational guidance, educational programs, and living and learning experience in Aggieland. The MSC’s student-
resources while challenging members to live their fraternal values. managed program committees produce hundreds of programs each
year in the arts, cultural and educational awareness and exploration,
• Fraternities and Sororities are a fundamental part of Texas A&M
leadership development, and service projects on campus and in the
University. We are home to 55+ internationally affiliated or local
community. Our programs include the OPAS performing arts series,
Greek-letter organizations governed by one of four councils:
art exhibitions in the MSC Reynolds Gallery, concerts, weekly films,
Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC), the InterFraternity Council
lectures and speakers discussing current events and national affairs,
(IFC), the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), and the National Pan-
the MLK Breakfast, Salsa Dance Night, and MSC Open House. The
Hellenic Council (NPHC). Our fraternities and sororities collectively
MSC also promotes international awareness through on-campus
constitute the largest membership-based and multi-faceted
programs and internships abroad.
community on campus.
• MSC programs also offer students excellent academic, personal,
• Representing 10 percent of the undergraduate student population,
and professional development opportunities. Student program
fraternity and sorority members are committed to their academics,
committee members learn leadership and professional skills through
developing and strengthening their leadership skills, volunteering
the experience of managing their own organizations and producing
time in the community and continually forming a campus and cultural
programs for the campus community. Students can get practical
support network for current and incoming Aggies. Fraternities and
experience in budgeting, communication, fund development, team
sororities have enhanced the lives of Aggies since their inception.
development, program planning and logistics, meeting facilitation,
public speaking, and even technical skills such as running sound for a
Intercollegiate Athletics concert or installing an art exhibit.
www.aggieathletics.com • The MSC Box Office provides students and organizations with
convenient and affordable ticketing, cash handling, and sales
• Texas A&M is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic services. The Box Office makes selling easier by eliminating the worry
Association (NCAA) and the prestigious Southeastern Conference and risk of cash handling by providing online sales and by providing
(SEC), which also includes the University of Alabama, University extensive reporting capabilities that take the hassle out of accounting
of Arkansas, Auburn University, University of Florida, University of tracking sales and cash flow.
Georgia, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, University
of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri,
University of South Carolina, University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt
Music Activities (MUSA)
University. http://musa.tamu.edu
• Texas A&M sponsors 20 intercollegiate athletics teams. The nine
men’s programs are football, basketball, baseball, golf, indoor track
Band Opportunities
and field, outdoor track and field, cross country, swimming and diving, • Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band – The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band is
and tennis. The 11 women’s programs are basketball, cross country, nationally known for its precision military marching formations
on the football gridiron and is the largest military marching band
86 Campus Life
in the nation. This 400+ member, Corps of Cadets unit is the Chorus. Please refer to our website (http://musa.tamu.edu) for more
official marching band of Texas A&M University. Corps of Cadets information.
membership is required as well as an audition with the directors.
Please refer to our website (http://musa.tamu.edu) for more Orchestral Opportunities
information. • University Orchestras – The orchestra program at Texas A&M
• University Concert Bands – Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, consists of two orchestras; the Chamber Orchestra and the
Symphonic Band and Concert Band. These ensembles consist of Philharmonic Orchestra. Both of these groups are comprised of
outstanding wind and percussion players from all areas of the Texas students from all majors at the university. Both orchestras provide
A&M campus. Literature performed by the bands is chosen from the students with outstanding musical experiences while allowing
best of traditional and contemporary band works. The bands perform time for academics and other interests. Students in the orchestras
at least two concerts per semester and occasionally participate in off- perform the best of both string and symphony orchestra literature
campus concerts and tours. Students from all majors are welcome at a high level of artistic achievement in a focused and supportive
in the band, and Corps of Cadets membership is not required. An environment. An audition is required to participate in the orchestras.
audition is required to participate in the bands. Please refer to Please refer to our website (http://musa.tamu.edu) for more
our website (http://musa.tamu.edu) for more information. information.
• University Jazz Ensembles – These two groups utilize standard
17-piece, large jazz ensemble instrumentation for 13 winds and 4 Recreational Sports
rhythm section instruments. The bands perform select literature from http://recsports.tamu.edu
the best traditional and contemporary big band jazz repertoire. The
ensembles perform at least two concerts each semester, including • Most Texas A&M students are automatically Rec Members. All
campus and community performances. An audition is required to you need is your student ID to utilize the Student Recreation
participate in the jazz ensembles. Please refer to our website (http:// Center (Rec Center) and other Rec Sports facilities. Persons with
musa.tamu.edu) for more information. disabilities are invited to contact Member Services to inquire about
• Hullabaloo Band – The Hullabaloo Band is housed in the Athletic accommodations.
Department and is a sponsored student organization, consisting of • Drop-in recreation encompasses the use of recreational facilities
100 student musicians that support Texas A&M Volleyball, and Men’s such as swimming/diving pools, walking/jogging track, handball/
and Women’s Basketball. The band regularly travels to tournaments racquetball courts, and indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball and
with the teams during postseason play. An audition is required to badminton courts. The Rec Center also features a bouldering wall, an
participate in the Hullabaloo Band. Please refer to our website (http:// indoor rock climbing facility, outdoor basketball and sand volleyball
www.12thman.com/sports/2015/3/23/GEN_20140101165.aspx) for courts, extensive strength and conditioning areas, dance/activity
more information. rooms, and a world-class natatorium featuring indoor and outdoor
pools and a diving well. Facilities may be used on a drop-in basis
Choral Opportunities except when reserved for classes or university functions. Daily guest
• Century Singers – The Century Singers is a close-knit family that passes are available for visitors.
connects through a shared passion for music. Members also • Rec Sports also offers aquatics classes, group exercise classes,
have the opportunity to participate in events throughout the year endurance programs and boot camps, personal training, specialty
including overnight retreats and activities such as ice-skating, movie classes, massage therapy, intramural sports, the Texas A&M Sport
nights, and group dinners. Involvement in both social gathering and Clubs program, Outdoor Adventures, CPR certification classes, and
formal rehearsals brings members together as Aggies, musicians, the Walk of Champions brick campaign.
and friends. This creates a truly unique and rewarding experience
that will be remembered for a lifetime. An audition is required to Speech and Debate Team
participate in the Century Singers. Please refer to our website (http://
http://speech.tamu.edu
musa.tamu.edu) for more information.
• Singing Cadets – The purpose of the Singing Cadets is to enhance • Compete at national level while impacting the community and the
the public relations of Texas A&M University through musical world at a grassroots level.
presentations as deemed appropriate by the Director and to develop • Compete in debate, public address events, individual limited
disciplined leaders of character as defined by the Singing Cadet preparation events and oral interpretation events.
Handbook. The four pillars of the Singing Cadets are Purpose, Unity,
• Student-run, student-funded and student-oriented organization.
Spirit, and Honor. Together, these four pillars have formed the solid
foundation that has inspired and enabled our organization to succeed
in carrying out its purpose for over a century. An audition is required
Student Activities
to participate in the Singing Cadets. Please refer to our website http://studentactivities.tamu.edu
(http://musa.tamu.edu) for more information.
• Student Activities is the premier resource hub for the many
• Women’s Chorus – The Texas A&M Women’s Chorus is a recognized
leadership and involvement opportunities on campus. At Texas
student organization that strives to promote excellence in the fine
A&M, we care about helping Aggies develop skills both in and out of
arts and to encourage cultural expansion at Texas A&M. They also
the classroom, preparing you for life beyond Aggieland. Whatever
aim to provide entertainment for the campus community, and to
it is that you love, Student Activities is here to help you practice
enhance the perception of the ensemble at all levels. The choir travels
your passion through involvement in one of our 1000+ student
throughout Texas, beyond our state borders, and internationally,
organizations. The perks of getting involved range from reaching your
and performs a varied repertoire of sacred and secular classical
selections. An audition is required to participate in the Women’s
leadership potential to networking with administrators and potential • Student Conduct Office
employers to forming lasting friendships. • Student Legal Services
• The Department of Student Activities houses key involvement • Student Media (The Battalion and Aggieland yearbook)
opportunities, including the 50+ fraternity and sorority chapters • Women’s Resource Center
that can be found in our Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life. The
Student Government Association and the Texas A&M Class Councils
offer opportunities for those who are passionate about representing Student Life Studies
the student voice and hosting Texas A&M traditions.
http://studentlifestudies.tamu.edu
• At Texas A&M, Aggies are held to a high standard of leadership
and selfless service. To promote and develop these qualities, • Facilitates the Division of Student Affairs and student organizations
our Leadership and Service Center offers a number of leadership in the assessment and evaluation of services and programs and
programs to help you reach your leadership potential, including assists in expanding the knowledge base about Texas A&M students
the Maroon & White Leadership Fellows, and it also houses several and their co-curricular experiences. Department staff can assist with
service-based organizations such as The Big Event and Aggie the development of assessment instruments and the collection and
Replant. We also provide a way for Aggies to connect and volunteer analysis of data including web-based programs.
with local community agencies through our AggieServe database
(http://aggieserve.tamu.edu). Student Media
http://studentmedia.tamu.edu
Student Government (SGA)
http://sga.tamu.edu • Student Media produces national, award-winning publications; The
Battalion newspaper and the Aggieland yearbook. Both are written,
• SGA is comprised of the executive, legislative and judicial branches. edited and produced by students and offer excellent opportunities to
Members of these branches work to advocate for student needs and gain valuable experience for journalistic and related careers.
help better the Texas A&M campus. • The Battalion is published Monday through Thursday during fall and
• In addition, SGA has four commissions – Development, Election, spring semesters and typically on Tuesday and Thursday during
Diversity and Legislative Relations. Each of these serve to carry out the summer sessions. It is distributed to students, faculty and staff
the goals of the Student Body President from fundraising money for on campus and at many apartments and other high traffic areas in
all of SGA to advocating for students at the state level. College Station. The Battalion also is available online and on mobile
• Finally, SGA houses 14 committees including CARPOOL, The BIG devices at thebatt.com.
Event, Muster and more. These committees strive to enhance the • The Aggieland is distributed in the fall but is a year-round project
student body through their leadership, programs, conferences and documenting school activities. It is one of the nation’s largest college
traditions, and they directly have an impact on the student body and yearbooks.
community.
University Art Galleries
Student Life http://uart.tamu.edu
http://studentlife.tamu.edu
• The University Art Galleries (UART) Department (supports the
• The Offices of the Dean of Student Life strive to enhance your educational mission of Texas A&M University by providing impactful
opportunities as a student to participate fully in the University visual arts experiences to diverse campus and regional community
experience. We do this by providing you with information, services, audiences. UART serves as steward of its collections, promoting arts
programs and involvement opportunities that facilitate responsible advocacy and engagement across the university. It is responsible
life choices and promote awareness of yourself and of your for visual art exhibitions at the J. Wayne Stark Galleries, the Forsyth
community. Each of the program areas within the Offices of the Dean Galleries and for art inventories at Texas A&M.
of Student Life has a specific mission, but one common goal: to • The program organizes the major art exhibitions for the University;
provide education, outreach, and support to you. advises on the selection, display and management of visual art
objects on the campus; handles all art and art-related gifts to the
• Additionally, the department advises the following student
University; and provides guidance and support to all exhibitions and
organizations: Aggie Orientation Leader Program (AOLP), American
collections at the University. The department also maintains the
Association of University Women at Texas A&M University (AAUW-
outdoor sculpture collection for the university.
TAMU), Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC), the Family
• In addition, the University Art Galleries department organizes
Weekend Committee and The Sex Project.
programs to complement exhibitions; has a docent program, which
• Specific services and programs offered include: provides guided tours of changing exhibitions on campus and the
• Consensual Language, Education, Awareness and Relationships University’s permanent collections to interested community and
(CLEAR) school groups as well as other art education programs.
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center
• Health Promotion University Center and Special Events
• New Student & Family Programs (UCEN)
• Off Campus Student Services http://ucenter.tamu.edu
• Student Assistance Services
88 Campus Life
• University Center and Special Events (UCEN) is a highly skilled

team of professionals committed to creating extraordinary guest
experiences. We provide exceptional event management and
technical support in state-of-the-art facilities that are well maintained,
safe and clean. Through our facilities and services, we enhance the
educational, business, social and cultural experiences of students,
faculty, staff and visitors of Texas A&M University.
• Event Services – located on the second floor of Rudder Tower, the
Event Services team assists in the booking, coordination, setup and
staffing of meetings and events held in the Memorial Student Center
(MSC), J. Earl Rudder Conference Tower, John J. Koldus Building, All
Faiths Chapel, and the surrounding outside event spaces.
• Special Events – located on the first floor of Rudder Theatre Complex,
the Special Events team assists with the booking of space in Rudder
Theatre Complex, which includes Rudder Auditorium, Rudder Theatre,
Rudder Forum, and the Exhibit Hall. Additionally, our Special Events
team provides AV technical support, event setup and support,
equipment rental and event consultation for events held outside of
UCEN facilities.
• University Center Guest Suites – located in the Memorial Student
Center (MSC), the University Center Guest Suites are an ideal and
convenient place for housing speakers, visitors, and out-of-town
guests. With an offering of 800 square feet, each suite includes
a living room, kitchenette, king bedroom, full bath and vanity.
Individually decorated, each suite welcomes guests with tailored
amenities, exemplary service and an experience which embraces
university traditions and values.
Vice President for Student Affairs

http://studentaffairs.tamu.edu
In support of the Texas A&M University mission, the Division of Student

Affairs contributes to student learning and development. The Division
provides exceptional services, facilities, and programs that promote
student success, embody the Aggie spirit, and foster a diverse and
inclusive campus community to deepen the understanding and individual
application of the Aggie Core Values - Loyalty, Integrity, Excellence,
Leadership, Selfless Service and Respect.
TUITION, FEES AND OTHER Tuition
FINANCIAL INFORMATION Texas A&M Tuition and Required Fees per

Semester Credit Hour
General Information All rates are the most current available at the time of printing and are
subject to change. Please refer to the Student Business Services website
Educational expenses for nine months will vary according to personal
for the latest tuition and fee information.
needs and course of study. The Financial Aid Office’s basic budget
for new undergraduate students including tuition and fees, books,
supplies, transportation, on-campus room and board, incidental and
Nonresident Tuition Waiver
living expenses comes to about $27,272. Total expenses for returning If you have any questions concerning your eligibility for a waiver of
students during an academic year should be slightly less than those for nonresident tuition, please visit our website (http://sbs.tamu.edu/
new students. The cost for new nonresident or international students accounts-billing/forms/waivers-exemptions) or contact Student Business
is about $47,448. All tuition and fee amounts provided herein represent Services at (979) 847-3337 or by email at sbs@tamu.edu.
the most accurate figures available at the time of publication and are
subject to change without notice. University Rules in place at the time of Undergraduate Tuition
publishing are reflected here. All are subject to change. The most current
Locked Rate Cohort UG Resident (12 Hours- UG Non-Resident
information available will be maintained on the Scholarship & Financial
(Tuition Only) varies by college) (12 Hours-varies by
Aid (http://financialaid.tamu.edu) website. Student Business Services
college)
online tuition and fee estimate calculator can be found at the Student
2012-2013 $2,885.35 to $3,676.96 $12,081.76 to
Business Services (http://sbs.tamu.edu) website.
$12,873.37
Payment of Tuition and Fees 2013-2014 $2,934.92 to $3,735.27 $12,224.08 to

$13,024.43
Students must meet all financial obligations to the University by their due
2014-2015 $2,985.22 to $3,794.44 $12,368.49 to
dates to avoid late penalties. Failure to pay amounts owed may result
$13,177.71
in cancellation of the student’s registration and their being barred from
future enrollment and receiving official transcripts. State law requires 2015-2016 $3,074.47 to $3,899.31 $12,745.82 to
that tuition and fees be paid prior to the first day of classes. Students $13,570.66
who wish to pay fees in installments can select the option on the My 2016-2017 $3,339.50 to $4,339.50 $13,533.52 to
Finances tab on the Howdy (http://howdy.tamu.edu) Portal. $14,533.52
2017-2018 $3,429.77 to $4,447.73 $16,805.40 to
Obligation to Pay Tuition, Required Fees, $17,823.36
Other Fees and Charges for Optional 2017-2018 Variable

Rate
$3,265.55 to $4283.51 $16,296.29 to
$17,314.25.
Services
By registering for classes, students agree to pay all tuition and required University Advancement Fee
fees associated with their registration, optional services and other The University Advancement Fee is a required fee charged to all Texas
fees, whether paying in full or utilizing the installment payment option. A&M University students. It is assessed at a rate of $242.44 for the first
Failure to pay tuition, fees and other charges may result in penalties, late hour plus $85.69 per additional hour. The University Advancement Fee
registration fees and/or possible cancellation. funds services such as advising, the Career Center, University Writing
Center, technology and libraries as well as administrative services such
Financial Obligation for Graduating as ID services, the campus bus system, billing and refunds, access for
Students students to discounted software and many of the services provided

through the Division of Student Affairs.
According to Texas A&M University Student Rules and Chapter § 54.007
(c) of the Texas Education Code, all financial obligations to the University
must be paid by the end of the semester. Failure to settle all financial
CEHD Teacher Preparation Program
obligations will result in withholding a student’s diploma at graduation. Undergraduate students enrolled in the professional phase of teacher
Additionally, a block will be placed on the student’s account which will preparation programs incur a differential tuition charge of $300 in each
prohibit registration in subsequent semesters and receipt of official of the remaining fall and spring semesters. This differential tuition helps
transcripts. support field experiences, supervision, scholarships and international/
urban experiences in culturally diverse settings.
Citations Distance Education Administration Fee
• Section 14.15 of the Texas A&M University Student Rules states “The
student must have settled all financial obligations to the University.” This $30 per semester credit hour administrative fee is assessed to Non-
• Chapter § 54.007 (c) of the Texas Education Code states “A student Funded Out-of-State students taking distance education courses.
who fails to make payment prior to the end of the semester may be
denied credit for the work done that semester.”
90 Tuition, Fees and Other Financial Information
Distance Education Differential Tuition This fee provides for students to receive a monthly publication, annual
membership into the ASDA, ADA, or ADHA, and many leadership
The rate to be charged for distance education courses will range from opportunities depending on the student’s academic program.
a minimum of $40/SCH to a maximum of $550/SCH. Each academic
department will have an individual rate that will be approved annually by ID card (1 time flat rate)
the President of Texas A&M University. For more information regarding
Distance Education Differential Tuition, please visit http://sbs.tamu.edu/ This additional ID fee covers the College of Dentistry badge, which also
accounts-billing/tuition-fees/schedule/#DIST_ED_DIFF. serves an access card to secure locations of the dental school in addition
to being an identification card.
TAMUHSC Tuition and Required Fees Matriculation Fee (1 time flat rate)
Texas A&M University Health Science Center tuition and fees are This is a setup fee for first year dental students related to college specific
approved by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents within file set up with the college.
guidelines established by the Texas Legislature. Fees are subject to
change by the Board of Regents. Drug Testing Fee (1 time flat rate)
Additional information regarding the TAMUHSC Student Business All dental students pay this fee to cover drug testing for students, and
Services Office and its services may be found online at the Student this is a one-time assessment.
Business Services website.
Lab Fee
TAMUHSC Student Business Services may be reached at 979-847-3337
or at sbs@tamu.edu. The University is required to assess and collect a laboratory fee not less
than $2 nor more than $30.00 for each laboratory course to cover in
All rates are the most current available at the time of printing and are general the cost of laboratory materials and supplies used by a student.
subject to change.
Medical Liability
TAMUHSC Tuition Medical Liability Insurance is required by students interacting & treating
Department (Tuition UG Resident (12 Hours- UG Non-Resident patients. This fee covers medical malpractice required for this type of
Only) varies by program) (12 Hours-varies by activity.
college)
Equipment Usage
Nursing $2,188.86 to $2,251.70 $7,547.53 to $7,715.95
Dental Hygiene $1,532.75 to $1557.00 $6,964.99 to $7,045.65 This fee supports costs associated with instrument usage during the
Public Health (Upper $1,650.88 to $1,683.36 $7,077.62 to $7,166.44 dental education.
Level)
Summer Clinic Fee (D3 and D4 only)
TAMUHSC Fees The Summer Clinic Fee is use to partly cover the cost of students working
Distance Education Administration Fee in the clinic, this fee is a flat fee and isn’t charged by the hour. (The
students are scheduling and working on patients as part of their clinical
This $30.00 per semester credit hour administrative fee is assessed to training.)
Non-Funded Out-of-State students taking distance education courses.
Clinical Simulation Fee
Field Trip Fees
Fee covers costs associated with Clinical Learning Resources Center
Field trip fees are assessed to cover the cost of providing trips and vary to include specialized simulation technology, equipment, materials and
depending on the course taken and expected expenses. supplies related to the operating of the simulation center.
Group Hospital Fee Gross Anatomy Fee (M1 Only)
The group hospital fee supports provision of medical services to students Fee covers costs associated with Gross Anatomy lab to include lab
to access services at the academic locale. materials, supplies, furnishings, software and equipment specific to gross
anatomy
Instructional Enhancement/ Equipment Fee
Professional Liability Fee
The Texas A&M Health Science Center charges an Instructional
Enhancement Fee (IEF) at each of the colleges offering TAMUHSC Professional liability insurance coverage is required of all students
academic programs. The colleges have varying fee rates based on the who will be in clinical settings providing patient care. It is a mandatory
IEF needs of the college. This fee supports an array of educational requirement of all local facilities with which we have contracts for
activity enhancing academic programs at the college. A few examples student clinical experiences.
of enhancement expenditures are; software to enhance education, media,
web-based instruction, tracking and evaluation tools, licensure fees, and Clinic Simulation Fee
integration of technology.
Publication ASDA/ ADHA Fee

Fee covers costs associated with Clinical Learning Resources Center Entering transfer or readmits: Have three options to choose from
to include specialized simulation technology, equipment, materials and
supplies related to the operating of the simulation center. • Variable rate, which will vary each academic year
• Locked rate(fixed), based on their first term of enrollment in college
Professional Activity Fee after high school, which will expire at the end of 12 consecutive
semesters, or 4 years from that first term of enrollment
The Professional Activity Fee supports various professional activities
• The current academic year’s tuition and fee rate which will be locked
for pharmacy students such as participation in clinical partnerships
in for 12 consecutive semesters or 4 years
enhancing experiential education, financial resources to ensure these
clinical experiences meet pharmacy education expectations, support Presumptions made:
of student travel to professional meetings/conferences, and other
professional activities. Students will enroll in 30 hours an academic year for 4 years allowing
completion of most degree plans. Some majors such as engineering and
Professional Development Fee architecture are offered 1-2 additional semesters at the locked rate.
One-third of the pharmacy curriculum is experiential education, which Where do I select my tuition rate?
consists of the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) and
the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). This fee supports All incoming freshmen and admitted transfer and readmit applicants
clinical site payments for student rotations. In addition to clinical site must select a rate prior to registration. Rate code selections can be made
payments, the Professional development Fee supports service learning by logging in to the Howdy Portal at howdy.tamu.edu, selecting the My
activities and other professional development services and programs. Finances Tab and following the instructions. The choice will be offered
only once and cannot be changed in future semesters.
Environmental Service Fee
Tuition estimates can be found on the Student Business Services website
This fee supports distribution, maintenance and pick up of recycle bins at http://sbs.tamu.edu/.
and materials from each building located on the Texas A&M University-
Kingsville campus. Only pharmacy students located at Kingsville are Texas A&M University meets requirements of the Texas Education Code,
assessed this fee. Section 54.017 regarding fixed tuition for undergraduate students.
Career Services & Professional Services Fee

Fees
This fee will support efficient and effective support services for
professional career development services. Various operational costs Distance Education and Other
associated with provision of professional career development services. Nontraditional Course Offerings
1 2 3 4 5
Advising Services Fee Required DE IA CE GG SA
This fee will provide advising support services for all graduate degree Tuition and
programs not provided by members of the faculty. This fee includes, Fees
but is not limited to Graduate Studies, Professional School Advising, and Tuition Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Admission Services related to student enrollment. Various operational University Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
costs associated with the delivery of services noted in programmatic Advancement
justification. Fee
Cooperative No No Yes No No
Locked and Variable Rate Tuition Education
Plans Fee
Distance Yes No No No No
Beginning with the Academic Year 2016-2017, incoming undergraduate Learning
students at Texas A&M University will be offered the choice between Fee
a variable rate tuition plan or a locked-rate (fixed) tuition plan allowing Equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
students and their parents to better plan and budget for college Access
expenses. You will need to select the best option for you and your family Fees
prior to registration. Field Trip Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fees
Variable rate plan: Tuition and fees could increase each year, using the
Higher Education Price Index. Health No No No No No
Center Fee
Locked-rate (fixed) plan: Tuition and fees are locked into a per semester InternationalYes Yes Yes Yes Yes
rate for 12 consecutive semesters, or 4 years, from the point of initial Student
enrollment at a public or private institution. Those paying non-resident Services
tuition will be billed the state mandated non-resident rate, but other Fee
required fees will remain locked.
Laboratory Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Entering freshman: Will choose either the variable rate or the locked-rate Fees
(fixed) associated with their first term of enrollment.
Property
Deposit
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Microfilming, Binding and Collating
Binding, collating, microfilming theses and dissertations–Masters: $110,
RecreationalNo No No No No
Doctoral: $170
Sports Fee
Sponsored Yes
International
Yes Yes Yes Yes
New Student Conference Fee
Student A non-refundable new student orientation fee of $100 is charged to all
Fee students. An additional fee of $35 is required of all international students
to cover additional costs associated with orientation programs.
University No No No Yes No
ROTC Uniform Rental

Center
Complex
Fee Qualifying cadets enrolled in Army, Air Force or Naval ROTC will be
reimbursed the cost of basic cadet uniforms. Cadets who are not enrolled
1
Distance Education Instruction: This group includes traditional off- in ROTC (Drills and Ceremonies Cadets) are required to pay for use of
campus classes, all university centers and telecommunications, uniforms.
video and other nontraditional Distance Education Instruction
2
delivery models. Supplementary Fee for Courses
In Absentia: The traditional student who is performing individual
research or completing degree requirements that do not require Attempted More than Twice
classroom instruction. A non-repeatable course that is attempted by a student more than twice
3 at a public institution of higher education in Texas may not be reported
Cooperative Registration: Students participating in the Cooperative
Education Program at Texas A&M University. for state funding. As a result, the institution must either pass the non-
4 funded portion to all students, or charge a supplementary fee to the
Texas A&M University Graduate Students–Galveston: Texas A&M
student who is attempting the course more than twice. Texas A&M has
graduate students who enrolled at College Station, but who are
chosen to assess a supplementary fee to those students attempting a
taking courses exclusively at Galveston.
5 course more than twice.
Study Abroad: Students participating in the Texas A&M University
Study Abroad Program. A student attempting non-repeatable courses more than twice at Texas
A&M University will be subject to a supplementary fee of $125 per
Application Fees semester credit hour ($375 for a 3 hour course) for the repeated course,
in addition to tuition and required fees associated with the course.
Graduate: $50; Undergraduate: $75; International: $90
Students will be notified at the time they register for a course that it has
Cooperative Education Fee been taken twice at Texas A&M and is subject to the supplementary fee.
A fee of $75 is charged to all participants of the Cooperative Education
program. Diploma/Graduation Fee
A non-refundable fee per degree sought is assessed the semester a
Field Trip Fees student applies for graduation. This fee is payable each time a student
Field trip fees are assessed to cover the cost of providing trips and vary applies for graduation. A late fee of $50, in addition to the diploma/
depending on the course taken and expected expenses. graduation fee, may be charged to those who apply for graduation after
the published deadline.
Laboratory Fees
The University is required to assess and collect a laboratory fee not to
Health Center Fee
exceed $30 for each laboratory course to cover in general the cost of This $72.50 per semester fee ($25 for a 5-week summer term and $72.50
laboratory materials and supplies used by a student. for a 10-week summer term) is required of all students for the purpose of
operating, maintaining and equipping the University Health Center and
Late Penalties entitles the student to its services. These services do not include surgical
operations or charges for consultations with outside physicians.
Students who fail to pay fees and installments when due are assessed a
late payment fee for each payment or installment paid late.
Identification Card (Aggie Card)
Late Registration/Add Penalties Every student is required to have a student ID card. ID cards are
permanent and students are responsible for maintaining a working
• Students who register on or after the first day of classes, but before
ID throughout their career at the University. The Aggie Card is used
the 13th day of classes are assessed a $100 late registration fee.
for residence hall access, registration, fee collection, financial aid
• Students who register after the 12th class day are assessed a $200 disbursement, dining halls, athletic event and recreational sports
late registration penalty. admittance and library privileges. Replacement ID cards are $12.
• Students who add classes after the 12th class day that result in a net Students who lose their IDs can report the loss immediately and
increase in hours enrolled are assessed a $50 late add fee. deactivate their card online at http://myaggiecard.tamu.edu or by
contacting:
Student Business Services Optional Services

Aggie Card Office, General Services Complex
(979) 845-4661
8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Athletic Events
All Sports with Football—student tickets for all home sports (for all fall
International Student Health Insurance and spring sports) $290.
International students with F or J visa/status, and enrolled at Texas A&M Maroon and White Packages- $150
University, are required to have health insurance. International students
will be automatically enrolled in and charged for the System Student Installment Payment Option
Health Insurance Plan (SSHIP) unless they apply for and are granted the Students who choose to pay using the installment plan pay a $15
waiver. The waiver deadline and criteria are posted at the International installment payment service charge per semester (excluding the Summer
Student Services web page, http://iss.tamu.edu. term.) This charge is non-refundable once a payment has been made or
after the first installment due date.
Please see the Texas A&M University System rule for information
MSC OPAS Tickets

regarding the rules related to student health insurance. http://
policies.tamus.edu/26-99-01.pdf
Special Discounted Student OPAS tickets are available through the MSC
International Student Orientation Fee Box office. For more information, please contact MSC OPAS at (979)
845-1661 or visit their website (http://mscopas.org).
This $35 fee is a one-time fee charged to cover the cost of orientation
Yearbook
programming for international students during their first semester of
enrollment.
The cost is $81.19 including shipping and sales tax.
International Student Services Fee
This $46 fee ($23 for a 5 week summer term and $46 for a 10 week- Campus Dining
summer semester) is required of all students who are not U.S. citizens Freshmen (classified as U1s with less than 30 hours of college credit
or Lawful Permanent Residents to offset the cost of specialized services when they initially apply to live on campus) will be required to have a
International Student Services or the English Language Institute provides minimum dining plan for the full academic year (or remainder of the
to these students, such as immigration advising, certificate of eligibility academic year for those that apply for housing after the beginning of the
document issuance (I-20/DS-2019), verification and monitoring of legal fall semester).
status, status changes, extensions of legal status, approve or help with
the approval of on and off campus work authorizations, social/academic All Corps of Cadets members are required to have a dining plan, as
adjustment, administration of special scholarships and programs for designated by the Office of the Commandant.
these students.
Upperclassmen and students who are not campus residents are not
Recreational Sports Fee

required to purchase a
Dining Plan, but the option is available.
This $106 per semester fee ($53 for a 5-week summer term and $106 for
a 10-week summer semester) is assessed to all students attending the All Dining Plans are loaded onto the Student ID card to make access and
University for use of the Student Recreation Center. use easy.
Reinstatement Fee
Fees for the selected meal plan will be added to your Texas A&M
University student fee, and are separate from housing fees. Any plan
Students who fail to pay all fees by the last day of the semester will purchases or additions made after the ninth week of class cannot be
be administratively withdrawn from the University and charged a $50 charged to the student's account and must be paid via credit card. Please
reinstatement fee. visit our website for official date as it may vary each semester based on
the academic and billing calendars.
Sponsored International Students Students have the option to select a Dining Plan that fits their individual
An administrative fee not to exceed $500 per semester or summer needs. Dining Plans are designed to be flexible for an array of lifestyles
session (all or part thereof) will be required to support international and appetites. Smaller Dining Plans are available for upperclassmen
sponsored students whose programs are coordinated through and students who live off campus. Most Dining Plans include 2 parts:
International Student Services, unless these fees are waived as part of First, “Meals,” which can be used at the all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, or
negotiated contractual agreements. in select retail locations as a “meal trade.” The second part of the dining
plan consists of “Dining Dollars.” These declining balance dollars can be
Student Center Complex Fee spent like cash or a debit card, and are accepted at all University Dining
This $100 fee ($50 for a 5-week summer term and $100 for a 10-week kiosks, coffee shops, food courts and dining centers. Each purchase is
summer semester) is required of all students for operating, maintaining, automatically deducted from the account.
improving and equipping the Student Center Complex.
When paying with Dining Dollars, patrons will enjoy a discount on the
door rate at Duncan, Sbisa, and The Commons, the all-you-care-to-eat
dining halls on campus.
Dining Dollars roll over from fall to spring with the purchase of a spring • Money orders
dining plan.
Cash
Dining Dollars are only accepted on campus, assuring parents and • Cash is not accepted.
guardians that this money is spent only on food and beverages.
Flywire
Applicable sales tax will be added at checkout.
• All bank wire transfers are accepted using our partner, Flywire. Texas
Parking Permit A&M University does not accept direct wire transfers and will not
provide our banking information.
Vehicles parked on the Texas A&M University campus are required to
display a valid parking permit, except for those parked in designated
visitor’s spaces. Costs of permits are prorated and subject to change. For
Returned Payments
more information or to purchase a permit, visit http://transport.tamu.edu. Any payment that is rejected for payment by the paying bank, credit card
company or other financial institution is subject to returned item charges
Permit Fee of $30 or more. Rejected payments may also result in cancellation of
Surface Lot $300 the student’s registration and additional late registration penalties if the
student is required to re-register on or after the first day of classes.
Night Permit (only valid 5pm - 6am) $96
Garage Non-Reserved Space $485 Installments
Motorcycle Permit - including $96 Tuition, required fees, room, board and parking are payable in full, or
mopeds and scooters in installments. A $15 per semester service charge, to cover the cost
of handling, will be assessed to each student who chooses to use the
Residence Hall and Apartment Room installment plan. Students may pay their account in full any time during
Rates a semester; however, the service fee will not be refunded once a payment
is made under the installment plan or after the first installment due date.
All students living in residence halls or apartments are required to pay See the Student Business Services (http://sbs.tamu.edu) website for
room rent. Rooms are furnished with beds, mattresses, desks, chairs and information on installment plans.
dressers. Students are expected to furnish their own pillows, blankets
and linens internet and basic tv service. Room rates include heat, air- Deposits
conditioning, lights and cleaning of common areas. Rates are for the
semester and are subject to change. General Deposit
For more information, please see Residence Life (http://reslife.tamu.edu). A deposit of $100 is required of every student to insure the institution
against losses, damages, and breakage for which the student is
Payments responsible, or to be used to offset in part amounts owed by the student
to the institution. General deposits are returned to students, less any
Scholarships, Grants and Loans such amounts owed to the institution, within a reasonable period after
the date of the student's withdrawal or graduation from the institution,
All financial aid or loans must be accepted and requirements completed
not to exceed 180 days. The deposit retention period provides the
before it can be applied toward a student’s account.
University sufficient time to identify all amounts owed, and to determine
Payment Methods
if the student intends to enroll in the semester or summer session
immediately following the student's withdrawal or graduation or, if the
Texas A&M utilizes online statements and electronic payments in its student withdraws or graduates in the spring semester, in the next
efforts to provide timely financial information to students and to control fall semester. If a student leaves the University without graduating or
costs. Student account payment options include: officially withdrawing, they must submit a written request to Student
Business Services to receive a refund of their deposit. Deposits for
Electronic/Online students that do not graduate, withdraw or otherwise request a refund
Students can view their account and make online payments using E- remain on file for four years. Those deposits are forfeited to the
Checks, American Express, Discover Card or MasterCard by selecting University’s General Deposit Scholarship Fund, after deducting any
“Pay Bill/Manage Account” on the My Finances tab in the Howdy portal. amounts owed the University.
Payments made with credit cards will incur a convenience fee charged at
the time of payment. Payments made with credit cards will incur a 2.25% Residence Hall Deposit
convenience fee minimum charge of $3.00. Additional forms of payment A deposit of $300 and a nonrefundable $50 application fee are required
accepted include: personal check, cashier’s check, wire transfer and Pin to apply for a room in a residence hall or university apartments. The
Debit. (Please Note: Once online payment transaction has occurred, the deposit will be retained as a deposit against damage or late cancellation
Convenience Fee is non-refundable). or to keep the application on file. A reservation may be canceled and
the deposit refunded upon request prior to signing a housing contract.
Paper Housing contracts must be signed for the next academic year. Any
• Checks – Students may still use paper checks for payments. The cancellations after May 1st will result in forfeiture of deposit. Additional
University reserves the right to utilize check conversion technology to penalties for later cancellation. The amount of the room deposit and
convert paper checks into electronic format.
• Cashier's checks
the deposit refund schedule are subject to change per university Following this procedure is especially important for students who
administration approval. have been awarded scholarships or financial aid since the aid may
automatically pay tuition and fees and cause the registration to be held
Freshmen classified as U1 with less than 30 hours will be required to even though the student has decided not to attend. Failure to request
have a dining plan if they live on campus. cancellation of an unwanted registration may result in grades of F or I in
all courses for the semester. The student will be required to reimburse the
Penalties and Late Fees University for scholarships and other financial aid applied to his or her
Late Payment Penalty

account and will be held responsible for paying all fees for the semester,
regardless of whether he or she attended classes.
There are severe penalties for failure to pay student account balances
and installments by their specified due dates. If a payment is delinquent Cancellation for Nonpayment of Tuition or
Fees
when a semester ends, the student will be blocked and may not receive
credit for academic work performed. Students will not be readmitted
to the University until all past due balances, including late charges, are The University reserves the right to cancel registrations not paid by their
paid. A late fee of $25 for A&M students and $50 for HSC students will due date, or the official census date for a semester or summer term, to
be assessed for each payment not received on or before it is due. If a comply with state laws requiring payment of tuition and fees, to free the
student is removed from the rolls of the University or is withdrawn for classroom spaces for other students, and to ensure the most efficient
failure to pay amounts owed the University, a reinstatement fee of $50 for use of university resources.
A&M students and $150 for HSC students will be assessed in addition to
any other late fees or penalties already incurred and must be paid before Refunds
the student will be reinstated. Current due dates can be found online at
the Student Business Services website. Refunds and Adjustments
Late Registration Fees Fee Adjustments for Courses Dropped
Students who register on or after the first day of classes are assessed A student may drop individual courses during the first five days of a fall
a late registration fee of $100 for A&M students and $200 for HSC or spring semester (first four days of a summer term). Students also may
students. Students who register after the official census date (12th class drop individual classes with special permission of the dean between the
day for fall or spring and 4th class day for summer) are assessed a late 6th and 12th class days. Full refunds will be given for the individually
registration fee of $200 for A&M students and $250 for HSC students. dropped courses during these periods provided the student remains
Students who add classes after the official census date are assessed a enrolled in at least one class and has not withdrawn from the university.
late add fee of $50 for A&M students and $100 for HSC students. Note: Refunds will not be issued for classes dropped after the 12th class day.
Penalties, late registration and late add fees also apply to students who Any credit balance on a student account as a result of dropping courses
are required to reenroll because their registrations were canceled for will not be refunded until after the fifth class day. As of the first day of
nonpayment. Registrations are subject to cancellation and/or financial the semester, students may not drop all of their courses through the
penalties if sufficient payment is not received before 5:00 p.m. on the drop/add process, but instead must begin the official withdrawal process
semester due date. online through Howdy (https://howdy.tamu.edu) (see Withdrawal from
the University below for additional information regarding the withdrawal
Use of Collection Agencies and Credit process). A student may add courses during the first five days of a fall or
Bureau
spring semester.
If amounts become past due, the University reserves the right to report Adjustments for Withdrawal–Tuition and
Fees
the account to the Credit Bureau. This will also initiate internal collection
efforts and could cause the University to employ an outside collection
agency to recover the debt. If any collection efforts must be made, the Tuition and fee adjustments shall be made to students officially
student will be required to reimburse the University for the fees of any withdrawing from the University for charges listed below according to
collection agency, which may be based on a percentage at a maximum the following refund schedule: Tuition and Required Fees, Residence Hall
of 30% of the debt, and all costs and expenses, including reasonable Rent, and Meal Plans.
attorney's fees the University incurs in such collection efforts.
Fall and Spring Semester and 10-Week Summer Semester
Cancelling Registration Timing Percentage
By 5 p.m. on the last business day 100%
Once students have registered for classes, they must select one
before the first day of class
course of action from the following to remain in good standing with the
University: During the first five class days 80%
During the second five class days 70%
• pay all amounts due by the specified due date; During the third five class days 50%
• use the online registration to drop all classes prior to the first day of During the fourth five class days 25%
classes; or
After the fourth five class days None
• initiate the withdrawal process online in Howdy to begin the process
to withdraw from the University after the first day of classes.
Summer Term of More Than 5 Weeks But Less Than 10 Weeks student account through the ninth week of school. Any purchases after
Timing Percentage that point will require a credit card payment. Changes from a higher
By 5 p.m. on the last business day 100% dining plan to a smaller dining plan or requests to cancel/drop are
before the first day of class permitted only through the fourth week of classes. The appropriate fee is
to be paid to the Office of Student Business Services.
During the first, second or third 80%
class day Dining plans are valid for one semester starting with the first day of
During the fourth, fifth or sixth class 50% campus move-in (as designated by the Department of Residence Life)
day and end after the last final exam day. Check with Dining for posted dates
Seventh day of class and thereafter None for dining plan access. Location hours may vary during class breaks and
meal availability may exclude official University holidays.
Athletic Refunds Following University policy, no one is authorized to use or borrow a
Refunds are not allowed for individual games or games missed. A student’s identification card (Aggie Card); therefore, dining plans are not
prorated refund is permitted until the option is used to pick up a ticket transferable between students. The Aggie Card must be presented to
for any one game. Once a ticket option has been used, prorated refunds Dining cashiers for dining plan participation. If an Aggie Card becomes
will be given only in the event of withdrawal from the University. lost, report it immediately by calling (979) 845-4661 or go to http://
For information on refunds, contact the Athletic Business Office at myaggiecard.tamu.edu to deactivate the card.
(979) 846-8892.
For questions and assistance, please email dining@tamu.edu (include
Reductions in Rates for Late Entry to the name, UIN and instructions if dining plan related) or contact our office at
(979) 845-0152. Additional information on University Dining and dining
University plans can be found on our website (https://new.dineoncampus.com/
No reduction will be made in the charge of room rent and board in case of tamu) or in this catalog under Campus Dining.
entrance within 10 days after the opening of a semester or summer term,
nor will a refund be made in case of withdrawal during the last 10 days of Residence Hall Rent/Deposit Refund
a semester or summer term, or the last days for which payment is made. If a student withdraws, moves off campus or in any other way terminates
the housing contract, a refund of residence hall rent may be made
Refund Delivery according to the stipulations in the housing contract. If a student cancels
Texas A&M and Heartland ECSI have joined forces to deliver financial the academic year housing contract during the contract period, the $300
aid and other refunds to students faster through the University’s refund deposit is subject to forfeiture. Any cancellation made 7 days after the
delivery process. You will receive information from Heartland ECSI student has been assigned, will be subject to 25% of the fall semester’s
and the University at your new student conference and in your official room rent. Any cancellation for the spring semester not outlined as an
University email account, which will explain the process for signing up for exception in the housing contract will be subject to an additional charge
direct deposit of refunds. equal to 50% of the spring semester’s room rent. Exceptions may be
made for students who cancel their contract for the following reasons:
Yearbook Refunds co-op or student teaching assignment, academic restriction, graduation
and medical withdrawal.
Yearbook charges are refundable in full during the semester in which
payment is made. Thereafter, no refunds will be made on orders canceled
in subsequent semesters. Yearbooks must be picked up during the
Withdrawal from the University
academic year in which they are published. Students who will not be Once the University has accepted payment for tuition and fees, a
on campus when the yearbooks are published must pay a mailing and student is considered officially enrolled unless otherwise restricted from
handling fee. Yearbooks will not be held, nor will they be mailed, without enrolling. Stopping payment on a check for fees or allowing the check to
payment of the mailing and handling fee. Refunds will not be made be returned unpaid by the bank for any reason does not constitute official
on books not picked up within one semester of the publication date. withdrawal.
Refunds will not be made before 21 days from the date of payment.
Before classes begin, you may go online to Howdy (http://
Refund policies contained herein reflect policies in effect at the time of
howdy.tamu.edu) and cancel your courses and options for the semester.
publication and are subject to change.
After classes begin, you must go through the official withdrawal process
Dining Plan Refunds and Add/Change/ in order to cancel your registration for the semester. In Howdy (http://
Drop Policies howdy.tamu.edu), go to the Student Withdrawal channel on the My

Record tab to begin the online withdrawal process. Failure to complete
Texas A&M University Dining’s dining plans and options listed are based the withdrawal process will result in forfeiture of any tuition and fee
on information available at time of printing and are subject to change. adjustments, and course work may be recorded as incomplete or failed.
University Dining follows the University’s refund schedule for Tuition
and Fee Adjustments. Refunds are given on the percentage basis listed Failure to follow procedures for withdrawing from the University may
for students dropping fee options or officially withdrawing from the result in financial penalties and delays with future enrollment in the
University. University. Once a student registers, he or she is responsible for the
total fees assessed regardless of whether the installment option is
Students may purchase a dining plan, change to a larger plan or add on used. Refund percentages are applied to total fees assessed and not the
to a plan during registration for classes or at any time through University
Dining. Dining Plans and additions to the plans may be charged to the
amount paid. This means that students who withdraw before paying all Rebates
installments may, in the event of withdrawal, still owe the University.
International students must visit with an advisor in the International

Tuition Rebates After Graduation
Student Services Office before withdrawing to determine if doing so will Certain undergraduate students who attempt no more than three hours
affect visa status. in excess of the minimum number of semester credit hours required to
complete the degree under the catalog under which they were graduated
Student athletes should visit with an academic advisor in the Department may be entitled to a $1,000 tuition rebate after graduation. Several
of Athletics before initiating the withdrawal process. conditions apply and students must meet all of the specified criteria.
If you wish to try and qualify for this program, please see the Office of
Recipients of financial assistance should visit with a Scholarships &
the Registrar (http://registrar.tamu.edu) website for a complete set of
Financial Aid advisor before withdrawing. Students receiving funds
student and institutional responsibilities and other criteria.
awarded by Scholarships & Financial Aid should be aware of policies
(http://financialaid.tamu.edu/Undergraduate/Maintaining-Eligibility/
#2-Withdrawals) regarding withdrawal from the University. Federal Financial Assistance and
regulations require a return calculation for all students who receive
Title IV student assistance at a post-secondary institution of higher
Scholarships
education and withdraw during a payment period (semester). The length The mission of Scholarships & Financial Aid is to provide students with
of time during which a return must be calculated is up to 60 percent of information and financial resources to attend Texas A&M University
the payment period. Students withdrawing prior to 60 percent of the along with support programs that promote higher education and
payment period may be required to return disbursed funds not earned. developmental opportunities. As a part of this commitment, we strive
Additionally, students who do not successfully complete courses for to provide financial solutions to students at all income levels and with
the semester may be considered unofficially withdrawn and may be varying academic, merit, and leadership qualifications.
subject to a return calculation or all disbursed funds being returned if
attendance cannot be documented. Eligibility for state and institutional The need-based financial assistance program is designed for students
funds may also be impacted by withdrawing from the University. who have a demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Free
Drops and withdrawals are considered unsuccessfully completed Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other applicable
coursework when determining Satisfactory Academic Progress (http:// application, in order to assist students in paying college expenses.
financialaid.tamu.edu/Undergraduate/Maintaining-Eligibility) (SAP) and All financial aid is contingent upon student enrollment and making
will impact completion rate. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), as defined by Scholarships &
Financial Aid or the specific aid program.
Allocating Returned Title IV (Federal Aid) Financial aid is available in two forms: Gift Aid and Self-help.
Funds that are returned to the federal government due to student
withdrawal are used to reduce the outstanding balances in individual Gift Aid Self-Help
federal programs. Grants (Federal, State, Institutional) Loans (Federal, State, Institutional,
Alternative)
Financial aid returned (by the University and/or the student or parent)
Scholarships Student Employment (Work Study,
must be allocated in the following order:
Part-time Employment, Internships,
1. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan
Assistantships)
2. Subsidized Federal Direct Loan
3. Federal Perkins Loan Non-resident Tuition Waivers
4. Direct Graduate Plus (Student) Loan
Texas A&M University’s packaging philosophy for need-based financial
5. Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) Loan
aid is to provide the greatest amount of gift aid to those students with
6. Federal Pell Grant
the highest demonstrated need and to keep loan liability to a minimum.
7. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis with a priority
8. TEACH Grant
date prior to the fall semester for which the student is seeking aid
9. Other federal loan or grant assistance
published on financialaid.tamu.edu.
10. Other state or institutional financial aid programs
To apply for financial assistance, a student must submit a Free
Additionally, students who do not successfully complete courses for the
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA becomes
semester may be considered unofficially withdrawn and may be subject
available on October 1st each year for the next academic year. Students
to a return calculation if attendance cannot be documented.
are encouraged to submit their FAFSA online at https://fafsa.gov as
Unclaimed Refunds soon as possible. Students who do not meet the citizenship eligibility
requirements to complete the FAFSA may be eligible to submit the Texas
According to federal law, the university is required to return Title IV funds Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) or the International Student
that have not been claimed (i.e., refund check that has not been cashed) Financial Aid Application (ISFAA). Only students who have been accepted
within 240 days of issue. These funds will be returned to the appropriate for enrollment, have a FAFSA or other financial aid application on file,
federal financial aid program. and have submitted all requested documentation to Scholarships &
Financial Aid will be sent a financial aid offer. Award offers for incoming
students beginning in the Fall semester are made early in the preceding
Spring semester. Award offers for incoming students beginning in the
Spring semester are made late in the preceding Fall semester. Award
98 Financial Assistance and Scholarships
offers to continuing students for the upcoming academic year are made On-campus student employees are paid minimum wage or higher and
after Spring semester grades have been submitted. Summer financial are paid bi-weekly along with regular University employees. University
assistance is offered to students with a FAFSA on file who enroll at least student employees are not eligible for paid holidays, retirement, vacation,
half-time in summer coursework at Texas A&M. nor sick leave.
Financial aid offers are made based on the assumption that students Professional development workshops are available for student
will enroll full-time in the fall and spring semesters. Cost of attendance employees and supervisors of student employees. These free workshops
and awards will be adjusted for students who are enrolled less than full- include topics ranging from communication skills to preventing sexual
time at Texas A&M University or through the Texas A&M-Blinn TEAM harassment in the workplace and from customer service to workplace
Programs. Students may only receive federal financial aid for eligible etiquette. For more information or to register, please visit the Jobs for
courses that count towards the program of study. State and Institutional Aggies website (http://jobsforaggies.tamu.edu) or call (979) 845-0686.
Aid are not subject to the same regulatory restrictions. However, the
cost of attendance for students will be reduced for courses that are not The Federal/Texas College Work Study Programs
counting to the program of study, which can result in a lower amount of Federal and state programs provide part-time employment for U.S.
state and institutional aid a student could receive. citizens, permanent residents and eligible non-citizens, within fund
limitations, who have an established financial need and desire on-campus
Student inquiries may be directed to: employment.
Scholarships & Financial Aid To qualify for the Federal/Texas College Work Study Programs, a student
Texas A&M University must have submitted a financial aid application, have financial need,
P. O. Box 30016 be eligible to work in the United States, be enrolled at least half-time or
College Station, TX 77842-3016 accepted for enrollment and be making Satisfactory Academic Progress
(979) 845-3236 if enrolled.
financialaid@tamu.edu
http://financialaid.tamu.edu The Community Service Program allows students who qualify for
FAFSA School Code 003632 the Federal Work Study Program to work part-time with participating
local non-profit, governmental and community-based organizations.
Please visit our website (http://financialaid.tamu.edu) for the most This program is designed to improve the quality of life for community
current information on financial aid applications, programs, and any residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to solve problems
associated deadlines. related to community needs.
Grants The Texas A&M University Reads and Counts program is a partner of
The Federal Pell Grant is available to undergraduate students who the national Every Student Succeeds Act (established initially as a part
have not received a baccalaureate degree and who have demonstrated of the No Child Left Behind initiative). It is based on the philosophy that
financial need as determined by the FAFSA. The Federal Pell Grant children are our nation’s greatest asset. It calls all Americans to support
provides a foundation of financial assistance to which aid from other teachers and help ensure that every child can read well by the end of the
sources may be added. third grade. Eligible and dedicated college students are called to serve
as reading and math tutors, as well as mentors and role models for area
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), elementary and middle school students.
and the Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) are available to students,
provided the results of their financial aid application show evidence All Work Study students are paid minimum wage or higher, work an
of financial need and funds are available. These funds are awarded on average of 20 hours per week, and are not eligible for paid holidays,
a first-come, first-served basis. The Towards EXcellence, Access and retirement, vacation, nor sick leave. For more information on Federal/
Success (TEXAS) grant is available to eligible Texas residents who Texas College Work Study, the Community Service Program, or Texas
have requisite levels of financial need according to the FAFSA and A&M University Reads and Counts, visit the Student Employment Office
have met the remaining program criteria (http://financialaid.tamu.edu/ on the second floor of the Pavilion or the Jobs for Aggies website (http://
Undergraduate/Types-of-Aid/#0-TEXASGrant); it is also subject to funds jobsforaggies.tamu.edu).
availability and eligibility guidelines as defined by the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board. Additionally, Texas A&M University Loan Programs
provides institutional grant aid to eligible students to assist with The Federal Direct Loan Programs are available to students who have
educational expenses. Student grants are subject to fund availability and submitted a FAFSA. Students will be notified of their eligibility for the
may be single-year or multi- year awards. Direct Loan program(s) through a financial aid offer.
Student Part-Time Employment Students and parents seeking the Parent Loan for Undergraduate
The Student Employment Office in Scholarships & Financial Aid Students (PLUS) may obtain information from the financial aid website
coordinates student part-time employment, both off- and on-campus (http://financialaid.tamu.edu). This program requires the FAFSA to be on
in the Bryan/College Station area. Students may visit the online job file with Scholarships & Financial Aid.
database. Work Study, assistantships and other part-time positions
Short-term loans are available to provide assistance to students who
are posted. Students secure their own employment through job leads
experience temporary financial difficulties with educationally related
provided by Scholarships & Financial Aid or through their own initiative.
expenses. Funding for this program is provided by The Association of
Employment advising is available to students who have not had previous
Former Students, the Class of 1926 and other University resources.
job seeking experience.
This program is not intended to provide long-term assistance or to
replace other assistance available through Scholarships & Financial Aid. be considered, students must complete and submit the ApplyTexas
Students must be degree-seeking and enrolled at least half-time to be (http://www.applytexas.org) freshmen scholarship application no later
eligible for short-term loans. than December 1 of their senior year of high school.
The Emergency Tuition and Required Fees loan program is available to Academic Scholarships are available to incoming freshmen who achieve
help students pay their Texas A&M University tuition and required fees. a minimum 1300 Old SAT composite score (critical reading + math,
The loan is applied directly to the student’s tuition and fee account. with respective scores of 600 in each), 1360 New SAT composite score
(evidence-based reading and writing score of at least 660 + math scores
Please refer to our website (http://financialaid.tamu.edu) for detailed of at least 620), or 30 ACT composite (English + Math, with scores of
information on all of the aforementioned programs and more. at least 27). Scholarships include President’s Endowed Scholarship,
Lechner Scholarship, and McFadden Scholarship. Awards are based
The Money Education (ME) Center
on academic achievement, leadership ability, and extracurricular
The Money Education (ME) Center provides the following free resources participation. To be considered, students must complete and submit
to all students in order to help them make wise personal finance the ApplyTexas (http://www.applytexas.org) freshmen scholarship
decisions and to lay a foundation for financial success throughout life. application no later than December 1 of their senior year of high school.
- Money Wise Aggie Workshops – presentations covering budgeting, Continuing Student Scholarships
credit cards and credit scores, saving and investing, student loans, and The University Scholarship Application is available to students with at
more. Scheduled presentations occur on-campus each semester and are least one semester completed at Texas A&M. Awards range in value
provided in classrooms and to student organizations upon request. from $500 to $1,500 and are available to undergraduate, graduate, and
- Money Wise Aggie Financial Foundations Series – a series of professional students currently enrolled at Texas A&M. Some awards are
presentations covering the most critical personal finance topics limited to certain fields of study and to individuals who have attained a
- Advising – one-on-one personal financial counseling necessary academic classification, while others are unrestricted. Awards
- moneywise.tamu.edu – offers personal finance content and videos are made to outstanding students based on a combination of academic
TM
- SALT (saltmoney.org/tamu (http://saltmoney.org/tamu)) – provides achievement, campus/community involvement, campus leadership roles,
scholarship, student loan, and personal finance information and tools and, for some scholarships, financial need. In addition to scholarships
offered through the Scholarships & Financial Aid office, many colleges,
To learn more about these free resources, visit money.tamu.edu or
departments, the Corps of Cadets, and the Texas A&M Foundation use
contact money@tamu.edu.
the University Scholarship Application for award consideration. Students
Scholarships
are encouraged to complete the application beginning in October via
the scholarships website (https://scholarships.tamu.edu). The deadline
College/Departmental Level Scholarships for submitting applications is February 1, prior to the academic year for
which the student will be awarded.
A number of colleges and departments at the University award
scholarships on a merit basis to incoming freshmen interested in
particular major fields of study. The value of the awards vary, and the
Transfer Student Scholarships
term of scholarships range from one to four years. Selection by each Aggie Transfer Student scholarships are designed to recognize
awarding college and department is based upon pre-determined criteria. outstanding students who will be transferring to Texas A&M University.
Completed scholarship applications must be received no later than Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of academic
specified deadlines. Awards are announced mid-spring for the following achievement, extracurricular activities, campus involvement at
academic year. their current institution, leadership, major and, in some instances,
financial need. These award amounts can range from $500 to
Incoming Freshmen Scholarship Programs $2,000 and the application is available to students through the
ApplyTexas (http://www.applytexas.org) or Coalition (http://
Opportunity Awards are awarded to freshmen based on academic
www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org) application. In addition to
achievement, leadership ability, extracurricular participation, and, in some
scholarships offered through the Scholarships & Financial Aid office,
cases, financial need. To be considered, students must complete and
many colleges, departments, the Corps of Cadets, and the Texas A&M
submit the ApplyTexas (http://www.applytexas.org) or Coalition (http://
Foundation use the ApplyTexas transfer scholarship application for
www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org) freshmen scholarship application no
award consideration. For more details, visit our website (https://
later than December 1 of their senior year of high school. In addition to
scholarships.tamu.edu).
scholarships offered through the Scholarships & Financial Aid office,
many colleges, departments, the Corps of Cadets, and the Texas A&M
Foundation utilize the ApplyTexas (http://www.applytexas.org) or
Scholarship Recipients and Non-Resident Tuition
Coalition (http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org) freshmen Waivers
scholarship application. The Competitive Scholarship waiver, authorized under Texas Education
Code 54.213a, is an optional waiver that institutions can implement.
Achievement Scholarships are available to incoming freshmen who An eligible non-resident student who holds a competitive academic
attended and graduated from targeted high schools in the State of scholarship of a specified minimum dollar amount for the academic
Texas. Scholarships include the Academic Achievement Scholarship, year or summer for which the student is enrolled may be eligible to
President’s Achievement Scholarship, Challenge Scholarship, and pay the fees and charges required of Texas residents without regard to
Century Scholarship. These high schools are designated as House Bill the length of time the student has resided in Texas. The student must
400 schools, Engineering E12 schools, Early College High Schools, and have competed with other students, including Texas residents, for the
Century Scholar Program Schools. Awards are based on academic scholarship and the scholarship must be awarded by a Texas A&M
achievement, leadership ability, and extracurricular participation. To University college or departmental scholarship committee or university
100 Financial Assistance and Scholarships
representative. An outside donor may be consulted for input by the

college or departmental unit, however, outside donor(s) may not make the
final selection of the student recipient for a scholarship.
Effective Fall 2017, undergraduate students must be awarded and

maintain competitive scholarships of at least $4,000 per academic year
in order to qualify for this waiver. All graduate students, all professional
students, and current undergraduate students with existing and
continuing scholarship awards, may continue to receive this waiver at the
previous $1,000 threshold.
More information is available at http://scholarships.tamu.edu/Non-

Resident-Tuition-Waiver
For additional information on scholarships, please visit https://

scholarships.tamu.edu/ or email scholarships@tamu.edu.
Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog
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UNIVERSITY POLICIES • Texas A&M University Health Science Center contacts - Notice of
Nondiscrimination and Abuse (https://www.tamhsc.edu/payroll-hr/
docs/notice-nondiscrimination-and-abuse.pdf)
University Statement for Individuals with • Texas A&M University Galveston Campus
Disabilities contacts - Notice of Nondiscrimination and Abuse

(http://www.tamug.edu/hrd/LinksAndForms/
Texas A&M University (TAMU) does not discriminate on the basis of an TAMUG_Notice_of_Nondiscrimination_and_Abuse.pdf)
individual’s disability and complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended. For more information regarding Discrimination or Sexual Harassment,
see TAMU Student Rules 45. (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/
Students are protected from nondiscrimination regarding access to rule45)Discrimination and Discrimination Appeals or 47. (http://
and participation in TAMU’s programs and activities. TAMU provides student-rules.tamu.edu/rule47)Investigation and Resolution of
academic adjustments and auxiliary aides to accommodate needs of Complaints Against Texas A&M Students for Sexual Harassment,
students with disabilities, as defined under the law, who are otherwise Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking and
qualified to meet the institution’s academic requirements. Related Retaliation (SSDDSR) (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/
rule47), or TAMU at Galveston Student Rules 45. Discrimination and
Students with disabilities who would like to request accommodations Discrimination Appeals or 47. (http://www.tamug.edu/studentrules/
may contact the following based on your campus: Student_Grievance_Procedures/47_Sexual_Harassment.html)Sexual
Harassment and Related Retaliation.
• TAMU College Station and Texas A&M University Health Science
Center’s (TAMUHSC) College of Nursing and School of Public
Health should contact Disability Services (979) 845-1637 or
disability@tamu.edu.
• TAMUHSC College of Dentistry should contact the Office of Academic
Affairs (214) 828-8207.
• TAMU Galveston (TAMUG) campus should contact Counseling and
Career Services (409) 740-4736 or studentservices@tamug.edu.
Students with a disability who believe they have experienced

discrimination may contact the following based on your campus:
• TAMU College Station should contact the ADA Coordinator at (979)

845-8116 or ADA.Coordinator@tamu.edu.
• TAMUHSC should contact the ADA Coordinator at (979) 436-9207 or
ADA.Coordinator@tamhsc.edu.
• TAMUG should contact the ADA Coordinator at (409) 740-4503 or
boyerj@tamug.edu.
For more information about disability accommodations,

see TAMU Student Rule 46, Disability Accommodations in
Academic Programs (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule46)
or TAMUG Student Rule 46, Disability Accommodations in
Academic Programs (http://www.tamug.edu/studentrules/
Student_Grievance_Procedures/46_Disability_Accommodations.html).
University Statement on Harassment and Discrimination
Texas A&M University provides equal opportunity to all employees,

students, applicants for employment or admission, and the public
regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender
identity. Texas A&M University will promptly investigate all complaints
of discrimination, sexual harassment, and/or related retaliation in
accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Students who have
questions or believe they have experienced illegal discrimination, sexual
harassment, sexual violence, and/or related retaliation are encouraged to
contact:
• Texas A&M University College Station contacts - Notice of

Nondiscrimination and Abuse (http://urc.tamu.edu/media/642261/
NoticeOfNonDiscrimination.pdf)
102 International Opportunities for Students
INTERNATIONAL The Soltis Center for Research and Education in Costa

Rica
OPPORTUNITIES FOR http://soltiscentercostarica.tamu.edu
STUDENTS The Soltis Center for Research and Education in north-central Costa
Rica was established in January 2009 to support research, education
and outreach in Costa Rica and throughout Central America. The Center
Student Options Abroad is located in San Juan de San Isidro de Peñas Blancas, about three
hours northwest of San Jose. The modern facilities of the Center include
Study Abroad Programs Office dorms, a cafeteria, wet and dry labs, classrooms, a videoconference room
http://studyabroad.tamu.edu and multiple use areas. The Center provides students and faculty with
access to more than 250 acres of primary and second growth forests
Texas A&M University is committed to providing access to high impact
with an experimental watershed complete with a meteorological station,
international opportunities for all students. The ability to engage
a canopy tower and weir dam. The Center is adjacent to more than
successfully across cultures and the development of international
50,000 hectares of protected forest in the Children’s Eternal Rainforest
leadership skills are crucial for success as graduates enter the work force
and the Monteverde Conservation Area. The Zona Protectora Arenal-
and commit to lifelong learning.
Monteverde extends to the Center through a forest corridor that descends
The Study Abroad Programs Office provides access for all Texas A&M in elevation from 1,800 meters at Monteverde to 450 meters above sea
students to a broad range of high impact international experiences. Last level at the Center. This natural reserve has four major tropical life zones
year, over 5,300 students participated in academic, volunteer, service and includes more than 3,000 species of vascular plants and more than
learning and research opportunities in over 100 different countries. The 400 species of resident and migratory birds. At the regional level, the
Study Abroad Programs Office also contributes to the development of on- Center is located in the heart of the Peñas Blancas River Watershed,
campus experiences that foster cultural awareness. which extends over 40,000 hectares that transition from rainforest in
the highlands to pastures and agricultural crops below the Center. The
Conducting Research Abroad unique physical and cultural setting of the center provides students and
faculty with research and educational opportunities in tropical ecology,
Texas A&M University faculty engage in research in many foreign civil engineering, ecosystem sciences, geosciences, public and rural
countries. Students who join faculty on research programs overseas, or health and agricultural economics.
who develop independent research opportunities, should register with
the Study Abroad Programs Office to ensure emergency assistance
as needed while abroad. Several other research options include the
On Campus Engagement in International
following: Opportunities
Students don’t have to go abroad to take advantage of international
• Fellows Program – MSC L.T. Jordan Institute for International
opportunities offered by Texas A&M. Students who remain on campus
Awareness (http://ltjordan.tamu.edu/fellows)
are encouraged to participate in many options available including the
• Undergraduate Research (http://ugr.tamu.edu) following:
• Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs (http://bush.tamu.edu/
scowcroft) • Academic certificates and minors with an international focus (http://
studyabroad.tamu.edu)
Internships/Work Abroad Options • Center for International Business Studies (http://cibs.tamu.edu)
Students have a variety of options for credit or non-credit work or • Confucius Institute at Texas A&M University (http://
internships abroad. In all such cases, students should register their work confucius.tamu.edu)
abroad experiences with the Study Abroad Programs Office to ensure • Corps Global Leadership Initiatives (http://corps.tamu.edu/global)
emergency assistance as needed while abroad. • MSC L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness (http://
ltjordan.tamu.edu)
• Internship and Living Abroad Programs – MSC L.T. Jordan Institute
• Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture (http://
for International Awareness (http://ltjordan.tamu.edu/ilap)
borlaug.tamu.edu)
• Public Policy Internship Program (http://ppip.tamu.edu)
• SCONA (http://scona.tamu.edu)
• Texas A&M Sponsored Internships (http://studyabroad.tamu.edu/
• Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs (http://bush.tamu.edu/
Program-Types/Research-Internship-Volunteer-Conference)
scowcroft)
University Locations Abroad • Student Organizations (http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/app/

organization)
Many Texas A&M partner organizations offer international opportunities • (To find internationally focused student organizations, please
to students. Students can check the Study Abroad Programs Office visit http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/app/search/index and
search engine to locate such experiences or contact their academic search international.)
departments about programs and locations they recommend. In addition,
Texas A&M has a research and education center in Costa Rica.
Students should consult their department and college advisers for
additional opportunities to engage in global education on or off campus.
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HONORS AND scholarly product. The scholarly product may be a research thesis, an
accepted article in a professional journal, an exhibit, a performance, or
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH other product as determined by the faculty advisor in collaboration with
the LAUNCH: Undergraduate Research Office. Participants are selected
for this program based on the quality of their project proposals and their
LAUNCH promotes student success by providing high-impact educational academic records.
experiences and challenges motivated students in all academic
disciplines to pursue an enriched, intellectually-stimulating curriculum. Explorations: the Texas A&M
LAUNCH joins the university community in making Texas A&M a
welcoming environment for all individuals. We are committed to helping Undergraduate Journal
our students understand the cultures that set us apart and appreciate the Explorations is an interdisciplinary, student-led journal guided by faculty
values that bring us together. and administrators that selects and publishes student-authored research,
scholarly, and creative pieces of general interest in any area. Explorations
Undergraduate Research is composed of an Executive Board, Editorial Board, as well as a
Marketing and Design Team made of students that work to accomplish
LAUNCH: Undergraduate Research promotes, coordinates, creates, and
the many facets of editing, publishing, and marketing the journal while
assesses undergraduate programs involving creative scholarship, inquiry,
representing departmental diversity, critical thought, and creativity.
and research in all academic disciplines at Texas A&M. As a recognized
“high impact practice,” undergraduate research experiences increase The call for submissions begins late in the fall semester and extends
undergraduate student learning and success, not only while students are into early spring. Articles are submitted in a two-stage process: first,
at Texas A&M, but long after graduation. synopses of articles are reviewed by faculty-student teams; second, full-
length articles are evaluated in another round of peer review. Creative
In terms of professional and intellectual development, being involved
works are reviewed by faculty-student teams in a one-stage process. All
in undergraduate research allows students to participate in a scholarly
authors of accepted pieces are paired with student board members who
community of students with common interests, to learn more about their
provide editorial assistance and formatting guidance. Additionally, the
future professional field, and to develop a close working relationship
Explorations Board extends a call for cover art submissions based on one
with acclaimed faculty. Research experiences make students
of the accepted pieces for each volume. Every fall Explorations hosts a
more competitive for scholarships, internships, jobs, international
journal release event to recognize all who were involved in the making of
opportunities, and admission to top graduate and professional programs.
the latest volume.
Perhaps most importantly, engaging in undergraduate research allows
students to experience the excitement of working collaboratively to Acceptance to the journal is highly competitive—less than 20% of
create new knowledge, solve cutting-edge problems, work collaboratively, submitted synopses result in published articles. Recently published
and communicate more effectively—life skills that are increasingly valued articles cover a wide range of academic fields: music, creative poetry,
in our world. forensics, cancer biology, astrophysics, nanomedicine, computer
algorithms, business, geosciences, sociology, aerospace engineering, and
Campus-wide programs coordinated by LAUNCH: Undergraduate
cultural anthropology. To review recent volumes and to find upcoming
Research include the Undergraduate Research Scholars program,
submission deadlines, visit explorations.tamu.edu.
the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors, and the publication
of Explorations: the Texas A&M Undergraduate Journal. The office
offers workshops for undergraduate students on getting started in Undergraduate Research Ambassadors
research, finding summer research opportunities, developing research Undergraduate Research Ambassadors represent LAUNCH:
presentations, and organizing thesis writing, as well as workshops for Undergraduate Research at research, recruiting, and outreach events.
faculty and graduate students on mentoring undergraduate researchers. Juniors or seniors with an extensive background in research, a GPR
LAUNCH: Undergraduate Research also works with groups across of 3.0 or higher, outstanding oral communication skills, and the ability
campus to promote and facilitate activities that support undergraduate to describe research to a general audience may apply to the program.
research opportunities, such as Summer Undergraduate Research A cohort of about a dozen Ambassadors are chosen to join existing
Experiences, National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Ambassadors from multiple disciplines each year. They are trained in
Undergraduates (REU) programs, and the LAUNCH-Sigma Xi Research presentation and leadership skills and then participate in a variety of
Expo. Lastly, the office provides assistance for developing externally- activities including meeting with highly-placed members of the University
funded proposals and implementation of funded projects that have Administration, distinguished faculty, outstanding alumni, prospective
undergraduate research involvement, such as National Science students, and parents.
Foundation REU, Beckman Scholars, and Howard Hughes Medical
Institute Education grants. Workshops and Events
Undergraduate Research Scholars LAUNCH: Undergraduate Research offers informational workshops on
undergraduate research for undergraduate students, graduate students,
Program and faculty. Additionally, we coordinate numerous public events that
celebrate and promote undergraduate research, providing venues for
Any junior or senior student with a cumulative Texas A&M GPR of 3.0
students to present their research projects, for faculty to recruit new
or above may apply to the Undergraduate Research Scholars (http://
student researchers, and for recognition of the research efforts of both
ugr.tamu.edu/UGR/UGRS) program. Groups of at least two students
students and faculty. Workshops and events are publicized through
collaborating as a team on a single project may also apply. The Research
emails, newsletters, and the LAUNCH (http://ugr.tamu.edu) website.
Scholars program requires independent research during the Fall and
Spring semesters supervised by a faculty advisor that culminates in a
104 Honors and Undergraduate Research
Grant, Proposal, and Project Assistance Freshmen admitted to the University Honors Program are required to live
in the Honors Housing Community and participate in the Honors first year
LAUNCH: Undergraduate Research provides a wide variety of support experience course. To remain in the program, all students (freshman and
services for undergraduate research programs, proposal development, continuing students) must make progress toward the Honors Fellows
and implementation. Please contact the office directly for more distinction and meet minimum co-curricular participation requirements.
information. See the section on Maintaining Honors Status (p. 105).
Other Capstones Honors Fellows Curriculum
LAUNCH: Capstones offers one year Capstone experiences to any Junior To receive the Honors Fellows distinction at graduation, Honors Students
or Senior with a cumulative Texas A&M GPR of 3.0 or above. A listing must:
of capstone options can be found at http://tx.ag/Capstones.
• Earn a total of 30 Honors points. Each credit hour of Honors
The Undergraduate Teacher Scholars program allows students to coursework equals 1 point. 21 points must come from Honors
collaborate closely with a Texas A&M University faculty member to courses distributed as follows:
create a one-credit hour seminar or to improve an existing course in • Depth: 12 hours in upper-division (300/400-level) courses or
collaboration with a faculty expert. The Teacher Scholar will have the graduate courses taken for undergraduate credit
opportunity to research, design, and arrange the content of the seminar.
• Breadth: 9 hours in the Core Curriculum, as specified in the
The Teacher Scholar will be responsible for the presentation of class
student’s catalog
material under the supervision of the Texas A&M University supporting
• Additional honors points to bring the total to 30 points
faculty member.
• Maintain 3.25 GPR in Honors coursework and 3.5 GPR overall (http://
The Undergraduate Service Scholars program pairs students with
registrar.tamu.edu/Transcripts-Grades/How-to-Calculate-GPA).
community leaders to develop and carry out projects that benefit the
greater community. The Undergraduate Service Scholars capstone • Practical Application: Complete an Honors Capstone experience
allows the student to draw upon their undergraduate education (http://honors.tamu.edu/Capstones).
to plan, coordinate, and execute a project aimed at improving the
The University Honors Program works with academic departments
community while learning about issues that affect that community.
across the university to ensure that appropriate Honors courses
The Undergraduate Leadership Scholars program enables student are offered. Honors courses have limited enrollment and encourage
leaders in various organizations to refine their leadership skills participatory learning. In Honors classrooms, students work closely with
and methodologies. In collaboration with their faculty advisor, many of the University’s most acclaimed faculty. Material in Honors
Undergraduate Leadership Scholars plan and implement improvements courses is intended to provide increased complexity, not simply more
to their organization's programming and impact on campus or in the work or greater difficulty. Small class size (usually not more than 25
community. students) also allows Honors courses to undertake activities and
utilize facilities not readily available to undergraduate students. Honors
All capstones require a proposal and timeline, two semesters engaging classes may be special sections of regularly offered courses or courses
with the project, supervision by a faculty member or similar expert, a developed specifically for Honors Students. Students are encouraged
public presentation, regular reflection, and a scholarly project appropriate to visit regularly with University Honors Program advisors to ensure
for the field. Students are selected for participation in these programs that their course selection meets both degree and Honors curriculum
based on the quality of their proposals, their academic record and the requirements.
recommendation of their faculty or community advisor.
To complete Honors Fellows curriculum requirements, Honors Students
Admission to the University Honors Program must complete a capstone experience. The requirement may be met by
engaging an academic research project in the Undergraduate Research
Honors Fellows is the university-level Honors distinction offered by the Scholars Program, by preparing and teaching a seminar or adding
University Honors Program. Students are admitted to the Honors Fellows enriching material to an existing course as part of the Undergraduate
curriculum on a competitive basis. Incoming freshmen apply as part of Teacher Scholars Program, by undertaking a community service project
their application for admission to the university. Continuing students may as a participant in the Undergraduate Service Scholars Program, by
apply each spring for entry in the fall prior to completing 60 credit hours developing an enhancement project for a student organization through
at Texas A&M. the Undergraduate Leadership Scholars Program, or by completing a
capstone project designated by their home department. Students should
Applications are evaluated on the basis of the student’s record of
consult with a University Honors Program advisor in the planning stages
academic achievement and demonstrated potential for creativity,
to seek approval for their capstone experience.
intellectual ability, imagination, curiosity, willingness to try new things
and self-awareness. Once admitted to the Honors Fellows curriculum, Honors Students are afforded several avenues to earn Honors credit
students are designated as “Honors Students” and may then access in addition to regularly offered Honors courses. Honors Students may
specific privileges and resources, including additional advising, contract for Honors credit, engage in Honors independent study or take
priority registration, contracting non-honors courses for Honors credit, graduate courses that count toward undergraduate degree requirements.
Honors Independent Study and enrolling in graduate-level courses for Honors Students should consult with University Honors Program
undergraduate Honors credit. Honors Students also receive priority for advisors about these opportunities.
the Honors Housing Community and advising for competitive national
fellowships. Honors Students with unique intellectual interests and specific
educational goals may also “major” in Honors by pursuing the innovative
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University Studies – Honors (USHN) degree. Students may combine Honors students receive supplemental advising to help them identify
a range of related academic areas into a coherent degree plan by ways to enrich their college experience and complete the requirements
designating an “area of concentration” in combination with two for the prestigious Honors Fellows distinction. Throughout their time
established minor fields of study. The formulation of the degree plan in the University Honors Program, students are encouraged to take on
requires students to conceptually link their course selection to a specific challenging and enriching experiences such as undergraduate research,
“problem” that will be addressed in a capstone thesis. study abroad, service learning, capstone experiences, and application
to nationally-competitive scholarships and fellowships. This program
Maintaining Honors Status is uniquely designed to make Honors students good candidates for
opportunities coordinated through LAUNCH: National Fellowships. These
To remain in the Honors Fellows curriculum, Honors Students must:
include scholar programs such as the Rhodes, Truman, and Goldwater
1. Maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPR, Scholarships. They also include other prestigious opportunities such
as the Fulbright Program for U.S. Students and the National Science
2. Maintain a 3.25 GPR in honors coursework,
Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
3. Make progress toward curriculum requirements by taking at least 6
Honors credits per year, Information about upcoming opportunities for Honors students appear
4. Fulfill annual co-curricular participation requirements, regularly in our email bulletins (https://listserv.tamu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?
a. Freshmen: Live in Honors Freshman Housing (or obtain a waiver) A0=honors-l).
and participate in the Learning Community Course, and
Services for All Students
b. Continuing Students: Participate in at least two Honors Student
Council events each semester, with at least one designated as LAUNCH challenges all motivated and high-achieving Texas A&M
academic/intellectual. students to explore their world, expand their horizons and excel
c. All: Prepare or update an ePortfolio on an annual basis. academically. While some services of the office are exclusive to Honors
Students, advisors are available to talk with any undergraduate student
Honors Students who fail to meet any of these requirements will be given who is interested in sampling the academic challenge of an Honors
a semester of probation to correct any deficiencies. Honors Students course, committing to an undergraduate research project, applying to
who fail to meet requirements after a semester of probation will be the University Honors Program or engaging the process of self-discovery
dismissed from the program. entailed in preparation for national fellowships. Students interested
in applying to nationally competitive scholarships like the Rhodes,
University Scholars Marshall, Goldwater, and Fulbright U.S. Student Program should view our
list of fellowship opportunities (http://natlfellows.tamu.edu/National-
The University Scholars program identifies students who embody Fellowships/About-National-Fellowships) and make note of instructions
academic leadership and enhances the personal, professional and for our campus application processes (http://natlfellows.tamu.edu/
intellectual development of these students. National-Fellowships/Apply-to-National-Fellowships-2016).
University Scholars receive a scholarship stipend and participate Continuing students with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPR who have not
in a number of development activities, including University Scholar applied or not been accepted to the Honors Fellows program may enroll
Exploration Series, which are intimate discussion-based seminars offered in honors coursework during their assigned registration time. Students
on a wide variety of topics. Additionally, University Scholars serve as who would like to meet with a University Honors Program advisor may
ambassadors for LAUNCH at Texas A&M University, representing the sign up for an appointment through our online appointment system
office at outreach events and in publicity materials. (http://swan.tamu.edu/launch). All students interested in the services
offered by LAUNCH are encouraged to sign up for the Honors weekly
Each spring semester, eligible freshmen are invited to apply for the
email bulletin.
University Scholar program. The application process involves an
extensive written application and, for the approximately 40 students
selected as semi-finalists, an in-depth interview. In the end, approximately Graduation with Honors
10 students are invited to join the University Scholar program. All Honors courses are designated on a student’s transcript,
demonstrating to future employers or admissions committees that the
Freshmen who meet the eligibility criteria for the program will be
student has engaged with an enriched, challenging curriculum. Students
contacted via their official Texas A&M University email accounts at the
who complete the Honors Fellows curriculum and/or completion of
start of the Spring semester. Students with questions about eligibility
the Undergraduate Research Scholars program are further denoted as
should contact LAUNCH.
graduation and transcript distinctions.
Honors Student Services Undergraduates in some academic colleges and departments

may pursue additional transcript distinctions (See http://
Honors students have access to numerous special services and
honorsprograms.tamu.edu). These distinction requirements work in
programs. Throughout the academic year, LAUNCH: Honors coordinates
parallel with the Honors Fellows plan, but are separate and distinct
recreational and community-building events, lectures and workshops.
from the University Honors Program. Many students elect to graduate
Honors students are invited to engage in leadership opportunities and
with multiple distinctions from the university, college, or departmental
contribute to the development of the University Honors Program through
offerings. In general, all Honors transcript distinctions require that
the Honors Student Council, the University Scholars program, and as
the student complete a substantial body of Honors coursework, hold
members of the Honors Housing Community.
a minimum cumulative Texas A&M GPR of 3.5, and a cumulative
Honors course GPR of 3.25, and meet other program participation
requirements. Students are encouraged to work through their college
106 Honors and Undergraduate Research
and/or departmental advisor to ensure satisfactory completion of the

distinction requirements.
These Honors transcript distinctions are separate and distinct from

“Latin Honors” such as cum laude, summa cum laude or magna cum
laude, which are conferred by the Office of the Registrar and are
based upon cumulative GPR and residency requirements (See http://
registrar.tamu.edu/Graduation-Degree-Programs/Graduation-Diplomas/
Graduation-with-Honors).
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TRANSITION ACADEMIC disciplines to graduate from an enriched, intellectually-stimulating

curriculum.
PROGRAMS LAUNCH joins the university community in making Texas A&M a

welcoming environment for all individuals. We are committed to helping
Transition Academic Programs our students understand the cultures which set us apart and appreciate
the values that bring us together.
Transition Academic Programs provides academic advising services for
students transitioning between majors and programming for students As a LAUNCH: Learning Community, FOCUS offers first-year Regents’
transitioning from high school to college. Campus-wide programs Scholarship recipients a full-year experience while they build Foundations
coordinated by Transition Academic Programs include Aggie Gateways of Continued Undergraduate Success (FOCUS). During the first year on
to Success and the Texas A&M Blinn TEAM (Transfer Enrollment to A&M) campus, FOCUS students delve into connection, achievement. respect
Program. and exploration as guiding principles for personal development and
individual responsibility in university life. Students meet weekly in one In-
Academic Advising for Students in FOCUS Session of UGST 181 (zero-credit, S/U) each semester and benefit
from professional staff guidance, undergraduate Community Leaders, in-
Transition hall programming, and monthly activities. FOCUS provides additional
Transition Academic Programs helps students who are changing majors academic coaching, supplemental instruction, and tutoring and the
develop a realistic academic plan, transition into a new degree-granting option of joining an interest-centered track. Tracks require more student
major, and progress toward timely graduation. Currently enrolled Texas commitment during the year but provide additional opportunities for field-
A&M students who move into Transition Academic Programs are only specific activities, mentoring by faculty or professional school students,
guaranteed one semester to complete necessary requirements to move and higher levels of interaction. With an academic advisor's guidance,
into a degree-granting major. students may register for a small 25-student reserved section. FOCUS
students are required to live in the FOCUS Living-Learning Community
Aggie Gateway to Success in Haas Hall and to participate in FOCUS orientation sessions prior to
fall semester. Regents’ Scholars register for the program through the
Qualified students are selected for provisional admission by the Office Living-Learning Programs application in the Residence Life housing
of Admissions to participate in the Aggie Gateway to Success (AGS) portal during the spring prior to enrolling at Texas A&M University.
program during the summer prior to their first fall semester at Texas Students who are not eligible for Regents’ Scholarships may register and
A&M University. Participating students are assigned 6 hours of University request placement on the wait list.
Core Curriculum courses plus an Academic Success Center study skills
class and participate in a learning community for the second summer
session (July-August). Students who pass all assigned summer courses
with at least a 2.0 grade point average earn the right to continue as a
fully admitted student for the fall semester. Successful AGS students
may compete for acceptance in any major program for which they meet
regular change of curriculum requirements. Students are advised by
Transition Academic Programs advisors about the best way to complete
these requirements. Gateway students may apply for summer Financial
Aid. Participants must reside on campus during the summer.
The Texas A&M Blinn TEAM Program

The Texas A&M-Blinn TEAM Program (TEAM) is a collaborative, co-
enrollment partnership between Texas A&M University and Blinn
College. To be considered for participation in the TEAM program, a
prospective student must apply for regular freshman admission and
meet all admission criteria. TEAM students enroll in a minimum of 12
total credit hours per semester, divided between Texas A&M and Blinn.
TEAM students are able to transition into degree-granting departments at
Texas A&M via the change of curriculum process if they have: Completed
45 Blinn and 15 Texas A&M credit hours, maintained required grades
at both schools, and satisfied departmental entry criteria (to include
any internal application processes). It is sometimes possible for TEAM
students to transition in less than two years. TEAM students are able
to access student services and programs on both campuses, to include
participation in the Corps of Cadets and Greek Life. They may apply for
on-campus housing at A&M, as well as financial aid (based upon their
combined credit hours from both schools).
FOCUS Learning Community

LAUNCH promotes student success by providing high impact educational
experiences and challenges motivated students in all academic
108 University Studies Degrees
UNIVERSITY STUDIES
DEGREES Texas A&M University Galveston

Campus
The University Studies Degree provides students the flexibility to combine
areas of study that are of special interest. The combination of courses • University Studies - BS, Marine Environmental Law and Policy
may not be possible through existing degree plans. This flexibility may Concentration (p. 667)
be attractive to students who have particular career paths or post- • University Studies - BS, Maritime Public Policy and Communication
baccalaureate degree paths in mind. Concentration (p. 668)
• University Studies - BS, Oceans and One Health Concentration
A University Studies Degree consists of a concentration of 21-24 (p. 687)
hours and two minors of 15-18 hours each and requires 120 hours for
• University Studies - BS, Tourism and Coastal Community
completion. One of the two minors must be completed in a college
Development Concentration (p. 669)
outside of the college that provides the concentration for the student’s
degree. A University Studies major will be considered a student in the
college that offers the concentration and will receive academic advising
services from that college. The student’s diploma will list Bachelor of Arts
or Bachelor of Science in University Studies.
Information on specific University Studies degree programs is listed with

individual colleges.

• University Studies - BA, Journalism Studies Concentration (p. 560)
• University Studies - BA, Race, Gender, Ethnicity Concentration
(p. 561)
• University Studies - BA, Religious Thought, Practices and Cultures
Concentration (p. 563)
• University Studies - BA, Society, Ethics and Law Concentration
(p. 564)
• University Studies - BS, Biomedical Sciences Concentration (p. 654)
• University Studies - BS, Business Concentration (p. 283)
• University Studies - BS, Child Professional Services (non-certification
program) Concentration (p. 300)
• University Studies - BS, Dance Concentration (p. 323)
• University Studies - BS, Environmental Business Concentration
(p. 183)
• University Studies - BS, Geographic Information Science and
Technology Concentration (p. 448)
• University Studies - BS, Geography Concentration (p. 448)
• University Studies - BS, Global Arts Planning, Design, and
Construction Concentration (p. 230)
• University Studies - BS, Health Humanities Concentration (p. 565)
• University Studies - BS, Leadership Studies Concentration (p. 135)
• University Studies - BS, Liberal Arts Concentration (p. 566)
• University Studies - BS, Mathematics for Business Concentration
(p. 642)
• University Studies - BS, Mathematics for Pre-Professionals
• University Studies - BS, Mathematics for Teaching Concentration
(p. 644)
• University Studies - BS, Race, Gender, Ethnicity Concentration
(p. 567)
• University Studies - BS, Science for Secondary Teaching
• University Studies - BS, Sports Conditioning Concentration (p. 324)
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INTERDISCIPLINARY DEGREE • Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (http://

catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
PROGRAMS interdisciplinary/ecology-evolutionary-biology-phd)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/genetics-phd)
Majors • Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/marine-
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences biology-phd)
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies (p. 182) • Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Environmental Plant
Sciences (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
College of Geosciences interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/molecular-environmental-plant-
sciences-ms)
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies (p. 429)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
School of Law graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/
neuroscience-phd)
• Bachelor of Arts/Science and Juris Doctor Program (p. 109)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Toxicology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/
Minors toxicology-phd)
• Neuroscience Minor (p. 110) • Doctor of Philosophy in Water Management and Hydrological
Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
Certificates interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/water-management-hydrological-
science-phd)
• Neuroscience Certificate (p. 111)
Masters Bachelor of Arts/Science and Juris

• Master of Agribusiness in Agribusiness (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ Doctor Program
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/mab)
Prior to enrolling in the School of Law, students must have completed
• Master of Biotechnology in Biotechnology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
at least 75% of their required undergraduate credit hours plus all
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/mbiot)
undergraduate degree requirements that cannot be fulfilled through
• Master of Science in Energy (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ completion of coursework offered by the School of Law. Upon successful
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/energy-ms) completion of the first year of coursework required of full-time students
• Master of Science in Genetics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ at the School of Law (or at whatever later point students successfully
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/genetics-ms) complete at the School of Law the required number of credit hours
• Master of Science in Marine Biology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ remaining for their undergraduate degree), 3+3 students will be awarded
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/marine- their bachelor’s degree. Those equivalent credit hours will also count
biology-ms) toward the 90 hours that students must earn for their Juris Doctor
• Master of Science in Molecular and Environmental Plant degree.
Credit for advanced placement, transfer, and dual credit courses are
interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/molecular-environmental-plant-
subject to the approval of each student’s undergraduate degree program.
sciences-ms)
Students must complete the core curriculum requirements, thirty-six
• Master of Science in Neuroscience (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ upper-level credit hours to satisfy university residency requirements
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/ (at least twelve upper-level credit hours must be in the major), and all
neuroscience-ms) additional graduation requirements published in their undergraduate
• Master of Science in Toxicology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ catalog.
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/toxicology-ms)
• Master of Science in Water Management and Hydrological Student Application Process
Students should meet with pre-law advisor at Texas A&M University as
interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/water-management-hydrological-
soon as possible (at the latest by the completion of sixty acceptable
science-ms)
degree program credit hours). Students must meet with their academic
• Master of Water Management and Hydrological Science in Water advisor at Texas A&M University no later than completion of sixty
Management and Hydrological Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ acceptable credit hours and must prepare a tentative degree plan for
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/mwm) entry into the 3+3 program (all core curriculum hours, credit hours
required to satisfy residency and major requirements, and graduation
Doctoral requirements to be included).
• Doctor of Philosophy in Agribusiness and Managerial
After completing between forty-five and sixty hours of credit, the student
Economics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
prepares for LSAT, takes test, and applies to the School of Law or applies
interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary/agribusiness-managerial-
to the School of Law through the “10% Rule.” The 10% Rule is a new
economics-phd)
American Bar Association Standard that allows a law school to admit up
110 Neuroscience
to 10% of its incoming class from its home institution without requiring LAW 7042 Torts 4
those students to take the LSAT. In particular, the 10% Rule requires LAW 7418 Legislation and Regulation 3
th
that the student must have scored at or above the 85 percentile on the
LAW 7001 Analysis, Research, and Writing I 3
ACT or SAT; and that the student must be ranked in the top 10% of their
undergraduate class through six semesters of academic work or have Semester Credit Hours 14
achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above through six semesters of Spring
academic work. LAW 7005 Civil Procedure 4
LAW 7017 Contracts 4
In the fall of a student's junior year (having completed approximately
sixty credit hours), students apply for admission to the School of Law LAW 7032 Property 4
through the normal law school admissions process. During the fall and LAW 7002 Analysis, Research, and Writing II 3
spring of the student's junior year:, the School of Law admissions office Semester Credit Hours 15
interviews selected applicants and makes decision on whether to accept
Total Semester Credit Hours 29
or deny each applicant. Successful applicants begin law school in the fall
of the accepted year. Additional information about the law school’s course of study, as well
as its academic rules, can be found at https://law.tamu.edu/current-
Students applying through the 3+3 program must have an undergraduate
students/registrar-student-services/rules-policies.
grade point ratio of at least 3.25. Each student is allowed one semester
Neuroscience
of grades below a 3.25. If a student requests to be considered for the 10%
Rule, that student must have attained a 3.5 (or above) grade point ratio
through six semesters.
Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience
All students applying through the 3+3 program must complete normal
Chair: J. Welsh
procedures required by the School of Law for admission (including
application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and LSAT [if Neuroscience is a field devoted to the scientific study of the nervous
applicable]). In addition, those students must interview with the School system, from its molecular/cellular underpinnings to the organization of
of Law during the application process and submit secondary application neural circuits, and the manifestation of this biological/neurochemical
materials designed for prospective 3+3 students. machinery as behavioral, physiological and psychological processes. It
aims to detail both how the normal system operates and how alterations
The decision of whether to admit a student to the School of Law,
in function contribute to clinical diseases, such as mental illness,
including any student who has applied to or been accepted into any 3+3
dementia, developmental disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, chronic
program at the undergraduate level, rests exclusively with the School of
pain, drug addiction, and the loss of function with aging or neural injury.
Law.
Minors
Awarding of Undergraduate Degree
Neuroscience Minor (p. 110)
Timeline
Students entering law school through the 3+3 program must enroll at Certificates
the School of Law on a full-time basis. Their undergraduate degree
Neuroscience Certificate (p. 111)
will be awarded after successful completion of all coursework required
Neuroscience - Minor
for full-time, first-year law students at the TAMU School of Law (or at
whatever later point students successfully complete at the School of Law
the required number of credit hours remaining for their undergraduate
A minor in Neuroscience is considered an interdisciplinary minor with
degree), and successful completion of all undergraduate degree and
course selections in the Departments of Biology, Psychology, Philosophy
graduation requirements at TAMU.
and Veterinary Integrative Biosciences. Please be aware that each course
The student will be responsible for initiating graduation procedures with selection may have prerequisite requirements that must be met.
the Office of the Registrar to verify completion of degree requirements.
To apply for admission to the Minor in Neuroscience, students must
The participating undergraduate department or program will complete
complete the Minor Approval Form. It must be signed by the NRSC
the required degree audit, approve the necessary substitutions, and clear
academic advisor and then submitted to your major advisor.
the student to graduate. Students accepted into the 3+3 program will be
able to graduate after completion of all of their undergraduate degree and
graduation requirements at TAMU, but no earlier than completion of the
Program Requirements
required first-year full-time coursework at Texas A&M University School The coursework listed represents various sub-disciplines within the field
of Law. of Neuroscience and would give the student an overall knowledge base
fitting a minor in Neuroscience. No grade below a C is acceptable to meet
Program Requirements minor requirements.
First Year Code Title Semester Credit

Fall Semester Hours
Credit Select from the following: 15
Hours NRSC 277/ Introduction to Neuroscience
LAW 7021 Criminal Law 4 VIBS 277
111
NRSC 289 Special Topics in... inquiry-based research (or an internship), which will be completed under
NRSC 311/ Psychology of Animal Behavior the supervision of a TAMIN faculty member.
PSYC 311
NRSC 320/ Sensation-Perception Steps:
PSYC 320 Normally, students should apply to the Neuroscience Certificate program
NRSC 331/ Social Neuroscience approximately two years before they plan to graduate. For the first
PSYC 331 two years of the program (Fall 2014-Spring 2016), students who are
NRSC 332/ Neuroscience of Learning and further along in the program may apply (and are expected to complete all
PSYC 332 Memory requirements). To apply, students must:
NRSC 333/ Biology of Psychological Disorders 1. Identify a faculty advisor who is willing to supervise Directed Studies
PSYC 333 in Research (NRSC 485/491). Working with the faculty advisor, the
NRSC 335/ Physiological Psychology student must develop a brief (one paragraph) description of the
PSYC 335 proposed line of research.
NRSC 340/ Psychology of Learning 2. Complete the Neuroscience Certificate Program form and have the
PSYC 340 faculty advisor sign it.
NRSC 360/ Health Psychology and Behavioral 3. Submit the form to the TAMIN Coordinator in the Interdisciplinary Life
PSYC 360 Medicine Sciences Building, Room 3148.
NRSC 401/ Developmental Neurotoxicology
Students must maintain the required GPA for their major.
VIBS 401
NRSC 407/ Core Ideas in Neuroscience Students must present their research at one TAMU Student Research
VIBS 407 Week and a poster at the Annual TAMIN Neuroscience Symposium held
NRSC 434/ Regulatory and Behavioral in the spring semester.
BIOL 434 Neuroscience
Students are expected to file a degree plan for their major within the
NRSC 450/ Mammalian Functional
administering department at the start of their junior year.
VIBS 450 Neuroanatomy
NRSC 485 Directed Studies Students wishing to obtain an Honors Neuroscience Certificate must
NRSC 489 Special Topics in… maintain a GPA of 3.5. Please visit the Honors Office in Henderson Hall
NRSC 491 Research to request honors credit and to complete any paperwork required by that
office.
PHIL 320 Philosophy of Mind
BIOL 388 Principles of Animal Physiology Program Requirements
BIOL 435 Laboratory for Regulatory and
Behavioral Neuroscience Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Required Courses
1
The minor must be declared before the student has completed 95 credit Research 4
hours. NRSC 485 Directed Studies
NRSC 491 Research
Student must make a grade of C or better.
2
Select one of the following: 3
For Psychology students, no more than 6 credit hours can be counted NRSC 277/ Introduction to Neuroscience
toward both the Neuroscience Minor and the Psychology Major. VIBS 277
A total of 6 hours of directed research (485/491) may be counted toward NRSC 340/ Psychology of Learning
the minor. Directed studies may be conducted with any member of the PSYC 340
faculty of Neuroscience. Research experiences must be approved by the NRSC 434/ Regulatory and Behavioral
NRSC faculty mentor. BIOL 434 Neuroscience
NRSC 681 Seminar 1
Neuroscience - Certificate Prescribed electives 8
NRSC 277/ Introduction to Neuroscience
The Neuroscience Certificate, offered by the Texas A&M Institute for
VIBS 277
Neuroscience (TAMIN), provides students with the opportunity to acquire
enhanced training in research in various aspects of the nervous system NRSC 311/ Psychology of Animal Behavior
of humans and other animals. Students in this Certificate Program will PSYC 311
gain a broader understanding of how the nervous system functions NRSC 320/ Sensation-Perception
during health and disease through enriched experiences in areas of PSYC 320
molecular, structural, physiological, cognitive, behavioral, computational, NRSC 331/ Social Neuroscience
or bioengineering neuroscience. The Neuroscience Certificate requires PSYC 331
completion of 16 hours of course work in designated courses. Students NRSC 332/ Neuroscience of Learning and
must complete, prior to graduation, a combination of coursework and PSYC 332 Memory
112 Neuroscience - Certificate
NRSC 333/ Biology of Psychological Disorders

PSYC 333
NRSC 335/ Physiological Psychology
PSYC 335
NRSC 340/ Psychology of Learning
PSYC 340
NRSC 360/ Health Psychology and Behavioral
PSYC 360 Medicine
NRSC 401/ Developmental Neurotoxicology
VIBS 401
NRSC 434/ Regulatory and Behavioral
BIOL 434 Neuroscience
NRSC 450/ Mammalian Functional
VIBS 450 Neuroanatomy
Other electives
BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I
BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II
BICH 431/ Molecular Genetics
GENE 431
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and
Physiology I
Physiology II
BIOL 388 Principles of Animal Physiology
BIOL 413 Cell Biology
BIOL 423 Cell Biology Laboratory
GENE 302 Principles of Genetics
GENE 405/ Mammalian Genetics
BIMS 405
GENE 431/ Molecular Genetics
BICH 431
NUTR 469/ Experimental Nutrition and Food
FSTC 469 Science Laboratory
PHIL 320 Philosophy of Mind
1
No more than six credits can be used towards the Neuroscience
Certificate. This limit does not preclude students from taking
additional hours. Those hours will not, however, count towards the 16
credit hours needed to complete the Neuroscience Certificate.
2
If a student takes more than one course, it can count towards their
electives.
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE Office. Information about departmental scholarships can be obtained

from the departments directly.
AND LIFE SCIENCES College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Administrative Officers Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Each major can be planned to prepare students for graduate study or
Vice Chancellor and Dean - Mark A. Hussey, Ph.D. admission to professional schools in medicine, dentistry, veterinary
medicine, other health professions, and law. Students in programs, such
Executive Associate Dean - Alan Sams, Ph.D.
as biochemistry, genetics, and nutritional sciences, are highly recruited
Associate Dean for Academic Operations - Kim E. Dooley, Ph.D. for medicine, nursing, and other health professions. Animal science and
wildlife and fisheries sciences are among several excellent choices for
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Faculty Development - David students interested in veterinary medicine. Students with a background
W. Reed, Ph.D. in natural resources, the agricultural industry, forensics, or life sciences
can use that knowledge well if they choose to enter law school. An
Associate Dean for Student Development - Chris L. Skaggs, Ph.D.
environmental lawyer with a degree in a natural resource area is better
Assistant Dean for Student Success - Danielle A. Harris, Ph.D. equipped to incorporate the science with the law.
Advising is provided for each student in the college through offices in the
General Statement individual academic departments. Departmental faculty and professional
Ensuring an adequate and safe food supply for a rapidly expanding world advisors provide assistance on course selection and other academic
population, succeeding in a global economy, and maintaining our planet’s issues. They also serve as mentors for career planning and admission
natural resources and biodiversity are some of the challenges that are to graduate or professional school. Advisors serve as professional
being met by graduates from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. consultants for students in the College with the objective of avoiding
Our students apply knowledge to solve problems as scientists, business problems if possible and solving problems if needed.
leaders, engineers, educators, physicians, and other professionals.
Enthusiastic and competitive students, a distinguished faculty, innovative Requirements for Graduation
teaching methods, outstanding advisors, and abundant experiential
Requirements for graduation are listed in the Texas A&M University
learning opportunities, result in the College of Agriculture and Life
Student Rules and this catalog. With the exception of general elective
Sciences being considered one of the top colleges of agriculture and life
requirements, courses taken to satisfy degree requirements must be
sciences in the country.
taken for letter grades.
Our 30 majors and 25 minors provide students technical expertise and
a broad education so that they can meet the challenges of feeding International and Cultural Diversity
the world, improving health, protecting the environment, growing
our economy, and enriching youth. Abilities to think creatively and
Requirement
critically, solving problems, making decisions and communicating Texas A&M University requires its students to meet an International and
effectively are developed, along with learning how to work with people Cultural Diversity requirement as part of the Graduation requirements.
of varied backgrounds. Relating well with others, leadership and Meeting this requirement will require the careful selection of courses.
followership are vital to professional success. Faculty members who The student is directed to the Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree
teach undergraduate classes include many who are recognized nationally (p. 27) section of this catalog for detailed information regarding this
and internationally for research and other accomplishments in their requirement and also is encouraged to seek the advice of the student’s
disciplines. Interested undergraduates also have a chance to be a part of academic advisor.
research projects themselves.
Internships
There are many opportunities for high impact courses and programs,
Internships provide real-world experience in industries related to a
such as undergraduate research, international experiences, internships,
student’s education and professional career preparation. Students
and field study. The college has study abroad programs in the
return to campus with a broader perspective and more intense interest
Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania, Africa, and the Caribbean. All students
in their education. The experiences are so valuable that many students
are encouraged to participate in at least one of these high impact
complete more than one internship. Most departments in the College
activities before graduation. Honors programs are available in many
offer academic credit for the satisfactory completion of an internship. In
of the college’s academic departments. There are numerous student
fact, an internship is required for graduation in some degree programs.
organizations that are sponsored by departments or the college such as
the Freshman Leadership Experience and the College of Agriculture and The Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship
Life Sciences Student Council. These organizations promote interaction Program places students from the College of Agriculture and Life
among students who share interests and foster leadership skills. Sciences in policy-based internships in Austin, TX, Washington, D.C. and
Rome, Italy for a semester or summer. Selection for the program is based
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and its departments offer
upon factors such as academic performance, leadership, and a student’s
a variety of scholarships to students on a competitive basis. Many
general interest in learning the policy process.
are reserved for incoming freshmen or transfer students. Additional
information and application forms for college-level scholarships for Graduate Study
current students can be obtained from the Scholarships & Financial Aid
114 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
All departments in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offer

graduate degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels. Many departments
Department of Biochemistry and
offer courses and programs online. Biophysics
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (p. 143)
Students are encouraged to contact the department in which they wish
to obtain information about graduate study. Information on admission, • Bachelor of Science in Genetics (p. 144)
programs available, etc., can be found in the Texas A&M University
Graduate and Professional Catalog. Department of Biological and Agricultural
Teacher Certification Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Systems Management (p. 147)
Texas teacher certification in agricultural science is available through the
• Bachelor of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications.
(p. 148) — offered in conjunction with the College of Engineering
Certification is granted through the State Board of Educator Certification
(SBEC) upon a student’s completion of the course of study administered
by the department. The undergraduate major in agricultural science Department of Ecosystem Science and
includes all coursework required for teacher certification. The Management
requirements can be completed with any major in the College of
• Bachelor of Science in Ecological Restoration (p. 151)
Agriculture and Life Sciences. See an advisor in Agricultural Science,
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, • Bachelor of Science in Forestry (p. 152)
for more information. • Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Ecology and Management, Ranch
Management Option (p. 153)
Majors • Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Ecology and
Management, Rangeland Resources Option (p. 155)
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences • Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources (p. 156)
• Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources (p. 156) • Bachelor of Science in Spatial Sciences (p. 158)
Department of Agricultural Economics Department of Entomology

• Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness (p. 120) • Bachelor of Science in Entomology (p. 161)
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Finance and Real • Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Investigative Sciences, Pre-Law
Estate Option (p. 122) Emphasis (p. 163)
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Food Marketing • Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Investigative Sciences, Science
Systems Option (p. 123) Emphasis (p. 165)
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Policy and Economic
Analysis Option (p. 124) Department of Horticultural Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Rural • Bachelor of Arts in Horticulture (p. 168)
Entrepreneurship Option (p. 125)
• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (p. 169)
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Master of Public
Service and Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 126)
Department of Nutrition and Food Science
Department of Agricultural Leadership, • Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology, Food Industry
Option (p. 172)
Education, and Communications • Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology, Food Science
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications and Journalism Option (p. 174)
(p. 132) • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Didactic Program in Dietetics Track
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership and Development (p. 176)
(p. 133) • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, General Nutrition Track (p. 177)
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science (p. 134) • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Molecular and Experimental Track
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Leadership Studies (p. 179)
Department of Plant Pathology and
Department of Animal Science Microbiology
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Production/Industry Option
• Bachelor of Science in Bioenvironmental Sciences (p. 181)
(p. 138)
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies (p. 182)
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Science Option (p. 140)
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Environmental Business
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Department of Poultry Science Department of Biological and Agricultural

• Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science, Industry Emphasis (p. 185) Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science, Technical Emphasis • Agricultural Systems Management Minor (p. 150)
(p. 186)
Department of Recreation, Park and Department of Ecosystem Science and

Tourism Sciences Management
• Forestry Minor (p. 158)
• Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences with
• Rangeland Ecology and Management Minor (p. 159)
Certificate (p. 189)
• Spatial Sciences Minor (p. 159)
• Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources (p. 156)
Department of Soil and Crop Sciences Department of Entomology

• Entomology Minor (p. 166)
• Bachelor of Science in Plant and Environmental Soil Science, Crops
Department of Horticultural Sciences

Emphasis (p. 197)
• Bachelor of Science in Plant and Environmental Soil Science, Soil and
Water Emphasis (p. 198) • Horticulture Minor (p. 170)
• Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass Science (p. 199)
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Microbiology
Sciences • Bioenvironmental Sciences Minor (p. 184)
• Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources (p. 156)
• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Aquatic Department of Poultry Science
Ecology and Conservation Option (p. 205) • Poultry Science Minor (p. 187)
• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Vertebrate
Zoology Option (p. 206) Department of Recreation, Park and
• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Wildlife
Ecology and Conservation Option (p. 208)
Tourism Science
• Park and Natural Resource Management Minor (p. 192)
Minors • Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Minor (p. 193)
• Tourism Management Minor (p. 193)
Minors consist of a group of specified courses totaling between 15 and
• Youth Development Minor (p. 193)
18 credit hours. Students who are eligible to enroll in a minor should
Department of Soil and Crop Sciences

contact an advisor in the department offering the minor. Minors available
in the college are listed.
• Agronomy Minor (p. 200)
Department of Agricultural Economics • Environmental Soil Science Minor (p. 200)
• Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Minor • Plant Breeding Minor (p. 201)
• Agricultural Economics Minor (p. 129)
• AgriFood Sales Minor (p. 129) Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
• Financial Planning Minor (p. 130) Sciences
• Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Minor (p. 209)
Department of Agricultural Leadership,
Education, and Communications Certificates
• Agricultural Communications and Journalism Minor (p. 135) Certificate programs document expertise in an area beyond a major or
• Extension Education Minor (p. 136) minor. Information on requirements for certificate programs is available
from the advisor of the department offering the certificate. Certificate
• International Agricultural Development Minor (p. 136)
programs available in the college are listed.
• Leadership Minor (p. 136)
Department of Biochemistry and Department of Agricultural Economics

• International Trade and Agriculture Certificate (p. 130)
Biophysics
• Biochemistry Minor (p. 146) Department of Animal Science
• Genetics Minor (p. 146) • Equine Science Certificate (p. 141)
• Meat Science Certificate (p. 141)
116 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department of Ecosystem Science and Department of Animal Science

Management • Master of Agriculture in Animal Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/
• Watershed Certificate (p. 159)
animal-science/magr)
Department of Entomology • Master of Equine Industry Management in Equine Industry

Management (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
• Public Health Entomology Certificate (p. 167) interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/animal-science/equine-
industry-reproduction-ms)
Department of Horticultural Sciences • Master of Science in Animal Breeding (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
• Enology Certificate (p. 170) graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/
animal-science/animal-breeding-ms)
Department of Recreation, Park and • Master of Science in Animal Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Tourism Science graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/

animal-science/ms)
• Community Recreation and Park Administration Certificate (p. 194) • Master of Science in Physiology of Reproduction (http://
• Hospitality Management Certificate (p. 194) catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
• Parks and Conservation Certificate (p. 194) agriculture-life-sciences/animal-science/physiology-reproduction-ms)
• Professional Event Manager Certificate (p. 195)
• Tourism Management Certificate (p. 195) Department of Biochemistry and
• Youth Development Certificate (p. 195) Biophysics
• Master of Science in Biochemistry (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Masters graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences biochemistry-biophysics/biochemistry-ms)
• Master of Natural Resources Development in Natural Resources

Development (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
Department of Biological and Agricultural
interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/recreation-park-tourism- Engineering
sciences/mnrd) • Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Systems Management (http://
• Master of Science in Plant Breeding (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/ agriculture-life-sciences/biological-agricultural-engineering/systems-
horticultural-sciences/plant-breeding-ms) management-magr)
• Master of Engineering in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Department of Agricultural Economics —offered in conjunction with the College of Engineering (http://
• Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Economics (http://
agriculture-life-sciences/biological-agricultural-engineering/meng)
agriculture-life-sciences/agricultural-economics/agriculture-masters) • Master of Science in Agricultural Systems Management (http://
• Master of Science in Agricultural Economics (http://
agriculture-life-sciences/biological-agricultural-engineering/systems-
management-ms)
agriculture-life-sciences/agricultural-economics/ms)
• Master of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering—
Department of Agricultural Leadership, offered in conjunction with the College of Engineering (http://
Education, and Communications agriculture-life-sciences/biological-agricultural-engineering/
• Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Development (http:// biological-agriculture-engineering-ms)
agriculture-life-sciences/agricultural-leadership-education- Department of Ecosystem Science and
communications/agricultural-development-agriculture-masters)
• Master of Education in Agricultural Leadership, Education and
Management
• Master of Agriculture in Ecosystem Science and Management (http://
Communication—offered in conjunction with the College of Education
and Human Development (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
agriculture-life-sciences/ecosystem-science-management/magr)
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/
agricultural-leadership-education-communications/med) • Master of Natural Resources Development in Natural Resources
• Master of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education and
interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/ecosystem-science-
management/mnrd)
and Human Development (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/ • Master of Science in Ecosystem Science and Management (http://
agricultural-leadership-education-communications/ms) catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
agriculture-life-sciences/ecosystem-science-management/ms)
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Department of Entomology Department of Soil and Crop Sciences

• Master of Science in Entomology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ • Master of Science in Agronomy (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/ colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/soil-crop-
entomology/ms) sciences/agronomy-ms)
• Master of Science in Plant Breeding (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Department of Horticultural Sciences graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/
• Master of Agriculture in Horticulture (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ soil-crop-sciences/plant-breeding-ms)
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/ • Master of Science in Soil Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
horticultural-sciences/magr) colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/soil-crop-
• Master of Science in Horticulture (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ sciences/soil-science-ms)
horticultural-sciences/horticulture-ms) Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
• Master of Science in Plant Breeding (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Sciences
• Master of Natural Resources Development in Natural Resources
horticultural-sciences/plant-breeding-ms)
Department of Nutrition and Food Science interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/wildlife-fisheries-sciences/

mnrd)
• Master of Agriculture in Food Science and Technology (http:// • Master of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (http://
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/ catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
agriculture-life-sciences/nutrition-food-science/magr) agriculture-life-sciences/wildlife-fisheries-sciences/ms)
• Master of Science in Food Science and Technology (http:// • Master of Wildlife Science in Wildlife Science (http://
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/ catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
agriculture-life-sciences/nutrition-food-science/food-science- agriculture-life-sciences/wildlife-fisheries-sciences/mwsc)
technology-ms)
• Master of Science in Nutrition (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ Doctoral
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/nutrition-
food-science/nutrition-ms) College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Department of Plant Pathology and graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/
Microbiology horticultural-sciences/plant-breeding-phd)
• Master of Science in Plant Pathology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/

Department of Agricultural Economics
plant-pathology-microbiology/ms) • Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics (http://
Department of Poultry Science agriculture-life-sciences/agricultural-economics/phd)
• Master of Agriculture in Poultry Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/

Department of Agricultural Leadership,
poultry-science/magr) Education, and Communications
• Master of Science in Poultry Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ • Doctor of Education in Agricultural Education—offered as a joint
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/ program with Texas Tech University when offered by Distance
poultry-science/ms) Education (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/agricultural-leadership-
Department of Recreation, Park and education-communications/edd)
Tourism Sciences • Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Leadership, Education and

• Master of Natural Resources Development in Natural Resources and Human Development (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
Development (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools- colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/
interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/recreation-park-tourism- agricultural-leadership-education-communications/phd)
sciences/mnrd)
• Master of Recreation and Resources Development in Recreation and
Resources Development (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-
Department of Animal Science
schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/recreation-park- • Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Breeding (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
tourism-sciences/mrrd) graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/
animal-science/animal-breeding-phd)
• Master of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences (http://
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/ • Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
agriculture-life-sciences/recreation-park-tourism-sciences/ms) graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/
animal-science/phd)
118 Interdepartmental Degree Programs
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology of Reproduction (http://

Department of Poultry Science
agriculture-life-sciences/animal-science/physiology-reproduction- • Doctor of Philosophy in Poultry Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
phd) graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/
poultry-science/phd)
Department of Biochemistry and

Department of Recreation, Park and
Biophysics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Tourism Sciences
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/ • Doctor of Philosophy in Recreation, Park and Tourism
biochemistry-biophysics/phd) Sciences (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/recreation-park-tourism-
Department of Biological and Agricultural sciences/phd)
Engineering Department of Soil and Crop Sciences

• Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Agricultural Engineering • Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
(http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools- graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/
interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/biological-agricultural- soil-crop-sciences/agronomy-phd)
engineering/phd)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Department of Ecosystem Science and soil-crop-sciences/plant-breeding-phd)
Management • Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
• Doctor of Philosophy in Ecosystem Science and Management (http://
soil-crop-sciences/soil-science-phd)
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

agriculture-life-sciences/ecosystem-science-management/phd)
Department of Entomology Sciences

• Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ • Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (http://
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/ catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
entomology/phd) agriculture-life-sciences/wildlife-fisheries-sciences/phd)
Department of Horticultural Sciences Interdepartmental Degree Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture—also offered as cooperative
The Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources degree is an
program with Texas A&M University - Kingsville (http://
interdepartmental degree in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
It is offered in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management
agriculture-life-sciences/horticultural-sciences/horticulture-phd)
(p. 150), the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Sciences,
• Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ (p. 187) and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/ (p. 203).
horticultural-sciences/plant-breeding-phd)
Majors
Department of Nutrition and Food Science • Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources (p. 156)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology (http://
agriculture-life-sciences/nutrition-food-science/food-science- Department of Agricultural
technology-phd)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
Economics
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/nutrition- The Department of Agricultural Economics offers a Bachelor of Science
food-science/nutrition-phd) degree in Agricultural Economics. The BS degree in Agricultural
Economics offers students four options: Finance and Real Estate,
Department of Plant Pathology and Food Marketing Systems, Policy and Economic Analysis, and Rural
Entrepreneurship. The course requirements for the freshman and
Microbiology sophomore years are the same for all Agricultural Economics options.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ In conjunction with the Bush School of Government and Public Service,
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/agriculture-life-sciences/ the department offers a five-year program that allows a student to
plant-pathology-microbiology/phd) receive a BS in AGEC and a Master's of Public Service and Administration
degree. In addition, in conjunction with the Mays Business School, the
department also offers a BS in Agribusiness.
119
Department of Agricultural Economics Menzies, Max D, Lecturer

Agricultural Economics
Honors Plan MS, Texas A&M University, 2004
The Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University
Mjelde, James W, Professor
offers academically talented Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
majors an opportunity to study, experience, learn, and grow. This honors
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1985
plan will enrich your college experience by offering curricular challenge
and stimulating your interest in research. Through the Agricultural Moore, Christopher M, Lecturer
Economics departmental honors plan, you will have an opportunity to Agricultural Economics
work closely with faculty members and have in-depth conversations MBA, Texas A&M University Commerce, 2013
about class topics as well their areas of research. You will develop the
vital problem solving and critical thinking skills that are valued in today’s Ng, Desmond W, Associate Professor
fast-paced business culture. Honors distinctions will demonstrate your Agricultural Economics
ability to handle a challenging curriculum, which can be particularly PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001
useful if you are planning to attend graduate school or law school. The
Penson, John B, Professor
challenging coursework and fascinating co-curricular activities offered
through this program will enhance your academic success.
The Department of Agricultural Economics Honors Plan is administrered
Price, Edwin C, Professor
through the Undergraduate Programs Office, located in Room 214 of the
Agriculture and Life Sciences Building. For more information, contact the
PHD, University of Kentucky, 1973
Undergraduate Programs Office, (979) 845-4911, or visit our website at
http://agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/current-students/honors/ and Richardson, James W, Professor
select the Future or Current Students link. Agricultural Economics
PHD, Oklahoma State University, 1978
Faculty
Rister, M E, Professor
Bessler, David A, Professor
PHD, Michigan State University, 1981
PHD, University of California, Davis, 1977
Salin, Victoria S, Professor
Boadu, Frederick O, Professor
PHD, Purdue University, 1996
Senarath Dharmasena, Kalu A, Instructional Assistant Professor
Buenger, Sarah D, Lecturer
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010
MS, College for Financial Planning, 2015
Shaw, William D, Professor
Conner, James R, Senior Professor
PHD, University of Colorado, 1985
Siebert, John W, Professor
Harness, Nathaniel J, Instructional Associate Professor
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1978
PHD, Texas Tech University, 2007
Stebbins, Richard A, Professor
Ishdorj, Ariun, Associate Professor
JD, Texas Tech School of Law, 2005
PHD, Iowa State University, 2008
MS, Texas Tech University, 2005
Leatham, David J, Professor
Stevens, Reid, Assistant Professor
Litzenberg, Kerry K, Professor
Vedenov, Dmitry, Associate Professor
PHD, The Ohio State University, 2001
McCarl, Bruce A, Distinguished Professor
Williams, Gary W, Professor
PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1973
120 Agribusiness - BS
Woodward, Richard T, Professor

Upper-Level Entry into Agribusiness
PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1997 The requirements and procedures for consideration for upper level are as
follows:
Wu, Ximing, Professor
Agricultural Economics 1. In order to be considered for upper-level and possible admission into
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 2003 the program of study in agribusiness, a student must have:
a. Satisfactorily completed at least 60 semester credit hours.
Zhang, Yu, Assistant Professor b. Satisfactorily completed all of the following eight courses:
Agricultural Economics Code Title Semester
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010 Credit
Hours
Majors ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3
Agribusiness ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3

AGEC 217 Fundamentals of Agricultural 3
• Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness (p. 120)
Economics Analysis
Agricultural Economics ECON 202

ECON 203
Principles of Economics
Principles of Economics
3
3
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Finance and Real
MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of 3
Estate Option (p. 122)
Business
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Food Marketing 1
Systems Option (p. 123)
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Policy and Economic
Analysis Option (p. 124) 1
This requirement may be met with MATH 140
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Rural
Entrepreneurship Option (p. 125) c. Students should complete the freshman and sophomore
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Master of Public sequence of courses as listed under Curriculum in Agribusiness.
Service and Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 126) Following this sequence will allow the timely application for
consideration for upper-level.
Minors d. Admission, if granted, will be effective upon successful
completion of the in-process courses; however, if all requirements
• Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Minor (p. 128)
are not met prior to the start of the next semester, admission will
• Agricultural Economics Minor (p. 129)
be revoked.
• AgriFood Sales Minor (p. 129)
• Financial Planning Minor (p. 130) 2. Transfer students: Transfer students admitted to the Agribusiness
degree will be classified as AGBL (lower-level Agribusiness) students
Certificates until they complete all requirements listed previously in item 1.
3. Change of curriculum students: Texas A&M students who change
• International Trade and Agriculture Certificate (p. 130)
curriculum into the Agribusiness degree from another college or
Agribusiness - BS
department at the University will be classified as AGBL (lower-level
Agribusiness) students until they complete all requirements listed in
item 1.
Curriculum in Agribusiness (BS)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness combines selected Program Requirements
Core Business Knowledge classes from a degree in business with
First Year
coursework emphasizing the understanding of the unique institutional
and managerial challenges facing agribusiness firms. By integrating Fall Semester
business management principles with applied technical knowledge, Credit
students develop practical decision-making skills to address challenges Hours
1
facing agribusiness firms in the production, processing and distribution AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural Economics 3
of food and fiber in Texas, the nation, and the world. Students in the BS MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
Agribusiness degree program will take selected coursework in the Mays or MATH 140 or Mathematics for Business and Social
Business School. Sciences
2
American History (p. 25) 3
1. Requirements for graduation are listed in the Texas A&M University
3
Student Rules and this catalog. With the exception of general elective Communication elective (p. 22) 3
requirements, courses taken to satisfy degree requirements must be Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3
taken for letter grades. In addition, students pursing the Agribusiness Semester Credit Hours 15
degree must have a GPR of 2.0 and in the courses included in the
Spring
Core Business Knowledge.
121
2 7
American History (p. 25) 3 General electives 6
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3
1
Semester Credit Hours 15 Satisfies the University Core Curriculum Social and Behavioral
Sciences requirement.
Second Year 2
For those students under ROTC contract, see Requirement 7 of the
Fall
Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree (p. 28).
ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3 3
Three hours must be selected from ENGL 103 or ENGL 104.
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 4
All undergraduate students must take at least two (2) specific
MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of Business 3 courses in their major designated as writing intensive (W). This
2
Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 3 course is an approved W course.
5
Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3 Six hours required. A complete list of approved international electives
Semester Credit Hours 15 is available in the college Undergraduate Program Office, Room 214
Spring of the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building, or can be found on
our website.
ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3 6
Three hours of technical agriculture electives to be selected from any
AGEC 217 Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics 3
4 course offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences except
Analysis
285s, 484s, 485s and agricultural economics courses. To be selected
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 in consultation with an advisor.
3
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 7
Any Texas A&M or transfer course (except KINE 198 and KINE 199;
2
Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 3 STLC 001-STLC 003) not used to meet other requirements.
Semester Credit Hours 15
Third Year Agribusiness Common Body of Knowledge
Fall Code Title Semester Credit
AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management 3 Hours
FINC 341 Business Finance 3 ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3
ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory 3 ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3
MKTG 321 Marketing 3 AGEC 217 Fundamentals of Agricultural 3
SCMT 303 Statistical Methods 3 Economics Analysis
Semester Credit Hours 15 AGEC 440 Agribusiness Strategic Analysis 3
Spring AGEC 481 Ethics in Agribusiness and 1
AGEC 317 Economic Analysis for Agribusiness 3 Agricultural Economics
Management ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
4 ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3
AGEC 429 Agricultural Policy 3
MGMT 363 Managing People in Organizations 3 FINC 341 Business Finance 3
SCMT 364 Operations Management 3 MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of 3
Directed elective-international
5
3 Business
MGMT 363 Managing People in Organizations 3
MKTG 321 Marketing 3
Fourth Year
SCMT 303 Statistical Methods 3
Fall
7 SCMT 364 Operations Management 3
AGEC 431 Cases in Agribusiness Finance 3
AGEC 481 Ethics in Agribusiness and Agricultural 1 Total Semester Credit Hours 37
Economics
Directed elective-international
5
3 BS in Agribusiness Major Field
7
General electives 5 Code Title Semester Credit
6 Hours
Technical agricultural elective 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3
Economics
Spring
AGEC 317 Economic Analysis for Agribusiness 3
AGEC 414 Agribusiness and Food Market Analysis 3
Management
AGEC 430 Macroeconomics of Agriculture 3
AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management 3
or ECON 311 or Money and Banking
AGEC 414 Agribusiness and Food Market 3
AGEC 440 Agribusiness Strategic Analysis 3
Analysis
122 Agricultural Economics - BS, Finance and Real Estate Option
AGEC 430 Macroeconomics of Agriculture 3 Spring

or ECON 311 or Money and Banking MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
1
AGEC 431 Cases in Agribusiness Finance 3 American history elective (p. 25) 3
3
ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory 3 Creative Arts elective (p. 24) 3
3
Total Semester Credit Hours 24 Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
Agricultural Economics - BS, Finance Semester Credit Hours 15
and Real Estate Option Second Year

Fall
The Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics offers ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3
students four options: Finance and Real Estate, Food Marketing Systems, AGEC 217 Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics 3
Policy and Economic Analysis, and Rural Entrepreneurship. The course Analysis
4
requirements for the freshman and sophomore years are the same for all
Agricultural Economics options. 1
Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 3
The Agricultural Economics program is designed to assist in the Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3
development of skills in agriculture, applied economics, and economic Semester Credit Hours 15
logic which students can utilize to analyze and communicate about
Spring
financial, real estate, sales, marketing, policy, and entrepreneurship
issues in Texas, the nation, and the world. Graduates are trained for ACCT 210 Survey of Managerial and Cost Accounting 3
a wide variety of jobs in agricultural and nonagricultural oriented Principles
businesses, firms, and agencies in both the public and private sectors. ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3
Flexibility is included in the curriculum so that a student, in consultation Communication elective (p. 22) 3
with an academic advisor, can develop a degree program which best Government/Political science elective (p. 25)
1
3
fits personal career objectives and could include one or more of the
following experiences: industry internship; the Agricultural and Natural
Resources Policy Internship program; and research, directed studies, or
study abroad opportunities. Third Year
Fall
AGEC 314 Marketing Agricultural and Food Products 3
Student Rules and this catalog. With the exception of general elective
AGEC 330 Financial Management in Agriculture 3
taken for letter grades. AGEC 422 Land Economics 3
ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory 3
Finance and Real Estate Option STAT 303 Statistical Methods 3
5
The Finance and Real Estate option is designed to provide a well-founded Directed non-agricultural economics elective 3
basis in principles, concepts and methods for students interested in Semester Credit Hours 18
finance and/or real estate professional careers in the agricultural industry Spring
and/or related professions.
Management
Program Requirements 4
First Year AGEC 481 Ethics in Agribusiness and Agricultural 1
Fall Semester Economics
Credit Directed agricultural economics elective
6
3
Hours 5
Directed non-agricultural economics elective 3
AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural Economics 3 7
General elective 3
AGLS 101 Modern Agricultural Systems and 1
Renewable Natural Resources
Fourth Year
ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3
Fall
or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
or MATH 140 or Mathematics for Business and Social AGEC 424 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship – Economic 3
Sciences Analysis
6
American history elective (p. 25)
1
3 Directed agricultural economics elective 3
7
Technical agriculture elective
2
3 General elective 4
Semester Credit Hours 16 Semester Credit Hours 13
Spring
AGEC 430 Macroeconomics of Agriculture 3
123
AGEC 432 Rural Real Estate and Financial Analysis 3 Program Requirements

6
Directed agricultural economics elective 3
7 First Year
General elective 3
Fall Semester
Credit
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 Hours
1 AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural Economics 3
Students under ROTC contract, see Requirement 7 of the
Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree. (p. 28)
2 Renewable Natural Resources
Any course offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences,
except 285s, 484s, 485s and agricultural economics courses.
3 or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
The 6 hours of international and cultural diversity courses, as
required for graduation, may be met in the curriculum. Students may
or MATH 140 or Mathematics for Business and Social
select Language, Philosophy and Culture and Creative Arts elective
Sciences
that also meet the international and cultural diversity requirement. 1
4 American history elective (p. 25) 3
All undergraduate students must take at least two (2) specific 2
courses in their major designated as writing intensive (W). This Technical agriculture elective 3
course is an approved W course. Semester Credit Hours 16
5
Six hours to be selected in one or more departments outside of the Spring
Department of Agricultural Economics. A minimum of 3 of these MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. To be selected in consultation American history elective (p. 25)
1
3
with an advisor. 3
6 Creative Arts elective (p. 24) 3
To be selected in consultation with an advisor. 3
7 Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
Any Texas A&M or transfer course (except KINE 198 and KINE 199;
STLC 001-STLC 003 (p. 972)) not used to meet other requirements.
Agricultural Economics - BS, Food Second Year

Fall
Marketing Systems Option ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3
The Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics offers AGEC 217 Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics 3
4
students four options: Finance and Real Estate, Food Marketing Systems, Analysis
Policy and Economic Analysis, and Rural Entrepreneurship. The course ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
1
requirements for the freshman and sophomore years are the same for all Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 3
Agricultural Economics options. Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3
The Agricultural Economics program is designed to assist in the Semester Credit Hours 15
development of skills in agriculture, applied economics, and economic Spring
logic which students can utilize to analyze and communicate about ACCT 210 Survey of Managerial and Cost Accounting 3
financial, real estate, sales, marketing, policy, and entrepreneurship Principles
issues in Texas, the nation, and the world. Graduates are trained for ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3
a wide variety of jobs in agricultural and nonagricultural oriented
Communication elective (p. 22) 3
businesses, firms, and agencies in both the public and private sectors. 1
Flexibility is included in the curriculum so that a student, in consultation Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 3
with an academic advisor, can develop a degree program which best Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3
fits personal career objectives and could include one or more of the Semester Credit Hours 15
following experiences: industry internship; the Agricultural and Natural Third Year
Fall
study abroad opportunities.
Requirements for graduation are listed in the Texas A&M University AGEC 315 Food and Agricultural Sales 3
Student Rules and this catalog. With the exception of general elective ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory 3
STAT 303 Statistical Methods 3
taken for letter grades. 5
Food Marketing Systems Option Semester Credit Hours 15

Spring
The Food Marketing Systems Option is designed to provide a well-
founded basis in principles, concepts and methods for students AGEC 317 Economic Analysis for Agribusiness 3
interested in management, marketing, sales and related professional Management
careers in the agricultural industry and/or related professions. AGEC 330 Financial Management in Agriculture 3
124 Agricultural Economics - BS, Policy and Economic Analysis Option
AGEC 481 Ethics in Agribusiness and Agricultural 1 issues in Texas, the nation, and the world. Graduates are trained for
Economics a wide variety of jobs in agricultural and nonagricultural oriented
Directed agricultural economics elective
6
3 businesses, firms, and agencies in both the public and private sectors.
7 Flexibility is included in the curriculum so that a student, in consultation
General elective 3
with an academic advisor, can develop a degree program which best
Semester Credit Hours 16 fits personal career objectives and could include one or more of the
Fourth Year following experiences: industry internship; the Agricultural and Natural
Fall Resources Policy Internship program; and research, directed studies, or
AGEC 429 Agricultural Policy
4
3 study abroad opportunities.
AGEC 452 International Trade and Agriculture 3 Requirements for graduation are listed in the Texas A&M University
or AGEC 453 or International Agribusiness Marketing Student Rules and this catalog. With the exception of general elective
6
Directed agricultural economics electives 6 requirements, courses taken to satisfy degree requirements must be
7
General elective 3 taken for letter grades.
Spring Policy and Economic Analysis Option
AGEC 430 Macroeconomics of Agriculture 3 The Policy and Economic Analysis Option is designed to provide a
or ECON 311 or Money and Banking well-founded basis in principles, concepts and methods for students
AGEC 447 Food and Agricultural Price Analysis
8
3 interested in pursuing graduate study and/or law school following their
or AGEC 448 or Agricultural Commodity Futures graduation with a BS degree.
5
7
General elective 4
Semester Credit Hours 13 First Year
Fall Semester
Credit
1
Students under ROTC contract, see Requirement 7 of the Hours
Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree. (p. 28) AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural Economics 3
2
Any course offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, AGLS 101 Modern Agricultural Systems and 1
except 285s, 484s, 485s and agricultural economics courses. Renewable Natural Resources
3
The 6 hours of international and cultural diversity courses, as ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3
required for graduation, may be met in the curriculum. Students may or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
select Language, Philosophy and Culture and Creative Arts elective MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
that also meet the international and cultural diversity requirement. or MATH 140 or Mathematics for Business and Social
4
All undergraduate students must take at least two (2) specific Sciences
1
courses in their major designated as writing intensive (W). This American history elective (p. 25) 3
course is an approved W course. Technical agriculture elective
2
3
5
Six hours to be selected in one or more departments outside of the Semester Credit Hours 16
Department of Agricultural Economics. A minimum of 3 of these
Spring
hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. To be selected in consultation
with an advisor.
1
6 American history elective (p. 25) 3
To be selected in consultation with an advisor.
3
7 Creative Arts elective (p. 24) 3
Any Texas A&M or transfer course (except KINE 198 and
3
KINE 199; STLC 001 - STLC 003 (p. 972)) not used to meet other Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
requirements. Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3
8
AGEC 447 is a fall only class. AGEC 448 is a spring only class. Semester Credit Hours 15
Second Year
Agricultural Economics - BS, Policy Fall
and Economic Analysis Option ACCT 209

AGEC 217
Survey of Accounting Principles
Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics
3
3
4
The Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics offers Analysis
students four options: Finance and Real Estate, Food Marketing Systems, ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
Policy and Economic Analysis, and Rural Entrepreneurship. The course 1
Agricultural Economics options.
The Agricultural Economics program is designed to assist in the Spring
development of skills in agriculture, applied economics, and economic
ACCT 210 Survey of Managerial and Cost Accounting 3
logic which students can utilize to analyze and communicate about
Principles
financial, real estate, sales, marketing, policy, and entrepreneurship
125
5
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 Six hours to be selected in one or more departments outside of the
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 Department of Agricultural Economics. A minimum of 3 of these
1 hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. To be selected in consultation
with an advisor.
Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3 6
Semester Credit Hours 15 7
Any Texas A&M or transfer course (except KINE 198 and
Third Year
KINE 199; STLC 001 - STLC 003 (p. 972)) not used to meet other
Fall requirements.
AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management 3 Agricultural Economics - BS, Rural
Entrepreneurship Option
5
Directed non-agricultural economics elective 3 The Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics offers
Semester Credit Hours 15 students four options: Finance and Real Estate, Food Marketing Systems,
Spring Policy and Economic Analysis, and Rural Entrepreneurship. The course
Agricultural Economics options.
Management
AGEC 330 Financial Management in Agriculture 3 The Agricultural Economics program is designed to assist in the
4 development of skills in agriculture, applied economics, and economic
AGEC 481 Ethics in Agribusiness and Agricultural 1 logic which students can utilize to analyze and communicate about
Economics financial, real estate, sales, marketing, policy, and entrepreneurship
6 issues in Texas, the nation, and the world. Graduates are trained for
7
a wide variety of jobs in agricultural and nonagricultural oriented
General elective 3 businesses, firms, and agencies in both the public and private sectors.
Semester Credit Hours 16 Flexibility is included in the curriculum so that a student, in consultation
Fourth Year with an academic advisor, can develop a degree program which best
Fall fits personal career objectives and could include one or more of the
following experiences: industry internship; the Agricultural and Natural
AGEC 344 Food and Agricultural Law 3
or AGEC 452 or International Trade and Agriculture
study abroad opportunities.
AGEC 447 Food and Agricultural Price Analysis 3
6 Requirements for graduation are listed in the Texas A&M University
Directed non-agricultural economics elective
5
3 Student Rules and this catalog. With the exception of general elective
7 requirements, courses taken to satisfy degree requirements must be
General elective 3
taken for letter grades.
Spring Rural Entrepreneurship Option
AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural Resource 3
The Rural Entrepreneurship Option is designed to provide a well-founded
Economics
basis in principles, concepts and methods for students interested in
AGEC 430 Macroeconomics of Agriculture 3 owning and/or managing or otherwise being engaged in working with a
or ECON 311 or Money and Banking rural business.
6
General elective
7
4 Program Requirements
Semester Credit Hours 13 First Year
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 Fall Semester
1
Credit
Students under ROTC contract, see Requirement 7 of the Hours
Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree. (p. 28)
2
AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural Economics 3
except 285s, 484s, 485s and agricultural economics courses.
3
select Language, Philosophy and Culture and Creative Arts elective
that also meet the international and cultural diversity requirement.
4 or MATH 140 or Mathematics for Business and Social
Sciences
courses in their major designated as writing intensive (W). This 1
American history elective (p. 25) 3
course is an approved W course.
126 Agricultural Economics - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Public Service Administration
2
Technical agriculture elective 3 Spring
Semester Credit Hours 16 AGEC 425 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship – Financial 3
Spring Analysis
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 AGEC 430 Macroeconomics of Agriculture 3
1 or ECON 311 or Money and Banking
6
3 Directed agricultural economics elective 3
Creative Arts elective (p. 24) 3
7
3 General elective 3
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
Second Year 1
Students under ROTC contract, see Requirement 7 of the
Fall Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree. (p. 28)
ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3 2
AGEC 217 Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics 3 except 285s, 484s, 485s and agricultural economics courses.
4
Analysis 3
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 required for graduation, may be met in the curriculum. Students may
1
Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 3 select Language, Philosophy and Culture and Creative Arts elective
Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3 that also meet the international and cultural diversity requirement.
4
Semester Credit Hours 15 All undergraduate students must take at least two (2) specific
courses in their major designated as writing intensive (W). This
Spring
course is an approved W course.
ACCT 210 Survey of Managerial and Cost Accounting 3 5
Six hours to be selected in one or more departments outside of the
Principles
Department of Agricultural Economics. A minimum of 3 of these
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 hours must be at the 300- or 400-level. To be selected in consultation
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 with an advisor.
1 6
Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 3 To be selected in consultation with an advisor.
7
Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3 Any Texas A&M or transfer course (except KINE 198 and
Semester Credit Hours 15 KINE 199; STLC 001 - STLC 003 (p. 972)) not used to meet other
Third Year requirements.
Fall
AGEC 314 Marketing Agricultural and Food Products 3 Agricultural Economics - 5-Year
AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management 3 Bachelor of Science/Master of Public
Service Administration
5
Directed non-agricultural economics elective 3 The Joint-Degree Program between the Department of Agricultural
7
General elective 3 Economics and The Bush School of Government & Public Service allows
Semester Credit Hours 18 undergraduate Agricultural Economics students to enter the Master of
Public Service Program at the beginning of their senior year (typically
Spring
year four) at Texas A&M University. This enables students to receive
AGEC 317 Economic Analysis for Agribusiness 3 both their Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (B.S. AGEC) and
Management a Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) graduate degree,
AGEC 330 Financial Management in Agriculture 3 with a track emphasis in public policy analysis (PPA), in five years. The
4
AGEC 429 Agricultural Policy 3 program includes a total of 151 hours with 17 hours double-counting to
AGEC 481 Ethics in Agribusiness and Agricultural 1 both degrees.
Economics
6
To be considered for the 5-year degree program, Agricultural Economics
Directed agricultural economics elective 3 students must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and have completed 103 of
5
Directed non-agricultural economics elective 3 the 120 hours of course work required to receive a bachelor’s degree.
Semester Credit Hours 16 These courses must include all of the specific prerequisites for a B.S. in
Fourth Year Agricultural Economics, as well as the courses required by the College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences and by Texas A&M University for an
Fall
undergraduate degree.
AGEC 344 Food and Agricultural Law 3
AGEC 424 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship – Economic 3 Students in the 3+2 program will submit the same materials (including
Analysis GRE scores) as other MPSA applicants; the one exception to this is
Directed agricultural economics elective
6
3 the submission of a 2-page application found on the Bush School
7 website rather that the ApplyTexas application, hence no application fee.
General elective 4
Students whose records are judged to be competitive by the mid-January
127
deadline will be invited to attend the GBS Interview Conference Weekend Spring
in late February/early March. The admissions criteria for the five-year ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3
program will be the same as for other MPSA students.
ACCT 210 Survey of Managerial and Cost Accounting 3
Students who choose not to finish the MPSA degree after being admitted Principles
2
to the five-year program may exit the program at any time. Completed POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
MPSA courses will be applied to their bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3
Economics, and students will select the Agricultural Economics option STAT 303 Statistical Methods 3
area that is most appropriate for their interest. Failure to complete the
MPSA program will in no way impede their ability to attain a bachelor’s
degree in Agricultural Economics when the requirements for that degree Summer
are completed. AGEC 314 Marketing Agricultural and Food Products 3
Advising for the five-year program will involve a coordinated effort by
Select one of the following:
the Undergraduate Program Office in the Department of Agricultural
Economics and the Director of the MPSA program in the Bush School. ECMT 461 Economic Data Analysis
Advising by the Department of Agricultural Economics will help ECON 433 Energy Markets and Policy
ensure that interested students have satisfied the prerequisite course ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy
requirements for their bachelor’s degree by the beginning of their FSTC 444 Fundamentals of Food Law
senior year. The MPSA director and GBS director of recruiting will also
GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment
be available for Agricultural Economics students who wish to set up
or or Environmental Justice
appointments to talk individually about the MPSA program’s curriculum
GEOG 430
and career opportunities available to its graduates.
GEOS 430 Global Science and Policy Making
Students in the five-year program will be required to complete the same MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing
two-year, 48-hour curriculum as other students admitted to the Bush POLS 340 Introduction to Public Administration
School’s MPSA program.
POLS 364 Global Political Thought
POLS 412 International Political Economy
POLS 415 Contemporary Issues in American Foreign
First Year Policy
Fall Semester POLS 439 Foreign Policy Decision Making
Credit POLS 440 Public Policies and Policymaking
Hours
1
POLS 447 National Security Policy
AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural Economics 3 or or Government and the Economy
ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3 POLS 475
or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric URPN 360 Issues in Environmental Quality
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3 WGST 430/ Employment Discrimination Law
2
American History (p. 25) 3 MGMT 430
Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3 Semester Credit Hours 6
Semester Credit Hours 15 Third Year
Spring Fall
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory 3
2
American History (p. 25) 3 AGEC 330 Financial Management in Agriculture 3
Communication (p. 22) 3 AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management 3
Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3 4
3
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 AGEC 452 International Trade and Agriculture 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 or AGEC 453 or International Agribusiness Marketing
5
Second Year Directed agricultural economics elective 3
Fall Semester Credit Hours 18
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 Spring
AGEC 217 Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics 3 AGEC 317 Economic Analysis for Agribusiness 3
4
Analysis Management
ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3 AGEC 344 Food and Agricultural Law 3
2
POLS 206 American National Government 3 AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural Resource 3
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23)
3
3 Economics
Semester Credit Hours 15 AGEC 430 Macroeconomics of Agriculture 3

or ECON 311 or Money and Banking
128 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship - Minor
AGEC 481 Ethics in Agribusiness and Agricultural 1 Summer

Economics Professional Internship
5
Directed agricultural economics elective 3 Semester Credit Hours 0
Summer
Directed non-agricultural economics elective 3 Fifth Year
Select one from the following: Fall Semester
ECMT 461 Economic Data Analysis Credit
Hours
ECON 433 Energy Markets and Policy
PSAA 611 Public Policy Formation 3
ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy
PSAA 675 Public Service and Administration 3
FSTC 444 Fundamentals of Food Law
Capstone Seminar
Elective 600-level 6
or or Environmental Justice
GEOG 430 One approved PSAA Elective 3
GEOS 430 Global Science and Policy Making Semester Credit Hours 15
MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing Spring
POLS 340 Introduction to Public Administration PSAA 615 Policy Analysis 3
POLS 364 Global Political Thought PSAA 676 Public Service and Administration 3

Capstone Seminar II
POLS 412 International Political Economy
Elective 600-level 9
POLS 415 Contemporary Issues in American Foreign
Policy Semester Credit Hours 15
POLS 439 Foreign Policy Decision Making Total Semester Credit Hours 30
POLS 440 Public Policies and Policymaking 1
This course meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement.
POLS 447 National Security Policy 2
Completion of four semesters of upper-level ROTC may be
or or Government and the Economy
substituted for 3 hours of American History and 3 hours of
POLS 475
Government/Political Science. Students under ROTC contract, see
URPN 360 Issues in Environmental Quality
Requirement 7 of the Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree. (p. 28)
WGST 430/ Employment Discrimination Law 3
The 6 hours of International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40) credits, as
MGMT 430
Semester Credit Hours 3 select a Language, Philosophy and Culture elective, and a Creative
Fourth Year Arts elective, that also meet the International and Cultural Diversity
Fall (p. 40) requirement.
4
General Electives 14 All undergraduate students must take at least two courses in their
BUSH 631 Quantitative Methods in Public major designated as writing intensive (W). This course is an approved
Management I W course.
5
PSAA 601 Foundations of Public Service To be selected in consultation with an advisor.
PSAA 621 Economic Analysis The program includes a total of 150 hours with 17 hours being applied
or or Foundations of Microeconomic toward both the B.S. in AGEC and the MPSA (14 hours of general
ECON 607 Theory electives and 3 hours of 600-level AGEC coursework).
PSAA 622 Public Finance
PSAA 635 Social Welfare and Health Policy Agribusiness Entrepreneurship -

Spring
Minor
AGEC elective 600-level 3 The Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Minor is for students who are
Select one of the following: interested in starting their own business; working in an existing family-
AGEC 604/ Natural Resource Economics owned business; working for an entrepreneur; pursuing employment
PSAA 663 with a bank or financial institution; or wanting a working knowledge of
business development practices and strategies.
AGEC 606 Water Resource Economics
AGEC 607 Research Methodology Students will choose to develop a business plan for their own
AGEC 610 Economics of Biosecurity professional career pursuit, or to evaluate a business from an investor’s
AGEC 614 Global Food and Agribusiness Policy or consultant’s perspective in the coursework included in this minor.
Your business venture and business settings will be selected, and
AGEC 633 Sustainability in World Development
mutually agreed on, between the instructor and the student. The options
AGEC 652 International Agribusiness Trade Analysis
129
for your business are wide and varied, and your business can be located courses required for this minor will cover the major business elements of
in either a rural or metropolitan setting. the agricultural industry.
A critical ingredient in the Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Minor is Program Requirements

learning to establish and develop a large network with successful
entrepreneurs and other professionals. This minor offers ample Code Title Semester Credit
opportunities for you to learn how to develop networking strategies in the Hours
classroom and in social settings. Core Courses
AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3
Innovation and entrepreneurship are not limited to one field/degree area;
Economics
therefore, the Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Minor is open to all majors.
Students must have a cumulative GPR of 2.0 or higher to be approved AGEC 314 Marketing Agricultural and Food 3
to pursue the minor. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all Products
required minor coursework. AGEC 330 Financial Management in 3
Agriculture
Program Requirements AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management 3
Electives
1
Hours Upper-level AGEC courses (p. 707) 6
AGEC 315 Food and Agricultural Sales 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 18
AGEC 424 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship – 3 1
Economic Analysis The following courses will not count toward the 6 hours of
electives: AGEC 481, AGEC 484, and AGEC 485. Students are
AGEC 425 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship – 3
encouraged to visit the Agricultural Economics advisors to select the
Financial Analysis
elective courses based on their career interests.
AGEC 434 Rural Financial Markets and 3
Financial Planning Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses.
Select one from the following: 1
AGEC 223 Establishing Agribusiness AgriFood Sales - Minor
Entrepreneurship Networks I
AGEC 423 Establishing Agribusiness Overview
Entrepreneurship Networks II The Department of Agricultural Economics offers an AgriFood Sales
Select one from the following: 3 Minor.
AGEC 324 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship –
Budgeting Program Requirements
MGMT 461 Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
MGMT 470 Entrepreneurial Small Business Hours
MGMT 477 Entrepreneurship: The Lean Startup AGEC 216 Fundamentals of the AgriFood 1
Approach Sales Industry
1
MGMT 489 Special Topics in... AGEC 315 Food and Agricultural Sales 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 16 AGEC 316 Building Customer Relationships in 3
1
AgriFood Selling
Must be taken as MGMT 489 Innovative Product Design: The Lean
AGEC 416 Sales Management and Advanced 3
Startup Method.
Techniques in Professional
Technical Selling for AgriFood
Must have declared a major.
Firms
Must meet all prerequisites for each course listed above prior to enrolling Select one of the following: 3
in any required course. AGEC 314 Marketing Agricultural and Food
Products
Must make a grade of 'C' or better in each required course.
MKTG 321 Marketing
Must have a cumulative GPR of 2.0 or higher. MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing
Agricultural Economics - Minor AGEC 330 Financial Management in
Agriculture
The minor in Agricultural Economics is available to all students enrolled
at Texas A&M University. The primary educational objective of this AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management
minor program is to provide students, majoring in other fields, with a AGEC 422 Land Economics
fundamental knowledge of the fields of agricultural economics. The AGEC 424 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship –
Economic Analysis
130 Financial Planning - Minor
AGEC 435 Financial Planning for Professionals provided that all prerequisites are met. The program requires a minimum
of 15 credit hours in designated courses. Also, students must earn a
grade of “C” or better in each course used to meet CITA requirements.
Students must have a declared major. Students who pursue the CITA must complete all requirements prior
to graduation. Specific certificate requirements are available in the
Must meet all prerequisite requirements for each course listed prior to Undergraduate Programs Office, Room 214 of the Agriculture and Life
enrolling in the course. Sciences Building, of the Department of Agricultural Economics or at
http://agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/current-students/curriculum/
Must have a cumulative GPR of 2.0 or higher. certificate/
Must must earn a grade of “C” or better in each required course.
Financial Planning - Minor Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
The minor in Financial Planning prepares students for leadership roles
in this growing profession. Financial planners advise their clients
about financial decisions, including budget management, insurance, AGEC 452 International Trade and Agriculture 3
investment, taxes, retirement and estate planning. Their goal is to assist AGEC 453 International Agribusiness 3
clients in achieving their financial goals in an increasingly complex Marketing
economy. The six-course curriculum (18 credit hours) also satisfies the Select two from the following: 6
educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the exam portion of the AGEC 430 Macroeconomics of Agriculture
TM ®
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP ) designation conferred by
ALEC 350 Global Agricultural Issues
the CFP Board of Standards (http://www.cfp.net). Professionals who
ALEC 450 Global Social Justice Issues in
have earned this designation are in high demand in the financial services
Agriculture
sector.
ALED 313 Culture Theory, Orientation and
The minor in Financial Planning is available to all junior or senior Adaptation
undergraduate students enrolled at Texas A&M University, who have ALED 422 Cultural Pluralism in Agriculture
completed an introductory finance course and have an overall GPA
ANTH 205 Peoples and Cultures of the World
of 2.5 or higher. Successful completion of the minor requires the
ANTH 300 Cultural Change and Development
courses to be taken for academic credit with a grade of C or better for
each course. Coursework is offered both online and in the classroom COMM 335 Intercultural Communication
to meet students' learning preferences. Visit our website (http:// COMM 365/International Communication
financialplanning.tamu.edu) for more information about this minor and JOUR 365
the career opportunities in Financial Planning. ECON 330 Economic Development
ECON 410 Macroeconomic Theory
Program Requirements ECON 452 International Trade Theory and
Code Title Semester Credit Policy
Hours ESSM 314 Principles of Rangeland
AGEC 435 Financial Planning for Professionals 3 Management Around the World
AGEC 436 Insurance and Estate Planning 3 FINC 445/ International Finance
AGEC 437 Tax Planning 3 IBUS 446
AGEC 438 Investment Planning 3 GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village
AGEC 439 Retirement Planning 3 GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America
AGEC 441 Financial Planning Capstone 3 MGMT 450/International Environment of

IBUS 450 Business
MGMT 452/International Management
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. IBUS 452
MKTG 401/ Global Marketing
Students must have completed an introductory finance course and have IBUS 401
an overall GPA of 2.5 or approval of the program director. POLS 322 Western European Government and
Politics
International Trade and Agriculture - POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America
Certificate POLS 333 International Cooperation

POLS 338 Government and Politics of the
Open to All Majors Former Soviet Union
The Certificate in International Trade and Agriculture (CITA), offered POLS 412 International Political Economy
by the Department of Agricultural Economics, is designed to provide POLS 424 Comparative Governmental
students with a complete knowledge and understanding of the global Institutions
forces shaping change in agriculture. The CITA is available to all students
131
SPMT 337 International Sport Business Elbert, Chanda D, Associate Professor

Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm
Study abroad, foreign languages, and international internships are
Elliot, John F, Professor
encouraged and allowed to contribute toward the 15 hours required for
the certificate. No more than three hours of foreign language or six hours
of study abroad or six hours of international internship may be counted
as credit toward the certificate. Felton Odom, Summer R, Associate Professor
Department of Agricultural PHD, Texas A&M University, 2011
Leadership, Education, and Hanagriff, Roger D, Instructional Associate Professor
Communications
The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Hancock, Jay P, Assistant Lecturer
Communications (ALEC) includes a student-centered faculty and staff Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm
offering undergraduate and graduate degrees leading to professional MS, Texas A&M University, 1984
careers. Undergraduate programs in ALEC offer a unique combination
of practical, hands-on skills and the critical people skills required for Harlin, Julie F, Associate Professor
success in today’s fast-moving careers. ALEC graduates are uniquely Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm
equipped for leadership, education, communications, and training roles PHD, Oklahoma State University, 1999
in the broad field of agricultural sciences and human performance in
both domestic and international settings. ALEC offers four Bachelor McKim, Billy R, Associate Professor
of Science degrees: Agricultural Communications and Journalism, Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm
Agricultural Leadership and Development, Agricultural Science, and PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010
University Studies-Leadership Studies; and three minors: Agricultural
Moore, Lori L, Associate Professor
Communications and Journalism, International Agricultural Development,
and Leadership.
PHD, University of Florida, 2003
Faculty Murphrey, Theresa P, Associate Professor

Archer, Holli R, Assistant Professor Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm
Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997
Murphy, Timothy H, Professor
Boyd, Barry L, Associate Professor Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm
Pina, Manuel, Associate Professor
Briers, Gary E, Professor Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm
Preston, Tammie M, Assistant Lecturer
Cummings, Scott, Professor & Extension Specialist Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm
DPH, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1995
Redwine, Tobin D, Assistant Professor
Dooley, Kim E, Professor Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm
Ripley, Jeffrey, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Dromgoole, Darrell, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm
DED, Texas A&M University, 2007
Rutherford, Tracy A, Professor
Dunsford, Deborah W, Senior Lecturer Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm
Shackelford, Philip, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Edney, Kirk C, Instructional Associate Professor Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm
132 Agricultural Communications and Journalism - BS
Strong Jr, Robert L, Associate Professor Agricultural Communications and Journalism Core 6
Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm electives
PHD, University of Florida, 2010 Select two of the following:
Strong, Jennifer R, Associate Professor AGCJ 305 Theory and Practice of Agricultural
Ag Leadership, Educ & Comm Publishing
PHD, Oklahoma State University, 2007 AGCJ 306 Theory and Practice of Agricultural
Public Relations
Wingenbach, Gary J, Professor AGCJ 308 Agricultural Photography
AGCJ 366 Radio Broadcasting
AGCJ 380 Workshop in Agricultural
Majors Communications and Journalism
Agricultural Communications and Journalism 9
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications and Journalism Professional Skills
(p. 132)
Select three of the following:
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership and Development
AGCJ 404 Communicating Agricultural
(p. 133)
Information to the Public
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science (p. 134)
AGCJ 405 Agricultural Publications Production
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Leadership Studies
AGCJ 406 Agricultural Public Relations
Methods
Minors AGCJ 407 Web Authoring in Agricultural

Communication
• Agricultural Communications and Journalism Minor (p. 135) AGCJ 409 Television Production for
• Extension Education Minor (p. 136) Agricultural Journalists
• International Agricultural Development Minor (p. 136) AGCJ 413 Emerging Media in Agriculture
• Leadership Minor (p. 136) AGCJ 466 Advanced Radio Broadcasting
AGCJ 485 Directed Studies
Agricultural Communications and AGCJ 494 Internship
Journalism - BS Agricultural business directed elective 3

Curriculum in Agricultural Communications and Journalism is
AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural
administered by the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education,
Economics
and Communications. Graduates are employed by agricultural
AGEC 314 Marketing Agricultural and Food
businesses, industries and associations; by agriculture-related
Products
organizations; by government agencies at all levels; and by all types
of communication media: magazines, the Internet, television and radio AGEC 315 Food and Agricultural Sales
stations, newspapers, and public relations and advertising agencies.. AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management
Animal science directed elective 3
Students who wish to develop specific career plans may do so in
consultation with their Agricultural Communications and Journalism
advisor. With approval of the advisor and the dean’s office, substitutions ANSC 107 General Animal Science
may be made in the required scientific and technical agriculture courses ANSC 108 General Animal Science
to help meet the student’s goals. DASC 202 Dairying
ENTO 201 General Entomology
Students are expected to be proficient in the use of computer keyboards
for writing. ENTO 208 Veterinary Entomology
POSC 201 General Avian Science
Program Requirements WFSC 301 Wildlife and the Changing
Environment
Hours WFSC 304 Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
AGCJ 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3 Plant science directed elective 3

Communications Select one of the following:
AGCJ 281 Journalism Concepts for Agriculture 3 SCSC 105 World Food and Fiber Crops
AGCJ 307 Design for Agricultural Media 3 SCSC 302 Recreational Turf
AGCJ 312 Editing for Agricultural Audiences 3 HORT 301 Garden Science
AGCJ 313 Agricultural Media Writing I 3 PLPA 301 Plant Pathology
AGCJ 314 Agricultural Media Writing II 3 ESSM 203 Forest Trees of North America
AGCJ 481 Senior Seminar 3 ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management
133
ESSM 302 Wildland Plants of North America Program Requirements

ESSM 314 Principles of Rangeland
Management Around the World Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Human performance directed elective 3
ALEC 201 Foundations of Agricultural 2
Leadership, Education and
ALED 340 Survey of Leadership Theory Communications
ALED 440 Leading Change ALED 202 Introduction to Leadership 3
NUTR 202 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition ALED 301 Personal Leadership Education 3
NUTR 430 Community Nutrition ALED 340 Survey of Leadership Theory 3
FSTC 201 Food Science ALED 424 Applied Ethics in Leadership 3
1
Agricultural electives 16 ALED 440 Leading Change 3
1
General electives 14 ALED 481 Seminar 3
American history electives (p. 25) 6 Agricultural leadership and development electives 9
1,2
POLS 206 American National Government 3 (p. 715)
2, 3
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 Agricultural electives 12
Communication electives (p. 22) 6 Economics elective 3
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 Economics
Life and physical sciences electives (p. 22) 9 ECON 202 Principles of Economics
Mathematics electives (p. 22) 6 ECON 203 Principles of Economics
Select one course from the following: 3 Animal Science elective 3
AGCJ 411 Audience and Communications ANSC 107 General Animal Science
Research Methods ANSC 108 General Animal Science
STAT 201-STAT 225 (p. 970) DASC 202 Dairying
STAT 301-STAT 415 (p. 970)
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 ENTO 208 Veterinary Entomology
1 POSC 201 General Avian Science
All agricultural electives will be used to develop a cohesive career
POSC 302 Avian Science Laboratory
emphasis and are to be selected in consultation with an advisor.
WFSC 304 Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours of 1,2
Natural resource management directed elective 3
international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a Core Nutrition elective 3
category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective can be
ANSC 320 Animal Nutrition and Feeding
used to satisfy this requirement.
FSTC 201 Food Science
Agricultural Leadership and NUTR 202 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

Plant science directed elective
2
3
Development - BS Communication electives (p. 22) 6
Agricultural Leadership and Development is administered by the Mathematics electives (p. 22) 6
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications. Life and physical sciences electives (p. 22) 9
It prepares students to work with people involved in agriculture and life Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
sciences. The curriculum emphasizes the development of leadership Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
capabilities, communication skills, and broad preparation in life
Social and behavioral sciences electives (p. 25) 3
sciences. The curriculum in agricultural leadership and development is
multidisciplinary, designed to develop students for leadership positions American history electives (p. 25) 6
in local, state, regional, and national groups, organizations, and agencies POLS 206 American National Government 6
that are involved in the agricultural industry. The degree requires a 15-18 & POLS 207 and State and Local Government
hour university approved minor that serves as a context for students to Electives 4-7
apply their leadership knowledge. Minor 15-18
1
Before registering as a junior, each student must develop a degree
program in consultation with the departmental advisor.
2
All electives must be selected from degree plan options.
3
ALED courses may not be used for these electives.
134 Agricultural Science - BS
Students are required to make a C or better for each of their courses in AGLS 101 Modern Agricultural Systems and 1
the major coursework area. Renewable Natural Resources
AGSC 301 Introduction to Agricultural Science 3
At least 36 credits must be 300- and 400-level courses.
Teaching
Graduation requirements include a requirement for six hours of AGSC 384 Clinical Professional Experience in 3
2
international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a Core AGSC
category, a college/department requirement or a free elective can be used AGSC 402 Designing Instruction for Secondary 3
to satisfy this requirement. 1,2
Agricultural Science Programs
AGSC 405 Facilitating Complete Secondary 3
Agricultural Science - BS Agricultural Science Programs
1,2
AGSC 425 Learner Centered Instruction in 3

The Agricultural Science curriculum is designed to offer the student 2
Agricultural Science
a combination of courses in scientific agriculture and in professional
education that will meet requirements for employment and advanced AGSC 436 Professional Teaching Internship in 6
2
study in different careers in which the emphasis is on formal and AGSC
2
informal programs of education. Such careers may include teaching AGSC 481 Seminar 1
agriculture food, and natural resources in high schools; working as an 2
AGSC 484 Field Experience 4
agricultural extension agent; working as an agricultural representative for Select one of the following: 3
a marketing agency, an agricultural supply company or other industries
ANSC 107 General Animal Science
related to agriculture; and serving as an agricultural development
consultant in an international program. DASC 202 Dairying
POSC 201 General Avian Science
A student majoring in agricultural science will be counseled by an ANSC 320 Animal Nutrition and Feeding 3
advisor in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and
ANSC 433 Reproduction in Farm Animals 3
Communications to ensure that the program developed with the
student will satisfy his or her unique interests, needs and professional ANSC 484 Livestock Practicum 1
aspirations. A combination of courses in scientific agriculture, education INST 210 Understanding Special Populations 3
2
and general studies provides students with a knowledge of scientific
2
agriculture and the ability to work with and influence people. Flexibility in INST 301 Educational Psychology 3
course selection allows a student to place emphasis on a particular field POLS 206 American National Government 3
of agriculture or to prepare broadly in agricultural studies. This flexibility
will prepare a student to teach in a particular school setting, focusing
upon a certain curriculum (e.g., mechanical systems, horticulture, animal
science, or agricultural business). or HORT 201 or Horticultural Science and
Practices
Many aspects of the practice of agriculture are learned through American history electives (p. 25) 6
experience. Enrollment in high school agricultural science and
Biological and agricultural engineering/Agricultural 9
participation in FFA and/or 4-H are encouraged and recommended, but 3
systems management electives
not required. 3
Communication electives (p. 22) 6
A student following this curriculum may be eligible to enter public Creative art elective (p. 24) 3
schools as a teacher of agriculture food and natural resource under the Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
Texas Education Agency. An off-campus professional teaching internship
Life and physical sciences electives (p. 22) 9
is required.
Mathematics electives (p. 22) 6
4
Program Requirements Plant science electives 6
3,4
Scientific agriculture electives 11
Code Title Semester Credit 3,4
Electives 3
Hours
AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
Economics 1
Must make a grade of 'C' or better to receive credit.
or ECON or Principles of Economics 2
Professional development courses required for certification as a
202/ECON
teacher of agricultural science.
203 3
In order to be eligible for student teaching, the AGSC major requires a
2.75 GPA.
AGEC 314 Marketing Agricultural and Food 4
Restricted electives in scientific agriculture are required for teacher
Products
certification by the Texas Education Agency. A minimum of 24
AGEC 315 Food and Agricultural Sales
semester hours of scientific agriculture must be at the 300- and 400-
AGEC 325 Principles of Farm and Ranch level.
Management
AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management
135
2
The Graduation requirements include a requirement for six hours of The total number of hours between Minor 1, Minor 2 and electives
international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a Core must be 53 hours. Courses counting in other areas of the degree plan
category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective can be and toward a minor cannot count toward the 53 total hours. Must
used to satisfy this requirement. meet with an advisor to determine correct hours.
University Studies - BS, Leadership Students are required to make a C or better for each of their courses in
the major coursework and both Minor Areas.
Studies Concentration At least 36 credits must be 300- and 400-level courses.
A University Studies Degree is an interdisciplinary major that consists
of a concentration of 26 hours and two minors of 15-18 hours each. The The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours of
University Studies Degree format was created to provide students the international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a Core
flexibility to combine areas of study that are of special interest. University category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective can be
Studies - Leadership Studies is administered by the Department used to satisfy this requirement.
of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications. In the
leadership studies concentration, students learn theories and models Agricultural Communications and
of the leadership process and they use analysis and evaluation to
synthesize multiple leadership theories. This interdisciplinary program Journalism - Minor
allows you the ability to customize your higher educational experience to Students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeking a
your future career goals unlike any other degree at Texas A&M University. minor in Agricultural Communications and Journalism should begin the
This innovative degree empowers you to develop an understanding of process by discussing the option with their academic advisor in their
foundational leadership theory in your chosen context. The student, with major. Students should then make an appointment with an advisor in
support from the advisor, will choose minors to assist them in creating Agricultural Communications and Journalism to discuss their interests.
a degree plan that will allow students to gain the knowledge and skills An application is required for establishing a minor in Agricultural
required for their chosen career path. Communications and Journalism.
Program Requirements Agricultural Communications and Journalism is highly focused on written

communication. Interested students should consider their interest in
writing before beginning the minor.
Hours
ALEC 201 Foundations of Agricultural 2 Program Requirements
Communications Code Title Semester Credit
ALED 202 Introduction to Leadership 3 Hours
ALED 301 Personal Leadership Education 3 AGCJ 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3

Communications
ALED 340 Survey of Leadership Theory 3
AGCJ 307 Design for Agricultural Media 3
ALED 424 Applied Ethics in Leadership 3
AGCJ 312 Editing for Agricultural Audiences 3
ALED 440 Leading Change 3
AGCJ 313 Agricultural Media Writing I 3
ALED 481 Seminar 3
Agricultural leadership and development electives 6
(p. 715)
1 AGCJ 305 Theory and Practice of Agricultural
Publishing
American history (p. 25) 6
AGCJ 306 Theory and Practice of Agricultural
POLS 206 American National Government 6
Public Relations
& POLS 207 and State and Local Government
AGCJ 314 Agricultural Media Writing II
Communication (p. 22) 6
Creative arts (p. 24) 3
AGCJ 405 Agricultural Publications Production
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
AGCJ 406 Agricultural Public Relations
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3
Methods
Mathematics (p. 22) 6
AGCJ 407 Web Authoring in Agricultural
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3 Communication
2
Minor 1 15-18 AGCJ 411 Audience and Communications
2
Minor 2 15-18 Research Methods
Electives 16-22 AGCJ 413 Emerging Media in Agriculture
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 AGCJ 466 Advanced Radio Broadcasting
1 Total Semester Credit Hours 18
program in consultation with the departmental advisor. Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses.
136 Extension Education - Minor
Extension Education - Minor division foreign languages or approved international experiences.

Students must have a declared major, a GPR of 2.0 or higher, and have
The undergraduate Minor in Extension Education (EXED) provides completed less than 75 hours at time of application. Before being
students with formal instruction in Extension Education necessary to accepted into the minor, students must meet with an IDAG advisor and
be successful Extension educators. The 18 hour curriculum prepares complete an online application.
students in the history and philosophy of Extension education, extension
educational methodologies, program management and program Program Requirements
development. Students explore Extension educational roles in their future
contexts; develop an awareness of program development, volunteer
Hours
management, Extension educational theories and models for future
application as an Extension educator. The coursework includes nine AGCJ 491 Research 3
credits of foundation leadership concepts, three credit hours in a Select three of the following: 9
specialized area of leadership, and three hours in an Extension internship. ALEC 350 Global Agricultural Issues
ALEC 450 Global Social Justice Issues in
Program Requirements Agriculture
Code Title Semester Credit ALED 422 Cultural Pluralism in Agriculture

Hours ALED 442 Professional Communications in
ALED 339 Agricultural Extension Philosophy 3 Agriculture and Life Sciences
and the Land-Grant Mission Practical Skills/Experiences: Upper-division, 6
ALED 441 Agricultural Extension Organization 3 university-level foreign languages; or IDAG advisor
and Methods approved international experiences
ALED 494 Internship 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 18

Select three from: 9
Students must have completed less than 75 hours and have a minimum
ALED 341 Team Learning GPA of 2.0 or higher.
ALED 344 Leadership of Volunteers
ALED 426 Leading and Training Adult Learners Leadership - Minor
ALED 440 Leading Change
The minor in leadership studies provides students with formal instruction
ALED 442 Professional Communications in
of leadership theory and practices necessary to be successful leaders
Agriculture and Life Sciences
in future career roles. The 15 hour curriculum prepares students to
ALEC 412 Technology-Enhanced Instructional be effective industry, community, and organization leaders. Students
Design Strategies for Agriculture explore leadership roles in their future contexts, develop an awareness
ALEC 425 Principles of Program Evaluation of personal leadership characteristics, and apply leadership theories and
RPTS 308 Foundations of Community and models to future professional experiences. The coursework includes
Community Development 9 credits of foundational leadership concepts, 3 credit hours in a
RPTS 370 Youth Development Organizations specialized area of leadership, and 3 hours in a capstone seminar.
and Services
RPTS 371 Understanding and Developing
Effective Skills for Youth Code Title Semester Credit
Development Hours
RPTS 408 Community Development and ALED 202 Introduction to Leadership 3
Supporting Institutions
ALED 301 Personal Leadership Education 3
RPTS 478 Youth Development Practice
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 ALED 481 Seminar 3
1
Minimum of 6 hours at 300- to 400-level. Directed elective 3
International Agricultural ALED 341 Team Learning
Development - Minor
ALED 342 Learning Organizations
ALED 344 Leadership of Volunteers
The minor in International Agricultural Development provides students ALED 380 Workshop in Agricultural Leadership
with formal instruction in international development concepts and and Development
practical experiences through language acquisition, study/research ALED 400 Public Leadership Development
abroad, and/or international fieldwork. The 18-hour curriculum prepares ALED 424 Applied Ethics in Leadership
students for successful post-baccalaureate international careers, or
ALED 440 Leading Change
graduate studies. Students critically examine current international
agricultural issues and/or diversity and communications. Coursework Total Semester Credit Hours 15
includes 12 credits of foundational concepts and six hours of upper-
137
1
Or other advisor approved ALED (p. 715) elective Forrest, David W, Professor
Animal Science
Department of Animal Science PHD, University of Wyoming, 1979
Garcia, Leslie L, Instructional Assistant Professor

The curricula in Animal Science are designed to prepare students for
Animal Science
rewarding careers in animal-oriented agribusiness. The millions of
domestic animals that provide food, fiber and recreation for humans offer
a variety of career opportunities for animal science graduates. Gehring, Kerri B, Professor
Animal Science
Students completing the Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science
are in demand by both the private and public sectors. Career paths
include livestock production and the extensive infrastructure that Gill, Clare, Professor
provides the products and services required for management, marketing Animal Science
and processing of livestock and livestock products. Students receive PHD, University of Adelaide, Australia, 2000
training in nutrition, breeding, reproductive physiology, meat science,
dairy products, wool and mohair, and the production and management Gill, Jason J, Assistant Professor
of livestock. Extensive laboratory facilities and livestock operations Animal Science
located on or near campus in the Animal Science Teaching, Research PhD, University of Guelph, 2006
and Extension Complex facilitate practical application of the scientific
principles. Heird, James C, Executive Professor
Animal Science
Leadership skills are developed through participation in a wide array of PHD, Texas Tech University, 1978
extracurricular activities, including departmental clubs, judging teams
and continuing education/youth programs. A substantial number of Herring, Andy D, Professor
students gain experience in a variety of disciplines through high impact Animal Science
learning experiences such as internships, research, study abroad and PHD, Texas A&M University, 1994
field trips.
Ing, Nancy H, Professor
Animal Science
Faculty PHD, University of Florida, 1988
Bazer, Fuller W, Distinguished Professor
Animal Science Kerth, Christopher R, Associate Professor
PHD, North Carolina State University, 1969 Animal Science
Carstens, Gordon E, Professor
Animal Science Lamb, Graham C, Professor
PHD, Colorado State University, 1998 Animal Science
PHD, Kansas State University, 1998
Castillo, Alejandro, Associate Professor
Animal Science Leatherwood, Jessica L, Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1998 Animal Science
Collins, Haley C, Lecturer
Animal Science Mies, William L, Visiting Professor
MS, Sam Houston State University, 2015 Animal Science
PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 1971
Cross, H Russell, Professor
Animal Science Miller, Rhonda K, Professor
PHD, Colorado State University, 1983
Daigle, Courtney L, Assistant Professor
Animal Science Osburn, Wesley N, Associate Professor
PHD, Michigan State University, 2013 Animal Science
PHD, University of Nebraska--Lincoln, 1996
De Carvalho Cardoso, Rodolfo, Assistant Professor
Animal Science Ramsey, W S, Professor
DVM, Sao Paulo State University, 2005 PHD, New Mexico State University, 1996
Dunlap, Kathrin A, Assistant Professor Riggs, Penny K, Associate Professor

Animal Science Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996
138 Animal Science - BS, Production/Industry Option
Riley, David G, Professor Majors

Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2000 • Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Production/Industry Option
(p. 138)
Sanders, James O, Professor • Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Science Option (p. 140)
Animal Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1977 Certificates
Satterfield, Michael C, Associate Professor • Equine Science Certificate (p. 141)
Animal Science • Meat Science Certificate (p. 141)
Savell, Jeffrey W, Professor Animal Science - BS, Production/

Animal Science
Industry Option
This curriculum prepares students for careers in animal-oriented
Sawyer, Jason E, Associate Professor
agribusinesses. Other courses, in addition to animal science courses,
Animal Science
include marketing, economics, genetics and management. A wide
PHD, New Mexico State University, 2000
array of internships giving students invaluable experience in all phases
Skaggs, Chris L, Professor of livestock production and related industries is available. Career
Animal Science opportunities include sales, management, public relations, marketing,
PHD, Iowa State University, 1992 quality control and education. Students may concentrate on an emphasis
area within this option, including the following.
Smith, Gary C, Visiting Professor
Animal Science Beef Cattle
Students receive training that enables them to pursue careers in ranch
Smith, Stephen B, Professor management, feedlot management, pharmaceutical sales and other
Animal Science service-oriented livestock industries. Students are trained in all aspects
PHD, University of California, Davis, 1980 of production, marketing and merchandising techniques for employment
in the beef industry. The University Beef Cattle Center gives students
Taylor, Thomas M, Associate Professor hands-on experience.
Animal Science
PHD, University of Tennessee, 2006 Dairy
Tedeschi, Luis O, Professor The focus of this emphasis area is to develop a well-rounded,
Animal Science knowledgeable student. Students have the opportunity to apply scientific
PHD, Cornell University, 2001 principles, problem-solving methods, state-of-the-art techniques and
information transfer to complex dairy production systems.
Tomaszewski, Michael A, Visiting Professor
Animal Science Equine
PHD, North Carolina State University, 1972
Designed for students with professional or vocational interests in
Vogelsang, Martha M, Senior Lecturer horses and the horse industry. Coursework emphasizes equine nutrition,
Animal Science breeding, reproduction, health, management, training and judging.
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1986 Lectures are reinforced with laboratories in which students work with
horses. Graduates are well prepared for careers with horse production
Welsh, Thomas H, Professor farms, stallion stations, performance and race training stables, breed
Animal Science associations, performance horse organizations, feed and pharmaceutical
PHD, North Carolina State University, 1980 companies, county extension positions, and other industries and
agencies related to the horse industry.
White, Sarah H, Assistant Professor
Animal Science
Meat
Students prepare for a career in the meats industry by taking meat
Wickersham, Tryon A, Associate Professor science and processing and evaluation courses. Students also can
Animal Science conduct research through special problems courses and can gain
PHD, Kansas State University, 2006 valuable work experience on campus in the Meat Science Section or the
Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center or off campus through
Wu, Guoyao, Professor internships or summer jobs. Job opportunities are available in packing,
Animal Science processing, retailing, purveying, food service, promotion, public relations
PHD, University of Alberta, Canada, 1989 and government regulatory agencies.
139
Sheep CHEM 222 Elements of Organic and Biological

Chemistry
3
Designed to prepare students for careers in the sheep and goat industries
ENTO 201 General Entomology 3
and in the associated wool and mohair industries, this emphasis gives
students first-hand experience in sheep production and management or ENTO 208 or Veterinary Entomology and
practices, as well as procedures for processing and evaluating fleeces. & ENTO 209Veterinary Entomology Laboratory
Job opportunities are diverse and include flock management, marketing AGEC 330 Financial Management in 3
of lamb and fiber products, feed and pharmaceutical sales and county Agriculture
extension agent positions. or FINC 409 or Survey of Finance Principles
Management elective 3
Swine Select one of the following:
This emphasis area is designated for students planning to pursue a AGEC 325 Principles of Farm and Ranch
career in swine production or closely allied industries. Students are Management
taught the principles of breeding and genetics, nutrition and feeding, AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management
animal health, environmental control and waste management as they
MGMT 309 Survey of Management
relate to profitable swine production systems. These principles are
reinforced by hands-on experience with the department’s swine herd. BIOL 206 Introductory Microbiology 3-4
Career paths include management of swine production units and or DASC 326/
or Food Bacteriology
technical service or sales for feed, pharmaceutical and breeding stock FSTC 326
companies. Physiology elective 3
Program Requirements ANSC 242 Growth and Development of
Code Title Semester Credit Livestock
Hours VLCS 422 Equine Disease and Epidemiology
1
Animal Science Core Curriculum VTPP 323 Animal Physiology
AGLS 101 Modern Agricultural Systems and 1 Production elective 3
Renewable Natural Resources Select one of the following:
ANSC 108 General Animal Science 1 ANSC 311 Equine Behavior and Training
ANSC 303/ Principles of Animal Nutrition 3 ANSC 337 Meat Merchandising
NUTR 303 ANSC 408 Management of Stocker and
ANSC 305 Animal Breeding 3 Feedlot Cattle
ANSC 307/ Meats 3 ANSC 411 Equine Nutrition and Health
FSTC 307 ANSC 434 Animal Reproduction Management
ANSC 318 Feeds and Feeding 3 ANSC 439 Feedlot Risk Management
ANSC 433 Reproduction in Farm Animals 3 Directed electives 11
ANSC 481 Seminar 1 Any ANSC courses taken at Texas A&M
Animal science production requirement 4 (p. 717)
Select one of the following: General electives 9
ANSC 406 Beef Cattle Production and University Core Curriculum
Management ANSC 107 General Animal Science 3
ANSC 412 Swine Production and Management BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
ANSC 414 Sheep and Goat Production and or BIOL 107 or Zoology
Management
ANSC 420 Equine Production and & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
Management Laboratory I
ANSC 447 Advanced Meat Science and Communication (p. 22) 6
Technology 2
Government/Political science (p. 25) 6
DASC 418 Feeding and Management of Dairy
POLS 206 American National Government
Cattle
POLS 207 State and Local Government
GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics 4 3
& GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics Social and behaviorial sciences 3
Laboratory Select one of the following:
STAT 301 Introduction to Biometry 3 AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural
Production/Industry Option Curriculum Economics
ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3 ECON 202 Principles of Economics
ANSC 437 Marketing and Grading of Livestock 3 ECON 203 Principles of Economics

3
and Meats American history (p. 25) 6
140 Animal Science - BS, Science Option
Pre-Professional
3
3
Students planning to pursue a career in veterinary medicine can complete
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 all course requirements for admission to the professional curriculum in
Foreign language requirement (see Foreign this emphasis. Students gain experience working with animals through
Language table) direct contact in laboratory courses and directed field study. Students
3
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) acquire knowledge of animal systems and animal behavior principles
Writing-intensive
4 through coursework and interaction with livestock industry leaders.
Students are also prepared to seek admission to the professional
curricula in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry and physical
1 therapy.
Students are required to make a C or better for each of their courses
2
in the major coursework area.
Credit by examination may be substituted for POLS 206 or POLS 207.
Pre-graduate Studies
3 This emphasis prepares students to pursue a Master of Science, Master
The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours of
of Agriculture or Doctor of Philosophy degree. Possible graduate
international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a
programs include animal behavior, animal breeding, biochemistry,
Core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective
cellular and molecular biology, meats, dairy science, food science
can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor.
4 and technology, genetics, growth biology, nutrition and reproductive
All undergraduate students must take at least (2) specific courses
physiology. Experience gained through honors courses, internships,
in their major designated as writing intensive (W). To be chosen in
special problems courses and research laboratories helps the student
consultation with your academic advisor.
identify specific disciplines of interest for graduate study. Students
with advanced degrees are employed as university professors, research
Foreign Language scientists or technicians, extension livestock specialists and technical
Code Title Semester Credit representatives for industry.
Hours
Option 1 Program Requirements
Completed two years high school foreign language
Option 2 Hours
Select one of the following: Animal Science Core Curriculum
1
CLAS 101 Beginning Classical Greek I 8 AGLS 101 Modern Agricultural Systems and 1

& CLAS 102 and Beginning Classical Greek II Renewable Natural Resources
CLAS 121 Beginning Latin I 8 ANSC 108 General Animal Science 1
& CLAS 122 and Beginning Latin II
ANSC 303/ Principles of Animal Nutrition 3
FREN 101 Beginning French I 8 NUTR 303
& FREN 102 and Beginning French II
ANSC 305 Animal Breeding 3
GERM 101 Beginning German I 8
ANSC 307/ Meats 3
& GERM 102 and Beginning German II
FSTC 307
ITAL 101 Beginning Italian I 8
ANSC 318 Feeds and Feeding 3
& ITAL 102 and Beginning Italian II
ANSC 433 Reproduction in Farm Animals 3
JAPN 101 Beginning Japanese I 8
ANSC 481 Seminar 1
& JAPN 102 and Beginning Japanese II
Animal science production requirement 4
RUSS 101 Beginning Russian I 8
& RUSS 102 and Beginning Russian II Select one of the following:
SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I 8 ANSC 406 Beef Cattle Production and
& SPAN 102 and Beginning Spanish II Management
ANSC 412 Swine Production and Management
Animal Science - BS, Science Option ANSC 414 Sheep and Goat Production and
Management
This curriculum is designed to provide scientific expertise in chemistry, ANSC 420 Equine Production and
biological and physical sciences and mathematics and is recommended Management
for students considering entry into the veterinary, medical or allied health
ANSC 447 Advanced Meat Science and
field, or the graduate program of their choice. This option provides a
Technology
strong background for graduate study in a wide variety of disciplines.
Animal scientists graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in this DASC 418 Feeding and Management of Dairy
option who do not enter graduate or professional school find employment Cattle
in rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical, clinical and food-related GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics 4
industries. Students may concentrate on an emphasis area within this & GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics
option, including the following. Laboratory
STAT 301 Introduction to Biometry 3
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5
Science Option Curriculum Remaining international and cultural diversity (ICD) credits must be
BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I 3 fulfilled if University Core Curriculum courses selected do not fulfill
the six-hour ICD requirement.
BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II 3
6
All undergraduate students must take at least (2) specific courses
in their major designated as writing intensive (W). To be chosen in
consultation with your academic advisor.
CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
Laboratory II Foreign Language
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 3 Code Title Semester Credit
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Hours
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 3 Option 1
CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Completed two years high school foreign
PHYS 201 College Physics 4 language
PHYS 202 College Physics 4 Option 2
Microbiology elective 4 Select one of the following:
Select one of the following: CLAS 101 Beginning Classical Greek I 8
BIOL 206 Introductory Microbiology & CLAS 102 and Beginning Classical Greek II
BIOL 351 Fundamentals of Microbiology CLAS 121 Beginning Latin I 8
& CLAS 122 and Beginning Latin II
VTPB 405 Biomedical Microbiology
FREN 101 Beginning French I 8
Physiology elective 3-4
& FREN 102 and Beginning French II
VTPP 323 Animal Physiology
GERM 101 Beginning German I 8
or BIOL 319
or Integrated Human Anatomy and
& GERM 102 and Beginning German II
Physiology I
2 ITAL 101 Beginning Italian I 8
General electives 10
JAPN 101 Beginning Japanese I 8
ANSC 107 General Animal Science 3 & JAPN 102 and Beginning Japanese II
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4 RUSS 101 Beginning Russian I 8
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 & RUSS 102 and Beginning Russian II
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I 8
Laboratory I & SPAN 102 and Beginning Spanish II
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3 Equine Science - Certificate
or COMM 203
or Public Speaking
3 The Department of Animal Science offers a certificate in Equine Science
Government/Political science electives (p. 25) 6
for students who wish to obtain specialization in this area.
Social and Behaviorial Science core course (p. 25) 3
4
4
American History elective (p. 25) 6
Language, Philosophy and Culture elective (p. 23)
4
3 Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Mathematics elective (p. 22) 6
4 ANSC 201 Introductory Equine Care and Use 2
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
ANSC 211 Equine Industry and Career 2
Foreign language requirement (see Foreign
Preparation
Language table)
5 ANSC 311 Equine Behavior and Training 3
International and cultural diversity courses
6 ANSC 411 Equine Nutrition and Health 3
Writing-intensive courses
ANSC 420 Equine Production and 4
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 Management
1 ANSC 423 Issues in the Equine Industry 3
Students are required to make a C or better for each of their courses
in the major coursework area. ANSC 494 Animal Science Internship 3
2 VLCS 422 Equine Disease and Epidemiology 3
Students may choose to use general electives to complete a
concentration in a pre-professional program, a pre-graduate study Total Semester Credit Hours 23
area, and/or a certificate program.
3
4
Credit by examination may be substituted for POLS 206 or POLS 207. Meat Science - Certificate
Certain courses in this University Core Curriculum category will
fulfill credits toward the six-hour International and Cultural Diversity The Department of Animal Science offers a certificate in Meat Science
requirement. for students who wish to obtain specialization in this area. The certificate
is designed to provide a knowledge base to those individuals who
142 Department of Biochemistry/Biophysics
have an interest in pursuing a career that involves the meat industry. Cho, Jae H, Assistant Professor
Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours by taking four Biochemistry & Biophysics
required courses and selecting additional courses from the elective list to PHD, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2006
complete the minimum credit hour requirement.
Cruz-Reyes, Jorge A, Professor
Program Requirements Biochemistry & Biophysics
PHD, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 1992
Hours Datta, Sumana, Associate Professor
Biochemistry & Biophysics
ANSC 307/ Meats 3
PHD, University of California, San Diego, 1987
FSTC 307
DASC 326/ Food Bacteriology 3 Devarenne, Timothy P, Associate Professor
FSTC 326 Biochemistry & Biophysics
ANSC 447 Advanced Meat Science and 4 PHD, University of Kentucky, 2000
1
Technology
Glasner, Margaret E, Associate Professor
ANSC 457/ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control 3
FSTC 457 Point System
PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003
Select 5 semester credit hours from the following: 5
ANSC 317 Meat Selection, Evaluation and Gohil, Vishal M, Assistant Professor
Grading Biochemistry & Biophysics
ANSC 337 Meat Merchandising
2 PHD, Wayne State University, 2005
ANSC 437 Marketing and Grading of Livestock He, Ping, Professor

and Meats Biochemistry & Biophysics
ANSC 485 Directed Studies PHD, Kansas State University, 2003
DASC 327/ Food Bacteriology Lab
Henderson, Michelle, Lecturer
FSTC 327
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010
1
Students who have taken ANSC 489, Special Topics in Advanced Herman, Jennifer K, Associate Professor
Meat Technology, will be credited with ANSC 447. Biochemistry & Biophysics
2
Students who have taken ANSC 489, Special Topics in Meat PHD, Indiana University, 2005
Merchandising, will be credited with ANSC 337.
Hu, James C, Professor
Department of Biochemistry/ Biochemistry & Biophysics

PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1987
Biophysics Igumenova, Tatyana I, Associate Professor

Curriculum in Biochemistry is administered by the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics
Biochemistry and Biophysics. PHD, Columbia University, 2003
Biochemists seek to understand life at the molecular level, including the Kaplan, Craig D, Associate Professor
detailed structures of biological molecules and the chemical reactions Biochemistry & Biophysics
in which they participate. They study the molecules of living systems PHD, Harvard University, 2003
of all kinds, from the simplest viruses and bacteria to higher plants and
Kunkel, Gary R, Associate Professor
animals. In their work, biochemists use experimental tools ranging from
x-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance to bioinformatics
PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1977
and genetic engineering. Biochemistry is a dynamic and diverse field that
has become the basic discipline for the life sciences, and biochemists Li, Pingwei, Professor
have made significant discoveries that relate to medicine, agriculture, and Biochemistry & Biophysics
the environment. PHD, Peking University, China, 1996
Faculty Meek, Thomas D, Professor

Ayres, Nicola M, Senior Lecturer PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1981
PHD, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1987 Miles, Bryant W, Senior Lecturer
Bryk, Mary E, Associate Professor PHD, Texas A&M University, 1998
PHD, Albany Medical College, 1994
143
Mullet, John E, Professor Zeng, Lanying, Assistant Professor

Biochemistry & Biophysics Biochemistry & Biophysics
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1981 PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
Mullins, Leisha H, Senior Lecturer Zhang, Junjie, Assistant Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1989 PHD, Baylor College of Medicine, 2009
Panin, Vladislav M, Professor Zhang, Xiuren, Associate Professor

PHD, Moscow State University, 1990 PHD, Cornell University, 2003
Park, William D, Professor Majors

PHD, University of Florida, 1977 • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (p. 143)
• Bachelor of Science in Genetics (p. 144)
Pellois, Jean-Philippe, Professor
Biochemistry & Biophysics Minors
PHD, University of Houston, 2002
• Biochemistry Minor (p. 146)
Peterson, David O, Professor • Genetics Minor (p. 146)
PHD, Harvard University, 1977
Biochemistry - BS
Pishko, Elizabeth J, Lecturer
The undergraduate biochemistry curriculum is designed to provide a
solid background in chemistry and the physical sciences, as well as in the
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1993
biological sciences. Consequently, biochemistry is an especially versatile
Polymenis, Michael S, Professor major giving undergraduates many options when they complete their BS
Biochemistry & Biophysics degree. A biochemistry major provides a strong background for entering
PHD, Tufts University, 1994 graduate school in a variety of fields, and the majority of biochemistry
majors go on to graduate school or to professional schools such as
Reinhart, Gregory D, Professor medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry. Biochemistry majors excel
Biochemistry & Biophysics in biomedical professional schools because of their strong background
PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1979 in the basic sciences. In addition, a wide variety of job opportunities is
open to biochemistry majors with a BS degree. Many find rewarding
Reynolds, Mollie M, Lecturer careers working in laboratories as research scientists, forensic scientists
Biochemistry & Biophysics and technicians in clinical, governmental and university laboratories.
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010 Biochemists are also employed by diverse companies in the chemical,
pharmaceutical, agricultural, food and scientific equipment industries.
Rye, Chavela M, Lecturer
Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Biochemistry must make a grade of C or better in CHEM 227,
PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014 CHEM 237, CHEM 228 and CHEM 238 before registration in BICH 440. In
addition, majors in Biochemistry must make a grade of C or better in all
Rye, Hays S, Associate Professor
major coursework used to satisfy the degree plan.
Sacchettini, James C, Professor
First Year
PHD, Washington University in St. Louis, 1987 Fall Semester
Credit
Shippen, Dorothy E, Professor Hours
Biochemistry & Biophysics BICH 101/ Perspectives in Biochemistry and Genetics 1
PHD, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1987 GENE 101
Straight, Paul D, Associate Professor
Biochemistry & Biophysics CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 3
PHD, University of Colorado, 2000 CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory I 1
Young, Ryland F, Professor 1
Free elective 3
PHD, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1975 Semester Credit Hours 15
Spring
144 Genetics - BS
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 3 BICH 491 Research 2

CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory II 1 Select one of the following: 4
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3 BIOL 351 Fundamentals of Microbiology
Select one of the following: 4 BIOL 413 Cell Biology
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I & BIOL 423 and Cell Biology Laboratory
4
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus Biochemistry elective (p. 739) 3
2
Semester Credit Hours 15 University Core Curriculum (p. 22) 3
Second Year Semester Credit Hours 15
Fall Spring
5
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 3 BICH 491 Research 1
4
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Biochemistry elective (p. 739) 3
2
Select one of the following: 4 University Core Curriculum (p. 22) 6
1
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II Free electives 5
MATH 172 Calculus Semester Credit Hours 15
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
2
University Core Curriculum (p. 22) 3 1
1 Often used for a minor degree. Students intending to pursue an
Free elective 1
advanced degree in biochemistry are strongly encouraged to use
Semester Credit Hours 16 some free electives for additional upper division courses in BICH
Spring (p. 739), BIOL (p. 741), CHEM (p. 752), GENE (p. 821), MATH
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 3 (p. 885) or STAT (p. 970).
2
CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 To be selected from the University Core Curriculum (p. 21). Of the
Select one of the following: 3 21 hours shown as University Core Curriculum (p. 21) electives, 3
must be from language, philosophy and culture, 3 from creative arts,
MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III
3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from American history,
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus
6 from POLS 206 and POLS 207. The Graduation requirements
MATH 253 Engineering Mathematics III include a requirement for 6 hours of International and Cultural
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 Diversity (p. 40) courses which may be met by courses satisfying the
2 language, philosophy and culture, creative arts, social and behavioral
University Core Curriculum (p. 22) 3
Semester Credit Hours 14 sciences, government/political science and American history
requirements if they are also on the approved list of international and
Third Year
cultural diversity courses.
Fall 3
Before registration in BICH 440, students much have attained a
BICH 404 Biochemical Calculations 2 grade of C or better in each of these courses: CHEM 227, CHEM 228,
3
BICH 440 Biochemistry I 3 CHEM 237, CHEM 238.
4
CHEM 327 Physical Chemistry I 3 Hours to be selected from any 400-level course in BICH with approval
GENE 302 Principles of Genetics 4 of student’s academic advisor. BICH 414, BICH 432/GENE 432 or
& GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory BICH 491 may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
2 5
University Core Curriculum (p. 22) 3 The fourth registered hour of research must be taken as writing
Semester Credit Hours 15 intensive.
Spring Students must make a grade of C or better in all major coursework used
Select one of the following: 2 to satisfy degree plan.
BICH 414 Biochemical Techniques I
BICH 432/ Laboratory in Molecular Genetics Genetics - BS
GENE 432
Curriculum in Genetics is administered by the Department of
BICH 441 Biochemistry II 3
Biochemistry and Biophysics.
BICH 491 Research 1
CHEM 328 Physical Chemistry II 3 Genetics is one of the most exciting, rapidly expanding areas in the life
2
3 sciences. More than an independent discipline, it has become the basis
1 for understanding many aspects of medical and agricultural systems,
Free elective 3
animal and plant diseases, and even animal behavior. Developments in
Semester Credit Hours 15 molecular genetics have provided biotechnologies that will dramatically
Fourth Year affect our lives from the improved diagnosis of human disease, to the
Fall production of viral-resistant crops, to environmental cleanup.
BICH 431/ Molecular Genetics 3
The undergraduate curriculum in genetics allows the study of several
GENE 431
different aspects of genetics, including population genetics, human
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2
genetics and genetic engineering. The genetics major is designed to University Core Curriculum (p. 22) 3
develop the knowledge and skills necessary for advanced studies in all Semester Credit Hours 15
disciplines related to life sciences from medicine/veterinary medicine
Spring
to genetic engineering. This basic science curriculum also has enough
flexibility to allow a student to prepare for such diverse careers as BICH 441 Biochemistry II 3
forensics, medicine, business or law. GENE 412 Population and Ecological Genetics 3
Program Requirements GENE 432/ Laboratory in Molecular Genetics
BICH 432
First Year
BICH 414 Biochemical Techniques I
Fall Semester
Credit GENE 491 Research 1
4
Hours Genetics elective (p. 821) 3
1
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4 Free elective 3
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory I 1 Fourth Year
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Fall
GENE 101/ Perspectives in Biochemistry and Genetics 1 Select one of the following: 4
BICH 101 BIOL 351 Fundamentals of Microbiology
1
Free elective 3 BIOL 413 Cell Biology
Semester Credit Hours 15 & BIOL 423 and Cell Biology Laboratory
Spring GENE 431/ Molecular Genetics 3
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4 BICH 431
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 3 GENE 491 Research 2
4
CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory II 1 Genetics elective (p. 821) 3
2
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3 University Core Curriculum (p. 22) 3
Select one of the following: 4 Semester Credit Hours 15
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I Spring
5
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus GENE 491 Research 1
4
Semester Credit Hours 15 Genetics elective (p. 821) 3
2
Second Year University Core Curriculum (p. 22) 6
1
Fall Free electives 5
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
Select one of the following: 4 1
Often used for a minor degree. Students intending to pursue an
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II
advanced degree in genetics are strongly encouraged to use some
MATH 172 Calculus free electives for additional upper division courses in BICH (p. 739),
PHYS 201 College Physics 4 BIOL (p. 741), CHEM (p. 752), GENE (p. 821), MATH (p. 885)
2
University Core Curriculum (p. 22) 3 or STAT (p. 970).
2
Semester Credit Hours 15 To be selected from the University Core Curriculum (p. 21). Of the 21
Spring hours shown as University Core Curriculum (p. 21) electives, 3 must
be from language, philosophy and culture, 3 from creative arts, 3
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 3
from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from American history, 6 from
CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 POLS 206 and POLS 207. The Graduation requirements include a
PHYS 202 College Physics 4 requirement for 6 hours of International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40)
2
University Core Curriculum (p. 22) 6 courses which may be met by courses satisfying the language,
1 philosophy and culture, creative arts, social and behavioral sciences,
Free elective 1
government/political science and American history requirements
if they are also on the approved list of international and cultural
Third Year
diversity courses.
Fall 3
Before registration in BICH 440, students much have attained a
BICH 404 Biochemical Calculations 2 grade of C or better in each of these courses: CHEM 227, CHEM 228,
3
BICH 440 Biochemistry I 3 CHEM 237, CHEM 238.
4
GENE 302 Principles of Genetics 4 Hours to be selected from any 400-level course in GENE with
& GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory approval of student’s academic advisor. GENE 432/BICH 432 or
STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3 GENE 491 may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
146 Biochemistry - Minor
5
The fourth registered hour of research credit must be taken as Select two of the following: 6
writing intensive. GENE 404 Plant Breeding
GENE 405/ Mammalian Genetics
Students must make a grade of C or better in all major coursework used
BIMS 405
to satisfy the degree plan.
GENE 406/ Bacterial Genetics
Biochemistry - Minor BIOL 406

GENE 420 Bioethics
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics offers a minor in GENE 421/ Advanced Human Genetics
Biochemistry. Students seeking a minor must complete a minor form BIMS 421
(http://biochemistry.tamu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/ GENE 450 Recombinant DNA and
academic-requirements/minors) and have it approved and signed by the Biotechnology
BICH/GENE undergraduate advisor and their major academic advisor.
GENE 452/ Modifying Mammalian Genomes for
Students are required to obtain a grade of ‘C’ or better in all minor
BIMS 452 Biomedical Research
courses and meet all minor course prerequisites.
Code Title Semester Credit Department of Biological and
Hours
3
Agricultural Engineering
Biological and agricultural engineers apply their knowledge of physical
or BICH 440 or Biochemistry I
and biological sciences, mathematics, engineering principles and
engineering design to the production and processing of food and fiber,
or BICH 441 or Biochemistry II to the preservation of environmental quality, to biological systems and
BICH 414 Biochemical Techniques I 2 processes, and to machine systems that interface with all of these.
or BICH 432/ or Laboratory in Molecular Because of their broad general engineering background, biological
GENE 432 Genetics and agricultural engineering graduates are sought by a wide variety
BICH 431/ Molecular Genetics 3 of employers including environmental consulting firms, equipment
GENE 431 manufacturers, crop storage and handling industries, the cotton
and forest products industries, food and feed processing industries,
CHEM 327 Physical Chemistry I 3
1
animal production industries, biotechnology companies, electric utility
Biochemistry elective (p. 739) 3 companies, chemical companies, and governmental agencies. Biological
Total Semester Credit Hours 17 and agricultural engineers make significant contributions to meeting
many basic needs of society such as maintaining food quality, quantity
1
Hours to be selected from any 400-level course in BICH with and safety; improving environmental quality; and enhancing the quantity
approval of academic advisor. and quality of our water resources.
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. The Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department provides quality
education, research and outreach in engineering and technology for the
Genetics - Minor world’s agricultural, biological, environmental and food systems. Our
undergraduate programs provide a high quality education for engineering
The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics offers a minor and systems management students to fulfill the needs of industries we
in Genetics. Students seeking a minor must complete a minor form serve and advance our reputation as a world leader in engineering and
(http://biochemistry.tamu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/ systems management education.
academic-requirements/minors) and have it approved and signed by the
BICH/GENE undergraduate advisor and their major academic advisor. Faculty
Students are required to obtain a grade of ‘C’ or better in all minor
Agarwal, Girish S, Professor
courses and meet all minor course prerequisites.
Biological and Agricultural Eng
PHD, University of Rochester, 1969
Code Title Semester Credit Capareda, Sergio C, Professor
Hours Biological and Agricultural Eng
GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics Castell-Perez, M Elena, Professor
GENE 302 Principles of Genetics Biological and Agricultural Eng
GENE 320/ Biomedical Genetics PHD, Michigan State University, 1990
BIMS 320
Fernando, Sandun D, Professor
GENE 412 Population and Ecological Genetics 3 Biological and Agricultural Eng
GENE 431/ Molecular Genetics 3 PHD, University of Nebraska, 2003
BICH 431
147
Gomes, Carmen L, Associate Professor Majors

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010 • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Systems Management (p. 147)
• Bachelor of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Huang, Yongheng, Associate Professor (p. 148)
PHD, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2002 Minors
Karthikeyan, Raghupathy, Associate Professor • Agricultural Systems Management Minor (p. 150)
Agricultural Systems Management -
Kingman, Douglas M, Instructional Associate Professor
BS
PHD, Purdue University, 2002 Graduates of the Agricultural Systems Management program manage
people, money and machines in the food and agricultural industries.
Lacey, Ronald E, Professor They are typically employed as production or processing operations
Biological and Agricultural Eng managers, equipment managers, or in technical sales and services.
PHD, University of Kentucky, 1992 Employers include farm and industrial equipment companies, food
processing plants, cotton gins, grain and seed companies, livestock
Mohanty, Binayak P, Professor
feeding operations, irrigation companies, construction companies,
manufacturers, and a variety of other employers who need technical
managers.
Mohtar, Rabi H, Professor
The technological courses are applications-oriented and focus on
practical experience in food processing systems, water management,
machinery and power systems, electrical systems and electronics.
Moreira, Rosana G, Professor Business courses include accounting, economics, marketing,
Biological and Agricultural Eng management, law and finance. The Business minor is built into the
PHD, Michigan State University, 1989 AGSM degree program (with no additional courses required), or students
can obtain a minor in Agricultural Economics by taking one additional
Munster, Clyde L, Professor class. Management and systems science techniques such as linear
Biological and Agricultural Eng programming, simulation, optimization, queuing theory, inventory models,
PHD, North Carolina State University, 1992 PERT/CPM and expert systems are taught along with applications for
solving realistic problems faced by agribusiness managers. Supporting
Nikolov, Zivko L, Professor
courses provide a foundation of mathematics, chemistry, computer and
communications skills. Technical electives are available to develop a
degree program that meets personal career objectives.
Riskowski, Gerald L, Professor
The curriculum is administered by the Department of Biological and
Agricultural Engineering and leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in
Agricultural Systems Management.
Searcy, Stephen W, Senior Professor
Biological and Agricultural Eng Program Requirements
PHD, Oklahoma State University, 1980 First Year
Singh, Vijay P, Professor Fall Semester
Biological and Agricultural Eng Credit
PHD, Colorado State University, 1974 Hours
AGSM 201 Agricultural Energy and Power Systems 3
Smith, Patricia K, Professor
PHD, North Carolina State University, 2000 1
Stark, Gregory L, Assistant Professor of the Practice Creative arts elective (p. 24)
1,2
3
AGSM 125 Introduction to Agricultural Systems 1
MPH, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1986
Management
Thomasson, John A, Professor Semester Credit Hours 16
Biological and Agricultural Eng Spring
PHD, University of Kentucky, 1997 ISTM 209 Business Information Systems Concepts 3
CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory I 1
148 Biological and Agricultural Engineering - BS
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 AGSM 473 Project Management for Agricultural

1 Systems Technology (Select one of the
following)
MMET 105 Engineering Graphics 2
ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems for
RENR 405 Resource Management
Second Year
RENR 405/ Geographic Information Systems for
Fall
ESSM 351 Resource Management
3
ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3
AGSM 301 Systems Analysis in Agriculture 3
Spring
MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing 3
COMM 203 Public Speaking 3 or AGEC 314 or Marketing Agricultural and Food
PHYS 201 College Physics 4 Products
6
Semester Credit Hours 16 AGSM 440 Management of Agricultural Systems II 3
2,5
Spring Technical electives 6
1,2
ACCT 210 Survey of Managerial and Cost Accounting 3 American history elective (p. 25) 3
Principles Semester Credit Hours 15
AGSM 360 Occupational Safety Management 3
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
1
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 To be selected from the University Core Curriculum.
1 2
Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3 The 6 hours of international and cultural diversity courses, as
Semester Credit Hours 15 required for graduation, may be met in the curriculum. Students may
select Language, Philosophy and Culture, Creative Arts, Technical
Third Year
Electives, or American History Electives that also meet the ICD
Fall requirement.
3
AGEC 330 Financial Management in Agriculture 3 3
A minor in BUAD may be obtained by completing the noted courses.
or FINC 409 or Survey of Finance Principles Each of these courses must be completed with a C or better.
1,2
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 4
To be selected from a departmental approved list.
1,2
American history elective (p. 25) 3 5
Technical electives must be selected in consultation with the
AGSM 335 Water and Soil Management 3 student’s advisor and from the current list of approved electives
AGSM 337 Technology for Environmental and Natural 3 published by the department.
Resource Engineering 6
Semester Credit Hours 15 courses in their major designated as writing intensive (W). This
Spring course is an approved W course.
AGSM 310 Agricultural Machinery Management 3
A grade of C or better is required for all Common Body of Knowledge
AGSM 315/ Food Process Engineering Technology 3 (CBK) courses; ACCT 209, AGSM 301, CHEM 101, CHEM 111, ECON 202,
FSTC 315 MATH 141, MATH 142 and PHYS 201, or equivalents and senior capstone
AGSM 325 Agri-Industrial Applications of Electricity 3 courses AGSM 439 and AGSM 440.
or STAT 303 or Statistical Methods Biological and Agricultural
AGEC 344 Food and Agricultural Law
3

Engineering - BS
3
MGMT 209 Business, Government and Society Graduates from the Biological and Agricultural Engineering program will:
MGMT 212 Business Law
• Successfully enter the biological and agricultural engineering
Semester Credit Hours 15 profession as practicing engineers and consultants in the natural
Fourth Year resources, machine systems, food processing, bioprocessing, and
Fall agricultural production and processing fields.
AGEC 315 Food and Agricultural Sales (or Technical 3 • Pursue graduate education and research at major universities in
5
elective) biological and agricultural engineering, and related fields.
3
MGMT 309 Survey of Management 3 • Advance into leadership positions in their chosen fields and
or AGEC 340 or Agribusiness Management professional societies.
AGSM 403 Processing and Storage of Agricultural 3 • Engage in life-long learning through professional registration and
Products professional development.
6
AGSM 439 Management of Agricultural Systems I 3
Students learn to apply fundamental knowledge of biological and
AGSM 470 Agricultural Electronics and Control 3 physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering principles to formulate
Select one of the following: 3 and solve engineering problems. Engineering design is integrated
149
throughout the curriculum, along with opportunities to develop Program Requirements

communication, learning, and teamwork skills, culminating in a capstone
design experience. Electives in the curriculum allow the student to focus First Year
in one of the following areas: Fall Semester
Credit
• Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering—design and
Hours
management of systems affecting soil, water, and air resources.
• Renewable Energy Engineering—design and development of biomass,
Students
wind and solar energy systems.
• Food and Bioprocess Engineering—design and development of
Students Laboratory
systems for processing and handling of food and agricultural
ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I 2
products and processes involving cells, enzymes, or other biological 1
components. MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4
• Machine Systems Engineering—design and development of machines PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
and machine systems for food, feed and fiber production and Semester Credit Hours 14
processing. Spring
Students select courses with the assistance of faculty advisors in
an individualized advising system. Faculty members also assist with ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
professional development and job placement for students. ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2
The biological and agricultural engineering program is jointly
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4
administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the
College of Engineering, and the curriculum is fully accredited by the Semester Credit Hours 17
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., www.abet.org. The Second Year
department is one of the largest in North America and is consistently Fall
ranked as one of the top programs in the nation.
CHEM 222 Elements of Organic and Biological 3
For graduates to become successful practicing biological and agricultural Chemistry
engineers, students need to acquire a set of skills, knowledge, and MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3
behaviors as they progress through the curriculum. We have established MEEN 221 Statics and Particle Dynamics 3
the following program outcomes outlining what students are expected to MEEN 222/ Materials Science 3
know and be able to do upon completion of the curriculum. At the time of MSEN 222
graduation, students should have:
1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and Semester Credit Hours 15
engineering; Spring
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze BAEN 201 Analysis of Biological and Agricultural 3
and interpret data; Engineering Problems
3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired BAEN 301 Biological and Agricultural Engineering 3
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, Fundamentals I
social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and BAEN 320 Engineering Thermodynamics 3
sustainability;
CVEN 305 Mechanics of Materials 3
4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
7. an ability to communicate effectively;
Third Year
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of
Fall
engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and
societal context; BAEN 302 Biological and Agricultural Engineering 3
Fundamentals II
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long
learning; BAEN 340 Fluid Mechanics 3
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues; BAEN 354 Engineering Properties of Biological 3

Materials
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice. BAEN 375 Design Fundamentals for Agricultural 3
Machines and Structures
ECEN 215 Principles of Electrical Engineering 3
150 Agricultural Systems Management - Minor
Spring objective of this minor program is to provide students, majoring in other

BAEN 365 Unit Operations for Biological and 3 fields, with a fundamental knowledge of the fields of agricultural systems
Agricultural Engineering management.
BAEN 366 Transport Processes in Biological Systems 3

BAEN 370 Measurement and Control of Biological 3
Systems and Agricultural Processes Code Title Semester Credit
2 Hours
Government/Political science (p. 25) 3 Core Courses
3 AGSM 201 Agricultural Energy and Power 3
Systems
AGSM 301 Systems Analysis in Agriculture 3
Fourth Year
AGSM 325 Agri-Industrial Applications of 3
Fall
Electricity
BAEN 479 Biological and Agricultural Engineering 3
AGSM 335 Water and Soil Management 3
Design I
4 AGSM 360 Occupational Safety Management 3
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3
PHIL 482 or Cultural Diversity and Ethics Electives
or ANTH 370 AGSM 337 Technology for Environmental and 3
BAEN elective (p. 735)
3
3 Natural Resource Engineering
ENGR elective (p. 797)
3
3 or AGSM 470
or Agricultural Electronics and
2 Control
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3
High Impact Experience
5
BAEN 399 Professional Development
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses.
Spring Department of Ecosystem Science
and Management
4
Design II
3
BAEN elective (p. 735) 3 The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management provides
2
American history (p. 25) 3 one of the most advanced educational opportunities available to
2 prepare undergraduate students for leadership in the science and
Technical elective
3
3 stewardship of rangeland, forest and wetland ecosystems across the
rural-urban gradient. We offer Bachelors of Science degrees in Ecological
Restoration, Forestry, Rangeland Ecology and Management, Renewable
Total Semester Credit Hours 127 Natural Resources, and Spatial Sciences.
1
Entering students will normally be given a placement test in Faculty
mathematics. Test results will be used in selecting the appropriate
starting course which may be at a higher or lower level. Boutton, Thomas W, Professor
2 Ecosystem Science & Mgmt
The six hours of international and cultural diversity courses, as
PHD, Brigham Young University, 1979
required for graduation, may be met by courses that also satisfy a
core curriculum course. Briske, David D, Professor
3
Engineering, mathematics and technical electives must be selected Ecosystem Science & Mgmt
from a departmental approved list in consultation with an academic PHD, Colorado State University, 1978
advisor.
4
All undergraduate students must take at least two (2) specific Casola, Claudio, Assistant Professor
courses in their major designated as writing intensive. Ecosystem Science & Mgmt
5 PHD, University of Pisa, Italy, 2006
All engineering students are required to complete a high-impact
experience in order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact Eriksson, Marian, Associate Professor
experiences is available in the BAEN advising office. Ecosystem Science & Mgmt
PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1989
A grade of C or better is required for all math, science, and engineering
courses. Feagin, Russell A, Professor
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt
Agricultural Systems Management - PHD, Texas A&M University, 2003
Minor Gan, Jianbang, Professor

The minor in Agricultural Systems Management is available to all PHD, Iowa State University, 1990
students enrolled at Texas A&M University. The primary educational
151
Hamilton, Wayne T, Senior Lecturer Struminger, Rhonda S, Assistant Professor of the Practice
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt Ecosystem Science & Mgmt
MS, Sul Ross State University, 1976 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2013
Hatch, Stephan L, Professor Tapaneeyakul, Sasathorn, Lecturer

Hyodo, Ayumi, Research Assistant Professor Watson, Wesley T, Lecturer

PHD, University of Western Ontario, 2010 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1999
Kavanagh, Kathleen L, Professor West, Jason B, Associate Professor

PHD, Oregon State University, 1993 PHD, University of Georgia, 2002
Knight, Robert W, Associate Professor Wilcox, Bradford P, Professor

Kothmann, Merwyn M, Professor Wu, Xinyuan B, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1968 PHD, University of Tennessee, 1991
Kreuter, Urs P, Professor Majors

PHD, Utah State University, 1992 • Bachelor of Science in Ecological Restoration (p. 151)
• Bachelor of Science in Forestry (p. 152)
Lawing, Anna M, Assistant Professor
• Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Ecology and Management, Ranch
Management Option (p. 153)
PHD, Indiana University, 2012
• Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Ecology and
Loopstra, Carol A, Associate Professor Management, Rangeland Resources Option (p. 155)
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt • Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources (p. 156)
PHD, North Carolina State University, 1992 • Bachelor of Science in Spatial Sciences (p. 158)
Moore, Georgianne W, Associate Professor
Minors
PHD, Oregon State University, 2004 • Forestry Minor (p. 158)
• Rangeland Ecology and Management Minor (p. 159)
Noormets, Asko, Associate Professor
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt • Spatial Sciences Minor (p. 159)
PHD, Michigan Technological University, 2001
Certificates
Popescu, Sorin C, Professor
• Watershed Certificate (p. 159)
Ecological Restoration - BS
PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2002
Rogers, William E, Professor

Ecosystem Science & Mgmt Ecological restoration is the process of repairing dysfunctional
PHD, Kansas State University, 1998 ecosystems to provide essential ecosystem goods and services
important to society. The Ecological Restoration degree prepares
Shaw, Robert B, Professor students for a career that requires an understanding of the causes of
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt land degradation and strategies for recovery of ecosystems damaged,
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1979 degraded, or destroyed by natural or human causes.
Smeins, Fred E, Visiting Professor The curriculum focuses on restoration of damaged ecosystems and
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt landscapes, particularly terrestrial, wetland, and riparian systems in
PHD, University of Saskatchewan, 1967 diverse settings that span the rural-urban spectrum. The discipline
of ecological restoration requires a strong conceptual/theoretical
Srinivasan, Raghavan, Professor foundation as well as a practical application component. This degree
Ecosystem Science & Mgmt combines basic sciences, modern technologies, and contemporary
PHD, Purdue University, 1992 ecological knowledge. Students will develop practical capabilities
and gain critical understanding of the interaction of biophysical,
socio-economic and political drivers that affect land degradation and
152 Forestry - BS
restoration through a program that incorporates integrated coursework HORT 201 Horticultural Science and Practices
and an internship with ecological restoration practitioners. & HORT 202and Horticultural Science and
Practices Laboratory
Completion of this degree will prepare students to assess the causes
of ecosystem degradation and to develop strategies for ecological
restoration at multiple spatial scales. Graduates will be equipped
Laboratory I
for professional careers with environmental consulting companies,
governmental and non-governmental land management organizations, RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology-- 1
and regulatory agencies. This degree program also provides a foundation Laboratory
2
for students planning to pursue advanced degrees in restoration American history electives (p. 25) 6
2
ecology, disturbed land reclamation, natural resources conservation and Communication electives (p. 22) 6
management, or related fields. The total number of credit hours required Creative arts elective (p. 24)
2
3
for graduation is 120 hours. 3
2
Mathematics electives (MATH prefix required) 6
Code Title Semester Credit (p. 22)
Hours
Ecosystem Science and Management Core
Courses 1
ESSM 201 Exploring Ecosystem Science and 1 2
The Graduation requirements include a requirement for six hours of
Management international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a
ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management 3 Core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective
ESSM 306 Plant Functional Ecology and 3 can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor.
3
Adaptation Credit by examination may be used to substitute three hours of
or ESSM 311 or Biogeochemistry and Global POLS 206 or POLS 207.
Change
ESSM 313 Vegetation Sampling Methods and 3 Forestry - BS
Designs in Ecosystems
The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management provides one
ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems 3
of the most advanced educational opportunities available for developing
RENR 405 for Resource Management
leaders in the management, conservation and restoration of the world’s
ESSM 481 Senior Seminar 1 diverse forests. Students seeking to study forestry in this department are
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 interested in solving problems related to protecting forest biodiversity,
SCSC 301 Soil Science 4 providing wood, water, recreation and wildlife for a growing society,
Ecological Restoration Core Courses and contributing to the advancement of knowledge about forests.
Resolving today’s forest management issues requires a broad education
ESSM 303 Agrostology 3
in the biological, physical and social sciences, a solid understanding
ESSM 304 Rangeland Plant Taxonomy 4
of the methods used to integrate information from many fields and
ESSM 318 Coupled Social and Ecological 3 to solve problems, and an in-depth knowledge of the sophisticated
Systems tools and techniques that are an essential part of modern forestry.
ESSM 320 Ecosystem Restoration and 3 Curriculum in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management
Management incorporates these ideas so that motivated and capable students can
ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy 3 become competent forest and resource management professionals and
ESSM 416 Fire Ecology and Natural Resource 3 scientists.
Management
Forests cover one-third of the land area of the United States. The
ESSM 420 Ecological Restoration of Wetland 3 products and services derived from forests, and the scenic beauty they
and Riparian Systems provide, have contributed to the well-being of the American people since
ESSM 430 Advanced Restoration Ecology 3 the founding of this country. These benefits range from lumber and paper
RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment 3 to recreation and biological diversity. Forests also are renewable. Under
Emphasis Area electives
1
21 proper stewardship, they yield products and biodiversity indefinitely.
Proper management of forests, which is the responsibility of the
Free electives 8
professional forester, results in healthy, productive forests that are
University Core Curriculum capable of serving human needs and providing a quality environment in
AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3 rural or urban settings.
Economics
Select one from: 4 The primary objective of the Department of Ecosystem Science and
Management is to educate students in the scientific management of
BIOL 101 Botany
forest resources. Students select a course of study best suited to their
BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology educational and career goals. Students also receive help from faculty
153
2,3
advisors in their areas of interest. The total number of credit hours Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 6
required for a degree is 120. Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23)
2
3
Mathematics elective (MATH prefix required) 6
Program Requirements (p. 22)
Code Title Semester Credit Total Semester Credit Hours 120
Hours
1
Ecosystem Science and Management Core To be selected in consultation with an advisor.
2
Courses The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours of
ESSM 201 Exploring Ecosystem Science and 1 international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a
Management Core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective
ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management 3 can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor.
3
ESSM 306 Plant Functional Ecology and 3 Credit by examination may be used to substitute for 3 hours of
Adaptation POLS 206 or POLS 207.
Rangeland Ecology and Management

or ESSM 311 or Biogeochemistry and Global
Change
ESSM 313 Vegetation Sampling Methods and
3
- BS, Ranch Management Option
ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems 3 Students majoring in Rangeland Ecology and Management are taught to
RENR 405 for Resource Management integrate knowledge and technology in a systems approach to manage
ESSM 481 Senior Seminar 1 land for sustainable utilization of natural resources. Emphasis is placed
on conservation and maintenance of biological diversity in wet to arid
environments and sustainable production, conservation and function of
SCSC 301 Soil Science 4 land. Rangelands comprise approximately 50% of the land area of the
Forestry Core Courses United States and the world. Natural resources on rangelands provide
AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural 3 many products and values for society including: livestock grazing, habitat
Resource Economics for game and non-game wildlife, water for urban and agricultural uses,
ESSM 203 Forest Trees of North America 3 recreational opportunities, minerals, oil and gas. The expansiveness and
diversity of rangelands require that knowledge and technology be drawn
ESSM 300 Field Studies in Forest Ecosystems 3
from numerous disciplines.
ESSM 307 Forest Protection 3
ESSM 309 Forest Ecology 3 Employment opportunities are diverse. They include all aspects of natural
ESSM 310 Forest Tree Improvement and 3 resource management, including ranch management, environmental
Regeneration consulting, conservation and natural resource planning on private lands
and with state and federal agencies. Students also find employment in
ESSM 319 Principles of Forestry 4
agribusiness sales, marketing, agricultural finance real estate, consulting
ESSM 324 Forest Measurements 2
and reclamation. Students can also pursue professional careers in
ESSM 405 Forest Resource Assessment and 3 teaching agricultural science.
Management (W)
ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy 3 Two options in the Rangeland Ecology and Management curriculum
1 provide the opportunity for specialization in a minor field.
Directed electives 21
Free electives
6
Ranch Management Option
Designed for students preparing for careers in ranch management and
agribusiness. This option emphasizes management and utilization of
Economics
rangeland for livestock and wildlife production. It provides excellent
Select one from: 4 preparation for students desiring to obtain a Master of Agriculture degree
BIOL 101 Botany in ranch management. Employment opportunities are available on private
BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology ranches, businesses, and industries supporting ranches and with state
HORT 201 Horticultural Science and Practices and federal agencies.
& HORT 202and Horticultural Science and
Practices Laboratory Emphasis Areas
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 Ecology
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Designed for students to explore and specialize in a diverse array of
Laboratory I ecological topics. They study plants and animals and the ecological
principles essential for effective conservation, management and
restoration of the land and associated natural resources. They
Laboratory
2
are prepared for careers in resource monitoring, management and
American history elective (p. 25) 6 conservation with state and federal agencies and the private sector.
2
2
154 Rangeland Ecology and Management - BS, Ranch Management Option
Environmental Science Rangeland Ecology and Management Core

Designed for students preparing for professional careers in Courses
environmental management. The coursework includes a basic foundation AGEC 325 Principles of Farm and Ranch 3
of ecological sciences, plant taxonomy and rangeland management Management
with emphasis on plants, water and soils. Job opportunities are
ESSM 302 Wildland Plants of North America 3
available in environmental consulting firms, public utility companies,
municipalities and federal environmental agencies. The curriculum
provides a good foundation for students planning to pursue graduate or ESSM 304 or Rangeland Plant Taxonomy
studies in watershed management, environmental sciences, pollution ESSM 314 Principles of Rangeland 3
control or waste management. Management Around the World
ESSM 315 Rangeland Inventory and 1
Preveterinary Medicine Monitoring
Prepares students for admission to the professional program in
veterinary medicine. Students planning to work in large animal practice ESSM 316 Range Ecology 3
would benefit from studies in rangeland ecology and management. ESSM 317 Vegetation Management 3
ESSM 415 Range Analysis and Management 4
Range/Soil Conservation Planning
1
Designed to qualify students as range management specialists or soil

or RENR 410 or Ecosystem Management
conservationists with the federal government. The curriculum will provide
students with competitive ratings with federal Civil Service for positions Ranch Management Option
with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Forest Service and ANSC 107 General Animal Science 3
Bureau of Land Management. Various electives and work experience may ANSC 108 General Animal Science 1
be used to increase the rating score. Job opportunities are also available ANSC 302 Basic Beef Cattle Production 3
in private and state organizations.
ANSC 320 Animal Nutrition and Feeding 3
Teaching Select one from: 3
For students majoring in rangeland ecology and management who AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural
wish to teach. Directed electives may be chosen so that, following this Resource Economics
curriculum, the student is eligible to enter the induction year as a teacher ESSM 318 Coupled Social and Ecological
of agricultural science under the Texas Education Agency Plan. Off- Systems
campus student teaching is required.
ESSM 404 Changing Natural Resource Policy
Watershed Resources ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy
For students preparing for a professional career in watershed RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment
management. Graduates qualify for employment as range management 1
Emphasis Area electives 15
specialists and soil conservationists or, with proper selection of electives,
Electives 6
as hydrologists. Opportunities are also available in environmental
consulting firms, public utility companies, land reclamation firms,
municipalities, secondary school education and private land AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3
management. Economics
Select one from: 4
Program Requirements BIOL 101 Botany
BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology
Hours HORT 201 Horticultural Science and Practices
Ecosystem Science and Management Core
Courses
ESSM 201 Exploring Ecosystem Science and 1
Management
Laboratory I
ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management 3
ESSM 306 Plant Functional Ecology and 3
Laboratory
Adaptation 2
American history electives (p. 25) 6
or ESSM 311 or Biogeochemistry and Global 2
Change
2
ESSM 313 Vegetation Sampling Methods and 3
2,3
Designs in Ecosystems Government/Political science electives (p. 25) 6
2
ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems 3 Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
RENR 405 for Resource Management Mathematics electives (MATH prefix required) 6
ESSM 481 Senior Seminar 1 (p. 22)
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
SCSC 301 Soil Science 4 1
155
2
The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours of provides a good foundation for students planning to pursue graduate
international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a studies in watershed management, environmental sciences, pollution
Core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective control or waste management.
3 Preveterinary Medicine
Credit by examination may be used to substitute for 3 hours of
Prepares students for admission to the professional program in
POLS 206 or POLS 207.
veterinary medicine. Students planning to work in large animal practice
would benefit from studies in rangeland ecology and management.
Rangeland Ecology and Management Range/Soil Conservation
- BS, Rangeland Resources Option Designed to qualify students as range management specialists or soil
conservationists with the federal government. The curriculum will provide
Students majoring in Rangeland Ecology and Management are taught to
students with competitive ratings with federal Civil Service for positions
integrate knowledge and technology in a systems approach to manage
with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Forest Service and
land for sustainable utilization of natural resources. Emphasis is placed
Bureau of Land Management. Various electives and work experience may
on conservation and maintenance of biological diversity in wet to arid
be used to increase the rating score. Job opportunities are also available
environments and sustainable production, conservation and function of
in private and state organizations.
land. Rangelands comprise approximately 50% of the land area of the
United States and the world. Natural resources on rangelands provide Teaching
many products and values for society including: livestock grazing, habitat For students majoring in rangeland ecology and management who
for game and non-game wildlife, water for urban and agricultural uses, wish to teach. Directed electives may be chosen so that, following this
recreational opportunities, minerals, oil and gas. The expansiveness and curriculum, the student is eligible to enter the induction year as a teacher
diversity of rangelands require that knowledge and technology be drawn of agricultural science under the Texas Education Agency Plan. Off-
from numerous disciplines. campus student teaching is required.
Employment opportunities are diverse. They include all aspects of natural Watershed Resources
resource management, including ranch management, environmental For students preparing for a professional career in watershed
consulting, conservation and natural resource planning on private lands management. Graduates qualify for employment as range management
and with state and federal agencies. Students also find employment in specialists and soil conservationists or, with proper selection of electives,
agribusiness sales, marketing, agricultural finance real estate, consulting as hydrologists. Opportunities are also available in environmental
and reclamation. Students can also pursue professional careers in consulting firms, public utility companies, land reclamation firms,
teaching agricultural science. municipalities, secondary school education and private land
management.
Two options in the Rangeland Ecology and Management curriculum
provide the opportunity for specialization in a minor field.
Rangeland Resources Option Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Designed for students preparing for careers in the private, state and
federal sectors in the area of natural resources conservation and Ecosystem Science and Management Core
management. It also provides good preparation for graduate study Courses
leading to positions in extension, teaching, research and consulting. It ESSM 201 Exploring Ecosystem Science and 1
allows maximum flexibility to orient a degree program towards specific Management
career interests. Students are encouraged to develop an emphasis area ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management 3
by selecting 15 hours of directed elective courses in related disciplines. ESSM 306 Plant Functional Ecology and 3
Several suggested emphasis areas for the Rangeland Resources Option Adaptation
follow.
Emphasis Areas Change
Ecology
Designed for students to explore and specialize in a diverse array of
ecological topics. They study plants and animals and the ecological ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems 3
principles essential for effective conservation, management and RENR 405 for Resource Management
restoration of the land and associated natural resources. They ESSM 481 Senior Seminar 1
are prepared for careers in resource monitoring, management and RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3
conservation with state and federal agencies and the private sector. SCSC 301 Soil Science 4
Environmental Science Rangeland Ecology and Management Core
Designed for students preparing for professional careers in Courses
environmental management. The coursework includes a basic foundation ESSM 302 Wildland Plants of North America 3
of ecological sciences, plant taxonomy and rangeland management ESSM 303 Agrostology 3
with emphasis on plants, water and soils. Job opportunities are or ESSM 304 or Rangeland Plant Taxonomy
available in environmental consulting firms, public utility companies,
municipalities and federal environmental agencies. The curriculum
156 Renewable Natural Resources - BS
ESSM 314 Principles of Rangeland

3
Renewable Natural Resources - BS
ESSM 315 Rangeland Inventory and
Monitoring
1
Professional Fields of Study and
ESSM 316 Range Ecology 3 Department Heads
ESSM 317 Vegetation Management 3 Ecosystem Science and Management, Kathleen Kavanagh, Head
ESSM 415 Range Analysis and Management 4 Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, Gary D. Ellis, Head
Planning
1 Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, John B. Carey, Interim Head
or RENR 410 or Ecosystem Management

Rangeland Resources Option

General Statement
Three departments offer degrees in specific areas of natural resources
SCSC 310 Soil Morphology and Interpretations 2
management and conservation. Students may select one of these degree
Select two from: 6
programs or a broad approach to natural resource education by pursuing
AGEC 325 Principles of Farm and Ranch the multi-department degree in Renewable Natural Resources.
Management
AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural Renewable Natural Resources
Resource Economics
Renewable Natural Resources (RENR) is for students desiring a rigorous
ESSM 318 Coupled Social and Ecological education in the study and management of sustainable ecosystems for a
Systems wide variety of resource values. The RENR program of study is comprised
ESSM 404 Changing Natural Resource Policy of a core of courses and two emphases. The goal of this core/emphasis
ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy structure is to provide students with an identity as a renewable natural
RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment resources specialist, while, at the same time, affording the flexibility
1 for preparation for a variety of career tracks. One emphasis focuses on
management and the other on policy. Technical electives prepare the
Electives 6
students in chosen educational and career directions. The underlying
University Core Curriculum goal of the RENR degree is to integrate the scientific issues of renewable
AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3 natural resources. Graduates of this program will be able to articulate
Economics these issues verbally and in writing in their chosen career. Therefore, the
Select one from: 4 RENR degree emphasizes verbal presentations and major papers as well
BIOL 101 Botany as field-oriented activities.
BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology The RENR programs are designed to help students prepare for careers in
HORT 201 Horticultural Science and Practices public and private organizations associated with the planning and use of
& HORT 202and Horticultural Science and natural resources and the environment. Possible employment includes
Practices Laboratory areas such as multi-use land management, environmental assessment,
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 resource inventory, natural resource planning, law, policy analysis and
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry land remediation.
Laboratory I
An emphasis may be selected in policy or management. The RENR
degree consists of 120 credit hours: 42 university core, 42-45 common to
Laboratory
both emphasis areas and 24-27 designated by the emphasis area and 9
2
American history electives (p. 25) 6 free elective hours.
2
Creative arts elective (p. 24)
2
3 RENR Areas of Emphasis
2,3
Government/Political science electives (p. 25) 6 The BS in Renewable Natural Resources includes two emphasis areas
2
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 for students to select. The directed electives available from advisors are
Mathematics electives (MATH prefix required) 6 what differentiates the emphases.
(p. 22)
Management Emphasis
Designed for an education in the scientific management of integrated
1 natural resources. In today’s world, it is important to have college
2 graduates prepared to deal with integrated systems, accounting for all of
the separate aspects of the system. The management emphasis seeks
to prepare the student to integrate concerns related to land, water, air,
plants and wildlife into the management process. Students select 24
3
credit hours of directed electives from an approved list in consultation
Credit by examination may be used to substitute for 3 hours of with their advisor. The remaining 9 credit hours are free electives.
POLS 206 or POLS 207.
157
Policy Emphasis ESSM 320 Ecosystem Restoration and 3

Designed for students desiring an education in natural resources policy. Management
This emphasis incorporates knowledge from all renewable natural or WFSC 418 or Ecology of the Coastal Zone
resources disciplines, which provides a foundation for decision-making Ecological Processes
related to the environment. Students will obtain an understanding of Select two of the following: 6-8
the behavior of institutions and organizations associated with natural
ESSM 306 Plant Functional Ecology and
resource management.
Adaptation
Professionals associated with natural resources need to consider ESSM 311 Biogeochemistry and Global
legislative mandates, community interests, resource evaluation and Change
competing uses, and conflict management techniques. This emphasis SCSC 301 Soil Science
prepares the student for work in private industry, public and non-profit WFSC 414 Ecology of Lakes and Rivers
agencies, and graduate school. Students must select 24 hours of
WFSC 428 Wetland Ecosystem Management
restricted electives from an approved list in consultation with their
Seminar
advisor. The remaining nine hours are free electives.
ESSM 481 Senior Seminar 1
Program Requirements or WFSC 481 or Seminar
Work Experience
Code Title Semester Credit 1
Hours Select one of the following: 3
Renwable Natural Resources Core Courses ESSM 484 Internship
ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management 3 RPTS 484 Internship
ESSM 313 Vegetation Sampling Methods and 3 WFSC 484 Internship

2
Designs in Ecosystems Directed electives 24
ESSM 318 Coupled Social and Ecological 3 Free electives 9
Systems College, University Requirements
ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems 3 AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3
RENR 405 for Resource Management Economics
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 BIOL 101 Botany 4
RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources 3 or BIOL 113 or Essentials in Biology
RENR 410 Ecosystem Management 4 CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
Introduction to Natural Resources & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
Select one of the following: 1 Laboratory I
ESSM 102 Introduction to Natural Resources RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology-- 1

and Ecosystem Management Laboratory
3
ESSM 201 Exploring Ecosystem Science and American history electives (p. 25) 6
3
Management Communications electives (p. 22) 6
3
WFSC 101 Introduction to Wildlife and Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
4
Fisheries Government/Political science electives (p. 25) 6
Plant or Animal Taxonomy Language, philosophy, and cultural elective (p. 23) 3
3
Select one of the following: 3-4
ESSM 203 Forest Trees of North America Mathematics electives (MATH prefix preferred) 6
ESSM 302 Wildland Plants of North America (p. 22)
ESSM 303 Agrostology Total Semester Credit Hours 120

ESSM 304 Rangeland Plant Taxonomy 1
Students will complete an internship, study abroad or independent
WFSC 302 Natural History of the Vertebrates
research experience.
WFSC 335 Natural History of the Invertebrates 2
To be selected from an approved list in consultation with an advisor.
Policy 3
The graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours of
Select one of the following: 3 international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a
AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective
Resource Economics can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor.
4
ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy Credit by examination may be used to substitute for 3 hours of
RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment POLS 206 or POLS 207.
WFSC 303 Fish and Wildlife Laws and
Administration
Ecological Restoration
158 Spatial Sciences - BS
Spatial Sciences - BS ESSM 459 Programming for Spatial Data

Applications
3
A degree in Spatial Sciences offers students the opportunity to obtain a ESSM 461 Spatial Databases for Data Storage, 3
career in a cutting-edge discipline at the intersection of environmental Manipulation and Analysis
and spatial sciences. The spatial sciences combine multidisciplinary ESSM 462/ Advanced GIS Analysis for Natural 3
fields of scientific study with geospatial technologies including GEOG 462 Resource Management
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems
ESSM 464 Spatial Project Management 3
(GPS), and Remote Sensing. A spatial sciences graduate will possess an
Select two from: 6
advanced knowledge of these technologies, experience in interpretation
of aerial photographs and processing of satellite images, as well AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural
as a broad understanding of computer applications and database Resource Economics
management. Graduates are capable of working as environmental ESSM 318 Coupled Social and Ecological
and natural resource managers and possess the necessary skills to Systems
map geographical features, patterns, and changes. Furthermore, these ESSM 404 Changing Natural Resource Policy
individuals will be able to lead and conduct modern environmental ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy
management activities.
RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment
1
Through core and supporting coursework, students will learn to utilize the Emphasis Area electives 24
full potential of the spatial sciences in real-world problem solving. From Free electives 6
real-time wildfire risk assessment to crime analysis, habitat mapping for University Core Curriculum
endangered species, and evaluating environmental damage from natural
disasters, the spatial sciences are an integral part of modern resource
Economics
management.
Select one from: 4
Students in this degree program receive guidance from faculty advisors BIOL 101 Botany
in their areas of interest, and meet regularly to discuss courses and BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology
career opportunities. The total number of credit hours required for
HORT 201 Horticultural Science and Practices
graduation is 120.
Code Title Semester Credit & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
Hours Laboratory I
Ecosystem Science and Management Core RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology-- 1
Courses Laboratory
2
ESSM 201 Exploring Ecosystem Science and 1 American history electives (p. 25) 6
Management Communication electives (p. 22)
2
6
ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management 3 Creative arts elective (p. 24)
2
3
ESSM 306 Plant Functional Ecology and 3 Government/Political science electives (p. 25)
2,3
6
Adaptation 2
Mathematics electives (MATH prefix required) 6
Change
(p. 22)
ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems 3 1
RENR 405 for Resource Management 2
ESSM 481 Senior Seminar 1 international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 Core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective
SCSC 301 Soil Science 4 can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor.
3
Spatial Science Core Courses Credit by examination may be used to substitute 3 hours of POLS 206
ESSM 203 Forest Trees of North America 3 or POLS 207.
or ESSM 302 or Wildland Plants of North
America Forestry - Minor
Select one from: 3
The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management offers a minor
ESSM 317 Vegetation Management in Forestry.
ESSM 319 Principles of Forestry
ESSM 320 Ecosystem Restoration and
Management
ESSM 444 Remote Sensing of the Environment 3
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Program Requirements Spatial Sciences - Minor

Code Title Semester Credit The minor in Spatial Sciences requires a minimum of 15 hours.
Hours
Required Courses Program Requirements
ESSM 203 Forest Trees of North America 3
Hours
ESSM 444 Remote Sensing of the Environment 3
ESSM 319 Principles of Forestry 4
ESSM 462/ Advanced GIS Analysis for Natural 3
ESSM 324 Forest Measurements 2
GEOG 462 Resource Management
Elective Courses
Select two of the following: 6
ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems
ESSM 300 Field Studies in Forest Ecosystems RENR 405 for Resource Management
ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management RENR 405/ Geographic Information Systems
ESSM 309 Forest Ecology ESSM 351 for Resource Management
ESSM 310 Forest Tree Improvement and Select two of the following: 6
Regeneration ESSM 459 Programming for Spatial Data
ESSM 405 Forest Resource Assessment and Applications
Management ESSM 461 Spatial Databases for Data Storage,
ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy Manipulation and Analysis
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 ESSM 464 Spatial Project Management
GEOL 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. GEOG 352
Minimum of 18 hours required. Total Semester Credit Hours 15
Rangeland Ecology and Management Students must complete a minimum of 6 hours in residence at the
300-400 level.
- Minor Students must maintain a 2.0 or above in minor curriculum.
The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management offers a minor
in Rangeland Ecology and Management. Watershed - Certificate
The goal of the watershed certificate is to provide a rigorous and high
quality program that will produce graduates capable of working as
Code Title Semester Credit a professional in watershed or hydrology fields, but with very solid
Hours scientific and ecological foundation. Graduates will be qualified to
Select one of the following: 3 work in government or consulting or if they choose, be prepared to
pursue graduate training in any watershed/hydrology science program.
ESSM 302 Wildland Plants of North America
Training will be built on a solid foundation in watershed management and
ESSM 303 Agrostology
hydrology.
ESSM 304 Rangeland Plant Taxonomy
ESSM 314 Principles of Rangeland 3 Program Requirements
Select three of the following: 9
Hours
ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management
Required Courses:
ESSM 316 Range Ecology
ESSM 317 Vegetation Management
ESSM 305 Watershed Analysis and Planning 3
Management 1
ESSM 416 Fire Ecology and Natural Resource
Management ATMO 201 Weather and Climate
ESSM 420 Ecological Restoration of Wetland BESC 320 Water and the Bioenvironmental
and Riparian Systems Sciences
BESC 403 Sampling and Environmental
Monitoring
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. ESSM 311 Biogeochemistry and Global
Change
160 Department of Entomology
ESSM 420 Ecological Restoration of Wetland Coates, Craig J, Instructional Associate Professor

and Riparian Systems Entomology
ESSM 440 Wetland Delineation PHD, Australian National University, 1997
GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions Coulson, Robert N, Professor

GEOG 331 Geomorphology Entomology
GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes PHD, University of Georgia, 1969
MARS 370
Eubanks, Micky D, Professor
GEOG 400 Arid Lands Geomorphology
Entomology
GEOG 434 Hydrology and Environment PHD, University of Maryland, 1997
GEOL 420 Environmental Geology
Hamer, Gabriel L, Assistant Professor
GEOL 410 Hydrogeology
Entomology
WFSC 414 Ecology of Lakes and Rivers
WFSC 428 Wetland Ecosystem Management Heinz, Kevin M, Professor
Entomology
PHD, University of California, Riverside, 1989
1
Check each course for required prerequisites Johnston, J S, Professor
Entomology
Department of Entomology PHD, University of Arizona, 1972
The Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University is one of Knutson, Allen, Professor & Extension Entomologist
the top entomology departments in the United States. We offer two Entomology
undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Science degree in Entomology and PHD, Texas A&M University, 1987
a Bachelors of Science degree in Forensic and Investigative Sciences
(FIVS). Our FIVS degree is the only bachelor’s degree in the state of McCutchen, Billy, AgriLife Professor
Texas that is nationally accredited by the Forensic Science Education Entomology
Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy PHD, University of California, Davis, 1993
of Forensic Sciences. Both undergraduate degrees provide students
Medina, Raul F, Professor
with the necessary curriculum requirements to pursue graduate study
Entomology
in entomology, as well as in other professional fields, such as law and
PHD, University of Maryland, 2005
medicine.
Merchant, Michael, Professor & Urban Extension Entomologist
Faculty Entomology
Adelman, Zachary N, Associate Professor PHD, Texas A&M University, 1989
Entomology
Myles, Kevin M, Associate Professor
Entomology
Behmer, Spencer T, Professor PHD, Colorado State University, 2003
Entomology
Oswald, John D, Professor
PHD, University of Arizona, 1998
Entomology
Bernal, Julio S, Professor PHD, Cornell University, 1991
Entomology
Parajulee, Megha, Professor
Entomology
Bowling, Robert, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1994
Entomology
Pietrantonio, Patricia, Professor
Entomology
Brewer, Michael, Associate Professor PHD, University of California, Riverside, 1995
Entomology
Porter, Robert, Professor & Extension Specialist
Entomology
Brundage, Adrienne L, Assistant Lecturer PHD, Mississippi State University, 1993
Entomology
Puckett, Robert, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Entomology
Bynum, Edsel, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist PHD, Texas A&M University, 2008
Entomology
161
Ragsdale, David W, Professor • Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Investigative Sciences, Science

Entomology Emphasis (p. 165)
PHD, Louisiana State University, 1980
Minors
Rangel Posada, Juliana, Assistant Professor
Entomology • Entomology Minor (p. 166)
PHD, Cornell University, 2010
Certificates
Slotman, Michel A, Associate Professor
Entomology • Public Health Entomology Certificate (p. 167)
PHD, Yale University, 2003
Song, Hojun, Associate Professor

Entomology - BS
Entomology Entomology is a basic and applied science of insects and their relatives
PHD, The Ohio State University, 2006 such as ticks and mites. Insects are the most numerous and diverse
forms of life on earth; they are essential constituents of virtually every
Swiger, Sonja, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem. While society benefits from the many
Entomology diverse roles played by the vast majority of insects, some species may
PHD, University of Florida, 2007 become limiting factors in the production, processing and storage of
our food and fiber crops, and to the health and well being of humans
Sword, Gregory A, Professor
and animals. The knowledge and skills possessed by entomologists are
Entomology
essential components of modern integrated pest management strategies
designed to safely and efficiently produce adequate food supplies
Szczepaniec, Ada, Assistant Professor for a continuously expanding world population, and to impede the
Entomology transmission of insect-borne diseases, while at the same time protecting
PHD, University of Maryland, 2009 our endangered species and fragile ecosystems.
Tamborindeguy, Cecilia, Associate Professor The Bachelor of Science degree in Entomology leads to a wide array of
Entomology career paths with strong employment demands among corporate and
PHD, Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, France, 2004 private agribusiness; urban pest management companies; scientific and
technical organizations; public health agencies; local, state and federal
Tarone, Aaron M, Associate Professor governments; and international organizations. In addition, employment
Entomology opportunities exist in areas such as forensic entomology, conservation
PHD, Michigan State University, 2007 biology, environmental quality, food quality, regulatory inspection, public
health and many more. Our curriculum is sufficiently flexible such that a
Teel, Pete D, Professor student, in consultation with the academic advisor, may tailor the degree
Entomology to meet their individual academic goals, including requirements for
PHD, Oklahoma State University, 1978 graduate school, professional schools in the health career areas (medical,
veterinary, dental) as well as providing the analytical skills needed for law
Tomberlin, Jeffery K, Associate Professor
school. Our department also participates in the Texas A&M accelerate
Entomology
online program for teaching certification, which is an innovative approach
PHD, University of Georgia, 2001
to training Texas secondary science teachers to gain the background
Vargo, Edward L, Professor education needed to prepare for certification to teach science grades 8–
Entomology 12.
Students majoring in related areas such as agronomy, animal science,
Way, Michael Orrin, Professor horticulture, biology, genetics and biomedical sciences may wish
Entomology to consider augmenting their knowledge base and broaden their
PHD, University of California, Davis, 1982 career opportunities by electing to either double major or to minor in
entomology. Interested students should contact the departmental
Woolley, James B, Professor Undergraduate Advisor for additional information on these options.
Entomology
PHD, University of California, Riverside, 1983 Program Requirements
Zhu Salzman, Keyan, Professor First Year
Entomology Fall Semester
PHD, Purdue University, 1994 Credit
Hours
Majors AGLS 101 Modern Agricultural Systems and 1
• Bachelor of Science in Entomology (p. 161) Renewable Natural Resources
• Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Investigative Sciences, Pre-Law BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
Emphasis (p. 163) CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 3
162 Entomology - BS
ENTO 201 General Entomology 3 ENTO 429 Insect Biotechnology Laboratory 1

MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social 3 Elective 3
or MATH 141 Sciences 2
Technical electives 7
or Finite Mathematics
Semester Credit Hours 15 Spring
Spring ENTO 435 Case Studies in Problem Solving 3
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 3 ENTO 484 Professional Internship 2
CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory II 1 or ENTO 491 or Research
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4 Electives 5
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus Semester Credit Hours 16
MATH 142 Business Calculus Total Semester Credit Hours 120
MATH 167 Explorations in Mathematics
1
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic To be selected in consultation with student’s academic advisor in the
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 department. Six hours of international and cultural diversity electives
are required for graduation; these courses may fulfill other degree
requirements as well. See the list of approved courses.
Second Year 2
Technical electives must be selected in consultation with the
Fall student’s advisor or from the current list of approved electives
ENTO 482 Occupational and Professional 2 published by the department. See Technical Electives table.
Development
POLS 206 American National Government 3 Additional Requirements for
CHEM 222
or CHEM 227
Elements of Organic and Biological
Chemistry
3
Baccalaureate Degree
or Organic Chemistry I • Foreign Language (two years same language in HS, one yr college)
1 • Writing Intensive Courses (two courses designated W in major or one
Social and behavioral sciences elective (p. 25)
1
3 W and one C course in major)
Elective 1 • International and Cultural Diversity Courses (two courses for six
credit hours)
Spring
Technical Electives
1
Hours
1
2
AGEC 314 Marketing Agricultural and Food 3
Technical elective 3 Products
Semester Credit Hours 15 AGEC 330 Financial Management in 3
Third Year Agriculture
Fall AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management 3
ENTO 305 Evolution of Insect Structure 3 AGSM 335 Water and Soil Management 3
ENTO 306 Insect Physiology 3 AGSM 337 Technology for Environmental and 3
Elective 3 Natural Resource Engineering
2 ALED 440 Leading Change 3
Semester Credit Hours 16 ANSC 107 General Animal Science 3
Spring ANSC 108 General Animal Science 1
ENTO 301 Biodiversity and Biology of Insects 4 ANSC 305 Animal Breeding 3
ENTO 424 Insect Ecology 3 ANSC 307/ Meats 3
GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics 4 FSTC 307
& GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory ANSC 303/ Principles of Animal Nutrition 3
Creative arts elective (p. 24)
1
3 NUTR 303
ENTO 481 Seminar 1 ANSC 310 Behavior and Management of 3

Domestic Animals
ANSC 318 Feeds and Feeding 3
Fourth Year
ANSC 320 Animal Nutrition and Feeding 3
Fall
ENTO 428 Insect Biotechnology 3
163
BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental 3 NUTR 303/ Principles of Animal Nutrition 3

Sciences ANSC 303
BESC 401 Bioenvironmental Microbiology 3 PHYS 201 College Physics 4
BESC 402 Microbial Processes in 3 PHYS 202 College Physics 4
Bioremediation PLPA 301 Plant Pathology 3
BICH 303 Elements of Biological Chemistry 3 PLPA 303 Plant Pathology Laboratory 1
BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I 3 RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3
BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II 3 SCSC 105 World Food and Fiber Crops 3
BICH 431/ Molecular Genetics 3 SCSC 301 Soil Science 4
GENE 431 SCSC 304 Plant Breeding and Genetics 3
BIOL 206 Introductory Microbiology 4 SCSC 405 Soil and Water Microbiology 4
BIOL 213 Molecular Cell Biology 3 SCSC 422 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrient 3
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and 4 Management
Physiology I SCSC 455 Environmental Soil and Water 3
BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and 4 Science
Physiology II STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3
BIOL 351 Fundamentals of Microbiology 4 VTPB 405 Biomedical Microbiology 5
BIOL 357 Ecology 3 VTPB 409 Introduction to Immunology 3
BIOL 358 Ecology Laboratory 1 VTPB 487/ Biomedical Parasitology 4
BIOL 413 Cell Biology 3 BIOL 487
BIOL 456 Medical Microbiology 4
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 3 Forensic and Investigative Sciences -
CHEM 238
COMM 203
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Public Speaking
1
3
BS, Pre-Law Emphasis
ENTO 208 - ENTO 299 (p. 800) Forensic and Investigative Sciences, an accredited program by the
ENTO 313 Biology of Insects 3 Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission
ENTO 315 Biotechnology and Society 3 (FEPAC), is a major offered by the Department of Entomology and
is a growing area of interest for students seeking to gain entry into
ENTO 320 Honey Bee Biology 3
careers that deal with the collection, preservation, processing and
ENTO 322 Insects and Human Society 3 use of evidentiary information to solve problems. A life sciences-
ENTO 401 Principles of Integrated Pest 3 based education, which develops skills in problem solving and critical
Management thinking, is essential for career opportunities in this field. Forensic and
ENTO 402 Field-Crop Insects 3 investigative scientists rely upon state-of-the-art scientific discoveries
ENTO 403 Urban Entomology 3 and technologies as tools to seek answers to critical questions in a
variety of settings. Molecular, organismal, environmental, and ecological
ENTO 423 Medical Entomology 3
sources of information are often analyzed and interpreted in industrial,
ENTO 431/ The Science of Forensic 3
regulatory, legal, medical and associated professions. Graduates will
FIVS 431 Entomology
be competitive for employment opportunities in quality assurance
ENTO 432/ Applied Forensic Entomology 1 laboratories, homeland security and investigative services at local,
FIVS 432 state and national levels. Graduates will also be well prepared for
ENTO 485 Directed Studies 1-4 opportunities to enter post-graduate studies or professional schools
ENTO 489 Special Topics in... 1-4 including medicine, law, and veterinary medicine.
FSTC 326/ Food Bacteriology 3
Interactions with and among plants, animals and microbes occur
DASC 326
regularly. These interactions impact public and environmental health
FSTC 327/ Food Bacteriology Lab 1 and require life science-based forensic and investigative science to
DASC 327 improve the quality of life. Homeland security, criminal investigation,
GENE 405/ Mammalian Genetics 3 environmental quality, agricultural and public health offer careers for
BIMS 405 students with forensic and investigative skills. Students can also pursue
GENE 406/ Bacterial Genetics 3 avenues to forensic careers through degree programs in specialty
BIOL 406 areas such as chemistry, anthropology, physics, computer science and
GENE 412 Population and Ecological Genetics 3 business.
HORT 201 Horticultural Science and Practices 3 Forensic and investigative sciences also operate at the crossroads
HORT 301 Garden Science 3 of science and the legal profession, and provide opportunities for
HORT 308 Plants for Sustainable Landscapes 3 students to consider pre-law preparation. There are growing demands
HORT 315 Issues in Horticulture 3 for attorneys with knowledge and understanding of science and research
to address legal issues and cases where the interpretation of science
MEPS 313 Introduction to Plant Physiology 3
and/or scientific data and analyses are pivotal. Law schools often seek
164 Forensic and Investigative Sciences - BS, Pre-Law Emphasis
candidates with diverse backgrounds and interests, and they look closely PHYS 201 College Physics 8
at curricula that stress analytical and problem-solving skills, critical & PHYS 202 and College Physics
reading abilities, writing skills, oral communication and listening abilities, STAT 303 Statistical Methods 3
general research skills, and task organization and management skills.
Life Science Core Requirements
The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program provides students with
opportunities to build these essential skills and knowledge areas through AGLS 101 Modern Agricultural Systems and 1
a combination of required and elective courses.
BICH 303 Elements of Biological Chemistry 3
The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program requires students to Directed Electives
earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program curriculum.
Category 1
Code Title Semester Credit Economics
Hours AGEC 315 Food and Agricultural Sales
Forensic and Investigative Sciences Core AGEC 344 Food and Agricultural Law
Requirements
AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural
FIVS 205 Introduction to Forensic and 3 Resource Economics
Investigative Sciences
AGEC 429 Agricultural Policy
FIVS 308 Forensic Implications of Inheritance 4
ECON 202 Principles of Economics
FIVS 316 Biotechnology and Forensics 4
ECON 322 Applied Microeconomic Theory
FIVS 401/ Forensic Soil Science 3
ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory
SCSC 401
ECON 420 Law and Economics
FIVS 415 Practice and Principles of Science 3
and Law ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy
FIVS 422 Crime Scene Investigation 2 MGMT 209 Business, Government and Society
FIVS 431/ The Science of Forensic 3 MGMT 212 Business Law

ENTO 431 Entomology POLS 351 Law and Legislation
2
FIVS 432/ Applied Forensic Entomology 1 POLS 356 Law, Politics and Policy
ENTO 432 PSYC 305 Psychology of Adjustment
1
FIVS 435 Case Studies in Problem Solving 3 SOCI 211 Sociology of Deviance
1
FIVS 481 Seminar 1 SOCI 314 Social Problems
FIVS 482 Occupational and Professional 2 URPN 361 Urban Issues
Development URPN 401 Policy Implementation
FIVS 484 Professional Internship 2 URPN 450 Emergency Management Principles
or FIVS 491 or Research and Practices
Natural Science Core Requirements WFSC 303 Fish and Wildlife Laws and
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 8 Administration
& BIOL 112 and Introductory Biology II Category 2
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 Select one of the following: 3
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry ALED 340 Survey of Leadership Theory
Laboratory I
COMM 203 Public Speaking
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 305 Theories of Communication
Laboratory II
COMM 325 Persuasion
Chemistry COMM 443 Communication and Conflict
Select one of the following: 3 PSYC 354 Conflict and Negotiation
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and PSYC 371 Forensic Psychology
Social Sciences SOCI 304 Criminology
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics Category 3
MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary Select one of the following: 3
Mathematics II ALED 202 Introduction to Leadership
Select one of the following: 3 ALED 301 Personal Leadership Education
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus ALED 424 Applied Ethics in Leadership
MATH 142 Business Calculus ALED 440 Leading Change
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic FIVS 421 Latent Print Processing
165
GENE 420 Bioethics environmental quality, agricultural and public health offer careers for
HIST 447 Law and Society in the United students with forensic and investigative skills. Students can also pursue
States avenues to forensic careers through degree programs in specialty
areas such as chemistry, anthropology, physics, computer science and
PHIL 111 Contemporary Moral Issues
business.
PHIL 307 Philosophy of the Social Sciences
PHIL 314 Environmental Ethics Forensic and investigative sciences also operate at the crossroads
PHIL 315 Military Ethics of science and the legal profession, and provide opportunities for
students to consider pre-law preparation. There are growing demands
PHIL 334 Philosophy of Law
for attorneys with knowledge and understanding of science and research
PHIL 480 Medical Ethics
to address legal issues and cases where the interpretation of science
RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment and/or scientific data and analyses are pivotal. Law schools often seek
SOCI 445 Sociology of Law candidates with diverse backgrounds and interests, and they look closely
Additional 10 hours from any of the three 10 at curricula that stress analytical and problem-solving skills, critical
categories of directed electives reading abilities, writing skills, oral communication and listening abilities,
University Core Curriculum Requirements general research skills, and task organization and management skills.
The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program provides students with
opportunities to build these essential skills and knowledge areas through
Government/Political science (p. 25) 6 a combination of required and elective courses.
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program requires students to
earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program curriculum.
Social and behaviorial science (p. 25) 3 Program Requirements
General Elective Requirement
General elective 3
Hours
Forensic and Investigative Sciences Core
1 Requirements
This course fulfills a writing requirement. See Requirement for a
Baccalaureate Degree section. FIVS 205 Introduction to Forensic and 3
2 Investigative Sciences
international and cultural diversity courses. FIVS 308 Forensic Implications of Inheritance 4
FIVS 316 Biotechnology and Forensics 4
The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program requires students to FIVS 401/ Forensic Soil Science 3
earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program curriculum. SCSC 401
Forensic and Investigative Sciences -

FIVS 415 Practice and Principles of Science 3
and Law
BS, Science Emphasis FIVS 422

FIVS 431/
Crime Scene Investigation
The Science of Forensic
2
3
Forensic and Investigative Sciences, an accredited program by the ENTO 431 Entomology
Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission FIVS 432/ Applied Forensic Entomology 1
(FEPAC), is a major offered by the Department of Entomology and ENTO 432
is a growing area of interest for students seeking to gain entry into 1
FIVS 435 Case Studies in Problem Solving 3
careers that deal with the collection, preservation, processing and 1
use of evidentiary information to solve problems. A life sciences- FIVS 481 Seminar 1
based education, which develops skills in problem solving and critical FIVS 482 Occupational and Professional 2
thinking, is essential for career opportunities in this field. Forensic and Development
investigative scientists rely upon state-of-the-art scientific discoveries FIVS 484 Professional Internship 2
and technologies as tools to seek answers to critical questions in a or FIVS 491 or Research
variety of settings. Molecular, organismal, environmental, and ecological
Natural Science Core Requirements
sources of information are often analyzed and interpreted in industrial,
regulatory, legal, medical and associated professions. Graduates will
& BIOL 112 and Introductory Biology II
be competitive for employment opportunities in quality assurance
laboratories, homeland security and investigative services at local, CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
state and national levels. Graduates will also be well prepared for & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
opportunities to enter post-graduate studies or professional schools Laboratory I
including medicine, law, and veterinary medicine. CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4
Interactions with and among plants, animals and microbes occur Laboratory II
regularly. These interactions impact public and environmental health
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 4
and require life science-based forensic and investigative science to
& CHEM 237 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory
improve the quality of life. Homeland security, criminal investigation,
166 Entomology - Minor
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 4 ENTO 429 Insect Biotechnology Laboratory

& CHEM 238 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory FIVS 421 Latent Print Processing
CHEM 316 Quantitative Analysis 3 FSTC 326/ Food Bacteriology
& CHEM 318 and Quantitative Analysis DASC 326
Laboratory GENE 412 Population and Ecological Genetics
Select one of the following: 3 GENE 420 Bioethics
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and GENE 450 Recombinant DNA and
Social Sciences Biotechnology
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics PHYS 221 Optics and Thermal Physics
MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary PSYC 305 Psychology of Adjustment
Mathematics II
PSYC 306 Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 371 Forensic Psychology
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus
SCSC 301 Soil Science
MATH 142 Business Calculus
SOCI 304 Criminology
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
VIBS 305 Biomedical Anatomy
VTPB 405 Biomedical Microbiology
& PHYS 202 and College Physics
VTPP 425 Pharmacology
University Core Curriculum Requirements
Life Science Core Requirements
Renewable Natural Resources Government/Political science (p. 25) 6
BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I 6 Communication (p. 22) 6

& BICH 411 and Comprehensive Biochemistry II Creative arts (p. 24) 3
BICH 412 Biochemistry Laboratory I 1 Language, philosophy and culture elctive (p. 23) 3
Directed Electives Social and behavioral science (p. 25) 3
Select seven hours from the following: 7 General Elective Requirement
ANTH 225 Introduction to Biological General elective 3
Anthropology Total Semester Credit Hours 120
ANTH 425 Human Osteology
1
ANTH 427 Human Biological Variation This course fulfills a writing requirement. See Requirement for a
Baccalaureate Degree section.
BIOL 213 Molecular Cell Biology
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program requires students to
Physiology I earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program curriculum.
BIOL 351
Physiology II
Fundamentals of Microbiology
Entomology - Minor
The minor in Entomology is available to all students enrolled at Texas
A&M University. The courses listed constitute the minimum 17 hours
BIOL 430 Biological Imaging
required for a minor in Entomology.
BIOL 454 Immunology
CHEM 318 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1. Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course used for the
minor.
CHEM 320 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
2. Prerequisite Courses: All prerequisites for each core and elective
CHEM 325 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
course also must be met. Prerequisite courses will not be applied
CHEM 326 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
to the minor requirements and do not count toward the number of
CHEM 327 Physical Chemistry I hours needed to complete the minor. Please refer to the Texas A&M
CHEM 328 Physical Chemistry II University Undergraduate Catalog for a listing of course prerequisites.
CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3. Availability of courses and minor recognition: The Department of
CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry Entomology cannot guarantee the availability of the courses required
CHEM 434 Analytical Instrumentation to meet the minor requirements. Successful completion of the minor
Laboratory will be certified by a degree audit in Howdy during the semester of the
student’s graduation. The minor will be recognized after graduation
DASC 326/ Food Bacteriology
on the student’s transcript, but not on the student’s diploma.
FSTC 326
ENTO 403 Urban Entomology Students pursuing the Minor in Entomology (http://
ENTO 423 Medical Entomology entomology.tamu.edu/entomology-academic-program/entomology-
ENTO 428 Insect Biotechnology minor) are to complete the minor application form and submit the
167
document to the Department of Entomology Advising Office in 404

Minnie Belle Heep Building (HPCT).
Public Health Entomology -
Certificate
Population growth and distribution predicted over future decades pose
Code Title Semester Credit increased risks of disease outbreaks and emergence of new diseases
Hours worldwide. Scientists from many disciplines, physicians, veterinarians,
1
Core Courses health-care practitioners, public health workers and policy makers are
1
ENTO 201 General Entomology 3 needed to provide public health surveillance, make new discoveries, and
or ENTO or Veterinary Entomology find solutions to address these risks.
208/209
This certificate offers a 15 credit-hour concentration in Public Health
ENTO 482 Occupational and Professional 2 Entomology focused on insects and other arthropods that serve as
1
Development vectors and reservoirs of disease pathogens, and are responsible for the
1
ENTO 301 Biodiversity and Biology of Insects 3-4 direct and indirect causation of disease.
or ENTO 322 or Insects and Human Society
Employment opportunities in the public health sector include
Directed Electives 9
environmental and health service agencies, mosquito control districts,
Select from the following list: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department
ENTO 300/ Field Studies of Defense, the World Health Organization, and the PanAmerican Health
WFSC 300 Organization.
ENTO 305 Evolution of Insect Structure
Students completing this certificate will be competitive for employment
ENTO 306 Insect Physiology
upon graduation, for graduate programs in related disciplines, such as
ENTO 315 Biotechnology and Society Master’s programs in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Entomology, as
ENTO 320 Honey Bee Biology well as professional schools.
ENTO 401 Principles of Integrated Pest
Eligibility Requirements for Entrance:
Management
ENTO 402 Field-Crop Insects 1. Completion of a minimum of one (1) course from Category I and II
ENTO 403 Urban Entomology with a grade of “B” or better and a cumulative TAMU GPA of 2.0+
ENTO 423 Medical Entomology 2. Students must complete and submit application before completion of
ENTO 424 Insect Ecology 75 credit hours.
ENTO 428 Insect Biotechnology
ENTO 429 Insect Biotechnology Laboratory Program Requirements
ENTO 431/ The Science of Forensic Code Title Semester Credit
FIVS 431 Entomology Hours
ENTO 432/ Applied Forensic Entomology CATEGORY I 3
FIVS 432 Select one of the following:
ENTO 435 Case Studies in Problem Solving BESC 314 Pathogens, the Environment and
ENTO 450/ Caribbean Conservation Society
WFSC 450 ENTO 210 Global Public Health Entomology
ENTO 451/ Caribbean Research Seminar VTPB 221 Great Diseases of the World
WFSC 451
CATEGORY II 6
ENTO 481 Seminar
ENTO 208 Veterinary Entomology
ENTO 484 Professional Internship & ENTO 209and Veterinary Entomology
ENTO 485 Directed Studies Laboratory
ENTO 489 Special Topics in... ENTO 423 Medical Entomology
ENTO 491 Research CATEGORY III 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 17 Select one of the following:
1
ENTO 403 Urban Entomology
Substitutions are not allowed for core courses.
HLTH 354 Medical Terminology for the Health
Professions
Students are encouraged to visit the Department of Entomology Advising
Office in 404 Minnie Belle Heep Building (HPCT), West Campus, to select PHLT 302 Foundations of Public Health
the appropriate directed elective courses based on their individual PHLT 305 Epidemiology in Public Health
educational and career interests. VIBS 204 Fundamentals of Food Toxicology
and Safety
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course used for the
VIBS 413 Introduction to Epidemiology
minor.
VTPB 409 Introduction to Immunology
168 Department of Horticultural Sciences
WFSC 327/ Wildlife Diseases option of pairing a horticulture degree with electives in social sciences,
VTPB 301 business, education, art and design. Creative opportunities range from
CATEGORY IV 3 planning gala events, to designing tranquil gardens, to constructing
educational programs for school gardens to pursuing advanced degrees.
ENTO 425 Disease Ecology
Graduates may find themselves working in exciting environments
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 including botanical gardens, international flower markets or upscale
resorts.
Eligibility Requirements for Application and Entrance:
• Complete a minimum of one course from both Category I and Program Requirements

Category II with a grade of "B" or better and a cumulative Texas A&M Code Title Semester Credit
University 2.0 GPA or better Hours
• Students must complete and submit application before completion of Horicultural Sciences Core Courses
75 total credit hours.
To Complete the Certification, Students Must: HORT 203 Floral Design 3
HORT 281 Horticulture as a Profession. 1
• Successfully complete courses in Category I-III PRIOR to enrollment 1
HORT 315 Issues in Horticulture 3
in Category IV ENTO 425
HORT 335 Sociohorticulture 3
• Complete all courses within the certification with a minimum grade of
2
“C” HORT 481 Seminar 2
• Earn a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better in the certificate courses High Impact Learning 1
• Complete exit survey Select one of the following:
• Meet the minimum qualifications for graduation as defined by Texas HORT 400 Field Studies in Horticulture
A&M University including a 2.0 cumulative GPA HORT 484 Internship
HORT 485 Directed Studies
For additional information and to discuss the scheduling of these
HORT 491 Research
courses upon successful completion of your entrance requirements,
please contact a member of the Entomology Academic Advising HORT Study Abroad
Team to schedule an appointment to submit your Public Health Principles of Design 6
Certificate Application. (http://entomology.tamu.edu/wp-content/ Select two of the following:
uploads/sites/12/2016/07/CERTIFICATE-IN-PUBLIC-HEALTH- HORT 308 Plants for Sustainable Landscapes
ENTOMOLOGY_7-2016.pdf)
HORT 332 Horticulture Landscape Graphics
Department of Horticultural Sciences HORT 432 Horticulture Landscape Design

HORT 442 Horticulture Landscape Design II
Horticulture encompasses a unique blend of art, science and technology. HORT 451 Retail Floristry
Horticultural crops include trees, shrubs, tropical plants, ornamental HORT 452 Floral Design: Weddings and
grasses, herbs, flowers, fruits, vegetables and nuts which are grown and Personal Flowers
utilized throughout the world. The Department of Horticultural Sciences
HORT 453 Floral Art
offers two undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
and a Bachelor of Arts in Horticulture. Our flexible degree plans enable HORT 454 Special Event Design and
students opportunities to develop programs tailored to their unique Production
career goals. The horticulture industry is one of the largest agricultural Horticulture Management and Marketing 3
industries in the state and offers graduates a multitude of diverse career Select one of the following:
opportunities. HORT 309 Interior Plants
HORT 425 Landscape Maintenance and
Majors Construction
• Bachelor of Arts in Horticulture (p. 168) HORT 426 International Floriculture Marketing
• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (p. 169) HORT 451 Retail Floristry
Horticulture Elective 3
Minors HORT 300 to HORT 499 (p. 844)
3
• Horticulture Minor (p. 170) Support Courses

Certificates RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3
• Enology Certificate (p. 170) Art or Art History 3
Horticulture - BA LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture
This degree blends traditional horticulture with the benefits derived ARTS 149 Art History Survey I
from the human association with plants. This degree offers students the ARTS 150 Art History Survey II
169
ARTS 330 The Arts of America

ARTS 349 The History of Modern Art
Horticulture - BS
ARCH 249 Survey of World Architecture This degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills
History I needed for production, management and marketing of horticultural and
floriculture crops. This degree also offers students with strong interests
ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture
in science and/or technology opportunities in research related fields
History II
including preparation for graduate studies. Career prospects range from
ARCH 350 History and Theory of Modern and
producing specialty herb crops for upscale restaurants, to managing
Contemporary Architecture
landscape businesses for growing communities, to marketing fruits
4
Foreign Language 4 and vegetables for healthier lifestyles. Many former students are self-
General Electives Include Required Minor or dual 18 employed, owning their own greenhouse, nursery or landscape operation.
major (exclusive of Minor in Horticulture or B.S. in Others work in upper management of large corporations or travel the world
5
Horticulture) developing future horticultural crops.
6
University Core Curriculum Program Requirements
Select one of the following: 4 Code Title Semester Credit
BIOL 101 Botany Hours
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I Horticultural Science Core Courses
BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology HORT 201 Horticultural Science and Practices 3
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 HORT 281 Horticulture as a Profession. 1
1
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry HORT 315 Issues in Horticulture 3
Laboratory I HORT 326 Plant Propagation 3
HORT 202 Horticultural Science and Practices 1 HORT 481 Seminar
2
2
Laboratory
High Impact Learning 1
HORT 400 Field Studies in Horticulture
HORT 484 Internship
HORT 485 Directed Studies
HORT 491 Research
Mathematics (MATH prefix required) (p. 22) 6
HORT Study Abroad
Social and behavioral science (p. 25) 3
Horticultural Crop Production 3
1 HORT 319 Fruit and Nut Production
This course fulfills a writing requirement (see Requirements for a
Baccalaureate Degree (p. 27)). HORT 325 Vegetable Crop Production
2 HORT 418 Nut Culture
This course fulfills a communications requirement.
3 HORT 419 Viticulture and Small Fruit Culture
Hours to be selected based on the emphasis area chosen in
consultation with the student's academic advisor. HORT 420 Concepts of Wine Production
4
Student must successfully compete a course of a foreign language HORT 423 Tropical Horticulture
beyond that required by the university in general. HORT 431 Nursery Production and
5
Any university approved minor or major is acceptable, except a minor Management
or major in Horticulture as the intent is to provide a concentration in Horticulture Management and Marketing 3
a second field of expertise. Select one of the following:
6
Hours to be selected with approval by the student's academic HORT 309 Interior Plants
advisor and the associate department head from 100-400-level
HORT 425 Landscape Maintenance and
courses in ACCT (p. 697), AGCJ (p. 705), AGEC (p. 707), AGLS
Construction
(p. 711), SCSC (p. 956), ALEC (p. 714), ANTH (p. 721), ARTS
(p. 729), BESC (p. 738), COMM (p. 761), ECON (p. 786), ENDS HORT 426 International Floriculture Marketing
(p. 791), ENTO (p. 800), EPSY (p. 803), FINC (p. 813), ESSM HORT 428 Greenhouse Operation and
(p. 806), GENE (p. 821), GEOG (p. 822), HLTH (p. 842), HORT Management
(p. 844), INST (p. 851), ISTM (p. 855), KINE (p. 861), LAND HORT 431 Nursery Production and
(p. 865), MEPS (p. 894), MGMT (p. 895), MKTG (p. 898), Management
NUTR (p. 916), PSYC (p. 943), RENR (p. 949), RPTS (p. 950), Plant Identification / Characterization 3
SAED, SCMT (p. 955), SEFB (p. 959), SOCI (p. 960), SPAN
(p. 964), SPED (p. 967), STAT (p. 970), WFSC (p. 987).
HORT 306 Trees and Shrubs for Sustainable
Built Environments
HORT 308 Plants for Sustainable Landscapes
170 Horticulture - Minor
HORT 309 Interior Plants

Horticulture Elective 6
Horticulture - Minor
HORT 300 to 499 (p. 844)
3 An undergraduate minor in Horticulture provides students a
concentration of courses that focus on areas of horticulture and
Supporting Field Requirements
floriculture. These may range from a broad based, comparative
perspective to a narrower application within the field. Students may
Chemistry
choose such diverse topics as fruit and vegetable production, enology,
or CHEM 227
or Organic Chemistry I greenhouse and nursery management, floral and landscape design,
Select one of the following: 3 science and biotechnology, urban and environmental horticulture and
GENE 310 Principles of Heredity much more. Earning a minor in Horticulture provides students with
GENE 315 Genetics of Plants the skills required to have a basic working knowledge in the field of
Horticulture.
GENE 320/ Biomedical Genetics
BIMS 320
ENTO 201 General Entomology 3
MEPS 313 Introduction to Plant Physiology 3 Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
PLPA 301 Plant Pathology 3
PLPA 303 Plant Pathology Laboratory 1
Upper-level requirement 9
Select from HORT 300 to 499 (p. 844)
4 Electives 6
Select from HORT 100 to 499 (p. 844)
Select one of the following: 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 18
BIOL 101 Botany Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses and must be in
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I good academic standing with a GPA of 2.250 or above.
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 Enology - Certificate
Laboratory I Overview
HORT 202 Horticultural Science and Practices 1 The Enology Certificate, offered by the Department of Horticultural
Laboratory Sciences, contains 15 hours of concentrated study in the areas of
American history (p. 25) 6 viticulture, pre- and post-fermentation wine making processes, wine
Communication (p. 22) 6 etiquette, and sensory evaluation. The certificate is designed to provide
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 a knowledge base to those individuals who have an interest in pursuing a
career that involves the wine industry.
Mathematics (MATH prefix required) (p. 22) 6
Social and behavioral science (p. 25) 3 Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
HORT 416 Understanding Wine: From Vines to 3
1
This course fulfills a writing intensive course requirement. Wines and Beyond
2
This course fulfills a communications requirement. or HORT 420 or Concepts of Wine Production
3
Hours to be selected based on the emphasis area chosen in HORT 419 Viticulture and Small Fruit Culture 3
consultation with the student's academic advisor. or HORT 319 or Fruit and Nut Production
4
Hours to be selected with approval by the student's academic HORT 421 Enology 3
advisor and the associate department head from 100-400-level CHEM 222 Elements of Organic and Biological 3
courses in ACCT (p. 697), AGEC (p. 707), AGSM (p. 712), ALEC Chemistry
(p. 714), BESC (p. 738), BICH (p. 739), BIOL (p. 741), CHEM FSTC 487/ Sensory Evaluation of Foods 3
(p. 752), COSC (p. 765), ECON (p. 786), ENTO (p. 800), FINC ANSC 487
(p. 813), ESSM (p. 806), GENE (p. 821), HLTH (p. 842), HORT
or ANSC 487/
or Sensory Evaluation of Foods
(p. 844), INST (p. 851), JOUR (p. 860), LAND (p. 865), MEPS
FSTC 487
(p. 894), MGMT (p. 895), MKTG (p. 898), NUTR (p. 916), PHYS
(p. 933), PLPA (p. 936), RENR (p. 949), RPTS (p. 950), SCSC Total Semester Credit Hours 15
(p. 956), SPAN (p. 964), STAT (p. 970), WFSC (p. 987).
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree
program at Texas A&M University and, if required, have permission from
their departmental advisor to apply for the program.
171
Any major at Texas A&M University can apply. Geismar, Karen S, Lecturer

Nutrition & Food Science
An overall Texas A&M University GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for PHD, Texas Woman's University, 1998
acceptance into the program.
Giles, Erin D, Assistant Professor
Must complete Certificate in Enology program application. Nutrition & Food Science
PHD, McMaster University, 2015
Department of Nutrition and Food Guo, Shaodong, Associate Professor
Science Nutrition & Food Science
PHD, Peking University, China, 1995
Nutritional sciences prepares majors with a comprehensive knowledge
of the biological and social sciences to understand the relationships Kubena, Karen S, Professor
between nutrients, food components and human health. Prevention of Nutrition & Food Science
diseases that are related to lifestyle, particularly diet and nutrition, is a PHD, Texas A&M University, 1982
focus of the curriculum. Core courses emphasize the role of nutrients
in biochemistry, genetics, physiology, microbiology and immunology Lorenz, Saundra G, Lecturer
that promotes wellness and enhances the quality of life. The major Nutrition & Food Science
also provides an excellent background for those interested in pursuing MS, Texas A&M University, 2002
graduate degrees in biological, nutritional or food sciences; professional
McIntosh, Alex, Professor
degrees in human or veterinary medicine; degrees in dentistry, pharmacy,
physical therapy, nursing, public health and other health professions; or
dietetic internships.
Murano, Elsa, Professor
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the Graduate Degree/
Dietetic Internship Program are accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students who
successfully complete the DPD and a dietetic internship are eligible to Murano, Peter S, Senior Associate Professor
take the Registration Examination to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). Nutrition & Food Science
Three curriculum tracks are offered (General Nutrition, Didactic Program
in Dietetics and Molecular and Experimental Nutrition) to provide Patil, Bhimanagouda, Professor
flexibility in one’s chosen career path. The Nutrition major prepares one Nutrition & Food Science
for graduate school, corporate wellness positions, health promotion PHD, Texas A&M University, 1994
programs, the food industry, public health programs, pharmaceutical
sales, clinical dietetics, medical and research laboratories, biotechnology Riaz, Mian, AgriLife Professor
firms, government agencies and related fields. For more information, visit Nutrition & Food Science
http://nfs.tamu.edu PHD, University of Maine, 1992
Faculty Sun, Yuxiang, Assistant Professor

Acuff, Gary R, Professor PHD, University of Manitoba, Canada, 2000
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1985 Talcott, Stephen T, Professor
Allred, Clinton D, Associate Professor PHD, University of Arkansas, 2000
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002 Talcott, Susanne U, Associate Professor
Beathard, Karen M, Senior Lecturer PHD, University of Florida, 2004
MS, Texas Woman's University, 1990 Turner, Nancy D, Research Professor
Chapkin, Robert S, Professor PHD, Texas A&M University, 1995
PHD, University of California, Davis, 1986 Wu, Chaodong, Associate Professor
Chew, Boon P, Professor PHD, Beijing Medical University, 1998
PHD, Purdue University, 1978 Xie, Linglin, Assistant Professor
Creasy, Rebecca A, Lecturer PHD, Kansas State University, 2008
172 Food Science and Technology - BS, Food Industry Option
Majors Program Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology, Food Industry First Year
Option (p. 172) Fall Semester
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology, Food Science Credit
Option (p. 174) Hours
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Didactic Program in Dietetics Track CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 3
(p. 176) CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory I 1
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, General Nutrition Track (p. 177) ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3
• Teacher certification in Biology and Life Sciences, Chemistry and or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
Science
FSTC 201 Food Science 3
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Molecular and Experimental Track FSTC 210/ Horizons in Nutrition and Food Science 2
(p. 179) NUTR 210
NUTR 202 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition 3
Food Science and Technology - BS, or NUTR 203 or Scientific Principles of Human
Nutrition
Food Industry Option Semester Credit Hours 15
Food Science and Technology is an exciting multidisciplinary field that Spring
prepares majors with a comprehensive knowledge of the biological, CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 3
physical and engineering sciences to develop new food products, design CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory II 1
innovative processing technologies, improve food quality and nutritive 1
value, enhance the safety of foods and ensure the wholesomeness
of our food supply. Food Science majors apply the principles learned
in the basic sciences such as food chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural Economics
microbiology, food engineering and nutrition to provide consumers with ECON 202 Principles of Economics
safe, wholesome and attractive food products that contribute to their ECON 203 Principles of Economics
health and well-being. For more information, visit http://nfs.tamu.edu Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23)
1
3
The undergraduate curriculum is approved by the Institute of Food Math elective (p. 22) 3
Technologists (IFT) and offers two tracks, a Food Science Option and Semester Credit Hours 16
an Industry Option. These tracks provide promising career opportunities Second Year
in areas such as food product/process design, technical service, Fall
research and development, quality assurance, food safety, food law,
regulatory oversight, technological innovation, marketing, corporate
sales, sensory evaluation and operations management. There are CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 3
numerous opportunities available for corporate internships, scholarships CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
and study abroad programs that provide real-world experience and POLS 206 American National Government 3
enhance opportunities for employment after completing a baccalaureate Math elective (p. 22) 3
degree. The major also provides an excellent background for those
interested in professional schools, graduate studies, medicine, veterinary
medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, nursing, occupational Spring
therapy and public health. ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3
Food Industry Option American history elective (p. 25)
1
3
1
The Food Industry option integrates knowledge from the basic disciplines Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
of chemistry, microbiology, physics and biology and applies scientific 2
Free elective 3
principles from food engineering, food processing operations, sensory Semester Credit Hours 16
evaluation, food safety, HACCP, quality assurance and management
Third Year
to produce foods that are wholesome, affordable and safe. The goal
of the curriculum is to prepare Food Technologists for careers in the Fall
food and related industries. These careers may involve food processing, ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
manufacturing, technical service, food product development, operations POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
management, regulatory oversight and other technology based FSTC 311/ Principles of Food Processing 3
opportunities. HORT 311
ANSC 307/ Meats
FSTC 307
ANSC 457/ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
FSTC 457 System
173
2
FSTC 300/ Religious and Ethnic Foods Free elective 1
NUTR 300 Semester Credit Hours 14
FSTC 305 Fundamental Baking Spring
FSTC 307/ Meats BICH 303 Elements of Biological Chemistry 3
ANSC 307 or BICH 410 or Comprehensive Biochemistry I
FSTC 406/ Poultry Further Processing FSTC 401 Food Product Development 3
POSC 406
FSTC 481 Seminar 1
FSTC 410/ Nutritional Pharmacometrics of Food
NUTR 410 Compounds
ANSC 307/ Meats
FSTC 440/ Therapeutic Microbiology: Probiotics and
FSTC 307
NUTR 440 Related Strategies
ANSC 457/ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
FSTC 446/ Commercial Fruit and Vegetable
FSTC 457 System
HORT 446 Processing
FSTC 300/ Religious and Ethnic Foods
FSTC 457/ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
NUTR 300
ANSC 457 System
FSTC 305 Fundamental Baking
FSTC 469/ Experimental Nutrition and Food Science
FSTC 307/ Meats
NUTR 469 Laboratory
ANSC 307
FSTC 471/ Critical Evaluation of Nutrition and Food
FSTC 406/ Poultry Further Processing
NUTR 471 Science Literature: Evidence Based
POSC 406
Reviews
FSTC 410/ Nutritional Pharmacometrics of Food
FSTC 485 Directed Studies
NUTR 410 Compounds
FSTC 489 Special Topics in...
FSTC 440/ Therapeutic Microbiology: Probiotics and
FSTC 491 Research
NUTR 440 Related Strategies
HORT 419 Viticulture and Small Fruit Culture
FSTC 446/ Commercial Fruit and Vegetable
HORT 420 Concepts of Wine Production HORT 446 Processing
HORT 421 Enology FSTC 457/ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
HORT 446/ Commercial Fruit and Vegetable ANSC 457 System
FSTC 446 Processing FSTC 469/ Experimental Nutrition and Food Science
NUTR 211 Scientific Principles of Foods NUTR 469 Laboratory
POSC 406/ Poultry Further Processing FSTC 471/ Critical Evaluation of Nutrition and Food
FSTC 406 NUTR 471 Science Literature: Evidence Based
2 Reviews
Free elective 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 FSTC 485 Directed Studies
Spring FSTC 489 Special Topics in...
AGEC 314 Marketing Agricultural and Food Products 3 FSTC 491 Research
FSTC 312/ Food Chemistry 3 HORT 419 Viticulture and Small Fruit Culture
DASC 312 HORT 420 Concepts of Wine Production
FSTC 313/ Food Chemistry Laboratory 1 HORT 421 Enology
DASC 313 HORT 446/ Commercial Fruit and Vegetable
MGMT 309 Survey of Management 3 FSTC 446 Processing
STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3 NUTR 211 Scientific Principles of Foods
2
Free elective 1 POSC 406/ Poultry Further Processing
Semester Credit Hours 14 FSTC 406
2
Fourth Year Free electives 6
AGSM 315/ Food Process Engineering Technology 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
FSTC 315
1
DASC 314/ Food Analysis 3 The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours
FSTC 314 of international and cultural diversity courses. Selection must be
from courses on the approved list. Selection can be courses that
DASC 326/ Food Bacteriology 3
also satisfy the requirement for social and behavioral sciences;
FSTC 326
creative arts; language, philosophy and culture; or electives. For
DASC 327/ Food Bacteriology Lab 1 more information visit http://core.tamu.edu
FSTC 327
FSTC 444 Fundamentals of Food Law 3
174 Food Science and Technology - BS, Food Science Option
2
Students may achieve a business minor by taking the following FSTC 210/ Horizons in Nutrition and Food Science 2
courses as free electives: ISTM 209, MGMT 209, FINC 409, NUTR 210
MKTG 409. Math elective (p. 22) 3
A total of 120 hours is required for graduation; 36 hours of 300/400
level courses are required to meet the Texas A&M University residency Spring
requirement. BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
Food Science and Technology - BS, CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory II 1
Food Science Option

1
Math elective (p. 22) 3
Food Science and Technology is an exciting multidisciplinary field that Free elective
2
1
prepares majors with a comprehensive knowledge of the biological,
physical and engineering sciences to develop new food products, design
Second Year
innovative processing technologies, improve food quality and nutritive
value, enhance the safety of foods and ensure the wholesomeness Fall
of our food supply. Food Science majors apply the principles learned CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 3
in the basic sciences such as food chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
microbiology, food engineering and nutrition to provide consumers with NUTR 202 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition 3
safe, wholesome and attractive food products that contribute to their
health and well-being. For more information, visit http://nfs.tamu.edu
The undergraduate curriculum is approved by the Institute of Food AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural Economics
Technologists (IFT) and offers two tracks, a Food Science Option and ECON 202 Principles of Economics
an Industry Option. These tracks provide promising career opportunities
in areas such as food product/process design, technical service, 1
research and development, quality assurance, food safety, food law, Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
regulatory oversight, technological innovation, marketing, corporate Semester Credit Hours 16
sales, sensory evaluation and operations management. There are Spring
numerous opportunities available for corporate internships, scholarships ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3
and study abroad programs that provide real-world experience and
enhance opportunities for employment after completing a baccalaureate
degree. The major also provides an excellent background for those CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
interested in professional schools, graduate studies, medicine, veterinary PHYS 201 College Physics 4
1
medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, nursing, occupational American history elective (p. 25) 3
therapy and public health. Creative arts elective (p. 24)
1
3
Food Science Option

Third Year
The Food Science option provides a strong knowledge base and Fall
fundamental understanding of chemistry, biology, engineering, physics,
CHEM 316 Quantitative Analysis 2
statistics, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and nutrition that is
applied toward the preservation, processing, packaging and distribution CHEM 318 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1
on foods that are wholesome, affordable and safe. The goal of the ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
curriculum is to prepare Food Scientists for career opportunities in HORT 311/ Principles of Food Processing 3
the food and allied industries or for further studies in graduate or FSTC 311
professional schools. See an academic advisor for specific course POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
listings. 2
Free elective 3
Program Requirements Semester Credit Hours 15

Spring
First Year
FSTC 312/ Food Chemistry 3
Fall Semester DASC 312
Credit
FSTC 313/ Food Chemistry Laboratory 1
Hours
DASC 313
MGMT 309 Survey of Management 3
ANSC 307/ Meats
FSTC 201 Food Science 3
FSTC 307
175
ANSC 457/ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point ANSC 307/ Meats

FSTC 457 System FSTC 307
FSTC 305 Fundamental Baking ANSC 457/ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
FSTC 307/ Meats FSTC 457 System
ANSC 307 FSTC 305 Fundamental Baking
FSTC 315/ Food Process Engineering Technology FSTC 307/ Meats
AGSM 315 ANSC 307
FSTC 406/ Poultry Further Processing FSTC 315/ Food Process Engineering Technology
POSC 406 AGSM 315
FSTC 410/ Nutritional Pharmacometrics of Food FSTC 406/ Poultry Further Processing
NUTR 410 Compounds POSC 406
FSTC 440/ Therapeutic Microbiology: Probiotics and FSTC 410/ Nutritional Pharmacometrics of Food
NUTR 440 Related Strategies NUTR 410 Compounds
FSTC 446/ Commercial Fruit and Vegetable FSTC 440/ Therapeutic Microbiology: Probiotics and
HORT 446 Processing NUTR 440 Related Strategies
FSTC 457/ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point FSTC 446/ Commercial Fruit and Vegetable
ANSC 457 System HORT 446 Processing
FSTC 469/ Experimental Nutrition and Food Science FSTC 457/ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
NUTR 469 Laboratory ANSC 457 System
FSTC 471/ Critical Evaluation of Nutrition and Food FSTC 469/ Experimental Nutrition and Food Science
NUTR 471 Science Literature: Evidence Based NUTR 469 Laboratory
Reviews FSTC 471/ Critical Evaluation of Nutrition and Food
FSTC 485 Directed Studies NUTR 471 Science Literature: Evidence Based
FSTC 489 Special Topics in... Reviews
FSTC 491 Research FSTC 485 Directed Studies
HORT 419 Viticulture and Small Fruit Culture FSTC 489 Special Topics in...
HORT 420 Concepts of Wine Production FSTC 491 Research
HORT 421 Enology HORT 419 Viticulture and Small Fruit Culture
HORT 446/ Commercial Fruit and Vegetable HORT 420 Concepts of Wine Production
FSTC 446 Processing HORT 421 Enology
NUTR 211 Scientific Principles of Foods HORT 446/ Commercial Fruit and Vegetable
POSC 406/ Poultry Further Processing FSTC 446 Processing
FSTC 406 NUTR 211 Scientific Principles of Foods
2
Free elective 1 POSC 406/ Poultry Further Processing
Semester Credit Hours 14 FSTC 406
2
Fourth Year Free elective 2
DASC 314/ Food Analysis 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
FSTC 314
1
DASC 326/ Food Bacteriology 3 The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours
FSTC 326 of international and cultural diversity courses. Selection must be
DASC 327/ Food Bacteriology Lab 1
FSTC 327
creative arts; language, philosophy and culture; or electives. For Core
FSTC 444 Fundamentals of Food Law 3 Curriculum requirements, http://core.tamu.edu/
FSTC 481 Seminar 1 2
Students may earn a chemistry minor by taking 6 hours of additional
2
Free elective 3 chemistry courses from an approved list as free electives. See the
Semester Credit Hours 14 Department of Chemistry for more details. Students seeking a minor
Spring in chemistry must complete the Declaration of Minor in Chemistry
form and have it approved by the undergraduate advisor in Chemistry
AGSM 315/ Food Process Engineering Technology 3
(Room 104 Chemistry) and their NFSC advisor.
FSTC 315
BICH 303 Elements of Biological Chemistry 3 A total of 120 hours is required for graduation; 36 hours of 300/400
or BICH 410 or Comprehensive Biochemistry I level courses are required to meet the Texas A&M University residency
FSTC 401 Food Product Development 3 requirement.
176 Nutrition - BS, Didactic Program in Dietetics Track
Nutrition - BS, Didactic Program in CHEM 112

MATH 142
Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory II
Business Calculus
1
3
Dietetics Track or MATH 152 or Engineering Mathematics II
1
of the biological and social sciences to understand the relationships Free elective 1
between nutrients, food components and human health. Prevention of Semester Credit Hours 15
diseases that are related to lifestyle, particularly diet and nutrition, is a Second Year
focus of the curriculum. Core courses emphasize the role of nutrients Fall
in biochemistry, genetics, physiology, microbiology and immunology
that promotes wellness and enhances the quality of life. The major
also provides an excellent background for those interested in pursuing CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
graduate degrees in biological, nutritional or food sciences; professional ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
degrees in human or veterinary medicine; degrees in dentistry, pharmacy, NUTR 203 Scientific Principles of Human Nutrition 3
physical therapy, nursing, public health and other health professions; or PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3
dietetic internships. 1
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the Graduate Degree/ Semester Credit Hours 16
Dietetic Internship Program are accredited by the Accreditation Council Spring
for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students who CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 3
successfully complete the DPD and a dietetic internship are eligible to
NUTR 211 Scientific Principles of Foods 4
take the Registration Examination to become a Registered Dietitian (RD).
1
Three curriculum tracks are offered (General Nutrition, Didactic Program Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
in Dietetics and Molecular and Experimental Nutrition) to provide Free elective 3
flexibility in one’s chosen career path. The Nutrition major prepares one
for graduate school, corporate wellness positions, health promotion
programs, the food industry, public health programs, pharmaceutical Third Year
sales, clinical dietetics, medical and research laboratories, biotechnology Fall
firms, government agencies and related fields. For more information, visit BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
http://nfs.tamu.edu or VIBS 305 I
or Biomedical Anatomy
Didactic Program in Dietetics Track MGMT 309 Survey of Management 3
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is accredited by the NUTR 301 Nutrition Through Life 3
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
and is designed to prepare students for meeting the requirements for Free elective 1
the credential of Registered Dietician (RD). The DPD provides a strong
science base and foundational courses in nutrition for students desiring
a dietetic practice in a clinical, therapeutic, community wellness, public Spring
health or food production/service setting. BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
or VTPP 423 II
Program Requirements or Biomedical Physiology I
GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics 3
First Year
GENE 312 Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory 1
Fall Semester
NUTR 304 Food Service Systems Management 4
Credit
Hours STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4 Semester Credit Hours 15
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 3 Fourth Year
CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory I 1 Fall
ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3 BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I 3
or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric DASC 326/ Food Bacteriology 3
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3 FSTC 326
or MATH 151 or Engineering Mathematics I NUTR 404 Nutrition Assessment and Planning 4
NUTR 210/ Horizons in Nutrition and Food Science 2 NUTR 430 Community Nutrition 3
FSTC 210 Free electives 2
Spring Spring
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4 ANTH 205 Peoples and Cultures of the World 3
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 3 BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II 3
177
NUTR 405 Nutritional Treatment of Disease 3 research interests and career objectives. Through this program, students
NUTR 470 Nutrition and Physiological Chemistry 3 are prepared to work in community nutrition programs, sports nutrition,
education, research, and as technical representatives in the nutrition and
NUTR 481 Seminar 1
health industry. This is also an excellent program for students wanting to
Semester Credit Hours 13 go to professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy,
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 physician assistant, or pharmacy.
1
The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours Teacher Certification
of international and cultural diversity courses. Selection must be The secondary Provisional Teaching Certificate may be obtained in
from courses on the approved list. Selection can be courses that conjunction with the Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences,
also satisfy the requirement for social and behavioral sciences; General Nutrition Track. There are three subject areas available for
creative arts; language, philosophy and culture; or electives. For Core teacher certification through this degree: Biology/Life Science (grades
Curriculum requirements visit http://core.tamu.edu. 8-12), Chemistry (grades 8-12), and Science (grades 8-12).
Creative Arts Elective (p. 24) and ANTH 205 satisfy both degree
requirements as well as international and cultural diversity Students must also complete the STEM (Science, Technology,
requirements. Engineering, Mathematics) minor. Students interested in teacher
certification should contact the teacher certification advisor in the
A total of 120 hours is required for graduation; 36 hours of 300/400 Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture in the College of Education
level courses are required to meet the Texas A&M University residency and Human Development for more information.
requirement.
To be eligible to participate in the DPD program, students must maintain
an overall GPR of 2.8 or above and have a grade of at least C in all First Year
non-nutrition courses and a grade of at least B in all nutrition courses. Fall Semester
See academic advisor for information on specific course listings and Credit
eligibility requirements. Hours
Nutrition - BS, General Nutrition CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 3
Track CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory I 1

Nutritional sciences prepares majors with a comprehensive knowledge or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
of the biological and social sciences to understand the relationships
between nutrients, food components and human health. Prevention of
or MATH 151 or Engineering Mathematics I
diseases that are related to lifestyle, particularly diet and nutrition, is a
focus of the curriculum. Core courses emphasize the role of nutrients NUTR 210/ Horizons in Nutrition and Food Science 2
in biochemistry, genetics, physiology, microbiology and immunology FSTC 210
that promotes wellness and enhances the quality of life. The major Semester Credit Hours 16
also provides an excellent background for those interested in pursuing Spring
graduate degrees in biological, nutritional or food sciences; professional BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4
degrees in human or veterinary medicine; degrees in dentistry, pharmacy,
physical therapy, nursing, public health and other health professions; or
CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory II 1
dietetic internships.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the Graduate Degree/ or MATH 152 or Engineering Mathematics II
Dietetic Internship Program are accredited by the Accreditation Council American history (p. 25) 3
for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students who
Free elective 1
successfully complete the DPD and a dietetic internship are eligible to
take the Registration Examination to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). Semester Credit Hours 15
Second Year
Three curriculum tracks are offered (General Nutrition, Didactic Program Fall
in Dietetics and Molecular and Experimental Nutrition) to provide
flexibility in one’s chosen career path. The Nutrition major prepares one
for graduate school, corporate wellness positions, health promotion CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
programs, the food industry, public health programs, pharmaceutical ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
sales, clinical dietetics, medical and research laboratories, biotechnology NUTR 203 Scientific Principles of Human Nutrition 3
firms, government agencies and related fields. For more information, visit American history (p. 25) 3
http://nfs.tamu.edu 1
General Nutrition Track

Spring
The General Nutrition Track provides a wide range of approved electives

in biochemistry, nutrition, food science, microbiology, immunology,
genetics, and psychology in order to customize a degree suited to POLS 206 American National Government 3
178 Nutrition - BS, General Nutrition Track
1
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 NUTR 491 Research
Free elective 6 Semester Credit Hours 16
Third Year
1
Fall The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours
of international and cultural diversity courses. Selection must be
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
2 from courses on the approved list. Selection can be courses that
I
NUTR 301 Nutrition Through Life 3 creative arts; language, philosophy and culture; or electives. For Core
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 Curriculum requirements visit http://core.tamu.edu
2
Free elective 1 Students may choose to take two physiology courses, VTPP 423 and
3
Technical elective 3 VIBS 305, instead of anatomy.
3
Semester Credit Hours 14 Students may choose from the following technical electives:
Spring CHEM 238, PHYS 201, PHYS 202,CHEM 315 and CHEM 318, BIOL 413
or BIOL 414, BIOL 352, VTPP 425, COMM 203, COMM 315, or
2 COMM 325, PSYC 306, PSYC 307, BICH 431/GENE 431, HLTH 236,
II
HLTH 334/WGST 334, HLTH 354.
GENE 312 Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory 1 A total of 120 hours is required for graduation; 36 hours of 300/400
STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3 level courses are required to meet the Texas A&M University residency
3 requirement.
Technical elective 3
Semester Credit Hours 14 Students interested in teacher certification must also complete the 18
Fourth Year credit hour STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Fall Minor. Substitutions must be approved by the Department of Teaching,
Learning and Culture advisors.
BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I 3
DASC 326/ Food Bacteriology 3 Teacher certification in Biology/Life Science
FSTC 326 or Fundamentals of Microbiology
or BIOL 351 • STEM minor
NUTR 430 Community Nutrition 3 • Technical electives: one Botany course (BIOL 328); one Ecology
Technical elective
3
3 course (WFSC 402 or BIOL 357).
Free elective 2 Teacher certification in Science

• STEM minor
Spring
• Technical electives: PHYS 201 and PHYS 202; one Earth Science
course GEOL 101 or GEOL 308 and Ecology course WFSC 420,
NUTR 470 Nutrition and Physiological Chemistry 3 WFSC 409 or BIOL 357.
NUTR 481 Seminar 1
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23)
1
3 Teacher certification in Chemistry
Nutrition elective 6 • STEM minor

Select one of the following: • No additional courses required
NUTR 211 Scientific Principles of Foods
NUTR 300/ Religious and Ethnic Foods STEM Minor
FSTC 300
NUTR 405 Nutritional Treatment of Disease Hours
NUTR 410/ Nutritional Pharmacometrics of Food TEED 302 Teaching/Learning Processes: 3
FSTC 410 Compounds Psychological Perspectives on
NUTR 440/ Therapeutic Microbiology: Probiotics and Education
FSTC 440 Related Strategies or INST 210 or Understanding Special
NUTR 450 Nutrition and Metabolism of Minerals Populations
NUTR 469/ Experimental Nutrition and Food Science TEFB 322 Teaching and Schooling in Modern 3
FSTC 469 Laboratory Society
NUTR 471/ Critical Evaluation of Nutrition and Food or TEFB 323 or Teaching Skills I
FSTC 471 Science Literature: Evidence Based TEFB 324 Teaching Skills II 3
Reviews
RDNG 372 Reading and Writing across the 3
NUTR 485 Directed Studies Middle Grades Curriculum
NUTR 489 Special Topics in...
179
or RDNG 465 or Reading in the Middle and Program Requirements

Secondary Grades
TEFB 406 Science in the Middle and 3 First Year
Secondary School Fall Semester
or TEFB 407 or Mathematics in the Middle and Credit
Senior School Hours
TEFB 273 Introduction to Culture, Community, 3 BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4

Society and Schools CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 3
or INST 222 or Foundations of Education in a CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory I 1
Multicultural Society ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
Nutrition - BS, Molecular and or MATH 151

NUTR 210/
or Engineering Mathematics I
Horizons in Nutrition and Food Science 2
Experimental Track FSTC 210
of the biological and social sciences to understand the relationships Spring
between nutrients, food components and human health. Prevention of BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4
diseases that are related to lifestyle, particularly diet and nutrition, is a CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 3
focus of the curriculum. Core courses emphasize the role of nutrients CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory II 1
in biochemistry, genetics, physiology, microbiology and immunology
that promotes wellness and enhances the quality of life. The major
or MATH 152 or Engineering Mathematics II
also provides an excellent background for those interested in pursuing 1
graduate degrees in biological, nutritional or food sciences; professional American history elective (p. 25) 3
degrees in human or veterinary medicine; degrees in dentistry, pharmacy, Free elective 1
physical therapy, nursing, public health and other health professions; or Semester Credit Hours 15
dietetic internships. Second Year
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the Graduate Degree/ Fall
Dietetic Internship Program are accredited by the Accreditation Council CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 3
for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students who CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
successfully complete the DPD and a dietetic internship are eligible to ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
take the Registration Examination to become a Registered Dietitian (RD).
NUTR 203 Scientific Principles of Human Nutrition 3
Three curriculum tracks are offered (General Nutrition, Didactic Program PHYS 201 College Physics 4
1
in Dietetics and Molecular and Experimental Nutrition) to provide American history elective (p. 25) 3
flexibility in one’s chosen career path. The Nutrition major prepares one Semester Credit Hours 17
for graduate school, corporate wellness positions, health promotion
Spring
programs, the food industry, public health programs, pharmaceutical
sales, clinical dietetics, medical and research laboratories, biotechnology CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 3
firms, government agencies and related fields. For more information, visit CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
http://nfs.tamu.edu POLS 206 American National Government 3
1
Molecular and Experimental Track Social and behavioral science elective (p. 25)
1
3
The Molecular and Experimental Track emphasizes a fundamental Select one of the following: 3
background in the biological and physical sciences that relate to human PHYS 202 College Physics
health and nutrition. This option offers students the opportunity to
develop analytical and critical thinking skills through undergraduate
or BIOL 414 or Developmental Biology
research with department faculty, independent study and study abroad
VTPP 425 Pharmacology
programs, and a science-based curricula that is essential for graduate
studies and pre-professional schools. The goal of this track is to enable COMM 203 Public Speaking
students to seek employment in specialized science-based fields in the COMM 315 Interpersonal Communication
biological or medical sciences, to pursue graduate degrees beyond the or or Persuasion
baccalaureate or to enter professional schools of medicine, veterinary COMM 325
medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or similar disciplines. See academic PSYC 306 Abnormal Psychology
advisor for information on application procedures, GPR requirements, PSYC 307 Developmental Psychology
specific course listings and eligibility requirements.
HLTH 334/ Women's Health
WGST 334
180 Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology
HLTH 354 Medical Terminology for the Health NUTR 471/ Critical Evaluation of Nutrition and Food
Professions FSTC 471 Science Literature: Evidence Based
Semester Credit Hours 16 Reviews
Third Year NUTR 485 Directed Studies
Fall NUTR 489 Special Topics in...
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 NUTR 491 Research
or VIBS 305 I Semester Credit Hours 13
or Biomedical Anatomy Total Semester Credit Hours 120
NUTR 301 Nutrition Through Life 3
1
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours
1
3 of international and cultural diversity courses. Selection must be
Free elective 1
Semester Credit Hours 14 creative arts; language, philosophy and culture; or electives. For Core
Spring Curriculum requirements visit http://core.tamu.edu
or VTPP 423 II A total of 120 hours is required for graduation; 36 hours of 300/400
or Biomedical Physiology I level courses are required to meet the Texas A&M University residency
requirement.
CHEM 316 Quantitative Analysis 2
CHEM 318
GENE 301
Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Comprehensive Genetics
1
3
GENE 312 Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory 1 Microbiology
Our mission is to conduct leading edge research on plant diseases and
Semester Credit Hours 14 plant-microbe interactions that directly and indirectly impact: Our ability
Fourth Year to feed the world; Human and animal health; Environmental stewardship
Fall and sustainability. Educate and prepare leaders in the STEM fields of
BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I 3 plant and environmental health through a creative and challenging
educational environment that integrates scholarship, fundamental
NUTR 440/ Therapeutic Microbiology: Probiotics and 3
knowledge, and experiential learning. Convey information relevant to
FSTC 440 Related Strategies
society through effective outreach and services that address plant health,
NUTR 469/ Experimental Nutrition and Food Science 4 food safety and environmental health to the citizens of Texas, the United
FSTC 469 Laboratory States and the World.
NUTR 405 Nutritional Treatment of Disease An extension of this mission is to train the next generation of
environmental professionals by providing them both the analytical and
NUTR 410/ Nutritional Pharmacometrics of Food
biological understanding to successfully protect the environment while
FSTC 410 Compounds
promoting economic vitality.
NUTR 471/ Critical Evaluation of Nutrition and Food
FSTC 471 Science Literature: Evidence Based Faculty
Reviews
NUTR 485 Directed Studies Dickman, Martin B, Professor
Plant Pathology & Microbiology
NUTR 489 Special Topics in...
PHD, University of Hawaii, 1986
NUTR 491 Research
Free electives 2 Ebbole, Daniel J, Professor
Semester Credit Hours 15 Plant Pathology & Microbiology
Spring
BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II 3 Gonzalez, Carlos F, Professor
BICH 431/ Molecular Genetics 3 Plant Pathology & Microbiology
GENE 431 PHD, University of Nebraska, 1978
NUTR 470 Nutrition and Physiological Chemistry 3
Gross, Dennis C, Professor
NUTR 481 Seminar 1 Plant Pathology & Microbiology
Select one of the following: 3 PHD, University of California, Davis, 1976
NUTR 405 Nutritional Treatment of Disease
Ireland-Stoddard, Kati L, Instructional Assistant Professor
NUTR 410/ Nutritional Pharmacometrics of Food
FSTC 410 Compounds
PHD, University of North Texas, 2012
181
Kenerley, Charles M, Professor order to comply with the most current thinking on the talents needed for
Plant Pathology & Microbiology tomorrow’s environmental fields. Students will be prepared for a breadth
PHD, North Carolina State University, 1983 of career choices in the environmental sciences. These choices include
such areas as research and development, environmental consulting,
Kolomiets, Mikhailo V, Professor remediation of wastes, site assessment and environmental sampling,
Plant Pathology & Microbiology and environmental law. Graduates from BESC find employment in federal,
PHD, Iowa State University, 1998 state and municipal environmental agencies; in industries concerned with
the generation and clean-up of hazardous wastes; with environmental
Magill, Clint W, Professor
advocacy and educational groups. In addition, the strong science base
in BESC prepares students for professional and graduate schools in a
variety of disciplines.
Pierson, Leland S, Professor
The curriculum described combines a foundation of required courses of
technical and free electives to allow the student the maximum flexibility
PHD, Washington State University, 1986
to design a personalized course of study. Students are advised to
Scholthof, Herman B, Professor focus on an area of emphasis with those electives that come from such
Plant Pathology & Microbiology categories as conservation/ecology, policy/ethics/regulations, the
PHD, University of Kentucky, 1990 physical environment, engineering, plant studies, genetics/biotechnology
and general environmental. The Department of Plant Pathology and
Scholthof, Karenbeth G, Professor Microbiology also supports the extracurricular activities needed to
Plant Pathology & Microbiology support a successful environmental professional.
Shan, Libo, Professor
Plant Pathology & Microbiology Code Title Semester Credit
PHD, Kansas State University, 2003 Hours
BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental 3
Shaw, Brian D, Professor
Sciences
PHD, Cornell University, 2000 BESC 481 Seminar 1
BESC 484 Field Experience 3
Shim, Won-Bo, Professor BIOL 101 Botany 8
Plant Pathology & Microbiology & BIOL 107 and Zoology
or BIOL 111 or Introductory Biology I and
Wilkinson, Heather H, Professor & BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II
Plant Pathology & Microbiology CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
PHD, State University of New York at Binghamton, 1996 & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
Laboratory I
Yuan, Shuhua, Professor
PHD, University of Tennessee, 2007
Laboratory II
Majors & CHEM 242 Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Bioenvironmental Sciences (p. 181) and Elementary Organic Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies (p. 182) Laboratory
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Environmental Business or CHEM 227
or Organic Chemistry I and
Concentration (p. 183) & CHEM 237Organic Chemistry Laboratory
GENE 310 Principles of Heredity 3
Minors or GENE 315 or Genetics of Plants
• Bioenvironmental Sciences Minor (p. 184) PLPA 301 Plant Pathology 4
& PLPA 303 and Plant Pathology Laboratory
Bioenvironmental Sciences - BS RENR 205

& RENR 215
Fundamentals of Ecology
and Fundamentals of Ecology--
4
Major breakthroughs are taking place locally, regionally and globally Laboratory
concerning environmental awareness. Environmental hazards take SCSC 301 Soil Science 4
many forms, including microbial threats, toxic wastes and the indirect
impact of man’s activities on a fragile ecosystem. As a result, there is 1
a growing recognition that the solutions to environmental problems
require innovative multi-disciplinary perspectives and technologically- Bioenvironmental group electives 18
intensive approaches. The Bioenvironmental Sciences curriculum (BESC) Select from the following:
was designed in consultation with numerous industry representatives in
182 Environmental Studies - BS
BESC 204 Molds and Mushrooms: The those from the Liberal Arts that make this a truly unique curriculum.
Impact of Fungi on Society and the This degree is housed within the Department of Plant Pathology and
Environment Microbiology.
BESC 311 International Perspectives on
Environmental Issues Program Requirements
BESC 314 Pathogens, the Environment and Code Title Semester Credit
Society Hours
BESC 320 Water and the Bioenvironmental Required Courses
Sciences
BESC 357 Biotechnology for Biofuels and Sciences
Bioproducts
BESC 367 U.S. Environmental Regulations 3
BESC 367 U.S. Environmental Regulations
BESC 481 Seminar 1
BESC 401 Bioenvironmental Microbiology
BESC 402 Microbial Processes in
BIOL 101 Botany 4
Bioremediation
or BIOL 111 or Introductory Biology I
Monitoring
BESC 411 Environmental Health and Safety
Laboratory I
Compliance
ESSM 309 Forest Ecology 3
BESC 489 Special Topics in...
SCSC 405 Soil and Water Microbiology
Other courses approved by advisor
ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems
RENR 405 for Resource Management
1
Creative arts electives (p. 24) 3
RENR 405/ Geographic Information Systems
Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 6 ESSM 351 for Resource Management
1
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment
Mathematics elective (p. 22) 6 GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3
1
Social and behavioral science elective (p. 25) 3 GEOG 203 Planet Earth 3
2
Technical electives 15 GEOG 213 Planet Earth Lab 1
Free electives 9 GEOG 304 Economic Geography 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3
1 RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources 3
Core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective STAT 303 Statistical Methods 3
can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor. WFSC 301 Wildlife and the Changing 3
2
Courses may be selected from categories designed to reflect the Environment
1
professional aspirations of the student. Exact number of technical American history elective (p. 25) 6
1
electives will depend on choice selections from other categories to Communication elective (p. 22) 3
achieve a minimum 120 hours. Creative arts elective (p. 24)
1
3
Environmental policy elective 15
Environmental Studies - BS Select five of the following in consultation with
academic advisor:
The BS degree in Environmental Studies in the College of Agriculture
and Life Sciences provides students with the opportunity to learn AGEC 344 Food and Agricultural Law
about the major societal forces that influence environmental issues. AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural
These include political agreement supporting legal and regulatory Resource Economics
requirements, economics and the marketplace, environmental values, AGEC 429 Agricultural Policy
and technology. Students gain technical background blended with a solid AGSM 355 Energy and Conversion Systems
foundation in economics, political issues, environmental law, ethics, and
BESC 314 Pathogens, the Environment and
communications. Technology and the environment are well supported
Society
in existing curricula and contribute to the multidisciplinary nature of the
Environmental Studies degree. Technical courses focus on biological BESC 357 Biotechnology for Biofuels and
sciences, natural resources, and assessment of the environment and Bioproducts
come from the Agricultural Economics; Bioenvironmental Sciences; ECON 202 Principles of Economics
Entomology; Forest Science; Rangeland Ecology and Management; ECON 203 Principles of Economics
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences; Soil and Crop Sciences; and ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. It is the fusion of these courses with
183
ECON 412 Public Finance RPTS 316 Recreational Management of

ECON 435 Economics of Resource Scarcity Wildlands
ENTO 210 Global Public Health Entomology RPTS 426 Tourism Impacts
ENTO 315 Biotechnology and Society RPTS 460/ Nature, Values, and Protected Areas
RENR 460
ENTO 431/ The Science of Forensic
FIVS 431 Entomology WFSC 304 Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
GEOG 401 Political Geography WFSC 403 Animal Ecology
GEOG 406 Geographic Perspectives on WFSC 405 Urban Wildlife and Fisheries
Contemporary Urban Issues WFSC 418 Ecology of the Coastal Zone
PHIL 205 Technology and Human Values WFSC 420 Ecology and Society
1
PHIL 314 Environmental Ethics Social and behavioral science elective (p. 25) 3
URPN 202 Building Better Cities Free electives 10
URPN 460 Sustainable Communities Total Semester Credit Hours 120
POLS 229 Introduction to Comparative Politics
1
POLS 231 Introduction to World Politics The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours of
POLS 306 Contemporary Political Problems
and Issues
POLS 340 Introduction to Public
Administration A minimum of 120 semester hours will be required for a BS degree.
POLS 342 Politics and Bureaucracy
POLS 347 Politics of Energy and the University Studies - BS,
Environmental Business
Environment
POLS 440 Public Policies and Policymaking
POLS 461 Jurisprudence Concentration
SOCI 312 Population and Society
A University Studies Degree differs from a traditional “major” in that
SOCI 328 Environmental Sociology
it consists of a concentration of 21-24 hours and two minors of 15-18
WFSC 303 Fish and Wildlife Laws and hours each. The University Studies Degree format was created to
Administration provide students the flexibility to combine areas of study that are of
1
Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 6 special interest. Under the guidelines of the University Studies degree
1 requirements, the student’s diploma will list “University Studies” in
Mathematics elective (p. 22)
1
6 the place where the major is currently listed. The student’s area of
concentration (Environmental Business) and the two minors (Rangeland
Natural resources elective 12
Ecology & Management AND Business) will be indicated on the student’s
Select four of the following in consultation with transcript.
academic advisor:
AGSM 301 Systems Analysis in Agriculture This new degree option features a blending of environmental
AGSM 337 Technology for Environmental and science coursework and business coursework in a truly unique
Natural Resource Engineering combination unlike any other degree at Texas A&M University. The
Environmental Business concentration draws heavily from the
BESC 204 Molds and Mushrooms: The
established Bioenvironmental Sciences degree already offered at
Impact of Fungi on Society and the
Texas A&M, but this concentration is significantly different in that
Environment
it lacks the larger number of life science courses that serve as a
BESC 320 Water and the Bioenvironmental necessary foundation in any environmental science degree. The focus
Sciences on environmental coursework (through the BESC and ESSM courses)
BESC 401 Bioenvironmental Microbiology coupled with core business coursework allows this University Studies
BESC 403 Sampling and Environmental concentration to provide a very well-rounded and marketable degree in a
Monitoring variety of arenas.
This interdisciplinary degree plan provides a highly-marketable focus
ENTO 313 Biology of Insects from an already fast-rising, multi-faceted discipline. The coursework
ENTO 320 Honey Bee Biology retains the “customizable” nature of the university studies degree
ENTO 403 Urban Entomology within the concentration itself, allowing students a truly one-of-a-kind
ENTO 424 Insect Ecology opportunity for their bachelor’s degree. The Environmental Business
concentration provides a solid foundation of Bioenvironmental Sciences
FRSC 421 Urban Forestry
coursework that, when paired with the Rangeland Ecology & Management
HORT 301 Garden Science
minor and the Business minor, provides students with a versatile, sound
POSC 427 Animal Waste Management degree that is uniquely positioned in the job market and combines a
RENR 410 Ecosystem Management
184 Bioenvironmental Sciences - Minor
general overview of both environmental issues/policies and business including accounting, finance, management, marketing, and management
administration principals/content. information systems.
Program Requirements The courses listed below constitute the 18 hours required for a minor in
business.
Hours Code Title Semester Credit
BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental 3 Hours
Sciences ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles (or 3
BESC 367 U.S. Environmental Regulations 3 TCCNS ACCT 2301 or 2401)
BESC 481 Seminar 1 ISTM 209 Business Information Systems 3

Concepts
MGMT 209 Business, Government and Society 3
BIOL 101 Botany 4 3
(or Blinn College BUSI 2371)
or BIOL 111 or Introductory Biology I 1
FINC 409 Survey of Finance Principles 3
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 1
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
Laboratory I MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing 3
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 18

RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 4 1
Course must be taken in residence at Texas A&M. No transfer
& RENR 215 and Fundamentals of Ecology--
courses or substitutions will be allowed.
Laboratory 2
Credit by exam is offered for students who have not taken ISTM 209
BESC concentration electives 9
but can demonstrate mastery of the concepts. See dars.tamu.edu/
testing.
BESC 204 Molds and Mushrooms: The 3
MGMT 212 cannot be used to meet this requirement.
Impact of Fungi on Society and the
Environment Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in each course listed above to
BESC 314 Pathogens, the Environment and be awarded the business minor and receive transcript recognition.
Society
BESC 320 Water and the Bioenvironmental Rangeland Ecology and Management
Sciences
BESC 357 Biotechnology for Biofuels and
Minor
Bioproducts Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
PLPA 301 Plant Pathology
& PLPA 303 and Plant Pathology Laboratory ESSM 302 Wildland Plants of North America
Communication (p. 22) 3 ESSM 303 Agrostology
Creative arts (p. 24)
1
3 ESSM 304 Rangeland Plant Taxonomy
1
3 ESSM 314 Principles of Rangeland 3
1 Select three of the following: 9
1 ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management
1 ESSM 320 Ecosystem Restoration and
Free electives 22
Management
Business Minor 18
Rangeland Ecology and Management Minor 16
Management
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 ESSM 420 Ecological Restoration of Wetland
1 and Riparian Systems
international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a Total Semester Credit Hours 15
Business Minor Bioenvironmental Sciences - Minor

The minor in business consists of six specific courses chosen to The minor in Bioenvironmental Sciences is available to all students
develop a foundational knowledge in the basic aspects of business, enrolled at Texas A&M University.
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Program Requirements Bailey, Christopher A, Professor

Poultry Science
Code Title Semester Credit PHD, Texas A&M University, 1982
Hours
Berghman, Luc R, Associate Professor
Poultry Science
Sciences
PHD, University of Leuven, Belgium, 1987
PLPA 301 Plant Pathology 3
PLPA 303 Plant Pathology Laboratory 1 Caldwell, David J, Professor
Select 9 hours from the following: 9 Poultry Science
Impact of Fungi on Society and the Carey, John B, Professor
Environment Poultry Science
BESC 314 Pathogens, the Environment and PHD, Kansas State University, 1982
Society
BESC 320 Water and the Bioenvironmental Duong, Tri, Associate Professor
Sciences Poultry Science
BESC 401 Bioenvironmental Microbiology Farnell, Morgan B, Associate Professor
BESC 402 Microbial Processes in Poultry Science
Bioremediation PHD, Texas A&M University, 2003
Farnell, Yuhua Z, Instructional Assistant Professor
Monitoring
Poultry Science
BESC 484 Field Experience PHD, Texas A&M University, 2002
BESC 485 Directed Studies
Lee, Jason T, Associate Professor
Poultry Science
BESC 491 Research
Pillai, Suresh D, Professor
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. Poultry Science
Department of Poultry Science Sams, Alan R, Professor
Growth of the poultry industry has created the need for scientific, Poultry Science
technical and business knowledge in the various fields important PHD, University of Florida, 1987
to successful poultry production. In few fields of science is an
Walzem, Rosemary L, Professor
understanding of the basic sciences, nutrition, genetics, physiology,
Poultry Science
diseases, biotechnology, processing and marketing more rewarding
than in the modern, intensive methods of poultry and food production.
Students are trained in the necessary background, analytical skills,
problem solving and leadership for complex production units, hatcheries,
Majors
integrated feed mills, processing plants and research laboratories. Rapid • Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science, Industry Emphasis (p. 185)
industry growth provides many career opportunities for graduates. • Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science, Technical Emphasis
Students are given two emphasis areas in which to specialize their (p. 186)
education toward their selected career goals. The University Core
Curriculum courses and the Poultry Science Core courses are required for Minors
both emphases. Students then complete a BS degree in either emphasis
area by completing the respective emphasis area courses. All students • Poultry Science Minor (p. 187)
are strongly encouraged to get early and frequent academic counseling
which is readily available. Poultry Science - BS, Industry
Faculty Emphasis
Alvarado, Christine Z, Professor Growth of the poultry industry has created the need for scientific,
Poultry Science technical and business knowledge in the various fields important
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2001 to successful poultry production. In few fields of science is an
understanding of the basic sciences, nutrition, genetics, physiology,
Athrey, Giridhar N, Assistant Professor diseases, biotechnology, processing and marketing more rewarding
Poultry Science than in the modern, intensive methods of poultry and food production.
PHD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2009 Students are trained in the necessary background, analytical skills,
186 Poultry Science - BS, Technical Emphasis
problem solving and leadership for complex production units, hatcheries, VTPB 334 Poultry Diseases 4
integrated feed mills, processing plants and research laboratories. Rapid Select one of the following: 3
industry growth provides many career opportunities for graduates.
ACCT 210 Survey of Managerial and Cost
Students are given two emphasis areas in which to specialize their
Accounting Principles
education toward their selected career goals. The University Core
Curriculum courses and the Poultry Science Core courses are required for ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting
both emphases. Students then complete a BS degree in either emphasis AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management
area by completing the respective emphasis area courses. All students AGEC 344 Food and Agricultural Law
are strongly encouraged to get early and frequent academic counseling ECON 202 Principles of Economics
which is readily available. or ECON 203
or Principles of Economics
Students completing a BS degree in the industry emphasis find ISTM 209 Business Information Systems
employment with the poultry and food industries in positions such as Concepts
corporate management, quality assurance, sales or technical support MGMT 212 Business Law
in live production, processing or marketing. Students in this emphasis MGMT 105 Introduction to Business
also get positions with pharmaceutical and equipment companies, with 1
Electives 18
industry trade publications and in various university and public service
positions.
Students completing a BS degree in the technical emphasis are Economics
prepared for advanced study in biochemistry, nutrition, physiology, BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
molecular genetics, reproduction, processing technology, microbiology
or BIOL 107 or Zoology
or environmental science and for eventual professional employment
in research, teaching or public service. This curriculum can be easily
tailored to meet the veterinary medicine preprofessional requirements.
Laboratory I
Program Requirements POSC 201 General Avian Science 3

2
Hours 2
Poultry Science Core Courses
POSC 302 Avian Science Laboratory 1 2
POSC 308 Avian Anatomy and Physiology 3
POSC 309 Poultry Meat Production 4
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic 3
POSC 319 Breeder and Hatchery Management 3
POSC 326 Commercial Egg Industry 3
POSC 381 Investigation of Professional 2 1
To be utilized by students to enhance the science and/or business
Development in Poultry Science aspects of their undergraduate program.
POSC 405/ Egg and Poultry Meat Processing 3 2
Six hours must be selected from the International Cultural Diversity
FSTC 405 section of the Graduation requirements.
POSC 406/ Poultry Further Processing 4
FSTC 406
POSC 411 Poultry Nutrition 3
Poultry Science - BS, Technical
POSC 412 Poultry Feed Formulation 1 Emphasis
POSC 414 Avian Genetics and Breeding 3 Growth of the poultry industry has created the need for scientific,
POSC 427 Animal Waste Management 3 technical and business knowledge in the various fields important
POSC 429 Advanced Food Bacteriology 4 to successful poultry production. In few fields of science is an
POSC 481 Poultry Science Systems 2 understanding of the basic sciences, nutrition, genetics, physiology,
diseases, biotechnology, processing and marketing more rewarding
Support Courses
than in the modern, intensive methods of poultry and food production.
Students are trained in the necessary background, analytical skills,
or AGEC 314 or Marketing Agricultural and problem solving and leadership for complex production units, hatcheries,
Food Products integrated feed mills, processing plants and research laboratories. Rapid
CHEM 222 Elements of Organic and Biological 3 industry growth provides many career opportunities for graduates.
Chemistry Students are given two emphasis areas in which to specialize their
DASC 326/ Food Bacteriology 3 education toward their selected career goals. The University Core
FSTC 326 Curriculum courses and the Poultry Science Core courses are required for
STAT 301 Introduction to Biometry 3 both emphases. Students then complete a BS degree in either emphasis
area by completing the respective emphasis area courses. All students
or STAT 302 or Statistical Methods
187
are strongly encouraged to get early and frequent academic counseling BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
which is readily available. or BIOL 107 or Zoology
Students completing a BS degree in the industry emphasis find CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
employment with the poultry and food industries in positions such as & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
corporate management, quality assurance, sales or technical support Laboratory I
in live production, processing or marketing. Students in this emphasis POSC 201 General Avian Science 3
2
also get positions with pharmaceutical and equipment companies, with American history elective (p. 25) 6
industry trade publications and in various university and public service Communication elective (p. 22) 6
positions. 2
Students completing a BS degree in the technical emphasis are Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 6
2
prepared for advanced study in biochemistry, nutrition, physiology, Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
molecular genetics, reproduction, processing technology, microbiology MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
or environmental science and for eventual professional employment
in research, teaching or public service. This curriculum can be easily
tailored to meet the veterinary medicine preprofessional requirements. Total Semester Credit Hours 120
1
Program Requirements To be utilized by students to enhance the science and/or business
aspects of their undergraduate program.
Six hours must be selected from the International Cultural Diversity
Hours section of the Graduation requirements.
Poultry Science Core Courses
POSC 302 Avian Science Laboratory 1 Poultry Science - Minor
POSC 308 Avian Anatomy and Physiology 3
A Poultry Science Minor requires a minimum of sixteen credit hours of
Poultry Science courses. Approval is required by the student's major
POSC 319 Breeder and Hatchery Management 3 department and the Poultry Science Department.
POSC 326 Commercial Egg Industry 3
POSC 381 Investigation of Professional 2 Program Requirements
Development in Poultry Science
POSC 405/ Egg and Poultry Meat Processing 3
Hours
FSTC 405
POSC 201 General Avian Science 3
POSC 406/ Poultry Further Processing 4
FSTC 406
POSC 411 Poultry Nutrition 3
POSC 308 Avian Anatomy and Physiology
POSC 412 Poultry Feed Formulation 1
POSC 313 Game Birds and Ornamental Fowl
POSC 427 Animal Waste Management 3
POSC 319 Breeder and Hatchery Management
POSC 429 Advanced Food Bacteriology 4
POSC 326 Commercial Egg Industry
POSC 481 Poultry Science Systems 2
POSC 333 Instincts and Behavior
Support Courses
POSC 406/ Poultry Further Processing
BICH 303 Elements of Biological Chemistry 3
1 FSTC 406
BIOL 351 Fundamentals of Microbiology 4
POSC 411 Poultry Nutrition
or VTPB 405 or Biomedical Microbiology
POSC 414 Avian Genetics and Breeding
POSC 425 Environmental Physiology
Laboratory II POSC 427 Animal Waste Management
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 4 POSC 429 Advanced Food Bacteriology
& CHEM 237 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory VTPB 334 Poultry Diseases
GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 16
& GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics
Laboratory Must make a grade of 'C' or better.
STAT 301 Introduction to Biometry 3
or STAT 302 or Statistical Methods Department of Recreation, Park and
VTPB 334
Electives
1
Poultry Diseases
14
4
Tourism Sciences
University Core Curriculum The undergraduate curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree
with a major in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences emphasizes
Social and Behavioral Sciences elective (p. 25) 3
problem-solving skills, development of an international perspective and
188 Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
the application of scientific principles to managerial problems. Students Kyle, Kelly T, Lecturer
study both the social and life sciences to gain an understanding of Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc
how to manage and market organizations in the vast park, recreation MS, The Pennsylvania State University, 2000
and tourism industry. The curriculum provides the student with an
introduction to the history and concepts of recreation, park and tourism Martz, Jill T, Executive Professor
sciences, followed by the knowledge and skills for both entry-level Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc
positions and for future professional growth in the field. In addition PHD, University of Tennessee, 2004
to core courses, students must fulfill requirements for at least one
Matarrita Cascante, David, Associate Professor
certificate, and may earn additional certificates. An education in
Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc
recreation, park and tourism sciences prepares students to become
leaders for the 21st century with the capacity to learn from life and
throughout life. Migacz, Steven, Assistant Lecturer
Faculty MS, Texas State University, 2012
Crompton, John L, Distinguished Professor Outley, Corliss D, Associate Professor
Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc
MBA, Loughborough University, England, 1970
Petrick, James F, Professor
Durko, Angela M, Lecturer Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc
Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc PHD, Clemson University, 1999
Ramer, Svitlana I, Lecturer
Ellis, Gary D, Professor Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc
Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2014
PHD, North Texas State University, 1983
Richmond, Daniel J, Lecturer
Gramann, James H, Professor Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc
Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc PHD, University of Utah, 2016
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1980 MBA, University of Oregon, 2012
Harwell, William R, Assistant Professor of the Practice Schuett, Michael, Associate Professor
MS, Memphis State University, 1980 PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1991
Heo, Jin Moo, Associate Professor Scott, David, Professor
PHD, Indiana University, 2007 PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1990
Hodges, Louis, Associate Professor Scott, Susan G, Lecturer
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1971 MS, The Pennsylvania State University, 1987
Jacob, John, Professor & Extension Specialist Shafer, C S, Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1992 PHD, Clemson University, 1993
Jamal, Tazim B, Associate Professor Shafer, Debra M, Lecturer
PHD, University of Calgary, 1997 MS, University of Utah, 1985
MBA, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, 1991
Stronza, Amanda L, Associate Professor
Kaiser, Ronald A, Professor Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc
Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Sc PHD, University of Florida, 2000
LLM, University of California, Berkeley, 1989
JD, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 1977 Thomas, John, Professor Emeritus
Kyle, Gerard T, Professor PHD, Texas A&M University, 1979
PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2001 Walker, Jamie Rae, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
189
Majors Certificate Options

• Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism
Sciences with Certificate (p. 189)
Community Recreation and Park
• Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources (p. 156) Administration Certificate
Management of recreation, park and leisure-service agencies requires
Minors expertise in problem-solving, decision-making, assessment of social
and environmental impacts, personnel, public relations, volunteer
• Park and Natural Resource Management Minor (p. 192)
management, financing and fund-raising, marketing of services, and
• Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Minor (p. 193) needs assessments. Skills in working with people in the legal and
• Tourism Management Minor (p. 193) political environment are necessary, as well as the ability to assess and
• Youth Development Minor (p. 193) work with other organizations for cooperative developments in recreation
and tourism. Utilizing computer based decision-aids, students in this
Certificates emphasis prepare for managerial careers with public recreation and
park agencies, youth agencies, not-for-profit recreation agencies, and
• Community Recreation and Park Administration Certificate (p. 194) commercial recreation enterprises.
• Hospitality Management Certificate (p. 194)
• Parks and Conservation Certificate (p. 194) Parks and Conservation Certificate
• Professional Event Manager Certificate (p. 195) This option focuses on management of natural and cultural resources
• Tourism Management Certificate (p. 195) associated with conserving parks, and other protected areas, while
• Youth Development Certificate (p. 195) also providing for their use by people. Land managers and related
professionals operate within a variety of forums that require the
Recreation, Park and Tourism integration of concepts in the environmental, social and behavioral
sciences, along with policy and administrative decision-making.
Sciences - BS with Certificate Necessary skills include computer applications for natural resource
management, planning and design related to natural and cultural
The undergraduate curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree resources. Students with an option in this field look forward to careers
with a major in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences provides students with both public and private employers in the recreation, park and tourism
with an education in recreation, park and tourism sciences, with an fields, including state and federal agencies and private enterprises, non-
emphasis on problem-solving skills, development of an international profit organizations, camps and environmental education programs.
perspective and the application of scientific principles to managerial
problems. The first two years of studies build a foundation that spans
a wide range of disciplines and bodies of knowledge in the arts and
Tourism Management Certificate
sciences and provide the student with an introduction to the history Tourism is one of the world’s largest and most diverse industries. To help
and concepts of recreation, park and tourism sciences. The second two students prepare for tourism careers, this option area introduces issues
years prepare students with the knowledge and skills for both entry- pertaining to the management, development, and promotion of places
level positions and for future professional growth in the field. In addition and events as tourism attractions. Courses in tourism are designed to
to core courses, students must fulfill requirements for at least one collectively build understanding about the links that exist between local
certificate, but may earn additional certificates. places, host populations, and various public, private and special interest
groups. Students also develop competencies in assessing economic,
Through the curriculum, students develop the depth and breadth of environmental, social and political impacts of tourism, as well as in
knowledge needed to scientifically investigate and select among tourism marketing. Students in this option can pursue careers in private
alternatives as well as the intellectual skills to organize and integrate sector enterprises, government agencies, convention and visitor bureaus,
their knowledge in new and more effective patterns. An education in and other tourism-related service organizations.
recreation, park and tourism sciences prepares students to become
professionals with the capacity to learn from life and throughout life. Youth Development Certificate
The department maintains links with other resource-management This option focuses on programs and services that contribute to the
programs within the University as well as exchange programs development of young people’s personal, physical, social and educational
with other academic entities. Supporting programs at Texas A&M abilities. Youth workers are program developers, leaders and managers
include the resource management programs in Ecosystem Science who need to be able to work with youth, families, organizations and
and Management, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, and the Sports communities. Coursework in this option focuses on positive youth
Management Specialization in the Department of Health and Kinesiology. development, program planning and evaluation, methods for working
with young people, and societal factors that both contribute to and inhibit
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences majors must complete at least the development of young people. Students with an option in this field
one certificate. look forward to careers with non-profit, public and for-profit agencies
that supply youth development opportunities for young people. Settings
include after-school programs, community programs, camps, outdoor
adventure and church-related recreation programs.
190 Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences - BS with Certificate
Program Requirements PHYS 218 Mechanics

1
Language, Philosophy and Culture (p. 23) 3
Creative Arts (p. 24) 3
Hours 1
Social and Behavioral Sciences (p. 25) 3
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
AGCJ 404 Communicating Agricultural 3
Information to the Public HIST 105 History of the United States 3
or ENGL 210 or Technical and Business Writing HIST 106 History of the United States 3
RPTS 201 Foundations of Recreation, Parks 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 76

and Tourism
RPTS 230 Computer Applications in 3 Certificate Options
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Code Title Semester Credit
RPTS 302 Application of Tourism Principles 3 Hours
RPTS 311 Planning and Implementation of 3 Community Recreation and Park Administration
Events and Programs Certificate
RPTS 336 Research and Analysis in 3 RPTS 209 Park and Tourism Operations 3
Recreation and Tourism RPTS 304 Administration of Recreation 3
RPTS 340 Recreation, Parks, Tourism and 3 Resource Agencies
Diverse Populations or RPTS 423 or Tourism Management
RPTS 481 Seminar 1 RPTS 370 Youth Development Organizations 3
RPTS 484 Internship 6 and Services
2
STAT 201 Elementary Statistical Inference 3 RPTS 402 Park Planning and Design 3
or STAT 302 or Statistical Methods RPTS 403 Financing and Marketing 4
Recreation, Park and Tourism
or STAT 303 or Statistical Methods 3
Resources
Unversity Core Curriculum
Departmental electives (p. 950) 3
COMM 203 Public Speaking 3 1
Free electives 25
MATH 142 Business Calculus Hours
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic Parks and Conservation Certificate
KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and 1 RENR 460/ Nature, Values, and Protected Areas 3
3
Fitness RPTS 460
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 RPTS 304 Administration of Recreation 3
RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology-- 1 Resource Agencies
Laboratory RPTS 307 Methods of Environmental 3
Life and Physical Sciences elective 4 Interpretation
Select one of the following: RPTS 316 Recreational Management of 3
BIOL 101 Botany Wildlands
2
BIOL 107 Zoology RPTS 402 Park Planning and Design 3
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I RPTS 403 Financing and Marketing 4

Resources
Free electives 25
& CHEM 111and Fundamentals of Chemistry
Laboratory I Total Semester Credit Hours 44
CHEM 103 Structure and Bonding
& CHEM 113and Physical and Chemical
Hours
Principles
Tourism Management Certificate
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering
& CHEM 117Students RPTS 320 Event Management and Operations 3
and General Chemistry for I
Engineering Students Laboratory RPTS 331 Tourism Marketing 3
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology RPTS 401 Tourism and Recreation Enterprises 4
3
PHYS 201 College Physics
191
or RPTS 403 or Financing and Marketing for preparation for a variety of career tracks. One emphasis focuses on
Recreation, Park and Tourism management and the other on policy. Technical electives prepare the
Resources students in chosen educational and career directions. The underlying
RPTS 423 Tourism Management 3 goal of the RENR degree is to integrate the scientific issues of renewable
3 natural resources. Graduates of this program will be able to articulate
RPTS 426 Tourism Impacts 3
these issues verbally and in writing in their chosen career. Therefore, the
RENR degree emphasizes verbal presentations and major papers as well
1
Free electives 25 as field-oriented activities.
The RENR programs are designed to help students prepare for careers in
Code Title Semester Credit public and private organizations associated with the planning and use of
Hours natural resources and the environment. Possible employment includes
areas such as multi-use land management, environmental assessment,
Youth Development Certificate
resource inventory, natural resource planning, law, policy analysis and
RPTS 304 Administration of Recreation 3 land remediation.
Resource Agencies
RPTS 370 Youth Development Organizations 3 An emphasis may be selected in policy or management. The RENR
and Services degree consists of 120 credit hours: 42 university core, 42-45 common to
RPTS 371 Understanding and Developing 3 both emphasis areas and 24-27 designated by the emphasis area and 9
Effective Skills for Youth free elective hours.
Development
RPTS 403 Financing and Marketing 4 RENR Areas of Emphasis
Recreation, Park and Tourism The BS in Renewable Natural Resources includes two emphasis areas
3
Resources for students to select. The directed electives available from advisors are
RPTS 474 Management of Programs and 3 what differentiates the emphases.
3
Services for Youth
RPTS 478 Youth Development Practice 3
Management Emphasis
1 Designed for an education in the scientific management of integrated
Free electives 25
natural resources. In today’s world, it is important to have college
Total Semester Credit Hours 44 graduates prepared to deal with integrated systems, accounting for all of
1 the separate aspects of the system. The management emphasis seeks
The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours of to prepare the student to integrate concerns related to land, water, air,
international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a plants and wildlife into the management process. Students select 24
Core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective credit hours of directed electives from an approved list in consultation
can be used to satisfy this requirement. with their advisor. The remaining 9 credit hours are free electives.
2
This course satisfies the oral communication (C) course requirement.
3
This course satisfies the writing (W) course requirement. Policy Emphasis
Designed for students desiring an education in natural resources policy.
Renewable Natural Resources - BS This emphasis incorporates knowledge from all renewable natural
resources disciplines, which provides a foundation for decision-making
Professional Fields of Study and related to the environment. Students will obtain an understanding of
the behavior of institutions and organizations associated with natural
Department Heads resource management.
Ecosystem Science and Management, Kathleen Kavanagh, Head
Professionals associated with natural resources need to consider
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, Gary D. Ellis, Head
legislative mandates, community interests, resource evaluation and
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, John B. Carey, Interim Head
competing uses, and conflict management techniques. This emphasis
General Statement
prepares the student for work in private industry, public and non-profit
agencies, and graduate school. Students must select 24 hours of
Three departments offer degrees in specific areas of natural resources restricted electives from an approved list in consultation with their
management and conservation. Students may select one of these degree advisor. The remaining nine hours are free electives.
programs or a broad approach to natural resource education by pursuing
the multi-department degree in Renewable Natural Resources. Program Requirements
Renewable Natural Resources Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Renewable Natural Resources (RENR) is for students desiring a rigorous Renwable Natural Resources Core Courses
education in the study and management of sustainable ecosystems for a
wide variety of resource values. The RENR program of study is comprised
of a core of courses and two emphases. The goal of this core/emphasis ESSM 313 Vegetation Sampling Methods and 3
structure is to provide students with an identity as a renewable natural Designs in Ecosystems
resources specialist, while, at the same time, affording the flexibility
192 Park and Natural Resource Management - Minor
ESSM 318 Coupled Social and Ecological 3 College, University Requirements

Systems AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3
ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems 3 Economics
RENR 405 for Resource Management BIOL 101 Botany 4
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 or BIOL 113 or Essentials in Biology
RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources 3 CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
RENR 410 Ecosystem Management 4 & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
Introduction to Natural Resources Laboratory I
Select one of the following: 1 RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology-- 1
Laboratory
ESSM 102 Introduction to Natural Resources
3
and Ecosystem Management American history electives (p. 25) 6
3
ESSM 201 Exploring Ecosystem Science and Communications electives (p. 22) 6
3
Management Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
4
WFSC 101 Introduction to Wildlife and Government/Political science electives (p. 25) 6
Fisheries Language, philosophy, and cultural elective (p. 23) 3
3
Plant or Animal Taxonomy
Select one of the following: 3-4 Mathematics electives (MATH prefix preferred) 6
ESSM 203 Forest Trees of North America (p. 22)
ESSM 302 Wildland Plants of North America Total Semester Credit Hours 120
WFSC 302 Natural History of the Vertebrates 2
Policy international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a
Select one of the following: 3 core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective
AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor.
4
Resource Economics Credit by examination may be used to substitute for 3 hours of
ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy POLS 206 or POLS 207.
WFSC 303 Fish and Wildlife Laws and Park and Natural Resource
Administration
Management - Minor
ESSM 320 Ecosystem Restoration and 3 The Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences offers an
Management 18 credit hour minor in Park and Natural Resource Management as
or WFSC 418 or Ecology of the Coastal Zone a supplement to other majors. The minor focuses on management
of natural and cultural resources associated with conserving parks
Ecological Processes
and other protected areas. Land managers and related professionals
Select two of the following: 6-8
integrate concepts in the bio-environmental sciences, social and
ESSM 306 Plant Functional Ecology and behavioral sciences, and policy and administrative decision-making.
Adaptation Students with an emphasis in this field look forward to careers with both
ESSM 311 Biogeochemistry and Global public and private employers in the recreation, park, and tourism fields,
Change including state and federal agencies and private enterprises, non-profit
SCSC 301 Soil Science organizations, youth camps, and environmental education programs.
WFSC 428 Wetland Ecosystem Management
Seminar Code Title Semester Credit
ESSM 481 Senior Seminar 1 Hours
or WFSC 481 or Seminar RPTS 201 Foundations of Recreation, Parks 3
and Tourism
Work Experience
1 or RPTS 301 or Leisure and Outdoor Recreation
in American Culture
ESSM 484 Internship
RPTS 307 Methods of Environmental 3
RPTS 484 Internship
Interpretation
WFSC 484 Internship
RPTS 316 Recreational Management of 3
2
Directed electives 24 Wildlands
Free electives 9
193
RPTS 402 Park Planning and Design 3 RPTS 340 Recreation, Parks, Tourism and
Select at least one of the following: 3-6 Diverse Populations
RENR 345 Park Ecology and Management RPTS 370 Youth Development Organizations
and Services
RPTS 300 Supervised Field Studies
RPTS 402 Park Planning and Design
RPTS 460/ Nature, Values, and Protected Areas
RENR 460 RPTS 444 Service Quality for Hospitality
Organizations
May select one of the following: 0-3
ARCH 213 Sustainable Architecture Total Semester Credit Hours 18
ESSM 308 Fundamentals of Environmental
Decision-Making
GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village An internship (RPTS 484) is available for minors above required 18 hours.
GEOG 205 Environmental Change
RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources Tourism Management - Minor
WFSC 301 Wildlife and the Changing The Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences offers an
Environment 18 credit hour minor in Tourism Management as a supplement to other
WFSC 303 Fish and Wildlife Laws and majors. The minor focuses on the planning, management, development,
Administration and promotion of places and events as tourism attractions. Courses
WFSC 304 Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation in tourism are designed to collectively build understanding about the
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 linkages that exist between local places and cultures, host populations,
and various public, private, and special interest groups. The minor
1
If you do not wish to take an online course, see RPTS Academic requires RPTS 302 and RPTS 311. Students select four additional
Advisor for course substitutions. courses from a list of nine.
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. Program Requirements
An internship, RPTS 484, is available for minors above the required 18 Code Title Semester Credit
hours. Hours
RPTS 302 Application of Tourism Principles 3
Recreation, Park and Tourism RPTS 311 Planning and Implementation of 3
Sciences - Minor Events and Programs

Select four of the following: 12
Overview RPTS 300 Supervised Field Studies
RPTS 320 Event Management and Operations
The Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences offers a
I (Select four courses from the
general 18-hour minor as a supplement to other majors. The minor
following:)
requires RPTS 201 and RPTS 302. Students select four additional
RPTS 331 Tourism Marketing
courses from a list of ten.
RPTS 340 Recreation, Parks, Tourism and
Program Requirements Diverse Populations
RPTS 360 Ecotourism: Principles and
Code Title Semester Credit Practices
Hours
RPTS 421 Hotel and Resort Operations
RPTS 201 Foundations of Recreation, Parks 3
RPTS 423 Tourism Management
and Tourism
RPTS 426 Tourism Impacts (W Course)
RPTS 444 Service Quality for Hospitality
Select four from the following: 12
Organizations
RPTS 300 Supervised Field Studies
RPTS 301 Leisure and Outdoor Recreation in
American Culture Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses.
RPTS 304 Administration of Recreation
Resource Agencies An internship (RPTS 484) is available for minors above required 18 hours.
RPTS 307 Methods of Environmental
Interpretation Youth Development - Minor
RPTS 308 Foundations of Community and
Community Development Overview
RPTS 311 Planning and Implementation of The Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences offers an
Events and Programs 18 hour minor in Youth Development as a supplement to other majors.
The minor focuses on programs and services that contribute to the
194 Community Recreation and Park Administration - Certificate
development of young people’s personal, physical, social and educational RPTS 209 Park and Tourism Operations 3
abilities. Youth workers are program developers, leaders and managers RPTS 304 Administration of Recreation 3
who need to be able to work with youth, families, organizations and Resource Agencies
communities. Coursework in this option focuses on positive youth
or RPTS 423 or Tourism Management
development, program planning and evaluation, methods for working with
young people, and societal factors that both contribute to and inhibit the RPTS 370 Youth Development Organizations 3
and Services
development of young people.
1
RPTS 402 Park Planning and Design 3
Program Requirements RPTS 403 Financing and Marketing 4
Code Title Semester Credit Resources
2
Hours
RPTS 370 Youth Development Organizations 3
and Services Total Semester Credit Hours 19
RPTS 371 Understanding and Developing 3 1

C Course
Effective Skills for Youth 2
W Course
Development
Hospitality Management - Certificate

RPTS 474 Management of Programs and 3
Services for Youth
Select three of the following: 9 The Certificate in Hospitality Management, offered by the Department
RPTS 300 Supervised Field Studies of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, is designed to provide
RPTS 302 Application of Tourism Principles students with an understanding of the planning, analysis, and decision-
RPTS 307 Methods of Environmental making techniques needed for management positions in the tourism and
Interpretation hospitality industries. Students will study and develop skills related to
principles of management, sustainability, development, cultural tolerance,
marketing, finance, and service quality as they apply to the hospitality
Community Development
and tourism industries.
RPTS 311 Planning and Implementation of
Events and Programs Program Requirements
RPTS 340 Recreation, Parks, Tourism and
Diverse Populations Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
RPTS 476 Leadership for Outdoor Recreation
RPTS 478 Youth Development Practice
RPTS 331 Tourism Marketing 3
RPTS 421 Hotel and Resort Operations 3
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. RPTS 423 Tourism Management 3
RPTS 444 Service Quality for Hospitality 3
An internship (RPTS 484) is available for minors above required 18 hours.
Organizations
Community Recreation and Park Total Semester Credit Hours 15
Administration - Certificate This Certificate requires a minimum of 15 credit hours of designated

courses, all of which are to be taken online. If a student has taken the
Management of recreation, park and leisure-service agencies requires on-campus version of any course prior to enrollment in the Certificate, it
expertise in problem-solving, decision-making, assessment of social may be substituted for the on-line version with permission of the RPTS
and environmental impacts, personnel, public relations, volunteer academic advisor. Students must earn a grade of a "C" or better in each
management, financing and fund-raising, marketing of services, and course used to meet the requirements, and an overall average of at least
needs assessments. Skills in working with people in the legal and a 2.5 in applicable coursework.
political environment are necessary, as well as the ability to assess and
work with other organizations for cooperative developments in recreation
and tourism. Utilizing computer based decision-aids, students in this
Parks and Conservation - Certificate
emphasis prepare for managerial careers with public recreation and This option focuses on management of natural and cultural resources
park agencies, youth agencies, not-for-profit recreation agencies, and associated with conserving parks, and other protected areas, while
commercial recreation enterprises. also providing for their use by people. Land managers and related
professionals operate within a variety of forums that require the
Program Requirements integration of concepts in the environmental, social and behavioral
sciences, along with policy and administrative decision-making.
Code Title Semester Credit Necessary skills include computer applications for natural resource
Hours management, planning and design related to natural and cultural
Community Recreation and Park Administration resources. Students with an option in this field look forward to careers
Certificate with both public and private employers in the recreation, park and tourism
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1
fields, including state and federal agencies and private enterprises, non- Students should review the list of electives prepared by the Event
profit organizations, camps and environmental education programs. Management Program Coordinating Committee. The courses listed
are included on the full list.
The PEMC program requires a minimum of 15 credit hours in designated
Code Title Semester Credit courses. Also, students must earn a grade of “C” or better in each course
Hours used to meet the requirements. Students who pursue the PEMC must
RENR 460/ Nature, Values, and Protected Areas 3 complete all requirements prior to graduation. Specific certificate
RPTS 460 requirements are available in the Undergraduate Programs Office of the
RPTS 304 Administration of Recreation 3 Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences and of cooperating
Resource Agencies units. Details are also available on our website.
RPTS 307 Methods of Environmental 3
Interpretation Tourism Management - Certificate
RPTS 316 Recreational Management of 3
Tourism is one of the world’s largest and most diverse industries. To help
Wildlands
1
students prepare for tourism careers, this option area introduces issues
RPTS 402 Park Planning and Design 3 pertaining to the management, development, and promotion of places
RPTS 403 Financing and Marketing 4 and events as tourism attractions. Courses in tourism are designed to
Recreation, Park and Tourism collectively build understanding about the links that exist between local
2
Resources places, host populations, and various public, private and special interest
Total Semester Credit Hours 19 groups. Students also develop competencies in assessing economic,
environmental, social and political impacts of tourism, as well as in
1
C Course tourism marketing. Students in this option can pursue careers in private
2
W Course sector enterprises, government agencies, convention and visitor bureaus,
and other tourism-related service organizations.
Professional Event Manager - Program Requirements

Certificate Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
The Professional Event Manager Certificate (PEMC), offered by the
Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, is designed Tourism Management Certificate
to provide students with an understanding of and the ability to plan, RPTS 320 Event Management and Operations 3
implement, and evaluate festivals, fairs and special events in a variety of I
governmental, not-for-profit and commercial settings. This certificate is RPTS 331 Tourism Marketing 3
open to all majors. RPTS 401 Tourism and Recreation Enterprises 4
(each is a W course)
Program Requirements or RPTS 403 or Financing and Marketing
Code Title Semester Credit Recreation, Park and Tourism
Hours Resources
RPTS 304 Administration of Recreation 3 RPTS 423 Tourism Management 3
Resource Agencies RPTS 426 Tourism Impacts (W course) 3
or RPTS 423 or Tourism Management Departmental electives 3
RPTS 311 Planning and Implementation of 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 19
Events and Programs
RPTS 320 Event Management and Operations
I
3
Youth Development - Certificate
RPTS 321 Event Management and Operations 3 This option focuses on programs and services that contribute to the
II development of young people’s personal, physical, social and educational
1 abilities. Youth workers are program developers, leaders and managers
who need to be able to work with youth, families, organizations and
AGCJ 306 Theory and Practice of Agricultural
communities. Coursework in this option focuses on positive youth
Public Relations
development, program planning and evaluation, methods for working
ALED 344 Leadership of Volunteers with young people, and societal factors that both contribute to and inhibit
RPTS 331 Tourism Marketing the development of young people. Students with an option in this field
Class on Event Management Program look forward to careers with non-profit, public and for-profit agencies
Coordinating Committee elective courses list that supply youth development opportunities for young people. Settings
include after-school programs, community programs, camps, outdoor
adventure and church-related recreation programs.
196 Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
Program Requirements Cralle, Harry T, Associate Professor

Soil & Crop Sciences
Code Title Semester Credit PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1979
Hours
Deng, Youjun, Associate Professor
Youth Development Certificate
RPTS 304 Administration of Recreation 3
Resource Agencies
RPTS 370 Youth Development Organizations 3 Finlayson, Scott A, Associate Professor
and Services Soil & Crop Sciences
RPTS 371 Understanding and Developing 3 PHD, University of Calgary, 1994
Effective Skills for Youth
Gentry, Terry J, Professor
Development
RPTS 403 Financing and Marketing 4 PHD, University of Arizona, 2003
Resources (W Course) Hague, Steven S, Associate Professor
RPTS 474 Management of Programs and 3 Soil & Crop Sciences
Services for Youth (W Course) PHD, Texas A&M University, 2000
RPTS 478 Youth Development Practice 3
Hays, Dirk B, Professor
Total Semester Credit Hours 19 Soil & Crop Sciences
PHD, University of Calgary, 1997
Department of Soil and Crop Heilman, James L, Professor
Sciences Soil & Crop Sciences
Undergraduate Students who complete the undergraduate course
of study receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Plant and Herrman, Tim, Professor
Environmental Soil Science and Turfgrass Science. Soil & Crop Sciences
PHD, University of Idaho, 1992
The B.S. degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours. Details of
course requirements are given below and in the Texas A&M University Ibrahim, Amir M, Professor
Undergraduate Catalog. Information on undergraduate admissions, Soil & Crop Sciences
including how to order a catalog, can be obtained from the Office of PHD, Colorado State University, 1998
Admissions (http://admissions.tamu.edu). We encourage prospective
Jessup, Russell W, Associate Professor
students to make an appointment with an academic advisor prior to
applying.
Undergraduates are required to complete an internship, undergraduate
McInnes, Kevin J, Professor
research or study abroad. Soil and Crop Sciences offers a wide variety
of experiential learning opportunities for students to achieve their
graduation needs. Students are able to complete their experiential
learning requirement regionally, nationally, or internationally. Information Morgan, Cristine L, Professor
about undergraduate research and internship opportunities can be Soil & Crop Sciences
obtained from students’ academic advisors and professors. PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2003
Faculty Murray, Seth C, Associate Professor

Aitkenhead, Jacqueline A, Associate Professor
PHD, University of New Hampshire, 2000 Neely, Haly L, Assistant Professor
Awika, Joseph M, Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2003 Okumoto, Sakiko, Associate Professor
Bagavathiannan, Muthukumar V, Assistant Professor
PHD, Tubingen University, 2003
PHD, University of Manitoba, Canada, 2010 Rajan, Nithya, Associate Professor
Baltensperger, David D, Professor
197
Redmon, Larry, Professor and Extension Specialist while the elective courses can be selected to meet the interests, needs
Soil & Crop Sciences and objectives of individual students.
MWS, Texas A&M University, 2010
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1992 Based on professional goals and objectives, students will select an
emphasis in crops or soil and water. The crops emphasis focuses on the
Rooney, William L, Professor principles involved in the production, management, marketing and use of
Soil & Crop Sciences fiber, forage, grain, biofuel and oilcrops. In the soil and water emphasis,
PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1992 students will study the nature, properties, management, conservation,
and use of soils and water. The graduate in Plant and Environmental Soil
Schwab, Arthur P, Professor and Science may choose a career in: education—consulting, extension,
Soil & Crop Sciences or public relations; production agriculture—biofuel or seed production,
PHD, Colorado State University, 1981 farming, or farm management; soil and water resource management—soil
surveying, land appraisal, land use planning, conservation and pollution
Septiningsih, Endang M, Assistant Professor
abatement, or watershed management; environmental—pollution control
and environmental protection as affected by plant-soil-water interactions.
Flexible curricula are provided so that each student, in consultation with
Smith, C W, Professor
their academic advisor, can design a degree program that best serves the
student’s career objectives.
Stelly, David M, Professor Program Requirements

Hours
Thomson, Michael J, Professor Department of Soil and Crop Sciences Core
Soil & Crop Sciences Courses
PHD, Cornell University, 2002 CHEM 222 Elements of Organic and Biological 3
Chemistry
Wherley, Benjamin G, Associate Professor
SCSC 205 Problem Solving in Plant and Soil 3
Systems
White, Richard H, Professor SCSC 307 Crop Biology and Physiology 4
SCSC 309 Water in Soils and Plants 4
SCSC 481 Senior Seminar 2
Zhang, Hongbin, Professor Experiential requirement
Soil & Crop Sciences Select one of the following: 3
SCSC 420 Brazilian Agriculture and Food
Production Systems
Majors SCSC 421 International Agricultural Research
• Bachelor of Science in Plant and Environmental Soil Science, Crops Centers - Mexico
Emphasis (p. 197) SCSC 423 Natural Resources and Agricultural
• Bachelor of Science in Plant and Environmental Soil Science, Soil and Sustainability in UK
Water Emphasis (p. 198) SCSC 484 Internship
• Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass Science (p. 199) SCSC 491 Research
Minors or ESSM 313 or Vegetation Sampling Methods
• Agronomy Minor (p. 200) and Designs in Ecosystems
• Environmental Soil Science Minor (p. 200) Pest Management
• Plant Breeding Minor (p. 201) Select two of the following: 7-8
Plant and Environmental Soil Science & PLPA 303 and Plant Pathology Laboratory
- BS, Crops Emphasis ENTO 201 General Entomology

Curriculum in Plant and Environmental Soil Science is administered Management
by the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences. Students following this SCSC 446 Weed Management and Ecology
curriculum develop and utilize basic scientific knowledge to understand Ecology
the most fundamental resources—plants, soils, and water—and the
interaction of these resources in different environmental settings. The
required courses provide an essential foundation in several disciplines,
198 Plant and Environmental Soil Science - BS, Soil and Water Emphasis
or SCSC 444 or Forage Ecology and principles involved in the production, management, marketing and use of
Management fiber, forage, grain, biofuel and oilcrops. In the soil and water emphasis,
Crops Emphasis students will study the nature, properties, management, conservation,
and use of soils and water. The graduate in Plant and Environmental Soil
SCSC 304 Plant Breeding and Genetics 3
and Science may choose a career in: education—consulting, extension,
SCSC 311 Principles of Crop Production 3 or public relations; production agriculture—biofuel or seed production,
SCSC 402 Crop Stress Management 4 farming, or farm management; soil and water resource management—soil
SCSC 410 International Agricultural Systems 3 surveying, land appraisal, land use planning, conservation and pollution
SCSC 441 Advances in Agronomic Sciences 3 abatement, or watershed management; environmental—pollution control
Directed electives
1
9 and environmental protection as affected by plant-soil-water interactions.
Free electives 16-17 Flexible curricula are provided so that each student, in consultation with
University Core Curriculum Requirements their academic advisor, can design a degree program that best serves the
AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3 student’s career objectives.
Economics
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 Program Requirements
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Code Title Semester Credit
Laboratory I Hours
COMM 203 Public Speaking 3 Department of Soil and Crop Sciences Core
American history elective (p. 25) 6 Courses
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 CHEM 222 Elements of Organic and Biological 3
2
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 Chemistry
3
Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 6 SCSC 205 Problem Solving in Plant and Soil 3
2
3 Systems
Life and physical sciences SCSC 301 Soil Science 4
Select from the following: 5 SCSC 307 Crop Biology and Physiology 4
BIOL 101 Botany SCSC 309 Water in Soils and Plants 4
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I SCSC 481 Senior Seminar 2
BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology Experiential requirement
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II Select one of the following: 3
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology SCSC 420 Brazilian Agriculture and Food
Production Systems
SCSC 421 International Agricultural Research
PHYS 218 Mechanics
Centers - Mexico
SCSC 423 Natural Resources and Agricultural
(p. 22)
Sustainability in UK
SCSC 484 Internship
1
To be selected from crops emphasis courses. SCSC 491 Research
2
The Graduation requirements include a requirement for six hours of STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3
international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a or ESSM 313 or Vegetation Sampling Methods
Core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective and Designs in Ecosystems
can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor. Pest Management
3
Credit by examination may be used to substitute for courses. Select two of the following: 7-8
Plant and Environmental Soil Science & PLPA 303 and Plant Pathology Laboratory
- BS, Soil and Water Emphasis ENTO 201 General Entomology

Curriculum in Plant and Environmental Soil Science is administered Management
by the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences. Students following this SCSC 446 Weed Management and Ecology
curriculum develop and utilize basic scientific knowledge to understand Ecology
the most fundamental resources—plants, soils, and water—and the
interaction of these resources in different environmental settings. The
or SCSC 444 or Forage Ecology and
required courses provide an essential foundation in several disciplines,
Management
while the elective courses can be selected to meet the interests, needs
and objectives of individual students. Soil and Water Emphasis
GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic 4
Based on professional goals and objectives, students will select an Information Systems
emphasis in crops or soil and water. The crops emphasis focuses on the
199
or ESSM 351/
or Geographic Information (i.e., ornamental horticulture, plant protection, business, landscape
RENR 405 Systems for Resource Management architecture) can be selected to meet the interests, needs and objectives
SCSC 310 Soil Morphology and Interpretations 2 of individual students.
SCSC 405 Soil and Water Microbiology 3 Turfgrass Science prepares graduates for careers in: management—golf
SCSC 406 Soil and Water Microbiology 1 courses, athletic fields, public, private or commercial grounds; production
Laboratory agriculture—turfgrass production, or plant breeding; agribusiness—seed
SCSC 422 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrient 3 sales, turf equipment and supplies, landscape contractor, commercial or
Management home lawn care specialists; education—consulting, extension, or public
SCSC 432 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrient 1 relations.
Management Laboratory
SCSC 455 Environmental Soil and Water 3
Science Code Title Semester Credit
SCSC 458 Watershed, Water and Soil Quality 3 Hours
Management Department of Soil and Crop Sciences Core
1
Directed electives 6 Courses
Free electives 16-17 CHEM 222 Elements of Organic and Biological 3
University Core Curriculum Requirements Chemistry
AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3 SCSC 205 Problem Solving in Plant and Soil 3
Economics Systems
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 SCSC 301 Soil Science 4
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry SCSC 307 Crop Biology and Physiology 4
Laboratory I SCSC 309 Water in Soils and Plants 4
COMM 203 Public Speaking 3 SCSC 481 Senior Seminar 2
American history elective (p. 25) 6 RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 or SCSC 444 or Forage Ecology and
2
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 Management
3
Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 6 Select one of the following: 3
2
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 SCSC 420 Brazilian Agriculture and Food
Life and physical sciences 5 Production Systems
Select from the following: SCSC 421 International Agricultural Research
BIOL 101 Botany Centers - Mexico
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I SCSC 423 Natural Resources and Agricultural

Sustainability in UK
SCSC 484 Internship
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
SCSC 491 Research
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology
or ESSM 313 or Vegetation Sampling Methods
PHYS 218 Mechanics
and Designs in Ecosystems
Pest management 7-8
(p. 22)
Select two from the following:
1 & PLPA 303 and Plant Pathology Laboratory
To be selected from soils emphasis courses.
2 ENTO 201 General Entomology
international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a ENTO 401 Principles of Integrated Pest
Core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective Management
can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor. SCSC 446 Weed Management and Ecology
3
Credit by examination may be used to substitute for courses. Turfgrass Science Courses
Turfgrass Science - BS SCSC 302 Recreational Turf 3
SCSC 312 Professional Development in 1
Curriculum in Turfgrass Science is administered by the Department
Turfgrass
of Soil and Crop Sciences. Students following this curriculum develop
and utilize basic scientific knowledge to understand the most SCSC 427 Sports Field Construction 4
fundamental resources—turfgrass, soils, and water—and the interaction SCSC 428 Advanced Turf Ecology and 3
of these resources in different environmental settings. The required Physiology
courses provide an essential foundation, while the elective courses SCSC 429 Turf Management Systems 4
200 Agronomy - Minor
SCSC 430 Turfgrass Maintenance 4 Program Requirements

Select 8 semester credit hours from the
Hours
following:
Required Courses:
SCSC 304 Plant Breeding and Genetics
SCSC 402 Crop Stress Management
SCSC 405 Soil and Water Microbiology
Select eight semester credit hours from the 8
SCSC 422 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrient
following:
Management
SCSC 302 Recreational Turf
Management Laboratory SCSC 304 Plant Breeding and Genetics
SCSC 458 Watershed, Water and Soil Quality SCSC 310 Soil Morphology and Interpretations
Management SCSC 405 Soil and Water Microbiology
Free electives 11-12 SCSC 410 International Agricultural Systems
University Core Curriculum Requirements SCSC 422 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrient
AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3 Management
Economics SCSC 428 Advanced Turf Ecology and
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 Physiology
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry SCSC 430 Turfgrass Maintenance
Laboratory I SCSC 432 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrient
COMM 203 Public Speaking 3 Management Laboratory
1 SCSC 452 Chemical Weed Control Laboratory
Communication (p. 22) 3 SCSC 455 Environmental Soil and Water
1
3 Science
Government/Political science (p. 25)

2
Life and physical sciences
1
3
4
Environmental Soil Science - Minor
The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences offers a minor in
Select 8 semester credit hours from the
Environmental Soil Sciences. SCSC 301, Soil Science is required. You
following:
may select from the 11 hours of soil science courses. See an advisor in
BIOL 101 Botany
for more details.
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology Program Requirements
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology Hours
PHYS 201 College Physics SCSC 301 Soil Science 4
PHYS 218 Mechanics Select from the following: 11
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 1 SCSC 310 Soil Morphology and Interpretations
Mathematics (MATH prefix required) (p. 22) 6 SCSC 401/ Forensic Soil Science
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 FIVS 401
1 SCSC 405 Soil and Water Microbiology
Management
can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor. SCSC 432 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrient
2 Management Laboratory
Credit by examination may be used to substitute for courses.
SCSC 455 Environmental Soil and Water
Agronomy - Minor Science

The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences offers a minor in Agronomy.
SCSC 105, Food & Fiber or SCSC 205, Problem Solving in Plant and Soil Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses.
Science and SCSC 301, Soil Science are required. Select an additional 8
hours of course work within Soil and Crop Sciences. Please speak with
an advisor concerning courses prior to registering.
201
Plant Breeding - Minor requirements, the student’s diploma will list “University Studies” in
the place where the major is currently listed. The student’s area of
concentration (Environmental Business) and the two minors (Rangeland
Overview Ecology & Management AND Business) will be indicated on the student’s
The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences offers a Minor in Plant transcript.
Breeding. SCSC 304, plant breeding and genetics, and GENE 310,
principles of heredity, are required courses. Students select an additional This new degree option features a blending of environmental
nine hours of course work and a ‘C’ or better is required in all coursework. science coursework and business coursework in a truly unique
GENE 301 may be substituted for GENE 310. Plant breeding minor combination unlike any other degree at Texas A&M University. The
offers the opportunity for students to explore their interest in applied Environmental Business concentration draws heavily from the
biological sciences in the areas of plant breeding, crop improvement, crop established Bioenvironmental Sciences degree already offered at
biotechnology, and genetics. Students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 Texas A&M, but this concentration is significantly different in that
or better to enter the program. it lacks the larger number of life science courses that serve as a
necessary foundation in any environmental science degree. The focus
Program Requirements on environmental coursework (through the BESC and ESSM courses)
coupled with core business coursework allows this University Studies
Code Title Semester Credit concentration to provide a very well-rounded and marketable degree in a
Hours variety of arenas.
1
GENE 310 Principles of Heredity 3
This interdisciplinary degree plan provides a highly-marketable focus
SCSC 304 Plant Breeding and Genetics 3
from an already fast-rising, multi-faceted discipline. The coursework
Select nine hours of the following: 9 retains the “customizable” nature of the university studies degree
GENE 411/ Biotechnology for Crop within the concentration itself, allowing students a truly one-of-a-kind
MEPS 411 Improvement opportunity for their bachelor’s degree. The Environmental Business
SCSC 301 Soil Science concentration provides a solid foundation of Bioenvironmental Sciences
SCSC 305 Professional Development in coursework that, when paired with the Rangeland Ecology & Management
Agronomy minor and the Business minor, provides students with a versatile, sound
degree that is uniquely positioned in the job market and combines a
SCSC 311 Principles of Crop Production
general overview of both environmental issues/policies and business
SCSC 402 Crop Stress Management administration principals/content.
SCSC 410 International Agricultural Systems
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 Program Requirements
GENE 301 may be substituted for GENE 310.
Hours
Must have an overall GPA of 2.75 to enter program.
University Studies Programs

Sciences
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offers degrees in University BESC 481 Seminar 1
Studies. A University Studies degree differs from a traditional “major” in BESC 484 Field Experience 3
that it consists of a concentration of 26 hours and two minors of 15-18 BIOL 101 Botany 4
hours each. The University Studies degree format was created to provide
students the flexibility to combine areas of study that are of special
interest. CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
Majors Laboratory I
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Environmental Business
& RENR 215 and Fundamentals of Ecology--
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Leadership Studies Laboratory
BESC concentration electives 9
University Studies - BS, Select three of the following:

Environmental Business Impact of Fungi on Society and the
Concentration
Environment
BESC 314 Pathogens, the Environment and
A University Studies Degree differs from a traditional “major” in that Society
it consists of a concentration of 21-24 hours and two minors of 15-18 BESC 320 Water and the Bioenvironmental
hours each. The University Studies Degree format was created to Sciences
provide students the flexibility to combine areas of study that are of BESC 357 Biotechnology for Biofuels and
special interest. Under the guidelines of the University Studies degree Bioproducts
202 University Studies - BS, Leadership Studies Concentration

Rangeland Ecology and Management
Minor
& PLPA 303 and Plant Pathology Laboratory
Communication (p. 22) 3 Code Title Semester Credit
1
3 Hours
1
3 Select one of the following: 3
Mathematics (p. 22) 6 ESSM 302 Wildland Plants of North America
Social and behavioral science (p. 25)
1
3 ESSM 303 Agrostology
American history (p. 25)
1
6 ESSM 304 Rangeland Plant Taxonomy
POLS 206 American National Government 3 ESSM 314 Principles of Rangeland 3
1 Select three of the following: 9
Free electives 22
ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management
Business Minor 18
Rangeland Ecology and Management Minor 16
1
The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours of Management
international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a ESSM 416 Fire Ecology and Natural Resource
Core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective Management
can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor. ESSM 420 Ecological Restoration of Wetland
and Riparian Systems
Business Minor Total Semester Credit Hours 15
The minor in business consists of six specific courses chosen to
develop a foundational knowledge in the basic aspects of business,
including accounting, finance, management, marketing, and management
information systems. University Studies - BS, Leadership
The courses listed below constitute the 18 hours required for a minor in Studies Concentration
business.
A University Studies Degree is an interdisciplinary major that consists
Code Title Semester Credit of a concentration of 26 hours and two minors of 15-18 hours each. The
Hours University Studies Degree format was created to provide students the
flexibility to combine areas of study that are of special interest. University
ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles (or 3
Studies - Leadership Studies is administered by the Department
TCCNS ACCT 2301 or 2401)
of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications. In the
ISTM 209 Business Information Systems 3
leadership studies concentration, students learn theories and models
Concepts
of the leadership process and they use analysis and evaluation to
MGMT 209 Business, Government and Society 3 synthesize multiple leadership theories. This interdisciplinary program
3
(or Blinn College BUSI 2371) allows you the ability to customize your higher educational experience to
1
FINC 409 Survey of Finance Principles 3 your future career goals unlike any other degree at Texas A&M University.
1 This innovative degree empowers you to develop an understanding of
MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing
1
3 foundational leadership theory in your chosen context. The student, with
support from the advisor, will choose minors to assist them in creating
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 a degree plan that will allow students to gain the knowledge and skills
1 required for their chosen career path.
courses or substitutions will be allowed.
2
but can demonstrate mastery of the concepts. See dars.tamu.edu/ Code Title Semester Credit
testing. Hours
3
MGMT 212 cannot be used to meet this requirement. ALEC 201 Foundations of Agricultural 2
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in each course listed above to Communications
be awarded the business minor and receive transcript recognition. ALED 202 Introduction to Leadership 3
ALED 301 Personal Leadership Education 3
ALED 424 Applied Ethics in Leadership 3
ALED 440 Leading Change 3
203
ALED 481 Seminar 3 Faculty

Agricultural leadership and development electives 6
1 Barboza, Peregrine S, Professor
(p. 715)
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
PHD, University of New England, 1991
& POLS 207 and State and Local Government Bixler, Richard P, Lecturer
Communication (p. 22) 6 Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 Conway, Kevin W, Associate Professor
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3 Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
Mathematics (p. 22) 6 PHD, Saint Louis University, 2010
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3 Dewitt, Thomas J, Associate Professor
2
Minor 1 15-18 Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
2
Minor 2 15-18 PHD, State University of New York at Binghamton, 1996
Electives 16-22
Dronen, Norman O, Professor
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
1
program in consultation with the departmental advisor. Fitzgerald, Lee A, Professor
2 Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
The total number of hours between Minor 1, Minor 2 and electives
must be 53 hours. Courses counting in other areas of the degree plan PHD, University of New Mexico, 1993
and toward a minor cannot count toward the 53 total hours. Must
Fujiwara, Masami, Associate Professor
meet with an advisor to determine correct hours.
Students are required to make a C or better for each of their courses in PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002
the major coursework and both Minor Areas.
Gatlin, Delbert M, Professor
At least 36 credits must be 300- and 400-level courses. Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
PHD, Mississippi State University, 1983
international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a Core Grace, Jacquelyn K, Assistant Professor
category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective can be Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
used to satisfy this requirement. PHD, Wake Forest University, 2014
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Grant, William E, Professor
Sciences PHD, Colorado State University, 1974
Hurtado Clavijo, Luis A, Associate Professor

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences uses the latest in
the ecological and management disciplines to provide the most diverse
PHD, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2002
and progressive education available in the conservation of the earth’s
biodiversity. Students in this department are interested in making Klassen, Jessica A, Lecturer
contributions to solving problems associated with the extinction of Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
species, wildlife recreational uses, food production from aquaculture, PHD, Florida Atlantic University, 2016
environmental education, wildlife management, and urban wildlife and
fisheries recreational activities. Lacher, Thomas E, Professor
The conservation and management of wildlife and fisheries resources PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 1980
require resolution of increasingly complex issues that extend far
beyond the bounds of classical biology. Contemporary wildlife and Light, Jessica E, Associate Professor
fisheries professionals must be well-versed in the life and physical Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
sciences, mathematics, and the language, philosophy and culture. PHD, Louisiana State University, 2005
Today’s professionals must have a problem-solving orientation that
accommodates animals and their habitats within a larger ecological and Masser, Michael P, Professor
socio-economic system. In addition, modern students must be familiar Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
with molecular genetics and the principles of conservation biology. PHD, Texas A&M University, 1986
Curricula in wildlife and fisheries sciences are designed to provide both
Mateos, Mariana, Associate Professor
the traditional and contemporary dimensions of academic instruction
necessary to transform motivated and intellectually capable students
into competent professionals.
204 Renewable Natural Resources - BS
Mora-Zacarias, Miguel A, Professor resources specialist, while, at the same time, affording the flexibility
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences for preparation for a variety of career tracks. One emphasis focuses on
PHD, University of California, Davis, 1990 management and the other on policy. Technical electives prepare the
students in chosen educational and career directions. The underlying
Morrison, Mike L, Professor goal of the RENR degree is to integrate the scientific issues of renewable
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences natural resources. Graduates of this program will be able to articulate
PHD, Oregon State University, 1982 these issues verbally and in writing in their chosen career. Therefore, the
RENR degree emphasizes verbal presentations and major papers as well
Roelke, Daniel L, Professor
as field-oriented activities.
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997 The RENR programs are designed to help students prepare for careers in
public and private organizations associated with the planning and use of
Silvy, Nova J, Professor
natural resources and the environment. Possible employment includes
areas such as multi-use land management, environmental assessment,
PHD, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1975
resource inventory, natural resource planning, law, policy analysis and
Voelker, Gary A, Professor land remediation.
An emphasis may be selected in policy or management. The RENR
PHD, University of Washington, 1998
degree consists of 120 credit hours: 42 university core, 42-45 common to
Winemiller, Kirk O, Professor both emphasis areas and 24-27 designated by the emphasis area and 9
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences free elective hours.
Yorzinski, Jessica L, Assistant Professor

RENR Areas of Emphasis
The BS in Renewable Natural Resources includes two emphasis areas
for students to select. The directed electives available from advisors are
what differentiates the emphases.
Majors Management Emphasis

• Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources (p. 156) Designed for an education in the scientific management of integrated
• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, natural resources. In today’s world, it is important to have college
(p. 205)Aquatic Ecology and Conservation Option (p. 205) graduates prepared to deal with integrated systems, accounting for all of
• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Vertebrate the separate aspects of the system. The management emphasis seeks
Zoology Option (p. 206) to prepare the student to integrate concerns related to land, water, air,
plants and wildlife into the management process. Students select 24
• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Wildlife
credit hours of directed electives from an approved list in consultation
Ecology and Conservation Option (p. 208)
with their advisor. The remaining 9 credit hours are free electives.
Minors Policy Emphasis

• Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Minor (p. 209) Designed for students desiring an education in natural resources policy.
This emphasis incorporates knowledge from all renewable natural
Renewable Natural Resources - BS resources disciplines, which provides a foundation for decision-making
related to the environment. Students will obtain an understanding of
Professional Fields of Study and the behavior of institutions and organizations associated with natural
resource management.
Department Heads
Professionals associated with natural resources need to consider
Ecosystem Science and Management, Kathleen Kavanagh, Head
legislative mandates, community interests, resource evaluation and
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, Gary D. Ellis, Head
competing uses, and conflict management techniques. This emphasis
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, John B. Carey, Interim Head
prepares the student for work in private industry, public and non-profit
General Statement agencies, and graduate school. Students must select 24 hours of
restricted electives from an approved list in consultation with their
Three departments offer degrees in specific areas of natural resources advisor. The remaining nine hours are free electives.
management and conservation. Students may select one of these degree
programs or a broad approach to natural resource education by pursuing Program Requirements
the multi-department degree in Renewable Natural Resources.
Renewable Natural Resources Hours
Renwable Natural Resources Core Courses
Renewable Natural Resources (RENR) is for students desiring a rigorous
education in the study and management of sustainable ecosystems for a ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management 3
wide variety of resource values. The RENR program of study is comprised ESSM 313 Vegetation Sampling Methods and 3
of a core of courses and two emphases. The goal of this core/emphasis Designs in Ecosystems
structure is to provide students with an identity as a renewable natural
205
ESSM 318 Coupled Social and Ecological 3 College, University Requirements

Systems AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural 3
ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems 3 Economics
RENR 405 for Resource Management BIOL 101 Botany 4
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 or BIOL 113 or Essentials in Biology
RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources 3 CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
RENR 410 Ecosystem Management 4 & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
Introduction to Natural Resources Laboratory I
Select one of the following: 1 RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology-- 1
Laboratory
ESSM 102 Introduction to Natural Resources
3
and Ecosystem Management American history electives (p. 25) 6
3
ESSM 201 Exploring Ecosystem Science and Communications electives (p. 22) 6
3
Management Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
4
WFSC 101 Introduction to Wildlife and Government/Political science electives (p. 25) 6
Fisheries Language, philosophy, and cultural elective (p. 23) 3
3
Plant or Animal Taxonomy
Select one of the following: 3-4 Mathematics electives (MATH prefix preferred) 6
ESSM 203 Forest Trees of North America (p. 22)
ESSM 302 Wildland Plants of North America Total Semester Credit Hours 120
WFSC 302 Natural History of the Vertebrates 2
Policy international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a
Select one of the following: 3 core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective
AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural can be used to satisfy this requirement. See academic advisor.
4
Resource Economics Credit by examination may be used to substitute for 3 hours of
ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy POLS 206 or POLS 207.
WFSC 303 Fish and Wildlife Laws and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences - BS,
Administration
Aquatic Ecology and Conservation
ESSM 320 Ecosystem Restoration and 3 Option
Management
Graduates are well equipped for post-baccalaureate study in many
or WFSC 418 or Ecology of the Coastal Zone
life science fields (graduate school programs and human and
Ecological Processes veterinary medicine) or for direct entry into professions such as
Select two of the following: 6-8 wildlife management, fisheries management, environmental impact
ESSM 306 Plant Functional Ecology and assessment, aquaculture, natural history museum education, zoological
Adaptation park collection management, public school teaching and urban wildlife
ESSM 311 Biogeochemistry and Global management. Employers of recent graduates include state and federal
Change resource agencies, scientific foundations, ranches, hunting and fishing
clubs, fish farms, environmental consulting firms, museums and
secondary schools.
WFSC 428 Wetland Ecosystem Management Wildlife ecology, aquatic ecology, and vertebrate zoology curriculum
Seminar options lead to the Bachelor of Science degree. Each student will choose
a course of study from among the options within the department’s
ESSM 481 Senior Seminar 1
curricula after consultation with the academic advisor. The chosen option
or WFSC 481 or Seminar
is enhanced by a common departmental “core” of courses necessary for
Work Experience a sound education in the wildlife and fisheries conservation professions.
1
Students are encouraged to develop an emphasis area within their
ESSM 484 Internship
degree option. To build this emphasis area, students will choose directed
RPTS 484 Internship
electives, from related disciplines, in consultation with their academic
WFSC 484 Internship advisor and faculty members.
2
Free electives 9
206 Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences - BS, Vertebrate Zoology Option
This option (Aquatic Ecology & Conservation Option which is also known WFSC 444 Aquaculture I: Principles and 4
as the Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences Option) is designed Practices
for students interested in the research and management of fish, other WFSC 447 Aquaculture II: Aquatic Animal 4
freshwater and marine organisms, and the ecosystems that sustain Nutrition, Feeding and Disease
them as well as controlled production of organisms in aquatic systems. Management
Careers are available in state and federal resource agencies; fisheries
WFSC 448 Fish Ecophysiology 3
management companies; nongovernmental conservation organizations;
WFSC 449 Professional Aspects of Aquatic 3
environmental consulting firms; and private consultation. In addition
Ecology
careers may be available in supporting areas such as quality control,
supply, marketing, distribution, finance, consultation as well as domestic WFSC 303 Fish and Wildlife Laws and 3
and foreign resource development. This degree option can also prepare Administration
2
students for grad school. This option meets American Fisheries Society Directed electives 6
requirements for certification as an Associate Fisheries Professional. University Core Curriculum
Program Requirements BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4
Code Title Semester Credit COMM 203 Public Speaking 3
Hours ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
1
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Core Courses MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus 3
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 or MATH 142
or Business Calculus
Laboratory I
or MATH 141
Chemistry
Laboratory
CHEM 242 Elementary Organic Chemistry 1 3
Laboratory
3
3
& GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
3
Laboratory Social and behavioral science elective (p. 25) 3
PHYS 201 College Physics 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
1
STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3 Students currently enrolled at Texas A&M who wish to transfer to a
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences major must have achieved a grade of
WFSC 101 Introduction to Wildlife and 1
C or higher in introductory biology and mathematics courses required
Fisheries
in the University Core Curriculum. Enrollment in Wildlife and Fisheries
WFSC 302 Natural History of the Vertebrates 3 Sciences (WFSC) option courses will be restricted to students who
WFSC 304 Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation 3 have achieved a grade of C or higher in prerequisite courses.
2
Select one of the following: 4 Directed electives to be chosen in areas related to fisheries,
BIOL 388 Principles of Animal Physiology aquaculture and related topics.
3
WFSC 335 Natural History of the Invertebrates The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours of
VTPP 423 Biomedical Physiology I international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a
WFSC 316 Field Herpetology
can be used to satisfy this requirement.
Field experience 3
Select one of the following: Students are required to make a C or better in all WFSC and
WFSC 300/ Field Studies RENR 205/RENR 215 courses.
ENTO 300
A total of 120 semester hours will be required for a BS degree.
WFSC 484 Internship
WFSC 485 Directed Studies
WFSC 491 Research
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences - BS,
Aquatic Ecology and Conservation Option Vertebrate Zoology Option
WFSC 311 Ichthyology 3 Graduates are well equipped for post-baccalaureate study in many
WFSC 403 Animal Ecology 3 life science fields (graduate school programs and human and
WFSC 404 Aquatic Ecosystems 3 veterinary medicine) or for direct entry into professions such as
WFSC 410 Principles of Fisheries Management 4 wildlife management, fisheries management, environmental impact
assessment, aquaculture, natural history museum education, zoological
WFSC 425 Marine Fisheries 3
park collection management, public school teaching and urban wildlife
management. Employers of recent graduates include state and federal
207
resource agencies, scientific foundations, ranches, hunting and fishing STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3
clubs, fish farms, environmental consulting firms, museums and WFSC 101 Introduction to Wildlife and 1
secondary schools. Fisheries
Wildlife ecology, aquatic ecology, and vertebrate zoology curriculum WFSC 302 Natural History of the Vertebrates 3
options lead to the Bachelor of Science degree. Each student will choose WFSC 304 Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation 3
a course of study from among the options within the department’s Choose one physiology course 4
curricula after consultation with the academic advisor. The chosen option WFSC 335 Natural History of the Invertebrates
VTPP 423 Biomedical Physiology I
a sound education in the wildlife and fisheries conservation professions.
BIOL 388 Principles of Animal Physiology
Students are encouraged to develop an emphasis area within their Field experience 3
degree option. To build this emphasis area, students will choose directed Select one of the following:
electives, from related disciplines, in consultation with their academic
WFSC 300/ Field Studies
advisor and faculty members.
ENTO 300
Vertebrate Zoology Option WFSC 484 Internship

WFSC 485 Directed Studies
This emphasis provides the rigorous training needed for careers in the
WFSC 491 Research
various aspects of natural resources related to the fields of ichthyology,
herpetology, mammalogy and ornithology, including behavior, ecology, Vertabrate Zoology Option
evolution, genetics, molecular biology, physiology and systematics. It is BICH 303 Elements of Biological Chemistry 3
a flexible program which permits the inclusion of courses specifically or BICH 410 or Comprehensive Biochemistry I
required by schools graduate programs as well as schools of dentistry, CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4
law, medicine and veterinary medicine. & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
Laboratory II
For students interested in biological diversity and the ecological
processes and population interactions that sustain it, courses in this CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 4
option are designed to provide a strong foundation in basic and applied & CHEM 238 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory
organismal biology that will prepare students for graduate studies as PHYS 202 College Physics 4
well as careers within governmental and nongovernmental agencies and Biodiversity electives 6
environmental firms dealing with biological conservation. Select two of the following:
Students who are interested in mathematical and statistical approaches WFSC 311 Ichthyology
to conservation of endangered species, management of exploited WFSC 315 Herpetology
populations, and their habitats will be equipped in basic ecological data WFSC 401 General Mammalogy
analysis and modeling. The demand for professionals who can integrate WFSC 402 General Ornithology
quantitative methods and ecological concepts is rapidly increasing
ENTO 313 Biology of Insects
among government agencies, academia, and the private sector. Possible 2
careers include entry-level assistant positions in fisheries management,
wildlife management, environmental consulting, and research at University Core Curriculum
conservation agencies, hospitals, and universities. This is also suitable BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
for students who plan to obtain a post baccalaureate degree (M.S. or BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4
PhD) in ecology and related fields later in order to pursue higher level COMM 203 Public Speaking 3
positions.
Program Requirements MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus 3

or MATH 142
or Business Calculus
Hours
1 or MATH 141
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Core Courses
Laboratory
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry 3
Laboratory I
3
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
3
3
Social and behavioral science elective (p. 25) 3
& GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics Total Semester Credit Hours 120
Laboratory
208 Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences - BS, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Option
Wildlife Ecology Emphasis

1
Students currently enrolled at Texas A&M who wish to transfer to a
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences major must have achieved a grade of The wildlife ecology emphasis is for students interested in research and
C or higher in introductory biology and mathematics courses required management of terrestrial animals and ecosystems, including game, non-
in the University Core Curriculum. Enrollment in Wildlife and Fisheries game, and endangered species. The ability to be certified is becoming
Sciences (WFSC) option courses will be restricted to students who increasingly important for employment. Courses taken can go toward
have achieved a grade of C or higher in prerequisite courses. course certification requirements of The Wildlife Society.
2
Directed electives to be chosen to meet prerequisite requirements for
admission to professional schools. Wildlife and Fisheries Management Emphasis
3
The Graduation requirements include a requirement for 6 hours of This emphasis is for students interested in understanding and
international and cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a management of both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Courses taken
Core category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective can go toward course certification requirements of both the American
can be used to satisfy this requirement. Fisheries Society and The Wildlife Society. The ability to be certified is
becoming increasingly important for employment.
Students are required to make a C or better in all WFSC and
RENR 205/RENR 215 courses. Conservation Biology Emphasis
This emphasis is for students interested in conservation of the earth’s
biodiversity. This emphasis allows the student to focus on various
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences - BS, ecological environments and socio-economic aspects including urban
and/or wetland conservation.
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Program Requirements

Option Code Title Semester Credit
Graduates are well equipped for post-baccalaureate study in many Hours
1
life science fields (graduate school programs and human and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Core Courses
veterinary medicine) or for direct entry into professions such as CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
wildlife management, fisheries management, environmental impact & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
assessment, aquaculture, natural history museum education, zoological Laboratory I
park collection management, public school teaching and urban wildlife CHEM 222 Elements of Organic and Biological 3
management. Employers of recent graduates include state and federal Chemistry
resource agencies, scientific foundations, ranches, hunting and fishing
CHEM 242 Elementary Organic Chemistry 1
clubs, fish farms, environmental consulting firms, museums and
Laboratory
secondary schools.
Wildlife ecology, aquatic ecology, and vertebrate zoology curriculum GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics 4
options lead to the Bachelor of Science degree. Each student will choose & GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics
a course of study from among the options within the department’s Laboratory
curricula after consultation with the academic advisor. The chosen option PHYS 201 College Physics 4
a sound education in the wildlife and fisheries conservation professions.
Students are encouraged to develop an emphasis area within their WFSC 101 Introduction to Wildlife and 1
degree option. To build this emphasis area, students will choose directed Fisheries
electives, from related disciplines, in consultation with their academic WFSC 302 Natural History of the Vertebrates 3
advisor and faculty members.
WFSC 304 Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation 3
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Option Physiology

4
This option is designed for students interested in the research,

WFSC 335 Natural History of the Invertebrates
management and conservation of wildlife and its ecosystems. This
option provides considerable flexibility when designing a degree program BIOL 388 Principles of Animal Physiology
and allows students to focus on both terrestrial and aquatic conservation VTPP 423 Biomedical Physiology I
management. Job opportunities are available with state and federal Field experience 3
agencies; private land management individuals and companies; state, Select one of the following:
national and international organizations; zoos and wildlife centers;
WFSC 300/ Field Studies
environmental consulting firms; and as private consultants. In addition,
ENTO 300
this degree program can prepare students for further graduate school
studies in the wildlife and/or fisheries area. Emphasis areas in this option WFSC 484 Internship
include: WFSC 485 Directed Studies
WFSC 491 Research
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Option
Biodiversity electives 6
209
Select two of the following:

ENTO 313 Biology of Insects
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences -
WFSC 315 Herpetology Minor
WFSC 401 General Mammalogy The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences offers an 18-hour
WFSC 402 General Ornithology minor in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences as a supplement to other
Earth science elective 4 related majors. The minor includes three required courses as well as
Select one of the following: three additional courses that students can choose from which include
courses centered on wildlife management, fisheries management, habitat
management, and differences among the different types of wildlife.
Students will get an exposure to both terrestrial and aquatic wildlife
OCNG 251 Oceanography and habitats. BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 as well as RENR 205 are required
& OCNG 252and Oceanography Laboratory prerequisites for several of these courses.
Policy elective 3
Select one of the following: Program Requirements
WFSC 303 Fish and Wildlife Laws and Code Title Semester Credit
Administration Hours
RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment WFSC 302 Natural History of the Vertebrates 3
RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources WFSC 304 Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation 3
ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy WFSC 403 Animal Ecology 3
2
Directed electives 26 Select one of the following: 3
University Core Curriculum WFSC 311 Ichthyology
1
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4 WFSC 401 General Mammalogy

BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4 WFSC 402 General Ornithology
COMM 203 Public Speaking 3 Select one of the following: 3
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 WFSC 405 Urban Wildlife and Fisheries
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus 3 WFSC 406 Wildlife Habitat Management
or MATH 142
or Business Calculus WFSC 410 Principles of Fisheries Management
1
or MATH 141
or Finite Mathematics Select one of the following 3
1
RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology-- 1 WFSC 404 Aquatic Ecosystems
Laboratory WFSC 408 Techniques of Wildlife Management
3
American history electives (p. 25) 6 WFSC 425 Marine Fisheries
1
3
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 WFSC 444 Aquaculture I: Principles and
1
Government/Political science electives (p. 25) 6 Practices
3
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 WFSC 447 Aquaculture II: Aquatic Animal
3
Social and behavioral science elective (p. 25) 3 Nutrition, Feeding and Disease
1
Management
1
WFSC 448 Fish Ecophysiology
1
Students currently enrolled at Texas A&M who wish to transfer to a Total Semester Credit Hours 18
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences major must have achieved a grade of
1
C or higher in introductory biology and mathematics courses required Aquatic course
in the University Core Curriculum. Enrollment in Wildlife and Fisheries
Sciences (WFSC) option courses will be restricted to students who Students must choose at least one terrestrial and one aquatic course.
have achieved a grade of C or higher in prerequisite courses.
2
Directed electives to be chosen in areas related to wildlife
management, conservation or animal behavior.
3
can be used to satisfy this requirement.
Students are required to make a C or better in all WFSC and

RENR 205/RENR 215 courses.

210 College of Architecture
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE or Visualization (p. 231) (VISL). All students must comply with the
guidelines in terms of coursework and process to be considered for upper
level. Until students are accepted into upper level they are prohibited
Administrative Officers from taking 300 and 400 level courses in their major.
Dean - Jorge A. Vanegas, Ph.D. Admission will be effective upon successful completion of in-progress
courses. If all requirements are not met prior to the start of the following
Executive Associate Dean - Dawn Jourdan, Ph.D.
semester, admission will not be granted and registration in all upper level
Associate Dean for Outreach and Diversity - Cecilia Guisti, Ph.D. coursework in the College of Architecture will be cancelled. Admission is
not guaranteed. If there are more qualified applicants than there is space
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Leslie H. Feigenbaum, M.S. available, preference will be given to students based on their academic
achievement.
Associate Dean for International Programs - Elton Abbott, D.E.D.
Transfer Students
General Statement Transfer students, who meet the University entrance requirements and
The College of Architecture offers undergraduate and graduate who desire to enter a major field of study in the College of Architecture,
professional programs to prepare individuals to enter the professions will be admitted based on available space and current College of
of architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, Architecture entrance criteria. Following admission, all transfer students
urban and regional planning and visualization. The planning, design and are placed on a 2.5 GPR probation for a minimum of 12 credit hours
construction of the world’s buildings, cities and landscapes involve a to substantiate competency in required lower-level courses. Transfer
variety of professional skills. The faculty of architects, urban planners, students will be admitted into the college with a lower-level classification
landscape architects, engineers, computer scientists, constructors, and may apply for upper-level status after at least one semester at Texas
lawyers, historians and artists, in collaboration with educators in the A&M University.
language, philosophy and culture and natural and social sciences, help
Transfer students accepted into the Bachelor of Environmental
students develop an understanding of the physical, social, economic and
Design degree program must submit a portfolio to the Department
political forces that shape our environment.
of Architecture to receive credit for drawing and design studio
Undergraduate degree programs are offered in landscape architecture, classes taken at another university or college, unless the course is
construction science, environmental design architectural studies, listed as an equivalent under the Texas common course numbering
visualization and urban and regional planning. Minors in art and system. The review of the portfolio will ensure appropriate studio
architectural history; global art, design and construction; architectural placement. Additional information may be found on the Department of
fabrication and product design; and sustainable architecture and Architecture (http://dept.arch.tamu.edu/undergraduate/prospective-
planning are offered through the Department of Architecture. A minor students) website.
in urban and regional planning is offered through the Department
of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. Minors in facility Change of Major
management; and leadership in the design and construction professions Students currently enrolled in another major at Texas A&M University
are offered through the Department of Construction Science. Minors with fewer than 60 hours who desire to change their major field of study
in art; and game design and development are offered through the into the College of Architecture must fill out a Change of Curriculum
Department of Visualization. Master’s degree programs are offered in application. Deadlines for applications are as follows:
architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, land and property
development, construction management, fine arts and visualization. • March 1 for summer admittance (for Construction Science,
Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered in architecture and urban and Environmental Design Architectural Studies, Landscape Architecture,
regional sciences. Urban and Regional Planning, Visualization and University Studies
students)
Personal Computers • June 15 for fall admittance (for Construction Science, Environmental
Design Architectural Studies, Urban and Regional Planning,
Because of the important role of computing in the disciplines housed
Visualization and University Studies students)
within the College of Architecture, all entering students are required
• October 1 for spring admittance (for Construction Science, Urban and
to possess a portable, network-ready personal computer capable of
Regional Planning, Visualization and University Studies students)
running software appropriate to their academic program. Financial aid
is available to assist students in their computer purchases. No student Students will be notified of action on their applications within 30 days
will be denied admission to Texas A&M University based on an inability to of the deadline date. The college will admit the best-qualified applicants
purchase a computer. Additional information is available on the College based on the number of spaces available in their program of choice.
of Architecture (http://www.arch.tamu.edu) website or the Department
of Visualization (http://viz.arch.tamu.edu) website for Visualization
students.
Semester Away
The College of Architecture requires all upper-level undergraduate
Enrollment Management Policy students to spend one semester studying abroad or at another university,
or in a professional internship. Specific information on these programs
Students that are admitted into the College of Architecture enter with is available through each department or the Texas A&M Study Abroad
a lower level classification in Construction Science (p. 218) (COSL), Office.
Environmental Design Architectural Studies (p. 212) (EDAL), Landscape
Architecture (p. 222) (LANL), Urban and Regional Planning (p. 222)
211
Academic Policies • Leadership in the Design and Construction Professions (p. 221)
For Construction Science, Environmental Design Architectural

Studies, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Visualization
Department of Landscape Architecture
Majors: Students must make a grade of C or better in every College of and Urban Planning
Architecture course (ARCH, ARTS, CARC, COSC, ENDS, LAND, LDEV, • Urban and Regional Planning Minor (p. 230)
URPN, VIST) used to satisfy degree requirements. Students must
also make a grade of C or better in any course used as an equivalent
substitution for College of Architecture courses that satisfy degree
Department of Visualization
requirements. All majors within the college require student to maintain a • Art Minor, New Media Emphasis or Traditional Media Emphasis
2.0 or better GPR; the College does not offer academic probation. (p. 233)
• Game Design and Development Minor (p. 234)
Majors
Certificates
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Global Arts, Planning, College of Architecture
Design and Construction Concentration (p. 230) • Diversity Program Certificate (p. 212)
Department of Architecture Masters

• Bachelor of Environmental Design in Environmental Design
Architectural Studies (p. 215)
• Master of Architecture in Architecture (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Department of Construction Science graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/architecture/

architecture/march)
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Science (p. 220)
• Master of Science in Architecture (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/

colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/architecture/architecture/ms)
and Urban Planning Department of Construction Science

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Master of Land and Property • Master of Science in Construction Management (http://
Development, 6-Year Degree Program (p. 225) catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Master of Urban Planning, 6- architecture/construction-science/ms)
Year Degree Program (p. 226)
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture in Landscape Architecture Department of Landscape Architecture
(p. 224) and Urban Planning
• Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (p. 227)
• Master of Land and Property Development in Land and Property
• Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning and Master of Development (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
Land and Property Development, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 228) interdisciplinary/architecture/landscape-architecture-urban-planning/
• Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning and Master of land-property-development-masters)
Urban Planning, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 229) • Master of Landscape Architecture in Landscape Architecture (http://
Department of Visualization architecture/landscape-architecture-urban-planning/mla)
• Bachelor of Science in Visualization (p. 233) • Master of Urban Planning in Urban and Regional Planning (http://
Minors architecture/landscape-architecture-urban-planning/ms-urban-
planning)
• Global Culture and Society Minor (p. 212) Department of Visualization
• Master of Fine Arts in Visualization (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Department of Architecture graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/architecture/
visualization/mfa)
• Architectural Fabrication and Product Design Minor (p. 216)
• Master of Science in Visualization (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
• Architectural Heritage Conservation Minor (p. 216)
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/architecture/
• Art and Architectural History Minor (p. 216)
visualization/ms)
• Global Art, Design and Construction Minor (p. 217)
• Sustainable Architecture and Planning Minor (p. 217)
Department of Construction Science

• Facility Management Minor (p. 221)
212 Global Culture and Society - Minor
Doctoral a. Orientation
b. Co-curricular component
Department of Architecture c. Service learning component
• Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ d. Capstone retreat
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/architecture/ Prescribed electives 12
architecture/phd)

and Urban Planning
The undergraduate curriculum in Environmental Design Architectural
• Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Science (http://
Studies at Texas A&M University is offered through the Department of
Architecture. The four-year Bachelor of Environmental Design (BED)
architecture/landscape-architecture-urban-planning/urban-regional-
degree prepares students for challenging careers in industries supporting
science-phd)
the built environments. The program produces graduates who are
Global Culture and Society - Minor prepared to influence society with informed and visionary designs—
designs that ensure sustainability by responding to cultural, social,
The Global Culture and Society minor will combine a study abroad economic and ecological factors.
experience at a single Texas A&M University-affiliated facility aborad with
Students interested in professional registration as an architect
the completion of an interdisciplinary undergraduate minor on a theme
must complete a National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB)
appropriate for the center that can be completed in one semester.
accredited Master of Architecture program in addition to the four-year
undergraduate Bachelor of Environmental Design degree.
Code Title Semester Credit Enrollment in Environmental Design
Portfolio
1
Hours
1
Architectural Studies Upper Level
Select one of the following: 3 Program
ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture 1. Students must have satisfactorily completed at least 54 hours of
History II coursework with a minimum GPR of 2.5 for those courses completed
at Texas A&M University.
ANTH 210 Social and Cultural Anthropology
2. Students must satisfactorily complete the following courses as part
GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village
of the 54 hours of coursework with a minimum of a 2.5 GPR to apply
for upper level.
ARTS 350 The Arts and Civilization Code Title Semester Credit
CARC 311 Field Studies in Design Hours
Communication ARCH 205 Architecture Design I 4
CARC 331 Field Studies in Design Philosophy ARCH 206 Architecture Design II 5
HIST 362 History of Science or ARCH 207
or Architecture Design II
2
Other Courses appoved by student's college ARCH 212 Social and Behavioral Factors in 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 16 Design
Students must make a grade of C or better. History I
1
Portfolio in global culture and society. May be completed either ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture 3
during the long semester abroad or upon return to College Station. History II
2
Must be taken in a single fall or spring semester at a TAMU-affiliated ARCH 281 Seminar in Contemporary 1
facility such as Santa Chiara or Soltis Center. Architecture
CARC 481 Seminar 1
Diversity - Certificate ENDS 105 Design Foundations I 4

ENDS 108 Design and Visual 5
The Diversity Certificate Program enables students to create, synthesize Communication Foundations II
and integrate academic coursework, co-curricular experience, and service
ENDS 115 Design Communication 3
learning engagement to demonstrate their preparedness for participation
Foundations
in the modern global economy and community.
Program Requirements Select one of the following: 6
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics
Code Title Semester Credit & MATH 142
and Business Calculus
Hours
CARC 485 Directed Studies 1
213
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I Additional information may be found on the Department of Architecture

& MATH 152
and Engineering Mathematics II website.
Faculty
Abbott, Elton D, Associate Professor of the Practice
3. Students must apply to the upper level through the department. The Architecture
application is to be submitted by the following date. PHD, Texas A&M University, 1983
• March 1 for Summer and Fall admission
Aitani, Koichiro, Associate Professor
4. Students applying for upper level must submit a portfolio that Architecture
provides documentation of the applicant’s design representation MARC, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1997
and creative problem solving ability. Portfolios will be reviewed as
evidence supporting design ability. Guidelines are outlined on the Ali, Ahmed K, Associate Professor
application form and in the Student Services office. Students will be Architecture
admitted according to available space. PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2012
Preparation for Professional Studies in Architecture Babe, John C, Associate Professor of the Practice
Architecture
Although the four-year BED degree at Texas A&M University is a pre-
BAR, University of Toronto, 1989
professional degree and is not accredited by the National Architectural
Accrediting Board (NAAB), those who have completed this pre- Baltazar, Juan Carlos, Associate Professor
professional degree can apply to an accredited Master of Architecture Architecture
program, which is offered at Texas A&M University. PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006
In the United States, most state architectural registration boards require, Beltran, Liliana O, Associate Professor
as the prerequisites for licensure, a degree from a National Architectural Architecture
Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited professional degree program, the PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1997
fulfillment of the National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s
(NCARB) Internship Development Program (IDP), and the successful Billingsley, Andrew J, Assistant Lecturer
completion of NCARB’s Architectural Licensing Examination (ARE). The Architecture
NAAB, which is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional BS, California State University, Chico, 2011
degree programs in architecture, recognizes three types of degrees: the
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), the Master of Architecture (MArch), and Borges Gonzalez, Alejandro, Associate Professor of the Practice
the Doctor of Architecture (DArch). Students should consult the Texas Architecture
A&M Master of Architecture, NAAB and NCARB websites for additional MARC, Cornell University, 1994
information.
Borhani Haghighi, Alireza, Lecturer
Architecture
Transfer and Change of Major Students MARC, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2012
Transfer and change of major students (students currently enrolled
in another major at Texas A&M University) who are admitted to the Caffey, Stephen M, Instructional Assistant Professor
Department of Architecture are classified as lower level (EDAL). Transfer Architecture
students who meet all the criteria for admittance to upper-level studies PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2008
may immediately apply for admittance to upper level.
Campagnol Abuabara, Gabriela, Lecturer
Transfer students who have completed at least 24 graded transferable Architecture
hours, and change of major students who have completed at least 12 PHD, University of Sao Paulo - USP, 2008
graded transferable hours are encouraged to participate in a 10-week
summer module offered by the Department of Architecture. The summer Clayton, Mark J, Professor
module is designed to provide an intensive first-year design studio Architecture
sequence along with support coursework that will enable change of PHD, Stanford University, 1998
major and transfer students to qualify for sophomore design studios
Culp, Charles H, Professor
the following semester. This summer module can enable Transfer and
Architecture
Change of Major students to complete the four-year degree in a more
efficient and timely manner.
Deyong, Sarah J, Associate Professor
Transfer students accepted into the Bachelor of Environmental
Architecture
Design degree program must submit a portfolio to the Department of
PHD, Princeton University, 2008
Architecture to receive credit for drawing and design studio classes
taken at another university or college, unless the course is listed as Erminy Castillo, Marcel, Associate Professor of the Practice
an equivalent under the Texas common course numbering system. Architecture
The review of the portfolio will ensure appropriate studio placement. PHD, Central University of Venezuela, 1987
214 Department of Architecture
Esquivel, Jose G, Associate Professor Lu, Zhipeng, Senior Lecturer

Architecture Architecture
MA, The Ohio State University, 1998 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009
Geva, Anat M, Professor Maffei, Gerald L, Visiting Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1995 MARC, University of California, Berkeley, 1969
Gibbs, Brian C, Visiting Lecturer Mann, George J, Professor

MARC, Texas A&M University, 2006 MS, Columbia University, 1962
Glowacki, Kevin T, Associate Professor Miranda, Valerian, Associate Professor

PHD, Bryn Mawr College, 1991 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1988
Haberl, Jeff, Professor Nichols, Anne B, Associate Professor of the Practice

PHD, University of Colorado, 1986 PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2000
Haliburton, James T, Lecturer Obrien, Michael J, Professor

MARC, Texas A&M University, 2014 MARC, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982
Hamilton, Daniel K, Professor Pentecost, Aubrey R, Professor of the Practice

MS, Pepperdine University, 2003 DPH, The University of Texas School of Public Health, 1982
He, Weiling, Associate Professor Rodiek, Susan D, Associate Professor

PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005 PHD, Cardiff University, 2004
Hill, Rodney C, Professor Rogers, Julia S, Senior Lecturer

MA, University of California, Berkeley, 1969 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996
Holliday, Ray W, Assistant Professor of the Practice Tabb, Phillip J, Professor

MLA, Texas A&M University, 2000 PHD, Architectural Association Graduate School of Architecture, 1990
MARC, Texas A&M University, 1992
Vanegas, Jorge A, Professor
Holliday, Shelley D, Associate Professor of the Practice Architecture
Architecture PHD, Stanford University, 1988
MEN, Texas A&M University, 2001
Warden, Robert R, Professor
Hunter, Christopher S, Assistant Lecturer Architecture
Architecture MA, University of New Mexico, 1994
MS, Texas A&M University, 2015 MARC, Texas A&M University, 1986
Jain, Priya, Assistant Professor Wells, Ward V, Professor

MARC, University of Arizona, 2007 PHD, University of Oklahoma, 1976
Kalantar Mehrjardi, Negar, Assistant Professor Yan, Wei, Professor

PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2016 MA, University of California, Berkeley, 2004
Kim, Jong Bum, Assistant Lecturer Zhu, Xuemei, Associate Professor

Klein, Nancy L, Associate Professor Majors

Architecture
PHD, Bryn Mawr College, 1991 • Bachelor of Environmental Design in Environmental Design
Architectural Studies (p. 215)
215
Minors Select one of the following:

Option 1:
• Architectural Fabrication and Product Design Minor (p. 216)
CARC 301 Field Studies in Design Innovation
• Architectural Heritage Conservation Minor (p. 216) 1
Study Away elective
• Art and Architectural History Minor (p. 216) 1
Study Away elective
• Global Art, Design and Construction Minor (p. 217)
Option 2:
• Sustainable Architecture and Planning Minor (p. 217)
ARCH 494 Internship
Environmental Design Architectural

1
Study Away elective
ARCH 281 Seminar in Contemporary 1
Studies - BED Architecture
2
The degree in Environmental Design Architectural Studies requires study 3
in the arts, humanities and sciences. The curriculum fosters creativity General elective 3
and problem-solving skills while providing a solid foundation in design, University Core Curriculum
theory, architectural history, building and technology. Coursework ARCH 212 Social and Behavioral Factors in 3
encourages multidisciplinary and comparative perspectives that Design
allow opportunities for communication and team-oriented methods ARCH 213 Sustainable Architecture 3
of production. Global perspectives are encouraged by a mandatory
semester-long study away experience that includes study abroad or
History II
internship opportunities.
Students develop skills and acquire knowledge through a studio-based Communication (p. 22) 3
experience with a variety of proposed or actual design-related projects. MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
The studio projects place a shared emphasis on the technical and
or MATH 152
or Engineering Mathematics II
expressive content of design work; the processes by which student’s
research, synthesize and document their design ideas; and the creation
of tangible products that achieve a high quality of graphic and physical or MATH 151
or Engineering Mathematics I
craft. PHYS 201 College Physics 4
4
Program Requirements American history (p. 25)
5
6
Code Title Semester Credit POLS 206 American National Government 3
Hours POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
Environmental Design Architectural Studies Total Semester Credit Hours 120
Curriculum
1
ARCH 205 Architecture Design I 4 Study Away electives will be selected with approval of the Assistant
ARCH 206 Architecture Design II 5 Dean for International Programs & Initiatives.
2
or ARCH 207 or Architecture Design II Directed Electives are to be selected from an approved list; see the
Department of Architecture Undergraduate Advisor (in Langford
ARCA 219).
History I 3
Select from any 100-499 course not used elsewhere (except MATH
ARCH 305 Architectural Design III 5
100-MATH 103 (p. 885) and MATH 150).
ARCH 330 The Making of Architecture 3 4
Except PHYS 201.
ARCH 331 Architectural Structures 3 5
Courses pertaining to solely Texas history may not comprise more
ARCH 335 Architectural Systems 3
than 3 hours of the American History core curriculum requirement.
ARCH 350 History and Theory of Modern and 3
Contemporary Architecture All proposals for undergraduate independent study must be signed by the
ARCH 405 Architectural Design IV 5 supervising faculty and submitted to the department for approval; forms
ARCH 406 Architecture Design V 5 are available from the Department of Architecture Undergraduate Advisor
(in Langford ARCA 219) and on the department website.
ARCH 431 Integrated Structures 2
ARCH 435 Integrated Systems 2 A grade of C or better must be made in all College of Architecture courses
ENDS 105 Design Foundations I 4 (ARCH, ARTS, COSC, CARC, ENDS, LAND, LDEV, URPN, and VIST).
ENDS 108 Design and Visual Communication 5 Students must also make a grade of C or better in any course used as
Foundations II an equivalent substitution for College of Architecture courses satisfying
degree requirements.
ENDS 115 Design Communication 3
Foundations
CARC 481 Seminar 1
Study Away 12
216 Architectural Fabrication and Product Design - Minor
Architectural Fabrication and Product ANTH 402 Archaeological Artifact

Conservation
Design - Minor ANTH 421 Museums and Their Functions
ARCH 260 Comparative Theory in the Built and
The minor in Architectural Fabrication and Product Design can serve as
Virtual Environments
a complement to several major fields of study and is open to all Texas
A&M University undergraduates. The structure of the minor encourages ARCH 345 History of Building Technology
students to gain a broad understanding of the terminology, history, ARCH 347 Recording Historic Buildings
prototyping and professional practices in Architectural Fabrication and RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources
Product Design. The minor includes six (6) credit hours of foundation RENR 405/ Geographic Information Systems
coursework and nine (9) credit hours of design, theory and practice ESSM 351 for Resource Management
coursework.
Interpretation
URPN 201 The Evolving City
Code Title Semester Credit URPN 460 Sustainable Communities
Hours
ENDS 101 Design Process 3
1
ARCH 216 Computational Methods in 3 Eligible undergraduate students meeting prerequisite requirements
Architecture may enroll in the ARCH 648.
ARCH 353 History of Product Design 3
1 Students must complete a minimum of 6 hours in residence at the
ARCH 381 Design Seminar 1
300-400 level.
ARCH 317 Digital Fabrication for Architecture 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 Students applying for a minor in Architectural Heritage Conservation
must have a 2.0 or better overall GPR. Some colleges and departments
1 outside the College of Architecture may permit their students to minor.
This is a 1 credit hour course that must be taken three times for a
total of 3 credits.
Students must obtain a C or better in each course listed above (or in any
Must make a grade of 'C' or better in all courses. transfer course used as an equivalent).
Architectural Heritage Conservation - Art and Architecture History - Minor

Minor The Minor in Art and Architecture History provides undergraduate
students with an interdisciplinary, global, and multicultural approach
Overview to understanding visual arts and the built environment. The curriculum
emphasizes an awareness of diverse global cultures and historical
The College of Architecture offers an Architectural Heritage Conservation traditions, an appreciation of context, visual understanding, and critical
Minor. thinking. The Minor in Art and Architectural History can serve as a
complement to several major fields of study and is open to all Texas
Program Requirements A&M undergraduates. The structure of the minor encourages students to
gain a broad chronological understanding of art and architectural history
before advancing to specialized areas of interest. Coursework includes
Hours
six credit hours at the introductory level (100- and 200-level courses) and
Foundation nine credit hours in specialized subjects at an advanced level (300- and
ARCH 246 Foundations of Historic 3 400-level courses) for a total of 15 credit hours.
Preservation
ARCH 346 Architecture, Heritage and Culture 3 The application form can be found on the Department of Architecture's
website. Per university guidelines, the student’s home college/
Architectural History
department is responsible for advising students pursuing the Minor in Art
Select one of the following: 3 and Architecture History.
ARCH 350 History and Theory of Modern and
Contemporary Architecture Program Requirements
ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture
ARCH 434 The Role of Sculpture and Painting
Hours
in Ancient Architecture
ARTS 149 Art History Survey I 3
ARCH 438 History and Design of Sacred
or ARCH 249 or Survey of World Architecture
Architecture
1 History I
Electives
ARTS 150 Art History Survey II 3
or ARCH 250 or Survey of World Architecture
ANTH 202 Introduction to Archaeology
History II
ANTH 313 Historical Archaeology
217
1,2,3
Select nine hours from the following: 9 ARCH 249 Survey of World Architecture
ANTH 353/ Archaeology of Ancient Greece History I
CLAS 353 ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture
ANTH 354/ Archaeology of Ancient Italy History II
CLAS 354 ARCH 345 History of Building Technology
ARCH 345 History of Building Technology ARCH 350 History and Theory of Modern and
ARCH 350 History and Theory of Modern and Contemporary Architecture
Contemporary Architecture ARTS 149 Art History Survey I
ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture ARTS 150 Art History Survey II
ARCH 434 The Role of Sculpture and Painting LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture
in Ancient Architecture Select six hours from the following: 6
ARCH 437 Great Medieval Cathedrals ARCH 345 History of Building Technology
ARCH 438 History and Design of Sacred ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture
Architecture ARCH 434 The Role of Sculpture and Painting
ARCH 441 Baroque and Rococo Architecture in Ancient Architecture
ARCH 443 Aegean Art and Architecture ARCH 437 Great Medieval Cathedrals
ARCH 489 Special Topics in... ARCH 441 Baroque and Rococo Architecture
& ARTS 489 and Special Topics in... (Art and
ARTS 329 Texas Art History
Architectural History)
ARTS 335 The Art and Architecture of Rome
ARTS 350 The Arts and Civilization
ARTS 445 Byzantine Art and Architecture
CLAS 353/ Archaeology of Ancient Greece
LAND 241 History and Development of
ANTH 353
Landscape Architecture in North
CLAS 354/ Archaeology of Ancient Italy America
ANTH 354
URPN 460 Sustainable Communities
International Component
1
Coordination with Bachelor of Environmental Design (BED) Degree Select six hours from the following: 6
1
Plan - For students pursuing the BED degree, upper level coursework ARCH 484 Summer Internship
1
for the minor may be applied to general or free electives, but may not ARCH 494 Internship
be applied to directed electives or any other requirements for BED ARTS 212 Life Drawing
2
degree plan. 2
2
ARTS 305 Painting I
Coordination with University Studies Architecture (USAR) Degree 2
ARTS 308 Sculpture
Plan - Students pursuing the University Studies Architecture degree 2
ARTS 311 Black and White Photography
cannot use a course in the concentration area for the Art and
2
Architectural History Minor or the second minor, and no courses ARTS 312 Advanced Photography
2
taken within the AAH Minor can count toward the concentration ARTS 350 The Arts and Civilization
or the second minor. Courses that count toward University Core 2
Curriculum can count for both the AAH minor and that specific core CARC 311 Field Studies in Design
requirement. Communication
2
3
Students must complete a minimum of 6 hours in residence at the CARC 331 Field Studies in Design Philosophy
2
300-400 level. 1
COSC 484 Internship - 10 Week
Global Art Design and Construction -

1
COSC 494 Internship
Minor 1
Must be taken as international internship.
The Minor in Global Art, Design and Construction is designed for students 2
Must be taken as international studio.
in the College of Architecture and other colleges to officially record they
have taken courses in an international environment. Students must make a grade of C or better.
Program Requirements Sustainable Architecture and

Hours
Planning - Minor
Select six hours from the following: 6 The Minor in Sustainable Architecture and Planning (SARP) provides
undergraduate students with a multidisciplinary approach to
understanding sustainability of the built environment. The curriculum
218 Department of Construction Science
emphasizes an awareness of responsible practices at a variety of scales The primary mission of the Department of Construction Science is to
impacting the built environment: buildings, communities, architectural prepare students for successful careers and future leadership roles
systems, global resource management, and social equity. Students will in construction and construction-related industries. The program
become aware of responsible architectural design and develop critical integrates principles of architecture, technology, engineering, business
thinking skills to address the multifaceted issues facing the profession and project management preparing students to effectively manage the
today. total construction process. Courses taught by the Department include
construction materials and methods, fundamental design courses in
The Minor in Sustainable Architecture and Planning can serve as a soils and foundations, mechanical and electrical systems and structures,
complement to several major fields of study and is open to all Texas A&M project control systems and management, construction law, labor and
undergraduates. The structure of the minor encourages students to gain contracts, and industry emphasis courses. In addition, related courses
a broad understanding before advancing to specialized areas of interest. from other colleges are included to ensure a broad base of knowledge in
Coursework includes six credit hours at the introductory level (100- and business, engineering and construction fundamentals.
200-level courses) and nine credit hours in specialized subjects, three of
which must be at an advanced level (300- and 400-level courses) for a
minimum total of 15 credit hours. Per University guidelines, the student’s
Enrollment in Construction Science
home college/department is responsible for advising students pursuing Program
the Minor in Sustainable Architecture and Planning. 1. Students must have satisfactorily completed at least 54 hours of
coursework with a minimum GPR of 2.5 for those courses completed
Program Requirements at Texas A&M University.
Code Title Semester Credit 2. Students must satisfactorily complete the following courses as part
Hours of the 54 hours of coursework with a minimum of a 2.5 GPR to be
considered to upper level:
ARCH 213 Sustainable Architecture 3
URPN 460 Sustainable Communities 3
1,2,3 Hours
Select three courses from the following: 9
Construction Science
ARCH 246 Foundations of Historic
Preservation
ARCH 421 Energy and Sustainable Laboratory I
Architecture
or GEOL 101
or Principles of Geology
ENGR 101 Energy: Resources, Utilization and
or ENGR 101
or Energy: Resources, Utilization
Importance to Society
and Importance to Society
COSC 175 Construction Graphics 3
GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography Communication
GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment COSC 253 Construction Materials and 3
PHIL 205 Technology and Human Values Methods I
URPN 202 Building Better Cities COSC 254 Construction Materials and 3
URPN 361 Urban Issues Methods II
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 COSC 275 Estimating I 3
1
At least three of the nine hours must be at the 300-400 level. Six of ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
the nine hours may be in coursework taken outside of the College of
or COMM 203
or Public Speaking
Architecture.
2 MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
BED majors may not use directed electives to satisfy both the minor
and graduation requirements. USAR majors may not use coursework MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
to satisfy both the minor and the concentration area. PHYS 201 College Physics 4
3
Students must complete a minimum of 6 hours in residence at the Total Semester Credit Hours 32
300-400 level.
3. Students must apply for upper level through the department. The
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. application is to be submitted the semester or summer session in
which all of the above criteria are met.
Department of Construction Science • March 1 for Summer admission
The construction industry is the largest industry in the nation with more
• June 15 for Fall admission
than 7.7 million employees who annually produce more than 5 percent of
the nation’s Gross Domestic Product. Managing the construction process • October 1 for Spring admission
requires a broad understanding of the principles of construction science
as well as leadership skills in motivating teams and integrating a wide
range of tasks to produce a completed project.
219
Faculty Feigenbaum, Leslie H, Senior Lecturer

Ashburn, Benjamin S, Instructional Assistant Professor MS, Texas A&M University, 1985
MBA, Webster University, 2009 Fernandez-Solis, Jose L, Associate Professor
Bae, Junseo, Visiting Lecturer PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006
MARC, Hanyang University, South Korea, 2011 Fickel, Larry W, Senior Lecturer
Benham, James M, Visiting Lecturer BS, Texas A&M University, 1981
MS, Texas A&M University, 2014 Grisham, Ray F, Lecturer
Bigelow, Ben F, Assistant Professor JD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1972
PHD, University of Colorado, 2014 Haque, Mohammed E, Professor
MLA, Arizona State University, 2008 Construction Science
PHD, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1995
Boldt, Gary L, Senior Lecturer
Construction Science Horlen, Joseph P, Associate Professor
BS, Texas A&M University, 1983 Construction Science
JD, Baylor University, 1980
Bryant, John A, Associate Professor
Construction Science Jordan, Michael P, Lecturer
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1995 Construction Science
BS, Texas A&M University, 2005
Carlson, Kimberly A, Senior Lecturer
Construction Science Kang, Ho-Yeong, Associate Professor
MARC, Texas A&M University, 2002 Construction Science
Choi, Kunhee, Associate Professor
Construction Science Lavy, Sarel, Associate Professor
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 2008 Construction Science
PHD, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, 2006
Choudhury, Iftekharudd, Associate Professor
Construction Science Marraro, Anthony R, Senior Lecturer
MS, Texas A&M University, 1997
Daigneault, Melissa S, Visiting Lecturer
Construction Science McGowan, Anne B, Instructional Professor
JD, Wake Forest University School of Law, 2003 Construction Science
Dixit, Manish K, Assistant Professor
Construction Science Nichols, John M, Associate Professor
PHD, University of Newcastle, Australia, 2002
Du, Jing, Assistant Professor
Construction Science Rodgers, William S, Clinical Professor
PHD, Michigan State University, 2012 Construction Science
JD, Texas Tech University, 1978
Ellis, Debra R, Senior Lecturer
Construction Science Rybkowski, Zofia K, Associate Professor
JD, Baylor University, 1993 Construction Science
Escamilla, Edelmiro E, Instructional Assistant Professor
Construction Science Ryoo, Boong Y, Associate Professor
MAR, Texas A&M University, 2002 PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1995
Eustace, George N, Senior Lecturer Whitman, John M, Visiting Lecturer

Construction Science Construction Science
MA, Texas A&M University, 1977 BS, Texas A&M University, 1989
220 Construction Science - BS
Williamson, Kenneth C, Associate Professor COSC 325 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing 3

Construction Science Systems in Construction I
PHD, University of Oklahoma, 1994 COSC 326 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing 3
Systems in Construction II
Workman, Ronald L, Senior Lecturer
Construction Science COSC 421 Soil and Structural Analysis. 3
MS, Texas A&M University, 2002 Construction
COSC 275 Estimating I 3
Majors COSC 353 Construction Project Management 3
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Science (p. 220) COSC 364 Construction Safety I 1
COSC 375 Estimating II 3
Minors COSC 381 Professional Ethics in the 1
• Facility Management Minor (p. 221) Construction Industry
• Leadership in the Design and Construction Professions Minor COSC 463 Introduction to Construction Law 3
(p. 221) COSC 465 Advanced Topics in Construction 3
Law
Construction Science - BS COSC 475 Construction Project Planning 3
COSC 477 Construction Project Controls 3
The Construction Science Program is accredited by the American
COSC 494 Internship 7
Council for Construction Education. Strong ties are maintained with the
construction industry via the Construction Industry Advisory Council, an Capstone
organization of construction and construction-related companies and Select one of the following: 4
individuals committed to supporting the Construction Science Program COSC 440 Interdisciplinary Capstone
at Texas A&M University. COSC 441 Residential Capstone
Because of the important role of computing in the disciplines housed COSC 442 Commercial Capstone
within the College of Architecture, all entering students are required COSC 443 Industrial Capstone
to possess a portable, network-ready personal computer capable of COSC 446 Specialty Capstone
running software appropriate to their academic program. Financial aid Technical Elective
is available to assist students in their computer purchases. No student
will be denied admission to Texas A&M University based on an inability to
COSC 450 Facility Management Principles and
purchase a computer. Additional information is available on the College
Practices
of Architecture website.
COSC 459 Industrial Construction
In addition to the academic coursework, each student is required to COSC 461 Building Information Modeling
accomplish an approved internship of full-time practical work experience System
with a contractor, or in a construction-related work activity. For more
COSC 464 Construction Safety II
information, please visit the Department of Construction Science website.
COSC 489 Special Topics in...
Program Requirements COSC 491 Research
Approved study abroad course
Mathematics
Hours
Construction Business and Management
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing 3 Laboratory I
Construction Science GEOL 101 Principles of Geology
COSC 175 Construction Graphics 3 Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 1
Communication
General Education
COSC 253 Construction Materials and 3
Methods I
COSC 254 Construction Materials and 3
Methods II ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
COSC 301 Construction Surveying 2 POLS 206 American National Government 3
COSC 321 Structural Systems I 3 POLS 207 State and Local Government 3

221
American history (p. 25) 6 COSC 325 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

Creative arts and ICD 3 Systems in Construction I
Select one of the following: URPN 330 Land Development I
ARCH 249 Survey of World Architecture URPN 469 Urban Infrastructure
History I Select one of the following: 3
ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture COSC 461 Building Information Modeling
History II System
ARCH 350 History and Theory of Modern and GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic
Contemporary Architecture Information Systems
ARTS 150 Art History Survey II Total Semester Credit Hours 18
ENDS 101 Design Process
College of Architecture students can apply no more than six hours of
Language, philosophy and culture and ICD (p. 23) 3
coursework toward both the Facility Management Minor and their degree
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 requirements.
A grade of C or better is required in all College of Architecture coures At least two courses must be taken outside of the major area of study.
(ARCH, ARTS, CARC, COSC, ENDS, LAND, URPN and VIST) to satisfy
Construction Science degree requirements. Must make a grade of C or better.
Facility Management - Minor Leadership in the Design and

The Department of Construction Science offers a minor in Facility Construction Professions - Minor
Management. This minor will encompass multiple disciplines to ensure
The Department of Construction Science offers a minor in Leadership in
functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place,
the Design and Construction Professions. This minor will enhance the
process and technology.
leadership skills of students by educating them about different leadership
techniques and skills that will help them grow personally in order to
become effective leaders in the design and construction industries.
Hours Program Requirements
COSC 450 Facility Management Principles and 3
Practices
Hours
COSC 474 Facility Management Internship 3
COSC 310 Design and Construction 1
Select one of the following: 3 Leadership Education I
ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles COSC 410 Design and Construction 1
ACCT 210 Survey of Managerial and Cost Leadership Education II
Accounting Principles COSC 411 Seminar in Design and Construction 1
AGEC 422 Land Economics Executive Leadership
FINC 409 Survey of Finance Principles Select from: 12
URPN 440 Urban and Regional Economic COSC 333 Project Management for Facility
Development Managers
Select one of the following: 3 COSC 353 Construction Project Management
ARCH 458 Cultural and Ethical Considerations COSC 463 Introduction to Construction Law
for Global Practice COSC 465 Advanced Topics in Construction
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Law
Professions COSC 475 Construction Project Planning
COMM 315 Interpersonal Communication COSC 440 Interdisciplinary Capstone
COMM 324 Communication Leadership and COSC 441 Residential Capstone
Conflict Management
COSC 442 Commercial Capstone
COSC 333 Project Management for Facility
COSC 443 Industrial Capstone
Managers
COSC 446 Specialty Capstone
COSC 353 Construction Project Management
ARCH 305 Architectural Design III
ARCH 405 Architectural Design IV
URPN 440 Urban and Regional Economic
ARCH 406 Architecture Design V
Development
ARCH 451 Strategies in Architectural
Management
ARCH 421 Energy and Sustainable
ARCH 457 Ethics and Professional Practice
Architecture
222 Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning

Enrollment in Landscape Architecture and
Urban and Regional Planning Programs
LAND 312 Landscape Design IV
LAND 412 Landscape Design VI
LAND 431 Professional Practice 1. Students must have satisfactorily completed at least 54 hours of
coursework with a minimum GPR of 2.5 for those courses completed
URPN 202 Building Better Cities
at Texas A&M University to apply for upper level.
URPN 401 Policy Implementation
2. Students must satisfactorily complete the courses listed below as
URPN 483 Studio in Urban and Regional part of the 54 hours of coursework with a minimum of a 2.5 GPR to be
Science considered to upper level.
URPN 493 Urban and Regional Studies 3. Student must apply to the upper level through the department. The
Capstone Course application is to be submitted the semester or summer session in
VIST 305 Visual Studies Studio II which all of the above criteria are met.
VIST 405 Visual Studies Studio III
• March 1 for Summer admission
Must have at least a 2.5 TAMU GPA to apply for minor. • June 15 for Fall admission
• October 1 for Spring admission
A grade of 'C' or better is required in all classes used towards the minor.
Landscape Architecture
Department of Landscape Code Title Semester Credit
Architecture and Urban Planning Hours
Landscape Architecture History II
Landscape architecture is the profession providing landscape planning, ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
design, and management services to enhance and protect natural and LAND 101 Introduction to Landscape 1
built environments. Landscape architecture as a discipline is devoted to Architectural Practice
understanding and managing the human and environmental forces that LAND 111 Landscape Architecture 3
change the landscape. Landscape architects plan and design places for Communications I
the health, safety, and welfare of citizens through systematic decision-
LAND 112 Landscape Architectural 3
making that integrates science, art, and technology. Individual and
Communications II
community quality of life are enhanced by a design process to improve,
protect, and create ecologically sustainable, socially equitable, and LAND 211 Landscape Design I 4
economically feasible landscapes. Landscape architects work in urban, LAND 212 Landscape Design II 4
suburban and wilderness environments. Our graduates have gained LAND 231 Landscape Construction I 4
distinction for projects as varied in scale as private gardens, residential LAND 232 Landscape Construction II 3
communities, urban plazas, college campuses, park facilities and regional
LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture 3
conservation plans.
Life and Physical Sciences elective (p. 22) 4
The Bachelor in Landscape Architecture (BLA) program is nationally MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
accredited as a professional degree program. The mission of the program MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
is to prepare students to become professional landscape architects in
private and public sector practice. Our educational goal is to produce
graduates motivated to be leaders in the field and professionals who are
Laboratory
intellectually active, broadly-educated citizens and life-long learners.
Urban and Regional Planning Urban and Regional Planning
The Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning degree program
emphasizes the social, economic, cultural and natural factors that govern Code Title Semester Credit
how communities and society are shaped. Coursework provides students Hours
with the knowledge and skills needed to develop solutions to community ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
and regional growth and development issues that face our state and
nation. Students have an opportunity to specialize in specific aspects
of community and regional planning and development issues along with Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 5
internship and service-learning experiences locally, nationally, and/or MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
internationally. MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources 3
223
URPN 200 Introduction to Landscape 1 Hurst, Kenneth R, Assistant Lecturer

Architectural Practice Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
URPN 201 The Evolving City 3 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2016
MLA, University of Oklahoma, 1988
URPN 202 Building Better Cities 3
URPN 210 Urban Analytical Methods I 3 Jourdan, Dawn E, Professor
URPN 220 Digital Communication I 3 Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
URPN 325 Introduction to GIS in Urban and 3 PHD, Florida State University, 2004
Regional Planning MUP, University of Kansas, 2000
JD, University of Kansas, 2000
Kim, Bo Ah, Assistant Lecturer
Faculty Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
Anderson, Sammy K, Executive Associate Professor
MUP, Texas A&M University, 2009
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1993 Kim, Hyun Woo, Lecturer
Bardenhagen, Eric K, Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2011 Lee, Chanam, Professor
MLA, Texas A&M University, 1999 Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning
Berke, Philip R, Professor
MLA, Texas A&M University, 1999
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1981 Li, Ming-Han, Professor
Booth, Geoffrey J, Associate Professor
MLA, Texas A&M University, 1998
MA, University of Queensland, 1987
Li, Wei, Assistant Professor
Brody, Samuel, Professor
MLA, University of California, Irvine, 2011
PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002
Lorente, Paula, Assistant Lecturer
Brown, Robert D, Professor
PHD, University of Guelph, 1985
MLA, University of Guelph, 1982
Martin, June C, Instructional Associate Professor
Cooper, John T, Associate Professor of the Practice
MS, University of Georgia, 2002
MPA, University of Georgia, 1991
Merrill, Jeremy, Assistant Professor
Cowell, Robert S, Visiting Assistant Professor
MA, University of Tennessee, 1999
MLA, Kansas State University, 2009
Dvorak, Bruce D, Associate Professor
Mickelson, Kimberley, Visiting Associate Professor
MLA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994
MPA, The University of Texas at Austin, 1986
Giusti, Cecilia H, Associate Professor JD, The University of Texas School of Law, 1986
Ndubisi, Forster O, Professor
Huang, Chang S, Associate Professor PHD, University of Waterloo, Canada, 1987
Newman, Galen D, Associate Professor
PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 1995
MLA, Pennsylvania State University, 1992
PHD, Clemson University, 2010
MLA, Auburn University, 2006
224 Landscape Architecture - BLA
Newton, Karah F, Assistant Lecturer • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Master of Urban Planning, 6-
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Year Degree Program (p. 226)
MPA, New York University, 2014 • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture in Landscape Architecture
(p. 224)
Noh, Youngre, Visiting Assistant Professor
• Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (p. 227)
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2015 • Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning and Master of
MS, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, 2006 Land and Property Development, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 228)
• Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning and Master of
Peacock, Walter G, Professor Urban Planning, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 229)
PHD, University of Georgia, 1986 Minors
Qu, Tongbin, Assistant Professor of the Practice • Urban and Regional Planning Minor (p. 230)
Landscape Architecture - BLA
Reid, Russell W, Assistant Professor of the Practice The mission of the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) program
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning is to prepare students to become professional landscape architects
MARC, Texas A&M University, 2001 in the private and public sectors of practice. We foster a learning
environment of creativity and critical analysis that uses evidence-based
Rodiek, Jon, Professor
design principles as its core. This approach builds upon the knowledge
of natural and built environments and how humans interact within
PHD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1974
various cultural settings. Our BLA graduates use this knowledge to
MLA, University of Massachusetts, 1968
produce spatial solutions at multiple scales from site design to land
Rogers, George O, Professor use planning. This creative process aims to advance human health,
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning and social, economic and environmental sustainability. The program
PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 1983 strives to produce graduates motivated to be life-long learners capable of
working independently and leading interdisciplinary teams in the field of
Sharif, Mustafa A, Lecturer landscape architecture.
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2015 Graduates from the BLA program are prepared for employment with
MBA, University of Stirling, 1990 private practice firms in landscape architecture, engineering, architecture,
or planning; and with federal, state, or local government agencies. Upon
Teal, Michael A, Assistant Professor of the Practice graduation and with additional two-year practical experience students are
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning qualified to pursue licensure in the profession or post graduate education
MLA, Texas A&M University, 1996 in landscape architecture or a related field.
Van Zandt, Shannon S, Professor Because of the important role of computing in the disciplines housed
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning within the College of Architecture, all entering students are required to
PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2004 possess a portable, network-ready personal computer capable of running
MUP, Texas A&M University, 1997 software appropriate to their academic program. Financial aid is available
to assist students in their computer purchases. No student will be denied
Varni, James W, Research Professor
admission to Texas A&M University based on an inability to purchase
a computer. Additional information is available on the Department of
Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning website.
Won, Jae W, Assistant Lecturer
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Program Requirements
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2016 First Year
Wunneburger, Douglas F, Instructional Associate Professor Fall Semester
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Credit
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1992 Hours
Xiao, Yu, Associate Professor
LAND 101 Introduction to Landscape Architectural 1
Practice
MBA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
LAND 111 Landscape Architecture Communications I 3
Majors MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
URPN 220 Digital Communication I 3
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Master of Land and Property 1
Development, 6-Year Degree Program (p. 225)
225
Spring LAND 494 Internship

2, 6
ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture History II 3 General elective 6
LAND 112 Landscape Architectural Communications 3 Semester Credit Hours 12
II Spring
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 LAND 412 Landscape Design VI 5
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 5 LAND 431 Professional Practice 3
2
General elective 3 PHIL 314 Environmental Ethics
6
3
Semester Credit Hours 17 URPN 361 Urban Issues 3
Second Year or URPN 460 or Sustainable Communities
LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 128
LAND 211 Landscape Design I 4
1
LAND 231 Landscape Construction I 4 Any approved university core curriculum history course
2
POLS 206 American National Government 3 This course will be selected in consultation with the student’s
1 advisor.
American history (p. 25) 3 3
URPN 320 or URPN 325 or approval of BLA Program Coordinator
Semester Away: May be satisfied by study abroad, at another
Spring
university, internship, or special arrangement by advisor or instructor.
LAND 212 Landscape Design II 4 Electives may be taken during summer, online, distance education, at
LAND 232 Landscape Construction II 3 another university or college, or at a study abroad university.
5
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 Study abroad course.
6
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 If electing to study abroad, must take CARC 311 for PHIL 314 and
RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology--Laboratory 1 CARC 331 as an elective.
3
Computer elective 3
A grade of C or better is required in College of Architecture courses
Semester Credit Hours 17 (CARC, COSC, ENDS, ARCH, URPN, LAND, VIST, ARTS) to satisfy
Third Year Landscape Architecture degree requirements.
Fall
Any student wishing to change majors into the Landscape Architecture
program must have less than 60 total hours, including all transfer hours.
HORT 306 Trees and Shrubs for Sustainable Built 3
LAND 241
Environments
History and Development of Landscape 3
Landscape Architecture - 6-Year
Architecture in North America Bachelor of Landscape Architecture/
LAND 311 Landscape Design III
Selec one of the following:
5
3
Master of Land and Property
URPN 201 The Evolving City Development
URPN 330 Land Development I
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning offers
URPN 370 Health Systems Planning
a 6-year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Master of Land and
Semester Credit Hours 17 Property Development degree program.
Spring
HORT 308 Plants for Sustainable Landscapes 3 Program Requirements
LAND 301 Landscape Architecture Theory 3 First Year
LAND 312 Landscape Design IV 5 Fall Semester
LAND 331 Landscape Construction III 4 Credit
URPN 202 Building Better Cities 3 Hours
Semester Credit Hours 18 ENDS 101 Design Process 3
Summer LAND 200 1
LAND 484 Summer Internship 0 MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
Semester Credit Hours 0 URPN 220 Digital Communication I 3
Fourth Year American history (p. 25) 3
4 Spring
Semester Away 6
Select one of the following: ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture History II 3
5 ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
226 Landscape Architecture - 6-Year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture/Master of Urban Planning
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 Fifth Year

Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 5 Fall
Semester Credit Hours 14 LAND 494 Internship 6
Second Year or CARC 301 or Field Studies in Design Innovation
Fall General Elective 6
COSC 253 Construction Materials and Methods I 3 Semester Credit Hours 12
LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture 3 Spring
1
LAND 254 3 FINC 635 Survey of Finance 3
POLS 206 American National Government 3 LAND 421 5
American history (p. 25) 3 LAND 442 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 URPN 330 Land Development I 3
Spring Semester Credit Hours 14
COMM 203 Public Speaking 3 Sixth Year
LAND 255 3 Semester Credit Hours 0
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 151
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 1
A grade of B or better is required in graduate level courses
RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology--Laboratory 1 2
To be selected in consultation with student's advisory committee.
URPN 325 Introduction to GIS in Urban and Regional 3
Planning A grade of C or better is required in College of Architecture undergraduate
Semester Credit Hours 16 courses (CARC, COSC, ENDS, ARCH, URPN, LAND, VIST, ARTS) to satisfy
Third Year Landscape Architecture degree requirements.
Fall
ENGL 301 3 Landscape Architecture - 6-Year
HORT 306 Trees and Shrubs for Sustainable Built
Environments
3
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture/
LAND 318 4 Master of Urban Planning
LAND 329 3
General Elective 3
Overview
Semester Credit Hours 16 The Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning offers a
Spring 6-year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Master of Urban Planning
degree program.
GEOL 320 Geology for Civil Engineers 3
HORT 308 Plants for Sustainable Landscapes 3 Program Requirements
LAND 319 4
First Year
LAND 330 3
Fall Semester
LAND 340 3
Credit
Semester Credit Hours 16 Hours
Fourth Year ENDS 101 Design Process 3
Fall LAND 200 1
GEOG 311 Cultural Geography 3 MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
LAND 310 3 URPN 220 Digital Communication I 3
LAND 320 5 American history (p. 25) 3
General Elective 3
Spring
Semester Credit Hours 17 ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture History II 3
Spring ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
1
ACCT 640 Accounting Concepts and Procedures I 3 MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
LAND 321 5 Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 5
LAND 331 Landscape Construction III 4
URPN 461 3
Second Year
PHIL 314 Environmental Ethics 3
Fall
Semester Credit Hours 18 COSC 253 Construction Materials and Methods I 3
LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture 3
227
LAND 254 3 LAND 442 3

POLS 206 American National Government 3 URPN 330 Land Development I 3
1
American history (p. 25) 3 FINC 635 Survey of Finance 3
Spring Sixth Year
COMM 203 Public Speaking 3 Fall
1,2
LAND 255 3 Graduate coursework 36
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 Semester Credit Hours 36
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 187
RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology--Laboratory 1
1
URPN 325 Introduction to GIS in Urban and Regional 3 A grade of B or better is required in graduate level courses
2
Planning To be selected in consultation with student's advisory committee.
A grade of C or better is required in College of Architecture undergraduate
Third Year courses (CARC, COSC, ENDS, ARCH, URPN, LAND, VIST, ARTS) to satisfy
Fall Landscape Architecture degree requirements.
ENGL 301 3
HORT 306 Trees and Shrubs for Sustainable Built 3 Urban and Regional Planning - BS
Environments
The Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning degree
LAND 318 4
program is based in the Department of Landscape Architecture and
LAND 329 3 Urban Planning (LAUP) within the College of Architecture at Texas
General Elective 3 A&M University. The Urban and Regional Planning program equips
Semester Credit Hours 16 students for entry-level positions in planning allied fields and prepares
Spring them for graduate studies in fields such as Urban Planning and
Land Development. The core curriculum, designed to equip students
with knowledge and skills to deal effectively with the opportunities
HORT 308 Plants for Sustainable Landscapes 3
and challenges inherent in the development, growth and culture of
LAND 319 4 neighborhoods, cities, and regions, is based on theoretical training in the
LAND 330 3 natural, physical, and social sciences. Students acquire skills that enable
LAND 340 3 them to apply these theories to develop communities, cities, and regions
which are safe, healthy, and sustainable.
Fourth Year Critical thinking and analytical skills are emphasized for problem-
Fall solving at the community and regional scale. Classroom service-learning
GEOG 311 Cultural Geography 3 experiences enable graduates to more reliably and realistically assess
complex community problems, design solutions for overcoming those
LAND 310 3
problems, and evaluate the outcomes of programs and policies in
LAND 320 5
meeting community and regional needs.
General Elective 3 Program Requirements
First Year
Spring
Fall Semester
LAND 321 5 Credit
LAND 331 Landscape Construction III 4 Hours
URPN 461 3 ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
PHIL 314 Environmental Ethics 3 LAND 101 Introduction to Landscape Architectural 1
1
ACCT 640 Accounting Concepts and Procedures I 3 Practice
Semester Credit Hours 18 MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
Fifth Year POLS 206 American National Government 3
Fall URPN 201 The Evolving City 3
LAND 494 Internship 6 American history (p. 25) 3
or CARC 301 or Field Studies in Design Innovation Semester Credit Hours 16
General Elective 6 Spring
Semester Credit Hours 12 ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture History II 3
Spring MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
LAND 421 5 POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
228 Urban and Regional Planning - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Land and Property Development
1
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 Concentration elective 3
5
American history (p. 25) 3 Elective 4
Second Year Total Semester Credit Hours 120
Fall
1
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 See advisor for a list of approved courses.
2
URPN 202 Building Better Cities 3 Semester Away: May be satisfied by study abroad, at another
university, internship, or special arrangement by advisor or instructor.
URPN 325 Introduction to GIS in Urban and Regional 3
Electives may be taken during summer, online, distance education, at
Planning
another university or college, or at a study abroad university.
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3 3
Study abroad course.
Concentration elective 3 4
If electing to study abroad, must take CARC 311 and CARC 331 as
Semester Credit Hours 15 electives.
Spring 5
This course will be selected in consultation with the student’s
RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources 3 advisor. If not participating in study abroad, 3 hours must come from
URPN 210 Urban Analytical Methods I 3 approved course in International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40).
A grade of C or better is required in all courses to satisfy Urban and
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 5 Regional Planning degree requirements.
Select one of the following Sociology electives: 3
SOCI 230 Classical Sociological Theory Urban and Regional Planning - 5-
Year Bachelor of Science/Master of
SOCI 311 Social Change
SOCI 314 Social Problems Land and Property Development
Third Year Overview
Fall The Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3 offers a 5-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Land and Property
RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology--Laboratory 1 Development degree program.
URPN 310 Urban Analytical Methods II 3

URPN 330 Land Development I 3
Concentration elective
1
3 First Year
Concentration elective
1
3 Fall Semester
Credit
Hours
Spring
CARC 481 Seminar 1
URPN 302 Planning Law 3
URPN 201 The Evolving City 3
URPN 331 Public and Private Infrastructure Funding 3
URPN 469 Urban Infrastructure 3
URPN 489 Special Topics in... 1
1 Semester Credit Hours 15
Concentration elective 3
Spring
ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture History II 3
Fourth Year
or ARCH 345 or History of Building Technology
Fall
2
Semester Away 6
3
URPN 494 Internship
4, 5
Elective 6
Second Year
Fall
Spring
URPN 301 3
URPN 401 Policy Implementation 3
URPN 493 Urban and Regional Studies Capstone 5
Course
229
URPN 325 Introduction to GIS in Urban and Regional

Planning
3
Urban and Regional Planning - 5-
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3 Year Bachelor of Science/Master of

Spring
Urban Planning
URPN 210 Urban Analytical Methods I 3 Overview
RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources 3
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning offers
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 a 5-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Urban Planning degree
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 5 program.
Select one of the following Sociology electives: 3
SOCI 230 Classical Sociological Theory Program Requirements
SOCI 312 Population and Society First Year
SOCI 314 Social Problems Fall Semester
Semester Credit Hours 17 Credit
Third Year Hours
Fall ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
ENGL 301 3 MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
URPN 310 Urban Analytical Methods II 3 URPN 201 The Evolving City 3
URPN 330 Land Development I 3 POLS 206 American National Government 3
RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology--Laboratory 1 American history (p. 25) 3
Concentration/Directed elective 6 Semester Credit Hours 15
Spring ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture History II 3
or ARCH 345 or History of Building Technology
URPN 469 Urban Infrastructure 3
Concentration/Directed elective 3
Elective 4
Second Year
Fourth Year
Fall
Fall
URPN 301 3
URPN 494 Internship 6
or URPN 484 or Internship RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology 3
Elective 6 ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
Semester Credit Hours 12 URPN 325 Introduction to GIS in Urban and Regional 3

Planning
Spring
URPN 401 Policy Implementation 3
Course Spring
ACCT 640 Accounting Concepts and Procedures I 3 URPN 210 Urban Analytical Methods I 3
FINC 635 Survey of Finance 3 RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources 3
Semester Credit Hours 14 Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
Fifth Year Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 5
Semester Credit Hours 0 Select one of the following sociology elective: 3

SOCI 230 Classical Sociological Theory
1
A grade of B or better is required for graduate level courses. SOCI 314 Social Problems
2
To be selected in consultation with student's advisory committee. Semester Credit Hours 17
Third Year
A grade of C or better is required in all courses to satisfy Urban and
Fall
Regional Planning degree requirements
URPN 330 Land Development I 3
RENR 215 Fundamentals of Ecology--Laboratory 1
URPN 310 Urban Analytical Methods II 3
230 Urban and Regional Planning - Minor
ENGL 301 3 URPN 370 Health Systems Planning

Directed Electives 6 URPN 460 Sustainable Communities
Semester Credit Hours 16 URPN 471 Planning Healthier Communities
Spring Total Semester Credit Hours 15
1
The student's home college or major department may approve/
disapprove GEOG 306.
URPN 469 Urban Infrastructure 3 2
USAR students will have to take URPN 330.
Elective
4
Fourth Year The College of Architecture offers a degree in University Studies. A
Fall University Studies degree differs from a traditional “major” in that it
consists of a concentration and two minors of 15-18 hours each. The
URPN 494 Internship 6
University Studies degree format was created to provide students the
or URPN 484 or Internship
flexibility to combine areas of study that are of special interest.
Electives 6
Semester Credit Hours 12 Majors
Spring
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Global Arts, Planning,
URPN 401 Policy Implementation 3 Design and Construction Concentration (p. 230)
Course
University Studies - BS, Global Arts,
Elective 3 Planning, Design and Construction
Semester Credit Hours 14 Concentration
The Global Arts, Planning Design and Construction concentration is
Urban and Regional Planning - Minor

an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates multiple aspects
of the built environment. The course offerings are from all of the
professional undergraduate programs within the College of Architecture
By pursuing a minor in urban planning at Texas A&M, students will earn
and are intended to give students an understanding of the interplay of
an education within a multi-disciplinary atmosphere where analytical
professions that are required to work as a team in order to successfully
skills and critical thinking are harvested. Students will then apply this
complete built environment projects. These foundation courses are
acquired knowledge to address real-world issues which communities and
coupled with a required study abroad experience. All students in the
regions face on a daily basis. Those earning a minor in urban planning
College of Architecture are required to participate in a semester away
can effectively solve problems related to a number of complex issues
experience that serves to expand the context of their education. The
involving the built and natural environment, transportation, health,
benefit of this experience is integrated into the concentration at a smaller
economic development, among others.
scale.
The minor in urban planning program will provide a solid educational
basis for those students wishing to pursue a post-graduate education Program Requirements
within the planning field. Also, because of its broad scope, the minor
program may serve as an effective introduction to graduate studies in
Hours
other social science disciplines such as economics, geography, political
science, and public policy. Concentration Requirements
Design
The minor program will prepare students for entry-level positions in a Select one of the following: 3
variety of fields including state and local government; advocacy, grant-
making and civic organizations; real estate management; environmental
History I
science; social assistance services; and health care services.
Program Requirements History II
Landscape
Hours
1 LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture 3
URPN 201 The Evolving City 3
2 Construction
URPN 202 Building Better Cities 3
COSC 153 Introduction to the Construction 3
Select 9 hours from the following: 9
Industry
URPN 340 Housing and Community
or COSC 253 or Construction Materials and
URPN 361 Urban Issues Methods I
231
Leadership and a 3.0 GPR in category B courses and completing 27 semester credit
ALED 340 Survey of Leadership Theory 3 hours during the first two semesters in the Visualization Program (VISL).
Urban Planning Code Title Semester Credit

URPN 201 The Evolving City 3 Hours
or URPN 202 or Building Better Cities Catagory A
Study Abroad ARTS 115 Drawing for Visualization 3
CARC 481 Seminar 1 VIST 105 Principles of Design I 4
CARC 300 College of Architecture Study 6 VIST 106 Principles of Design II 4
Abroad (must be led by faculty) Catagory B
Directed electives MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4
Select one of the following: 3 PHYS 201 College Physics 4
ARCH 246 Foundations of Historic VIST 170 Introduction to Visualization 1
Preservation Computing Environments
ARCH 345 History of Building Technology
ARTS 335 The Art and Architecture of Rome If AP or Dual Credit courses are available as substitutions in any of
the above courses, sequential or other art/visualization/math/science
courses taken at Texas A&M University will be used to calculate the
LAND 241 History and Development of
respective GPRs. For change of major and transfer students, equivalent
Landscape Architecture in North
transferable courses may be substituted for any of the above courses. In
America
this case, courses taken at Texas A&M University in the same program
College and Univerity Requirements area will be specified and used to calculate the respective GPRs.
Students not automatically admitted will be allowed on a space available
basis into sophomore level art and visualization courses based on a
ranking of the combined GPR of the Category A and Category B courses.
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 An optional 500 word essay may be submitted to explain extenuating
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 circumstances related to the 1st year academic experience and provide
Social sciences (p. 25) 3 justification why the student should be allowed to take sophomore level
American history (p. 25) 6 courses. The essay may be used to adjust the overall student ranking.
Transfer and Change of Major Students

General Electives 17-23 Transfer and change of major students (students currently enrolled
in another major at Texas A&M University) who are admitted to the
Minor 1 15-18
Department of Visualization are classified as lower level (VISL).
Minor 2 15-18
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 Faculty
A 2.0 GPA is required in all major field of study courses. Akleman, Ergun, Professor
Visualization
Two writing-intensive courses are required. PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1992
Two courses must meet the International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40) Bieber, Susanne C, Assistant Professor
requirement, however, BUSN 289 cannot be used. Visualization
PHD, Freie Universitat Berlin, 2012
Department of Visualization Bologan, Anatol, Lecturer
Visualization is the study of the art and science used in the creation of Visualization
traditional and digital visual communication. The Bachelor of Science MA, Goldsmiths University of London, 2014
in Visualization is a studio based program requiring completion of 120
Braman, Gavin S, Lecturer
credit hours including areas of traditional art, programming, history and
Visualization
theory as well as digital media. The degree prepares students for the
BED, Texas A&M University, 2009
artistic and technical demands facing digital content creators in a variety
of visually oriented professions including interactive media, information Cagin, Gul, Lecturer
technology, education, entertainment, and independent practice. Visualization
MFA, Claremont Graduate University, 2001
Enrollment in the Visualization Program
Campana, Lilia, Instructional Assistant Professor
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Visualization(VISL)
Visualization
program will be granted automatic admission to the Sophomore level art
and visualization courses by obtaining a 3.6 GPR in category A courses
232 Department of Visualization
Chu Yew Yee, Sharon Lynn, Assistant Professor Madrid, Nathan C, Lecturer
Visualization Visualization
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2015 MFA, Texas Woman's University, 2014
Davison, Richard R, Professor McLaughlin, Timothy D, Associate Professor

MFA, Washington University in St. Louis, 1979 MS, Texas A&M University, 1994
Eilers, Howard F, Associate Professor McNamara, Ann M, Associate Professor

MFA, Ohio University, 1964 PHD, University of Bristol, United Kingdom, 2000
Finch, Krista S, Instructional Assistant Professor Parke, Frederic I, Professor

MFA, Maryland Institute College of Art, 2000 PHD, University of Utah, 1974
Finch, Sherman S, Assistant Professor Quek, Francis K, Associate Professor

MFA, Maryland Institute College of Art, 1998 PHD, University of Michigan, 1990
MA, Maryland Institute College of Art, 1997
Ragan, Eric D, Assistant Professor
Galanter, Philip, Associate Professor Visualization
Visualization PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2013
MFA, School of Visual Arts, 1999
Ramadan, Hadeel M, Lecturer
Honeycutt, Amanda J, Lecturer Visualization
Visualization MFA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2014
Schuld, Dawna L, Instructional Assistant Professor
House, Felice L, Assistant Professor Visualization
Visualization PHD, The University of Chicago, 2009
MFA, The University of Texas at Austin, 2011
MS, Texas A&M University, 2006 Seo, Jinsil, Assistant Professor
Visualization
Jenks, Morgan M, Lecturer PHD, Simon Fraser University, 2011
Visualization MFA, School of Visual Arts, 2004
MFA, Texas A&M University, 2014
Serra, Gianvito N, Lecturer
Klein, Barbara J, Lecturer Visualization
Visualization BFA, Ringling College of Art and Design, 2001
MS, Sam Houston State University, 2008
Stoenescu, Livia, Instructional Assistant Professor
Knox, Benjamin C, Assistant Professor of the Practice Visualization
Visualization PHD, Queen's University, Canada, 2010
BED, Texas A&M University, 1993
Sutherland, Susan D, Lecturer
Koustov, Dmitri V, Lecturer Visualization
Visualization MA, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1994
BFA, Ivanovo Art institute, 1987
Tassinary, Louis G, Professor
Lafayette, Carol J, Professor Visualization
Visualization JD, Boston College, 2003
MFA, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1991 PHD, Dartmouth College, 1984
Larsen, Terry R, Senior Associate Professor Thomas, Andre, Lecturer

MAR, Cornell University, 1975
Zawadzki, Mary F, Instructional Assistant Professor
Leiderman, Daniil M, Instructional Assistant Professor Visualization
Visualization PHD, The City University of New York, 2015
Majors
Lisonbee, Laurie J, Lecturer
Visualization • Bachelor of Science in Visualization (p. 233)
MFA, California State University, Fullerton, 1998
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Minors ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3

• Art Minor (p. 233)
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4
• Game Design and Development Minor (p. 234)
Visualization - BS PHYS 201 College Physics

Life and physical sciences (p. 22)
4
5
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Visualization program is Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
to engage and develop the student’s visual, intuitive and analytical
ARTS 150 Art History Survey II 3
capabilities through the scientific and aesthetic issues surrounding the
use of technology in visual communication. To fulfill its mission, the
program requires both a creative spirit and the technical understanding HIST 105 History of the United States 3
to adapt to the changing demands of the visual industries served by the HIST 106 History of the United States 3
departmental programs. POLS 206 American National Government 3
The curriculum integrates elements of fine arts, three-dimensional design,
scientific inquiry and digital technology to provide a broad, wide-ranging Total Semester Credit Hours 120
educational experience. The core of the program is the studio experience,
1
which explores the relationship between theory and practice through a Select from any 300-499 course not used elsewhere. If you do not
variety of exercises and projects using traditional and electronic media. participate in study abroad, 3 hours will come from ICD.
A variety of directed electives allows the student to gain an in-depth
understanding in an area of specialization. A grade of C or better must be made in all College of Architecture courses
(ARCH, ARTS, CARC, COSC, ENDS, LAND, LDEV, VIST, URPN and VIZA).
Graduates of the program are prepared to be technically adept artists, Students must also make a grade of C or better in any course used as an
designers and/or tool-makers capable of utilizing interactive and directed equivalent substitution for College of Architecture courses that satisfy
media. Employment may be found in such fields as graphic and web degree requirements.
design, the entertainment industry (game design and development,
animation and visual effects), as well as fields such as architectural
presentation, modeling and simulation, and other fields where
Art - Minor
visualization contributes to understanding. Alternatively, graduates may Students pursuing other majors may minor in Art by taking a minimum of
enter graduate programs that emphasize digital media in either computer 18 hours. There are two emphases within the minor, traditional media and
science or art/design. Two such programs, the Master of Science (MS) new media. A minimum of six hours of 300-400 level courses is required.
in Visualization and the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visualization, are
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPR of 3.00 and must
offered by the Department of Visualization at Texas A&M University.
maintain a “C” average or better in all courses completed as part of the
minor in Art. The student’s home college/department may grant, with
Program Requirements agreement from the Department of Visualization, transfer credit of no
Code Title Semester Credit more than six credit hours. Transfer credit will not be accepted for any
Hours 300- or 400-level course. Credit for study abroad (CARC) courses may not
Visualization Curriculum be applied to the minor in Art if an on-campus course containing similar
content is offered.
Visualization Studio 28
ARTS 149 Art History Survey I 3 A grade of 'C' or better is required for all courses used towards the minor.
ARTS 349 The History of Modern Art 3 Per University guidelines, the student’s home college/department is
ARTS 104 Introduction to Graphic Design 1 responsible for advising students pursuing a minor in Art.
ARTS 115 Drawing for Visualization 3
ARTS 212 Life Drawing 3
VIST 201 Writing for Design 1 Code Title Semester Credit
VIST 170 Introduction to Visualization 1 Hours
Computing Environments ARTS 349 The History of Modern Art 3
VIST 270 Computing for Visualization I 3 Select one of the following emphases: 15
VIST 271 Computing for Visualization II 3 Traditional Media Emphasis
1
Take the following course three times. 3 ARTS 111 Drawing I
VIST 284 Visualization Techniques Select four from the following:
VIST 375 Foundations of Visualization 3 ARTS 212 Life Drawing
VIST 441 Scientific and Technological 3 ARTS 305 Painting I
Developments in Visual Arts ARTS 308 Sculpture
Directed electives 15 ARTS 311 Black and White Photography
1
Free electives 3 ARTS 312 Advanced Photography
University Core Curriculum ARTS 353 Color Theory
234 Game Design and Development - Minor
CARC 311 Field Studies in Design CSCE 443/ Game Development 3

Communication VIST 487
CARC 331 Field Studies in Design Philosophy Select two from: 6
New Media Emphasis COMM 230/Communication Technology Skills
2 JOUR 230
ARTS 103 Design I
2 COMM 453 Communication and Video Games
ARTS 104 Introduction to Graphic Design
2,3 CSCE 436 Computer-Human Interaction
VIST 284 Visualization Techniques
Select three from the following: VIST 370 Interactive Virtual Environments
ARTS 210 Introduction to Photography VIST 374 Multimedia Design and
Development
ARTS 303 Graphic Design I
ARTS 304 Graphic Design II Total Semester Credit Hours 16
ARTS 312 Advanced Photography 1
CSCE majors must take this course instead of CSCE 110 and
ARTS 325 Digital Painting CSCE 111.
ARTS 403 Graphic Design III
VIST 372 Creating Digital Environments Minimum GPA of 3.2 for admittance into the minor.
VIST 374 Multimedia Design and A grade of 'C' or better is required for all courses used towards the minor.
Development
VIST 465 Art, Culture and Time Based Media
VIST 474 Designing for the Web
1
Must be taken prior to additional Traditional Media Emphasis
courses.
2
Must be taken prior to additional New Media Emphasis courses.
3
Must be taken two times.
Minimum of 6 hours of 300- or 400-level courses are required.
Game Design and Development -

Minor
The Minor in Game Design and Development offers students the
opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills associated with the
aesthetic and technical aspects of game creation. The minor consists
of 16 credit hours, 10 credit hours are required courses and six are from
a prescribed menu of courses. The minor provides a foundation in the
principles of game design and software development. Students develop
core competencies, collaborate on the design and development of game
projects, and engage in authentic, situated creative problem-solving to
broaden their horizons as interdisciplinary team members.
Hours
CSCE 110 Programming I
& CSCE 111 and Introduction to Computer
Science Concepts and
Programming
CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and
1
Concepts
CSCE 441 Computer Graphics 3
or VIST 486 or Introduction to Game Design
235
MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL Transfer of Credits

Acceptance of transfer of credit for business courses will generally be
Administrative Officers limited to those courses taught in the freshman and sophomore years
at this institution. Transfer credit is not offered for upper-level business
Dean - Eli Jones, Ph.D. courses.
Associate Dean - Martha L. Loudder, Ph.D.

Credit by Examination
Director of Academic Services - Peter K. Drysdale, M.S. Undergraduate students may receive credit for certain courses required
in undergraduate business curricula by successfully completing
General Statement Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Exam Program (CLEP)
A goal of Mays Business School is to help develop students to become and departmental credit by exam. Students should contact the
effective managers, concerned citizens and life-long learners. Through Undergraduate Advising Office (Room 238, Wehner Building) for
challenging academic and enrichment programs, the business school information. Information concerning AP, CLEP and departmental credit
provides students with numerous opportunities for intellectual, by examination may be obtained from the Data and Research Services
leadership and personal development. (http://dars.tamu.edu) website or (979) 845-0532. A fee is charged for
such an examination.
In support of this student development goal, the curriculum in
business has a dual emphasis—a broad-based education in the Students may not receive credit by examination for courses in which they
foundation disciplines of the liberal arts and the sciences, and a focused are enrolled, which they have previously failed, or which are prerequisite
development of business knowledge and behavioral skills. to courses for which they already have credit.
The program of study in business provides students a background in the Bachelor’s Degrees and Departments of
basic academic areas—mathematics; language, philosophy and culture;
life and physical, social and behavioral sciences; and, rhetoric and Instruction
composition. Students simultaneously pursue introductory coursework The academic program of Mays Business School is organized in the
in accounting, economics, business information systems and the legal following majors: Accounting, Business Honors, Finance, Management,
environment of business. This broad educational foundation provides an Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Supply Chain
enriching dimension to the university experience that cannot be attained Management. Bachelor of Business Administration degrees are offered in
in a more limited course of study. each of these seven majors.
Upon successful completion of this broad-based coursework, the student A Bachelor of Science in University Studies with concentration in
will begin to focus on a major field of study and a full range of business business (USBU) is offered.
courses. The major field—chosen from the fields of accounting, finance,
management, management information systems, marketing, and supply Bachelor of Business Administration
chain management — is designed to prepare students for an entry-level The degree of Bachelor of Business Administration is offered in these
organizational position as well as subsequent career development. seven majors: accounting, business honors, finance, management,
Each major has a set of required courses, as well as electives, from management information systems, marketing, and supply chain
which students may gain additional depth in the chosen area. Students management. Each requires a minimum of 120 semester credit hours of
admitted to Mays Business Honors pursue an interdepartmental degree study. The student elects one of these as a “major,” but is also required
in business honors. to study fundamental theory and procedure in each of the basic business
functions. In addition, the student takes courses essential to a general
This combination of a broad educational foundation and more specialized liberal education.
study produces graduates uniquely qualified to deal with the rapidly
changing and diverse global economy. The following is a representation of the curriculum requirements by
major.
Requirements for Graduation Accounting
BusinessFinance Management
Management
MarketingSupply
Honors Information Chain
Student Rules and this catalog.
Systems Management
With the exception of general elective requirements, courses taken to Core 36 36 36 36 36 36 36
satisfy degree requirements must be taken for letter grades. Businesshours hours hours hours hours hours hours
Knowledge
In addition, students in Mays Business School must have a GPR of 2.0 Courses 21 24 20 18 27 28 25
in the courses included in the Core Business Knowledge. Undergraduate required
business students must take two writing-designated (W) business in major,
courses. The requirement may be met by taking two writing (W) business not
courses or one W business course and one oral communication (C) included
business course. These W and C courses are major specific and are taken in core
as part of the student’s upper-level coursework. See an academic advisor
General 12 12 7 9 9 8 11
for additional information.
electives
236 Mays Business School
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
International
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of 3
electives Business
Other MGMT 363 Managing People in Organizations 3
required MGMT 466 Strategic Management 3
courses: MKTG 321 Marketing 3
Accounting
0 0 9 0 0 0 0 SCMT 303 Statistical Methods 3
American
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 SCMT 364 Operations Management 3
history
Business
0 0 0 3 0 0 0
Business
law
3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Upper-Level Entry into Accounting,
Communication
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Business Honors, Finance, Management,
Creative
arts
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Management Information Systems,
Data 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 Marketing and Supply Chain Management
analysis (BBA)
Economics
0 0 0 3 0 0 0 Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements
Government/
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business)
political classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior-
science and senior-level business courses is limited to those who have been
Language,
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one of the
philosophy seven BBA majors: accounting, business honors, finance, management,
and management information systems, marketing, and supply chain
culture management.
Life 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
and Cooperative Education
physical Cooperative education is designed to augment the academic program
sciences of study with on-the-job training. To be eligible to participate, a business
Mathematics
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 undergraduate must have completed 45 credit hours and have a
2 minimum 2.5 GPA. Interested students may obtain more information
Social 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
and from the Career Center (http://careercenter.tamu.edu) website or (979)
behavioral 845-5139 or in Room 209, Koldus Building.
science
Total 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 Restrictions on Two Degrees
Semester Mays Business School is enrollment managed; demand for admission
Credit to the undergraduate business program consistently exceeds available
Hours educational resources. Priority is given to qualified applicants for their
1
initial bachelor’s degree.
Selected from a list of approved international electives for business
students. In the BBA curricula, the 6 hours of approved international Double Major
elective courses simultaneously fulfill the University's International Only Business Honors majors may elect a second major field of study
and Cultural Diversity graduation requirement. Management majors within the BBA degree. The first major must be business honors. The
must take MGMT 450/IBUS 450. Business Honors student must satisfy all University and Business School
2
Management majors are advised to take PSYC 107 or SOCI 205. requirements and complete all curriculum requirements for each major.
This option leads to the granting of one BBA degree with two majors.
BBA Core Business Knowledge Additional restrictions may apply.
Hours Double Degree
Required Courses Approval of double degrees (BBA with BA or BS) is granted by exception
only. A written appeal for a double degree may be submitted; the appeal
should reflect an excellent academic record, support from the BA or BS
granting college, and a compelling justification.
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 Second Degree
FINC 341 Business Finance 3 Postbaccalaureate admission to Mays is severely restricted and granted
ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information 3 by exception only. Applicants for a postbaccalaureate business degree
Systems may present a case for an exception to this enrollment restriction in
the essay of a complete Texas A&M admission application. Generally,
237
eligible applicants are denied postbaccalaureate admission but may be

encouraged to apply, instead, to an appropriate graduate degree program.
International and Cultural Diversity
Requirement
Certificate Programs Texas A&M University requires its students to meet an International
Mays offers certificate programs for undergraduate students who want and Cultural Diversity requirement as part of the University’s Graduation
to explore a particular topic area in more depth. Most are open to all BBA requirement. Business students meet this requirement by taking six
majors, and some are designed for specific majors who wish to specialize (6) hours of coursework from an approved list of international elective
in a particular area in the major field of study. courses.
Students who pursue any of the certificate programs must complete In the BBA curricula the 6 hours of approved international elective
all requirements for the specific program prior to graduation. coursework simultaneously fulfill the University’s International and
Certificates are noted on the transcript after graduation. Information Cultural Diversity Graduation requirement.
regarding certificates programs and requirements can be found in the
Mays Business School Certificates section. Majors
Mays Business School Mays Business School
International: Each program offers BBA degree seeking students the • Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Honors (p. 238)
opportunity to study international business and other cultures to develop • Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Business Concentration
foundation knowledge to meet global business challenges. (p. 283)
• European Union Business Certificate (p. 241)

• International Business Studies Certificate (p. 241)
Department of Accounting
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (p. 246)
• Latin American Business Certificate (p. 242)
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master of
Financial Management, 5-Year Program (p. 248)
Nonprofit and Social Innovation: Offers BBA degree seeking students • Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master of
high-impact educational opportunities that will equip them to contribute Science, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 249)
positively to nonprofit and social purpose organizations.
• Nonprofit and Social Innovation Certificate (p. 244)

Department of Finance
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (p. 251)
Department of Accounting Department of Information and Operations

• Energy Accounting Certificate (p.250) Management
• Internal Audit Certificate (p. 250) • Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information
Systems (p. 255)
Department of Finance • Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management
• Commercial Banking Certificate (p.253) (p. 257)
• Investment Banking Certificate (p. 253)
• Trading, Risk and Investments Certificate (p.254) Department of Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Consulting/
General Management Track (p. 261)
Department of Management • Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Entrepreneurial
• Entrepreneurial Leadership Certificate (p.271) Leadership Track (p. 263)
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Human
Department of Marketing Resource Management Track (p. 265)
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Nonprofit
• Advertising Strategy Certificate (p. 281)
Management Track (p. 267)
• Analytics and Consulting Certificate (p.281) • Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Pre-Law Track
• Retail Buying and Management Certificate (p.282) (p. 269)
• Professional Selling and Sales Management Certificate (p. 282)

Department of Marketing
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Advertising
Strategy Track (p. 273)
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Analytics and
Consulting Track (p. 275)
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Professional
Selling and Sales Management Track (p. 277)
238 Business Honors - BBA
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Retail Buying and • Master of Real Estate in Land Economics and Real Estate (http://
Management Track (p. 279) catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
business/finance/mre)
Minors • Master of Science in Finance (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/business/finance/ms)
• Business Minor (p. 240) Department of Information and Operations
Certificates Management
• Master of Science in Management Information Systems (http://
Mays Business School catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
business/information-operations-management/ms)
• European Union Business Certificate (p. 241)
• International Business Studies Certificate (p. 241)
• Latin American Business Certificate (p. 243)
Department of Management
• Master of Science in Entrepreneurial Leadership (http://
• Nonprofit and Social Innovation Certificate (p. 244)
Department of Accounting business/management/entrepreneurial-leadership-ms)

• Master of Science in Human Resource Management (http://
• Energy Accounting Certificate (p. 249) catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
• Internal Audit Certificate (p. 250) business/management/ms)
Department of Finance Department of Marketing

• Commercial Banking Certificate (p. 253) • Master of Science in Marketing (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
• Investment Banking Certificate (p. 253) colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/business/marketing/ms)
• Trading, Risk and Investments Certificate (p. 254)
Doctoral
Department of Management Mays Business School
• Entrepreneurial Leadership Certificate (p. 271)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (http://
Department of Marketing catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/

business/interdepartmental/phd)
• Advertising Strategy Certificate (p. 281)
• Analytics and Consulting Certificate (p.281) Department of Management
• Retail Buying and Management Certificate (p. 282) • Doctor of Philosophy in Management (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
• Professional Selling and Sales Management Certificate (p. 282) graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/business/management/
phd)
Masters
Business Honors - BBA
Selection through a separate application process is required to
• Master of Business Administration in Business Administration
participate in Business Honors. Students apply to Business Honors as
(http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
incoming freshmen or during the spring semester of their freshman
interdisciplinary/business/interdepartmental/mba)
year. Both are competitive selection processes. More information is
• Mays Executive MBA Program (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
available at http://mays.tamu.edu/businesshonors.
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/business/
Bachelor of Business Administration

interdepartmental/executive-mba)
• Mays Professional MBA Program (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/business/ A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Honors is a
interdepartmental/professional-mba) degree available only to students admitted to Mays’ Business Honors
program. The Business Honors major is designed for students whose
academic excellence is matched by strong character, leadership skills,
Department of Accounting and teamwork. The Business Honors major prepares students to
• Master of Science in Accounting (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ begin careers in all fields or to continue on to a graduate program or
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/business/accounting/ms) professional school.
Department of Finance Students pursuing a BBA in Business Honors must maintain a cumulative
GPA of 3.5 or higher and meet other program requirements to continue
• Master of Financial Management in Financial Management (http:// in Business Honors. Students are required to complete a total of 30
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/ hours of honors coursework plus an internship for credit. Other program
business/finance/mfm) requirements apply.
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Business Honors majors work closely with an academic advisor to requirements shall not be permitted to remain registered in upper-
identify a set of courses to meet their academic goals. They may pursue level business classes.
a double major in Business Honors and one of the six other BBA majors
(accounting, finance, management, management information systems, 2. Transfer students: Transfer students admitted to Mays Business
marketing and supply chain management). School will be classified as BUAD (lower-level Business) students
until they complete all requirements listed previously in item 1, at
Upper-level Entry Requirements and which time they may apply for admission to an upper-level major field
of study. Transfer students may immediately apply for upper-level
Application Procedures when admitted to Mays Business School if, and only if, they meet all
Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements upper-level requirements at that time.
enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business) 3. Change of curriculum students: Texas A&M students who change
classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior- curriculum into Mays Business School from another college or
and senior-level business courses is limited to those who have been department at the University will be classified as BUAD (lower-
admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one level Business) students until they complete all requirements listed
of the seven majors (B.B.A.: accounting, business honors, finance, previously in item 1. Change of curriculum students who, when
management, management information systems, marketing, and supply admitted to the business school, qualify to apply for admission to
chain management) in the college. upper level may do so.
4. Preference for available seats in junior- and senior-level business
The B.B.A. (accounting, business honors, finance, management, courses will be given to students who have been admitted to a degree
management information systems, marketing, and supply chain granting major in Mays Business School. All ineligible students
management) upper-level entry requirements and application procedures who pre-register for upper-level business classes are subject to
are as follows: cancellation of their registration in these courses.
1. To be admitted to an upper-level major, a student must be admitted to
Mays Business School and have: Program Requirements
a. Satisfactorily completed the following five courses:
Code Title Semester Lower-Level Business Program (BUAD)
Credit First Year
Hours Fall Semester
ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3 Credit
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 Hours
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social 3
1
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3 Sciences
2
Social Sciences American history (p. 25) 3
MATH 142 Business Calculus (or its 3 Communication 3
equivalent) Select one of the following:
b. BUAD students apply for upper level no later than the last class
day of the semester before they expect to enter upper level. COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
NOTE: To enter upper level in the summer, all requirements must COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
be completed BEFORE the beginning of the FIRST SUMMER ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric
SESSION. Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3
c. Business students must successfully complete these three Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3
remaining lower-level Core Business Knowledge (CBK) courses
at Texas A&M during their first upper-level semester, unless
Spring
satisfactorily completed prior to upper-level entry:
Code Title Semester ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
3
Credit MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
2
Hours American history (p. 25) 3
ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3 Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information 3 Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3
Systems Semester Credit Hours 15
MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of 3 Second Year
Business
Fall
d. Students are encouraged to complete the freshman and ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3
sophomore sequence of courses as listed under Curriculum ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3
in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information Systems 3
business courses in the semester for which they have applied for 2
upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level
Communication 3
240 Business - Minor
Select one of the following: Fourth Year

COMM 203 Public Speaking Fall
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions BUSN 484 Internship 3
2
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate General elective 3
2
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric General elective 3
4
Semester Credit Hours 15 Upper-Division Business Elective 3
4
Spring Upper-Division Business Elective 3
ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of Business 3 Spring
2 5
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 MGMT 466 Strategic Management 3
2
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 General elective 3
3
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3 International elective 3
4
Semester Credit Hours 15 Upper-Division Business Elective 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 60 Semester Credit Hours 12
1
MATH 141, MATH 148, MATH 152, MATH 166 and MATH 172 will be
accepted in lieu of MATH 140. 1
Five of the nine Common Body of Knowledge classes listed must
2
For those students under ROTC contract, see Requirement 7 of the be taken as honors: ACCT 229, ACCT 230, FINC 341, ISTM 210,
"Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree" (p. 27). SCMT 303, SCMT 364, MGMT 211, MGMT 363, MKTG 321.
3 2
MATH 131, MATH 147, MATH 151 and MATH 171 will be accepted in Elective courses are open to any course offered for University
lieu of MATH 142. credit, except ACCT 209, ACCT 210, FINC 409, IBUS 301, ISTM 209,
KINE 198, MGMT 209, MGMT 309, MKTG 409, SCMT 309. Additional
Management Information Systems: Students intending to major in restrictions may apply: see academic advisor for information. May be
Management Information Systems must add ISTM 250 Business taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Programming Logic and Design (3 credits) to sophomore year curriculum 3
Six hours required. A complete list of approved courses is available
in Business (lower level). The creative arts elective or a communication in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Room 238, Wehner Building.
elective can be taken during the junior year. In the BBA curricula, the 6 hours of approved international elective
courses simultaneously fulfill the University's International and
Business Honors: Students admitted to Business Honors must add
Cultural Diversity Graduation requirement.
(1) BUSN 125 Business Learning Community I (3 credits) to the freshman
4
year curriculum and (2) BUSN 225 Business Competency (3 credits) to Any 300- or 400-level business course (ACCT, FINC, IBUS, ISTM,
the sophomore year curriculum in Business (lower level). The creative MGMT, MKTG, SCMT) except FINC 341, 409; MGMT 309, 363, 466;
arts elective and a communication elective can be taken during the junior MKTG 321, 409; SCMT 303, 309, 364. At least one course must be
year. designated as writing designated (W) or oral communication (C). Select
in consultation with an academic advisor.
Finance: Students intending to major in Finance must add FINC 210 to 5
Must be taken as honors.
freshman year curriculum in Business (lower-level). The general elective
taken in the senior year can be reduced by 1 credit.
Total Program Hours 120
Upper-Level Business Honors Program Business - Minor
Third Year
Mays Business School offers a business minor for undergraduate non-
Fall Semester business majors.
Credit
Hours Students interested in pursuing a future MBA may find that when
1 combined with appropriate statistics and economics coursework, the
FINC 341 Business Finance 3
MKTG 321 Marketing
1
3 business minor provides a foundational knowledge in the basic aspects
1 of business required by most MBA programs.
2
General elective 3 Students applying for a business minor must have a 2.0 or better
3 overall GPA. Application is made in the student’s home college or major
International elective 3
department.
Spring
1
1 The minor in business consists of six specific courses chosen to
SCMT 364 Operations Management 3
4 develop a foundational knowledge in the basic aspects of business,
Upper-Division Business Elective 3
including accounting, finance, management, marketing, and management
4
Upper-Division Business Elective 3 information systems.
241
The courses listed below constitute the 18 hours required for a minor in IBUS 457/ Global Entrepreneurship
business. MGMT 457
IBUS 458 International Negotiations
IBUS 459 Latin American Markets
Hours
MGMT 450/International Environment of
ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles (or 3
IBUS 450 Business
TCCNS ACCT 2301 or 2401)
MGMT 452/International Management
IBUS 452
Concepts
MKTG 401/ Global Marketing
3 IBUS 401
(or Blinn College BUSI 2371)
1 MKTG 402/ International Marketing: Study
1 IBUS 402 Abroad
1 Select three of the following electives focused on 9
Europe:
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 ECON 320 Economic Development of Europe
1 HIST 336 Europe Since 1919
courses or substitutions will be allowed. HIST 338 The Rise of the European Middle
2 Class
but can demonstrate mastery of the concepts. See dars.tamu.edu/ HIST 355/ Modern China
testing. ASIA 355
3 HIST 339 Eastern Europe Since 1453
MGMT 212 cannot be used to meet this requirement.
HIST 421 European Intellectual History in the
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in each course listed above to Twentieth Century
be awarded the business minor and receive transcript recognition. HIST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern
WGST 477 European History
European Union Business - POLS 322 Western European Government and
Certificate Politics
POLS 432 The Politics of European Union
The Certificate in European Business (EUB) is designed to provide Mays Total Semester Credit Hours 21
Business School undergraduate students seeking a BBA degree the
opportunity to gain a better understanding of European business by 1
IBUS 456 or another course that focuses specifically on conducting
studying its history, politics, and business models. business in the European Union. Must have prior approval.
2
The EUB requires 21 credit hours of course work that can be integrated Three hours must be taken in the student's business major.
3
as part of the BBA business curriculum. Also, a European Union Either AGEC 452 or AGEC 453 is required for AGBU majors.
(EU) international experience is required along with demonstration of the
ability to conduct business transactions in an EU language (other than Approved European Union Experience
English).
An approved international experience in an EU country: 1 month
minimum. Options available include:
• Mays or university-wide reciprocal exchange program
Hours • Mays or TAMU study abroad program or field trip.
Required Courses • International internship (for IBUS 484 credit)
One course on European business:

1
3 • Other study abroad or volunteer program (with prior approval)
Foreign Language Competence

IBUS 456 European Integration and Business
1
Select three of the following international business 9 To determine competence in a non-English European Union language, a
2 student must pass an oral competency exam in their desired EU language
courses:
as administered by a Mays faculty member, or pass a designated
ACCT 445/ International Accounting
proficiency exam upon completion of the European Union experience.
IBUS 445
AGEC 452 International Trade and Agriculture
3 International Business Studies -
AGEC 453 International Agribusiness
Marketing
3 Certificate
FINC 445/ International Finance The Certificate in International Business Studies (IBS) is designed to offer
IBUS 446 Mays Business School undergraduate students seeking a BBA degree the
IBUS 455 Asian Business Environment
242 International Business Studies - Certificate
opportunity to study international business and other cultures to develop GEOG 311 Cultural Geography
a knowledge foundation to meet global business challenges. GEOG 320 The Middle East
The IBS requires 18 credit hours of course work that can be integrated as GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America
part of the BBA business curriculum. Also, an international experience is GERM 322 German Culture and Civilization II
required. Students who pursue the IBS certificate program must HIST 210 Russian Civilization
complete all requirements prior to graduation. HIST 305 Mexican-American History 1848-
Present
Program Requirements HIST 336 Europe Since 1919
Code Title Semester Credit HIST 339 Eastern Europe Since 1453
Hours HIST 342 Latin America Since 1810
Select four of the following international business 12 HIST 345/ Modern Africa
1
courses: AFST 345
ACCT 445/ International Accounting HIST 346/ History of South Africa
IBUS 445 AFST 346
AGEC 452 International Trade and Agriculture HIST 348 Modern Middle East
2
HIST 352/ Modern East Asia
AGEC 453 International Agribusiness ASIA 352
2
Marketing HIST 355/ Modern China
FINC 445/ International Finance ASIA 355
IBUS 446 HIST 356/ Twentieth Century Japan
IBUS 455 Asian Business Environment ASIA 356
IBUS 456 European Integration and Business HIST 402 Germany Since 1815
IBUS 457/ Global Entrepreneurship HIST 407 History of France Since 1815
MGMT 457 HIST 412 Soviet Union 1917-1991
IBUS 458 International Negotiations HIST 439 Twentieth Century Britain
IBUS 459 Latin American Markets HIST 440 Latin American Cultural and
MGMT 450/International Environment of Intellectual History
IBUS 450 Business HIST 441 History of Mexico, 1821 to the
MGMT 452/International Management Present
IBUS 452 HIST 449 History of Brazil, 1822 to the
MKTG 401/ Global Marketing Present
IBUS 401 HIST 464 International Developments Since
MKTG 402/ International Marketing: Study 1918
IBUS 402 Abroad HIST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern
Select one of the following options: 6 WGST 477 European History
3
Option 1: Foreign language POLS 322 Western European Government and
Option 2: Any two of the non-business Politics
4
international courses below: POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America
AGEC 452 International Trade and Agriculture POLS 324 Politics of Global Inequality
AGEC 453 International Agribusiness POLS 338 Government and Politics of the
Marketing Former Soviet Union
ANTH 205 Peoples and Cultures of the World POLS 365/ Asian Governments and Politics
ANTH 300 Cultural Change and Development ASIA 365
ANTH 314 Agrarian Peasant Societies SOCI 325/ International Business Behavior
COMM 335 Intercultural Communication ASIA 325
ECON 320 Economic Development of Europe SOCI 329/ Pacific Rim Business Behavior
ASIA 329
ECON 324 Comparative Economic Systems
SPAN 312 Hispanic Culture and Civilization:
ECON 330 Economic Development
18th Century to Present
FREN 301 French Society and Culture in
SPAN 320 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
Evolution
SPAN 410 Hispanic Film
FREN 322 French Literature II
SPAN 411 Contemporary Hispanic Society and
FREN 336 Politics, Culture and Society in
Culture
Contemporary France
SPAN 412 U.S. Hispanic Writers
FREN 418 Seminar in French Civilization
SPAN 421 Spanish Language Poetry
243
SPAN 450 Contemporary Spanish and MGMT 452/International Management

Spanish-American Literature IBUS 452
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 MGMT 453/Emerging Economies: Brazil, Russia,
IBUS 453 India, China
1
Three hours must be taken in the student's business major. Business MGMT 457/Global Entrepreneurship
courses taken through Mays and university-wide exchange may also IBUS 457
be approved. MKTG 401/ Global Marketing
2
Either course is required for AGBU majors. IBUS 401
3
Must be the same language (e.g. SPAN 101 & SPAN 102) and taken MKTG 402/ International Marketing: Study
at the university level. Credit-by-exam not allowed. IBUS 402 Abroad
4
Non-business courses taken abroad as part of a TAMU faculty-led, MKTG 403/ International Market Entry
semester exchange program, or through direct enrollment in a foreign IBUS 403 Strategies
institution may also be used to satisfy this requirement. SCMT 340 Global Supply Chain Management
Select three of the following electives focused on 9
Approved International Experience Latin America:
An approved international experience, one month minimum, is required. AGEC 452 International Trade and Agriculture
Options available include: AGEC 453 International Agribusiness
Marketing
• Mays or university-wide reciprocal exchange program
ANTH 308 Archaeology of Mesoamerica
• Mays or TAMU study abroad program or field trip
ECON 312 Poverty, Inequality and Social Policy
• International internship (for IBUS 484 credit)
• Other study abroad or volunteer program (with prior approval)
GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America
Latin American Business - Certificate HIST 304

HIST 305
Mexican-American Frontier to 1848
Mexican-American History 1848-
The Certificate in Latin American Business (LAB) is designed to provide Present
Mays Business School undergraduate students seeking a BBA degree the
HIST 341 Latin America to 1810
opportunity to gain a better understanding of Latin American business by
HIST 342 Latin America Since 1810
studying its history, politics and business models.
HIST 440 Latin American Cultural and
The LAB requires 21 credit hours of course work that can be integrated as Intellectual History
part of the BBA business curriculum. Also, a Latin American international HIST 441 History of Mexico, 1821 to the
experience is required along with demonstration of the ability to conduct Present
business transactions in Spanish or Portuguese.
POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America
Students who pursue the LAB certificate program must complete all POLS 362 Latin American Political Thought
requirements prior to graduation. SPAN 311 Hispanic Culture and Civilization to
the 18th Century
Program Requirements SPAN 312 Hispanic Culture and Civilization:
Hours SPAN 410 Hispanic Film
One course on Latin American business:
1
3 SPAN 411 Contemporary Hispanic Society and
1 Culture
IBUS 459 Latin American Markets
Select three of the following international business 9 Total Semester Credit Hours 21
2
courses: 1
IBUS 459 or another course that focuses specifically on conducting
ACCT 445/ International Accounting
business in Latin America (must have prior approval).
IBUS 445 2
Three hours must be taken in the student's business major.
FINC 445/ International Finance
Approved Latin American Experience

IBUS 446
IBUS 455 Asian Business Environment
An approved international experience in a Latin American country, a
IBUS 456 European Integration and Business
minimum of 1 month. Options available include:
IBUS 458 International Negotiations
IBUS 460 Academy for Future International • Mays or university-wide reciprocal exchange program
Leaders • Mays or TAMU study abroad program or field trip
IBUS 484 International Business Internship • International internship (for IBUS 484 credit)
IBUS 489 Special Topics in... • Other study abroad or volunteer program (with prior approval)
MGMT 450/International Environment of
IBUS 450 Business
244 Nonprofit and Social Innovation - Certificate
Foreign Language Competence Department of Accounting

To determine competence in Spanish or Portuguese, a student must pass
The accounting profession continues to be recognized as one of the
an oral competency exam administered by a Mays faculty member,
world’s leading professions and as one offering many opportunities for
or pass a designated proficiency exam upon completion of the Latin
a challenging career. The major challenge confronting the accounting
American experience.
profession today is the continuous development of accounting and
Nonprofit and Social Innovation -

information systems that can be utilized by business firms operating in
an increasingly complex global environment. Within this environment,
Certificate business firms and government units are generating and utilizing
information at an accelerating rate.
The Certificate in Nonprofit and Social Innovation provides students with
A degree in accounting provides the opportunity for entry into a career
high-impact educational opportunities that will equip them to contribute
offering a variety of different and challenging paths. Many accounting
positively to nonprofit and social purpose organizations.
graduates are employed by public accounting firms that provide
The certificate includes 13 hours of coursework and an internship assurance, tax and other services to all types of organizations. Other
with a social purpose organization (nonprofit or for profit) that will accounting graduates pursue careers with business firms and financial
enhance a student's undergraduate education to include preparation for institutions, with all levels of government and as accounting educators.
occupations, service roles, and graduate study. All of these careers provide an opportunity to earn the Certified Public
Accountant (CPA) license and to serve society by maintaining the highest
Organizations around the world are increasingly recognizing the levels of integrity. The program listed in the following tables for the
importance of addressing societal challenges. This certificate allows junior and senior years leads to the Bachelor in Business Administration
students to contribute toward the goal of advancing the world’s (BBA) degree. This degree program provides the minimum credentials
prosperity. necessary for entry into most accounting careers. However, the BBA
degree does not meet the requirements to sit for the CPA examination in
Program Requirements Texas.
Code Title Semester Credit The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Hours recognizes the need for technically competent graduates entering
Required Courses the accounting profession. In response to the recommendations of
1 the AICPA, other professional accounting organizations, and many
BUSN 232 Resource Development 3
professional accounting firms, the State of Texas requires candidates
or BUSN 489 or Special Topics in...
2 for the CPA certificate to have a minimum of 150 semester hours of
BUSN 302 Nonprofit Perspectives 1
college coursework, including at least 36 hours of accounting courses.
MGMT 432 Managing the Nonprofit 3 As a consequence, highly motivated students are encouraged to give
Organization serious consideration to pursuing advanced studies at the graduate level
Elective Courses to enhance their potential for a successful accounting career.
The Department of Accounting offers an integrated Professional Program
BUSN 489 Special Topics in... (Strategic
that students enter during their junior year. The Professional Program
Philanthropy)
offers a curriculum integrating undergraduate and graduate education.
EHRD 479 Grants and Contracts Graduates receive a BBA and a Master of Science degree (MS). This
MGMT 460 Managing Projects program offers opportunities for successful and motivated students to
MKTG 440 Services Marketing pursue academic coursework that challenges both their interests and
MKTG 432 Corporate Social Responsibility abilities. The courses are taught by experienced faculty with superior
teaching and professional credentials and are limited in class size.
Community Development The objectives of the Professional Program include developing sound
Total Semester Credit Hours 13 conceptual, technical, analytical and communication skills that are
required for success in the accounting profession. The program
1
BUSN 489 Strategic Philanthropy. develops decision making and teamwork skills through extensive
2
The Nonprofit Sector or Business Solutions to Solve Social Problems. use of discussions and case studies. The program enables the
student to select a specialization in assurance services/information
An internship with a social purpose organization (nonprofit or for-profit) management, information systems, financial management, marketing,
is required. The internship does not need to be taken for academic entrepreneurship, or taxation. Each track offers the student an
credit. An internship completed for a student's major (e.g., MGMT 484, opportunity to participate in a professional accounting internship.
MKTG 484, FINC 484, ISTM 484, SCMT 484 or ACCT 484) may be applied
to this certificate provided it is with a social purpose organization The department also offers a traditional Master’s Program (MS in
(nonprofit or for-profit). The internship must offer meaningful, Accounting) that students enter after completion of the Bachelor’s
professional-level opportunities to apply business knowledge and skills. degree. For more details about the Professional Program or the Master’s
Program, refer to the Texas A&M University Graduate and Professional
Exceptions based on course offerings require Certificate Coordinator Catalog or contact the director of the Professional Program in the
approval. Department of Accounting.
245
Faculty Knoop, Jacqueline D, Lecturer

Accounting
Ahmed, Anwer S, Professor MS, Texas A&M University, 1997
Accounting
PHD, University of Rochester, 1992 Larkin, Ryan E, Senior Lecturer
Accounting
Allen, Natalie L, Senior Lecturer MAC, University of Utah, 2002
Accounting
MS, Texas A&M University, 1988 Lassila, Dennis R, Professor
Accounting
Barrett, Jeannie, Senior Lecturer PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1981
Accounting
MBA, Sam Houston State University, 2002 Loudder, Martha L, Professor
Accounting
Benjamin, James J, Professor PHD, Arizona State University, 1990
Accounting
PHD, Indiana University, 1972 McAnally, Mary L, Professor
Accounting
Blasor, Tara N, Lecturer PHD, Stanford University, 2011
Accounting
MS, Texas A&M University, 2007 McGowan, Annie L, Associate Professor
Accounting
Cline, Kayla M, Lecturer PHD, University of North Texas, 1994
Accounting
MA, Texas A&M University, 2010 McGuire, Sean T, Associate Professor
Accounting
Diaz, Michelle C, Clinical Assistant Professor PHD, University of Georgia, 2008
Accounting
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2005 Moore, Morgan E, Lecturer
Accounting
Ege, Matthew S, Assistant Professor MAC, The University of Texas at Austin, 2008
Accounting
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2013 Nafstad, April D, Lecturer
Accounting
Farmer, Karen C, Lecturer MS, Texas A&M University, 1997
Accounting
MS, Texas A&M University, 2009 Ray, Korok, Associate Professor
Accounting
Flagg, James C, Associate Professor PHD, Standord Graduate School of Business, 2004
Accounting
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1988 Redman, Karen S, Executive Professor
Accounting
Foster, Courtney E, Lecturer BBA, Texas A&M University, 1980
Accounting
MS, Texas A&M University, 2008 Rees, Lynn L, Professor
Accounting
Garza, Brent, Assistant Professor PHD, Arizona State University, 1993
Accounting
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2017 Rhodes, Adrienne C, Assistant Professor
Accounting
Grossman, Steven D, Associate Professor PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2008
Accounting
PHD, Tufts University, 1972 Rice, Sarah C, Associate Professor
Accounting
Head, Michael J, Lecturer PHD, The Ohio State University, 2007
Accounting
BS, University of Missouri - Columbia, 1980 Roach, Kevin F, Executive Professor
Accounting
Hepfer, Bradford F, Assistant Professor BS, State University of New York at Albany, 1973
Accounting
PHD, The University of Iowa, 2016 Robinson, John R, Professor
Accounting
Kinney, Michael R, Associate Professor PHD, University of Michigan, 1981
Accounting JD, University of Michigan, 1979
246 Accounting - BBA
Sanders, Joan T, Senior Lecturer

Accounting
Accounting - BBA
Upper-level Entry Requirements and
Sharp, Nathan Y, Associate Professor
Accounting
Application Procedures
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2007 Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements
enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business)
Shaub, Michael K, Clinical Professor classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior-
Accounting and senior-level business courses is limited to those who have been
PHD, Texas Tech University, 1989 admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one
of the seven majors (B.B.A.: accounting, business honors, finance,
Stasny, Mary A, Senior Lecturer management, management information systems, marketing, and supply
Accounting chain management) in the college.
Strawser, Jerry R, Professor management information systems, marketing, and supply chain
Accounting management) upper-level entry requirements and application procedures
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1985 are as follows:
Strawser, Robert H, Professor 1. To be admitted to an upper-level major, a student must be admitted to
Accounting Mays Business School and have:
PHD, University of Maryland, 1969 a. Satisfactorily completed the following five courses:
Swanson, Edward P, Professor Code Title Semester
Accounting Credit
PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1977 Hours
Torno, Tim D, Executive Professor ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
Accounting
MBA, Texas A&M University, 1993
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3
Tse, Senyo Y, Professor Social Sciences
Accounting MATH 142 Business Calculus (or its 3
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1983 equivalent)
Wang, Dechun, Associate Professor b. BUAD students apply for upper level no later than the last class
Accounting day of the semester before they expect to enter upper level.
PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2004 NOTE: To enter upper level in the summer, all requirements must
be completed BEFORE the beginning of the FIRST SUMMER
Weaver, Constance D, Professor
SESSION.
Accounting
PHD, Arizona State University, 1997 c. Business students must successfully complete these three
Wolfe, Christopher J, Professor at Texas A&M during their first upper-level semester, unless
Accounting satisfactorily completed prior to upper-level entry:
PHD, Kent State University, 1984 Code Title Semester
Credit
Yust, Christopher G, Assistant Professor Hours
Accounting
ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information 3
Majors Systems
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (p. 246) Business
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master of
Financial Management, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 248) d. Students are encouraged to complete the freshman and
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master of sophomore sequence of courses as listed under Curriculum
Science, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 249) in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level
business courses in the semester for which they have applied for
Certificates upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level
requirements shall not be permitted to remain registered in upper-
• Energy Accounting Certificate (p. 249) level business classes.
• Internal Audit Certificate (p. 250)
2. Transfer students: Transfer students admitted to Mays Business
School will be classified as BUAD (lower-level Business) students
247
until they complete all requirements listed previously in item 1, at ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric
which time they may apply for admission to an upper-level major field Semester Credit Hours 15
Spring
when admitted to Mays Business School if, and only if, they meet all
upper-level requirements at that time. ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3
3. Change of curriculum students: Texas A&M students who change MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of Business 3
2
curriculum into Mays Business School from another college or POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
department at the University will be classified as BUAD (lower- Creative arts (p. 24) 3
level Business) students until they complete all requirements listed Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3
previously in item 1. Change of curriculum students who, when
admitted to the business school, qualify to apply for admission to
upper level may do so. Total Semester Credit Hours 60
4. Preference for available seats in junior- and senior-level business 1
courses will be given to students who have been admitted to a degree
accepted in lieu of MATH 140.
granting major in Mays Business School. All ineligible students 2
who pre-register for upper-level business classes are subject to For those students under ROTC contract, see Requirement 7 of the
cancellation of their registration in these courses. "Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree" (p. 27).
3
MATH 131, MATH 147, MATH 151 and MATH 171 will be accepted in
Program Requirements lieu of MATH 142.
Lower-Level Business Program (BUAD) Management Information Systems: Students intending to major in
Management Information Systems must add ISTM 250 Business
First Year Programming Logic and Design (3 credits) to sophomore year curriculum
Fall Semester in Business (lower level). The creative arts elective or a communication
Credit elective can be taken during the junior year.
Hours
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social 3
1 (1) BUSN 125 Business Learning Community I (3 credits) to the freshman
Sciences
2
year curriculum and (2) BUSN 225 Business Competency (3 credits) to
American history (p. 25) 3 the sophomore year curriculum in Business (lower level). The creative
Communication 3 arts elective and a communication elective can be taken during the junior
Select one of the following: year.
Finance: Students intending to major in Finance must add FINC 210 to
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions freshman year curriculum in Business (lower-level). The general elective
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate taken in the senior year can be reduced by 1 credit.
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3 Upper-Level Accounting Program
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3 Third Year
Semester Credit Hours 15 Fall Semester
Spring Credit

3
3 ACCT 327 Financial Reporting I 3

2
3 FINC 341 Business Finance 3
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 MKTG 321 Marketing 3
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3 SCMT 303 Statistical Methods 3

1
Semester Credit Hours 15 International elective 3
Fall Spring
ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3 ACCT 322 Professional Development Seminar – BBA 1
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 ACCT 328 Financial Reporting II 3
ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information Systems 3 ACCT 329 Cost Management and Analysis 3

2
3 ACCT 421 Critical Communication Skills for 2
2
Accountants
Communication 3
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
248 Accounting- 5-Year Bachelor of Business Administration/Master of Financial Management
Fourth Year Program Requirements

Fall
Third Year
ACCT 405 Income Tax 3
Fall Semester
ACCT 427 Accounting and Financial Information 3
Credit
Systems
Hours
MGMT 212 Business Law 3
3
ACCT 327 Financial Reporting I 3
General electives 6
Spring
2
ACCT 407 Auditing 3 1
International Elective 3
MGMT 466 Strategic Management 3
1
3
Spring
General electives 6
ACCT 322 Professional Development Seminar – BBA 1
ACCT 328 Financial Reporting II 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 60 ACCT 329 Cost Management and Analysis 3
1 ACCT 421 Critical Communication Skills for 2
Six hours required. A complete list of approved courses is available 2
Accountants
in the Undergraduate Program Office, Room 238, Wehner Building.
In the BBA curricula, the 6 hours of approved international elective MGMT 363 Managing People in Organizations 3
courses simultaneously fulfill the University's International and SCMT 364 Operations Management 3
Cultural Diversity Graduation requirement. Semester Credit Hours 15
2
This course is an approved writing-designated (W) or oral Fourth Year
communication (C) business course. See your academic advisor for Fall
additional information.
3 ACCT 405 Income Tax 3
General elective courses are open to any course offered for
ACCT 427 Accounting and Financial Information 3
University credit, except ACCT 209, ACCT 210, FINC 409, IBUS 301,
Systems
ISTM 209, KINE 198, MGMT 209, MGMT 309, MKTG 409, SCMT 309.
Additional restrictions may apply: see academic advisor for MGMT 212 Business Law 3
3
information. May be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. General Elective 6
No more than 33 hours of accounting courses may be applied toward the
Spring
undergraduate degree. 2
ACCT 407 Auditing 3
See Department of Accounting advisors for more information on the MGMT 466 Strategic Management 3
requirements to sit for the CPA examination. International Elective
1
3
3
Professional Program students will follow the degree plan coordinated by General Electives 6
the Professional Program office. Semester Credit Hours 15
Fifth Year
Professional Program students will substitute ACCT 321 to replace 2
Fall
hours of General electives.
4
Graduate Coursework 36
Accounting- 5-Year Bachelor of Semester Credit Hours 36
Business Administration/Master of Total Semester Credit Hours 96
Financial Management
1
In the BBA curricula, the six hours of approved international elective
Overview courses simultaneously fulfill the University's International and
The Department of Accounting offers a 5-year program with a Bachelor Cultural Diversity Graduation requirement.
of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Financial 2
This course is an approved writing-designated (W) or oral
Management. communication (C) business course. See your academic advisor for
3
University credit, except ACCT 209, ACCT 210, FINC 409, IBUS 301,
ISTM 209, KINE 198, MGMT 209, MGMT 309, MKTG 409, SCMT 309.
Additional restrictions may apply: see academic advisor for
information. May be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
249
4
Students will follow the graduate coursework coordinated by the MGMT 466 Strategic Management 3
Professional Program office (http://mays.tamu.edu/professional- 1
program/overview). 3
General elective 6
No more than 33 hours of accounting courses may be applied toward the Semester Credit Hours 15
undergraduate degree. Fifth Year
Fall
See Department of Accounting advisors for more information on the 4
Graduate Coursework 36
requirements to sit for the CPA examination.
Professional Program students will substitute ACCT 321 to replace two
hours of General electives.
1
Accounting- 5-Year Bachelor of In the BBA curricula, the 6 hours of approved international elective
courses simultaneously fulfill the University's International and
Business Administration/Master of 2
Cultural Diversity Graduation requirement.
Science communication (C) business course. See your academic advisor for
Overview 3
The Department of Accounting offers a 5-year Bachelor of Business University credit, except ACCT 209, ACCT 210, FINC 409, IBUS 301,
Administration and Master of Science degree program. ISTM 209, KINE 198, MGMT 209, MGMT 309, MKTG 409, SCMT 309.
Additional restrictions may apply: see academic advisor for
Program Requirements information. May be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
4
Students will follow the graduate coursework coordinated by the
Upper-Level Accounting Program
Professional Program office (http://mays.tamu.edu/professional-
program/overview).
Third Year
Fall Semester No more than 33 hours of accounting courses may be applied toward the
Credit undergraduate degree.
Hours
ACCT 327 Financial Reporting I 3 See Department of Accounting advisors for more information on the
requirements to sit for the CPA examination.
MKTG 321 Marketing 3 Professional Program students will substitute ACCT 321 to replace 2
SCMT 303 Statistical Methods 3 hours of General electives.
1
Spring
ACCT 322 Professional Development Seminar – BBA 1
Energy Accounting - Certificate
The Certificate in Energy Accounting offers Mays BBA undergraduate
students a chance to set themselves apart and find a place in an exciting,
ACCT 329 Cost Management and Analysis 3
competitive industry that provides a wide variety of opportunities –
ACCT 421 Critical Communication Skills for 2 including international experiences. This program is designed to give
Accountants students high impact learning experiences related to the energy industry.
All requirements for the program must be completed prior to graduation.
A certificate notation will be added to the official transcript upon
graduation.
Fourth Year
Fall Program Requirements
ACCT 405 Income Tax 3
ACCT 427 Accounting and Financial Information 3 Hours
Systems
Required Courses
MGMT 212 Business Law 3
3
General Electives 6
ACCT 403 Energy Accounting 3
or ACCT 603 or Energy Accounting
Spring
ACCT 484 Accounting Internship 3
ACCT 407 Auditing 3
or FINC 484 or Professional Internship
250 Internal Audit - Certificate
BUSN 302 Nonprofit Perspectives (Energy 1 gauging financial success. In the area of Investments, theoretical
Industry) and practical models help assess risks and rewards of stocks, bonds,
1
3 derivatives, and other “financial assets” (individually and in portfolios), as
well as the financial health of firms and institutions offering them to the
AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural
investing public. The area of Markets and Institutions explores the ways
Resource Economics
in which bankers, brokers, and other financial institutions convert savings
AGEC 402 Survey of International Agricultural
into productive capital.
Economics: Study Abroad
AGEC 422 Land Economics Mays finance graduates with good academic records place well in all
BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental these areas, as well as in graduate and professional schools. They work
Sciences in industry, on Wall Street, in major banking and consulting firms, and as
wealth managers. Accordingly, the Department of Finance emphasizes
scholarship in its faculty, professionalism in its programs, and innovation
Students
2 in its relationships with employers and mentors.
ECON 433 Energy Markets and Policy
ENGR 101 Energy: Resources, Utilization and The Department of Finance offers three certificate programs for BBA
Importance to Society business majors. Each program is designed to complement the student’s
GEOG 203 Planet Earth degree by providing a concentrated course of study and participation in
experiential learning opportunities or internships in the selected area.
GEOG 309 Geography of Energy
Faculty
Bouwman, Christa, Associate Professor
HIST 359 American Environmental History
Finance
HIST 360 History of Energy in America
PHD, University of Michigan, 2005
RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources
RENR 400 Study Abroad in Natural Resources Chen, Yong, Associate Professor
Finance
PHD, Boston College, 2007
1
Course availability will vary each semester. For a complete list Donnell, Cydney C, Executive Professor
of prescribed electives, please contact an Academic Advisor or Finance
the Certificate in Energy Accounting coordinator. MBA, Southern Methodist University, 1982
2
May take ECON 633 as an elective.
Dye, Richard T, Clinical Professor
Internal Audit - Certificate Finance

The Department of Accounting offers an Internal Audit Certificate.
Elmore, Otis E, Senior Lecturer
Finance
Program Requirements JD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1976
Must be BBA or MS in Accounting.
Erturk, Bilal, Visiting Assistant Professor
Code Title Semester Credit Finance
Hours PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006
ACCT 407 Auditing 3
Garey, William D, Executive Professor
ACCT 408 Internal Auditing 3 Finance
ACCT 410 Fraud Examination 3 MBA, University of Houston - Clear Lake, 1980
1
ACCT 450 Accounting Ethics 3
1 Gaspar, Julian, Clinical Professor
ACCT 484 Accounting Internship 3
Finance
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 PHD, Georgetown University, 1981
1
May also take ACCT 650 and ACCT 684. Gilliland, Charles E., Clinical Professor
Finance
Department of Finance PHD, Texas A&M University, 1983
Guyton, Sally C, Senior Lecturer

The business enterprise must raise capital, use it to maximum advantage,
Finance
and reward investors. Finance is the set of management challenges (and
MBA, The University of Texas at Austin, 1982
career opportunities) concerned with succeeding at these tasks.
Hallermann, Detlef, Clinical Professor
The finance major involves both required and elective courses in three
Finance
areas. The area of Corporate Finance encompasses tools and techniques
PHD, Colorado School of Mines, 1999
for valuing productive assets, choosing ways of funding them, and
251
Harris IV, T. Britton, Executive Professor Sorescu, Sorin M, Professor

Finance Finance
BBA, Texas A&M University, 1980 PHD, University of Florida, 1996
Hercot, Philippe, Executive Professor Tebeaux, William J, Executive Professor

Finance Finance
MBA, Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, 1993 MBA, University of Houston, 1971
Johnson, Shane A, Professor White, Edward C, Executive Professor

Finance Finance
PHD, Louisiana State University, 1991 MBA, University of Hawaii, 1972
Kim, Hwagyun, Associate Professor Wolken, Lawrence C, Senior Professor

Finance Finance
PHD, University of Chicago, 2003 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1972
Kolari, James, Professor Wu, Wei, Assistant Professor

Finance Finance
PHD, Arizona State University, 1980 PHD, University of Chicago, 2015
Kolasinski, Adam C, Associate Professor Majors

Finance
PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006 • Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (p. 251)
Liu, Yan, Assistant Professor Certificates

Finance
PHD, Duke University, 2014 • Commercial Banking Certificate (p. 253)
• Investment Banking Certificate (p. 253)
Mahajan, Arvind, Regents Professor • Trading, Risk and Investments Certificate (p. 254)
Finance
PHD, Georgia State University, 1980
Finance - BBA
Martindale, Lanny R, Senior Lecturer
Finance Upper-level Entry Requirements and
JD, South Texas College of Law, 1995
Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements
McGrath, Karen M, Clinical Assistant Professor enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business)
Finance classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior-
PHD, University of Reading, 2015 and senior-level business courses is limited to those who have been
admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one
Mohseni, Mahdi, Assistant Professor of the seven majors (B.B.A.: accounting, business honors, finance,
Finance management, management information systems, marketing, and supply
PHD, Boston College, 2015 chain management) in the college.
Moore, Kevin M, Executive Professor The B.B.A. (accounting, business honors, finance, management,
Finance management information systems, marketing, and supply chain
MS, Johns Hopkins University, 2013 management) upper-level entry requirements and application procedures
MS, London School of Economics, 2000 are as follows:
MBA, The Wharton School, 1994
Peterson, John R, Clinical Assistant Professor Mays Business School and have:
Finance a. Satisfactorily completed the following five courses:
Code Title Semester
Rossi, Marco, Assistant Professor Credit
Finance Hours
PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2010 ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3
Skeie, David R, Assistant Professor
Finance
PHD, Princeton University, 2004 MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3
Social Sciences
MATH 142 Business Calculus (or its 3
equivalent)
252 Finance - BBA
b. BUAD students apply for upper level no later than the last class COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
day of the semester before they expect to enter upper level. COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
NOTE: To enter upper level in the summer, all requirements must
c. Business students must successfully complete these three
remaining lower-level Core Business Knowledge (CBK) courses Semester Credit Hours 15
at Texas A&M during their first upper-level semester, unless Spring
satisfactorily completed prior to upper-level entry: ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
Code Title Semester MATH 142 Business Calculus
3
3
Credit 2
Hours

Business Fall
d. Students are encouraged to complete the freshman and
sophomore sequence of courses as listed under Curriculum
2
business courses in the semester for which they have applied for POLS 206 American National Government 3
upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level Communication 3
requirements shall not be permitted to remain registered in upper- Select one of the following:
level business classes.
2. Transfer students: Transfer students admitted to Mays Business COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
School will be classified as BUAD (lower-level Business) students COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
which time they may apply for admission to an upper-level major field
Spring
2
3
Hours
Sciences
2 year curriculum and (2) BUSN 225 Business Competency (3 credits) to
the sophomore year curriculum in Business (lower level). The creative
253
5
Finance: Students intending to major in Finance must add FINC 210 to Elective courses are open to any course offered for University
freshman year curriculum in Business (lower-level). The general elective credit, except ACCT 209, ACCT 210, FINC 409, IBUS 301, ISTM 209,
taken in the senior year can be reduced by 1 credit. KINE 198, MGMT 209, MGMT 309, MKTG 409, SCMT 309. Additional
restrictions may apply: see academic advisor for information. May be
Upper-Level Finance Program taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Third Year
Fall Semester Commercial Banking - Certificate
Credit The Commercial Banking Program (CBP) is designed to equip BBA-
Hours Finance students with the banking and finance skills needed to
ACCT 327 Financial Reporting I 3 transition into banking careers and serve the personnel needs of banking
FINC 341 Business Finance 3 organizations in the state of Texas and the United States. The program
1 requires completion of prescribed coursework and a paid summer
FINC 350 Ethics in Financial Decision-Making 1
internship with a member bank. Business students must be U.S. citizens
or permanent residents.
Semester Credit Hours 13 Students who pursue the CBP must complete all program requirements
Spring prior to graduation. A certificate notation will be added to the
transcript after graduation.
FINC 351 Investment Analysis 3
FINC 361 Managerial Finance I 3
1
FINC 381 Money and Capital Markets 3
SCMT 364 Operations Management 3 Code Title Semester Credit
2 Hours
FINC 462 Commercial Bank Management 3
FINC 463 Seminar in Commercial Banking 3
Fourth Year
FINC 464 Commercial Credit Analysis 3
Fall
FINC 472 Real Estate Finance 3
3
Investment Banking - Certificate

Finance elective (p. 813) 3
4
Accounting elective (p. 697) The Investment Banking Program (AOWS iBank) is designed to acquaint
3 BBA-Finance and BBA-Business Honors/Finance undergraduate
Finance elective (p. 813)
General elective
5
3 students with the fundamentals of valuing publicly and privately held
firms, underwriting public and private offerings of debt and equity
securities, managing capital market risks, complying with SEC (Securities
Spring and Exchange Commission) and FINRA (Finance Industry Regulatory
MGMT 466 Strategic Management 3 Authority) regulations, and managing other financial services commonly
3
Finance elective (p. 813) 6 offered by investment banks.
5
General elective 5
2
Students who pursue the AOWS iBank must complete all program
International elective 3 requirements prior to graduation. A certificate notation will be added to
Semester Credit Hours 17 the transcript after graduation.
1
communication (C) business course. See your academic advisor for
Hours
2 ACCT 327 Financial Reporting I 3
in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Room 238, Wehner Building. FINC 443 Valuation 3
In the BBA curricula, the 6 hours of approved international elective FINC 465 Seminar in Investment Banking 3
courses simultaneously fulfill the University's International and Select two of the following: 6
Cultural Diversity Graduation requirement. FINC 427 Titans of Investing
3
Any 300- or 400-level finance course except FINC 341, FINC 350, FINC 449 Financial Modeling
FINC 409, and FINC 484.
4
FINC 466 Wall Street, Investment Banking and
Any 300- or 400-level accounting course except ACCT 315, ACCT 316, the Financial Markets
ACCT 327, and ACCT 328. Before enrolling in ACCT 489, students
FINC 489 Special Topics in... (Private Equity)
should consult with the finance department advisor.
254 Trading, Risk and Investments - Certificate
Trading, Risk and Investments - A list of recommended courses for each degree is available from the
Department of Information and Operations Management undergraduate
Certificate advisors (Room 330, Wehner Building).
The Trading, Risk and Investments Program (TRIP) is designed to prepare Faculty

BBA-Finance and BBA-Business Honors/Finance undergraduate students
Abbey, James D, Assistant Professor
in the fields of trading, investments and risk management by combining
Information & Operations Mgmt
exceptional class instruction with hands-on internship-based experience.
Two paid internships with different board member companies are
required. Business students must be U.S. citizens or permanent Agrawal, Anupam, Associate Professor
residents. Information & Operations Mgmt
PHD, INSEAD France, 2008
Students who pursue TRIP must complete all program requirements prior
to graduation. A certificate notation will be added to the transcript after Alexandar Angelus, Assistant Professor
graduation. Information & Operations Mgmt
PHD, Stanford University, 1997
Arreola-Risa, Antonio, Associate Professor
Hours
1 Becker, Aaron C, Clinical Assistant Professor
BUSN 392 Cooperative Education in Business 4
FINC 368 Trade Floor Dynamics 3
PHD, University of Oklahoma, 2009
FINC 485 Directed Studies ((Final 1
Presentation)) Boone, Edward F, Lecturer
Select three of the following: 9 Information & Operations Mgmt
FINC 422 Applied Investment Analysis MS, The Pennsylvania State University, 2000
MBA, University of Delaware, 1994
FINC 423 Options and Financial Futures
FINC 424 Trading Risk Management Curtsinger, Wanda F, Lecturer
FINC 425 Active Portfolio Management Information & Operations Mgmt
FINC 427 Titans of Investing PHD, Morehead State University, 2007
FINC 428 Fixed Income Analysis Darcey, Louise W, Senior Lecturer
FINC 443 Valuation Information & Operations Mgmt
FINC 446 Technical Analysis of Financial PHD, Texas A&M University, 1974
Markets
David Gomillion, Clinical Assistant Professor
FINC 448 Advanced Investments
FINC 449 Financial Modeling PHD, Florida State University, 2013
FINC 466 Wall Street, Investment Banking and
the Financial Markets Geismar, Harry N, Associate Professor
PHD, The University of Texas at Dallas, 2003
1
BUSN 392, a 2-credit course, is repeatable and must be taken
Heim, Gregory R, Associate Professor
two times. This certificate program requires completion of two
internships, with BUSN 392 enrollment required during each
internship period. A total of 4 credits earned through BUSN 392
enrollment is required. Jamieson, Thomas V, Executive Professor
Department of Information and PHD, Texas A&M University, 1978
Operations Management Jasperson, Jon L, Clinical Professor

The Department of Information and Operations Management offers PHD, Florida State University, 1999
two undergraduate degrees: a BBA degree in Management Information
Systems (MISY) and a BBA degree in Supply Chain Management (SCMT). Johnson, Robert E, Clinical Associate Professor
In each degree program, students learn how to use technology to make Information & Operations Mgmt
businesses more efficient, effective, and competitive. Coursework PHD, University of Rochester, 1989
includes both the technical and managerial aspects of MISY and SCMT
to ensure that students are well-equipped for successful careers in the
dynamic, global business environment.
255
Ketzenberg, Michael E, Associate Professor Toso De Araujo, Andre Luis, Clinical Assistant Professor
Information & Operations Mgmt Information & Operations Mgmt
PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000 PHD, The University of Oklahoma, 2004
Koufteros, Xenophon, Professor Whitcomb, Della K, Senior Lecturer

PHD, University of Toledo, 1995 MS, Texas A&M University, 1998
Kumar, Subodha, Professor Whitten, Gary D, Clinical Professor

PHD, The University of Texas at Dallas, 2001 DBA, Louisiana Tech University, 2004
Li, Ying, Clinical Assistant Professor Majors

PHD, University of Michigan, 2005 • Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information
Systems (p. 255)
Manley, Matthew T, Clinical Assistant Professor • Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management
Information & Operations Mgmt (p. 257)
PHD, Utah State University, 2012
Metters, Richard D, Professor Management Information Systems -

BBA
The Management Information Systems major produces graduates
Oliva, Rogelio, Professor
who are both business analysts (i.e., professionals who understand
accounting, marketing, finance, etc.) and information system specialists
(i.e., professionals who can implement information systems strategies).
Pappu, Madhav, Clinical Assistant Professor Graduates of the program possess the business, technical, and
Information & Operations Mgmt leadership skills to meet the challenges presented by rapidly evolving
PHD, University of Tennessee, 1999 information technology and the need to effectively incorporate this
technology into business strategy and day-to-day operations.
Phinney, Theresa M, Senior Lecturer
Information & Operations Mgmt Upper-level Entry Requirements and
MCS, Texas A&M University, 1984
Rangan, Sudarsan, Clinical Assistant Professor Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements
Information & Operations Mgmt enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business)
PHD, The University of Alabama, 2008 classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior-
and senior-level business courses is limited to those who have been
Sen, Arun, Professor
admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one
management, management information systems, marketing, and supply
Sen, Ravi, Associate Professor chain management) in the college.
management information systems, marketing, and supply chain
Shetty, Bala, Professor management) upper-level entry requirements and application procedures
Information & Operations Mgmt are as follows:
PHD, Southern Methodist University, 1985
Sriskandarajah, Chelliah, Professor Mays Business School and have:
Information & Operations Mgmt a. Satisfactorily completed the following five courses:
PHD, L'Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, 1986 Code Title Semester
Credit
Starnes, Robin C, Executive Professor Hours
MA, Texas A&M University, 1981
Stauffer, Jon M, Assistant Professor ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3
Information & Operations Mgmt MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3
PHD, Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, 2016 Social Sciences
equivalent)
256 Management Information Systems - BBA
b. BUAD students apply for upper level no later than the last class COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
day of the semester before they expect to enter upper level. COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
remaining lower-level Core Business Knowledge (CBK) courses Semester Credit Hours 15
at Texas A&M during their first upper-level semester, unless Spring
satisfactorily completed prior to upper-level entry: ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
Code Title Semester MATH 142 Business Calculus
3
3
Credit 2
Hours

Business Fall
2
business courses in the semester for which they have applied for POLS 206 American National Government 3
Spring
2
3
Hours
Sciences
257
4
Finance: Students intending to major in Finance must add FINC 210 to Select in consultation with a management information systems
freshman year curriculum in Business (lower-level). The general elective (MISY) academic advisor. A list of acceptable courses is available in
taken in the senior year can be reduced by 1 credit. the department academic advising office, 330 Wehner.
5
Elective courses are open to any course offered for University
Management Information Systems credit, except ACCT 209, ACCT 210, FINC 409, IBUS 301, ISTM 209,
Program KINE 198, MGMT 209, MGMT 309, MKTG 409, SCMT 309. Additional

Third Year taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours
Supply Chain Management - BBA
ISTM 281 Professional Development Information 1 The Supply Chain Management major prepares students for careers in
Systems Seminar designing and managing the activities that deliver products and services
to customers. Supply chain activities add direct value to the customer
ISTM 310 Network Communications and 3
and thus, are extremely valuable to firms. This major produces graduates
Infrastructure
with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work
ISTM 320 Business Systems Analysis and Design 3
in and coordinate team activities. Graduates possess the business,
SCMT 303 Statistical Methods 3 technical, and leadership skills needed to meet the challenges of the
SCMT 364 Operations Management 3 rapidly evolving global marketplace.
Spring Upper-level Entry Requirements and
ISTM 315 Database Programming 3 Application Procedures
ISTM 410 Management of Information Systems 3 Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements
ISTM 481 Information Systems Seminar 1 enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business)
2
MKTG 321 Marketing 3 classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior-
General elective
5
3 and senior-level business courses is limited to those who have been
3 admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one
Fourth Year chain management) in the college.
Fall
ISTM 415 Information Systems Capstone Project 3
ISTM 481 Information Systems Seminar 1 are as follows:
4 1. To be admitted to an upper-level major, a student must be admitted to
MISY Directed elective 3
5 Mays Business School and have:
General elective 3
Semester Credit Hours 16 Code Title Semester
Spring Credit
MGMT 466 Strategic Management 3 Hours
4 ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3
MISY Directed elective 3
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
General elective 3
3 MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 Social Sciences
equivalent)
1
ISTM 281 and ISTM 481 are cross-listed courses. Students must
take three semesters of ISTM 281/481 for a total of three credits.
2
day of the semester before they expect to enter upper level.
This course is an approved writing-designated (W) or oral NOTE: To enter upper level in the summer, all requirements must
communication (C) business course. See your academic advisor for be completed BEFORE the beginning of the FIRST SUMMER
additional information. SESSION.
3
A complete list of approved courses is available in the Undergraduate c. Business students must successfully complete these three
Advising Office, 238 Wehner Building. The six required hours remaining lower-level Core Business Knowledge (CBK) courses
simultaneously fulfill the University's International and Cultural at Texas A&M during their first upper-level semester, unless
Diversity Graduation requirement. satisfactorily completed prior to upper-level entry:
258 Supply Chain Management - BBA
3
Code Title Semester MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
Credit 2
Hours Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3 Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3
Systems
Second Year
Fall
Business
d. Students are encouraged to complete the freshman and ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3
sophomore sequence of courses as listed under Curriculum ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information Systems 3
in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level 2
level business classes. COMM 203 Public Speaking
which time they may apply for admission to an upper-level major field Semester Credit Hours 15
of study. Transfer students may immediately apply for upper-level Spring
upper-level requirements at that time.
MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of Business 3
3. Change of curriculum students: Texas A&M students who change 2
previously in item 1. Change of curriculum students who, when Semester Credit Hours 15
upper level may do so.
courses will be given to students who have been admitted to a degree accepted in lieu of MATH 140.
who pre-register for upper-level business classes are subject to
"Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree" (p. 27).
cancellation of their registration in these courses. 3
lieu of MATH 142.
Lower-Level Business Program (BUAD)
Management Information Systems: Students intending to major in
Hours
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social 3 (1) BUSN 125 Business Learning Community I (3 credits) to the freshman
1
Sciences year curriculum and (2) BUSN 225 Business Competency (3 credits) to
2
COMM 203 Public Speaking Finance: Students intending to major in Finance must add FINC 210 to
Spring
259
Upper-Level Supply Chain Management Department of Management

Program The BBA in Management offers a broad range of career opportunities.
Third Year A management student develops the ability to plan, organize, make
Fall Semester decisions, communicate, and lead effectively in a variety of work settings.
Credit Written and verbal communication, teamwork, and problem solving are
Hours emphasized.
MGMT 363 Managing People in Organizations 3 Management majors pursue a specialization, also called directed
1
MKTG 321 Marketing 3 elective track, that allows for a focused area of study in one of the five
SCMT 303 Statistical Methods 3 following areas.
• Consulting and General Management - This track will appeal to
2
General elective 3 students interested in problem-solving and helping individuals or
Semester Credit Hours 15 organizations as they maneuver the business environment, whether
Spring the student anticipates working in the consulting industry or in any
managerial role.
• Entrepreneurial Leadership - Designed for students interested
SCMT 340 Global Supply Chain Management 3
in learning the entrepreneurial process, the role of creativity in
SCMT 361 Operations Planning and Control 3
identifying and/or developing entrepreneurial opportunities, the
3
SCMT Directed elective (p. 955) 3 elements of a business plan, and the leadership practices associated
4
International elective 3 with successful organizations.
Semester Credit Hours 15 • Human Resource Management - A career in human resources allows
Fourth Year HR professionals to engage in the strategic management of an
organization’s human capital. Students in this track will learn how
Fall
1 HR professionals develop and implement workplace policies and
SCMT 300/ Business Communications I 1
initiatives regarding employee recruiting, selection, compensation,
ISYS 300
training & development, performance management, career planning,
SCMT 335 Sourcing and Procurement 3 and employee & labor relations.
SCMT 345 Business Process Design 3 • Nonprofit Management - For students seeking to invest themselves in
3
SCMT Directed elective (p. 955) 3 a mission beyond profit-making and into the realm of social change
2
General elective 5 for charitable, educational, religious, scientific, and other “public
Semester Credit Hours 15 good” causes and organizations.
Spring • Pre-Law - This track will expose students to opportunities that

combine law and business, and could include careers in corporate
law, international affairs, public policy, and conflict resolution, to
SCMT 465 Information Technology for Supply Chain 3 name a few. Many students in this track will pursue a law or other
Management advanced degree.
3
SCMT Directed elective (p. 955) 3
General elective
2
3 Combining theory and application both inside and outside the classroom
4 allows the student to obtain the knowledge and competencies sought
by and readily applied in organizations such as consulting firms, Fortune
Semester Credit Hours 15 500 companies, retail and services industries, nonprofit and charitable
Total Semester Credit Hours 60 entities, governmental agencies, new ventures, and family businesses.
1 The Management major allows the student to select from a variety of

communication (C) business course. See your academic advisor for jobs, organizations and industries within the student's specialization
additional information. or more broadly in management. It also provides a solid foundation
2 for pursuing graduate studies in business, law, and a variety of other
disciplines.
credit, except ACCT 209, ACCT 210, FINC 409, IBUS 301, ISTM 209,
Faculty
taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Barrick, Murray R, Distinguished Professor
3
Select in consultation with a supply chain management academic Management
advisor. A list of acceptable courses is available in the department PHD, University of Akron, 1988
academic advising office, 330 Wehner.
4 Bierman, Leonard, Professor
A complete list of approved courses is available in the Undergraduate
Management
Advising Office, 238 Wehner Building. The six required hours
MA, University of California, Los Angeles, 1980
simultaneously fulfill the University's International and Cultural
JD, University of Pennsylvania School of Law, 1978
Diversity Graduation requirement.
260 Department of Management
Boivie, Steven R, Associate Professor Ireland, Robert D, Distinguished Professor

PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2006 PHD, Texas Tech University, 1977
Boswell, Wendy R, Professor King-Metters, Kathryn H, Executive Professor

PHD, Cornell University, 2000 PHD, Capella University, 2007
Buenger, Victoria L, Clinical Professor Koopman, Joel, Assistant Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1990 PHD, Michigan State University, 2014
Call, Matthew L, Assistant Professor Koufteros, Beth A, Senior Lecturer

PHD, University of South Carolina, 2016 MOD, Bowling Green State University, 1992
Cannella, Albert A, Professor Lester, Richard H, Clinical Professor

PHD, Columbia University, 1991 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2003
Chandler, Ronald S, Executive Professor Lewis, Donald H, Executive Professor

MS, Texas A&M University, 2001 MBA, Texas A&M International University, 1992
Courtright, Stephen H, Associate Professor Mahajan, Vanita, Senior Lecturer

PHD, University of Iowa, 2012 MBA, Texas A&M University, 1986
Deshong, Tery D, Executive Professor Paetzold, Ramona L, Professor

JD, The University of Tulsa, 1991 JD, Indiana University, 1990
Devers, Cynthia E, Associate Professor
Management Panina, Daria, Clinical Associate Professor
PHD, Michigan State University, 2003 Management
Dwivedi, Priyanka, Assistant Professor
Management Pustay, Michael W, Professor
PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2017 Management
Eden, Lorraine A, Professor
Management Schleicher, Deidra J, Associate Professor
PHD, Dalhousie University, Canada, 1976 Management
Elmore, Otis E, Senior Lecturer
Management Shetty, Bharathi S, Lecturer
JD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1976 Management
Flint, Gerald D, Clinical Professor
Management Swim, Keith D, Clinical Associate Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997 Management
JD, Texas Tech University, 1980
Griffin, Ricky W, Distinguished Professor
Management Tihanyi, Laszlo, Professor
PHD, University of Houston, 1978 Management
Hailey, Camille E, Senior Lecturer
Management Watt, John D, Clinical Associate Professor
JD, South Texas College of Law, 1993 Management
Howard, Michael D, Assistant Professor
Management Welch, Ben D, Clinical Professor
PHD, University of Washington, 2012 Management
261
Wesson, Liesl S, Senior Lecturer management, management information systems, marketing, and supply
Management chain management) in the college.
Wesson, Michael J, Associate Professor management information systems, marketing, and supply chain
Management management) upper-level entry requirements and application procedures
PHD, Michigan State University, 2002 are as follows:
Withers, Michael C, Assistant Professor 1. To be admitted to an upper-level major, a student must be admitted to
Management Mays Business School and have:
MBA, Arizona State University, 2011 a. Satisfactorily completed the following five courses:
Code Title Semester
Zapata, Cindy P, Associate Professor Credit
Management Hours
Zardkoohi, Asghar, Professor ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
Management ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3
PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1977 MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3
Social Sciences
Majors MATH 142 Business Calculus (or its 3
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Consulting/ equivalent)
General Management Track (p. 261)
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Entrepreneurial
Leadership Track (p. 263)
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Human
Resource Management Track (p. 265)
SESSION.
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Nonprofit
Management Track (p. 267)
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Pre-Law Track at Texas A&M during their first upper-level semester, unless
(p. 269) satisfactorily completed prior to upper-level entry:
Code Title Semester
Certificates Credit
• Entrepreneurial Leadership Certificate (p. 271) Hours
Management - BBA, Consulting/ ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information 3
General Management Track

Systems
The BBA in Management offers five specializations, or tracks, that Business
provide academic focus and career direction for student interests.
The Consulting and General Management track will appeal to students sophomore sequence of courses as listed under Curriculum
interested in problem-solving and helping individuals or organizations in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level
as they maneuver the business environment, whether the student business courses in the semester for which they have applied for
anticipates working in the consulting industry or in any managerial role. upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level
BUAD students expecting to declare their upper level major in level business classes.
Management with the Consulting/General Management track will meet
the following requirements. 2. Transfer students: Transfer students admitted to Mays Business
Upper-level Entry Requirements and until they complete all requirements listed previously in item 1, at
Application Procedures of study. Transfer students may immediately apply for upper-level
Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements when admitted to Mays Business School if, and only if, they meet all
enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business) upper-level requirements at that time.
classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior- 3. Change of curriculum students: Texas A&M students who change
and senior-level business courses is limited to those who have been curriculum into Mays Business School from another college or
admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one department at the University will be classified as BUAD (lower-
of the seven majors (B.B.A.: accounting, business honors, finance, level Business) students until they complete all requirements listed
262 Management - BBA, Consulting/General Management Track
admitted to the business school, qualify to apply for admission to Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3
upper level may do so. Semester Credit Hours 15
who pre-register for upper-level business classes are subject to accepted in lieu of MATH 140.
Lower-Level Business Program (BUAD) lieu of MATH 142.
First Year Management Information Systems: Students intending to major in

Fall Semester Management Information Systems must add ISTM 250 Business
Credit Programming Logic and Design (3 credits) to sophomore year curriculum
Hours in Business (lower level). The creative arts elective or a communication
elective can be taken during the junior year.
1
Sciences Business Honors: Students admitted to Business Honors must add
2
American history (p. 25) 3 (1) BUSN 125 Business Learning Community I (3 credits) to the freshman
Communication 3 year curriculum and (2) BUSN 225 Business Competency (3 credits) to
Select one of the following: the sophomore year curriculum in Business (lower level). The creative
arts elective and a communication elective can be taken during the junior
year.
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate Finance: Students intending to major in Finance must add FINC 210 to
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric freshman year curriculum in Business (lower-level). The general elective
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
Semester Credit Hours
3
15
Upper-Level Management Program
Third Year
Spring
Fall Semester
3 Credit
Hours
2
ECON 322 Applied Microeconomic Theory 3
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 or ECON 323 or Microeconomic Theory
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3 MGMT 363 Managing People in Organizations 3
Second Year SCMT 303 Statistical Methods 3
Fall 2
ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 Spring
ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information Systems 3 FINC 341 Business Finance 3
2
POLS 206 American National Government 3 MGMT 373 Managing Human Resources
1
3
Communication 3 MGMT 422 Management Consulting
3
3
Select one of the following: SCMT 364 Operations Management 3
COMM 203 Public Speaking General elective
4
3
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions Semester Credit Hours 15
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate Fourth Year
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric Fall
Semester Credit Hours 15 MGMT 372 Advanced Concepts in Organizational 3
3
Spring Behavior
ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3 MGMT 424 Organizational Design, Change and 3
3
MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of Business 3 Development
2 MGMT 439 Negotiations 3
5
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 Business elective 3
6
Data analysis elective 3
263
Spring
2
MGMT 450/ International Environment of Business 3
IBUS 450
MGMT 466 Strategic Management 3 Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements
MGMT directed elective
3
3 enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business)
4 classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior-
General electives 6
Semester Credit Hours 15 admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one
Total Semester Credit Hours 60 of the seven majors (B.B.A.: accounting, business honors, finance,
1
This course is an approved writing-designated (W) or oral chain management) in the college.
additional information. The B.B.A. (accounting, business honors, finance, management,
2 management information systems, marketing, and supply chain
Six hours required. Management majors must take MGMT/IBUS
450 as three of these required credit hours. A complete list of
are as follows:
approved courses is available in the Undergraduate Advising Office,
238 Wehner Building. The six required hours simultaneously fulfill 1. To be admitted to an upper-level major, a student must be admitted to
the University's International and Cultural Diversity Graduation Mays Business School and have:
requirement. a. Satisfactorily completed the following five courses:
3
Select in consultation with a management academic advisor. A list of Code Title Semester
acceptable courses is available in the department academic advising Credit
office, or in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Room 238, Wehner Hours
Building.
4
KINE 198,MGMT 209, MGMT 309, MKTG 409, SCMT 309. Additional
restrictions may apply: see academic advisor for information. May be MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3
taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Social Sciences
5
Any 300- or 400-level business course (ACCT, FINC, IBUS, ISTM, MATH 142 Business Calculus (or its 3
MKTG, SCMT) except MGMT 300-MGMT 499 (p. 895), ACCT 484, equivalent)
ACCT 485, FINC 341, FINC 409, FINC 484, FINC 485, IBUS 301,
IBUS 450/MGMT 450, IBUS 452/MGMT 452,IBUS 453/MGMT 453,
IBUS 457/MGMT 457,IBUS 484, IBUS 485, ISTM 484, ISTM 485,
MKTG 321, MKTG 409, MKTG 484, MKTG 485, SCMT 303, SCMT 309,
SCMT 364.
6 SESSION.
Select in consultation with a management academic advisor. A list of
acceptable courses is available in the department academic advising
office, or in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Room 238, Wehner
Building.
Management - BBA, Entrepreneurial Code Title Semester

Credit
Leadership Track ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting

Hours
3
The BBA in Management offers five specializations, or tracks, that ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information 3
provide academic focus and career direction for student interests. Systems
The Entrepreneurial Leadership track is designed for students interested MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of 3
in learning the entrepreneurial process, the role of creativity in identifying Business
and/or developing entrepreneurial opportunities, the elements of a
business plan, and the leadership practices associated with successful
organizations.
in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level
BUAD students expecting to declare their upper level major in business courses in the semester for which they have applied for
Management with the Entrepreneurial Leadership track will meet the upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level
following requirements. requirements shall not be permitted to remain registered in upper-

264 Management - BBA, Entrepreneurial Leadership Track

when admitted to Mays Business School if, and only if, they meet all ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3
curriculum into Mays Business School from another college or
department at the University will be classified as BUAD (lower-
admitted to the business school, qualify to apply for admission to Total Semester Credit Hours 60
1
4. Preference for available seats in junior- and senior-level business MATH 141, MATH 148, MATH 152, MATH 166 and MATH 172 will be
who pre-register for upper-level business classes are subject to "Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree" (p. 27).
lieu of MATH 142.
Lower-Level Business Program (BUAD) Management Information Systems must add ISTM 250 Business
in Business (lower level). The creative arts elective or a communication
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours Business Honors: Students admitted to Business Honors must add
1
2
year.


Credit
Spring
Hours
3
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 or ECON 323 or Microeconomic Theory
2
American history (p. 25) 3 MGMT 363 Managing People in Organizations 3
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 MGMT 376 Entrepreneurship
3
3
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3 MKTG 321 Marketing
1
3
Semester Credit Hours 15 SCMT 303 Statistical Methods 3
Fall Spring
ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3 FINC 341 Business Finance 3
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 MGMT 373 Managing Human Resources
1
3
ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information Systems 3 MGMT 450/ International Environment of Business
2
3
2
POLS 206 American National Government 3 IBUS 450
Communication 3 SCMT 364 Operations Management 3
General elective 3
COMM 203 Public Speaking Semester Credit Hours 15
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions Fourth Year
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate Fall
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric MGMT 439 Negotiations 3
MGMT directed electives 6
265

5
Business elective 3
6
Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements
Spring
enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business)
classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior-
3
MGMT directed elective 3 and senior-level business courses is limited to those who have been
2
International elective 3 admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one
4 of the seven majors (B.B.A.: accounting, business honors, finance,
General electives 6
Semester Credit Hours 15 management, management information systems, marketing, and supply
chain management) in the college.
1
This course is an approved writing-designated (W) or oral management information systems, marketing, and supply chain
communication (C) business course. See your academic advisor for management) upper-level entry requirements and application procedures
additional information. are as follows:
2
450 as three of these required credit hours. A complete list of 1. To be admitted to an upper-level major, a student must be admitted to
approved courses is available in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Mays Business School and have:
238 Wehner Building. The six required hours simultaneously fulfill a. Satisfactorily completed the following five courses:
the University's International and Cultural Diversity Graduation Code Title Semester
requirement. Credit
3 Hours
acceptable courses is available in the department academic advising ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3
office, or in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Room 238, Wehner ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
Building. ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3
4
Elective courses are open to any course offered for University MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3
credit, except ACCT 209, ACCT 210, FINC 409, IBUS 301, ISTM 209, Social Sciences
KINE 198,MGMT 209, MGMT 309, MKTG 409, SCMT 309. Additional MATH 142 Business Calculus (or its 3
restrictions may apply: see academic advisor for information. May be equivalent)
taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
5
Any 300- or 400-level business course (ACCT, FINC, IBUS, ISTM, b. BUAD students apply for upper level no later than the last class
MKTG, SCMT) except MGMT 300-MGMT 499 (p. 895), ACCT 484, day of the semester before they expect to enter upper level.
ACCT 485, FINC 341, FINC 409, FINC 484, FINC 485, IBUS 301, NOTE: To enter upper level in the summer, all requirements must
IBUS 450/MGMT 450, IBUS 452/MGMT 452,IBUS 453/MGMT 453, be completed BEFORE the beginning of the FIRST SUMMER
IBUS 457/MGMT 457,IBUS 484, IBUS 485, ISTM 484, ISTM 485, SESSION.
MKTG 321, MKTG 409, MKTG 484, MKTG 485, SCMT 303, SCMT 309, c. Business students must successfully complete these three
SCMT 364. remaining lower-level Core Business Knowledge (CBK) courses
6
Select in consultation with a management academic advisor. A list of at Texas A&M during their first upper-level semester, unless
acceptable courses is available in the department academic advising satisfactorily completed prior to upper-level entry:
office, or in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Room 238, Wehner Code Title Semester
Building. Credit
Hours
Management - BBA, Human Resource ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3
Management Track ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information

Systems
3
The BBA in Management offers five specializations, or tracks, that MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of 3
provide academic focus and career direction for student interests. Business
A career in human resources allows HR professionals to engage in the d. Students are encouraged to complete the freshman and
strategic management of an organization’s human capital. Students in sophomore sequence of courses as listed under Curriculum
the Human Resource Management track will learn how HR professionals in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level
develop and implement workplace policies and initiatives regarding business courses in the semester for which they have applied for
employee recruiting, selection, compensation, training & development, upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level
performance management, career planning, and employee & labor requirements shall not be permitted to remain registered in upper-
relations. level business classes.
BUAD students expecting to declare their upper level major in 2. Transfer students: Transfer students admitted to Mays Business
Management with the Human Resource Management track will meet the School will be classified as BUAD (lower-level Business) students
following requirements. until they complete all requirements listed previously in item 1, at
266 Management - BBA, Human Resource Management Track

1
lieu of MATH 142.
Fall Semester
Credit
1
2
year.


Credit
Spring
Hours
3
2
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 MKTG 321 Marketing
1
3
Semester Credit Hours 15 International elective
2
3
Fall Spring
1
3
2
3
2
General elective 3
MGMT 425 Human Resource Selection 3
267
3
MGMT 430/ Employment Discrimination Law 3 BUAD students expecting to declare their upper level major in
WGST 430 or Labor Law and Policy Management with the Human Resource Management track will meet the
or MGMT 435 following requirements.
MGMT 439 Negotiations 3
Business elective
5
3 Upper-level Entry Requirements and
Data analysis elective
6
3 Application Procedures
Semester Credit Hours 15 Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements
Spring enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business)
MGMT 466 Strategic Management 3 classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior-
3 and senior-level business courses is limited to those who have been
4 admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one
General electives 6
Total Semester Credit Hours 60 chain management) in the college.
1
This course is an approved writing-designated (W) or oral The B.B.A. (accounting, business honors, finance, management,
communication (C) business course. See your academic advisor for management information systems, marketing, and supply chain
additional information. management) upper-level entry requirements and application procedures
2 are as follows:
450 as three of these required credit hours. A complete list of 1. To be admitted to an upper-level major, a student must be admitted to
approved courses is available in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Mays Business School and have:
238 Wehner Building. The six required hours simultaneously fulfill a. Satisfactorily completed the following five courses:
the University's International and Cultural Diversity Graduation Code Title Semester
requirement. Credit
3
Select in consultation with a management academic advisor. A list of Hours
acceptable courses is available in the department academic advising ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3
Building.
credit, except ACCT 209, ACCT 210, FINC 409, IBUS 301, ISTM 209, MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3
KINE 198,MGMT 209, MGMT 309, MKTG 409, SCMT 309. Additional Social Sciences
restrictions may apply: see academic advisor for information. May be MATH 142 Business Calculus (or its 3
taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. equivalent)
5
Any 300- or 400-level business course (ACCT, FINC, IBUS, ISTM,
MKTG, SCMT) except MGMT 300-MGMT 499 (p. 895), ACCT 484,
SESSION.
SCMT 364. c. Business students must successfully complete these three
6 remaining lower-level Core Business Knowledge (CBK) courses
Code Title Semester
Building.
Credit
Management - BBA, Nonprofit

Hours
Management Track ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information
Systems
3
The BBA in Management offers five specializations, or tracks, that

provide academic focus and career direction for student interests.
Business
A career in human resources allows HR professionals to engage in the
strategic management of an organization’s human capital. Students in
the Human Resource Management track will learn how HR professionals
in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level
develop and implement workplace policies and initiatives regarding
employee recruiting, selection, compensation, training & development,
upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level
performance management, career planning, and employee & labor
relations.
268 Management - BBA, Nonprofit Management Track
of study. Transfer students may immediately apply for upper-level Semester Credit Hours 15
when admitted to Mays Business School if, and only if, they meet all Spring
curriculum into Mays Business School from another college or POLS 207 State and Local Government
2
3
level Business) students until they complete all requirements listed
admitted to the business school, qualify to apply for admission to Semester Credit Hours 15
1
courses will be given to students who have been admitted to a degree MATH 141, MATH 148, MATH 152, MATH 166 and MATH 172 will be
granting major in Mays Business School. All ineligible students accepted in lieu of MATH 140.
2
3
First Year
Programming Logic and Design (3 credits) to sophomore year curriculum
Hours
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social 3 Business Honors: Students admitted to Business Honors must add
Sciences
2
Communication 3
arts elective and a communication elective can be taken during the junior
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions Finance: Students intending to major in Finance must add FINC 210 to
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3 Upper-Level Management Program
Third Year
Fall Semester
Spring Credit
3
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 ECON 322 Applied Microeconomic Theory 3
2
American history (p. 25) 3 or ECON 323 or Microeconomic Theory
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 MGMT 363 Managing People in Organizations 3
1
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3 MKTG 321 Marketing 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 SCMT 303 Statistical Methods 3
2
Second Year International elective 3
ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3 Spring
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 FINC 341 Business Finance 3
1
ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information Systems 3 MGMT 373 Managing Human Resources 3
2 3
POLS 206 American National Government 3 MGMT 432 Managing the Nonprofit Organization 3
4
Select one of the following: General elective 3
269
Fourth Year
Fall
MGMT 439 Negotiations 3
MGMT 450/ International Environment of Business
2
3 Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements
IBUS 450 enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business)
3 classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior-
MGMT directed elective 3
5
Business elective 3 admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one
6
Data analysis elective 3 of the seven majors (B.B.A.: accounting, business honors, finance,
Spring chain management) in the college.
MGMT 466 Strategic Management 3 The B.B.A. (accounting, business honors, finance, management,
3
MGMT directed electives 6 management information systems, marketing, and supply chain
4 management) upper-level entry requirements and application procedures
General electives 6
Semester Credit Hours 15 are as follows:
Total Semester Credit Hours 60 1. To be admitted to an upper-level major, a student must be admitted to
Mays Business School and have:
1
This course is an approved writing-designated (W) or oral a. Satisfactorily completed the following five courses:
communication (C) business course. See your academic advisor for Code Title Semester
additional information. Credit
2
Six hours required. Management majors must take MGMT/IBUS Hours
450 as three of these required credit hours. A complete list of ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3
approved courses is available in the Undergraduate Advising Office,
238 Wehner Building. The six required hours simultaneously fulfill
the University's International and Cultural Diversity Graduation
requirement. MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3
3 Social Sciences
acceptable courses is available in the department academic advising MATH 142 Business Calculus (or its 3
office, or in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Room 238, Wehner equivalent)
Building.
4 b. BUAD students apply for upper level no later than the last class
SESSION.
5 c. Business students must successfully complete these three
Any 300- or 400-level business course (ACCT, FINC, IBUS, ISTM,
Code Title Semester
Credit
Hours
SCMT 364.
6 ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3
acceptable courses is available in the department academic advising ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information 3
office, or in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Room 238, Wehner Systems
Building. MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of 3
Business
Management - BBA, Pre-Law Track d. Students are encouraged to complete the freshman and
The BBA in Management offers five specializations, or tracks, that sophomore sequence of courses as listed under Curriculum
provide academic focus and career direction for student interests. in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level
The Pre-Law track will expose students to opportunities that combine law upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level
and business, and could include careers in corporate law, international requirements shall not be permitted to remain registered in upper-
affairs, public policy, and conflict resolution, to name a few. Many level business classes.
students in this track will pursue a law or other advanced degree.
BUAD students expecting to declare their upper level major in School will be classified as BUAD (lower-level Business) students
Management with the Pre-Law track will meet the following requirements. until they complete all requirements listed previously in item 1, at
270 Management - BBA, Pre-Law Track

1
lieu of MATH 142.
Fall Semester
Credit
1
2
year.


Credit
Spring
Hours
3
2
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 MKTG 321 Marketing
1
3
Semester Credit Hours 15 International elective
2
3
Fall Spring
1
3
2
3
2
General elective 3
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric MGMT 439 Negotiations 3
271
5
Business elective 3 Program Requirements
6
Hours
Spring
Required Courses
MGMT 440 Creativity and Innovation in 3
3
MGMT directed electives 6 Business
4
General electives 6 MGMT 461 Entrepreneurship and New Ventures 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 MGMT 475 Leadership Development 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 60 MGMT 489 Special Topics in... 1
MGMT 439 Negotiations
additional information. MGMT 457/Global Entrepreneurship
2 IBUS 457
450 as three of these required credit hours. A complete list of MGMT 470 Entrepreneurial Small Business
approved courses is available in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Total Semester Credit Hours 13
238 Wehner Building. The six required hours simultaneously fulfill
the University's International and Cultural Diversity Graduation
requirement.
Department of Marketing
3
Select in consultation with a management academic advisor. A list of Marketing involves developing goods and services to satisfy customers’
acceptable courses is available in the department academic advising needs and then making them available at the right places, at the right
office, or in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Room 238, Wehner times and at competitive prices. Marketing also provides information to
Building. help customers decide whether specific goods and services will meet
4
Elective courses are open to any course offered for University their needs.
Recent changes in social and economic systems have created new
challenges for marketing professionals. Increasingly, they must focus
on both domestic and global opportunities and the explosive changes
5
that new technology brings. They must also be continually responsive to
Any 300- or 400-level business course (ACCT, FINC, IBUS, ISTM, cultural differences, quality concerns and ethical issues.
ACCT 485, FINC 341, FINC 409, FINC 484, FINC 485, IBUS 301, A career path in marketing typically begins in an entry-level position
IBUS 450/MGMT 450, IBUS 452/MGMT 452,IBUS 453/MGMT 453, in advertising, retailing, marketing analytics, marketing consulting, or
IBUS 457/MGMT 457,IBUS 484, IBUS 485, ISTM 484, ISTM 485, professional selling. Opportunities are available in manufacturing,
MKTG 321, MKTG 409, MKTG 484, MKTG 485, SCMT 303, SCMT 309, wholesale and retail, as well as nonprofit organizations such as
SCMT 364. universities, government agencies, relief agencies and charitable
6
Select in consultation with a management academic advisor. A list of organizations.
Success in marketing requires understanding a number of fundamental
concepts, principles, theories, tools and techniques. Courses are
Building.
designed to help students acquire this knowledge and to develop
competencies needed throughout a marketing career.
Entrepreneurial Leadership -
Certificate Marketing Certifications
The Department of Marketing offers four certificate programs for BBA
The Certificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership offers Mays Business business majors. Each program is designed to complement the student’s
School students seeking a BBA or BS (Agribusiness) degree the degree by providing a concentrated course of study, participation in a
opportunity to study entrepreneurship in a focused set of courses. designated student organization or competition, and an internship in the
selected area.
Designed to develop competencies needed to successfully create and
manage new ventures or to be a driver of innovation within existing
enterprises, emphasis is placed on leadership in three areas: conceiving, Marketing Academic Advising
exploiting, and managing opportunities. Graduates of this program are Academic advising and career guidance for upper division marketing
provided with the tools to plan for new business start-ups, to become majors is available in the Department of Marketing office, Suite 220
leaders in high growth firms, or to become corporate “intrapreneurs” Wehner Building, (979) 845-2309. Hannah Cole, hcole@mays.tamu.edu, is
capable of improving an organization’s ability to innovate. the academic advisor for the department.
Students who pursue the Certificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership must

complete all program requirements prior to graduation.
272 Department of Marketing
Faculty Ramanathan, Suresh, Professor

Marketing
Berry, Leonard L, Distinguished Professor PHD, New York University, 2002
Marketing
PHD, Arizona State University, 1968 Seipp, Leslie S, Senior Lecturer
Marketing
Bridges, Cheryl H, Adjunct Professor MBA, Rice University, 2008
Marketing
BS, Texas Woman's University, 1968 Shankar, Venkatesh, Professor
Marketing
Busch, Paul S, Professor PHD, Northwestern University, 1995
Marketing
PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1974 Sorescu, Alina, Professor
Marketing
Cai, Cexun, Assistant Professor PHD, University of Houston, 2002
Marketing
PHD, University of Pennsylvania (The Wharton School), 2015 Sreenivasan, Akshaya, Lecturer
Marketing
Hollinger, Kelli, Lecturer PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2016
Marketing
MA, Texas A&M University, 2002 Sridhar, Shrihari, Associate Professor
Marketing
Houston, Mark B, Professor PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2009
Marketing
PHD, Arizona State University, 1995 Troy, Alesia C, Clinical Professor
Marketing
Jones, Eli, Professor PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997
Marketing
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997 Varadarajan, Poondi, Distinguished Professor
Marketing
Kan, Christina S, Assistant Professor PHD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1979
Marketing
PHD, University of Colorado-Boulder, 2015 Yadav, Manjit S, Professor
Marketing
Lampo, Sandra S, Clinical Associate Professor PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990
Marketing
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2001 Zimmer, Mary R, Clinical Associate Professor
Marketing
Liu, Yan, Associate Professor PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1985
Marketing
PHD, Purdue University, 2010 Majors
Loring, Andrew J, Lecturer • Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Advertising
Marketing Strategy Track (p. 273)
MS, University of Maine, 2012 • Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Analytics and
Consulting Track (p. 275)
McDaniel, Stephen W, Professor
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Professional
Marketing
Selling and Sales Management Track (p. 277)
PHD, University of Arkansas, 1979
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Retail Buying and
Mittal, Chiraag, Assistant Professor Management Track (p. 279)
Marketing
PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2016 Certificates
Molhusen, Brian E, Executive Professor • Advertising Strategy Certificate (p. 281)
Marketing • Analytics and Consulting Certificate (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
BBA, Texas A&M University, 1978 undergraduate/business/marketing/analytics-consulting-certificate)
• Professional Selling and Sales Management Certificate (p. 282)
Parish, Janet T, Clinical Professor
Marketing • Retail Buying and Management Certificate (p. 282)
PHD, The University of Alabama, 2002
Pride, William M, Professor

Marketing
273
Marketing - BBA, Advertising c. Business students must successfully complete these three
Strategy Track at Texas A&M during their first upper-level semester, unless
The Department of Marketing offers students interested in Code Title Semester
advertising several opportunities for building skills specific to that career, Credit
and for networking with advertising professionals. In addition to taking Hours
advertising courses, students can attend professional conferences, ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting 3
participate in local, regional, and national advertising campaign
competitions, and tour top advertising agencies.
Systems
The Advertising Strategy track supplements their degree by tailoring MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of 3
directed elective courses and building specific advertising skills. It also Business
provides recruiters a means of identifying top students interested in
advertising. d. Students are encouraged to complete the freshman and
Students who complete the Advertising Strategy track are well-prepared in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level
for careers in advertising account services or brand management, or they business courses in the semester for which they have applied for
may choose to specialize in related areas such as media planning, social upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level
and digital media, or public relations. requirements shall not be permitted to remain registered in upper-
BUAD students expecting to declare their upper level major in
Marketing with the Advertising Strategy track must meet the following 2. Transfer students: Transfer students admitted to Mays Business
requirements. School will be classified as BUAD (lower-level Business) students
The B.B.A. (accounting, business honors, finance, management, 4. Preference for available seats in junior- and senior-level business
management information systems, marketing, and supply chain courses will be given to students who have been admitted to a degree
management) upper-level entry requirements and application procedures granting major in Mays Business School. All ineligible students
are as follows: who pre-register for upper-level business classes are subject to
cancellation of their registration in these courses.
Credit
First Year
Hours
Fall Semester
Credit
1
Social Sciences American history (p. 25)
2
3
equivalent)
b. BUAD students apply for upper level no later than the last class COMM 203 Public Speaking
SESSION.
274 Marketing - BBA, Advertising Strategy Track

Spring Credit
Hours
3 FINC 341 Business Finance 3
2 MGMT 363 Managing People in Organizations 3
1
MKTG 404 Advanced Excel for Marketing Managers 1
General elective 2
Second Year
Fall
Spring
MKTG 322 Consumer Behavior 3
MKTG 323 Marketing Research 3
ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information Systems 3
2 SCMT 364 Operations Management 3
3
Directed elective 3
Communication 3
4
Fourth Year
Fall
5
Marketing elective (p. 898) 3
3
Directed elective 3
3
Directed elective 3
Spring
2
General elective 3
4
Spring
1
MKTG 448 Marketing Strategy 3
5
Total Semester Credit Hours 60 3
Directed elective 3
1 2
MATH 141, MATH 148, MATH 152, MATH 166 and MATH 172 will be General elective 3
accepted in lieu of MATH 140. Semester Credit Hours 15
2
For those students under ROTC contract, see Requirement 7 of the Total Semester Credit Hours 60
3 1
MATH 131, MATH 147, MATH 151 and MATH 171 will be accepted in This course is an approved writing-designated (W) or oral
lieu of MATH 142. communication (C) business course. See your academic advisor for
Management Information Systems: Students intending to major in 2
Programming Logic and Design (3 credits) to sophomore year curriculum
3
Business Honors: Students admitted to Business Honors must add Twelve hours required. Select from MKTG 345, MKTG 347, MKTG 445,
(1) BUSN 125 Business Learning Community I (3 credits) to the freshman MKTG 447 and MKTG 442.
4
year curriculum and (2) BUSN 225 Business Competency (3 credits) to Six hours required. A complete list of approved courses is available
the sophomore year curriculum in Business (lower level). The creative in the Undergraduate Advising Office, 238 Wehner Building. The six
arts elective and a communication elective can be taken during the junior hours of approved international elective courses simultaneously
year. fulfill the University's International and Cultural Diversity Graduation
requirement.
Finance: Students intending to major in Finance must add FINC 210 to 5
Six hours required. Any MKTG course (except required MKTG courses
and MKTG 409) and IBUS 401-IBUS 403 (p. 848). A maximum of
6 hours of MKTG 402/IBUS 402, MKTG 403/IBUS 403, MKTG 484,
Upper-Level Marketing Program MKTG 485, BUSN 392 may be used.
275
Marketing - BBA, Analytics and Code Title Semester

Credit
Consulting Track Hours
The Analytics and Consulting track complements the student’s degree
and provides tangible evidence of rigorous academic and experiential
Systems
preparation for a career in analytics or consulting. The curriculum
emphasizes marketing analytics and marketing consulting as well as a MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of 3
consulting project in corporate social responsibility. Business
Students who complete this track can work in marketing analytics d. Students are encouraged to complete the freshman and
or consulting positions for marketing, information systems, or sophomore sequence of courses as listed under Curriculum
organizational structure. in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level
BUAD students expecting to declare their upper level major in Marketing upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level
with the Analytics and Consulting track must meet the following requirements shall not be permitted to remain registered in upper-
requirements. level business classes.
Upper-level Entry Requirements and 2. Transfer students: Transfer students admitted to Mays Business
Application Procedures until they complete all requirements listed previously in item 1, at
Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements which time they may apply for admission to an upper-level major field
enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business) of study. Transfer students may immediately apply for upper-level
classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior- when admitted to Mays Business School if, and only if, they meet all
and senior-level business courses is limited to those who have been upper-level requirements at that time.
admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one 3. Change of curriculum students: Texas A&M students who change
of the seven majors (B.B.A.: accounting, business honors, finance, curriculum into Mays Business School from another college or
management, management information systems, marketing, and supply department at the University will be classified as BUAD (lower-
chain management) in the college. level Business) students until they complete all requirements listed
The B.B.A. (accounting, business honors, finance, management, admitted to the business school, qualify to apply for admission to
management information systems, marketing, and supply chain upper level may do so.
are as follows:
1. To be admitted to an upper-level major, a student must be admitted to granting major in Mays Business School. All ineligible students
Mays Business School and have: who pre-register for upper-level business classes are subject to
a. Satisfactorily completed the following five courses: cancellation of their registration in these courses.
Code Title Semester
Credit Program Requirements
Hours
ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3 Lower-Level Business Program (BUAD)
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 First Year
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 Fall Semester
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3 Credit
Social Sciences Hours
MATH 142 Business Calculus (or its 3 MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social 3
1
equivalent) Sciences
2
b. BUAD students apply for upper level no later than the last class Communication 3
day of the semester before they expect to enter upper level. Select one of the following:
SESSION. COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
c. Business students must successfully complete these three COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
remaining lower-level Core Business Knowledge (CBK) courses ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric
at Texas A&M during their first upper-level semester, unless Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3
satisfactorily completed prior to upper-level entry: Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3
Spring
276 Marketing - BBA, Analytics and Consulting Track
3
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 Third Year
2
American history (p. 25) 3 Fall Semester
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 Credit
Hours
Second Year
1
Fall
2
General elective 2
Spring
Communication 3
3
MKTG 430 Marketing Consulting 3
4
Fourth Year
Spring
Fall
3
MKTG 431 Marketing Analytics 3
5
2 Marketing elective (p. 898) 3
5
2
General elective 3
4
Spring
1
MATH 141, MATH 148, MATH 152, MATH 166 and MATH 172 will be MGMT 466 Strategic Management 3
2 3
For those students under ROTC contract, see Requirement 7 of the MKTG 432 Corporate Social Responsibility 3
"Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree" (p. 27). Marketing elective (p. 898)
5
3
3
MATH 131, MATH 147, MATH 151 and MATH 171 will be accepted in General elective
2
3
lieu of MATH 142.
Management Information Systems: Students intending to major in Total Semester Credit Hours 60
1
Programming Logic and Design (3 credits) to sophomore year curriculum This course is an approved writing-designated (W) or oral
in Business (lower level). The creative arts elective or a communication communication (C) business course. See your academic advisor for
elective can be taken during the junior year. additional information.
2
General electives are any courses offered for University credit, except
ACCT 209, ACCT 210, FINC 409, IBUS 301, ISTM 209, KINE 198,
MGMT 209, MGMT 309, MKTG 409, SCMT 309. Additional restrictions
may apply: see academic advisor for information. May be taken on a
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
arts elective and a communication elective can be taken during the junior 3
Directed elective. Required courses MKTG 430, MKTG 431, and MKTG
year.
432.
4
Finance: Students intending to major in Finance must add FINC 210 to Six hours required. A complete list of approved courses is available
freshman year curriculum in Business (lower-level). The general elective in the Undergraduate Advising Office, 238 Wehner Building. The six
taken in the senior year can be reduced by 1 credit. hours of approved international elective courses simultaneously
fulfill the University's International and Cultural Diversity Graduation
Upper-Level Marketing Program requirement.
5
Nine hours required. Any MKTG course (except required MKTG
courses and MKTG 409) and IBUS 401-IBUS 403 (p. 848). A
maximum of 6 hours of MKTG 402/IBUS 402, MKTG 403/IBUS 403,
MKTG 484, MKTG 485, BUSN 392 may be used.
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Credit
and Sales Management Track Hours
Students who are looking to expand their communication and
relationship building skills should consider the Professional Selling and
Systems
Sales Management track. Students in this program will take four sales-
related directed electives that provide real world scenarios and role-plays MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of 3
which help them build skills that are critical for a successful career in Business
sales and marketing.
Upon graduating in the sales track, students will have enhanced their sophomore sequence of courses as listed under Curriculum
interpersonal communication skills in a business environment which in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level
gives them a distinct advantage in the job market regardless of the business courses in the semester for which they have applied for
planned career path. upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level
BUAD students expecting to declare their upper level major in Marketing level business classes.
with the Professional Selling and Sales Management track must meet the
following requirements. 2. Transfer students: Transfer students admitted to Mays Business
Upper-level Entry Requirements and until they complete all requirements listed previously in item 1, at
Students who meet the University and college entrance requirements when admitted to Mays Business School if, and only if, they meet all
enter Mays Business School in the BUAD (lower-level business) upper-level requirements at that time.
classification. Enrollment of Mays Business School students in junior- 3. Change of curriculum students: Texas A&M students who change
and senior-level business courses is limited to those who have been curriculum into Mays Business School from another college or
admitted to upper-level (also referred to as upper division) in one department at the University will be classified as BUAD (lower-
of the seven majors (B.B.A.: accounting, business honors, finance, level Business) students until they complete all requirements listed
management, management information systems, marketing, and supply previously in item 1. Change of curriculum students who, when
chain management) in the college. admitted to the business school, qualify to apply for admission to
granting major in Mays Business School. All ineligible students
are as follows:
1. To be admitted to an upper-level major, a student must be admitted to cancellation of their registration in these courses.
Mays Business School and have:
a. Satisfactorily completed the following five courses: Program Requirements
Code Title Semester
Credit Lower-Level Business Program (BUAD)
Hours First Year
ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3 Fall Semester
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 Credit
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and 3 MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social 3
1
Social Sciences Sciences
2
MATH 142 Business Calculus (or its 3 American history (p. 25) 3
equivalent) Communication 3
NOTE: To enter upper level in the summer, all requirements must COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
be completed BEFORE the beginning of the FIRST SUMMER COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
SESSION. ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric
c. Business students must successfully complete these three Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 3
remaining lower-level Core Business Knowledge (CBK) courses Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3
Spring
278 Marketing - BBA, Professional Selling and Sales Management Track
3
2
Hours
Second Year
1
Fall
2
General elective 2
Spring
Communication 3
3
Directed Elective 3
4
Fourth Year
Spring
Fall
5
3
2 Directed elective 3
3
Directed elective 3
2
General elective 3
4
Spring
1
2 5
For those students under ROTC contract, see Requirement 7 of the Marketing elective (p. 898) 3
"Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree" (p. 27). Directed elective
3
3
3
2
3
lieu of MATH 142.
1
2
Twelve hours required. Select from MKTG 335, MKTG 347, MKTG 489,
year.
MKTG 435 and MKTG 436.
4
5
MKTG 485, BUSN 392 may be used.
279
Marketing - BBA, Retail Buying and Code Title Semester

Credit
Management Track Hours
The Center for Retailing Studies is a nationally known and respected
center that is part of the Department of Marketing in Mays Business
Systems
School at Texas A&M University. The Center is a bridge between the
academic and business community, and serves students, faculty, and MGMT 211 Legal and Social Environment of 3
partner firms in a variety of ways, one of which is the Retail Buying and Business
Management track of the BBA in Marketing.
The Retail Buying and Management track requires four retailing related sophomore sequence of courses as listed under Curriculum
directed electives. Graduates who complete this track are well equipped in Business. BUAD students may preregister for upper-level
for exciting careers in management, merchandising, retail financial business courses in the semester for which they have applied for
planning, and marketing. Completion of the program provides tangible upper level. However, students who fail to complete upper-level
evidence of commitment to and expertise in retailing. requirements shall not be permitted to remain registered in upper-
BUAD students expecting to declare their upper level major in Marketing
with the Retail Buying and Management track must meet the following 2. Transfer students: Transfer students admitted to Mays Business
requirements. School will be classified as BUAD (lower-level Business) students
Application Procedures when admitted to Mays Business School if, and only if, they meet all
granting major in Mays Business School. All ineligible students
are as follows:
cancellation of their registration in these courses.
Credit First Year
Hours
Fall Semester
ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting 3 Credit
1
2
Social Sciences American history (p. 25) 3
equivalent) Select one of the following:
c. Business students must successfully complete these three Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3
satisfactorily completed prior to upper-level entry: Spring
280 Marketing - BBA, Retail Buying and Management Track
3
2
Hours
Second Year
1
Fall
2
General elective 2
Spring
Communication 3
3
Directed Elective 3
4
Fourth Year
Spring
Fall
5
3
3
Directed elective 3
2
General elective 3
4
Spring
1
2 5
For those students under ROTC contract, see Requirement 7 of the Marketing elective (p. 898) 3
"Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree" (p. 27). Directed elective
3
3
3
2
3
lieu of MATH 142.
1
2
Twelve hours required. Select from MKTG 325, MKTG 326, MKTG 425,
year.
MKTG 426 and MKTG 438.
4
5
MKTG 485, BUSN 392 may be used.
281
Advertising Strategy - Certificate

2
An internship in the advertising industry is required. The internship
must be for a minimum of 300 hours over 15 weeks or fewer.
The Department of Marketing offers BBA undergraduate students No more than 20% of work can be clerical or unrelated to the
interested in advertising several opportunities for building skills specific development of professional skills in marketing. The internship
to that career, and for networking with advertising professionals. In must offer meaningful, professional-level learning in areas of
addition to taking advertising courses students can attend professional sales, advertising, retailing, sports marketing, event planning,
conferences, participate in local, regional, and national advertising or communication. The student must comply with all company
campaign competitions, and tour top advertising agencies. regulations, health and safety conditions, and legal requirements.
Of particular interest is the Certificate in Advertising Strategy, which

supplements the BBA degree by providing an opportunity to tailor elective
Analytics and Consulting - Certificate
course offerings and build specific advertising skills. It also provides The Certificate in Analytics and Consulting is open to all BBA
recruiters a means for identifying top students interested in advertising. undergraduate students. The certificate program complements
Students who earn the Certificate in Advertising are well-prepared for the student’s degree and provides tangible evidence of rigorous
careers in advertising account services or brand management, or they academic and experiential preparation for a career in analytics or
may choose to specialize in related areas such as media planning, social consulting. Students who earn this certificate can work in marketing
and digital media, or public relations. analytics or consulting positions for marketing, information systems, or
organizational structure.
The Certificate in Advertising requires three approved advertising related
classes, an internship, and active participation in the Aggie Advertising The curriculum emphasizes marketing analytics and marketing
Club. For more information, contact an academic advisor in marketing. consulting as well as a consulting project in corporate social
responsibility. The required internship teaches lessons the classroom
Students pursuing the certificate must complete all program
cannot.
requirements prior to graduation. A certificate notation will be added to
the transcript after graduation. The certificate requires 12 hours of coursework, an internship, and
active participation in the AMA’s student organization at Texas
Program Requirements A&M. Through the American Marketing Association (AMA) students
refine professional skills including networking, leadership, and career
Requirements include 12 hours of specific coursework, with a grade of 'B'
preparation. For more information, contact the marketing academic
or better required in each certificate course.
advisor.
Students pursuing the certificate must complete all program
Hours
requirements prior to graduation. A certificate notation will be added to
MKTG 299 Marketing Professional 0 the transcript after graduation.
1
Organization Involvement
Select one of the following: Program Requirements
2
MKTG 298 Marketing Internship Experience
Requirements include 12 hours of specific coursework, with a grade of
MKTG 484 Marketing Internship "B" or better required in each certificate course, and have a minimum
Select four of the following: 12 cumulative GPA of 3.0 by graduation.
MKTG 345 Social Media and Public Relations
MKTG 347 Advertising and Creative Marketing
Hours
Communications
MKTG 299 Marketing Professional 0
MKTG 442 Innovation and Product 1
Management
MKTG 430 Marketing Consulting 3
MKTG 445 Account Planning and Research
MKTG 431 Marketing Analytics 3
MKTG 447 Advanced Advertising: Case
Competition MKTG 432 Corporate Social Responsibility 3

2
MKTG 298 Marketing Internship Experience
1
MKTG 299 should be registered for when there is active participation MKTG 484 Marketing Internship
in Aggie Advertising Club. This is required for a minimum of 2 Select one of the following: 3
semesters. Therefore, MKTG 299 must be taken a minimum of two
MKTG 325 Retailing Concepts and Policies
times to receive the certificate.
MKTG 326 Strategic Retailing
MKTG 335 Professional Selling
MKTG 345 Social Media and Public Relations
MKTG 347 Advertising and Creative Marketing
Communications
MKTG 425 Retail Merchandising
MKTG 426 Advanced Retail Case Study
282 Professional Selling and Sales Management - Certificate
MKTG 435 Advanced Selling MKTG 299 Marketing Professional 0

2
MKTG 436 Sales Leadership Organization Involvement
MKTG 438 Strategic Digital Marketing Select four of the following: 12
MKTG 442 Innovation and Product MKTG 335 Professional Selling
Management MKTG 347 Advertising and Creative Marketing
MKTG 445 Account Planning and Research Communications
MKTG 447 Advanced Advertising: Case MKTG 435 Advanced Selling
Competition MKTG 436 Sales Leadership (Business to
MKTG 489 Special Topics in... Business Marketing)
Total Semester Credit Hours 12 MKTG 489 Special Topics in...
1
1
Must take MKTG 299 at least two semesters during participation The internship must be for a minimum of 300 hours over 15 weeks
in American Marketing Association. Therefore, MKTG 299 must be or fewer. No more than 20 percent of work can be clerical or
taken a minimum of two times to receive the certificate. unrelated to the development of professional skills in marketing.
2 The internship must offer meaningful, professional-level learning in
Also, an internship involving analytics and/or consulting is required.
areas of sales, advertising, retailing, sports marketing, event planning,
The internship must be for a minimum of 300 hours over 15 weeks
or communication. The student must comply with all company
or fewer. No more than 20% of work can be clerical or unrelated to
regulations, health and safety conditions, and legal requirements.
the development of professional skills in analytics/consulting. The 2
internship must offer meaningful, professional-level learning. The MKTG 299 should be registered for when there is active
student must comply with all company regulations, health and safety participation in Pi Sigma Epsilon. This is required for a minimum of 2
conditions, and legal requirements. semesters. MKTG 299 should also be taken in the semester that the
student participates in the associated student Texas A&M Collegiate
Professional Selling and Sales Sales Competition. This competition is required. Therefore, MKTG
299 must be taken a minimum of two times to receive the certificate.
Management - Certificate
The Certificate in Professional Selling and Sales Management is open
Retail Buying and Management -
all BBA undergraduate students looking to expand their communication Certificate
and relationship building skills. Students in this program will take four
sales-related courses that provide real world scenarios and role plays The Center for Retailing Studies (Center), a nationally known and
to help them build skills that are critical for a successful career in respected center, is part of the Department of Marketing in Mays
sales and marketing. Through a wide range of internship opportunities Business School at Texas A&M University. The Center, a bridge
with a growing number of business partners, students can apply their between the academic and business community, serves students,
sales skills to actual situations. The program also gives students the faculty, and partner firms in a variety of ways. Of particular interest
opportunity to interact with and be mentored by top recruiters. to BBA undergraduate students is the Certificate in Retail Buying and
Management, which requires four retailing related classes, an internship,
Certificate students participate in sales competitions and have and participation in the Student Retailing Association.
significant networking opportunities. Upon completing the certificate
program, students will have enhanced their interpersonal communication Graduates who earn the Certificate in Retail Buying and Management
skills in a business environment which gives them a distinct advantage are well equipped for exciting careers in management, merchandising,
in the job market regardless of the planned career path. Graduates retail financial planning, and marketing. Most Center partner companies
with a Certificate in Professional Selling and Sales Management are hire students who have earned the certificate into executive development
consistently recruited and hired by top firms in the manufacturing, training programs which prepare them for the next level of career
technology, medical, retail and service industries. advancement.
For more information contact Andrew The certificate is university-recognized, a supplement to a student's
Loring, aloring@mays.tamu.edu, or Hannah Cole, marketing academic degree, and is open to all BBA majors. Through a customized program
advisor, hcole@mays.tamu.edu. of retailing, marketing, and related courses, and other educational
experiences, students receive focused preparation for a retailing
Students pursuing the certificate must complete all program career. Completion of the program provides tangible evidence of
requirements prior to graduation. A certificate notation will be added to commitment and expertise in retailing.
the transcript after graduation.
For more information contact Hannah Cole, marketing academic advisor,
Program Requirements at hcole@mays.tamu.edu, or the Center for Retailing Studies staff in Suite
201 of the Wehner building.
'B' or better required in each certificate course, and have a minimum Students pursuing the certificate must complete all program
cumulative GPA of 3.0 by graduation. requirements prior to graduation. A certificate notation will be added to
the transcript after graduation.
Hours
1
MKTG 298 Marketing Internship Experience 0
283
Program Requirements University Studies - BS, Business

'B' or better required in each certificate course, and have a minimum
Concentration
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better by graduation. The Bachelor of Science in University Studies is offered by Texas A&M
University.
Hours Students who earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in University Studies
MKTG 299 Marketing Professional 0 are able to tailor their undergraduate coursework to align with future
1 personal and career objectives. Specific requirements, course offerings,
Select one of the following: and restrictions exist for the University Studies-Business degree.
2
MKTG 298 Marketing Internship Experience The University Studies-Business curriculum consists of a 24 credit
MKTG 484 Marketing Internship hour business concentration and two minors of 15 to 18 hours each.
Select four of the following: 12 The degree program offers a number of unique features and benefits:
MKTG 325 Retailing Concepts and Policies
Foundational knowledge: The business concentration provides students
MKTG 326 Strategic Retailing with a firm grasp of the basic aspects of business including accounting,
MKTG 425 Retail Merchandising finance, management, management information systems, marketing and
MKTG 426 Advanced Retail Case Study supply chain management.
MKTG 438 Strategic Digital Marketing Interdisciplinary study: Students pursue two minors that involve
1 coursework in other Texas A&M colleges and departments. Students
MKTG 299 should be registered for when there is active participation
are encouraged to identify minors that complement the business
in the associated student organization, Student Retailing
concentration and reflect their individual interests and strengths.
Association. This is required, for a minimum of 2 semesters.
2
Also, an internship in the retailing industry is required. The internship Flexibility for the future: Students who earn this degree find they have
must be for a minimum of 300 hours over 15 weeks or fewer. no more flexible options after graduation since they are prepared to pursue a wide
than 20% of work can be clerical or unrelated to the development range of careers and graduate programs.
of professional skills in marketing. The internship must offer
meaningful, professional-level learning in areas of sales, advertising, Careers pursued by University Studies-Business graduates
retailing, sports marketing, event planning, or communication. The include financial advisor, account manager, marketing coordinator, sales
student must comply with all company regulations, health and safety representative, web developer, public relations specialist, consultant, and
conditions, and legal requirements. human resource specialist.
University Studies Programs Program Requirements

Mays Business School offers a degree in University Studies with a Hours
concentration in business.
A University Studies degree differs from a traditional major in that it FINC 409 Survey of Finance Principles 3
consists of a concentration and two minors of 15-18 hours each. The ISTM 209 Business Information Systems 3
business concentration provides a solid foundation in basic aspects of Concepts
business including: MGMT 105 Introduction to Business 3
• Accounting MGMT 209 Business, Government and Society 3
• Management Information Systems MGMT 309 Survey of Management 3
• Finance MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing 3
• Management SCMT 309 Supply Chain Management 3
Principles
• Marketing
University and College Requirements
• Supply Chain Management
ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and 3
The University Studies degree format was created to provide students the Composition
flexibility to combine areas of study that are of special interest. or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
Majors
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Business Concentration ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
(p. 283)
COMM 205 Communication for Technical
Professions
284 University Studies - BS, Business Concentration
THAR 407 Performing Literature.

1
Minor choice one 15-18
1
Minor choice two 15-18
2
Electives 18-24
1
The student is encouraged to identify minors that complement the
business concentration and reflect the student’s individual interests
and strengths. The two minors must be completed outside of Mays
Business School.
2
Enrollment of University Studies majors in courses offered at Mays
Business School is limited to the required business concentration
courses plus the following courses to be used as electives:
ACCT 210, BUSN 302, BUSN 403, FINC 201 and MGMT 212.
285
COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY Dallas is served by a variety of transportation modes, including several

interstate highways, the Amtrak rail system and the Dallas Area Rapid
Transit system. The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, with many
Administrative Officers major and feeder airline connections, is one of the busiest air terminals
in the nation. Airline connections also can be made at nearby Love Field,
Dean - Lawrence E. Wolinsky, Ph.D., D.M.D.
which is a 20-minute car ride from the college.
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs - Paul C. Dechow, Ph.D.
The College of Dentistry is centrally located in the city of Dallas, about
Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies - Larry L. Bellinger, Ph.D. one mile east of the downtown business district. This is an area where
restored historic homes and varied types of new construction create
Executive Director, Facilities Services and Planning - Dale A. Christensen, diverse neighborhoods. The Texas State Fairgrounds and the downtown
M.B.A. arts district, with its world-class performance halls and art museum,
help make this part of Dallas an exciting place to live and work. Living
Associate Dean, Student Affairs - Jack L. Long, D.D.S. accommodations are located as close as one block from the campus.
Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs - Stephen J. Griffin, D.D.S. Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Executive Director, Communications, Institutional Advancement and
3302 Gaston Ave.
Alumni Affairs - Susan Mitchell Jackson, M.A.
Dallas, TX 75246
Associate Dean, Finance and Administration - Juanna S. Moore, C.P.A. (214) 828-8231
https://dentistry.tamhsc.edu/
Executive Director, Institutional Research - Eric S. Solomon, D.D.S.
Majors
General Statement
The College of Dentistry has been a distinguished resource for dental
Caruth School of Dental Hygiene
education in Texas for more than 100 years and is dedicated to • Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (p. 286)
combining higher education and research with community service.
Masters
Known internationally for producing excellent clinicians, the college
opened in 1905. Since then, it has graduated more than 8,000 dentists College of Dentistry
and dental hygienists. Nearly one-third of all dentists in Texas are College
• Master of Science in Oral Biology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
of Dentistry graduates. The college also graduates a large number of
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/dentistry/interdepartmental/oral-
dental hygienists with bachelor’s degrees in the state. In addition to
biology-ms)
a doctor of dental surgery and bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene,
postdoctoral certificate and degree programs are offered.
Doctoral
Today, the college works toward innovative treatments, leading-edge
technology and better ways to deliver care. It not only ensures that Texas College of Dentistry
has qualified generations of dentists, dental hygienists and scientists, but • Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Biology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
also provides care for patients who have no other access to oral health graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/dentistry/
care. interdepartmental/oral-biology-phd)
Location Professional
The College of Dentistry is located in Dallas, Texas, adjacent to the rapidly
expanding Baylor University Medical Center. The Dallas-Fort Worth
metroplex is an area noted for the vigor, optimism and friendliness of its • Doctor of Dental Surgery in Dentistry (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
population. The ever-changing skyline reflects the continuing growth of graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/dentistry/
the area. interdepartmental/dds)
Opportunities for educational, cultural and religious enrichment are

numerous. Within a 100-mile radius of Dallas are more than 40 colleges
Caruth School of Dental Hygiene
and universities. Dallas has professional theater, opera, symphony and The Caruth School of Dental Hygiene is an integral part of the College
dance companies. Among the many museums and galleries in the area, of Dentistry. The dental hygiene school was equipped in 1954 through a
the Dallas Museum of Art has received international acclaim for both its generous gift from the Caruth Foundation of Dallas and W.W. Caruth, Jr.,
design and its exhibits. in honor of W.W. Caruth, Sr., a pioneer Texas philanthropist.
For sports enthusiasts, Dallas has professional and college football, The first dental hygiene students were accepted in fall 1955. At that time,
basketball, baseball, hockey and soccer teams. The metroplex annually there was no requirement for previous college experience. In 1964, the
hosts competitions in golf, tennis, bowling, soccer and running that Caruth School of Dental Hygiene established prerequisite courses prior
attract many of the world’s best athletes. Numerous lakes and parks to professional study. During the same year, the Bachelor of Science
provide recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, jogging, degree was offered in addition to the traditional certificate program. All
biking and horseback riding.
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graduates since 1973 have received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Muzzin, Kathleen B, Clinical Professor
Dental Hygiene. In 1997, the Master of Science degree was added. Dental Hygiene
MS, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 1985
Purpose Reed, Kayla M, Adjunct Assistant Professor
The purpose of the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene is to educate Dental Hygiene
preventive oral health professionals, eligible for licensure as dental BS, Midwestern State University, 2011
hygienists, who are capable of providing educational, clinical and
therapeutic services that support total health through the promotion of Vu, Mary T, Clinical Assistant Professor
optimal oral health. Dental Hygiene
MS, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, 2013
Opportunities Wyatt, Leigh A, Clinical Associate Professor
The services of a dental hygienist are offered in private dental practices Dental Hygiene
and clinics, public health agencies, school systems, hospitals, nursing MS, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, 2014
homes and corporate health facilities. Dental hygienists also teach in
dental and dental hygiene programs and participate in health research. Majors
The baccalaureate degree offered through the Caruth School of Dental
Hygiene by the College of Dentistry satisfies the educational requirement • Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (p. 286)
for eligibility for state licensure. Graduates are provided with diverse
experiences to prepare for a variety of employment settings and to Dental Hygiene - BS
pursue graduate education. A Master of Science in Education for
Healthcare Professionals with a focus in dental hygiene is also offered. Length: 2 years
General Admissions Requirements: 60 semester hours college
Faculty coursework including core courses for BS degree
Application Deadline: January 5 of the year of anticipated entrance into
Brown, Maureen D, Adjunct Assistant Professor the program.
Dental Hygiene Start Term: Fall
BS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 2003 Specialization, Program of Study: Dental Hygiene
Degree: BS
Campbell, Patricia A, Professor
Dental Hygiene
MS, Old Dominion University, 1989
Coursework totaling 60 semester credit hours, including core courses for
Cotter, Jane C, Assistant Professor BS degree.
Dental Hygiene
MS, Caruth School of Dental Hygiene, 2009 Third Year
Fall Semester
Fox, Eric, Clinical Assistant Professor
Credit
Dental Hygiene
Hours
MS, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, 2005
DDHS 3110 Introduction To Dentistry 1
Garcia, Alejandra, Clinical Assistant Professor DDHS 3120 Dental Anatomy 2
Dental Hygiene
DDHS 3160 Preclinical Dental Hygiene 6
BS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1997
DDHS 3220 Oral Radiology
Kabani, Faizan A, Associate Professor DDHS 3250 Biomedical Sciences I 5
Dental Hygiene DDHS 3425 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 2.5
BS, Texas Woman's University, 2016
Semester Credit Hours 16.5
Kading, Cherri L, Clinical Assistant Professor Spring
Dental Hygiene DDHS 3020 Theory of Dental Hygiene Practice I 2
MS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2009 DDHS 3220 Oral Radiology 2
Mallonee, Lisa F, Professor DDHS 3340 Biomedical Sciences II 4

Dental Hygiene DDHS 3310 Health Education and Behavioral Science 1
MPH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000 DDHS 3410 Introduction to Pathology 1
BS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1990 DDHS 3325 Microbiology 2.5
McCann, Ann L, Professor DDHS 3530 Applied Dental Materials 3

Dental Hygiene DDHS 3830 Clinical Dental Hygiene I 3
PHD, University of Nebraska, 2007 Semester Credit Hours 18.5
Summer
DDHS 4110 Medical Emergencies 1
1
DDHS 4220 Comprehensive Care Seminar 2
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1
DDHS 4310 Oral Radiography 1
DDHS 4510 Pediatric Dentistry 1
DDHS 4820 Clinical Dental Hygiene II 2
Fourth Year
Fall
DDHS 4015 Pharmacology 1.5
DDHS 4025 Oral Pathology 2.5
1
DDHS 4110 Medical Emergencies
DDHS 4140 Clinical Dental Hygiene III 4
DDHS 4210 Professional Ethics 1
DDHS 4220 Comprehensive Care Seminar
1
DDHS 4310 Oral Radiography (continued)
DDHS 4410 Gerontology 1
DDHS 4530 Public and Community Health
DDHS 4610 Periodontics 1
DDHS 4620 Theory of Dental Hygiene Practice II 2
DDHS 4715 Research Methods 1.5
Semester Credit Hours 14.5
Spring
DDHS 4010 National Board Review 1
DDHS 4220 Comprehensive Care Seminar
DDHS 4240 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV 4
1
DDHS 4310 Oral Radiography (continued)
DDHS 4320 Perspectives in Dental Hygiene 2
DDHS 4530 Public and Community Health 3
DDHS 4710 Applied Research Methods 1
DDHS 4810 Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide/ 1
Oxygen Sedation
Total Semester Credit Hours 68.5
1
Scheduled by course director
288 College of Education and Human Development
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND management. Students seeking middle school certification also have
a choice of majoring in English (offered through the College of Liberal
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Arts). Students interested in any elementary, middle school or secondary
certification programs are responsible for meeting with an advisor in the
Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture’s Office of Undergraduate
Administrative Officers Advising. Advisors have available specific information regarding all
program options.
Dean - Joyce M. Alexander, Ph.D.
Students seeking secondary certification in areas other than health
Executive Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs - Mary Alfred, Ph.D. or kinesiology must major in an academic discipline offered through
the appropriate college. Professional education courses for secondary
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research - George B.
certification are offered by the College of Education and Human
Cunningham, Ph.D.
Development. Students interested in secondary certification must report
Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration - Suprena Bennett to an advisor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture’s
Office of Undergraduate Advising to access additional information about
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs - R. Christopher the multiple routes to secondary certification at the post-baccalaureate
Cherry, Ph.D. level.
General Statement Teaching fields, specialization areas and endorsements/delivery systems

may be chosen from the following:
Within Texas A&M University, the College of Education and Human
Development plays a proactive role in shaping the state and national • Agricultural Science
educational agenda. To this end, programs in the College of Education • Bilingual (EC-6)
and Human Development attempt to:
• Chemistry
1. develop thinking professionals whose research adds to the store of • Computer Science
knowledge regarding teaching and learning, • Early Childhood
2. produce exemplary teachers and administrators to serve in school • English Language Arts and Reading
systems of the state and nation, and • English as a Second Language
3. assist Texas and the nation in using up-to-date knowledge to improve • Health (EC-12)
educational practice in diverse settings.
• History
In summary, the College of Education and Human Development has three • Kinesiology (EC-12)
key functions: research, teaching and service. • Languages other than English (Spanish, French, German, Latin,
Chinese)
Production of knowledge is central to the College of Education and
• Life Science
Human Development’s research role. The College of Education and
Human Development supports both basic and applied research activities. • Mathematics
Of particular interest is the effort to translate research findings into • Middle School English/Language Arts and Reading
models and prescriptions that will result in substantive educational and • Middle School Science/Mathematics
health improvement in field settings. • Middle School Social Studies/English
In discharging its teaching function, the College of Education and Human • Language Arts and Reading
Development seeks to prepare highly qualified professionals for a wide • Physical Science
variety of professional settings. Teacher preparation programs are • Science
particularly committed to providing students with the ability to use • Social Studies
sophisticated technologies in their instructional repertoires.
• Special Education
Service to the state and nation through teaching, supervising and • Speech
assisting schools, state agencies, other institutions of higher education,
and businesses and industries is a strong commitment of the College of The College of Education and Human Development carries out its mission
Education and Human Development. Increasingly, these service efforts of research, teaching and service through the following departments:
build on new knowledge generated through the College of Education and Educational Administration and Human Resource Development,
Human Development’s research activities. Educational Psychology, Health and Kinesiology, and Teaching, Learning
and Culture. Other contributing entities include Agricultural Education,
The College of Education and Human Development is responsible for the Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, and the
managing programs for the preparation of certified school personnel. Counseling and Assessment Clinic. Detailed descriptions of College of
Other programs in the college prepare students for specific human Education and Human Development departments are provided on the
service roles in the private sector and within state and community following pages. The College of Education and Human Development
agencies. College of Education and Human Development majors include is required by Federal policy to make available the summary report of
interdisciplinary studies (certification) EC-6, middle school, bilingual students’ scores on the TExES examination. This information is available
and special education; technology management and human resource from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Education
development; health (including school health education); community and Human Development.
health; kinesiology (including physical education certification); and sport
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General Requirements for Admission to Requirements for Admission to the

Professional Programs Professional Phase of Non-Certification
The programs of study in the College of Education and Human
Development are composed of two phases—the pre-professional phase
Programs
The following requirements must be met by students seeking admission
and the professional phase. The pre-professional phase consists of basic
to the professional phase of non-certification programs.
University Core Curriculum requirements and introductory courses to
the major field of study. The professional phase consists of advanced 1. An approved degree plan and application for admission to the
work in the major field of study, courses in the professional undergirding professional phase of non-certification programs.
disciplines and professional studies courses.
2. Minimum GPR as stated in program requirements available from
Upon entering the College of Education and Human Development, departmental advisor.
students are assigned a general College of Education and Human 3. Satisfy the English proficiency requirement as stated in program
Development major that tracks the pre-professional phase of their chosen requirements available from departmental advisor.
program. To advance to the professional phase of the chosen program 4. Pass the THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test or show
and to be accepted into the professional major, students must meet the proof of exemption from the test with appropriate STAAR, SAT or ACT
program entry requirements and be accepted by the program faculty. scores.
Students are responsible for contacting the departmental advisors 5. Have sophomore or junior classification with a minimum of 15
to obtain information about specific requirements for their major and semester credit hours at Texas A&M, and completion of University
program areas. Core Curriculum requirements applicable to the respective degree
program.
Requirements for Admission to the 6. Admission to professional phase of some programs may be
Professional Phase of Teacher Education competitive. See departmental advisor.
Programs 7. Students must meet departmental criteria before acceptance into an

approved internship. See departmental advisor.
The State of Texas establishes standards for teacher education
programs. All certification programs at Texas A&M are in compliance
with these requirements. Students must meet state, University, College
of Education and Human Development and department/program Requirement
requirements for matriculation into a teacher education program. Texas A&M University requires its students to meet an International and
Students are responsible for contacting the departmental advisors Cultural Diversity requirement as part of the Graduation requirements.
to obtain information about specific requirements for their major and Meeting this requirement will require the careful selection of courses.
program areas. The student is directed to the Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree
(p. 27) section of this catalog for detailed information regarding this
Teacher Education Retention Policy requirement and also is encouraged to seek the advice of the student’s
academic advisor.
A student, after being admitted to teacher education, who fails to
continue to meet all requirements, will be dropped from the program and
may not continue in or register for any professional teacher education Curriculum in Agricultural Science
course. Any student removed from or who discontinues student teaching (Teaching Option)
because of unsatisfactory performance will be dropped from the teacher
education program. A student dropped from the teacher education The Agricultural Science curriculum is designed to offer the student
program may apply through their respective department for readmission a combination of courses in scientific agriculture and in professional
to the teacher education program. education that will meet requirements for employment and advanced
study in different careers in which the emphasis is on formal and
Requirements for Admission to Student informal programs of education. Such careers may include teaching
agricultural science in high schools, area career and technology schools
Teaching and community colleges; working as an agricultural extension agent;
Students are responsible for contacting the departmental advisors working as an agricultural representative for a marketing agency, an
to obtain information about specific requirements for their major and agricultural supply company or other industries related to agriculture;
program areas. and serving as an agricultural development specialist in an international
program.
NOTE: As several of the College of Education and Human Development’s
teacher education programs are undergoing change and are pending A student majoring in agricultural science will be counseled by an
approval, the programs offered, admission to professional programs, advisor in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and
admission to professional phase of teacher education, retention Communications to ensure that the program developed with the
policy, and requirements for admission to student teaching are subject student will satisfy his or her unique interests, needs and professional
to change. Students should check with advisors in the appropriate aspirations. A combination of courses in scientific agriculture, education
departments to receive the most current policies and procedures. and general studies provides students with a knowledge of scientific
agriculture and the ability to work with and influence people. Flexibility
in course selection allows a student to place emphasis on a particular
field of agriculture or to prepare broadly in agricultural studies. This
290 College of Education and Human Development
flexibility might prepare a student to teach in a particular school setting, • Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, Non-Internship Track
focusing upon a certain curriculum (e.g., horticulture, animal science and (p. 322)
agricultural business).
Many aspects of the practice of agriculture are learned through

Department of Teaching, Learning and
experience. Enrollment in high school agricultural science and Culture
participation in FFA and/or 4-H are encouraged and recommended. • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, English Language
Arts/Social Studies, Middle Grades Certification (p. 330)
A student following this curriculum may be eligible to enter public
schools as a teacher of agricultural science under the Texas Education • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Math/Science,
Agency. Off-campus student teaching is required. Middle Grades Certification (p. 331)
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Pre-K-6,
For further information, see the section on Agricultural Science under the Generalist Certification (p. 332)
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The Department of Agricultural
Leadership, Education, and Communications administers the program in Certification
Agricultural Science. • Secondary Graduate Certification Program (p. 333)
Majors Minors
Department of Educational Administration Department of Educational Administration
and Human Resource Development and Human Resource Development
• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development (p. 293) • Human Resource Development Minor (p. 295)
• Bachelor of Science in Technology Management (p. 294) • Technology Management Minor (p. 295)
Department of Educational Psychology Department of Educational Psychology

• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Bilingual Education- • Creative Studies Minor (p. 301)
EC6 (p. 298)
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Special Education-
EC12 (p. 299)
Department of Health and Kinesiology
• Coaching Minor (p. 325)
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Child Professional Services
• Dance Minor (p. 326)
• Sport Management Minor (p. 326)

Health
• Bachelor of Science in Community Health (p. 309) Culture
• Bachelor of Science in Health, Allied Health Track (p. 311) • Applied Learning-Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) Minor (p. 334)
• Bachelor of Science in Health, School Health Track (p. 312)
Kinesiology Certificates
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, All-Level Physical Education
Teacher Certification Track (p. 313)
Department of Educational Psychology
• Creative Studies Certificate (p. 302)
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Dance Science Track (p. 314)
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Track, Applied
Masters
Exercise Physiology Concentration (p. 316)
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Track, Basic Department of Educational Administration
and Human Resource Development
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Track, Motor
Behavior Concentration (p. 318) • Master of Education in Educational Administration (http://
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Master of Science in Athletic catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
Training, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 319) education-human-development/educational-administration-human-
resource-development/administration-med)
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Sports Conditioning
Concentration (p. 324) • Master of Science in Educational Administration (http://
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Dance Concentration
education-human-development/educational-administration-human-
(p. 323)
resource-development/administration-ms)
Sports Management • Master of Science in Educational Human Resource Development
(http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
• Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, Internship Track (p. 321)
interdisciplinary/education-human-development/educational-
291
administration-human-resource-development/human-resource- Doctoral
development-ms)
Department of Educational Administration
Department of Educational Psychology and Human Resource Development
• Master of Education in Bilingual Education (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/education-human- • Doctor of Education in Educational Administration (http://
development/educational-psychology/bilingual-med) catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
• Master of Education in Educational Psychology (http://
resource-development/administration-edd)
education-human-development/educational-psychology/med) • Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration (http://
• Master of Education in Educational Technology (http://
resource-development/administration-phd)
education-human-development/educational-psychology/technology-
med) • Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Human Resource
• Master of Education in Special Education (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
interdisciplinary/education-human-development/educational-
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/education-human-
administration-human-resource-development/human-resource-
development/educational-psychology/special-education-med)
development-phd)
• Master of Science in Bilingual Education (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
development/educational-psychology/bilingual-ms)
Department of Educational Psychology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology (http://
• Master of Science in Educational Psychology (http://
education-human-development/educational-psychology/counseling-
education-human-development/educational-psychology/ms)
phd)
• Master of Science in Special Education (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
• Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology (http://
development/educational-psychology/special-education-ms)
education-human-development/educational-psychology/phd)
Department of Health and Kinesiology • Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/

• Master of Science in Athletic Training (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ development/educational-psychology/school-psychology-phd)
development/health-kinesiology/athletic-training-ms)
• Master of Science in Health Education (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
• Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
development/health-kinesiology/health-education-ms)
development/health-kinesiology/health-education-phd)
• Master of Science in Kinesiology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
• Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/education-human-development/
health-kinesiology/kinesiology-ms)
development/health-kinesiology/kinesiology-phd)
• Master of Science in Sport Management (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
development/health-kinesiology/sport-management-ms)
Culture
Department of Teaching, Learning and • Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (http://
Culture catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
education-human-development/teaching-learning-culture/curriculum-
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (http://
instruction-edd)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction (http://
instruction-med)
• Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction (http://
instruction-phd)
instruction-ms) Department of Educational
Administration and Human Resource
Development
The Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource
Development prepares people for many professional careers associated
with the broad fields of corporate education. The Bachelor of Science
292 Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development
in Human Resource Development and the Bachelor of Science in Irby, Beverly J, Professor
Technology Management are designed to encourage students to achieve Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
a bachelor’s degree and to enter the profession in their area of specialty. PHD, The University of Mississippi, 1983
The programs prepare graduates to assume responsibility for enhancing
technology, developing workplace competence and strengthening Jones, Robert T, Clinical Assistant Professor
student achievement in their career paths. Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
Faculty Lechuga, Vicente M, Associate Professor
Alfred, Mary V, Professor Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev PHD, University of Southern California, 2005
Lincoln, Yvonna S, Distinguished Professor
Bailey, Krista J, Clinical Associate Professor Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev PHD, Indiana University, 1977
Madsen, Jean A, Professor
Baumgartner, Lisa M, Associate Professor Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev PHD, Teachers College, Columbia, New York City, 1987
PHD, The University of Georgia, 2000
Mark, Christine L, Clinical Assistant Professor
Beyerlein, Michael M, Professor Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev PHD, The University of Southern Mississippi, 2014
PHD, Colorado State University, 1986 MBA, University of Toledo, 1989
Blanson, Archie L, Adjunct Assistant Professor McDonald, Brenda K, Assistant Lecturer

Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2005 MED, Sam Houston State University, 2008
Bowen, Daniel H, Assistant Professor McDonald, Wendy, Assistant Lecturer

PHD, University of Arkansas, 2013 MSW, The University of Texas at Arlington, 1998
Chandler, Jacob R, Adjunct Assistant Professor Muller, Robert W, Clinical Associate Professor
EDD, Sam Houston State University, 2013 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1989
MS, Sam Houston State University, 2004
Musoba, Glenda D, Associate Professor
Cole, Stacy C, Adjunct Assistant Professor Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev PHD, Texas A&M University, 2004
Nafukho, Fredrick M, Professor
Davison, Chayla H, Assistant Professor Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev PHD, Louisiana State University, 1998
PHD, University of Denver, 2013
Ponjuan, Luis, Associate Professor
Dirani, Khalil M, Associate Professor Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev PHD, University of Michigan, 2005
Roumell, Elizabeth A, Assistant Professor
MBA, Lebanese American University, 2001
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev
Dooley, Larry M, Associate Professor PHD, University of Wyoming, 2009
Sandlin, Judy R, Clinical Associate Professor
Fowler, Rhonda M, Clinical Assistant Professor PHD, Texas A&M University, 1993
Santos, Rose A, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Hutchins, Nancy S, Instructional Assistant Professor PHD, Texas A&M University, 2013
Schubart, Stephen E, Adjunct Assistant Professor
JD, University of South Carolina, 2007
MS, University of South Carolina, 2003
293
Smith, Karen S, Clinical Associate Professor Program Requirements

EDD, Sam Houston State University, 2000 First Year
MED, Sam Houston State University, 1980 Fall Semester
Credit
Stanley, Christine A, Professor
Hours
Tolson, Homer, Senior Professor KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
Torres, Mario S, Professor American history (p. 25) 3
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev Creative arts (p. 24) 3
PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2003 Semester Credit Hours 16
Wang, Jia, Associate Professor Spring

Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
PHD, University of Georgia, 2004 POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
Watson, Nancy T, Clinical Professor
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 4
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1998 Social and behavioral science (p. 25) 3
Webb-Hasan, Gwendolyn, Associate Professor
Second Year
PHD, Illinois State University, 1994 Fall
EHRD 203 Foundations of Human Resource 3
Workman, Michael D, Clinical Assistant Professor Development
PHD, Georgia State University, 2000
Yeager, Katherine L, Adjunct Assistant Professor Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 4
Educ Admn & Human Resource Dev 1
Elective 3
Spring
Majors
• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development (p. 293)
• Bachelor of Science in Technology Management (p. 294)
EHRD 210 Legal and Ethical Environment of Human 3
Resource Development
Minors ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
• Human Resource Development Minor (p. 295) ISTM 209 Business Information Systems Concepts 3
• Technology Management Minor (p. 295) Semester Credit Hours 15
Human Resource Development - BS

Third Year
Fall
The curricula for Human Resource Development provides students Select one of the following: 3
with the content and course sequence to enter the workforce in either COMM 315 Interpersonal Communication
education, business or industry. The program stresses application in real COMM 320 Organizational Communication
settings as well as strong foundations in knowledge, and has strong field-
COMM 335 Intercultural Communication
based components. The following courses have been combined to give 2
EHRD 371 Applied Learning Principles 3
students a well-rounded foundation in the roles and responsibilities in
education and business settings. EHRD 372 Learning and Development in HRD 3
EHRD 391 Measurement and Evaluation in Human 3
Resource Development and Technology
Management
Spring
EHRD 315 Applied Human Resource Development in 3
the Workplace
294 Technology Management - BS
EHRD 374 Organizational Development 3 KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1
3
EHRD 481 Career Development Seminar 3 MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
FINC 409 Survey of Finance Principles 3 POLS 206 American National Government 3
1
Elective 3 American history elective (p. 25) 3
1
Semester Credit Hours 15 Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
Fourth Year Semester Credit Hours 16
Fall Spring
EHRD 408 Globalization and Diversity in the 3 MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
Workplace POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
EHRD 413 Conflict Management and Dialogue 3 American history elective (p. 25) 3
EHRD 477 Project Management in Organizations 3 1
EHRD 490 Research in Human Resource 3 1
Social and behavioral sciences elective (p. 25) 3
2,3
Development/Technology Management
Second Year
Semester Credit Hours 15 Fall
Spring EHRD 203 Foundations of Human Resource 3
3
EHRD 484 Professional Internship 6 Development
EHRD 405 Principles and Practices of Leadership 3 MGMT 209 Business, Government and Society 3
in Human Resource Development and
4 TCMG 272 Technology and End-User Support 3
Technology Management 1
TCMG 402 Instructional Technology and Design 3 1
Spring
1
To be chosen in consultation with academic advisor, if necessary ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3
2
Writing or Communication Intensive course requirement COMM 203 Public Speaking 3
3
Professional Phase. ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
4
Online course offered ISTM 209 Business Information Systems Concepts 3
TCMG 274 Foundations of Networking in Education 3
Students must have completed 60 hours to register for 300/400-level Semester Credit Hours 15
courses.
Third Year
Six hours of International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40) are required. Fall
3
Selection must be from courses on the approved list. Selection can EHRD 371 Applied Learning Principles 3
be courses that also satisfy the requirement for social and behavioral EHRD 391 Measurement and Evaluation in Human 3
sciences, creative arts, language, philosophy and culture, or electives. Resource Development and Technology
Management
Foreign Language Requirement - 2 years same foreign language in high
school OR 1 full year (2 semesters) of same foreign language in college. EHRD 477 Project Management in Organizations 3
Technology Management - BS TCMG 303 Unix System Administration Practices 4
The curricula for Technology Management provide students with the
Spring
content and course sequence to enter the workforce in either education,
4
business or industry. The program stresses application in real settings EHRD 481 Career Development Seminar 3
as well as strong foundations in knowledge and has strong field-based FINC 409 Survey of Finance Principles 3
components. The courses have been combined to give students a well- TCMG 308 Cybersecurity and Digital Ethics 3
rounded foundation in the roles and responsibilities in education and TCMG 316 Database Systems Administration and 4
business settings. Application
Fourth Year
First Year Fall
Fall Semester EHRD 490 Research in Human Resource 3
Credit Development/Technology Management
3,4
Hours
TCMG 476 Technical Network Capstone 4
295
TCMG 412 Contemporary Issues in Technology 3 EHRD 315 Applied Human Resource

4
Management Development in the Workplace
2 1
Elective 3 EHRD 371 Applied Learning Principles
Semester Credit Hours 16 EHRD 405 Principles and Practices of
Spring Leadership in Human Resource
4 Development and Technology
TCMG 484 Professional Internship 6
Management
EHRD 405 Principles and Practices of Leadership 3
EHRD 408 Globalization and Diversity in the
in Human Resource Development and
5 Workplace
Technology Management
5 EHRD 413 Conflict Management and Dialogue
TCMG 402 Instructional Technology and Design 3

Writing or Communication Intensive course.
1
To be selected from University Core Curriculum. Students must make a grade of C or better in each course taken towards
2
To be chosen in consultation with academic advisor, if necessary. the minor.
3
Writing or Communication Intensive course requirement.
4 Students must have completed 60 hours to register for 300/400-level
Professional Phase. courses.
5
Online course offered.
Minimum required GPA to declare minor is a 2.5.
Students must have completed 60 hours to register for 300- to 400-level
courses. Achieve overall GPA of 2.5 in approved minor coursework. Student must
enroll after completing 12 hours at Texas A&M and a maximum of 75
Six hours of international and cultural diversity are required. Selection hours total.
must be from courses on the approved list. Selection can be courses that
also satisfy the requirement for social and behavioral sciences, creative
arts, language, philosophy and culture, or electives.
Technology Management - Minor
Foreign Language Requirement - two years same foreign language in
Overview
high school OR one full year (two semesters) of same foreign language in The Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource
college. Development offers a Technology Management Minor.
Human Resource Development - Program Requirements

Minor Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Human Resource Development (HRD) is the process of improving TCMG 272 Technology and End-User Support 3
learning and performance in individual, group and organization
TCMG 274 Foundations of Networking in 3
contexts through domains of expertise such as lifelong learning, career
Education
development, training and development, and organization development. A
minor in HRD allows for a wider range of potential employment and Select three from the following: 9
accommodation to a diverse education professional experience. TCMG 303 Unix System Administration
Practices
Students must submit an application for admission during the following TCMG 304 Applied Server Security, Identity and
periods: Access Management
• Summer/Fall - January 13 through March 10 TCMG 308 Cybersecurity and Digital Ethics
• Fall Semester - May 15 through June 10 TCMG 316 Database Systems Administration
and Application
• Spring Semester - September 1 through October 10
TCMG 412 Contemporary Issues in Technology
Management
TCMG 476 Technical Network Capstone
Hours
EHRD 203 Foundations of Human Resource 3 Minimum required GPA to declare minor is a 2.5.
Development
Obtain a "C" or better in each courses taken towards minor
EHRD 210 Legal and Ethical Environment of 3
Human Resource Development Achieve overall GPA of 2.5 in approved minor coursework.
EHRD 372 Learning and Development in HRD 3
EHRD 374 Organizational Development 3 Students must enrolled after completing 12 hours at Texas A&M and a
maximum of 75 hours total.
Select 6 credit hours from the following: 6
296 Department of Educational Psychology
Department of Educational at Texas A&M University. (See departmental advisor for additional
grade requirements.)
Psychology 3. Completion of all required University core courses.
4. A grade of B or higher in all certification courses. (See departmental
The Department of Educational Psychology offers one undergraduate
advisor for additional grade requirements).
non-certification degree program in University Studies with an area
5. Satisfaction of English proficiency requirement by:
of concentration in Child Professional Services along with two
a. Earning a grade of B or higher in ENGL 103 or ENGL 104 (or
undergraduate teacher certification programs in Bilingual Education and
receiving credit by exam for the course); or
Special Education. Also offered are undergraduate courses designed
to assist prospective educators in understanding human learning and b. Earning a grade of B or higher in ENGL 210, ENGL 235 or
development and to teach. ENGL 241; and
c. Earning no grade below C in any course taken in (a) or (b) above.
At the graduate level, the department offers the Master of Science,
Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. At the master’s 6. Pass the THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test or show
level, students may emphasize educational technology; bilingual proof of exemption from the test with appropriate STAAR, SAT or ACT
education; cognition, creativity, intelligence, and development; research, scores.
measurement and statistics; school counseling; or special education. 7. Oral interview required for admission to upper level for Hispanic
Doctoral specializations include counseling psychology; cognition, Bilingual Education.
creativity, intelligence and development; bilingual education; learning and 8. Documentation of foreign language and computer literacy
technology; research, measurement, and statistics; school psychology; requirements on file in the Texas A&M University Office of
and special education. Admissions.
Requirements for Admission to 9. Transcripts from all institutions of higher education on file in the
Texas A&M University Office of Admissions.
Professional Phase
The undergraduate curricula in the Department of Educational Requirements for Admission to Student
Psychology are composed of two phases: the pre-professional phase
and the professional phase. Upon acceptance into the department, all
Teaching
1. Successful admission to Professional Phase of Teacher Education.
students enter the pre-professional phase and are assigned a lower-
division classification (EDIS). The pre-professional phase consists of 2. Complete Application for Clinical Teaching by the given deadlines for
University Core Curriculum requirements and introductory courses to the each semester.
major field of study. After successful completion of these requirements, 3. Completion of all courses listed on the degree plan. All coursework
students are eligible to apply for admission into the professional phase. must have a grade of C or better. See departmental advisor for
Cohorts in bilingual and special education are limited in number and additional grade requirements.
students are admitted on a competitive basis. The application process 4. A minimum GPR of 3.0 in upper-level courses in Special Education.
is competitive, and meeting the minimum program prerequisites does See departmental advisor for additional grade requirements.
not guarantee admission to the professional phase. If admitted to the 5. A minimum GPR of 2.75 on all coursework completed at Texas A&M.
professional phase of the program, students will be assigned an upper- See departmental advisor for additional grade requirements.
level classification (INST). The professional phase consists of advanced
6. Satisfaction of Spanish proficiency requirements (Hispanic Bilingual
work in the major field of study and professional development courses,
Education ONLY).
with field-based experiences.
7. In addition to #6, satisfactory performance on the written and oral
Requirements for Admission to the Spanish proficiency component of the Hispanic Bilingual Education
program admission process.
Professional Phase of Teacher Education
Programs Faculty
The State of Texas establishes standards for teacher education Acosta, Sandra T, Assistant Professor
programs. All certification programs at Texas A&M are in compliance Educational Psychology
with these requirements. Students must meet state, University, College PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010
of Education and Human Development and department/program
Alexander, Joyce M, Professor
requirements for matriculation into a teacher education program.
Educational Psychology
Below are the requirements for the traditional certification program.
Students are responsible for contacting a departmental advisor to
obtain information about specific requirements for majors and program Baek, Eunkyeng, Visiting Assistant Professor
areas, as some programs have requirements beyond those listed below. Educational Psychology
University-wide requirements for admission to teacher education include PHD, University of South Florida, 2015
the following:
Blake, Jamilia J, Associate Professor
1. An approved degree plan or certification and teaching field plan(s). Educational Psychology
2. Minimum GPR of 2.75 for the special education program and 2.75 for PHD, University of Georgia, 2007
the bilingual education program based on all coursework completed
297
Brossart, Dan F, Associate Professor McCord, Carly, Visiting Lecturer

Educational Psychology Educational Psychology
PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 1996 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2013
Burke, Mack D, Associate Professor Ompendoguelet, Lizette O, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Oregon, 2001 PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2009
Burke, Shanna H, Professor Padron, Yolanda, Professor

PHD, University of Oregon, 1998 PHD, University of Houston, 1985
Byrns, Glenda E, Clinical Associate Professor Palmer, Douglas J, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2007 PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1977
Castillo, Linda G, Associate Professor Pedersen, Susan J, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Utah, 1999 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2000
Castro Olivo, Sara M, Associate Professor Perrott, Lisa J, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Oregon, 2007 PHD, University of Virginia, 2001
Elliott, Timothy R, Instructional Assistant Professor Rae, William A, Clinical Professor

PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 1987 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1975
Fogarty, Melissa S, Clinical Assistant Professor Riccio, Cynthia A, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2012 PHD, University of Georgia, 1993
Fournier, Constance J, Clinical Professor Ridley, Charles R, Professor

PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1987 PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1978
Ganz, Jennifer, Professor Rivera, Hector H, Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Kansas, 2002 PHD, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2001
Hall, Robert J, Associate Professor Simmons, Krystal T, Clinical Associate Professor

PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1979 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009
Juntune, Joyce E, Instructional Professor Stough, Laura M, Associate Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1993
Kwok, Oi-Man, Professor Sweany, Noelle W, Clinical Associate Professor

PHD, Arizona State University, 2005 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1999
Lara-Alecio, Rafael, Regents Professor Thompson, Julie L, Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Utah, 1991 PHD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2014
Liew, Jeffrey C, Professor Tong, Fuhui, Associate Professor

PHD, Arizona State University, 2005 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006
Luo, Wen, Associate Professor Vannest, Kimberly J, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2007 PHD, Louisiana State University, 2000
298 Interdisciplinary Studies - BS, Bilingual Education EC-6
Walichowski, Miranda F, Clinical Associate Professor First Year

Educational Psychology Fall Semester
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009 Credit
Hours
Woltering, Steven, Assistant Professor
Educational Psychology ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3
PHD, University of Toronto, 2012 or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
HIST 105 History of the United States 3
Woodward, Robert S, Clinical Associate Professor or HIST 106 or History of the United States
Educational Psychology MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2004 or MATH 166 or Topics in Contemporary Mathematics
Yoon, Myeongsun, Associate Professor II
Educational Psychology POLS 206 American National Government 3
PHD, Arizona State University, 2007 Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
Yue, Jessica, Instructional Associate Professor
Educational Psychology Spring
PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2011 ENGL 203 Writing about Literature 3
or ENGL 210 or Technical and Business Writing
Zhang, Dan D, Professor HIST 226 History of Texas 3
Educational Psychology
PHD, University of New Orleans, 1998
or MATH 142 or Business Calculus
Majors POLS 207 State and Local Government 3

Life and physical sciences elective 4
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Bilingual Education-
EC-6 (p. 298)
BIOL 101 Botany
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Special Education-
EC-12 (p. 299) BIOL 107 Zoology
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Child Professional Services BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
Concentration (p. 300) BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology
Minors Summer
• Creative Studies Minor (p. 301) MATH 365 Structure of Mathematics I 3
SPAN 311 Hispanic Culture and Civilization to the 3
Certificates or SPAN 312 18th Century
or Hispanic Culture and Civilization: 18th
Creative Studies Certificate (p. 302)
Century to Present
Interdisciplinary Studies - BS,

Second Year
Bilingual Education EC-6 Fall
The Department of Educational Psychology offers an undergraduate GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village 3
degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies that includes certification or GEOG 301 or Geography of the United States
in bilingual education and general elementary education, grades INST 210 Understanding Special Populations 3
EC through 6. This program prepares teachers to instruct students SPAN 302 Advanced Grammar 3
who are served in bilingual classes at the elementary level. Students TEFB 273 Introduction to Culture, Community, Society 3
interested in certification in bilingual education should contact the EPSY and Schools
undergraduate advisor in Heaton Hall.
The following curriculum leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
Interdisciplinary Studies with certification in Bilingual Education, EC-6. I
Students are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor prior
CHEM 106 Molecular Science for Citizens
to registration each semester.
& CHEM 116 and Molecular Science for Citizens
Laboratory
GEOG 203 Planet Earth
& GEOG 213 and Planet Earth Lab
299
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology Summer

Semester Credit Hours 16 EPSY 435 Educational Statistics 3
Spring or STAT 303 or Statistical Methods
EDCI 364 Creativity and the Young Child 3 Semester Credit Hours 3
EDCI 353 Early Childhood through Adolescent 3 Fourth Year
Education Fall
EPFB 210 Family Involvement and Empowerment 3 RDNG 467 Reading and the Language Arts 3
EPSY 320 Child Development 3 TEFB 410 Social Studies and the Humanities in the 3
or EPSY 321 or Adolescent Development Elementary School
KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1 TEFB 412 Mathematics in the Elementary School 3
SPAN 303 Spanish Composition 3 TEFB 413 Science in the Elementary School 3
Summer Spring
EPSY 485 Directed Studies 1 BEFB 425 Student Teaching in Hispanic Bilingual 3
MATH 366 Structure of Mathematics II 3 Education
Semester Credit Hours 4 BEFB 426 Effective Instruction of Hispanic Students 3
of Diverse Abilities
Third Year
BEFB 472 Bilingual and Dual Language 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 124
Methodologies
BEFB 474 Biliteracy for Bilingual and Dual Language 3 Interdisciplinary Studies - BS,
RDNG 461
Classrooms
Teaching Reading Through Children's 3
Special Education EC-12
Literature The Department of Educational Psychology offers an undergraduate
SPAN 320 Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies that includes certification
TEFB 371 Dynamics and Management in 3 in special education, EC through grade 12, within the constraints of
Multicultural/Inclusionary Learning Texas Certification and The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Environments mandates. This program prepares teachers to instruct students who
are served by special education services. Graduates will be prepared
to work with students in a wide range of grade levels and settings,
Spring
serving students with mild to severe disabilities. Students interested in
BEFB 470 Bilingual Assessment and Monitoring 3 certification in Special Education should contact the EPSY undergraduate
BEFB 476 Content Area Instruction for Bilingual 3 advisor in Heaton Hall.
Programs
RDNG 351 Reading in the Elementary School 3 Program Requirements
RDNG 361 Assessment in Reading Instruction 3 The following curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in
SPAN elective 3 Interdisciplinary Studies with certification in Special Education K-12.
Select one of the following: Students are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor prior
SPAN 331 Spanish Literature to 1700 to registration each semester.
SPAN 332 Spanish Literature from 1700 to 1936 First Year

SPAN 341 Spanish-American Literature from 1492 to Fall Semester
1821 Credit
SPAN 342 Spanish-American Literature from 1821 to Hours
1935 ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3
SPAN 350 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
SPAN 410 Hispanic Film HIST 105 History of the United States 3
SPAN 411 Contemporary Hispanic Society and or HIST 106 or History of the United States
Culture MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
SPAN 413 Hispanic Culture through Art or MATH 166 or Topics in Contemporary Mathematics
SPAN 421 Spanish Language Poetry II
SPAN 445 Cervantes POLS 206 American National Government 3
SPAN 450 Contemporary Spanish and Spanish- Life and physical sciences elective 4
American Literature Select one of the following:
Semester Credit Hours 15 BIOL 101 Botany
BIOL 107 Zoology
300 University Studies - BS, Child Professional Services Concentration
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I SPED 310 Instructional Strategies for Students with 3

BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology Disabilities
Semester Credit Hours 16 SPED 312 Effective Reading Instruction for Students 3
with Diverse Abilities
Spring
SPED 471 Classroom Management and Behavioral 3
HIST 226 History of Texas 3
Interventions
INST 210 Understanding Special Populations 3
TEFB 413 Science in the Elementary School 3
Spring
EPFB 401 Teaching Skills II 3
SPED 311 Assessment of Students with Disabilities 3
SPED 314 Effective Mathematics Strategies for 4
Students with Disabilities
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
I SPED 414 Methods and Issues in Low-Incidence 3
Disabilities
CHEM 106 Molecular Science for Citizens
& CHEM 116 and Molecular Science for Citizens SPED 442 Teaching Students with Emotional 3
Laboratory Disturbances and Behavior Disorders
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology Semester Credit Hours 16
GEOL 106 Historical Geology Fourth Year
GEOG 203 Planet Earth Fall
& GEOG 213 and Planet Earth Lab EDCI 365 Using Technology Classrooms 3
Semester Credit Hours 16 Select one of the following: 3
Summer GEOG 301 Geography of the United States
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature 3 GEOG 305 Geography of Texas
or ENGL 210 or Technical and Business Writing GEOG 355 Concepts in Geographic Education
Semester Credit Hours 3 INST 363 English as a Second Language Methods II 3
Second Year RDNG 372 Reading and Writing across the Middle 3
Fall Grades Curriculum
EPFB 210 Family Involvement and Empowerment 3 SEFB 420 Education and Employment Issues in 3
EPSY 320 Child Development 3 Secondary Special Education
or EPSY 321 or Adolescent Development Semester Credit Hours 15
KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1 Spring
MATH 365 Structure of Mathematics I 3 SEFB 425 Student Teaching in Special Education 6
TEFB 273 Introduction to Culture, Community, Society 3 Semester Credit Hours 6
and Schools Total Semester Credit Hours 124
University Studies - BS, Child
Professional Services Concentration
Spring
HLTH 214/ Health and Physical Activity for Children 3
KINE 214 The Department of Educational Psychology offers an undergraduate
INST 222 Foundations of Education in a Multicultural 3 non-certification degree program in University Studies with an area of
Society concentration in Child Professional Services. This degree is a flexible
INST 362 English as a Second Language Methods I 3 120-hour degree program that enables a student to combine a prescribed
MATH 366 Structure of Mathematics II 3 concentration, two minors, the core curriculum and electives to create
a comprehensive degree that aligns with the student’s individual
SPED 302 Instructional Design for Students with 3
professional interest. The Child Professional Services non-certification
Disabilities
concentration requires students to complete a minor in Human Resource
Development or Creative Studies and Sociology. This concentration does
Summer not allow students to seek teacher certification; however, it offers study
INST 301 Educational Psychology 3 in upper level education courses that provides a strong foundation in
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 child and adolescent development, instructional methods, educational
psychology, kinesiology, human resource development, and sociology
as a means of preparing graduates for careers in civic, social or religious
Third Year
organizations; hospitals or non-profit organizations; or family and
Fall community services. Students interested in University Studies - Child
EPFB 301 Teaching Skills I 3
301
2
Professional Services should contact the EPSY undergraduate advisor SOCI minor elective 3
located in Heaton Hall. Semester Credit Hours 15
Third Year
Fall
The following curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
University Studies with an area of concentration in Child Professional 2
SOCI minor elective 3
Services. Students are required to meet with their assigned academic 1
advisor prior to registration each semester. Elective 3
1
Elective 3
First Year EHRD 371 Applied Learning Principles 3
Fall Semester Semester Credit Hours 15
Credit
Spring
Hours
KINE 214/ Health and Physical Activity for Children 3
HLTH 214
or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric 2
HIST 105 History of the United States 3 1
Elective 3
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3 1
Elective 3
or MATH 166 or Topics in Contemporary Mathematics
II EHRD 372 Learning and Development in HRD 3
POLS 206 American National Government 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
Life and Physical sciences elective (p. 22) 4 Fourth Year
Semester Credit Hours 16 Fall
Spring EPSY 320 Child Development 3
2
Select one of the following: 3 SOCI minor elective 3
1
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus Elective 3
1
MATH 142 Business Calculus Elective 3
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic EHRD 374 Organizational Development 3
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
Select one of the following: 3 Spring
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature EPSY 321 Adolescent Development 3
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing INST 301 Educational Psychology 3
1
COMM 203 Public Speaking Elective 3
HIST 106 History of the United States 3 EHRD 315 Applied Human Resource Development in 3
or HIST 226 or History of Texas or EHRD 405 the Workplace
Life and Physical sciences elective (p. 22) 4 or EHRD 408 or Principles and Practices of
or EHRD 413 Leadership in Human Resource
Development and Technology
Second Year Management
Fall or Globalization and Diversity in the
EHRD 203 Foundations of Human Resource 3 Workplace
Development or Conflict Management and Dialogue
INST 210 Understanding Special Populations 3 Semester Credit Hours 12
INST 222 Foundations of Education in a Multicultural 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
Society
1
KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1 Free elective can be chosen from any 300-400 level course of
student’s choice.
2 Sociology minor elective to be selected from approved list of courses
in the Department of Sociology (p. 553).
Spring
EHRD 210 Legal and Ethical Environment of Human 3
Creative Studies - Minor
Resource Development The Creative Studies minor is provides knowledge and strategies to
EPFB 210 Family Involvement and Empowerment 3 help you think more creatively within the area of your future profession.
EPSY 435 Educational Statistics 3 Everyone has the ability to think more creatively. Our job is to help you
develop and grow your creative ability. Creativity changes the way you
TEFB 273 Introduction to Culture, Community, Society 3
think about personal and professional situations.
and Schools
302 Creative Studies - Certificate
Program Requirements PSYC 489 Special Topics in... (Creative Theory

and Research)
Code Title Semester Credit Personal Creativity
Hours
EPSY 489 Special Topics in... (Personal 1-4
EPSY 430 Creativity Theories and Research 3 Creativity and Giftedness)
EPSY 433 Lateral Thinking 3 Creative Thinking Strategies
Select one of the following options: 9 Select one of the following: 3
Option 1 EPSY 489 Special Topics in... (Creativity and
Select three of the following: Creating Problem Solving)
ENDS 101 Design Process EPSY 489 Special Topics in... (Lateral
EPSY 431 Personal Creativity and Giftedness Thinking)
EPSY 432 Creativity and Creative Problem Creativity elective
Solving Select a course from any of the three required 3
EPSY 485 Directed Studies areas.
Option 2 Total Semester Credit Hours 12
ENDS 101 Design Process Department of Health and
EPSY 431 Personal Creativity and Giftedness
EPSY 432 Creativity and Creative Problem
Kinesiology
Solving The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers degrees in Health,
EPSY 485 Directed Studies Kinesiology, Sport Management and University Studies. Several tracks
Select one of the following: are offered for students who are interested in a career in these fields.
All students majoring in the Department of Health and Kinesiology are
ARTS 111 Drawing I
assigned an advisor in accordance with their career choice.
ARTS 115 Drawing for Visualization
ENDS 115 Design Communication The curricula in Health, Kinesiology, Sport Management and University
Foundations Studies offer opportunities to obtain professional preparation for
ENGL 347 Writers' Workshop: Prose careers such as health and physical education teachers in public and
private schools, coaches, sport administrators, community health
ENGL 348 Writers' Workshop: Poetry
educators, clinical and applied exercise physiologists, exercise scientists,
EPSY 459 Practicum in Educating the Gifted
recreational leaders (in non-school agencies), dance scientists, sports
and Talented
marketing professionals and athletic administrators. The department
HORT 203 Floral Design also provides academic preparation for students interested in allied
MKTG 345 Social Media and Public Relations health and medical related professional schools, e.g., physical therapy,
MKTG 442 Innovation and Product occupational therapy, physicians’ assistant or medicine.
Management
The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers minors in coaching,
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 dance and sport management. The coaching and dance minors consist of
18 credit hours. The sport management minor is 15 credit hours. A list of
Creative Studies - Certificate courses and enrollment information regarding the minor may be obtained
from the Advising Office in the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
The Department of Educational Psychology offers a certificate in
Creative Studies. This 12-credit fully online certificate is targeted to In addition to undergraduate degrees, the department offers the Master
mid-career professionals desiring to improve their understanding and of Education, Master of Science, Doctor of Education and Doctor of
application of creative thinking to their personal and professional lives. Philosophy degrees.
The course of study will be developed in collaboration with the certificate
advisor. Examples of course offerings are listed under the Creative Teacher Certification
Studies Minor. Courses cover theories of creativity, personal creativity
Students majoring in either Health or Kinesiology may qualify for
and creative strategies such as Creative Problem Solving and Lateral
a Provisional Teaching Certificate after being admitted to teacher
Thinking.
education, completing the prescribed requirements, and being
recommended by the department to the Texas Education Agency through
Program Requirements the University’s Council for Teacher Education. Completion of this degree
Code Title Semester Credit and other academic requirements does not automatically assure that
Hours the student will be recommended for a teaching certificate. Students
interested in Texas certification for a teaching career must apply for,
Theory of Creativity
and be admitted to, the professional phase of teacher education. See the
section entitled “Requirements for Admission to the Professional Phase
ENDS 101 Design Process of Teacher Education” for additional information. Students should see an
303
academic advisor for specific courses. Additionally, all core curriculum responsible for contacting the Advising Office in the Department
courses must be completed before the student accrues 90 hours. of Health and Kinesiology to obtain information about specific
requirements, which include the following.
Non-Teacher Certification Tracks 1. Complete the following communication requirement:
Students may seek a career other than public school teaching. The a. Physical Education: Complete both Communications electives on
department offers opportunities in allied health, community health, degree plan with a grade combination of B/C or higher.
dance science, exercise science, motor behavior and sport management.
b. School Health: Complete ENGL 103 or ENGL 104 with at least
Students are encouraged to declare career intentions early so that
a grade of C or higher. (If completed with the C, the COMM 203
appropriate coursework and field experiences may be planned.
course must be completed with at least a B, but is not required for
Students pursuing careers other than teaching are not eligible for
professional phase.)
teacher certification. These opportunities are briefly summarized in the
descriptions of each track. 2. Complete the following courses with a grade of C or better:
a. Code Title Semester
Students interested in obtaining a degree must apply for, and be admitted
Credit
to, the professional phase of a specific track (i.e., exercise science, sport
Hours
management, community health, allied health or dance science). See the
section entitled “Requirements for Admission to the Professional Phase Physical Education
of Non-Certification Tracks (p. 288)” for additional information. BIOL 107 Zoology 4
KINE 121 Physical and Motor Fitness 2
Departmental Advising Assessment
Because of the wide variety of careers in Health, Kinesiology and Sport KINE 213 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
Management and the difference in course requirements for each, it is KINE 199 Required Physical Activity 2
essential for students to take advantage of the advising opportunities (Majors)
offered by the department. Students are assigned to an academic KNFB 222/ Teaching and Schooling in 3
advisor in accordance with their degree choice. Students are encouraged HEFB 222 Modern Society
to declare career intentions early so appropriate coursework may be PHYS 201 College Physics 4
planned. All undergraduate advising matters are handled by the advisors MATH (p. 22)
1
3
in the department’s Advising Office. Information concerning entrance to
professional schools in health-related fields is available from the Office of b. Code Title Semester
Professional School Advising.
Credit
Students are encouraged to become involved in professional Hours
organizations and extracurricular activities that afford opportunities for School Health
becoming involved in their respective professions. BIOL 107 Zoology 4
or BIOL 111
or Introductory Biology I
General Requirements for Admission to CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
Professional Phase & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
Laboratory I
The curricula in the Department of Health and Kinesiology are composed
HEFB 222/ Teaching and Schooling in 3
of two phases: the pre-professional phase and the professional phase.
KNFB 222 Modern Society
Upon acceptance into the department, all students enter the pre-
professional phase and are assigned a lower-division classification in HLTH 210 Introduction to the Discipline 3
Community Health (CHLL), Health (EDHL), Kinesiology (EDKI) or Sport HLTH 231 Healthy Lifestyles 3
Management (EDSM). The pre-professional phase consists of University MATH (p. 22)1 3
Core Curriculum requirements and introductory courses to the major field
1
of study. After successful completion of these requirements, students One of the two required MATH classes on degree plan.
may be accepted into the professional phase and assigned an upper-level
classification in Community Health, (CHLT), Health (HLTH), Kinesiology
3. GPR requirements:
(KINE) or Sport Management (SPMT). The professional phase consists of
a. Overall 2.75 on all coursework taken at any institution of higher
advanced work in the major field of study and professional development
education.
courses. Students are not guaranteed automatic admission to the
b. Once admitted into professional phase, students must maintain
professional phase.
a minimum GPR of 2.5 or higher in the following areas: overall
Requirements for Admission to the at Texas A&M University, on all degree plan coursework, on all
professional development coursework and on major coursework
Professional Phase of Teacher Education 4. A grade of C or better must be made in each of the following: science,
The State of Texas establishes standards for teacher education. All professional development and major (HLTH and KINE) courses
certification programs at Texas A&M University are in compliance with (those courses taken at Texas A&M and those taken elsewhere and
these requirements. Students must meet State, University, College transferred to Texas A&M).
of Education and Human Development and department/program
requirements for matriculation into teacher education. Students are
304 Department of Health and Kinesiology
5. Pass the THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test or show Code Title Semester Credit
proof of exemption from the test with appropriate STAAR, SAT or ACT Hours
scores. Health
6. Complete application for the professional phase of teacher education ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and 3
before the deadline during the semester all above criteria are Composition
met (see academic advisor for date). Application for professional
phase includes documentation of professional organizations
and certificates, Code of Ethics, FERPA acknowledgement and
Expectation for Professional Behavior form signed by student and or COMM 205
or Communication for Technical
program coordinator. Professions
7. Demonstrate swimming proficiency (for KINE majors).
NOTE: Undergraduate students enrolled in professional phase of teacher Hours
preparation programs incur a differential tuition charge of $300 in each of Sport Management
the remaining semesters. ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and 3
Composition
Requirements for Admission to Student or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
Teaching Select one of the following: 3
1. Successful admission to Professional Phase of Teacher Education. COMM 203 Public Speaking
2. Complete Intent to Student Teach form at the time of application for COMM 205 Communication for Technical
professional phase. Professions
3. Complete all degree plan coursework except KNFB 450/ COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
HEFB 450/HEFB 450/KNFB 450.
2. Complete the following courses with a grade of C or better:
4. GPR requirements:
a. minimum of 2.5 on all coursework completed at Texas A&M. Code Title Semester Credit
b. minimum of 2.5 on all coursework that applies to the degree plan. Hours
c. minimum of 2.5 computed for each: professional development Allied Health
and major courses. BIOL 107 Zoology 4
5. A grade of C or better must be made in each of the following:
science, professional development, major and support field courses BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and 4
(those courses taken at Texas A&M and those taken elsewhere and Physiology I
transferred to Texas A&M). BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and 4
6. Successful completion of portfolio presentation. Physiology II
7. Successful completion of the English Language Learner and Ethics CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
Training Module. & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
Laboratory I
Requirements for Admission to the HLTH 210 Introduction to the Discipline 3
Professional Phase of Non-Certification HLTH 231

HLTH 240/
Healthy Lifestyles
Computer Technology in Health and
3
3
Tracks KINE 240 Kinesiology
1
The following requirements must be met by students seeking admission MATH
to the professional phase of non-certification tracks in Health and
Kinesiology. Students are responsible for contacting the Advising Office Code Title Semester Credit
in the Department of Health and Kinesiology to obtain information about Hours
specific requirements. Community Health
BIOL 107 Zoology 4
1. Complete the following courses with a grade combination of B/C or
higher: or BIOL 111 or Introductory Biology I
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and 4
Code Title Semester Credit Physiology I
Hours BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and 4
Kinesiology Physiology II
ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and 3 CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
Composition & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric Laboratory I
Second Communications/English course 3 HLTH 210 Introduction to the Discipline 3
HLTH 231 Healthy Lifestyles 3
305
HLTH 240/ Computer Technology in Health and 3 4. Minimum of 2.5 on all coursework completed at Texas A&M except
KINE 240 Kinesiology Sport Management which requires a 2.25. Dance Science requires a 2.5
HLTH 331 Community Health 3 on all dance science coursework for admission to the professional phase.
1
MATH 5. Applied Exercise Physiology and Sport Management have additional
requirements. Please see your academic advisor for these.
Hours 6. Admission to the professional phase is competitive and not gua
Kinesiology: Dance Science
BIOL 107 Zoology 4 Requirements for Admission to Internship
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and 4 1. Successful admission to Professional Phase of Non-Certification
Physiology I Track.
BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and 4 2. Submit the Application for Internship form prior to the deadline
Physiology II (check with your advisor for deadlines) the semester before enrolling
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3 in pre-intern courses.
KINE 213 Foundations of Kinesiology 3 3. Minimum 2.5 on all coursework completed at Texas A&M except
PHYS 201 College Physics 4 Sport Management which requires a 2.00.
PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3 4. Health and Kinesiology requires a grade of C or better must be made
in each of the following: science, professional development and
Code Title Semester Credit major courses (those courses taken at Texas A&M and those taken
Hours elsewhere and transferred to Texas A&M).
Kinesiology: Exercise Science 5. Complete all degree plan courses prior to internship experience.
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4 6. Approval of Application for Internship by program coordinator.
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and 4
Physiology I Faculty
BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and 4 Agnor, Dottiedee, Instructional Associate Professor
Physiology II Health & Kinesiology
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 MS, Texas A&M University, 1992
Laboratory I Alvarez, Andrea, Instructional Assistant Professor
Health & Kinesiology
KINE 121 Physical and Motor Fitness 2
MFA, Case Western Reserve University, 2016
Assessment
KINE 213 Foundations of Kinesiology 3 Apostolopoulos, Yiorgos, Associate Professor
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus 3 Health & Kinesiology
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3 PHD, University of Connecticut, 1994
PHYS 201 College Physics 4 Armstrong, Carisa L, Clinical Associate Professor

Code Title Semester Credit MFA, Case Western Reserve University, 2002
Hours
Sport Management Baldwin, Janetta, Instructional Professor
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 Health & Kinesiology
SPMT 217 Foundations of Sport Management 3
COMM 203 Public Speaking 3 Baletka, Dawn M, Instructional Assistant Professor
1
One of the two required MATH classes on degree plan. PHD, Sam Houston State University, 2006
3. Complete the following courses with a grade of B or better: Ballard, Danny J, Adjunct Professor
Code Title Semester Credit PHD, Oklahoma State University, 1982
Hours
Dance Science Ballouli, Khalid W, Adjunct Assistant Professor
DCED 160 Ballet I 2
PhD, Texas A&M University, 2011
DCED 171 Modern Dance I 2
KINE 260 Movement Lab: Ballet I 2 Barry, Adam, Associate Professor
KINE 271 Movement Lab: Modern Dance I 2 Health & Kinesiology
Batista, Paul J, Associate Professor Clark, Heather R, Clinical Assistant Professor

Health & Kinesiology Health & Kinesiology
JD, Baylor University, 1976 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014
Bedford, Diane C, Clinical Assistant Professor Coady, William J, Instructional Associate Professor
MFA, Florida State University, 2010 MS, Texas A&M University, 1992
Bennett, Gregg R, Professor Crouse, Stephen F, Professor

PHD, Auburn University, 1997 PHD, The University of New Mexico, 1984
Bergeron, Christine S, Clinical Professor Cunningham, George B, Professor

MFA, Florida State University, 1998 PHD, The Ohio State University, 2002
Berthot, Patricia A, Instructional Associate Professor Dannenbaum, Joseph H, Instructional Associate Professor
MED, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1990 MA, Oklahoma State University, 2005
Bloomfield, Susan A, Professor Darnell, Gayden S, Instructional Associate Professor

PHD, The Ohio State University, 1992 MS, Texas A&M University, 1997
Bosquez, Janet M, Instructional Assistant Professor Deutz, Nicolaas, Professor

MS, Texas A&M University, 1986 MD, University of Amsterdam, 1988
Boucher, Anthony M, Clinical Associate Professor Dixon, Marlene A, Professor

PHD, Texas Woman's University, 2008 PHD, The Ohio State University, 2002
Breaux, Wade J, Instructional Assistant Professor Dixon, Mary O, Clinical Assistant Professor
MS, Texas A&M University, 2002 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2011
Brekken, Kirstin L, Instructional Professor Dixon, Stuart M, Instructional Associate Professor

MS, Texas A&M University, 1982 MED, Concordia University Texas, 2009
Brison, Natasha T, Assistant Professor Eliot, John F, Clinical Associate Professor

PHD, University of Georgia, 2015 PHD, University of Virginia, 1998
JD, University of Georgia School of Law, 1998
Ellis, Robert B, Instructional Assistant Professor
Buchanan, John J, Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology BA, Oklahoma State University, 1964
PHD, Florida Atlantic University, 1996
Engelen, Marielle P, Associate Professor
Campbell, August J, Instructional Assistant Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology PHD, Maastricht University, Netherlands, 2000
PHD, Texas State University, 2005
Fehr, Sara K, Clinical Assistant Professor
Campbell, Kelli R, Instructional Assistant Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology PHD, University of Cincinnati, 2015
Fluckey, James D, Professor
Chapman, Denise D, Instructional Assistant Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1995
MS, University of Central Missouri, 2000
Gabbard, Carl P, Senior Professor
Chen, Lei-Shih, Associate Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology PHD, North Texas State University, 1977
307
Garney, Whitney R, Assistant Professor Henthorne, Mary B, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2015 MS, Texas A&M University, 2008
Gegg, Laura G, Instructional Associate Professor Hourahan, Johanna E, Instructional Associate Professor
MED, Texas A&M University, 2009 MED, Texas A&M University, 2008
Gilreath, Tamika D, Associate Professor Hudson, Shane L, Clinical Professor

PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2007 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2007
Gomez, Daniel, Instructional Associate Professor Kalbasi, Shaida, Instructional Assistant Professor
MED, Texas A&M University, 2010 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2015
Gomez, Lorinda B, Instructional Associate Professor Keiper, Paul, Clinical Associate Professor
MS, Texas A&M University, 2006 EDD, Texas A&M University, 2002
Goodson, Patricia, Professor Kennedy, Deanna M, Assistant Professor

PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1996 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2015
Grant, Melinda L, Instructional Professor Kirkham, Ernest P, Instructional Associate Professor

MS, West Virginia University, 1976 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1981
Green, John S, Clinical Professor Kniffin, Daniel A, Instructional Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996 MED, The University of Texas at Austin, 1987
Green, Lisa L, Adjunct Assistant Professor Kreider, Richard, Professor

PHD, Texas Woman's University, 2001 PHD, University of Southern Mississippi, 1987
Greenwood, C Michael, Clinical Professor Lawler, John, Professor

PHD, Texas Woman's University, 1990 PHD, University of Florida, 1991
Greenwood, Lori, Clinical Professor Lemke, Michael K, Clinical Assistant Professor

PHD, Oregon State University, 1995 PHD, Wichita State University, 2013
Guidry, Jeffrey J, Associate Professor Lieben, Cindy, Research Assistant Professor

PHD, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1994 PHD, Maastricht University, Netherlands, 2004
Guinn, James R, Instructional Assistant Professor Lightfoot, John, Professor

MA, Abilene Christian University, 2012 PHD, University of Tennessee, 1986
Gunnels, Emily E, Lecturer Lintz, Leah E, Instructional Assistant Professor

MS, Texas A&M University, 2005 MS, Texas A&M University, 2003
Hanik, Michael G, Instructional Assistant Professor Liu, Jiling, Instructional Assistant Professor
MS, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 1996 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2016
Harvey, Idethia S, Associate Professor Lockard, Brittanie L, Adjunct Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 2014 PHD, East Carolina University, 2004
Locklear, Alyssa D, Instructional Associate Professor Salaga, Steven H, Assistant Professor

MA, Texas A&M University, 2003 PHD, University of Michigan, 2012
Markowsky, Vicki J, Instructional Professor Sandlin, Michael E, Clinical Associate Professor

Martin, Steven E, Clinical Associate Professor Schakel, David J, Instructional Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2008 MA, Ball State University, 1978
Massett, Michael P, Associate Professor Shea, Charles H, Senior Professor

PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997 PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1978
McNeill, Elisa H, Clinical Associate Professor Sherman, Ledric D, Assistant Professor

Melton, Elizabeth N, Instructional Assistant Professor Shipley, Meagan M, Clinical Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2012 PHD, Indiana University, 2014
Miller, Paula J, Clinical Professor Singer, John N, Associate Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1993 PHD, The Ohio State University, 2002
Milstein, Sloane H, Clinical Assistant Professor Slagel, Kristin N, Instructional Associate Professor
EDD, Southern Connecticut State University, 2013 MS, Texas A&M University, 2002
MED, Temple University, 2002
Templin, Mai Phuong L, Instructional Assistant Professor
Muckleroy, Martha L, Instructional Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology MARC, University of Houston, 1992
MED, Texas A&M University, 1994
Terral, Michael H, Lecturer
Nelson, Chad E, Instructional Assistant Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology MED, Sam Houston State College, 1973
Thomas, Francis E, Instructional Professor
Netherland, Beth M, Instructional Associate Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology PHD, Texas A&M University, 1980
MS, Miami University, 2000
Thornton, John H, Executive Professor
Nicksic, Hildi M, Clinical Assistant Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997
Thornton, Michael A, Clinical Assistant Professor
Pittman, Andrew T, Clinical Associate Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology EDD, Texas A&M University, 2007
Tisone, Christine, Clinical Assistant Professor
Pooley, Alexandra, Instructional Assistant Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology PHD, Indiana University, 2004
MS, The City University London, 2011
Waite, Lucy J, Instructional Associate Professor
Rahn, Rhonda N, Clinical Assistant Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology MS, Texas A&M University, 2008
Walker, Dillon K, Research Assistant Professor
Riechman, Steven E, Associate Professor Health & Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology PHD, Kansas State University, 2008
PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 2000
309
Walker, Matthew B, Associate Professor Majors

PHD, Florida State University, 2007 Health
Waltemyer, David S, Clinical Assistant Professor • Bachelor of Science in Community Health (p. 309)
Health & Kinesiology • Bachelor of Science in Health, Allied Health Track (p. 311)
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006 • Bachelor of Science in Health, School Health Track (p. 312)
Ward, Susan E, Clinical Associate Professor

Health & Kinesiology Kinesiology
PHD, University of Virginia, 1990 • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, All-Level Physical Education
Teacher Certification Track (p. 313)
Wenzel, Theresa M, Instructional Associate Professor
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Dance Science Track (p. 314)
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Track, Applied
MED, Baylor University, 1992
Wigfall, Lisa T, Assistant Professor • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Track, Basic
Health & Kinesiology Exercise Physiology Concentration (p. 317)
PHD, University of South Carolina, 2009 • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Track, Motor
Behavior Concentration (p. 318)
Willingham, Kristen L, Instructional Assistant Professor
Health & Kinesiology • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Master of Science in Athletic
MS, Texas A&M University, 2014 Training, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 319)
Wilson, Kelly L, Associate Professor Sports Management

• Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, Internship Track (p. 321)
• Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, Non-Internship Track
Wolfe, Joda, Instructional Assistant Professor (p. 322)
MS, Ohio University, 2012 University Studies
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Dance Concentration
Wood, Jonathan D, Instructional Assistant Professor
(p. 323)
MS, Texas A&M University, 2010 • Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Sport Conditioning
Woodman, Christopher R, Associate Professor
Health & Kinesiology Minors
The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers three minors to all
Woosley, James R, Instructional Professor students at the university. The Coaching minor and Dance minor have
Health & Kinesiology admission requirements. Students should consult with an advisor in the
MS, Western Illinois University, 1975 Department of Health and Kinesiology for admission requirements.
Wright, David L, Professor • Coaching Minor (p. 325)

Health & Kinesiology • Dance Minor (p. 326)
PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1989 • Sports Management Minor (p. 326)
Community Health - BS
Wright, Nilah L, Instructional Associate Professor
The Bachelor of Science in Community Health prepares and educates
Wright, Scott, Instructional Assistant Professor students to serve as community health educators and promoters in
Health & Kinesiology a variety or government and private health agencies, clinical settings,
MA, The University of Texas - Pan American, 1997 nonprofit organizations, volunteer agencies and other community
organizations. This program is unique in that it offers a wide range
Wylie, Wayne E, Associate Professor of approved electives permitting the student to develop a program
Health & Kinesiology according to his or her needs and interests. Each graduate will have
PHD, University of Tennessee, 1981 knowledge enabling them to communicate health and health education
needs, concerns and resources.
Xiang, Ping, Professor
Health & Kinesiology In addition to classroom experience, the student is exposed to pre-
PHD, Louisiana State University, 1996 professional training through a non-paid, full semester internship in the
final semester. This internship program provides them with on-the-job
310 Community Health - BS
experience and employment opportunities. Students are placed in a HLTH 231 Healthy Lifestyles 3
setting which best fits their professional goals. KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1
KINE 199 Required Physical Activity 1
Program Requirements 1,2
This degree plan has been laid out showing students the number of hours Semester Credit Hours 15
they must take each semester in order to complete the degree in four
Spring
years without attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and
does not have to be followed as laid out below. Students should use BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
this information in conjunction with advising documents available from II
their advisor or the department website when scheduling courses each HLTH 216 First Aid 2
1,2
semester to ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
for admission to professional phase in a timely manner and meeting all HLTH 240/ Computer Technology in Health and 3
grade requirements. KINE 240 Kinesiology
First Year
Fall Semester
Credit Third Year
Hours Fall
3
ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3 HLTH 236 Race, Ethnicity and Health 3
or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric HLTH 331 Community Health 3
Select one of the following: 3-4 4
Health Elective 3
Health Elective 3
Sciences Free Elective 3
MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences
Spring
HLTH 335 Human Diseases 3
MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary Mathematics II
HLTH 342 Human Sexuality 3
MATH 172 Calculus 4
Health Elective 3
BIOL 107 Zoology 4 4
Health Elective 3
1,2
Free Elective 3
1,2
Fourth Year
Spring
Fall
HLTH 353 Drugs and Society 3
HLTH 415 Health Education Methodology 3
HLTH 425 Health Program Evaluation 3
HLTH 440 Contemporary Issues for Community 3
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus Health Interns
5
MATH 142 Business Calculus HLTH 482 Grant Writing in Health

5
1
MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences Free Elective 3
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I Semester Credit Hours 16
MATH 167 Explorations in Mathematics Spring
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus HLTH 484 Community Health Internship 12
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic Semester Credit Hours 12
I 1
Course should meet Core Curriculum requirement.
1,2
American history elective (p. 25) 3 2
Course selection should meet the International and Cultural Diversity
HLTH 210 Introduction to the Discipline 3 Graduation requirement, if needed.
3
Semester Credit Hours 16 Course meets International and Cultural Diversity graduation
Second Year requirement.
4
Fall To be chosen in consultation with academic advisor.
5
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Course meets the University writing requirement.
I
311
Health - BS, Allied Health Track MATH 131

MATH 142
Mathematical Concepts—Calculus
Business Calculus

The goals of the curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Health are MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences
to more effectively develop literate, informed professionals capable of
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I
making the world healthier and more humane. Students receive a general
education through a broad exposure to information. They also receive a
specialized education through coursework designed to help them develop MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
as a professional, expand their knowledge and skills related to health PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic
education and prepare them for professional practice. The curriculum in CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
health offers two options: the Allied Health track and the School Health & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
track. I
1,2
The Allied Health concentration gives students a strong background
in health that serves them well if they choose to pursue additional HLTH 210 Introduction to the Discipline 3
schooling in an allied health area. This concentration provides an Semester Credit Hours 16
opportunity for students to take prerequisite courses for professional Second Year
allied health schools as electives while receiving a background in
Fall
the health education field. Students select electives from a list of
prerequisites for specific professional schools.
I
This program consists of two phases: pre-professional phase and KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1
professional phase. Students must meet program prerequisite POLS 206 American National Government 3
requirements in order to advance to professional phase.
PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3
HLTH 231 Healthy Lifestyles 3
This degree plan has been laid out showing students the number of hours
Spring
does not have to be followed as laid out below. Students should use BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
this information in conjunction with advising documents available from II
their advisor or the department website when scheduling courses each HLTH 216 First Aid 2
semester to ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses HLTH 240/ Computer Technology in Health and 3
for admission to professional phase in a timely manner and meeting all KINE 240 Kinesiology
grade requirements. POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
1,2
First Year Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3

Credit Third Year
Hours Fall
ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3 3
HLTH 236 Race, Ethnicity and Health 3
or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric HLTH 331 Community Health 3
Please select one of the following: 3-4 HLTH 342 Human Sexuality 3
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social HLTH 481 Seminar in Allied Health
4
1
Sciences
SOCI 205 Introduction to Sociology 3
Free Elective 3
Spring
MATH 172 Calculus
HLTH 354 Medical Terminology for the Health 3
BIOL 107 Zoology 4 Professions
1,2
American history elective (p. 25) 3 HLTH 407 Global Health 3
1,2
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 Select one of the following: 3
Semester Credit Hours 16 STAT 301 Introduction to Biometry
Spring STAT 302 Statistical Methods
Select one of the following: 3 STAT 303 Statistical Methods
COMM 203 Public Speaking Free Elective 3
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions Semester Credit Hours 15
312 Health - BS, School Health Track
Fourth Year Program Requirements

Fall
HLTH 353 Drugs and Society 3
HLTH 403 Consumer Health 3 years without attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and
4
HLTH 482 Grant Writing in Health 1 does not have to be followed as laid out below. Students should use
5 this information in conjunction with advising documents available from
Professional Development Electives 6
their advisor or the department website when scheduling courses each
semester to ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses
Spring
for admission to professional phase in a timely manner and meeting all
HLTH 410 Exercise and Health Programs in the 3 grade requirements.
Workplace
HLTH 429 Environmental Health 3 First Year
HLTH 445 Professional Practice in Health Education 2 Fall Semester
Professional Development Electives
5
6 Credit
Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
1 Select one of the following: 3-4
Must meet Core Curriculum requirements.
2 MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social
Sciences
graduation requirement, if needed.
3 MATH 141 Finite Mathematics
Course meets International and Cultural Diversity graduation
requirement. MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences
4 MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II
Meets Core Curriculum writing requirement.
5 MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary Mathematics II
To be chosen in consultation with your academic advisor from
BICH 303, BICH 410, BIOL 112, BIOL 206, BIOL 351, CHEM 102, MATH 172 Calculus
CHEM 112, CHEM 227, CHEM 237, CHEM 228, CHEM 238, GENE 301, BIOL 107 Zoology 4
GENE 310, GENE 312, NUTR 202, PHIL 111, PHIL 251, PHYS 201, HLTH 210 Introduction to the Discipline 3
PHYS 202, PSYC 306, PSYC 307 and PSYC 335/NRSC 335. Any 1
Health course not used on the degree plan with the exception of
HLTH 415, HLTH 425, HLTH 440 and HLTH 484. Semester Credit Hours 16
Spring
Health - BS, School Health Track Select one of the following: 3

The goals of the curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Health are
to more effectively develop literate, informed professionals capable of
making the world healthier and more humane. Students receive a general
education through a broad exposure to information. They also receive a MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus
specialized education through coursework designed to help them develop MATH 142 Business Calculus
as a professional, expand their knowledge and skills related to health MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences
education and prepare them for professional practice. The curriculum in MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I
health offers two options: the Allied Health track and the School Health
track.
The School Health option provides a background in the basic health PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic
sciences and pedagogy and prepares educators to plan, implement and
evaluate health education in a variety of settings with an emphasis on
teaching health in school settings. Graduates have the ability to acquire
I
K-12 teacher certification credentials enabling them to teach health
only in public or private schools although students are encouraged to 1
become certified in a support teaching field through the use of core American history (p. 25) 3
curriculum and support field electives. Students frequently take support Semester Credit Hours 16
field electives that also serve as course pre-requisites for professional Second Year
schools such as nursing, PA, PT or other medical fields of study. Each Fall
student completes appropriate course work in academic foundations and
HEFB 222/ Teaching and Schooling in Modern Society 3
professional education as well as participates in several field experiences
KNFB 222
representing a variety of levels and types of instruction. The program
consists of three phases in the development of their professional HLTH 231 Healthy Lifestyles 3
dispositions. All students will complete a full semester of student KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1
teaching in a school setting as a culminating experience. POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
313
Kinesiology - BS, All-Level Physical

1
Language, phlosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
2
Support field elective 3
Semester Credit Hours 16 Education Teacher Certification Track
Spring The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology offers several options
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in public school
I education, exercise science and dance science. Some options also
PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3 provide academic preparation for students interested in professional
KINE 199 Required Physical Activity 1 schools, e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s
1 assistant or medicine. There are some common course requirements for
2
all kinesiology options. Additional hours for each option are specifically
Health elective 3 designed to prepare students for that field of study. The sequencing
2
Support field elective 3 of courses should be determined in consultation with an appropriate
Semester Credit Hours 17 academic advisor.
Third Year
This option is offered to students wishing to teach physical education
Fall in public or private school. The all-level certification qualifies the
BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 recipient to teach in preschool–12th grades in physical education/
II wellness only. This degree plan includes a full semester of student
HEFB 324/ Technology and Teaching Skills for the 3 teaching in a public school setting after the completion of coursework.
KNFB 324 21st Century Learner This degree plan will provide a program that will lead to successful
HLTH 216 First Aid 2 completion of the certification requirements outlined by the State of
Texas. Additional program information is available on the Department of
KINE 429 Adapted Physical Activity 3
Health and Kinesiology website or by contacting the advising office in the
PSYC 307 Developmental Psychology 3
department.
2
Health elective 3
Semester Credit Hours 18 Program Requirements
Spring This degree plan has been laid out showing students the number of hours
HEFB 325/ Introduction to Secondary School Teaching 3 they must take each semester in order to complete the degree in four
3
HEFB 325 years without attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and
HLTH 332 School Health Program 3 does not have to be followed as laid out below. Students should use
HLTH 353 Drugs and Society 3 this information in conjunction with advising documents available from
KINE 425 Tests and Measurements 3
2 semester to ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses
Health elective 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 grade requirements.
Fourth Year
Fall First Year
HLTH 335 Human Diseases 3 Fall Semester

Credit
HLTH 342 Human Sexuality 3
Hours
HLTH 415 Health Education Methodology 3
BIOL 107 Zoology 4
HLTH 421 Elementary School Health Instruction 3
3
HLTH 482 Grant Writing in Health 1
2
ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition
Health elective 3 (Select one of the following:)
Semester Credit Hours 16 ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric
Spring ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
HEFB 450/ Supervised Student Teaching 6 ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
KNFB 450
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 Sciences
1 MATH 141 Finite Mathematics
(p. 40) graduation requirement.
To be chosen in consultation with academic advisor.
Meets the University writing requirement.
MATH 172 Calculus
3
1,2
314 Kinesiology - BS, Dance Science Track
1,2
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 KNFB 324/ Technology and Teaching Skills for the 3
Semester Credit Hours 17 HEFB 324 21st Century Learner
Spring KNFB 325/ Introduction to Secondary School Teaching 3
6
HEFB 325
ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition
KINE 318 Athletic Injuries 3
Fourth Year
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
Fall
HLTH 421 Elementary School Health Instruction 3
KINE 308 Integrated Adventure Education 3
KINE 426 Exercise Biomechanics 4
MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences
KINE 433 Physiology of Exercise 3
KNFB 416 Middle and Secondary School Physical 3
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 6
Activities
KINE 121 Physical and Motor Fitness Assessment 2
3 Spring
3 KNFB 450/ Supervised Student Teaching 6
1,2
HEFB 450
Second Year
Fall 1
PHYS 201 College Physics 4 graduation requirement if needed.
2
KINE 213 Foundations of Kinesiology 3 Must meet Core Curriculum requirements.
3
POLS 206 American National Government 3 Participation in band or athletics cannot be used for KINE 199 credit.
3 KINE 199 activities cannot be repeated for credit and must be taken
3 for a grade. Must be a majors section.
4
To be chosen in consultation with your academic advisor.
KINE 215 Fundamentals of Coaching 1
5
4 Meets Creative Arts core curriculum requirement.
Support Field Electives 3
6
Kinesiology - BS, Dance Science

Spring
POLS 207
I
State and Local Government 3
Track
The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology offers several options
KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1
designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in public school
KNFB 222/ Teaching and Schooling in Modern Society 3
education, exercise science and dance science. Some options also
HEFB 222
provide academic preparation for students interested in professional
5
KINE 311 Fundamental Rhythms and Dance 3 schools, e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s
4
Support Field Electives 3 assistant or medicine. There are some common course requirements for
Semester Credit Hours 17 all kinesiology options. Additional hours for each option are specifically
Third Year designed to prepare students for that field of study. The sequencing
of courses should be determined in consultation with an appropriate
Fall
academic advisor.
II This option is offered to prepare and educate students to enter the field
KINE 307 Lifespan Motor Development 3 of dance science. Dance Scientists are professionals who are employed
KINE 425 Tests and Measurements 3 by dance companies and dance training facilities throughout the world
to devise effective training programs as well as advise the dancers
KINE 429 Adapted Physical Activity 3
4
regarding nutrition, injury prevention/care and dance psychology.
Support Field Electives 3 Dance Scientists also become researchers, dance therapists, massage
Semester Credit Hours 16 therapists and better informed dancers and teachers.
Spring
PSYC 307 Developmental Psychology 3 Program Requirements
KNFB 315 Elementary School Physical Activities 3 This degree plan has been laid out showing students the number of hours
315
1,2
years without attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and American history elective (p. 25) 3
does not have to be followed as laid out below. Students should use Semester Credit Hours 15
this information in conjunction with advising documents available from
Spring
semester to ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
for admission to professional phase in a timely manner and meeting all I
grade requirements. POLS 206 American National Government 3
DCED 203 Dance Production 3
First Year
KINE 361 Movement Lab: Ballet II 2
Fall Semester
KINE 372 Movement Lab: Modern Dance II 2
Credit 3
KINE 175 Gender Neutral Partnering 1
Hours
or KINE 199 or Required Physical Activity
Third Year
Fall
Sciences BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
II
DCED 162 Ballet III 2
DCED 173 Modern Dance III 2
MATH 172 Calculus
DCED 306 Dance Composition I 2
BIOL 107 Zoology 4
DCED 160 Ballet I 2 Semester Credit Hours 16
DCED 171 Modern Dance I 2 Spring

4
PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3 DCED 301 Dance History 3
DCED 400 Dance Composition II 2
KINE 305 Sport Nutrition 3
Spring
KINE 462 Movement Lab: Ballet III 2
KINE 473 Movement Lab: Modern Dance III 2
Select one of the following: 3-4 KINE 406 Motor Learning and Skill Performance 3
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus SPMT 304 Sport Psychology Management and 3

Practice
DCED 402 Dance Composition III 2
KINE 482 Seminar 1
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 1,2
KINE 213 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
Spring
KINE 260 Movement Lab: Ballet I 2 5
KINE 271 Movement Lab: Modern Dance I 2
3 DCED 401 Dance Pedagogy 3
1,2 KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1
KINE 403 Dance Wellness 3
Second Year
Fall
PHYS 201 College Physics 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
DCED 161 Ballet II 2 1
DCED 172 Modern Dance II 2 Graduation requirement if needed.
KINE 201 Pilates Apparatus 2 2
DCED 303 Health Practices for Dancers 2 3
To be chosen in consultation with your academic advisor. Students
must take a specific activity.
316 Kinesiology - BS, Exercise Science Track, Applied Exercise Physiology Concentration
4 5
Meets the University writing requirement. Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
5
Meets Creative Arts core curriculum requirement. Semester Credit Hours 17
Spring
Kinesiology - BS, Exercise Science Select one of the following: 3-4
Track, Applied Exercise Physiology MATH 131

MATH 142
Business Calculus

Concentration MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences
The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology offers several options MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I
designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in public school MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
education, exercise science and dance science. Some options also BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4
provide academic preparation for students interested in professional CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4
schools, e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
assistant or medicine. There are some common course requirements for II
all kinesiology options. Additional hours for each option are specifically
designed to prepare students for that field of study. The sequencing
academic advisor. COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
The three options in exercise science expose students to a strong
science background making them excellent candidates for employment 1,2
opportunities in exercise related areas (cardiac rehabilitation, corporate
or private fitness), advanced graduate studies (motor behavior, exercise Semester Credit Hours 17
physiology) or professional school (medical, dental or physical therapy). Second Year
Course prerequisites for medical, dental or physical therapy professional Fall
schools are included in the various programs under this track. PHYS 201 College Physics 4
Program Requirements I
This degree plan has been laid out showing students the number of hours PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3
they must take each semester in order to complete the degree in four KINE 121 Physical and Motor Fitness Assessment 2
years without attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and 1.2
does not have to be followed as laid out below. Students should use
this information in conjunction with advising documents available from Semester Credit Hours 16
their advisor or the department website when scheduling courses each Spring
semester to ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses PHYS 202 College Physics 4
for admission to professional phase in a timely manner and meeting all BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
grade requirements. II
First Year POLS 206 American National Government 3
Fall Semester KINE 213 Foundations of Kinesiology 3

1,2
Credit Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
Hours Semester Credit Hours 17
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Third Year
or ENGL 103 or Introduction to Rhetoric and Fall
Composition
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 or STAT 303 or Statistical Methods
I
KINE 426 Exercise Biomechanics 4
Select one of the following: 3-4 5
KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity 1
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social 2,4
Sciences
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics Semester Credit Hours 15
MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences Spring
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II HLTH 335 Human Diseases 3
MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary Mathematics II KINE 318 Athletic Injuries 3

5
MATH 172 Calculus KINE 439 Exercise Evaluation and Prescription 4
2,4
317
2
Professional Development Elective 3 for admission to professional phase in a timely manner and meeting all
Fourth Year First Year

Fall Fall Semester
KINE 427 Therapeutic Principles 3 Credit
KINE 483 Practicum in Kinesiology 3 Hours
2
Professional Development Elective 3 ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3
Professional Development Elective
2
2
3 Select from the following: 3-4
Semester Credit Hours 15 MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social

Sciences
Spring
KINE 484 Internship in Kinesiology 9
1 MATH 172 Calculus
Graduation requirement, if needed. BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
2 1,2
To be chosen in consultation with your academic advisor. American history elective (p. 25) 3
3 1,2
Must meet Core Curriculum requirements. Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
4
Participation in band or athletics cannot be used for KINE 199 credit. Semester Credit Hours 16
KINE 199 activities cannot be repeated for credit and must be taken Spring
for a grade.
5
Meets Core Curriculum writing requirement. Select writing
intensive section of KINE 198.
Kinesiology - BS, Exercise Science COMM 243

ENGL 210
Argumentation and Debate
Technical and Business Writing

Track, Basic Exercise Physiology Select one of the following: 3-4
Concentration MATH 131
MATH 142
Business Calculus

The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology offers several options MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences
designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in public school
education, exercise science and dance science. Some options also
provide academic preparation for students interested in professional
schools, e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4
assistant or medicine. There are some common course requirements for KINE 121 Physical and Motor Fitness Assessment 2
all kinesiology options. Additional hours for each option are specifically 1,2
designed to prepare students for that field of study. The sequencing Semester Credit Hours 15
Second Year
academic advisor.
Fall
The three options in exercise science expose students to a strong CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
science background making them excellent candidates for employment & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
opportunities in exercise related areas (cardiac rehabilitation, corporate I
or private fitness), advanced graduate studies (motor behavior, exercise PHYS 201 College Physics 4
physiology) or professional school (medical, dental or physical therapy).
Course prerequisites for medical, dental or physical therapy professional
schools are included in the various programs under this track. POLS 206 American National Government 3
Program Requirements Spring
This degree plan has been laid out showing students the number of hours CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4
they must take each semester in order to complete the degree in four & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
years without attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and II
does not have to be followed as laid out below. Students should use PHYS 202 College Physics 4
this information in conjunction with advising documents available from POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
their advisor or the department website when scheduling courses each KINE 213 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
318 Kinesiology - BS, Exercise Science Track, Motor Behavior Concentration
Kinesiology - BS, Exercise Science

1,2
Third Year Track, Motor Behavior Concentration
Fall The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology offers several options
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in public school
I education, exercise science and dance science. Some options also
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 4 provide academic preparation for students interested in professional
& CHEM 237 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory schools, e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s
BIOL 351 Fundamentals of Microbiology 4 assistant or medicine. There are some common course requirements for
3 all kinesiology options. Additional hours for each option are specifically
KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity 1
designed to prepare students for that field of study. The sequencing
STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3 of courses should be determined in consultation with an appropriate
or STAT 303 or Statistical Methods academic advisor.
Spring The three options in exercise science expose students to a strong
science background making them excellent candidates for employment
opportunities in exercise related areas (cardiac rehabilitation, corporate
II
or private fitness), advanced graduate studies (motor behavior, exercise
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 4 physiology) or professional school (medical, dental or physical therapy).
& CHEM 238 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory Course prerequisites for medical, dental or physical therapy professional
KINE 318 Athletic Injuries 3 schools are included in the various programs under this track.
4,5
4
3 Program Requirements
Semester Credit Hours 15 This degree plan has been laid out showing students the number of hours
Fourth Year they must take each semester in order to complete the degree in four
Fall years without attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and
KINE 406 Motor Learning and Skill Performance 3 their advisor or the department website when scheduling courses each
KINE 427 Therapeutic Principles 3 semester to ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses
4
Professional Development Elective 3 for admission to professional phase in a timely manner and meeting all
4
2 grade requirements.
First Year
Spring
Fall Semester
GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics 4 Credit
& GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory Hours
KINE 433 Physiology of Exercise 3 ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3
KINE 426 Exercise Biomechanics 4 or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
3
KINE 482 Seminar 1 Select from the following: 3-4
4,5
KINE 199 Required Physical Activity 1 MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social
Semester Credit Hours 13 Sciences
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 MATH 141 Finite Mathematics

1
Course selection should meet the International and Cultural Diversity MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II
Graduation requirement, if needed. MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary Mathematics II
2
Course must meet Core Curriculum requirements. MATH 172 Calculus
3
Meets Core Curriculum writing requirement. Select writing BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
intensive section of KINE 198. 1
4 American history (p. 25) 3
To be chosen in consultation with your academic advisor. 1
5 Creative arts (p. 24) 3
Participation in band or athletics cannot be used for KINE 199 credit.
KINE 199 activities cannot be repeated for credit and must be taken
for a grade. Spring
319
3
Select one of the following: 3-4 Professional development elective 3
MATH 142 Business Calculus Spring
MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences KINE 426 Exercise Biomechanics 4
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I KINE 433 Physiology of Exercise 3
2
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus KINE 482 Seminar 1
3
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4 Professional development elective 3
3
KINE 121 Physical and Motor Fitness Assessment 2 Professional development elective 3
1
American history (p. 25) 3 Semester Credit Hours 14
Second Year
1
Fall Course selection should meet the International and Cultural Diversity
(p. 40) Graduation requirement, if needed.
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 2
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Meets University writing requirement. Select writing intensive section
I of KINE 198.
3
PHYS 201 College Physics 4 To be chosen in consultation with your academic advisor.
4
PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3 Participation in band or athletics cannot be used for KINE 199 credit.
KINE 199 activities cannot be repeated for credit and must be taken
for a grade.
Spring
Kinesiology - 5-Year Bachelor of
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Science/Master of Science
II
The dual degree program (3+2) allows undergraduate Kinesiology
students to enter the Master of Science in Athletic Training program
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 the beginning of their fourth year at Texas A&M University and earn a
KINE 213 Foundations of Kinesiology 3 Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master of Science in Athletic
1
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 Training (MSAT) degree in five years.
Students will follow departmental requirements for admission into
Third Year the professional phase of the BS in Kinesiology. Kinesiology majors
Fall who have at least a 3.25 GPA and who will have completed all of their
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 prescribed courses by the spring of their junior year will be eligible to
I apply for the five-year program.
KINE 307 Lifespan Motor Development 3
2
Applicants to the five-year program will submit the same materials
KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity 1 (including GRE scores) as other MSAT applicants by the spring deadline
3,4
KINE 199 Required Physical Activity 1 of their junior year, and those who meet all minimum requirements,
SOCI 205 Introduction to Sociology 3 including having earned a B or better in ATTR 201, ATTR 202, ATTR 301,
STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3 ATTR 302, will receive placement in the MSAT program. The admissions
or STAT 303 or Statistical Methods criteria for the five-year program will be the same as for other MSAT
students.
th
Spring Students continuing into the 4 year of the 3+2 program must finish the
BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 entire 156 hours to obtain both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
th
II Students will be conferred with two degrees once they complete the 5
PSYC 306 Abnormal Psychology 3 year of the concurrent program.
KINE 318 Athletic Injuries 3 Students in the 3+2 program will be required to complete the same
3,4
KINE 199 Required Physical Activity 1 two-year, 60 hour curriculum as other students admitted to the MSAT
3 program. Students will take 96 hours of undergraduate courses, and
Professional development elective 3
Semester Credit Hours 14 60 hours of graduate course work, of which 24 hours will be applied
to the undergraduate degree. Students are required to maintain a 3.25
Fourth Year
GPA through the first 24 hours of graduate course work at which time
Fall the student must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Students continuing in the 3+2
KINE 406 Motor Learning and Skill Performance 3 program will change from U4 to G7 status when they complete 96 hours.
KINE 427 Therapeutic Principles 3
Students not accepted or unable to continue with the 3+2 program may
PSYC 307 Developmental Psychology 3
3
complete the remaining requirements for the BS degree in Kinesiology
Professional development elective 3 in a concentration that is most suitable to their needs (e.g., Motor
320 Kinesiology - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
Behavior, Applied Exercise Physiology). These students may apply to the HLTH 216 First Aid 2
traditional (4+2) graduate degree program. PHYS 201 College Physics 4
Program Requirements 3,6
This degree plan has been laid out showing students the number of Semester Credit Hours 17
hours they must take each semester in order to complete the dual degree
Spring
program. The undergraduate portion of the plan is a suggested plan and
should be followed closely. There may be some modifications in course ATTR 202 Field Experience in Athletic Training II 1
order that can occur but students should consult with the departmental CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 3
academic advisor for the dual degree program before changes are made CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory II 1
in order to ensure they are meeting all dual degree requirements. HLTH 231 Healthy Lifestyles 3
KINE 199 Required Physical Activity (Major Aerobic 1
First Year 1,2
Movement)
Fall Semester
Credit
3,6
Hours Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3 Summer
or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
Select one of the following: 3 I
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social Semester Credit Hours 4
Sciences Third Year
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics Fall
MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences ATTR 301 Field Experience in Athletic Training I 1
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary Mathematics II II
MATH 172 Calculus HLTH 354 Medical Terminology for the Health 3
KINE 121 Physical and Motor Fitness Assessment 2 Professions
KINE 199 Required Physical Activity (Majors Resist 1 NUTR 202 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition 3
1,2 POLS 206 American National Government 3
Flex)
3
Spring ATTR 302 Field Experience in Athletic Training II 1
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4 KINE 426 Exercise Biomechanics 4
Select one of the following: 3 KINE 433 Physiology of Exercise 3
4
COMM 203 Public Speaking KINE 482 Seminar 1
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate Semester Credit Hours 12
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing Summer
Select one of the following: 3 ATTR 651 Clinical Education I 2
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus ATTR 660 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 3
MATH 142 Business Calculus ATTR 661 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Lab 1
MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences Semester Credit Hours 6
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I Fourth Year
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus Fall
KINE 213 Foundations of Kinesiology 3 ATTR 652 Clinical Education II 3
4,5
KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity 1 ATTR 662 Clinical Examination and Diagnosis-Lower 3
3
3 Extremity
Semester Credit Hours 17 ATTR 663 Clinical Examination and Diagnosis-Lower 1

Extremity Lab
Second Year
ATTR 668 Therapeutic Modalities 3
Fall
ATTR 669 Therapeutic Modalities Lab 1
ATTR 201 Field Experience in Athletic Training I 1
KINE 601 Reading Research Publications in 3
Kinesiology
321
Spring marketing and promotions, facility management and planning, activity

ATTR 653 Clinical Education III 3 programming and events management. Students may elect the option
that requires completion of an internship or may select the non-internship
ATTR 671 Organization and Administration in Athletic 3
option. The internship, following coursework, provides students with
Training
on-the-job experience and networking opportunities. Students in the
ATTR 664 Clinical Examination and Diagnosis-Upper 3 internship option will have also completed a business minor. The non-
Extremity internship option allows students to study sport management from a
ATTR 665 Clinical Examination and Diagnosis-Upper 1 specific perspective with the goal of continued educational experiences
Extremity Lab in graduate or professional school, obtaining a post-baccalaureate
KINE 681 Seminar 1 internship or securing an entry-level position in a sport organization.
Semester Credit Hours 11 Students in the non-internship option must complete 2 minors/cognates
from a list of approved minors/cognates (i.e., business, journalism,
Summer
speech communications, etc.). There are common course requirements
KINE 628 Nutrition in Sport and Exercise 3
for both tracks.
KINE 690/ Theory of Research in Discipline 3
HLTH 690 Program Requirements
This degree plan shows students the number of hours they must take
Fifth Year
each semester in order to complete the degree in four years without
Fall attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and does not have
ATTR 655 Clinical Education V 3 to be followed as laid out below. Students should use this information
ATTR 666 Physical Rehabilitation 3 in conjunction with advising documents available from their advisor
ATTR 667 Physical Rehabilitation Lab 1 or the department website when scheduling courses each semester to
ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses for admission
ATTR 670 General Medical Conditions and 3
to professional phase in a timely manner, and meeting all grade
Therapeutic Medication
requirements.
ATTR 673 Manual Therapy in Athletic Training 2
KINE 685 Directed Studies 1 First Year
Spring Credit
Hours
ATTR 656 Clinical Education VI 3
ATTR 672 Professional Preparation and Issues in 3
Athletic Training
KINE 629 Physiology of Strength and Conditioning 3
KINE 685 Directed Studies 1
Sciences
Total Semester Credit Hours 156 MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences
Participation in band or athletics cannot be used for KINE 199 credit.
KINE 199 activities cannot be repeated for credit and must be taken MATH 172 Calculus
for a grade. POLS 206 American National Government 3
3 1
Course must meet core curriculum requirements. Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3-4
4 1,2
Meets core curriculum writing requirement. American history elective (p. 25) 3
5
Select writing intensive section of KINE 198. Semester Credit Hours 16
6
Course selection should meet the International and Cultural Diversity Spring
(p. 40) graduation requirement if needed. Select one of the following: 3
Students may elect to take PHYS or CHEM courses during the Summer
semester between freshman and sophomore year to reduce the Fall load. COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
Sport Management - BS, Internship Select one of the following: 3-4
Track MATH 131
MATH 142
Business Calculus

The Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management is designed to MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences
prepare students for careers as administrators and managers in athletic, MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I
health and country clubs, as well as entry-level management positions in
college and professional athletic organizations. Through this program,
students are prepared for a diversity of roles in the areas of sport
322 Sport Management - BS, Non-internship Track
1
Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3-4 Spring
1,2
American history elective (p. 25) 3 SPMT 484 Internship in Sport Management 12
Fall
1
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 Must meet Core Curriculum requirements.
2
SPMT 225 Practical Skills for Sport Professionals 3 Course selection should meet the International and Cultural Diversity
graduation requirement, if necessary.
or ECON 203 or Principles of Economics To be chosen in consultation with academic advisor. Some
electives may meet International and Cultural Diversity graduation
KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1-3
requirement.
or KINE 223 or Introduction to the Science of Health 4
and Fitness Courses meets University writing requirement.
Sport Management - BS, Non-

ISTM 209 Business Information Systems Concepts 3
Semester Credit Hours 16 internship Track
Spring
The Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management is designed to
prepare students for careers as administrators and managers in athletic,
MGMT 209 Business, Government and Society 3 health and country clubs, as well as entry-level management positions in
1,2
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 college and professional athletic organizations. Through this program,
3
Directed elective 3 students are prepared for a diversity of roles in the areas of sport
Free elective 3 marketing and promotions, facility management and planning, activity
programming and events management. Students may elect the option
that requires completion of an internship or may select the non-internship
Third Year option. The internship, following coursework, provides students with
Fall on-the-job experience and networking opportunities. Students in the
SPMT 304 Sport Psychology Management and 3 internship option will have also completed a business minor. The non-
Practice internship option allows students to study sport management from a
SPMT 333 Sport Management 3 specific perspective with the goal of continued educational experiences
in graduate or professional school, obtaining a post-baccalaureate
internship or securing an entry-level position in a sport organization.
Students in the non-internship option must complete 2 minors/cognates
from a list of approved minors/cognates (i.e., business, journalism,
3
Sport management elective 3 speech communications, etc.). There are common course requirements
Semester Credit Hours 15 for both tracks.
Spring
SPMT 319/ Sociology of Sport 3 Program Requirements
SOCI 319 This degree plan shows students the number of hours they must take
SPMT 422 Financing Sport Operations 3 each semester in order to complete the degree in four years without
MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing 3 attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and does not have
Sport management elective
3
3 to be followed as laid out below. Students should use this information
3 in conjunction with advising documents available from their advisor
Directed elective 3
or the department website when scheduling courses each semester to
Semester Credit Hours 15 ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses for admission
Fourth Year to professional phase in a timely manner, and meeting all grade
Fall requirements.
SPMT 402 Pre-Internship Field Experiences 1
First Year
SPMT 421 Legal Aspects of Sport 3
4
Fall Semester
SPMT 423 Marketing Aspects of Sport 3 Credit
4
SPMT 482 Professional Writing Seminar 1 Hours
FINC 409 Survey of Finance Principles 3 ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3
3
Directed elective 4 or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
Semester Credit Hours 15 Select from one of the following: 3-4
Sciences
323
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II Spring

MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary Mathematics II SPMT 319/ Sociology of Sport 3
MATH 172 Calculus SOCI 319
POLS 206 American National Government 3 SPMT 422 Financing Sport Operations 3
1 4
Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3-4 Sport Management Elective 3
1,2 3
American history elective (p. 25) 3 Minor 3
3
Semester Credit Hours 16 Minor 3
Select one of the following: 3 Fourth Year
COMM 203 Public Speaking Fall
5
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions SPMT 482 Professional Writing Seminar 1
4
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate Directed Elective 1
3
Select one of the following: 3-4 Minor 3
3
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus Minor 3
3
MATH 142 Business Calculus Minor 3
3
MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences Minor 3
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I Semester Credit Hours 14
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus Spring
SPMT 217 Foundations of Sport Management 3 SPMT 421 Legal Aspects of Sport 3
1 5
Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 3-4 SPMT 423 Marketing Aspects of Sport 3
1,2 SPMT 481 Seminar 1
Semester Credit Hours 16 SPMT 450 Professional Practice in Sport Management 3
3
Second Year Minor 3
SPMT 225 Practical Skills for Sport Professionals 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
3 Must meet Core Curriculum requirements.
Minor 3 2
KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1-3
Graduation requirement.
or KINE 223 or Introduction to the Science of Health 3
and Fitness Students select 2 minors/cognates which range between 24 and 36
credit hours. Directed Electives range from 4-16 credit hours. See
your academic advisor for a list of acceptable minors and directed
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 electives.
Spring 5
Courses meets University writing requirement.
KINE 240/ Computer Technology in Health and 3
HLTH 240
or ISTM 209
Kinesiology
or Business Information Systems
University Studies - BS, Dance
3
Concepts Concentration
Minor 3
3 The dance concentration curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science in
Minor 3
3
University Studies. It is designed to serve students who are in good
Minor 3 academic standing with the University (2.0+ GPR) and are specifically
1,2
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 seeking an interdisciplinary degree plan which provides preparation
Semester Credit Hours 15 in dance history and production. Students complete courses in the
Third Year foundations of dance, dance production, and dance composition, and
technique courses in various forms of dance. Students choose their
Fall
minors. This concentration is housed in the Division of Kinesiology within
SPMT 304 Sport Psychology Management and 3
the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
Practice
SPMT 333 Sport Management 3 Program Requirements
4 they must take each semester in order to complete the degree in four
Sport Managment Elective 3
3
Minor 3 does not have to be followed as laid out below. Students should use
Semester Credit Hours 15 this information in conjunction with advising documents available from
324 University Studies - BS, Sports Conditioning Concentration
their advisor or the department website when scheduling courses each Minor 3

semester to ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses Elective
3
3
grade requirements.
Fourth Year
First Year Fall
Fall Semester DCED 400 Dance Composition II 2
Credit KINE 199 Required Physical Activity
5
1
Hours 2
KINE/DCED Elective 2
Minor 3
1 Minor 3
American History Elective (p. 25) 3
1 Minor 3
Life and Physical Science Elective (p. 22) 4
Social and Behavioral Science Elective (p. 25) 3
2 Spring
DCED 401 Dance Pedagogy 3
Minor 3
Spring
1 Minor 3
Life and Physical Sciences Elective (p. 22) 4
1,2 Minor 3
American History Elective (p. 25) 3 3
Elective 3
2,3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
Elective 3
Second Year 2
Select electives in consultation with advisor.
Fall 3
Some electives should be selected to meet the International and
1
Communication Elective (p. 22) 3 Cultural Diversity graduation requirement.
4
Mathematics (p. 22) 3 Meets Core Curriculum Creative Arts requirement.
5
POLS 206 American National Government 3 Must be a specific activity. See advisor for required activity.
4
Elective
3
3 University Studies - BS, Sports

Spring
Conditioning Concentration
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 The sports conditioning concentration curriculum leads to a Bachelor
KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1 of Science degree in University Studies. It is designed to serve students
who are in good academic standing with the University (2.0+ GPR)
1,2
and are specifically seeking an interdisciplinary degree plan which
Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective (p. 23) 3 provides preparation for further study in fields or careers in coaching
2
KINE/DCED Elective 2 high performance athletes and personal training. The focus is on adult
3
Elective 3 performance at collegiate, professional or fitness industry levels.
Semester Credit Hours 15 Students will receive a coaching minor and will choose a second minor of
their choice. This concentration is housed in the Division of Kinesiology
Third Year
within the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
Fall
KINE 175 Gender Neutral Partnering 1 Program Requirements
2
Minor 3
Minor 3 years without attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and
Minor 3 does not have to be followed as laid out below. Students should use
Elective 3
Spring
DCED 306 Dance Composition I 2 grade requirements.
2
Minor 3
Minor 3
325
2,5
First Year Elective 3
3,5
Fall Semester Coaching Elective 2
Credit Semester Credit Hours 15
Hours
Fourth Year
Fall
or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric 3
1,2 KINE 386 Sport Physiology 3
American History Elective (p. 25) 3 6
1,2 KINE 482 Seminar 1
Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective (p. 25) 3
1,2 SPMT 421 Legal Aspects of Sport 3
Creative Arts Elective (p. 24) 3
Minor 3
Semester Credit Hours 16 2,5
Elective 3
Spring
3 Spring
3 KINE 404 Coaching Psychology 3
HLTH 216 First Aid 2
KINE 483 Practicum in Kinesiology 3
1 Minor 3
1,2 Minor 3
American History Elective (p. 25) 3 2,5
Elective 3
Second Year
Fall
1
Communication Elective 3
1
Mathematics (p. 22) 3 Must meet Core Curriculum requirements.
2
POLS 206 American National Government 3 Some electives should meet the International and Cultural Diversity
3
KINE 121 Physical and Motor Fitness Assessment 2 graduation requirement.
3,4 3
KINE 199 Required Physical Activity 1 Meets Coaching Minor (p. 325) Requirements.
4
KINE 213 Foundations of Kinesiology 3 Must be a specific activity class. See advisor for appropriate course.
5
Semester Credit Hours 15 Select electives in consultation with advisor.
6
Spring Meets Core Curriculum writing requirement.
NUTR 202 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition 3 Coaching - Minor
1,2
Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective (p. 23) 3 This minor is also useful to those who work with youth in sports leagues.
3,5
Coaching Elective 2 Admission to this minor is by application only. Consult with an advisor
Minor 3 in the Department of Health and Kinesiology for admission requirements
Semester Credit Hours 14 and application. Students should allow a minimum of three semesters to
complete this minor.
Third Year
Fall
3
KINE 306 Functional Anatomy for Coaches 1
KINE 305 Sport Nutrition 3 Code Title Semester Credit
3,5 Hours
Coaching Elective 2
KINE 199 Required Physical Activity (with 1
Minor 3
HKCO attribute)
Minor 3
2,5
Elective 3
KINE 302 Applied Exercise Physiology for 1
Spring Coaches
3
KINE 302 Applied Exercise Physiology for Coaches 1 KINE 306 Functional Anatomy for Coaches 1
3
KINE 307 Lifespan Motor Development 3 KINE 307 Lifespan Motor Development 3
Select one of the following: 3 KINE 318 Athletic Injuries 3
KINE 324 Career Development in Coaching and Youth Select three of the following: 6
Development
KINE 312 Coaching of Baseball
KINE 431 Ropes Course and Group Process
KINE 314 Coaching of Soccer
KINE 485 Directed Studies
KINE 317 Coaching of Football
2,5
Elective 3
326 Dance - Minor
KINE 321 Coaching of Volleyball DCED 160 Ballet I

KINE 351 Coaching of Basketball DCED 161 Ballet II
KINE 355 Coaching of Track DCED 162 Ballet III
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 KINE 260 Movement Lab: Ballet I
KINE 361 Movement Lab: Ballet II
KINE 462 Movement Lab: Ballet III
Dance - Minor Total Semester Credit Hours 18
Admission to the Dance minor requires an audition. Refer to the Dance

Program (http://tamudance.tamu.edu) website for information on
Sport Management - Minor
auditions. The minor provides a foundational understanding of the multifarious
sport industry from the perspectives of management, marketing
A minor in dance can lead to numerous opportunities within the field of and other business principles. The minor provides an introductory
dance performance and education. Students can obtain the necessary understanding of the broadly defined sport management discipline and
tools to teach, choreograph and direct in high schools, private studios, potential careers that can be leveraged in the sport industry.
performance groups, dance/drill teams, dance within community and/
or companies, or utilize their minor studies to pursue degrees in dance. Program Requirements
Dance is considered to be an important part of the visual and performing
arts educational experience. Studies of dance performance, education Code Title Semester Credit
and history can enhance a student's academic experience. Hours
Dance students are part of the Dance Program (http://
Take the following course three times: 3
tamudance.tamu.edu), and have the opportunity to participate in events
SPMT 481 Seminar
throughout the year.
Performance SPMT 230 Introduction to Leadership in Sport

Organizations
Performance opportunities include: an annual dance concert (Perpetual
SPMT 304 Sport Psychology Management and
Motion), Faculty Arts Showcase, Choreographers' Showcase, Senior
Practice
Concerts, informal performances, student organization concerts,
performances throughout the community and on campus and state, SPMT 319/ Sociology of Sport
regional, and national/international gala performances. Dance faculty SOCI 319
often receive grants for other performances throughout the university in SPMT 330 Application of Leadership Skills in
collaboration with faculty from other colleges. Students are also given Sport Organizations
the opportunity to attend various festivals and conferences. 2
SPMT 336 Diversity in Sport Organizations
2
SPMT 337 International Sport Business
The Dance Program also offers students the capability to work with
guest artists (http://dance.tamu.edu/people/guest-artists) in master SPMT 340 Sport Governance
classes, watching performances and learning repertory. This not only Total Semester Credit Hours 15
gives students an unique opportunity to build their resumes, but to work
1
with a variety of professionals in the field. Topics for the seminar classes include: Sport Sponsorship, Athletic
Administration and Sport and the Media.
Courses meet International and Cultural Diversity requirement
Hours
DCED 202
DCED 203
Dance Appreciation
Dance Production
3
3
Department of Teaching, Learning
DCED 306 Dance Composition I 2 and Culture
KINE 175 Gender Neutral Partnering 1 The Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture is responsible for
KINE 199 Required Physical Activity 1 undergraduate programs that lead to certification at the early childhood/
Select four hours from the following: 4 elementary, middle and secondary levels. Note these exceptions:
DCED 171 Modern Dance I
1. students interested in teaching either health or physical education
DCED 172 Modern Dance II must major in the Department of Health and Kinesiology;
DCED 173 Modern Dance III 2. students interested in teaching agricultural science must major in the
KINE 271 Movement Lab: Modern Dance I Department of Agricultural Education;
KINE 372 Movement Lab: Modern Dance II 3. students interested in secondary certification can be certified
KINE 473 Movement Lab: Modern Dance III through the secondary graduate certification program, the secondary
Select four hours from the following: 4
327
accelerate certification program, the University Studies program or 5. Completion of English Proficiency grade requirement by earning a
the Aggie Teach program. B/C grade combination in ENGL 103 or ENGL 104 and one of the
following courses: ENGL 203 or ENGL 210.
Early Childhood/Elementary or Middle 6. A GPR of 2.75 on all coursework on a degree plan with no grade lower
Grades Certification than a C.

7. Transcripts for all institutions of higher education on file in the Texas
Baccalaureate Degree Programs. Most students interested in early A&M University Office of the Registrar.
childhood/elementary (PreK-6) or middle school (4–8) certification
8. Approved and signed degree plan on file in the Advising Office of the
pursue a program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree (BS) with a
Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture.
major in interdisciplinary studies (INST). The INST degree certification
programs prepare students for the many diverse instructional roles These requirements must be seen as minimum standards only.
assumed by public school teachers. A minimum of 123 credit hours is Successful fulfillment of all of the above requirements does not
required for the INST degree. Within this program, students may focus on: guarantee admission to the program. Admission also depends upon
the number of places available and the number of applications received
1. early childhood (PreK–grade 6);
each year. If more qualified students apply than the available number
2. middle school (grades 4–8 math and science); and of spaces, admission may be based on selection factors at the time of
3. middle school (grades 4–8 English language arts and social studies). application, such as GPA in pre-professional courses, number of hours
needed to complete the program, and enrollment in prerequisite courses.
For complete information, see an advisor in the Department of Teaching,
Learning and Culture’s Office of Undergraduate Advising in Heaton Hall.
Secondary Graduate Certification
There is another baccalaureate elementary certification program
available for students majoring in English. For information about this
Program
program, see an advisor in the Department of English, College of Liberal Four routes leading to initial teacher certification at the secondary level
Arts. are available. These include the Aggie Teach program, the University
Studies program, the graduate certification program and Accelerate (an
Eligibility. Students must meet the requirements for a bachelor’s alternative certification program). Complete information is available from
degree in the college and the department in which they are majoring. the TLAC advising office in Heaton Hall.
Further, they must meet specific admission and performance standards
established by the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture Requirements for Admission to Student
Teaching
as well as requirements for professional education and certification
established by the State of Texas. These requirements include admission
to teacher education, admission to student teaching and qualification for 1. Complete a student teaching application by the given deadlines and
initial certification. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the complete all coursework prior to senior methods. Students must see
Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture’s Office of Undergraduate their advisors for deadlines.
Advising for specific information pertaining to program changes. 2. Admission to teacher education.
3. Completion of all courses listed on the degree plan. All Education/
Requirements for Admission to Teacher Interdisciplinary Studies and professional courses with a grade of C
Education or better.
Early Childhood/Elementary or Middle

4. All certification coursework must be completed. Each emphasis/
teaching field must have a grade of C or better in each course with a
Grades Certification Programs minimum GPR of 2.75 in teacher emphasis/teaching field.
5. ENGL 203 or ENGL 210 must be completed with a grade of C or
Please see an advisor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and
better.
Culture’s Office of Undergraduate Advising for current information.
6. A minimum of 2.75 on all coursework completed at Texas A&M.
Requirements for Admission to Teaching 7. A minimum of 2.75 on all coursework that applies to the degree plan,
Education
taken at Texas A&M.
8. A minimum of 2.75 on all coursework that applies to the emphasis/
Early Childhood/Elementary and Middle teaching field, taken at Texas A&M.
Grades Education Program Faculty

1. Pass the THEA, ACCUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS test or show
proof of exemption from the test with appropriate STAAR, SAT or ACT Ashley, Candice R, Lecturer
scores. Teaching, Learning And Culture
PHD, Capella University, 2014
2. Completion of a minimum 42 hours of pre-professional coursework
from degree program (includes University Core Curriculum courses). Burghardt, Beatrix, Visiting Assistant Professor
3. Completion of a minimum of 32 hours of University Core Curriculum Teaching, Learning And Culture
courses with no grade lower than a C. PHD, Indiana University, 2015
4. Completion of TEFB 273 or INST 210 with a grade of B or higher
(equivalent courses from a community college may be substituted).
328 Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture
Burlbaw, Lynn M, Professor Ging, Amy E, Assistant Lecturer

Teaching, Learning And Culture Teaching, Learning And Culture
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1989 MS, Texas Woman's University, 2008
Caldwell, Heather L, Instructional Assistant Professor Goldsby, Dianne S, Clinical Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009 PHD, University of New Orleans, 1994
Cantrell, Emily S, Clinical Assistant Professor Griffith, Karee, Lecturer

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2008 PHD, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1993
Capraro, Mary M, Professor Hammer, Janet E, Clinical Professor

PHD, University of Southern Mississippi, 2000 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2003
Capraro, Robert M, Professor Helfeldt, John P, Professor

PHD, University of Southern Mississippi, 2000 PHD, Syracuse University, 1973
Carter, Jeanne M, Assistant Lecturer Hill-Jackson, Valerie L, Clinical Professor

MS, University of North Texas, 2011 PHD, St. Joseph's University, 2003
MED, Sam Houston State University, 1997
Howe, Roger, Professor
Carter, Norvella P, Professor Emeritus Teaching, Learning And Culture
Teaching, Learning And Culture PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1969
PHD, Loyola University Chicago, 1990
Hutchins, Shaun D, Lecturer
Cassell, Edith C, Clinical Associate Professor Teaching, Learning And Culture
Teaching, Learning And Culture PHD, Colorado State University, 2015
James, Marlon C, Assistant Professor
Clark, Robert M, Assistant Lecturer Teaching, Learning And Culture
Teaching, Learning And Culture PHD, Texas A&M University, 2008
Jolly, Ashley G, Assistant Lecturer
Craig, Cheryl J, Professor Teaching, Learning And Culture
Teaching, Learning And Culture MED, Sam Houston State University, 2007
PHD, University of Alberta, Canada, 1992
Joshi, R M, Professor
Davis, Trina J, Associate Professor Teaching, Learning And Culture
Teaching, Learning And Culture PHD, University of South Carolina, 1976
Kelly, Larry J, Clinical Professor
De Miranda, Michael A, Professor Teaching, Learning And Culture
Teaching, Learning And Culture PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2002
Kulm, Gerald, Senior Professor
Deuermeyer, Elizabeth E, Lecturer Teaching, Learning And Culture
Teaching, Learning And Culture PHD, Columbia University, 1971
Kuo, Li-Jen, Associate Professor
Dixon, Laurie Q, Associate Professor Teaching, Learning And Culture
Teaching, Learning And Culture PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
PHD, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2004
Larke, Patricia J, Research Scientist
Fleming, Kenneth J, Assistant Lecturer Teaching, Learning And Culture
Teaching, Learning And Culture EDD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 1985
Larrison, Lucy E, Lecturer
Frieda, Dianna R, Assistant Lecturer Teaching, Learning And Culture
Teaching, Learning And Culture PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006
329
Laub, James D, Clinical Assistant Professor Shimek, Christina M, Lecturer

Li, Yeping, Professor Shumbera, Kristen L, Assistant Lecturer

PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 1999 MS, University of Florida, 2007
Madden, Linda D, Assistant Lecturer Singleton, Julie A, Assistant Professor

MED, Sam Houston State University, 1997 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2011
Matsuda, Noboru, Associate Professor Slattery, George P, Professor

PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 2004 PHD, Louisiana State University, 1989
Matthews, Sharon D, Clinical Assistant Professor Taylor, Bart, Assistant Lecturer

PHD, New Mexico State University, 2007 MED, Lamar University, 2011
Middlebrooks, Mary W, Assistant Lecturer Taylor, Brenda K, Assistant Lecturer

PHD, Sam Houston State University, 1973 PHD, Texas Woman's University, 1984
Moro, Fabio, Lecturer Thomas, Rebecca S, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2005 MED, Texas A&M University, 1998
Neshyba, Monica V, Clinical Assistant Professor Townsend, Cheryl C, Assistant Lecturer

PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2012 MED, Sam Houston State University, 2010
Ogletree, Quinita D, Professor Viruru, Radhika, Clinical Professor

Parker, Dawn R, Clinical Professor Walters, Lynne M, Associate Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997 PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1977
Peltier, Tiffany K, Assistant Lecturer Waxman, Hersholt C, Professor

MED, Texas A&M University, 2016 PHD, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1982
Rackley, Robin A, Clinical Professor Wijekumar, Kausalai, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2004 PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2000
Raven, Sara P, Assistant Professor Yalvac, Bugrahan, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Georgia, 2013 PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2005
Rife, Kimberly G, Assistant Lecturer Majors

Teaching, Learning And Culture
MED, Texas A&M University, 2016 • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, English Language
Arts/Social Studies, Middle Grades Certification (p. 330)
Rupley, William H, Professor • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Math/Science,
Teaching, Learning And Culture Middle Grades Certification (p. 331)
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Pre-K-6, Generalist
Schluens, Amber D, Assistant Lecturer Certification (p. 332)
Teaching, Learning And Culture
MED, Sam Houston State University, 2006 Certification
• Secondary Graduate Certification Program (p. 333)
330 Interdisciplinary Studies, BS, English Language Arts/Social Studies, Middle Grades Certification
Minors HIST 226 History of Texas 3

or HIST 416 or Texas as Border Region
• Applied Learning-Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) Minor (p. 334)
Interdisciplinary Studies, BS, English

Spring
Language Arts/Social Studies, Middle Select one of the following: 3
Grades Certification ENGL 323

ENGL 336
The American Renaissance
Life and Literature of the Southwest

Programs in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture are based
ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature
upon new State of Texas standards. You must consult with an advisor in
HISP 362
the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (Heaton Hall) prior to
GEOG 301 Geography of the United States 3
enrolling in coursework each semester or term.
INST 222 Foundations of Education in a Multicultural 3
Program Requirements Society
First Year
MASC 351 Problem Solving in Mathematics 3
Fall Semester
RDNG 371 Multicultural and Interdisciplinary 3
Credit
Literature for Middle Grades
Hours
or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric Summer
GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3 EPSY 435 Educational Statistics 3

or GEOG 202 or Geography of the Global Village or STAT 303 or Statistical Methods
HIST 105 History of the United States 3 HIST 352/ Modern East Asia 3

ASIA 352
or MATH 166 or Topics in Contemporary Mathematics Semester Credit Hours 6
II Third Year
TEFB 273 Introduction to Culture, Community, Society 3 Fall
and Schools EDCI 365 Using Technology Classrooms 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 EDCI 353 Early Childhood through Adolescent 3
Spring Education
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 INST 362 English as a Second Language Methods I 3
or ECON 203 or Principles of Economics POLS 314 Interest Groups 3
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature 3 RDNG 372 Reading and Writing across the Middle 3
or ENGL 210 or Technical and Business Writing Grades Curriculum
HIST 106 History of the United States 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus 3 Spring
or MATH 142 or Business Calculus EDCI 354 Early Childhood and Adolescent Curriculum 3
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 and Lesson Design
Semester Credit Hours 15 INST 363 English as a Second Language Methods II 3
Summer RDNG 468 Essential Foundations of Language and 3
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4 Literacy for All Learners
or BIOL 113 or Essentials in Biology RDNG 472 Teaching Writing in Elementary and Middle 3
POLS 206 American National Government 3 Grade Classrooms
Semester Credit Hours 7 TEFB 371 Dynamics and Management in 3
Second Year Multicultural/Inclusionary Learning
Environments
Fall
ENGL 227 American Literature: The Beginnings to 3
or ENGL 228 Civil War Fourth Year
or American Literature: Civil War to Fall
Present MEFB 452 Curriculum and Instruction for Middle 3
Select one of the following: 4 Grades
GEOG 203 Planet Earth MEFB 450 Social Studies Methods in the Middle 3
& GEOG 213 and Planet Earth Lab Grades
331
RDNG 470 Reading/Language Arts Methods in Middle 3 POLS 206 American National Government 3

Grades Education Semester Credit Hours 7
RDNG 490 Assessment in Reading Instruction in 3 Second Year
Middle Grades
Fall
Spring GEOG 203 Planet Earth
MEFB 497 Supervised Clinical Teaching 6 & GEOG 213 and Planet Earth Lab
Semester Credit Hours 6 GEOL 101 Principles of Geology
Total Semester Credit Hours 123 MASC 351 Problem Solving in Mathematics 3
MATH 365 Structure of Mathematics I 3
American history elective to be chosen from HIST 352, HIST 355, HIST
356, HIST 359, HIST 361, HIST 362, HIST 363, HIST 374, HIST 412, HIST
421, HIST 455, HIST 456, HIST 460, HIST 461, HIST 473. Elective 3
Government/political science elective must be satisfied by 3 hours
Spring
chosen from POLS 314, POLS 315, POLS 316, POLS 317 or POLS 319, and
3 hours chosen from POLS 229, POLS 231, POLS 347, POLS 369 or POLS
415. CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
Interdisciplinary Studies, BS, Math/ CHEM 106

I
Molecular Science for Citizens
Science, Middle Grades Certification & CHEM 116 and Molecular Science for Citizens
Laboratory
Programs in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture are based
upon new State of Texas standards. You must consult with an advisor in
the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (Heaton Hall) prior to INST 222 Foundations of Education in a Multicultural 3
enrolling in coursework each semester or term. Society
MASC 371 Inquiries in Life and Earth Sciences 3
Program Requirements MATH 366 Structure of Mathematics II 3
First Year
Fall Semester
Credit Summer
Hours MATH 367 Basic Concepts of Geometry 3
or BIOL 113 or Essentials in Biology Third Year
ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3 Fall
EDCI 365 Using Technology Classrooms 3
EDCI 353 Early Childhood through Adolescent 3
or HIST 106 or History of the United States
Education
INST 362 English as a Second Language Methods I 3
II
RDNG 468 Essential Foundations of Language and 3
Literacy for All Learners
and Schools
MASC 475 Inquiries in Physical Science 3
Spring
Spring
ANTH 205 Peoples and Cultures of the World 3
EDCI 354 Early Childhood and Adolescent Curriculum 3
BIOL 107 Zoology 4
and Lesson Design
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature 3
INST 363 English as a Second Language Methods II 3
MASC 450 Integrated Mathematics 3
or HIST 416 or Texas as Border Region RDNG 371 Multicultural and Interdisciplinary 3
Literature for Middle Grades
or MATH 142 or Business Calculus TEFB 371 Dynamics and Management in 3
Multicultural/Inclusionary Learning
Environments
Summer
PHYS 205 Concepts of Physics 4
332 Interdisciplinary Studies - BS, Pre-K-6, Generalist Certification
Fourth Year Select one of the following: 4

Fall GEOG 203 Planet Earth
MEFB 452 Curriculum and Instruction for Middle 3 & GEOG 213 and Planet Earth Lab
Grades GEOL 101 Principles of Geology
MEFB 460 Math Methods in Middle Grades 3 INST 210 Understanding Special Populations 3
MEFB 470 Science Methods in Middle Grades 3 Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
RDNG 490 Assessment in Reading Instruction in 3 Semester Credit Hours 16
Middle Grades Spring
Semester Credit Hours 12 INST 222 Foundations of Education in a Multicultural 3
Spring Society
MEFB 497 Supervised Clinical Teaching 6 KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1
Semester Credit Hours 6 MASC 371 Inquiries in Life and Earth Sciences 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 126 MATH 366 Structure of Mathematics II 3
RDNG 351 Reading in the Elementary School 3
Interdisciplinary Studies - BS, Pre- RDNG 361 Assessment in Reading Instruction 3
K-6, Generalist Certification

Summer
Programs in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture are based EPSY 435 Educational Statistics 3
upon new State of Texas standards. Students should check with the or STAT 303 or Statistical Methods
advisors in the appropriate departments to receive the most current GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3
programs, policies and procedures.
Third Year
Fall
First Year INST 362 English as a Second Language Methods I 3
Fall Semester RDNG 461 Teaching Reading Through Children's 3
Credit Literature
Hours
EDCI 365 Using Technology Classrooms 3
EDCI 353 Early Childhood through Adolescent 3
Education
or HIST 106 or History of the United States
or MATH 166 or Topics in Contemporary Mathematics Spring
II EDCI 354 Early Childhood and Adolescent Curriculum 3
POLS 206 American National Government 3 and Lesson Design
TEFB 273 Introduction to Culture, Community, Society 3 INST 363 English as a Second Language Methods II 3
and Schools MASC 475 Inquiries in Physical Science 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 RDNG 468 Essential Foundations of Language and 3
Spring Literacy for All Learners
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature 3 TEFB 371 Dynamics and Management in 3

GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village 3
Environments
Summer
HIST 361 Technology and Engineering in Western 3
Civilization, 1400-Present
Summer
Fourth Year
Fall
or BIOL 113 or Essentials in Biology
RDNG 467 Reading and the Language Arts 3
TEFB 410 Social Studies and the Humanities in the 3
Second Year
Elementary School
Fall
TEFB 412 Mathematics in the Elementary School 3
MASC 351 Problem Solving in Mathematics 3
TEFB 413 Science in the Elementary School 3
MATH 365 Structure of Mathematics I 3
333
Spring TEED 649 Instructional Strategies in Academic 3

TEFB 426 Supervised Clinical Teaching 6 Specialties in Middle and Senior HS:
Principles & Applications
Fall
Secondary Graduate Certification TEED 682

TEED 684
Seminar
Professional Internship
2
3
3-6
Program Semester Credit Hours 6-9
Secondary Graduate Certification

Spring
TEED 682 Seminar 3
Program TEED 684 Professional Internship
2
3-6
This program is designed for those candidates who have completed the Semester Credit Hours 6-9
baccalaureate degree and desire initial certification at the secondary Total Semester Credit Hours 21-27
level. Candidates are admitted upon recommendation of departmental
advisors and progress through summer, fall and spring as a cohort. The 2
Candidates in a one-half time paid or non-paid internship may,
certification program requires completion of 21 graduate semester credit with approval of an advisor, enroll in 3 credit hours of approved
hours and the successful completion of appropriate State examinations. coursework, providing it does not interfere with the internship day.
A full public school year internship and the opportunity to apply all
coursework toward the Master of Education degree are unique features Recommendation for Certification. Upon successful completion of the
of this program. The candidate may, upon approval by the department three prerequisite courses, the teaching field plan (minimum of 24 credit
and a cooperating school district, serve as an intern in a full-time salaried hours) during the summer, fall and spring semesters, a demonstrated
teacher of record position, in a part-time salaried teaching position, or as competency in speech and technology, and passing scores on all State-
a paid substitute teacher. All candidates will serve a full public school required examinations, candidates will be recommended for certification.
year internship whether in a salaried or non-salaried position.
NOTE: To complete the Master of Education degree, candidates will enroll
Prerequisites in Teaching, Learning and Culture foundation courses and courses in
Completion of the following prior to the first summer session: their teaching field(s) as approved by their graduate advisory committee.
The department also offers a “certification only” option for secondary
1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a GPR of certification. Contact the TLAC office for information about the accelerate
2.75. option.
2. Code Title Semester Credit
Hours Secondary Certification Through
Nine (9) semester credit hours 9 Accelerate Online Program
INST 210 Understanding Special This program is designed for those candidates who have completed the
Populations baccalaureate degree and desire initial certification at the secondary
TEFB 322 Teaching and Schooling in level. The program is designed to provide college graduates with a
Modern Society program of teacher preparation that can be completed in 12-18 months.
TEFB 324 Teaching Skills II The Accelerate Online program provides an individual with the flexibility
of completing teacher certification through online instructional modules
3. Coursework for one teaching field as approved by the teaching field followed by a year-long paid internship in a secondary public school in
advisor. Texas. Other information and additional program requirements can be
4. Pass the appropriate content area TExES exam. obtained from Lynn Beason at lbeason@coe.tamu.edu or (979) 458-3968.
Course of Study for Secondary Secondary Certification Through the

Certification at the Post-Baccalaureate Aggie Teach Program
Level Contact the Aggie Teach advisor in the office of the Associate Dean,
College of Science.
Enrollment in the following courses is limited to candidates pursuing
initial secondary certification in the post-baccalaureate program.
Secondary Certification Through the
Course Title Semester
Credit
University Studies Program
Contact the TLAC Advising Office in Heaton Hall and the University
Hours
Studies advisor in the Office of General Academic Programs in Hotard
First Year
Hall.
Summer
EDCI 611 Teaching English as a Second Language 3
TEED 602 Contemporary Perspectives on Education 3
334 Applied Learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Minor
Applied Learning in Science, University Studies - BS, Child

Technology, Engineering and Professional Services Concentration
Mathematics (STEM) Minor The Department of Educational Psychology offers an undergraduate
non-certification degree program in University Studies with an area of
The College of Education and Human Development offers a minor in concentration in Child Professional Services. This degree is a flexible
Applied Learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 120-hour degree program that enables a student to combine a prescribed
(STEM). concentration, two minors, the core curriculum and electives to create
a comprehensive degree that aligns with the student’s individual
Program Requirements professional interest. The Child Professional Services non-certification
concentration requires students to complete a minor in Human Resource
Development or Creative Studies and Sociology. This concentration does
Hours
not allow students to seek teacher certification; however, it offers study
TEED 302 Teaching/Learning Processes: 3
in upper level education courses that provides a strong foundation in
Psychological Perspectives on
child and adolescent development, instructional methods, educational
Education
psychology, kinesiology, human resource development, and sociology
or INST 210 or Understanding Special as a means of preparing graduates for careers in civic, social or religious
Populations organizations; hospitals or non-profit organizations; or family and
TEFB 322 Teaching and Schooling in Modern 3 community services. Students interested in University Studies - Child
Society Professional Services should contact the EPSY undergraduate advisor
TEFB 324 Teaching Skills II 3 located in Heaton Hall.
RDNG 372 Reading and Writing across the 3
Middle Grades Curriculum Program Requirements
or RDNG 465 or Reading in the Middle and The following curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in
Secondary Grades University Studies with an area of concentration in Child Professional
TEFB 406 Science in the Middle and 3 Services. Students are required to meet with their assigned academic
Secondary School advisor prior to registration each semester.
or TEFB 407 or Mathematics in the Middle and
First Year
Senior School
Fall Semester
TEFB 273 Introduction to Culture, Community, 3
Credit
Society and Schools
Hours
or INST 222 or Foundations of Education in a
Multicultural Society
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
A 2.5 GPA is required in minor courses to pursue teacher certification. II
Substitutions must be approved by the Department of Teaching, Learning
and Culture advisors. Life and Physical sciences elective (p. 22) 4
University Studies Programs Spring
The College of Education and Human Development offers degrees in
University Studies. A University Studies degree differs from a traditional
“major” in that it consists of a concentration and two minors of 15-18 MATH 142 Business Calculus
hours each. The University Studies degree format was created to provide PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic
students the flexibility to combine areas of study that are of special POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
interest. Select one of the following: 3
Majors
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Child Professional Services COMM 203 Public Speaking
Non-Certification Program (p. 300)
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Dance Concentration or HIST 226 or History of Texas
(p. 323)
Life and Physical sciences elective (p. 22) 4
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Sport Conditioning
335
Second Year EHRD 315 Applied Human Resource Development in 3

Fall or EHRD 405 the Workplace
or EHRD 408 or Principles and Practices of
EHRD 203 Foundations of Human Resource 3
or EHRD 413 Leadership in Human Resource
Development
Development and Technology
Management
INST 222 Foundations of Education in a Multicultural 3 or Globalization and Diversity in the
Society Workplace
KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1 or Conflict Management and Dialogue
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 Semester Credit Hours 12
2
SOCI minor elective 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
1
Spring Free elective can be chosen from any 300-400 level course of
student’s choice.
EHRD 210 Legal and Ethical Environment of Human 3 2
Resource Development Sociology minor elective to be selected from approved list of courses
in the Department of Sociology (p. 553).
EPFB 210 Family Involvement and Empowerment 3
University Studies - BS, Dance

EPSY 435 Educational Statistics 3
SOCI minor elective

and Schools
2
3
Concentration
The dance concentration curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science in
University Studies. It is designed to serve students who are in good
Third Year
academic standing with the University (2.0+ GPR) and are specifically
Fall seeking an interdisciplinary degree plan which provides preparation
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 in dance history and production. Students complete courses in the
2 foundations of dance, dance production, and dance composition, and
Elective
1
3 technique courses in various forms of dance. Students choose their
1 minors. This concentration is housed in the Division of Kinesiology within
Elective 3
the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
EHRD 371 Applied Learning Principles 3
Spring
KINE 214/ Health and Physical Activity for Children 3 they must take each semester in order to complete the degree in four
HLTH 214 years without attending summer school. This is a suggested plan and
2
SOCI minor elective 3 does not have to be followed as laid out below. Students should use
Elective 3
Elective
1
3 their advisor or the department website when scheduling courses each
EHRD 372 Learning and Development in HRD 3
Fourth Year
Fall First Year
EPSY 320 Child Development 3 Fall Semester
2 Credit
1 Hours
Elective 3
1 ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3
Elective 3
EHRD 374 Organizational Development 3 1
Semester Credit Hours 15 Life and Physical Science Elective (p. 22)
1
4
Spring Social and Behavioral Science Elective (p. 25)
1
3
EPSY 321 Adolescent Development 3 KINE/DCED Elective
2
2
INST 301 Educational Psychology 3
1
Elective 3
Spring
1
1,2
2
336 University Studies - BS, Sports Conditioning Concentration
2,3 3
Elective 3 Elective 3
Fall
1
Communication Elective (p. 22)
1
2
Mathematics (p. 22) 3 Select electives in consultation with advisor.
3
POLS 206 American National Government 3 Some electives should be selected to meet the International and
4 Cultural Diversity graduation requirement.
DCED 202 Dance Appreciation 3 4
3 Meets Core Curriculum Creative Arts requirement.
Elective 3 5
Must be a specific activity. See advisor for required activity.
Spring
University Studies - BS, Sports
KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health and Fitness 1 Conditioning Concentration
1,2
The sports conditioning concentration curriculum leads to a Bachelor
Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective (p. 23) 3 of Science degree in University Studies. It is designed to serve students
2
KINE/DCED Elective 2 who are in good academic standing with the University (2.0+ GPR)
3
Elective 3 and are specifically seeking an interdisciplinary degree plan which
Semester Credit Hours 15 provides preparation for further study in fields or careers in coaching
high performance athletes and personal training. The focus is on adult
Third Year
performance at collegiate, professional or fitness industry levels.
Fall Students will receive a coaching minor and will choose a second minor of
KINE 175 Gender Neutral Partnering 1 their choice. This concentration is housed in the Division of Kinesiology
2
KINE/DCED Elective 2 within the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
Minor 3
Minor 3
Minor 3 This degree plan has been laid out showing students the number of hours
Elective
3
3 they must take each semester in order to complete the degree in four
Spring
DCED 306 Dance Composition I 2 their advisor or the department website when scheduling courses each
2
KINE/DCED Elective 2 semester to ensure they are meeting all prerequisites, taking courses
Minor 3 for admission to professional phase in a timely manner and meeting all
Minor 3 grade requirements.
Minor 3
3
Elective 3 First Year
Fourth Year Credit
Fall Hours
DCED 400 Dance Composition II 2 ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition 3

2 BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
KINE/DCED Elective 2 1,2
Minor 3 1,2
Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective (p. 25) 3
Minor 3 1,2
Creative Arts Elective (p. 24) 3
Minor 3
Spring
Spring
DCED 401 Dance Pedagogy 3 3
Minor 3 3
Minor 3
Minor 3 1
1,2
337
2,5
Second Year Elective 3
1
Communication Elective 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
POLS 206 American National Government 3 1
KINE 121 Physical and Motor Fitness Assessment 2 2
3,4 Some electives should meet the International and Cultural Diversity
graduation requirement.
KINE 213 Foundations of Kinesiology 3 3
Meets Coaching Minor (p. 325) Requirements.
Must be a specific activity class. See advisor for appropriate course.
Spring 5
Select electives in consultation with advisor.
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 6
1,2
Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective (p. 23) 3
3,5
Coaching Elective 2
Minor 3
Third Year
Fall
3
KINE 306 Functional Anatomy for Coaches 1
KINE 305 Sport Nutrition 3
3,5
Coaching Elective 2
Minor 3
Minor 3
2,5
Elective 3
Spring
3
KINE 302 Applied Exercise Physiology for Coaches 1
3
KINE 307 Lifespan Motor Development 3
KINE 324 Career Development in Coaching and Youth
Development
KINE 431 Ropes Course and Group Process
KINE 485 Directed Studies
2,5
Elective 3
2,5
Elective 3
3,5
Coaching Elective 2
Fourth Year
Fall
3
KINE 386 Sport Physiology 3
6
KINE 482 Seminar 1
SPMT 421 Legal Aspects of Sport 3
Minor 3
2,5
Elective 3
Spring
KINE 404 Coaching Psychology 3
KINE 483 Practicum in Kinesiology 3
Minor 3
Minor 3
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING • ensuring an academic environment conducive to our faculties

achieving the highest levels of academic and research excellence;
• building upon our traditional partnerships with industry, engineering
Administrative Officers practitioners and former students, to enhance our impact on the
profession of engineering;
Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering - M. Katherine Banks, Ph.D.
• encouraging excellence, innovation and cross-disciplinary initiatives
Executive Associate Dean - Nagamangala K. Anand, Ph.D. in education and research;
• providing national and international leadership in undergraduate and
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Valerie E. Taylor, Ph.D.
graduate engineering education;
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs- Prasad Enjeti, Ph.D. • becoming the engineering college of choice for the increasingly
diverse citizenry of the state; and
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs- John E. Hurtado, Ph.D.
• encouraging and supporting opportunities for our students to grow
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Executive Director Global Programs beyond their chosen disciplines by participation in ethics courses,
- Mark Weichold, Ph.D. leadership programs, study-abroad programs and research.
Senior Associate Dean for Research - Dimitris Lagoudas, Ph.D. A student engineer can pursue any one of several degree plans, according
to personal ambitions, interests and abilities. The student may choose
Associate Dean for Research - Narasimha Reddy, Ph.D. the traditional BS degree and consider advanced research-oriented
graduate programs leading to the MS and PhD degrees. Alternatively, the
Assistant Dean for Finance - Michelle Mitchell, B.B.A. student may select the Doctor of Engineering program which is directed
toward professional engineering.
General Statement
Within the College of Engineering, the undergraduate programs in
Engineering is the application of science and mathematics to the
aerospace, biological and agricultural, biomedical, chemical, civil,
solution of relevant problems in our society. To a great extent, our current
computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical, nuclear, ocean, and
standard of living and high level of technology are due to the diligent
petroleum engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
and innovative efforts of engineers. In spite of the increasing expense of
Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. The electronic systems engineering
basic resources, modern engineers have succeeded in maintaining stable
technology program, and manufacturing and mechanical engineering
costs for a wide variety of goods, and at the same time have used their
technology program are accredited by the Engineering Technology
design and analysis abilities to introduce new products and technologies
Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. The Computer
for the betterment of society.
Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation
The accelerating pace of industrial and technological developments has Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
created an ever-increasing demand for highly qualified, professional
engineers to maintain the momentum already achieved, and to extend Entrance and Enrollment Requirements
and direct the course of these developments. The ever-expanding The minimum requirements for entrance to the University are listed in
population and the increased demands for goods and services have the earlier pages of this catalog. Because of the importance of science
imposed new challenges to provide effective solutions while minimizing and mathematics to engineering, high school students who aspire to a
unwanted side effects. Engineers recognize that all actions taken have career in engineering are encouraged to take as many of these courses
their respective costs, and that solutions to long-standing societal as possible. In particular, high school preparation should include four
problems are found in careful, thorough planning and study. With a years of mathematics and four years of science emphasizing algebra,
pragmatic background in problem solving, engineers are perhaps best geometry, trigonometry, calculus, chemistry, physics and biology.
qualified to address society’s problems.
A critical step in an engineering education is proper individual placement
The complexities of the current environment are such that all resources in the first courses undertaken. The College of Engineering strongly
must be used in the best possible manner. Thus, the College of recommends the following guidelines to students participating in the
Engineering, through its curricula, strives to educate and train engineers math advanced placement examinations in high school. Incoming
who have the breadth of vision to formulate and solve the problems of engineering students can earn advanced placement (AP) credits for
today and the future. It is expected that a student who conscientiously MATH 151 with a score of 4 on the Calculus AB exam or 3 on the
applies himself or herself and successfully completes an engineering BC exam, and for MATH 151 and MATH 152 by a score of 4 on the
program will be technically trained and socially educated, thereby being BC exam. While the student can accept these AP credits and enroll
well prepared to make a significant contribution to the world in which he in the next course in the engineering mathematics sequence, the
or she works. college recommends a more conservative decision about accepting
advanced placement credits in math. Students who earn a 4 or 5 on
The mission of the College of Engineering is to serve Texas, the nation
the Calculus AB exam or a 3 or 4 on the BC exam are recommended
and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are
to begin in MATH 151. Students who score a 5 on the Calculus BC
well founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest
exam are recommended to begin in MATH 151 or MATH 152. These
standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the
conservative recommendations help ensure students have thoroughly
complex technical challenges of society.
mastered the content that is fundamental to the engineering curriculum.
To achieve this mission the College of Engineering is committed to: Students should discuss their choice with their assigned undergraduate
academic advisor before registering for mathematics classes. New
Student Conferences and associated Credit by Examination tests provide
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information to advisors so that students begin at a level which may CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/
differ from the printed curriculum, but is appropriate to their aptitudes CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also requires a two semester
and background. All freshmen admitted into engineering are required sequence of chemistry courses consisting of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
to complete the Math Placement Exam (MPE) before the New Student CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Students pursuing
Conferences and should review algebra, trigonometry and geometry prior degrees in biological and agricultural engineering should refer to the
to taking the MPE. specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that many students
will change the sequence and number of courses taken in any semester.
Because of the importance of computing in the disciplines housed within Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, should be
the College of Engineering, all entering students are required to possess made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are met.
a portable, network-ready personal computer capable of running software
appropriate to their academic program, effective Fall 2014. Details about
the personal computer needed to meet the requirement can be found
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) (https://
on our website. No student will be denied admission to Texas A&M engineering.tamu.edu/easa/areas/
University based on an inability to purchase a computer.
academics/byod)
Freshmen in General Engineering (https://engineering.tamu.edu/ Just as students are required to have specific textbooks and supplies
academics/advisors-procedures/entry-to-a-major/general-engineering- in order to gain the highest quality engineering educational experience,
program), Engineering at Galveston (https://engineering.tamu.edu/ the College of Engineering requires students to purchase a computer to
academics/engineering-at-galveston), Engineering at McAllen (http:// complement the course instruction. The vast majority of the students
engineering.tamu.edu/academics/engineering-at-mcallen), or Engineering entering the College already bring some form of desktop or laptop
Academy programs (https://engineering.tamu.edu/academies) have a computer with them when they begin school. Unfortunately, the variation
common first year engineering curriculum to allow time for students to in the types of computers makes it next to impossible for instructors to
learn about the 18 engineering degree granting majors. It is recognized routinely ask students to use their own computers in the classroom. A
that in most cases students are not made aware of all of our engineering computer designated by the College and purchased by entering students
majors while in high school. Students are introduced to the different will provide students the convenience to explore course content anytime,
engineering majors in the first year engineering courses, ENGR 111 and anywhere.
ENGR 112. Students are encouraged to leverage additional resources,
including the career center, faculty, as well as advisors to get career While there are many computers available, the College can only guarantee
advice. Students must complete the following courses in at least two performance and provide support for the specific computers identified
semesters before applying to an engineering major: two engineering by the College of Engineering. These computers will accommodate most
courses, two math courses, and two science courses in the freshman of the needs of an engineering student throughout a four-year degree
year engineering curriculum. Exceptions will be made as needed for plan, balancing performance, cost and expected life of the computer.
students entering with credit for the required courses. The entry-to-a- The computers have been negotiated with the various vendors, which
major process is designed for students to take ownership of their future are external to Texas A&M University, at a price point that is lower than
to identify at least three majors that are a good match for their career what an individual would likely be able to negotiate. The price for each
goals and academic performance. The entry-to-a-major process (https:// computer includes up to a four-year warranty.
engineering.tamu.edu/academics/advisors-procedures/entry-to-a-major/
ENGR
[X]
general-engineering-program) is designed to place students in the highest
rank major possible based upon capacity and student performance. [X]
ENGR is a college-wide, zero-credit-hour required program that is
Students are encouraged to be in a major as early as possible. composed of approved engineering-centric activities that meet the
Students in the General Engineering (https://engineering.tamu.edu/ criteria of high-impact learning experiences. Undergraduate students
academics/advisors-procedures/entry-to-a-major/general-engineering- can use their participation in one of these activities to partially satisfy
program), Engineering at Galveston (https://engineering.tamu.edu/ [X] [X]
their ENGR requirement. Full satisfaction of the ENGR requirement
academics/engineering-at-galveston), Engineering at McAllen (http:// includes participating in an engineering-centric activity and submitting
engineering.tamu.edu/academics/engineering-at-mcallen), and a meaningful, self-reflection that discusses the impact and overall
Engineering Academy programs (https://engineering.tamu.edu/ experience on the student’s education.
academies) must be in a major by the end of the third semester in
engineering. Students in the Engineering Academy program must be in a Each department in the College of Engineering identifies the activities it
[X]
major by the end of the fourth semester in engineering. will accept in satisfying a student’s ENGR requirement. Some activities
may include the following:
Transfer students are admitted directly to a major degree granting
program through the admissions process. • Study Abroad (http://studyabroad.tamu.edu/)
• Internship or Co-op Experience (http://careercenter.tamu.edu/
Freshman Curriculum current-students)
The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering, • Grand Challenge Scholars Program (http://engineering.tamu.edu/
biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, programs/gcsp)
computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems engineering • The University, College, or Departmental Honors Program (http://
technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering, manufacturing honorsprograms.tamu.edu/)
and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical engineering, • Aggie’s Invent (https://engineering.tamu.edu/aggiesinvent)
multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear engineering,
• AggiE_Challenge (https://engineering.tamu.edu/easa/areas/
ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering. The freshman year
enrichment/aggie-challenge)
is slightly different for chemical engineering in that students take
• Startup Aggieland (http://startupaggieland.com/) associated with the drop. An administrative drop may adversely impact
• Undergraduate research (https://engineering.tamu.edu/graduate/ (including, but not limited to): health insurance benefits, financial
undergraduate-bridges) aid, athletic eligibility, INS status, veterans’ benefits, and eligibility to
participate in extracurricular activities.
• TAMU Minor or Certificate Programs, like the Zachry Leadership
Program (https://engineering.tamu.edu/academics/certificates/
zachry-leadership-program) (https://engineering.tamu.edu/ Fast Track Program (https://
academics/certificates/zachry-leadership-program) or Engineering
Honors Program (https://engineering.tamu.edu/programs/eh).
engineering.tamu.edu/academics/
• Engineers without Borders Project (http://www.ewbtamu.org/ fasttrack)
projects/) Each participating department in the College of Engineering has
• Department design competitions, like the High Altitude Balloon Club streamlined its program for Fast Track participants by substituting
(http://astrocenter.tamu.edu/stem-outreach/high-altitude-balloon- specific graduate courses for selected undergraduate offerings.
club/) Academically qualified students take these 600-level courses during
• Leadership in student organizations their senior year, earning graduate credit while fulfilling undergraduate
requirements through “credit by exam.” The individual department
Financial Aid sets its own grade and exam requirements for earning dual credit. The
department also establishes the maximum number of credit hours
For financial aid recipients, purchase of the a computer device can allowed for acceleration, usually five to seven.
be considered in the cost of attendance. To request this, please
complete the Request to Change Cost of Attendance form (http://
financialaid.tamu.edu/Forms-(1).aspx) for Scholarships & Financial Aid.
Industry-University Cooperative
Submission of documentation does not guarantee additional aid will be Education
awarded. In certain situations students may not be eligible for additional Cooperative education is a study-work plan of education in which a
funding. student alternates periods of attendance in college or university with
periods of employment in industry related to his or her major. Students
Undergraduate students entering the College are required to follow the BYOD
who choose this degree plan must complete at least 12 months of
policy of purchasing one of the configured devices designated by the College.
experience in order to receive the cooperative education certificate. The
No student will be denied admission to Texas A&M University based on an
practice of engineering is an art which is learned through practice as
inability to purchase a computer.
well as in the classroom. The cooperative education program provides
For more information, including specific requirements, visit the Bring Your the education that can be achieved from practice by having the student
Own Device (BYOD) web page (http://engineering.tamu.edu/easa/areas/ work with professional engineers on the job. Consequently, the student
academics/byod). who graduates with the cooperative education certificate has both the
academic background and the practical experience to qualify him or her
College Prerequisite Policy for more meaningful employment in the profession of engineering. The
cooperative education work periods also provide an income for students
The following prerequisite policy applies to any student in a College that allows them to pay for their school expenses.
of Engineering undergraduate degree program and to any student
who seeks admission to an undergraduate degree program in the Those who wish additional information concerning this program should
College of Engineering. This policy is in addition to prerequisite policies contact the Associate Director of Cooperative Education.
imposed by the University (Texas A&M University Student Rules). For
complete details concerning this policy, students should contact their Advanced Study
Undergraduate Advising Office.
Students who rank in the upper half of their undergraduate class should
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses identified in each give serious consideration to developing their full intellectual potential in
College of Engineering undergraduate degree program and any prerequisites engineering by continuing with advanced studies at the graduate level.
for these courses. If a student earns a grade of D or F in any of these Two routes are available for students. The traditional master of science
courses, the student is required to repeat the course before enrolling and doctor of philosophy degrees should be considered by students
in a more advanced course that has the D/F course as a prerequisite. who wish to go into research fields. For those students interested in
A student may attempt a course no more than three times, including the practice of professional engineering, the master of engineering and
courses graded Q or W but excluding those graded NG, unless approval doctor of engineering degrees should be given serious consideration.
has been received from their department. A student must complete all The professional doctor of engineering degree was established in the
prerequisites for a course with a grade of C or better by the start of the fall of 1974 to fill a need for better-educated engineers in the practice
semester in which the student plans to enroll in the course. of engineering. Students may enter this program at any time after they
receive the bachelor’s degree in engineering by applying and being
A student is responsible for checking the prerequisites for each course to accepted to a departmental graduate program within the College of
ensure the prerequisite requirements have been satisfied. A student who Engineering. Master’s level degrees require a minimum of one year
registers for a course for which he/she lacks the necessary prerequisite of course work after the bachelor’s, and the doctoral degrees require
course(s) and/or the prerequisite grade requirement will be required a minimum of an additional two years of coursework. The doctor of
to drop the course. A student who is told to drop a course and is still philosophy also requires a dissertation based on research by the student,
enrolled by the deadline set each semester may be administratively and the doctor of engineering requires at least one year of internship
dropped by their department. If a student is administratively dropped experience in industry or government.
from a course, the student is responsible for all financial obligations
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For more information concerning these programs, please refer to the • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering Track
Texas A&M University Graduate and Professional Catalog or contact the (p. 377)
Office of the Dean of Engineering. • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering
Track (p. 379)
The engineering programs also provide a foundation for further education
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Water Resources
in the fields of medicine, law or business. An engineering background will
Engineering Track (p. 381)
prepare the individual to understand, contribute to and embrace technical
advances in these fields.
Department of Computer Science and
The Texas A&M Engineering Academies Engineering
The Texas A&M Engineering Academies are co-enrollment programs • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science
between the College of Engineering and selected two-year institutions. Track (p. 384)
Students in the Engineering Academy program are engineering • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (p. 386)
students, who take their math, science, and core courses at the two-year
institutions and the engineering courses from the College of Engineering.
The admission process for the Engineering Academies is unique to
Department of Electrical and Computer
each partner institution, with the offer of admission to the Engineering Engineering
Academy made by Texas A&M University. Texas A&M Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Academy students, who satisfy the program GPA requirements, apply for
Track (p. 388)
entry to a major as early as the end of the first year.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (p. 390)
Eligible students receive financial aid based upon their combined credit
hours from both institutions. Department of Engineering Technology
For more information, including specific requirements for each of the and Industrial Distribution
partner institutions, visit Texas A&M Engineering Academies Texas A&M • Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology
Engineering Academies (https://engineering.tamu.edu/academies). (p. 393)
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution (p. 394)
Majors • Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and Mechanical
College of Engineering Engineering Technology (p. 396)

• Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering (p. 398)
(p. 344)
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering (p. 346)
Department of Industrial and Systems
Department of Aerospace Engineering Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (p. 353) • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (p. 401)
Department of Biomedical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering

• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (p. 356) • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (p. 408)
Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Department of Nuclear Engineering

Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering (p. 413)
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (p. 362)

Department of Ocean Engineering
Zachry Department of Civil Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering (p. 416)
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (p. 366)

Harold Vance Department of Petroleum
Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Coastal and Ocean
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering (p. 419)
and Management Track (p. 369)
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering Minors
Track (p. 371)
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, General Civil Engineering
College of Engineering
Track (p. 373) • Cybersecurity Minor (p. 346)
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering • Engineering Project Management Minor (p. 347)
Track (p. 376)
Department of Aerospace Engineering accepted into a certificate program does not guarantee registration into
required courses. Each certificate, with the exception of the Business
• Aerospace Engineering Minor (p. 354) Management Certificate, will be recognized on the candidate’s transcript.
A coordinator reviews each student’s coursework via a certificate
Department of Biomedical Engineering worksheet and requirements met prior to certification. Certificate
• Biomedical Engineering Minor (p. 358) coordinators are given the discretion to determine the eligibility of
students in other colleges and/or majors to pursue College of Engineering
Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical certificates. For specific information on each certificate available, visit
the College of Engineering website.
Engineering
• Chemical Engineering Minor (p. 363) College of Engineering
• Business Management Certificate for Engineering Students (p. 348)
Department of Computer Science and • Engineering Honors Certificate (p. 349)
Engineering • Engineering Leadership Certificate (p. 349)
• Computer Science Minor (p. 387) • International Engineering Certificate (p. 349)
• Game Design and Development Minor (p. 388) • Polymer Specialty Certificate (p. 349)
• Safety Engineering Certificate (p. 350)
Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering
• Engineering Therapeutics Manufacturing Certificate (p. 359)
• Electrical Engineering Minor (p. 391)
• Quality Engineering for Regulated Medical Technologies Certificate
Department of Engineering Technology (p. 359)
and Industrial Distribution Department of Industrial and Systems

• Embedded Systems Integration Minor (p. 399)
Engineering
Department of Industrial and Systems • Data Center Operations Engineering Certificate (p. 403)
• Engineering Systems Management Certificate (p. 403)
Engineering
• Industrial Engineering Minor (p. 403) Harold Vance Department of Petroleum
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
• Energy Engineering Certificate (p. 421)
Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering Minor (p. 405) Masters
College of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering • Master of Engineering in Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
• Analysis, Design and Management of Energy Conversion Systems graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/
Minor (p. 411) interdepartmental-degree-programs/meng)
• Control of Mechanical Systems Minor (p. 411) • Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering (http://
• Design and Simulation of Mechanical Systems Minor (p. 411) catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
engineering/interdepartmental-degree-programs/systems-
Department of Nuclear Engineering engineering-meng)
• Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering (http://
• Nuclear Engineering Minor (p. 414)
• Radiological Health Engineering Minor (p. 414)
engineering/interdepartmental-degree-programs/ms)
Harold Vance Department of Petroleum • Master of Science in Safety Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/

graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/
Engineering interdepartmental-degree-programs/safety-engineering-ms)
• Petroleum Engineering Minor (p. 421)
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Certificates • Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering (http://
The College of Engineering has designed the following certificate
engineering/aerospace/meng)
programs to offer ambitious students the opportunity to go beyond the
traditional curriculum and gain specific knowledge in a concentration
area. Students are required to consult with their academic advisor
prior to submitting an application for a certificate. Enrolling and being
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• Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (http:// • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/ graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/electrical-
engineering/aerospace/ms) computer/electrical-ms)
Department of Biomedical Engineering Department of Engineering Technology

• Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering (http://
and Industrial Distribution
• Master of Industrial Distribution in Industrial Distribution (http://
engineering/biomedical/meng)
• Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (http:// engineering/technology-industrial-distribution/mid)
engineering/biomedical/ms)
Department of Industrial and Systems
Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering
Engineering • Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering (http://
• Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (http://
engineering/industrial-systems/meng)
• Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management (http://
engineering/chemical/meng)
• Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ engineering/industrial-systems/engineering-systems-management-
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/chemical/ ms)
ms)
• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Zachry Department of Civil Engineering graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/industrial-

systems/ms)
• Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/civil/meng) Department of Materials Science and
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/civil/ms) Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering (http://
Department of Computer Science and catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
engineering/materials-science/meng)
Engineering • Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (http://
• Master of Computer Science in Computer Science (http:// catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/ engineering/materials-science/ms)
engineering/computer-science/mcs)
• Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering, Computer Department of Mechanical Engineering
Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools- • Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (http://
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• Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer engineering/mechanical/meng)
Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools- • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (http://
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• Master of Science in Computer Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ engineering/mechanical/ms)
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/computer-
science/ms)
Department of Nuclear Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer • Master of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering (http://
Engineering engineering/nuclear/meng)
• Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering, Electrical • Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools- graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/nuclear/ms)
interdisciplinary/engineering/electrical-computer/computer-meng)
• Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (http:// Department of Ocean Engineering
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/ • Master of Engineering in Ocean Engineering (http://
engineering/electrical-computer/electrical-meng) catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
• Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical engineering/ocean/ocean-meng)
Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools- • Master of Science in Ocean Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
interdisciplinary/engineering/electrical-computer/computer-ms) graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/ocean/
ocean-ms)
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Harold Vance Department of Petroleum • Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering (http://

Engineering engineering/electrical-computer/electrical-phd)
• Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering (http://
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/ Department of Industrial and Systems
engineering/petroleum/meng)
• Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering (http://
Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering (http://
engineering/petroleum/ms)
engineering/industrial-systems/phd)
Doctoral
Department of Materials Science and
College of Engineering Engineering
• Doctor of Engineering in Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ • Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering (http://
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/ catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
interdepartmental-degree-programs/deng) engineering/materials-science/phd)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Engineering (http://
engineering/interdepartmental-degree-programs/phd)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (http://
Department of Aerospace Engineering catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/

engineering/mechanical/phd)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering (http://
engineering/aerospace/phd)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering (http://
Department of Biomedical Engineering catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/

engineering/nuclear/phd)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (http://
engineering/biomedical/phd)
Department of Ocean Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Ocean Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/ocean/

ocean-phd)
Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering (http:// Harold Vance Department of Petroleum
engineering/chemical/phd)
Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Engineering (http://
Zachry Department of Civil Engineering catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/

engineering/petroleum/phd)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/civil/phd)
Biological and Agricultural
Department of Computer Science and Engineering - BS
Engineering Graduates from the Biological and Agricultural Engineering program will:
• Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering, Computer
• Successfully enter the biological and agricultural engineering
profession as practicing engineers and consultants in the natural
interdisciplinary/engineering/computer-science/engineering-phd)
resources, machine systems, food processing, bioprocessing, and
• Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ agricultural production and processing fields.
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/engineering/computer-
• Pursue graduate education and research at major universities in
science/phd)
biological and agricultural engineering, and related fields.
Department of Electrical and Computer • Advance into leadership positions in their chosen fields and
professional societies.
Engineering • Engage in life-long learning through professional registration and
• Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering, Electrical professional development.
Engineering (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
Students learn to apply fundamental knowledge of biological and
interdisciplinary/engineering/electrical-computer/computer-phd)
physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering principles to formulate
and solve engineering problems. Engineering design is integrated
throughout the curriculum, along with opportunities to develop
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communication, learning, and teamwork skills, culminating in a capstone Program Requirements

design experience. Electives in the curriculum allow the student to focus
in one of the following areas: First Year
Fall Semester
• Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering—design and
Credit
management of systems affecting soil, water, and air resources.
Hours
• Renewable Energy Engineering—design and development of biomass,
wind and solar energy systems.
Students
• Food and Bioprocess Engineering—design and development of
systems for processing and handling of food and agricultural
Students Laboratory
products and processes involving cells, enzymes, or other biological
components. 1
• Machine Systems Engineering—design and development of machines
and machine systems for food, feed and fiber production and PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
processing. Semester Credit Hours 14
Spring
Students select courses with the assistance of faculty advisors in
an individualized advising system. Faculty members also assist with
professional development and job placement for students. ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2
The biological and agricultural engineering program is jointly
administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the
College of Engineering, and the curriculum is fully accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., www.abet.org. The Semester Credit Hours 17
department is one of the largest in North America and is consistently Second Year
ranked as one of the top programs in the nation. Fall
For graduates to become successful practicing biological and agricultural CHEM 222 Elements of Organic and Biological 3
engineers, students need to acquire a set of skills, knowledge, and Chemistry
behaviors as they progress through the curriculum. We have established MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3
the following program outcomes outlining what students are expected to MEEN 221 Statics and Particle Dynamics 3
know and be able to do upon completion of the curriculum. At the time of MEEN 222/ Materials Science 3
graduation, students should have: MSEN 222
1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and Government/Political science (p. 25) 3

engineering; Semester Credit Hours 15
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze Spring
and interpret data; BAEN 201 Analysis of Biological and Agricultural 3
3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired Engineering Problems
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, BAEN 301 Biological and Agricultural Engineering 3
social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and Fundamentals I
sustainability; BAEN 320 Engineering Thermodynamics 3
4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; CVEN 305 Mechanics of Materials 3
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
7. an ability to communicate effectively; Semester Credit Hours 18
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of Third Year
Fall
societal context;
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long
Fundamentals II
learning;
BAEN 340 Fluid Mechanics 3
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues;
BAEN 354 Engineering Properties of Biological 3
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
Materials
necessary for engineering practice.
BAEN 375 Design Fundamentals for Agricultural 3
Machines and Structures
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Spring Program Requirements

BAEN 365 Unit Operations for Biological and 3
Agricultural Engineering Second Year
BAEN 366 Transport Processes in Biological Systems 3 Fall Semester

Credit
BAEN 370 Measurement and Control of Biological 3
Hours
Systems and Agricultural Processes
2 MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3
American history (p. 25) 3 5
3 COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions 3
Fourth Year
Fall
Spring
Design I 5
4 Technical elective 9
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3 3
PHIL 482 or Cultural Diversity and Ethics University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 6
or ANTH 370 Semester Credit Hours 18
3 Third Year
BAEN elective (p. 735) 3
3 Fall
ENGR elective (p. 797) 3
2 ENGR 401 Interdisciplinary Design 3
High Impact Experience 0
BAEN 399 Professional Development MATH 304 Linear Algebra
Semester Credit Hours 15 MATH 311 Topics in Applied Mathematics I
Spring MATH 323 Linear Algebra
BAEN 480 Biological and Agricultural Engineering 3 MATH 401 Advanced Engineering Mathematics
4 5
Design II Technical elective 7
3 3
BAEN elective (p. 735) 3 University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
2
2
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 Spring
3
Technical elective 3 ENGR 402 Interdisciplinary Design II 3
5
Semester Credit Hours 15 Technical electives 12
1
Fourth Year
Entering students will normally be given a placement test in
Fall
mathematics. Test results will be used in selecting the appropriate
starting course which may be at a higher or lower level.
2 PHIL 482
The six hours of international and cultural diversity courses, as 5
required for graduation, may be met by courses that also satisfy a
core curriculum course. Semester Credit Hours 15
3 Spring
Engineering, mathematics and technical electives must be selected
5
from a departmental approved list in consultation with an academic Technical electives 15
advisor. Semester Credit Hours 15
4
All undergraduate students must take at least two (2) specific Total Semester Credit Hours 95
courses in their major designated as writing intensive.
5 5
All engineering students are required to complete a high-impact A total of 62 technical electives are required. To be selected with
experience in order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact consultation with ITDE advisor.
experiences is available in the BAEN advising office.
A grade of C or better is required for all math, science, and engineering

courses.
Cybersecurity - Minor
Interdisciplinary Engineering - BS The Cybersecurity Minor is designed to appeal to both less technically-
oriented and more technically-oriented undergraduate students, across
The College of Engineering offers a BS in Interdisciplinary Engineering. multiple departments, in multiple colleges. All students who enroll in the
minor will acquire a basic understanding of programming, and a firmly
grounded understanding of cybersecurity, to include cyber ethics. The
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inclusion of these courses in the minor will allow students to specialize in FIVS 123 Forensic Investigations
the area of cybersecurity that is most closely aligned with their respective FIVS 205 Introduction to Forensic and
interests and their degree plans. Investigative Sciences
ISTM 310 Network Communications and
Program Requirements Infrastructure
Select one of the following tracks: ISTM 315 Database Programming
ISTM 320 Business Systems Analysis and
Design
Hours
MATH 470 Communications and Cryptography
Engineering Track
CSCE 313 Introduction to Computer Systems 4
II
CSCE 315 Programming Studio 3
CSCE 410 Operating Systems 3
TCMG 303 Unix System Administration
CSCE 465 Computer and Network Security 3 Practices
Select one of the following: 3 TCMG 304 Applied Server Security, Identity and
CSCE 451 Software Reverse Engineering Access Management
CSCE 463 Networks and Distributed TCMG 316 Database Systems Administration
Processing and Application
ECEN 424 Fundamentals of Networking TCMG 476 Technical Network Capstone
Total Semester Credit Hours 16 Total Semester Credit Hours 16
Code Title Semester Credit Code Title Semester Credit

Hours Hours
Interdisciplinary Track Technology track
Select one of the following: 4 ESET 269 Embedded Systems Development in 3
CSCE 110 Programming I C
CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science ESET 315 Local-and-Metropolitan-Area 4
Concepts and Programming Networks
CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and ESET 415 Advanced Network Systems and 3
Concepts Security
Select one of the following: 3 or TCMG 476
or Technical Network Capstone
CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C TCMG 308 Cybersecurity and Digital Ethics 3
CSCE 221 Data Structures and Algorithms Select one of the following: 3
ESET 269 Embedded Systems Development in TCMG 303 Unix System Administration
C Practices
TCMG 308 Cybersecurity and Digital Ethics 3 TCMG 304 Applied Server Security, Identity and
Select two from the following: 6 Access Management
BMEN 428 Microcontrollers and TCMG 412 Contemporary Issues in Technology

Communications in Medical Management
Devices Total Semester Credit Hours 16
CSCE 410 Operating Systems
CSCE 431 Software Engineering
CSCE 434 Compiler Design Must make a grade of 'C' or better in each course used towards minor.
CSCE 436 Computer-Human Interaction
Must achieve an overall GPA of 2.5 in approved minor coursework.
CSCE 451 Software Reverse Engineering
CSCE 463 Networks and Distributed Minimum of 6 hours at 300-400 level.
Processing
CSCE 465 Computer and Network Security Engineering Project Management -
ECEN 424 Fundamentals of Networking
ESET 315 Local-and-Metropolitan-Area
Minor
Networks The Engineering Project Management minor is intended to help
ESET 415 Advanced Network Systems and meet the requirements of industry by educating undergraduate
Security engineering students to understand complex engineering projects,
ESET 349 Microcontroller Architecture project organizations, and project management methods. Students
completing this minor will be able to work effectively in multidisciplinary
ESET 455 Wireless Transmission Systems
engineering projects immediately after completion and to advance more
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rapidly within the project management organization and profession. The PETE 353 Petroleum Project Evaluation
management of projects entails technical knowledge, engineering skills, CHEN 430/ Risk Analysis in Safety Engineering
and management skills. SENG 430
To earn the minor, a student must complete a total of 16 semester credit Application of Project Management Tools
hours that include prerequisite introductory core courses (ENGR 333 and Select from the following: 3-6
ENGR 380) and courses selected from the following 4 categories: ISEN 411 Engineering Management
Techniques
1. Business management and leadership. The courses listed under this
CVEN 405 Construction Management of Field
category provide required skills to understand the key management
Operations
principles and provide leadership in project planning and execution.
CVEN 473 Engineering Project Estimating and
2. Project economics, analysis, and decisions. The courses listed under
Planning
this category provide advanced understanding of the analytical tools
required to support project planning and execution. CVEN 349 Civil Engineering Project
Management
3. Application of project management tools. The courses listed under this
category provide examples of the application of project management ISEN 330 Human Systems Interaction
principles. CSCE 431 Software Engineering
4. Project experience as directed studies. The courses listed under CSCE 315 Programming Studio
this category provide practical experience in managing projects SENG 312 System Safety Engineering
via internships, campus or community-based engagements, or CHEN 460/ Quantitative Risk Analysis in Safety
research. Students should be able to receive credit via ENGR 485 for SENG 460 Engineering
documenting their project experience.
ESET 329 Six Sigma and Applied Statistics
ESET 419 Engineering Technology Capstone I
BMEN 469 Entrepreneurial Issues in
Code Title Semester Credit Biomedical Engineering
Hours MEEN 489 Special Topics in...
Core Courses (Entrepreneurship Related to
ENGR 333 Project Management for Engineers 3 Nanomaterials Application in
Energy)
ENGR 380 Seminar Series in Engineering 1
Project Management Project Experience as Directed Studies
Business Management and Leadership Select from the following: 0-3
Select from the following: 2-4 ENGR 485 Directed Studies (Internship Project,
Campus Project or Community
Project)
SOMS 380 Workshop in Leadership Education
ENGR 491 Research (Research Project)
SOMS 381 Workshop in Leadership Education
II Total Semester Credit Hours 16
SOMS 481 Seminar in Executive Leadership
SOMS 482 Seminar in Executive Leadership II
ESET 319 Engineering Leadership Must earn a grade of 'C' or better in each course used towards minor.
ENGR 289 Special Topics in... (Introduction to Must achieve an overall GPA of 2.5 in approved minor coursework.
Engineering Leadership)
ENGR 489 Special Topics in... (Leadership and
Business Fundamentals)
Business Management - Certificate
ENGR 489 Special Topics in... (Role of The Business Management Certificate offers instruction in business
Engineering and Business in acumen which complements the technical skills engineers receive
Society) through their major coursework. Recognized by the College of
ENGR 489 Special Topics in... (Exploring Engineering, it is a highly intensive program intended to teach the vital
Your Leadership Qualities and business competencies students need before entering the workforce.
Perspective) The certificate is comprised of the Business Management Initiative,
which is an intensive 120-hour course that is held for three weeks in the
ENGR 489 Special Topics in... (Leadership
summer of each year. Students attend class from 8 am-5 pm daily and
Capstone)
learn the principles of accounting, finance, management and marketing.
Project Economics, Analysis and Decisions The course meetings are held at the Mays Business School, and courses
Select from the following: 2-6 are taught by business faculty. Students completing this course will be
ISEN 302 Economic Analysis of Engineering awarded a Business Management Certificate from the Mays Business
Projects School.
or ISEN 303
or Engineering Economic Analysis
CVEN 322 Civil Engineering Systems
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For additional information, contact Engineering Academic and Student

Affairs, Engineering Activities Building B, (979) 845-7200.
International Engineering -
Certificate
Engineering Honors - Certificate Advances in communications and transportation technologies coupled
The Engineering Honors Certificate offers academically talented students with a historical trend of nations moving towards market economies
the opportunity to pursue engineering studies of a depth and range that have made it possible for companies to function using the best locations
will fully challenge their abilities and meet their interests. and resources no matter where in the world. The resources available are
of a wide variety including money, state-of-the-art technologies, know-
Engineering honors students have the opportunity to enroll in honors how and scientific discoveries, raw materials, components, and human
courses, obtain early involvement in graduate studies and participate resources. An effective engineer in this global environment is one that
in honors contracting and honors independent study. Students take complements his/her core technical knowledge with excellent cross-
part in special interdisciplinary seminars that focus on the practice of cultural competence and international exposure. The certificate program
engineering in industry, research and development. These seminars prepares graduates for positions in multinational companies and foreign
promote student interaction with faculty, industry professionals and organizations.
graduate student researchers.
For additional information, contact the International Engineering
The Engineering Honors Certificate is administered by the Engineering Certificate coordinator or Engineering Academic and Student Affairs,
Academic and Student Affairs office in close collaboration with each Engineering Activities Building B, (979) 845-7200.
engineering department.
Each departmental coordinator is responsible for setting policy as well as

advising and mentoring the respective honors students. Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
For additional information, contact the Engineering Honors Certificate
coordinator at engineeringhonors@tamu.edu or 979-845-7200. Required Courses
1
Language Component (at least 200-level course) 3
2
Program Requirements Internationalization Component 6
International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
Hours Global Engineering Design Component 3
Required Courses Select one of the following:
Honors Credits 11 ENGR 410 Global Engineering Design
ENGR 181 Engineering Honors Seminar I 1 Design course in an engineering department

with a significant international component
ENGR 281 Engineering Honors Mentoring & 1 3
Team Building Seminar Internatinal Experience Component 3
ENGR 381 Engineering Honors Leadership & 1 Total Semester Credit Hours 15

Project Management Seminar 1
Three credit hours of at least a 200-level course in a single language
Research experience (485 or 491) 4
(excluding English). Students could place out of this course with
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 AP credit or by showing proficiency by exam. These courses
can be taken in outside the U.S. However, immersion language
Engineering Leadership - Certificate to gain this basic level of language learning will not count for the
international experience.
The College of Engineering offers an Engineering Leadership Certificate. 2
To be selected from approved International and Cultural Diversity
courses. At least one course must have significant focus on
Program Requirements international diversity.
3
Code Title Semester Credit Individualized and approved by the College of Engineering. May
Hours be satisfied by an approved study abroad program, international
ENGR 250 Principles in Engineering 3 internship, directed study or research experience, or another
Leadership approved course or field experience. The minimum time period to be
aboard is one summer term. Students are encouraged to go abroad
ENGR 350 Engineering Leadership and 3
in programs that are appropriate to their academic and career
Business Fundamentals
objectives.
ENGR 351 The Role of Engineering and 3
Polymer Specialty - Certificate

Business in Society
ENGR 450 Exploring Your Engineering 3
Leadership Qualities and The Polymer Specialty Certificate is designed to provide a strong
Perspective interdisciplinary educational program for undergraduate engineering
ENGR 451 Engineering Leadership Capstone 3 and suitably prepared science students interested in pursuing a polymer
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 career. The certificate will also provide knowledge to reduce the training
time required to turn Texas A&M students into productive members of
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the industrial workforce. This program is the first of its kind offered in the CHEN 642 Colloidal and Interfacial Systems
State of Texas and is administered by the Polymer Technology Center. No
schools in the State of Texas offer a formal polymer curriculum, despite
the significant role the polymer industry plays in the state’s economy. 1
Up to 3 hours of credit can be substituted with research emphasizing
polymers (provided polymer coursework has been initiated).
For additional information, contact the Polymer Specialty Certificate
Research must be approved by the director of the Polymer
coordinator or Engineering Academic and Student Affairs, Engineering
Technology Center.
Activities Building B, (979) 845-7200.
Students should take at least 2 courses outside their department to
Program Requirements receive the Polymer Certificate.
Hours Safety Engineering - Certificate
The Safety Engineering Certificate prepares the graduate for positions in
AERO 406 Polymer Nanocomposites and their several areas of safety engineering. Students must complete 15 semester
Applications credit hours of specified courses to earn a Safety Engineering Certificate.
AERO 606 Multifunctional Materials The Safety Program coordinator reviews each student’s coursework prior
BMEN 482 Polymeric Biomaterials to certification.
CHEN 451 Introduction to Polymer Engineering
For additional information, contact the Safety Engineering Certificate
MEEN 455 Engineering with Plastics coordinator or Engineering Academic and Student Affairs, Engineering
MEEN 458 Processing and Characterization of Activities Building B, (979) 845-7200.
Polymers
MEEN 607/ Polymer Physical Properties Program Requirements
MSEN 607
MEEN 635 Flow and Fracture of Polymeric
Hours
Solids
SENG 310 Industrial Hygiene Engineering 3
CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry
SENG 312 System Safety Engineering 3
or SENG 321 or Industrial Safety Engineering
MEEN 451 Viscoelastic Materials
SENG 430/ Risk Analysis in Safety Engineering 3
MEEN 471 Elements of Composite Materials
CHEN 430
1
AERO 485 Directed Studies
or SENG 460/
or Quantitative Risk Analysis in
or AERO 491
or Research CHEN 460 Safety Engineering
1
BAEN 485 Directed Studies or SENG 660 or Quantitative Risk Analysis
or BAEN 491
or Research Select two of the following: 6
1
BMEN 485 Directed Studies SENG 309/ Radiological Safety
or BAEN 491
or Research NUEN 309
1
CHEM 485 Directed Studies SENG 312 System Safety Engineering
or CHEM 491
or Research SENG 321 Industrial Safety Engineering
1
ECEN 485 Directed Studies SENG 422 Fire Protection Engineering -
or ECEN 491
or Research Facilities Design
1 SENG 430/ Risk Analysis in Safety Engineering
MEEN 485 Directed Studies
or MEEN 491
or Research CHEN 430
AERO 685 Directed Studies

1 SENG 455/ Process Safety Engineering
1 CHEN 455
BAEN 685 Directed Studies
1 SENG 477 Air Pollution Engineering
BMEN 685 Directed Studies
1 SENG 460/ Quantitative Risk Analysis in Safety
CHEM 685 Directed Studies
1
CHEN 460 Engineering
CHEN 685 Directed Studies
1
SENG 485 Directed Studies
ECEN 685 Directed Studies
MEEN 685 Directed Studies
Department of Aerospace
1
MEEN 606/ Polymer Laboratories
MSEN 626
BMEN 683 Polymeric Biomaterial Synthesis
1
Engineering
MEEN 657 Viscoelasticity of Solids and
Structures I
1 Aerospace Engineering is a complex, rapidly changing field that includes
aerodynamics, structures and materials, propulsion, dynamics and
control, and astrodynamics. The primary application of Aerospace
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Engineering is to design and develop flight vehicles, such as aircraft, Concurrent Engineering Capability, a robotics laboratory, and state-of-the-
missiles, spacecraft and satellites. Aerospace engineering is also art materials and structures testing equipment are available, equipped
important and applicable to other vehicles and systems, such as with modern instrumentation. The Department and the University also
rotorcraft, submarines, automobiles, wind turbines, advanced robotics, re- provide an extensive array of computing resources.
entry vehicles, exotic materials and computational simulations.
Students are encouraged to enrich their undergraduate experience
The mission of the Aerospace Engineering program is through a variety of ways in the Department, including co-op and
internship positions, student competition design projects, and even
1. to provide students with a quality undergraduate and graduate undergraduate research. In addition, students have the opportunity to
education for the State of Texas and the nation through an innovative study abroad or participate in an international exchange program.
educational program;
2. to advance the science and aerospace engineering knowledge base The Department also offers programs of study leading to the MEng,
through basic and applied research, inventions, technologies and MS, and PhD degrees (see the Texas A&M University Graduate and
solutions to aerospace problems; and Professional Catalog). The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of
3. to serve the aerospace engineering profession by preparing leaders
ABET, www.abet.org. Before commencing course work in the major,
for leadership in the creation, design and operation of the next
students must be admitted to the major or have the approval of the
generation aerospace systems.
Department.
To achieve this mission, the educational objectives established by
the Aerospace Engineering undergraduate program are to produce Faculty
graduates whose expected accomplishments within three to five years of
Alfriend, Kyle T, Professor
graduation are
Aerospace Engineering
1. to have successful careers in industry, private practice, or PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1967
government, or have pursued advanced graduate studies;
Benzerga, Amine A, Professor
2. to be skilled practitioners who apply their knowledge and skills to Aerospace Engineering
solve relevant engineering problems in the aerospace or a related PHD, Ecole Nationale Superieure Des Mines De Paris, France, 2000
profession; and
3. to function well in teams, communicate well, continue enhancing Bhattacharya, Raktim, Associate Professor
their professional competence, and understand the impact of Aerospace Engineering
engineering solutions. PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2003
To carry out these educational objectives, the goals of the program are Bowersox, Rodney D, Professor
1. using a high quality faculty, to provide a comprehensive aerospace PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1992
engineering education that develops in students the fundamental
skills necessary for the design, synthesis, analysis and research Boyd, James G, Associate Professor
development of aircraft, spacecraft and other high technology flight Aerospace Engineering
systems; and PHD, Texas A&M University, 1994
2. to prepare students for the aerospace engineering profession and
Chakravorty, Suman, Associate Professor
related fields by developing the attributes needed, so that they can
contribute successfully to society and to the engineering profession
now and in the future.
Chamitoff, Gregory E, Professor of the Practice
The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
with Honors degree option. This option was proposed by our students
and implemented for our students. Very few programs across the country
offer this type of experience within Aerospace Engineering. You will be Cizmas, Paul G, Professor
part of an honors community and be provided with the opportunity to Aerospace Engineering
enhance your learning experience through one-on-one research with a PHD, Duke University, 1995
faculty mentor, introduction to advanced aerospace theories, and much
more. The Department also offers a Fast Track program, which is tailored Donzis, Diego A, Associate Professor
for high-achieving undergraduate students who wish to extend their Aerospace Engineering
knowledge and gain an edge by earning a Master of Engineering (MEng) PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007
degree. Fast Track allows qualified students to earn up to nine hours of
Dunbar, Bonnie J, Professor
credit toward their Aerospace Engineering undergraduate and graduate
degrees. Consequently, through Fast Track a student can earn a MEng
PHD, University of Houston, 1983
degree in two semesters beyond their undergraduate degree.
Elmendorf, Harry M, Associate Professor of the Practice
Laboratories supplement theoretical studies in the major disciplines in
the Department. Numerous wind tunnels for low-speed and supersonic
aerodynamic studies, a jet engine test facility, numerous research
aircraft, a flight simulator, a satellite laboratory with Integrated
352 Department of Aerospace Engineering
Girimaji, Sharath, Professor Naraghi, Mohammad, Assistant Professor

Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering
PHD, Cornell University, 1990 PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009
Hara, Kentaro, Assistant Professor Pollock, Thomas C, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Michigan, 2015 PHD, University of Virginia, 1977
Hartl, Darren J, Assistant Professor Poludnenko, Oleksiy Y, Associate Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009 PHD, University of Rochester, 2004
Hurtado, John, Professor Reed, Helen L, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1995 PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1981
Junkins, John L, Distinguished Professor Saric, William S, Distinguished Professor

PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1969 PHD, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1968
Karpetis, Adonios N, Associate Professor Shryock, Kristi J, Instructional Associate Professor

PHD, Yale University, 1998 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2011
Kinra, Vikram K, Professor Skelton, Robert E, Professor

PHD, Brown University, 1975 PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1976
Lagoudas, Dimitris, Professor Strganac, Thomas W, Professor

PHD, Lehigh University, 1986 PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1987
Langari, Gholamreza, Professor Strouboulis, Theofanis, Professor

PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1991 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1986
Le Graverend, Jean-Briac B, Assistant Professor Talreja, Ramesh R, Professor

PHD, Ecole Nationale de Mécanique et d’Aérotechnique, France, 2013 PHD, The Technical University of Denmark, 1974
Limbach, Christopher M, Research Assistant Professor Tichenor, Nathan, Research Assistant Professor
PHD, Princeton University, 2015 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010
Lutz, Wayne A, Associate Professor of the Practice Tropina, Albina, Research Professor
MS, University of Southern California, 1984 PHD, Kyiv Aviation University, 2011
Majji, Manoranjan, Assistant Professor Vadali, Srinivas R, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009 PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1983
Miles, Richard, Professor Valasek, John L, Professor

PHD, Stanford University, 1972 PHD, University of Kansas, 1995
Moble, Benedict, Assistant Professor Whitcomb, John D, Professor

PHD, University of Maryland, 2010 PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988
Mortari, Daniele, Professor White, Edward B, Professor

PHD, University La Sapienza of Rome, 1980 PHD, Arizona State University, 2000
353
1
Majors MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
1
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (p. 353) 3
Minors Semester Credit Hours 17
• Aerospace Engineering Minor (p. 354)
1
Aerospace Engineering - BS 2
A grade of C or better is required.
Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results
Coursework in aerodynamics, structures and materials, propulsion, and will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may
dynamics and control provide a strong fundamental basis for advanced be at a higher or lower level.
3
study and specialization, while technical electives offer a concentration Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3
of study in fields of special interest. Design philosophy and practice are must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours
developed throughout the curriculum to relate analysis to aerospace from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for
engineering design. The design of aerospace system components more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from
is particularly emphasized in the junior- and senior-level courses. A American history, and 6 from government/political science. The
senior-level two-semester design sequence, involving specific goals, required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be
objectives, and constraints, integrates analysis and design tools and met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral
requires students working in small teams to design, build, test, and sciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy and
even fly an aerospace system, such as an aircraft, rocket, or spacecraft. culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the
Application of modern engineering and computational tools is required approved list of international and cultural diversity courses.
4
and emphasized in all courses. BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may
be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and
Program Requirements CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus
The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering,
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering,
CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems
engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering,
Second Year
manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical
engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear Fall Semester
engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering. Credit
The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering Hours
in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/ AERO 201 Introduction to Flight 3
CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also AERO 212 Introduction to Aerothermodynamics 3
requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. or COMM 205 or Communication for Technical
Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering Professions
should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that
MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3
many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in 3
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however,
should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are Semester Credit Hours 15
met. Spring
AERO 210 Introduction to Aerospace Mechanics 3
First Year
AERO 214 Introduction to Aerospace Mechanics of 3
Fall Semester
Materials
Credit
AERO 220 Introduction to Aerospace Computation 4
Hours
1 ECEN 215 Principles of Electrical Engineering 3
1 MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
6
1,2 High Impact Experience 0
1 AERO 299 Mid-Curriculum Professional Development
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
Third Year
Fall
Spring
AERO 301 Theoretical Aerodynamics 3
Students
1,4 AERO 302 Aerospace Engineering Laboratory 2
CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1 AERO 304 Aerospace Structural Analysis I 3
1
Students Laboratory AERO 310 Aerospace Dynamics 3
1
354 Aerospace Engineering - Minor
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 6 ENGR 385 Problems for Co-Op Students
AERO 303 High Speed Aerodynamics 3
5
AERO 306 Aerospace Structural Analysis II 3 Three design options are available - Aircraft, Rocket, or Spacecraft
Design. A two-semester sequence is required.
AERO 321 Dynamics of Aerospace Vehicles 3 6
All students are required to complete a high-impact experience in
AERO 351 Aerothermodynamics and Propulsion 3
3
order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 available in the AERO advising office.
Fourth Year Total Program Hours 128
Aerospace Engineering - Minor
Fall
5
AERO 401 Aerospace Vehicle Design I 3
AERO 413 Aerospace Materials Science 3 The Department of Aerospace Engineering offers a minor in Aerospace
AERO 423 Orbital Mechanics 3 Engineering.
AERO 430 Numerical Simulation 3
or MATH 401 or Advanced Engineering Mathematics Program Requirements
AERO 405 Aerospace Structural Design Hours
AERO 417 Aerospace Propulsion AERO 301 Theoretical Aerodynamics 3
AERO 426 Space System Design AERO 304 Aerospace Structural Analysis I 3
AERO 428 Electromagnetic Sensing for Space-Borne AERO 310 Aerospace Dynamics 3
Imaging AERO 303 High Speed Aerodynamics 3
AERO 472 Airfoil and Wing Design AERO 306 Aerospace Structural Analysis II 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 AERO 321 Dynamics of Aerospace Vehicles 3
5
AERO 402 Aerospace Vehicle Design II 2
AERO 422 Active Controls for Aerospace Vehicles 3 Additional Requirements
AERO 452 Heat Transfer and Viscous Flows 3 • Overall GPR > 2.50 when entering the minor field of study.
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3 • Major GPR >2.50 when entering the minor field of study.
PHIL 482
• Must earn C or higher to count as a minor field of study.
AERO 404 Mechanics of Advanced Aerospace
Structures
Prerequisites
• Approval to pursue the minor from Aerospace; completion of CBKs
AERO 405 Aerospace Structural Design
with a C or better.
AERO 406 Polymer Nanocomposites and their
AERO 417
Applications
Aerospace Propulsion
Department of Biomedical
AERO 419 Chemical Rocket Propulsion Engineering
AERO 420 Aeroelasticity The objectives of the Biomedical Engineering program are to produce
AERO 424 Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control high-quality graduates with a broad-based education in engineering, life
AERO 425 Flight Test Engineering sciences and natural sciences applied to the fields of biomechanics,
AERO 426 Space System Design biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, and biomolecular and cellular
engineering; who:
AERO 428 Electromagnetic Sensing for Space-Borne
Imaging 1. are well prepared for further graduate studies, careers in the
AERO 430 Numerical Simulation biomedical or biotechnology industries or entry into medical or other
AERO 435 Aerothermochemistry professional schools;
AERO 440 Cockpit Systems and Displays 2. will make significant contributions in biomedical industries, medicine
AERO 445 Vehicle Management Systems and other sectors;
AERO 472 Airfoil and Wing Design 3. will apply acquired knowledge appropriately, work professionally with
others, effectively communicate ideas and technical information and
AERO 489 Special Topics in...
continue to learn and improve their knowledge base and skills.
ECEN 421 Digital Control Systems
These objectives are met through a modern and comprehensive
curriculum taught by a well prepared, professionally active and dedicated
355
faculty. In addition, the program actively supports professional Guiseppi Elie, Anthony, Professor
development among the students through individual study and research Biomedical Engineering
opportunities, cooperative education and internships, and student society PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1983
activities. These goals are measured by the success of the graduates
in finding rewarding professional employment, and by admission to Huang, Shuning, Lecturer
respected graduate and professional schools. Biomedical Engineering
Design is an important part of biomedical engineering and design skills
are emphasized throughout the curriculum, beginning in the freshman Hwang, Wonmuk, Associate Professor
year, and culminating in the two-semester senior design course sequence Biomedical Engineering
that requires application of a wide range of engineering methods to a PHD, Boston University, 2001
focused design project. Other courses in biomedical engineering and
Jafari, Roozbeh, Associate Professor
in supporting disciplines include examples of the application of the
Biomedical Engineering
principles to design, as well as specific design exercises. The biomedical
engineering curriculum is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. Jain, Abhishek, Assistant Professor
Before commencing coursework in the department, students must be
PHD, Boston University, 2012
admitted to the major or minor.
Jo, Javier A, Associate Professor
Faculty Biomedical Engineering
PHD, University of Southern California, 2002
Alge, Daniel L, Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering Kaunas, Roland R, Associate Professor
PHD, Purdue University, 2010 Biomedical Engineering
Applegate, Brian E, Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering Keller, Brandis K, Lecturer
PHD, The Ohio State University, 2000 Biomedical Engineering
PHD, Politecnico di Milano, 2013
Bishop, Corey J, Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering Madigan, Michael L, Professor
PHD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2015 Biomedical Engineering
PHD, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2001
Biswas, Saurabh, Associate Professor of the Practice
Biomedical Engineering Maitland, Duncan J, Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2011 Biomedical Engineering
PHD, Northwestern University, 1995
Brewer, Maurice A, Professor of the Practice
Biomedical Engineering Maitland, Kristen D, Associate Professor
MBA, Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, 1984 Biomedical Engineering
Cosgriff-Hernandez, Elizabeth M, Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering McDougall, Mary P, Associate Professor
PHD, Case Western Reserve University, 2005 Biomedical Engineering
Cote, Gerard L, Professor
Biomedical Engineering McShane, Michael J, Professor
PHD, University of Connecticut, 1990 Biomedical Engineering
Criscione, John C, Professor
Biomedical Engineering Monroe, Mary Beth, Lecturer
PHD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2005 Biomedical Engineering
Gaharwar, Akhilesh K, Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering Ober, Raimund J, Professor
PHD, Purdue University, 2011 Biomedical Engineering
PHD, Cambridge University, 1987
Gibbs, Holly C, Lecturer
Biomedical Engineering Thyparambil, Aby, Lecturer
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2015 Biomedical Engineering
PHD, Clemson University, 2015
Grunlan, Melissa A, Professor
PHD, University of South Carolina, 2004
356 Biomedical Engineering - BS
Yakovlev, Vladislav V, Professor First Year

Biomedical Engineering Fall Semester
PHD, Moscow State University, 1990 Credit
Hours
Yeh, Alvin T, Associate Professor 1
Biomedical Engineering ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
1
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 2000 ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I 2
1,2
Majors PHYS 218 Mechanics
1
4
3
• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (p. 356) University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
Minors Spring
• Biomedical Engineering Minor (p. 358) CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3
1,4
Students
Certificates CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1
1
Students Laboratory
• Engineering Therapeutics Manufacturing Certificate (p. 359)
1
• Quality Engineering for Regulated Medical Technologies Certificate
1
(p. 359) MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
1
Biomedical Engineering - BS University Core Curriculum (p. 21)
3
3
The curriculum in biomedical engineering involves the development and
application of engineering science and technology for living and medical Total Semester Credit Hours 33
systems. Although there have been individuals working in biomedical 1
engineering for centuries, today’s modern educational programs are A grade of C or better is required.
2
specifically designed to prepare engineers for this challenging field. The Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results
curriculum described is broadly based around a basic core of courses will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may
developed to prepare students for team involvement with other engineers be at a higher or lower level.
3
and with physicians and life scientists in working to solve a wide array Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3
of biological and medical problems. Elective courses are included to must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours
accommodate individual student specialty interests within the fields of from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for
biomechanics, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, and biomolecular and more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from
cellular engineering. Students interested in medical school can meet American history, and 6 from government/political science. The
admission prerequisites through slight modifications and additions to the required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be
curriculum. met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral
sciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy and
Program Requirements culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the
approved list of international and cultural diversity courses.
The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering, 4
biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may
computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and
engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering, CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for
manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus
engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering. CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering
Second Year
in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/
CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also Fall Semester
requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting Credit
of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Hours
Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering BMEN 101 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 1
should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that BMEN 207 Computing for Biomedical Engineering 3
many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are II
1
met.
VTPP 434 Physiology for Bioengineers I 4
357
2
Spring Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3
BMEN 211 Biomedical Applications of Circuits, Signals 3 must be from creative arts, 3 from social and behavioral sciences,
and Systems 6 from American history, and 6 from government/political science.
The required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may
BMEN 253 Medical Device Design I 1
be met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral
sciences, and American history requirements if they are also on the
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3 approved list of international and cultural diversity courses.
VTPP 435 Physiology for Bioengineers II 4 3
Technical electives are to be selected from the course list below.
2
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 Students must select a one of the following tracks and take 15
Semester Credit Hours 17 hours from within that track: Bioinstrumentation, Biomaterials,
Third Year Biomechanics, or Biomolecular & Cellular Engineering. Course
selection should be done in consultation with student’s advisor and
Fall
track coordinator.
BMEN 305 Bioinstrumentation 1 4
BMEN 321 Biomedical Electronics 3 order to graduate. A list of possible high-impact experiences is
BMEN 341 Biofluid Mechanics 3 available in the BMEN advising office.
5
BMEN 343 Introduction to Biomaterials 3 Writing intensive course.
BMEN 350 Statistics for Biomedical Engineering 3
2
Hours
Bioinstrumentation
Spring
Required courses 9
BMEN 344 Biological Responses to Medical Devices 3
BMEN 322 Biosignal Analysis
BMEN 345 Biomaterials Lab 1
BMEN 401 Principles and Analysis of Biological
BMEN 353 Medical Device Design II 1
Control Systems
BMEN 361 Biosolid Mechanics 3
BMEN 428 Microcontrollers and
BMEN 420 Medical Imaging 3 Communications in Medical
3
Technical elective 3 Devices
4
High Impact Experience 0 Select from the following: 3-6
BMEN 399 Engineering Professional Development BMEN 291 Research
Semester Credit Hours 14 or BMEN 491
or Research
Fourth Year BMEN 402 Biomedical Optics Laboratory
Fall BMEN 422 Bioelectromagnetism
BMEN 453 Analysis and Design Project I 2 BMEN 425 Biophotonics
BMEN 452 Mass and Energy Transfer in Biosystems 3 BMEN 427 Magnetic Resonance Engineering
BMEN 465 Biomechanics Experiential Learning Lab 1 or ECEN 463/
or Magnetic Resonance
3 BMEN 427Engineering
2 BMEN 448 Healthcare Technology in the
Developing World
ECEN 411 Introduction to Magnetic
Spring
5 Resonance Imaging and Magnetic
BMEN 450 Case Studies 1
Resonance Spectroscopy
BMEN 454 Analysis and Design Project II 2
5
ECEN 412 Ultrasound Imaging
ECEN 414 Biosensors
PHIL 482
3 ECEN 447 Digital Image Processing
2 Biomaterials
Select from the following: 6-15
BMEN 480 Biomedical Engineering of Tissues
BMEN 482 Polymeric Biomaterials
1
A grade of C or better is required. BMEN 483 Polymeric Biomaterial Synthesis
BMEN 486 Biomedical Nanotechnology
BMEN 487 Drug Delivery
BMEN 291 Research
or BMEN 491
or Research
CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry
358 Biomedical Engineering - Minor
CHEN 451 Introduction to Polymer Engineering ENGR 381 Engineering Honors Leadership &

MEEN 458 Processing and Characterization of Project Management Seminar
Polymers ENGR 385 Problems for Co-Op Students
MSEN 410 Materials Processing CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II
MSEN 420 Polymer Science VTPB 410 Cell Mechanisms of Disease
Biomechanics VTPP 401 History of Human and Veterinary
Select from the following: 12-15 Medicine in Europe
BMEN 291 Research 400-Level BMEN with department approval
(p. 745)
or BMEN 491
or Research
Biomedical Engineering - Minor

BMEN 432 Molecular and Cellular
Biomechanics
BMEN 457 Orthopedic Biomechanics The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers a minor to students
BMEN 458 Motion Biomechanics within the College of Engineering who are interested in biomedical
BMEN 461 Cardiac Mechanics applications of engineering related to the sub-specialty fields of
BMEN 468 Advanced Biomechanics biomechanics, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation and biomolecular and
cellular engineering. Eligible students must submit an application in
BMEN 471 Numerical Methods in Biomedical
order to be considered for and allowed to pursue a minor in Biomedical
Engineering
Engineering.
MEEN 363 Dynamics and Vibrations
MEEN 368 Solid Mechanics in Mechanical Requirements: In order to earn a Minor in Biomedical Engineering,
Design students must meet and adhere to the following requirements and
MEEN 440 Bio-inspired Engineering Design guidelines:
MEEN 441 Design of Mechanical Components • Admitted into a College of Engineering major.
and Systems
• In good academic standing within major department (GPR of 2.5 or
MEEN 442 Computer Aided Engineering higher).
MEEN 444 Finite Element Analysis in • Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA in minor courses.
Mechanical Engineering
• Complete the courses listed for the selected Biomedical Engineering
Biomolecular and Cellular Engineering minor track.
Required courses 6 • Following acceptance into a particular track, change of Biomedical
BMEN 431 Biomolecular Engineering Engineering minor track will not be permitted unless by petition and
BMEN 433 Biomolecular and Cellular review by the Director of Undergraduate Programs.
Engineering Laboratory
Select from the following: 6-9 Program Requirements
BMEN 291 Research
or BMEN 491
or Research Hours
BMEN 471 Numerical Methods in Biomedical VIBS 243 Introductory Mammalian Histology 2
Engineering
Select one from the following: 1
or BIOL 350
or Computational Genomics
BMEN 101 Introduction to Biomedical
BMEN 432 Molecular and Cellular Engineering
Biomechanics
BMEN 253 Medical Device Design I
Select up to one course from the following:
BMEN 450 Case Studies
BMEN 480 Biomedical Engineering of Tissues 1
Select 12 hours from one area: 12
Bioinstrumentation Area
BMEN 321 Biomedical Electronics
Select from the following to apply to any of the 0-3 2
BMEN 420 Medical Imaging
tracks above: 3
Bioinstrumentation technical electives
BMEN 404 FDA Good Laboratory and Clinical
Biomaterials Area
Practices 2
BMEN 343 Introduction to Biomaterials
BMEN 406 Medical Device Path to Market
BMEN 344 Biological Responses to Medical
BMEN 469 Entrepreneurial Issues in
Devices
Biomedical Engineering 3
Biomaterials technical electives
ENGR 181 Engineering Honors Seminar I
Biomechanics Area
ENGR 281 Engineering Honors Mentoring &
Team Building Seminar BMEN 341 Biofluid Mechanics
2
BMEN 361 Biosolid Mechanics
359
3
Biomechanics technical electives BAEN 471/ Bioreactor Engineering
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 CHEN 471
BAEN 479 Biological and Agricultural
1
Students must select courses exclusively from one of the three areas Engineering Design I
represented and not mixed. BAEN 489 Special Topics in... (Introduction to
2
Students may use up to 6 hours from their home department to Separations)
satisfy minor requirements. The following substitutions will be BAEN 631 Bioprocesses and Separations in
allowed: BMEN 321 can be replaced by ECEN 214 or 215; BMEN 343 Biotechnology
can be replaced by MEEN 222, CHEN 313, or MSEN 310; BMEN 361 BAEN 653 Bioreactor Design
can be replaced by CVEN 305 or MEEN 368. All substitutions must be
BMEN 430 Medical Device Regulation
approved by the BMEN academic advisor and director.
3 BMEN 440 Design of Medical Devices
See the departmental academic advisor for a complete list of
technical electives. BMEN 486 Biomedical Nanotechnology
Students must be admitted to a degree sequence in the College of BMEN 630 Global Medical Device Regulation
Engineering or to the degree sequence in Biological and Agricultural
BMEN 640 Design of Medical Devices
Engineering. Applications are available in the Biomedical Engineering
Advising Office and will be reviewed on a competitive basis.
Engineering Therapeutics CHEN 440 Introduction to Transport

Phenomena
Manufacturing - Certificate CHEN 463 Systems Biology
The Engineering Therapeutics Manufacturing Certificate is intended to CHEN 471/ Bioreactor Engineering
meet the requirements of industry by educating engineering Bachelor BAEN 471
of Science graduates how to economically, ecologically and safely CHEN 489 Special Topics in... (Bioprocess
design and operate equipment used for the production and separation of Control)
biological materials. By the end of the certificate program, students will CHEN 489 Special Topics in... (Bioreactor
be able to: Design)
or BAEN 489
or Special Topics in...
1. understand the processing of biological materials
CHEN 489 Special Topics in... (Introduction to
2. analyze functions and properties of biological materials
Bioseparations)
3. understand the impact of the use/misuse of biological materials
or BAEN 489
or Special Topics in...
4. understand the life cycle and evolution of biological materials
CHEN 489 Special Topics in... (Safety in
5. design, operate and optimize biological process units Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Industries)
For additional information, contact the Engineering Therapeutics
Manufacturing Certificate coordinator or Engineering Academic and CHEN 489 Special Topics in... (Designing for
Student Affairs, Engineering Activities Building B, (979) 845-7200. Flexibility)
CHEN 614 Advanced Transport Phenomena I
Program Requirements CHEN 624 Chemical Engineering Kinetics and
Reactor Design
Hours CHEN 629 Transport Phenomena
Required Course CHEN 631 Process Dynamics and Advanced

Process Control
CHEN 655/ Process Safety Engineering
BAEN 302 Biological and Agricultural
SENG 655
Engineering Fundamentals II
CHEN 663 Systems Biology
BAEN 601 Advanced Agricultural Systems
Analysis ISEN 303 Engineering Economic Analysis
CHEN 382 Bioprocess Engineering ISEN 613 Engineering Data Analysis
CHEN 651 Biochemical Engineering Total Semester Credit Hours 12

ISEN 360 Lean Thinking and Lean Engineering
in the Process Industries Quality Engineering for Regulated
ISEN 645 Lean Thinking and Lean
Manufacturing
Medical Technologies - Certificate
VTPP 435 Physiology for Bioengineers II Quality engineering principles are mandated by federal and state
Prescribed Electives regulations for clinical facilities and for the design, testing and
manufacture of medical technologies (such as pharmaceuticals and
imaging, diagnostic and therapeutic devices). Completion of this
360 Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering
1
certificate requires specific instruction in quality engineering and Course cannot be used to satisfy the required courses, and both the
regulation of medical technologies; moreover, candidates must go undergraduate and graduate versions of the same course cannot
beyond understanding concepts and demonstrate appropriate usage of be used. For example, BMEN 404 and BMEN 604 cannot both count
quality engineering principles in a medically related career, candidates for toward fulfilling requirements.
this certificate are expected to be entering a high-growth job market for
engineers.
Artie McFerrin Department of
For additional information, contact the Quality Engineering for Regulated
Medical Technologies Certificate coordinator or Engineering Academic
Chemical Engineering
and Student Affairs, Engineering Activities Building B, (979) 845-7200. Chemical engineering is a broad field of engineering and thus requires
a diverse preparation in science and engineering. Distinguishing
Program Requirements chemical engineering from other engineering disciplines is its use
of chemical and biochemical reactions to produce products and
materials for society. Traditionally, chemical engineers have provided
Hours
leadership in the petrochemical, refining, chemical, polymer, and
Select one of the following: 3 food processing industries. Because of strengths in the foundation
BMEN 440 Design of Medical Devices sciences of mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology, as well as in
BMEN 640 Design of Medical Devices engineering, this leadership role has now extended to the biochemical,
BMEN 404 FDA Good Laboratory and Clinical biomedical, high-tech materials, semi-conductor and microelectronics,
Practices nanotechnology, environmental quality, safety, and a host of other areas.
Chemical engineers have consistently commanded starting salaries
BMEN 604 FDA Good Laboratory and Clinical
among the highest of all college graduates because of the combined
Practices
breadth and depth of their education.
BMEN 406 Medical Device Path to Market
BMEN 606 Medical Device Path to Market The mission of the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering
BMEN 430 Medical Device Regulation at Texas A&M is to educate and prepare students for national and
international leadership roles in industry, government, and academia; to
BMEN 630 Global Medical Device Regulation
attract top students to chemical engineering; to define and develop new
directions in chemical engineering fundamentals and practices, and in
ISEN 350 Quality Engineering chemical engineering education and curricula; to be a valuable resource
ISEN 414 Total Quality Engineering and service base to the State and to industry; and to provide leadership in
ISEN 614 Advanced Quality Control solving problems of social and economic importance.
XXEN 485 or Internship to be approved by 3
Objectives of the chemical engineering program are that
XXEN 684 certificate faculty to meet
experience needs 1. graduates will have successful chemical engineering careers in
1
Select one of the following: 3 industry, academia or government,
BMEN 404 FDA Good Laboratory and Clinical 2. graduates will obtain, apply and transfer knowledge across
Practices disciplines and into emerging areas of chemical engineering and
BMEN 604 FDA Good Laboratory and Clinical related fields,
Practices 3. graduates will communicate effectively, be leaders in their fields and
BMEN 607 Clinical Engineering work competently in interdisciplinary teams, and
BMEN 430 Medical Device Regulation 4. graduates will be professionally responsible and ethical and engage
in professional activities to impact the society on a global scale.
BMEN 630 Global Medical Device Regulation
BMEN 440 Design of Medical Devices To supplement coursework, well-equipped laboratories provide our
BMEN 640 Design of Medical Devices students with experiences in operating and analyzing a variety of unit
ISEN 350 Quality Engineering operations and process control equipment and in the use of the modern
computational tools and software used in chemical engineering. The
ISEN 414 Total Quality Engineering
department offers vibrant undergraduate research, co-op and study
ISEN 614 Advanced Quality Control abroad programs that provide students with additional enrichment and
ISEN 616 Design and Analysis of Industrial experiential opportunities.
Experiments
MMET 418 Medical Manufacturing The undergraduate program in Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M
University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of
VTMI 629/ Laboratory Quality Systems
ABET, www.abet.org, and compares favorably with the best in the nation.
SCSC 629
Total Semester Credit Hours 12 Before commencing course work in the major, students must be admitted
to the major or have the approval of the department.
361
Faculty Kravaris, Costas, Professor

Akbulut, Mustafa, Associate Professor PHD, California Institute of Technology, 1984
PHD, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2007 Kuo, Yue, Professor
Balbuena, Perla B, Professor PHD, Columbia University, 1980
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1996 Kwon, Joseph, Assistant Professor
Cheng, Zheng Dong, Professor PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 2015
PHD, Princeton University, 1999 Lele, Pushkar P, Assistant Professor
El-Halwagi, Mahmoud M, Professor PHD, University of Delaware, 2010
PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1990 Lutkenhaus, Jodie L, Associate Professor
Elabd, Yossef A, Professor PHD, University of Notre Dame, 2003
PHD, Johns Hopkins University, 2001 Mannan, Mahboobul, Professor
Green, Micah, Associate Professor PHD, University of Oklahoma, 1986
PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007 Mashuga, Chad V, Assistant Professor
Harris, James E, Professor of the Practice PHD, Michigan Technological University, 1999
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1981 Pistikopoulos, Efstratios, Professor
Hasan, M M Faruque, Assistant Professor PHD, Carnegie Mellon University, 1988
PHD, National University of Singapore, 2010 Rogers, William J, Lecturer
Hilaly, Ahmad K, Professor of the Practice PHD, The Ohio State University, 1976
PHD, Colorado State University, 2009 Seminario, Jorge M, Professor
Holtzapple, Mark T, Professor PHD, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1987
PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 1981 Tamamis, Phanourios, Assistant Professor
Isdale, Charles E, Senior Lecturer PHD, University of Cyprus, 2010
MBA, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 1977 Ugaz, Victor M., Professor
Jayaraman, Arul, Professor PHD, Northwestern University, 1999
PHD, University of California, Irvine, 1998 Vaddiraju, Sreeram, Associate Professor
Jeong, Hae-Kwon, Associate Professor PHD, University of Louisville, 2006
PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2004 White, James D, Senior Lecturer
Kao, Katy C, Associate Professor BA, Texas A&M University, 1978
PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 2005 Wilhite, Benjamin A, Associate Professor
Karim, M. Nazmul, Professor PHD, University of Notre Dame, 2003
PHD, University of Manchester, 1977 Wilson, Christin M, Lecturer
Khosravianghadikolaei, Homa, Research Assistant Professor PHD, The Ohio State University, 2012
PHD, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2013
362 Chemical Engineering - BS
Wu, Hung-Jen, Assistant Professor Second Year

Chemical Engineering Fall
1
Majors
CHEN 204 Elementary Chemical Engineering 3
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (p. 362) MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III
1
3
3
Minors
• Chemical Engineering Minor (p. 363) Spring
Chemical Engineering - BS
1
The chemical engineering curriculum provides a balanced education in CHEN 205 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I 3
virtually all aspects of chemical engineering principles and practice and ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
includes education in economics, language, philosophy and culture and 1
communication. Chemical engineering courses emphasize fundamentals University Core Curriculum (p. 21)
3
3
and methods that are applicable to the analysis, development, design
and operation of a wide variety of chemical engineering systems and
processes, thereby providing the necessary background for entry into Third Year
the wide array of activities described above. At the same time, specific Fall
1
example applications provide the student with insight into the ability of CHEM 316 Quantitative Analysis 2
chemical engineers to work in such a variety of areas. The curriculum CHEN 304 Chemical Engineering Fluid Operations 3
is structured to offer students an opportunity to extend and apply the
CHEN 313 Chemical Engineering Materials 3
fundamentals developed in the basic courses toward more focused areas
CHEN 320 Numerical Analysis for Chemical Engineers 3
of specialization. The sequence of courses converges in the senior year
into a comprehensive capstone design course that includes elements CHEN 354 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II 3
3
of economics, safety and environmental issues. The course provides University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
an experience much like that of an industry design project. It is this Semester Credit Hours 17
philosophy of fundamentals, applications and design that has enabled
Spring
our chemical engineering graduates to adapt readily to a dynamic and 1
CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry for Engineers 3
rapidly changing world and to solve problems they have not previously
experienced. CHEN 323 Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer 3
Operations
Program Requirements CHEN 382 Bioprocess Engineering 3
CHEN 481 Seminar 1
First Year
Fall Semester
or MEEN 221 or Statics and Particle Dynamics
Credit 3
Hours University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
5
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 High Impact Experience 0
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory CHEN 399 Mid-Curriculum Professional Development
1, 2
I Semester Credit Hours 16
1
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Fourth Year
1
ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I 2 Fall
1
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4 CHEN 414 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I 1
1
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 CHEN 424 Chemical Engineering Mass Transfer 3
Semester Credit Hours 17 Operations
Spring CHEN 425 Process Integration, Simulation and 3
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4 Economics
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory CHEN 461 Process Dynamics and Control 3
1
II CHEN 464 Kinetics and Reactor Design 3
1 4
ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2 CHEN specialty options 3
1
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4 Semester Credit Hours 16
1
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 Spring
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 CHEN 426 Chemical Engineering Plant Design 3
Semester Credit Hours 17 CHEN 433 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II 1
CHEN 455/ Process Safety Engineering 3
SENG 455
363
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3 systems, tunnels, water collection systems, water distribution systems,
PHIL 482 water and wastewater treatment facilities, and waterways. Civil engineers
CHEN specialty options
4
3 are on the forefront of applying the newest technology innovations in
engineering and construction.
Total Semester Credit Hours 128 Civil engineering projects are unique because they require individual
planning, analysis, design, construction supervision, performance
1
A grade of C or better is required (including all CHEN courses). monitoring, management and retrofitting. Civil engineering projects often
2 require technical, governmental, legal, financial, and social evaluations.
CHEM 107/CHEM 117 may be used to fulfill this requirement.
3 The primary objective is to provide the best service for the users while
Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3
minimizing costs and other undesirable impacts.
must be from creative arts, 3 from social and behavioral sciences,
6 from American history, and 6 from government/political science. The mission of the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering (http://
The required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may engineering.tamu.edu/civil) at Texas A&M University is to prepare our
be met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral graduates to become professional engineers and leaders in the civil
sciences, and American history requirements if they are also on the engineering profession by providing our students with a solid education
approved list of international and cultural diversity courses. that will enable them to integrate fundamental scientific engineering
4
For a list of approved specialty options, please see a chemical principles and that will couple with the latest technological advances to
engineering advisor. facilitate the development of their problem solving skills. Additionally,
5
All students are required to complete a high-impact experience in the department provides opportunities for enhancement of the students’
order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is educational experience through meaningful interactions with the
available in the CHEN advising office. profession, professionally-centered student activities and exposure to the
broad field of civil engineering through seminars, practitioner visits, and
Chemical Engineering - Minor Professional Day activities.
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers a minor in Chemical The faculty of the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering strives to
Engineering. ensure that our ever-evolving educational programs accomplish several
objectives. First, our faculty must prepare the students to address the
Program Requirements current and future civil engineering needs of the State of Texas, the
nation and the world by being able to recognize the important geopolitical
Code Title Semester Credit and public policy needs; and solve technical problems. In addition, the
Hours Department provides a curriculum that integrates scientific and technical
CHEN 204 Elementary Chemical Engineering 3 knowledge with an appreciation for social, economic and political
CHEN 313 Chemical Engineering Materials 3 concerns. The curriculum and programs provide opportunities for our
students to:
CHEN 354 Chemical Engineering 3
Thermodynamics II 1. build leadership skills,
CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry for Engineers 3 2. learn professionalism and ethical responsibility, and
CHEN 424 Chemical Engineering Mass 3 3. develop and understanding of the need to engage in lifelong learning.
Transfer Operations
CHEN 464 Kinetics and Reactor Design 3 Finally, the faculty of the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas
A&M University promotes the highest academic standards of excellence,
quality, and ethics in both our undergraduate and graduate programs,
Minimum GPR of 3.0 with at least 30 hours of Texas A&M credits and in doing so create both a culture of excellence and a community
completed. of scholars. Through our programs, our faculty and graduates provide
local, state, national, and international leadership to a profession that
Zachry Department of Civil must solve the civil engineering problems facing an increasingly complex
society.
Engineering The program educational objectives for the undergraduate civil
Civil Engineering engineering program within the Department of Civil Engineering at Texas
A&M University are to produce graduates:
Civil engineers plan, design, supervise the construction, operate, maintain,
inspect, retrofit, and manage many of the facilities and systems in both 1. who are prepared to enter civil engineering practice and/or continue
public and private sectors that are essential to modern life. The civil their education through study in graduate and professional programs,
engineering profession is one of the most stable and most diverse of 2. most of whom will become practicing civil engineers with most of
the engineering disciplines. Civil engineers are employed by consulting these becoming licensed professional engineers, and
firms, public agencies, and start and operate their own business. 3. many of whom will pursue advanced studies.
Workplaces range from construction sites to design offices. Most civil
engineers work with some engineering or construction aspect of private The undergraduate program in civil engineering within the Zachry
and/or public facilities, such as airports, bridges, buildings, coastal Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M is accredited by the
structures, dams, environmental remediation of contaminated sites, Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. Graduate
harbors, highways, offshore structures, pipelines, railroads, transportation programs in civil engineering are also available. These programs allow
364 Zachry Department of Civil Engineering
further specialization and offer more in-depth study to address more Cha, Minsu, Assistant Professor
complex technical and management issues. Graduate degrees also offer Civil Engineering
additional employment opportunities. PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012
Before commencing course work in the major, students must be admitted Chang, Kuang-An, Professor
to the major or have the approval of the department. Civil Engineering
Faculty
Chellam, Shankararaman, Professor
Appleton, Robert A, Associate Professor of the Practice Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering PHD, Rice University, 1995
Chen, Hamn C, Professor
Ardani, Samira, Assistant Lecturer Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering PHD, University of Iowa, 1982
Chinn, Timothy D, Professor of the Practice
Aubeny, Charles P, Professor Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering BS, Texas A&M University, 1980
Chu, Kung-Hui, Associate Professor
Autenrieth, Robin L, Professor Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1998
PHD, Clarkson University, 1986
Damnjanovic, Ivan, Associate Professor
Barroso, Luciana R, Associate Professor Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2006
England, Peter S, Instructional Associate Professor
Batchelor, Bill, Senior Professor Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering PHD, Texas Tech University, 2011
Ford, David N, Professor
Birely, Anna C, Assistant Professor Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1995
Gao, Huilin, Assistant Professor
Birgisson, Bjorn, Professor Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering PHD, Princeton University, 2005
Gharaibeh, Nasir G, Associate Professor
Bracci, Joseph M, Professor Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997
PHD, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1992
Grasley, Zachary C, Professor
Brackin, Michael S, Assistant Lecturer Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
Hawkins, Harvey E, Professor
Briaud, Jean-Louis, Professor Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering PHD, Texas A&M University, 1993
PHD, University of Ottawa, Canada, 1979
Hueste, Marybeth D, Professor
Brumbelow, James K, Associate Professor Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering PHD, University of Michigan, 1997
PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2001
Hurlebaus, Stefan, Professor
Burris, Mark W, Professor Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering PHD, University of Stuttgart, Germany, 2002
PHD, University of South Florida, 2001
Hutchinson, Richard N, Instructional Assistant Professor
Cahill, Anthony T, Associate Professor Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering MEN, Texas A&M University, 2001
PHD, Johns Hopkins University, 1998
365
Kaihatu, James M, Associate Professor Niedzwecki, John M, Professor

Civil Engineering Civil Engineering
PHD, University of Delaware, 1994 PHD, The Catholic University of America, 1977
Kanta, Lufthansa R, Instructional Assistant Professor Noshadravan, Arash, Research Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009 PHD, University of Southern California, 2011
Keating, Peter B, Associate Professor Olivera, Francisco, Associate Professor

PHD, Lehigh University, 1987 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1996
Koliou, Maria, Assistant Professor Otey, Jeffrey M, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2014 MEN, Texas A&M University, 1994
Little, Dallas N, Professor Paal, Stephanie G, Assistant Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1979 PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2013
London, Mara R, Instructional Associate Professor Pittman, Leslie W, Associate Professor of the Practice
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2009 MS, Colorado State University, 1978
Lord, Dominique, Professor Quadrifoglio, Luca, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Toronto, 2000 PHD, University of Southern California, 2005
Lowery, Lee L, Professor Rogers, Alton G, Associate Professor of the Practice

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1967 BS, Texas A&M University, 1976
Lytton, Robert L, Professor Sakhaei Far, Maryam S, Assistant Professor

PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1967 PHD, North Carolina State University, 2011
Ma, Xingmao, Associate Professor Sanchez Castilla, Marcelo Javier, Professor

PHD, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2004 PHD, Universidad Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain, 2004
Mander, John B, Professor Scarfuto, Jessica C, Assistant Lecturer

PHD, University of Canterbury, 1984 MS, Texas A&M University, 2014
Martin, Amy E, Professor Sideris, Petros, Assistant Professor

PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1997 PHD, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2012
Medina Cetina, Zenon, Associate Professor Socolofsky, Scott A, Professor

PHD, Johns Hopkins University, 2007 PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001
Mercier, Richard S, Professor Talebpour, Alireza, Assistant Professor

PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1985 PHD, Northwestern University, 2015
Miller, Gretchen R, Associate Professor Walewski, John A, Associate Professor of the Practice
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 2009 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2005
Mostafavidarani, Ali, Assistant Professor Wang, Xiubin B, Associate Professor

PHD, Purdue University, 2013 PHD, University of California, Irvine, 2001
366 Civil Engineering - BS
Wolf, Charles M, Professor of the Practice Students are encouraged to participate in cooperative education or
Civil Engineering to intern with civil engineering agencies during their undergraduate
DEN, Texas A&M University, 2001 education.
Wurbs, Ralph A, Senior Professor All students must choose one of the eight tracks in the BS in Civil
Civil Engineering Engineering curriculum: construction engineering and management
PHD, Colorado State University, 1978 (p. 369), coastal and ocean (p. 367), environmental (p. 371),
general (p. 373), geotechnical (p. 376), structural (p. 377),
Ying, Qi, Associate Professor transportation (p. 379), and water resources (p. 381). The choice of
Civil Engineering track determines acceptable courses for technical electives listed in the
PHD, University of California, Davis, 2004 general curriculum.
Zhang, Yunlong, Professor
Civil Engineering
PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1996 The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering,
Zollinger, Dan, Professor
Civil Engineering
engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear
Majors engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (p. 366) The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Coastal and Ocean
CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also
requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering
of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
and Management Track (p. 369)
Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that
Track (p. 371) many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, General Civil Engineering any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however,
Track (p. 373) should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering met.
Track (p. 376)
First Year
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering Track
(p. 377) Fall Semester
Credit
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering
Hours
Track (p. 379) 1
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Water Resources 1
Engineering Track (p. 381) ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I 2
1,2
Civil Engineering - BS PHYS 218 Mechanics
1
3
4
The first two years of the civil engineering curriculum build a solid
foundation in mathematics, science and engineering science which are
the necessary building blocks for a successful career in engineering. Spring
The third year provides an introduction to the various civil engineering CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3
1,4
disciplines and engineering principles, methods of analysis, and design. Students
The fourth year provides the opportunity to pursue either a broad based CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1
program in general civil engineering or pursue more depth in an area of 1
Students Laboratory
specialization by choice of one of eight tracks, described further below. ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II
1
2
The curriculum also includes courses in history, government/political 1
science, social sciences, language, philosophy and culture and creative 1
arts that help students: PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4
3
1. understand the need for considering the global and societal context Semester Credit Hours 17
in which engineering solutions are completed,
2. understand professional and ethical responsibility, and
3. be knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 1
2
will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may
be at a higher or lower level.
367
3 3
Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours Semester Credit Hours 15
from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for
Fourth Year
more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from
Fall
American history, and 6 from government/political science. The
6
required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be CVEN 424 Civil Engineering Professional Practice 2
5
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral Technical elective 12
sciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy and 3
culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the Semester Credit Hours 17
4 Spring
BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may 6
PHIL 482
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for 5
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus Technical elective 9
3
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Semester Credit Hours 15
Second Year
Fall Semester 5
A total of 33 hours of technical electives is required. Technical
Credit electives are divided into four categories: science courses, breadth
Hours courses, focus courses, and capstone design courses. The choice
CVEN 207 Introduction to the Civil Engineering 1 of courses to be taken in each of the four categories depends on the
Profession track chosen and must be made in consultation with the student’s
CVEN 221 Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3 advisor and/or the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student Services
MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3 Office. Capstone design courses must include more than one civil
engineering context.
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3 6
All students must take at least two courses in their major that
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions 3
are designated as writing intensive (W). ENGR 482/PHIL 482 and
3 CVEN 424 taken at Texas A&M satisfy this requirement. Other CVEN
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 courses may be approved as W courses at a later date. A grade of C
Semester Credit Hours 16 or better is required in these courses.
Spring
A grade of C or better is required in all science, mathematics and
CVEN 250 Introduction to Graphics and Visualization 2
engineering courses taken to satisfy degree requirements.
Applications in Civil Engineering Design
CVEN 302 Computer Applications in Engineering and
Construction
3
CVEN 303 Civil Engineering Measurement 3 Civil Engineering, BS - Coastal and
Ocean Engineering Track
CVEN 306 Materials Engineering for Civil Engineers 3
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3 The Coastal and Ocean Engineering Track to fulfill the BS in Civil
Semester Credit Hours 17 Engineering degree emphasizes breadth across civil engineering with
Third Year a focus on coastal and offshore engineering. The focus electives
prepare students to analyze and design systems for shallow and deep
Fall
water environments. The track is appropriate for a career related to
CVEN 311 Fluid Dynamics 3 coastal and offshore engineering, and for those planning on further
CVEN 322 Civil Engineering Systems 3 specialization in graduate studies.
CVEN 345 Theory of Structures 3
CVEN 363 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 3 Program Requirements
5
Technical elective 3 The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering,
Semester Credit Hours 15 biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering,
Spring computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems
CVEN 399 Mid-Curriculum Professional Development 0
Select one of the following: 3 engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear
BAEN 320 Engineering Thermodynamics engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering.
ECEN 215 Principles of Electrical Engineering The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering
MEEN 315 Principles of Thermodynamics in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/
5 CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also
368 Civil Engineering, BS - Coastal and Ocean Engineering Track
of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3

Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3
many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, 3
should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
met. Semester Credit Hours 16
Spring
First Year
Fall Semester Applications in Civil Engineering Design
Credit
CVEN 302 Computer Applications in Engineering and 3
Hours
Construction
1
CVEN 303 Civil Engineering Measurement 3
1
1,2
1
3
Third Year
Spring
Fall
1,4 CVEN 311 Fluid Dynamics 3
Students
CVEN 322 Civil Engineering Systems 3
1 CVEN 345 Theory of Structures 3
Students Laboratory
1 CVEN 363 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 3
5
3 Spring
BAEN 320 Engineering Thermodynamics
1
A grade of C or better is required. ECEN 215 Principles of Electrical Engineering
2
Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results MEEN 315 Principles of Thermodynamics
5
will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may Technical elective 9
be at a higher or lower level. University Core Curriculum (p. 21)
3
3
3
Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours
Fourth Year
more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from Fall
6
American history, and 6 from government/political science. The CVEN 424 Civil Engineering Professional Practice 2
5
required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be Technical elective 12
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral University Core Curriculum (p. 21)
3
3
culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the
Spring
6
4 ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3
BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may
PHIL 482
5
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for Technical elective 9
3
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or Semester Credit Hours 15
Second Year
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours
CVEN 207 Introduction to the Civil Engineering 1
Profession
CVEN 221 Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3
369
5
A total of 33 hours of technical electives is required. Technical Code Title Semester Credit
electives are divided into four categories: science courses, breadth Hours
courses, focus courses, and capstone design courses. The choice FOCUS Courses (16 Semester Credit Hours
of courses to be taken in each of the four categories depends on the Required)
track chosen and must be made in consultation with the student’s OCEN 300 Ocean Engineering Wave 3
advisor and/or the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student Services Mechanics
Office. Capstone design courses must include more than one civil
OCEN 481 Seminar 1
engineering context. 1
6 Choose 6 Semester Credit Hours From:
are designated as writing intensive (W). ENGR 482/PHIL 482 and OCEN 400 Basic Coastal Engineering
CVEN 424 taken at Texas A&M satisfy this requirement. Other CVEN OCEN 402 Principles of Naval Architecture
courses may be approved as W courses at a later date. A grade of C OCEN 403 Dynamics of Offshore Structures
or better is required in these courses. OCEN 475 Environmental Fluid Mechanics
Choose 6 Semester Credit Hours From:
engineering courses taken to satisfy degree requirements. OCEN 362 Hydromechanics
OCEN 400 Basic Coastal Engineering
Total Program Hours 128 OCEN 401 Underwater Acoustics for Ocean
Coastal and Ocean Engineering Track

Engineers
OCEN 402 Principles of Naval Architecture
- Technical Electives OCEN 403 Dynamics of Offshore Structures
OCEN 408 Underwater and Moored System
Technical electives for the BS in Civil Engineering, Coastal and Ocean Design
Engineering Track are composed of a SCIENCE course (3 semester
OCEN 475 Environmental Fluid Mechanics
credit hours), BREADTH courses (10-11 semester credit hours), FOCUS
courses (16 semester credit hours), and a CAPSTONE DESIGN course (3-4 CVEN 402 Engineered Environmental Systems
semester credit hours), as delineated below, for a total of 33 semester CVEN 405 Construction Management of Field
credit hours. A substitution for any course in the track must be approved Operations
in writing by the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student Services Office, CVEN 423 Geomatics for Civil Engineering
CE Building, Room 141. CVEN 435 Geotechnical Engineering Design
CVEN 445 Matrix Methods of Structural
Analysis
Hours
CVEN 458 Hydraulic Engineering of Water
SCIENCE Course (3 Semester Credit Hours
Distribution Systems
Required)
CVEN 473 Engineering Project Estimating and
OCNG 401 Interdisciplinary Oceanography 3
Planning
or OCNG 410 or Physical Oceanography
Hours
Hours
CAPSTONE DESIGN Course (3-4 Semester Credit
BREADTH Courses (10-11 Semester Credit Hours) 1
1 Hours Required)
OCEN 407 Design of Ocean Engineering 3-4
CVEN 365 Introduction to Geotechnical 3
Facilities II
Engineering
or CVEN 400 or Design Problems in Civil
CVEN 444 Structural Concrete Design 3
Engineering
or CVEN 446 or Structural Steel Design
1
Choose 3 Semester Credit Hours From: The sum of semester credit hours for Breadth and Capstone Design
CVEN 301 Environmental Engineering courses must be at least 14.
CVEN 339 Water Resources Engineering
CVEN 342 Materials of Construction Civil Engineering - BS, Construction
CVEN 343 Portland Cement Concrete
Materials for Civil Engineers
Engineering and Management Track
CVEN 349 Civil Engineering Project The Construction Engineering and Management Track to fulfill the BS
Management in Civil Engineering degree emphasizes specialized coursework in the
fundamentals of construction engineering and project management.
Choose 1-2 Semester Credit Hours From:
The Track blends the principles of basic science, engineering, and
OCEN 336 Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
technology with a strong component of business coursework. The Track
OCEN 410 Ocean Engineering Laboratory is appropriate for students interested in a career in the construction
industry.
370 Civil Engineering - BS, Construction Engineering and Management Track
4
Program Requirements BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may
The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering, CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for
biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus
computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering, CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear Second Year
engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering. Fall Semester
The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering Credit
in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/ Hours
Profession
Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering CVEN 221 Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3
should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3
many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions 3
should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are or ENGL 210 or Technical and Business Writing
met. 3
First Year Semester Credit Hours 16
Fall Semester Spring
Credit CVEN 250 Introduction to Graphics and Visualization 2
Hours Applications in Civil Engineering Design
1
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 CVEN 302 Computer Applications in Engineering and 3
1 Construction
1,2 CVEN 303 Civil Engineering Measurement 3
1 CVEN 305 Mechanics of Materials 3
3 CVEN 306 Materials Engineering for Civil Engineers 3
Semester Credit Hours 16 MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3 Third Year
1,4
Students Fall
CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1 CVEN 311 Fluid Dynamics 3
1
Students Laboratory CVEN 322 Civil Engineering Systems 3
1
ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2 CVEN 345 Theory of Structures 3
1
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4 CVEN 363 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 3
1
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 Technical elective
5
3
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
Total Semester Credit Hours 33 CVEN 399 Mid-Curriculum Professional Development 0
2 BAEN 320 Engineering Thermodynamics
ECEN 215 Principles of Electrical Engineering
be at a higher or lower level. MEEN 315 Principles of Thermodynamics
5
3
Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 Technical elective 9
3
must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for Semester Credit Hours 15
more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from Fourth Year
Fall
required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be 6
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral CVEN 424 Civil Engineering Professional Practice 2
5
sciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy and Technical elective 12
3
culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
approved list of international and cultural diversity courses. Semester Credit Hours 17
371
Spring CVEN 444 Structural Concrete Design 3

6
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3 CVEN 446 Structural Steel Design 3
PHIL 482
Technical elective
5
3 Hours
FOCUS Courses (9 Semester Credit Hours
Required)
Total Semester Credit Hours 95 CVEN 405 Construction Management of Field 3
5 Operations
CVEN 473 Engineering Project Estimating and 3
electives are divided into four categories: science courses, breadth
Planning
courses, focus courses, and capstone design courses. The choice
of courses to be taken in each of the four categories depends on the Choose 3 Semester Credit Hours From:
track chosen and must be made in consultation with the student’s CVEN 403 Applied Civil Engineering Surveying
1
advisor and/or the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student Services
Office. Capstone design courses must include more than one civil MGMT 309 Survey of Management
engineering context. STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II
6
are designated as writing intensive (W). ENGR 482/PHIL 482 and Code Title Semester Credit
CVEN 424 taken at Texas A&M satisfy this requirement. Other CVEN Hours
courses may be approved as W courses at a later date. A grade of C CAPSTONE DESIGN Course (3 Semester Credit
or better is required in these courses. Hours Required)
CVEN 400 Design Problems in Civil 3
Engineering
1
Total Program Hours 128 CVEN 403 is a 2 semester credit hour course. Students must
typically earn an additional 1 semester credit hour of Focus course
Construction Engineering and credit and should consult with their advisors for guidance on
appropriate courses with which to earn this credit.
Management Track - Technical
Electives Civil Engineering - BS, Environmental
Technical electives for the BS in Civil Engineering, Construction
Engineering Track
Engineering and Management Track are composed of a SCIENCE The Environmental Engineering Track to fulfill the BS in Civil Engineering
course (3 semester credit hours), BREADTH courses (18 semester credit degree emphasizes specialized coursework in water and waste water
hours), FOCUS courses 9 semester credit hours), and a CAPSTONE treatment, air and water quality management, solid and hazardous
DESIGN course (3 semester credit hours), as delineated below, for a wastes, ground water protection and remediation, and environmental
total of 33 semester credit hours. A substitution for any course in the policy. The track is appropriate for those wishing to pursue careers in
track must be approved in writing by the Civil Engineering Undergraduate protecting the natural environment from human activities, protecting
Student Services Office, CE Building, Room 141. human populations from the effects of adverse environmental factors
and improving the environmental quality for human health and well-being.
Hours
Required) The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering,
Hours
BREADTH Courses (18 Semester Credit Hours
engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering.
Required)
CVEN 307 Transportation Engineering 3 in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/
CVEN 342 Materials of Construction 3 CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also
or CVEN 343 or Portland Cement Concrete requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting
Materials for Civil Engineers of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
CVEN 349 Civil Engineering Project 3 Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering
Management should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that
Engineering
372 Civil Engineering - BS, Environmental Engineering Track
3
First Year Spring
Fall Semester CVEN 250 Introduction to Graphics and Visualization 2

Credit Applications in Civil Engineering Design
Hours CVEN 302 Computer Applications in Engineering and 3
1
3 Construction
ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I

1
2 CVEN 303 Civil Engineering Measurement 3

1,2
PHYS 218 Mechanics
1

3
Spring Third Year
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3 Fall

Students
CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1 CVEN 322 Civil Engineering Systems 3
1
Students Laboratory CVEN 345 Theory of Structures 3
1
ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2 CVEN 363 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 3
1 5
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4 Technical elective 3
1
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 Semester Credit Hours 15
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 Spring
Semester Credit Hours 17 CVEN 399 Mid-Curriculum Professional Development 0
Total Semester Credit Hours 33 Select one of the following: 3
1
2
will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may 5
be at a higher or lower level. 3
3 University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours Semester Credit Hours 15
from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for Fourth Year
American history, and 6 from government/political science. The CVEN 424 Civil Engineering Professional Practice
6
2
required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be 5
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral 3
sciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy and University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
approved list of international and cultural diversity courses. Spring
4 6
BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3
be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and PHIL 482
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for Technical elective
5
9
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus 3
CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Semester Credit Hours 15
Second Year
5
Fall Semester A total of 33 hours of technical electives is required. Technical
Credit electives are divided into four categories: science courses, breadth
Hours courses, focus courses, and capstone design courses. The choice
of courses to be taken in each of the four categories depends on the
track chosen and must be made in consultation with the student’s
Profession
MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3 engineering context.
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3
373
6
All students must take at least two courses in their major that CVEN 446 Structural Steel Design
CVEN 424 taken at Texas A&M satisfy this requirement. Other CVEN Code Title Semester Credit
courses may be approved as W courses at a later date. A grade of C Hours
or better is required in these courses. FOCUS Courses (15 to 20 Semester Credit Hours
1
Required)
CVEN 402 Engineered Environmental Systems
Total Program Hours 128 CVEN 406 Environmental Protection and

Public Health
Environmental Engineering Track - CVEN 413 Natural Environmental Systems
Technical Electives Choose 6-14 Semester Credit Hours From:

BAEN 465 Design of Biological Waste
Technical electives for the BS in Civil Engineering, Treatment Systems
Environmental Engineering Track are composed of a SCIENCE course (3 BAEN 469 Water Quality Engineering
semester credit hours), BREADTH courses (7-12 semester credit BAEN 477 Air Pollution Engineering
hours), FOCUS courses (15-20 semester credit hours), and a CAPSTONE
CVEN 423 Geomatics for Civil Engineering
DESIGN course (3 semester credit hours), as delineated below, for a
total of 33 semester credit hours. A substitution for any course in the CVEN 451 Public Works Engineering
track must be approved in writing by the Civil Engineering Undergraduate CVEN 455 Urban Stormwater Management
Student Services Office, CE Building, Room 141. CVEN 458 Hydraulic Engineering of Water
Distribution Systems
CVEN 462 Engineering Hydrogeology
Hours
CVEN 463 Engineering Hydrology
Required) Code Title Semester Credit
Choose 3 Semester Credit Hours From: Hours
ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric CAPSTONE DESIGN Course (3 Semester Credit
Chemistry and Air Pollution Hours Required)
BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental CVEN 400 Design Problems in Civil 3
Sciences Engineering
1
GEOL 410 Hydrogeology The sum of semester credit hours of Breadth and Focus courses
must be at least 27.
GEOS 105 Introduction to Environmental
Geoscience
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology Civil Engineering - BS, General Civil
Engineering Track
Hours The General Civil Engineering Track to fulfill the BS in Civil Engineering
BREADTH Courses (7 to 12 Semester Credit Hours degree emphasizes breadth across the civil engineering field. Students
1
Required) take courses in all major sub-disciplines of civil engineering with an
CVEN 301 Environmental Engineering advanced focus elective allowing deeper learning in one area. The track
is appropriate for a career in any area of civil engineering, with particular
relevance for those interested in public works, land development, and
general civil, and for those planning on further specialization in graduate
CVEN 342 Materials of Construction studies.
or CVEN 343
or Portland Cement Concrete
Materials for Civil Engineers Program Requirements
CVEN 365 Introduction to Geotechnical
Engineering
CVEN 403 Applied Civil Engineering Surveying computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems
OCEN 336 Fluid Dynamics Laboratory engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering,
Choose 0-3 Semester Credit Hours From: manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical
CVEN 307 Transportation Engineering engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear
CVEN 349 Civil Engineering Project
Management
CVEN 444 Structural Concrete Design
374 Civil Engineering - BS, General Civil Engineering Track
requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting CVEN 221 Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3
of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3
many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions 3
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, or ENGL 210 or Technical and Business Writing
3
Spring
First Year
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours
1 Construction
1,2 CVEN 305 Mechanics of Materials 3
Third Year
Spring
Fall
Students
Students Laboratory
ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II
1
5
1
3 Spring
Semester Credit Hours 17 CVEN 399 Mid-Curriculum Professional Development 0
1
2
will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may Technical elective
5
9
3
from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for Fourth Year
6
American history, and 6 from government/political science. The CVEN 424 Civil Engineering Professional Practice 2
required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be Technical elective
5
12
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral 3
4 6
BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3
be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and PHIL 482
5
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for Technical elective 9
Second Year
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours
Profession
375
5
A total of 33 hours of technical electives is required. Technical CVEN 342 Materials of Construction 3
electives are divided into four categories: science courses, breadth or CVEN 343 or Portland Cement Concrete
courses, focus courses, and capstone design courses. The choice Materials for Civil Engineers
of courses to be taken in each of the four categories depends on the CVEN 349 Civil Engineering Project 3
track chosen and must be made in consultation with the student’s Management
Engineering
6 CVEN 444 Structural Concrete Design 3
are designated as writing intensive (W). ENGR 482/PHIL 482 and CVEN 446 Structural Steel Design 3
CVEN 424 taken at Texas A&M satisfy this requirement. Other CVEN
courses may be approved as W courses at a later date. A grade of C
Hours
or better is required in these courses.
FOCUS Course (3 Semester Credit Hours Required)
A grade of C or better is required in all science, mathematics and Choose 3 Semester Credit Hours From:
engineering courses taken to satisfy degree requirements. CVEN 402 Engineered Environmental Systems
Total Program Hours 128 CVEN 403 Applied Civil Engineering Surveying

1
General Civil Engineering Track - CVEN 405 Construction Management of Field

Operations
Technical Electives CVEN 406 Environmental Protection and
Public Health
Technical electives for the BS in Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering Track are composed of a SCIENCE course (3 semester CVEN 413 Natural Environmental Systems
credit hours), BREADTH courses (24 semester credit hours), a FOCUS CVEN 417 Bituminous Materials
course (3 semester credit hours), and a CAPSTONE DESIGN course (3 CVEN 418 Highway Materials and Pavement
semester credit hours), as delineated below, for a total of 33 semester Design
credit hours. A substitution for any course in the track must be approved CVEN 423 Geomatics for Civil Engineering
in writing by the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student Services Office,
CVEN 435 Geotechnical Engineering Design
CE Building, Room 141.
CVEN 445 Matrix Methods of Structural
Code Title Semester Credit Analysis
Hours CVEN 451 Public Works Engineering
SCIENCE Course (3 Semester Credit Hours CVEN 454 Urban Planning for Engineers
Required) CVEN 455 Urban Stormwater Management
Choose 3 Semester Credit Hours From: CVEN 456 Highway Design
ATMO 201 Weather and Climate CVEN 457 Urban Traffic Facilities
ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric CVEN 458 Hydraulic Engineering of Water
Chemistry and Air Pollution Distribution Systems
BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental CVEN 462 Engineering Hydrogeology
Sciences CVEN 463 Engineering Hydrology
BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology CVEN 473 Engineering Project Estimating and
GEOG 203 Planet Earth Planning
GEOL 320 Geology for Civil Engineers OCEN 400 Basic Coastal Engineering
GEOS 105 Introduction to Environmental Code Title Semester Credit
Geoscience Hours
OCNG 410 Physical Oceanography CAPSTONE DESIGN Course (3 Semester Credit

Hours Required)
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology
CVEN 400 Design Problems in Civil 3
Engineering
CVEN 403 is a 2 semester credit hour course. Students must typically
Hours
earn an additional 1 semester credit hour of Focus course credit
BREADTH Courses (24 Semester Credit Hours and should consult with their advisors for guidance on appropriate
Required) courses with which to earn this credit.
CVEN 301 Environmental Engineering 3
CVEN 307 Transportation Engineering 3
CVEN 339 Water Resources Engineering 3
376 Civil Engineering - BS, Geotechnical Engineering Track
Civil Engineering - BS, Geotechnical

2
Engineering Track 3
The Geotechnical Engineering Track to fulfill the BS in Civil Engineering must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours
degree emphasizes specialized coursework in applied soil mechanics and from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for
foundation engineering, as well as civil engineering sub-disciplines with more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from
strong geotechnical engineering connections such as structures, water American history, and 6 from government/political science. The
resources, construction, transportation, environmental, coastal and ocean required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be
engineering. The track is appropriate for those wishing to pursue careers met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral
in engineering design and management of infrastructure in a wide array sciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy and
of sectors that can include energy, transportation, and water resources. culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the
The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering, be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and
biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for
computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus
engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering, CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering. Second Year
The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering Fall Semester
in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/ Credit
CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also Hours
requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting CVEN 207 Introduction to the Civil Engineering 1
of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Profession
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3
should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions 3
met. or ENGL 210 or Technical and Business Writing
3
First Year
Fall Semester
Spring
Credit
Hours CVEN 250 Introduction to Graphics and Visualization 2
1 Applications in Civil Engineering Design
1 CVEN 302 Computer Applications in Engineering and 3
1,2 Construction
Spring
1,4 Third Year
Students
Fall
Students Laboratory
1 CVEN 311 Fluid Dynamics 3
1
2 CVEN 322 Civil Engineering Systems 3
1
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics
1
5
3

Spring
1
A grade of C or better is required. Select one of the following: 3
377
MEEN 315 Principles of Thermodynamics Code Title Semester Credit

5 Hours
3 BREADTH Courses (18 Semester Credit Hours
Required; All Courses in this List Should Be Taken)
CVEN 301 Environmental Engineering 3
Fourth Year
CVEN 339 Water Resources Engineering 3
Fall
6 CVEN 342 Materials of Construction 3
CVEN 424 Civil Engineering Professional Practice 2
5 or CVEN 343 or Portland Cement Concrete
3 Materials for Civil Engineers
CVEN 349 Civil Engineering Project 3
Semester Credit Hours 17 Management
Spring CVEN 365 Introduction to Geotechnical 3
6
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3 Engineering
PHIL 482 CVEN 444 Structural Concrete Design 3
5
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 Code Title Semester Credit
FOCUS Courses (9 Semester Credit Hours
Required)
5 CVEN 435 Geotechnical Engineering Design 3
electives are divided into four categories: science courses, breadth Choose 6 Semester Credit Hours From:
courses, focus courses, and capstone design courses. The choice CVEN 307 Transportation Engineering
of courses to be taken in each of the four categories depends on the CVEN 403 Applied Civil Engineering Surveying
track chosen and must be made in consultation with the student’s 1
CVEN 405 Construction Management of Field
Operations
6 CVEN 417 Bituminous Materials
are designated as writing intensive (W). ENGR 482/PHIL 482 and CVEN 418 Highway Materials and Pavement
CVEN 424 taken at Texas A&M satisfy this requirement. Other CVEN Design
courses may be approved as W courses at a later date. A grade of C CVEN 436 Case Histories in Geotechnical
or better is required in these courses. Engineering
CVEN 446 Structural Steel Design
CVEN 463 Engineering Hydrology
OCEN 400 Basic Coastal Engineering
Total Program Hours 128 GEOL 410 Hydrogeology

GEOL 440 Engineering Geology
Geotechnical Engineering Track -
Technical Electives
Hours
Technical electives for the BS in Civil Engineering, CAPSTONE DESIGN Course (3 Semester Credit
Geotechnical Engineering Track are composed of a SCIENCE course (3 Hours Required)
semester credit hours), BREADTH courses (18 semester credit hours), CVEN 400 Design Problems in Civil 3
FOCUS courses (9 semester credit hours), and a CAPSTONE DESIGN Engineering
course (3 semester credit hours), as delineated below, for a total of 33 or CVEN 483 or Analysis and Design of
semester credit hours. A substitution for any course in the track must Structures
be approved in writing by the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student
1
Services Office, CE Building, Room 141. CVEN 403 is a 2 semester credit hour course. Students must typically
earn an additional 1 semester credit hour of Focus course credit
Code Title Semester Credit and should consult with their advisors for guidance on appropriate
Hours courses with which to earn this credit.
Required)
Civil Engineering - BS, Structural
Engineering Track
The Structural Engineering track to fulfill the BS in Civil Engineering
degree provides coursework in the areas of structural mechanics and
structural analysis that equip the student to analyze and design the
378 Civil Engineering - BS, Structural Engineering Track
3
frameworks that support buildings, bridges, offshore installations and Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3
civil infrastructure projects. This track is appropriate for those with must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours
strong analytical and computing skills wishing to apply them in the from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for
design of engineered facilities. Structural engineers create simulation more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from
models of structural systems and use them to properly proportion the American history, and 6 from government/political science. The
beams, columns and floor systems found in buildings and other civil required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be
projects to safely resist the forces found in their environment. met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral
Program Requirements culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the
The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering, 4
biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may
computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and
engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering, CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for
manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus
engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering. CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
Second Year
CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also Fall Semester
requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting Credit
of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Hours
Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering CVEN 207 Introduction to the Civil Engineering 1
should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that Profession
many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in CVEN 221 Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3
should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are
met.
First Year or ENGL 210 or Technical and Business Writing
3
Fall Semester University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
Hours Spring
1
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 CVEN 250 Introduction to Graphics and Visualization 2
1
ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I 2 Applications in Civil Engineering Design
1,2
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4 CVEN 302 Computer Applications in Engineering and 3
1
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 Construction
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 CVEN 303 Civil Engineering Measurement 3
Semester Credit Hours 16 CVEN 305 Mechanics of Materials 3
Spring CVEN 306 Materials Engineering for Civil Engineers 3
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3 MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
1,4
Students Semester Credit Hours 17
1
Students Laboratory Fall
1
ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2 CVEN 311 Fluid Dynamics 3
1
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4 CVEN 322 Civil Engineering Systems 3
1
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 CVEN 345 Theory of Structures 3
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 CVEN 363 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 3
Semester Credit Hours 17 Technical elective
5
3
1 Spring
2 CVEN 399 Mid-Curriculum Professional Development 0
be at a higher or lower level. BAEN 320 Engineering Thermodynamics
MEEN 315 Principles of Thermodynamics
5
379
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 GEOG 203 Planet Earth
Semester Credit Hours 15 GEOL 320 Geology for Civil Engineers
Fourth Year GEOL 410 Hydrogeology
Fall GEOS 105 Introduction to Environmental
CVEN 424 Civil Engineering Professional Practice
6
2 Geoscience
Technical elective
5
12 OCNG 410 Physical Oceanography
3
3 RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology
Semester Credit Hours 17 RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources
Spring
6
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3 Hours
PHIL 482
5
MATH Course (3 Semester Credit Hours Required)
Technical elective 9 1
3
MATH 304 Linear Algebra 3
or MATH 311
or Topics in Applied Mathematics
Semester Credit Hours 15 I
5
A total of 33 hours of technical electives is required. Technical Hours
electives are divided into four categories: science courses, breadth BREADTH Courses (15 Semester Credit Hours
courses, focus courses, and capstone design courses. The choice Required)
of courses to be taken in each of the four categories depends on the CVEN 342 Materials of Construction 3
track chosen and must be made in consultation with the student’s
or CVEN 343 or Portland Cement Concrete
Materials for Civil Engineers
engineering context. CVEN 349 Civil Engineering Project 3
6 Management
are designated as writing intensive (W). ENGR 482/PHIL 482 and CVEN 365 Introduction to Geotechnical 3
Engineering
courses may be approved as W courses at a later date. A grade of C Choose 6 Semester Credit Hours From:
or better is required in these courses. CVEN 301 Environmental Engineering
CVEN 307 Transportation Engineering

Hours
Structural Engineering Track - FOCUS Courses (9 Semester Credit Hours

Required)
Technical Electives CVEN 444 Structural Concrete Design 3
CVEN 445 Matrix Methods of Structural 3
Technical electives for the BS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
Analysis
Track are composed of a SCIENCE course (3 semester credit hours), a
MATH course (3 semester credit hours), BREADTH courses (15 semester CVEN 446 Structural Steel Design 3
credit hours), FOCUS courses (9 semester credit hours), and a CAPSTONE
DESIGN course (3 semester credit hours), as delineated below, for a Code Title Semester Credit
total of 33 semester credit hours. A substitution for any course in the Hours
track must be approved in writing by the Civil Engineering Undergraduate CAPSTONE DESIGN Course (3 Semester Credit
Student Services Office, CE Building, Room 141. Hours Required)
CVEN 483 Analysis and Design of Structures 3
1
Hours MATH 304 is preferred.
Required)
Civil Engineering - BS, Transportation
ATMO 201 Weather and Climate Engineering Track
ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric The Transportation Engineering Track to fulfill the BS in Civil Engineering
Chemistry and Air Pollution degree emphasizes specialized coursework in transportation engineering
BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental areas of planning, design, and operations, as well as civil engineering
Sciences sub-disciplines with strong transportation connections such as water
BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology resources, construction, and geotechnical. The track is appropriate for
380 Civil Engineering - BS, Transportation Engineering Track
3
those wishing to pursue careers in engineering related to the planning, Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3
design, construction, operation, and maintenance of various elements of must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours
the transportation system, including roads, rail, transit, and aviation. from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for
Program Requirements American history, and 6 from government/political science. The
required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral
manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical 4
engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may
engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering. be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and
The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for
in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/ CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus
CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
Second Year
should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that Fall Semester
many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in Credit
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, Hours
should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are CVEN 207 Introduction to the Civil Engineering 1
met. Profession
First Year
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions 3
1 or ENGL 210 or Technical and Business Writing
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 3
1,2 Semester Credit Hours 16
1 Spring
3 CVEN 250 Introduction to Graphics and Visualization 2
Spring Construction
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3 CVEN 303 Civil Engineering Measurement 3
1,4
Students
Students Laboratory
1 Third Year
3 Fall
CVEN 311 Fluid Dynamics 3
1
A grade of C or better is required. CVEN 363 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 3
2 5
Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results Technical elective 3
will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may Semester Credit Hours 15
be at a higher or lower level. Spring
5
381
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 GEOS 105 Introduction to Environmental
Semester Credit Hours 15 Geoscience
Fourth Year
Fall Hours
6
CVEN 424 Civil Engineering Professional Practice 2 BREADTH Courses (12-18 Semester Credit Hours
5 1
Technical elective 12 Required)
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 CVEN 307 Transportation Engineering 3
Semester Credit Hours 17 CVEN 342 Materials of Construction 3
Spring or CVEN 343 or Portland Cement Concrete
6
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3 Materials for Civil Engineers
PHIL 482 CVEN 444 Structural Concrete Design 3
5
Technical elective 9 Choose 3-9 Semester Credit Hours From:
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 CVEN 301 Environmental Engineering
Semester Credit Hours 15 CVEN 339 Water Resources Engineering
Total Semester Credit Hours 95 CVEN 349 Civil Engineering Project
Management
5
A total of 33 hours of technical electives is required. Technical CVEN 365 Introduction to Geotechnical
electives are divided into four categories: science courses, breadth Engineering
courses, focus courses, and capstone design courses. The choice
CVEN 446 Structural Steel Design
of courses to be taken in each of the four categories depends on the
track chosen and must be made in consultation with the student’s Code Title Semester Credit
advisor and/or the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student Services Hours
FOCUS Courses (9-15 Semester Credit Hours
engineering context. 1
6
Required)
CVEN 454 Urban Planning for Engineers 3
CVEN 457 Urban Traffic Facilities 3
courses may be approved as W courses at a later date. A grade of C Choose 3-9 Semester Credit Hours From:
or better is required in these courses. CVEN 403 Applied Civil Engineering Surveying
2
A grade of C or better is required in all science, mathematics and CVEN 417 Bituminous Materials
CVEN 418 Highway Materials and Pavement
Total Program Hours 128 Design

CVEN 423 Geomatics for Civil Engineering
Transportation Engineering Track - CVEN 451 Public Works Engineering
Technical Electives CVEN 455 Urban Stormwater Management

ISEN 330 Human Systems Interaction
Technical electives for the BS in Civil Engineering,
Transportation Engineering Track are composed of a SCIENCE course (3 Code Title Semester Credit
semester credit hours), BREADTH courses (12-18 semester credit hours), Hours
FOCUS courses (9-15 semester credit hours), and a CAPSTONE DESIGN CAPSTONE DESIGN Course (3 Semester Credit
course (3 semester credit hours), as delineated below, for a total of 33 Hours Required)
semester credit hours. A substitution for any course in the track must CVEN 456 Highway Design 3
be approved in writing by the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student
1
Services Office, CE Building, Room 141. The sum of semester credit hours of Breadth and Focus courses
must be at least 27.
CVEN 403 is a 2 semester credit hour course. Students must
Hours
SCIENCE Course (3 Semester Credit Hours credit and should consult with their advisors for guidance on
Required) appropriate courses with which to earn this credit.
ATMO 201 Weather and Climate Civil Engineering - BS, Water
Resources Engineering Track
BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental
Sciences
GEOG 203 Planet Earth The Water Resources Engineering Track to fulfill the BS in Civil
GEOL 320 Geology for Civil Engineers Engineering degree emphasizes specialized coursework in applied
hydraulics and hydrology as well as civil engineering sub-disciplines
382 Civil Engineering - BS, Water Resources Engineering Track
3
with strong water resources connections such as environmental, Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3
transportation, geotechnical, and coastal engineering. The track is must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours
appropriate for those wishing to pursue careers in engineering design and from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for
management for water quantity and quality issues. more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from
Program Requirements required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be
engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering, 4
manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may
engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and
engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering. CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for
The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus
in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/ CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
Second Year
Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering Fall Semester
should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that Credit
many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in Hours
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, CVEN 207 Introduction to the Civil Engineering 1
should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are Profession
met. CVEN 221 Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3
First Year
Fall Semester
Credit COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions 3
Hours or ENGL 210 or Technical and Business Writing
3
1

1
1,2
4 Spring
PHYS 218 Mechanics
1
4 CVEN 250 Introduction to Graphics and Visualization 2
3 Applications in Civil Engineering Design
Construction
Spring
CVEN 303 Civil Engineering Measurement 3
1,4 CVEN 305 Mechanics of Materials 3
Students
Students Laboratory

1
1
4 Third Year
1
4 Fall
3
3 CVEN 311 Fluid Dynamics 3
Semester Credit Hours 17 CVEN 322 Civil Engineering Systems 3

CVEN 363 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 3
1 5
A grade of C or better is required. Technical elective 3
2
Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results Semester Credit Hours 15
will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may Spring
5
383
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources
Fourth Year
Hours
Fall
6
BREADTH Courses (15 Semester Credit Hours
CVEN 424 Civil Engineering Professional Practice 2 Required)
5
Technical elective 12 CVEN 301 Environmental Engineering 3
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 CVEN 307 Transportation Engineering 3
Semester Credit Hours 17 CVEN 339 Water Resources Engineering 3
Spring CVEN 342 Materials of Construction 3
6
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3 or CVEN 343 or Portland Cement Concrete
PHIL 482 Materials for Civil Engineers
5
Technical elective 9 CVEN 365 Introduction to Geotechnical 3
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 Engineering
Hours
5
A total of 33 hours of technical electives is required. Technical FOCUS Courses (12 Semester Credit Hours
electives are divided into four categories: science courses, breadth Required)
courses, focus courses, and capstone design courses. The choice Choose 6-12 Semester Credit Hours From:
of courses to be taken in each of the four categories depends on the CVEN 455 Urban Stormwater Management
track chosen and must be made in consultation with the student’s CVEN 458 Hydraulic Engineering of Water
advisor and/or the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student Services Distribution Systems
CVEN 462 Engineering Hydrogeology
6 CVEN 463 Engineering Hydrology
are designated as writing intensive (W). ENGR 482/PHIL 482 and Choose 0-6 Semester Credit Hours From:
CVEN 424 taken at Texas A&M satisfy this requirement. Other CVEN CVEN 402 Engineered Environmental Systems
courses may be approved as W courses at a later date. A grade of C CVEN 403 Applied Civil Engineering Surveying
1
or better is required in these courses.
CVEN 406 Environmental Protection and
A grade of C or better is required in all science, mathematics and Public Health
CVEN 413 Natural Environmental Systems
Total Program Hours 128 CVEN 423 Geomatics for Civil Engineering

CVEN 454 Urban Planning for Engineers
Water Resources Engineering Track - OCEN 336 Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
Technical Electives OCEN 400 Basic Coastal Engineering
Technical electives for the BS in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Code Title Semester Credit
Engineering Track are composed of a SCIENCE course (3 semester credit Hours
hours), BREADTH courses (15 semester credit hours), FOCUS courses CAPSTONE DESIGN Course (3 Semester Credit
(12 semester credit hours), and a CAPSTONE DESIGN course (3 semester Hours Required)
credit hours), as delineated below, for a total of 33 semester credit hours. CVEN 400 Design Problems in Civil 3
A substitution for any course in the track must be approved in writing by Engineering
the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student Services Office, CE Building,
1
Room 141. CVEN 403 is a 2 semester credit hour course. Students must
Code Title Semester Credit credit and should consult with their advisors for guidance on
Hours appropriate courses with which to earn this credit.
Required)
Department of Computer Science &
ATMO 201 Weather and Climate Engineering
Computer Science
BIOL 206 Introductory Microbiology
GEOL 320 Geology for Civil Engineers
The curriculum in computer science is designed to prepare students
to enter the rapidly expanding computer field. Curricula and courses
are based upon recommendations by the Institute of Electrical and
384 Computer Engineering - BS, Computer Science Track
Electronic Engineering Computer Society and the Association for and development skills, and that fosters professional curiosity and
Computing Machinery. The Computer Science program is accredited by imagination that drives them throughout their career.
the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
The program will stimulate and challenge the students with an
Program Mission exceptional, highly motivated faculty that shares its knowledge and
excitement about Computer Engineering, well designed undergraduate
The mission of the computer science program at Texas A&M University
and graduate curricula, research opportunities at all levels, and a first-
is to prepare intellectual, professional, and ethical graduates, capable of
class educational infrastructure.
meeting challenges in the field of Computer Science; and to coordinate
with other parts of the university to facilitate the effective use of The program strives to produce graduates who are well prepared to excel
educational resources by sharing cross-disciplinary courses. in industry, academia and government, and who will take on leadership
roles in shaping the technological landscape of the future.
Program Objectives
1. Graduates who choose to enter the workforce will become productive Program Objectives
and valuable professionals in their field. In support of this mission, the Computer Engineering program has
2. Graduates who choose to pursue advanced degrees will be able to defined the following educational objectives:
gain admission to graduate programs and will become successful
graduate students. 1. Graduates of the program will have the necessary knowledge, both
3. Graduates will understand the importance of lifelong learning to in breadth and depth, to pursue the practice, or advanced study, of
adapt to new technologies, tools and methodologies with the ability Computer Engineering.
to respond to a changing world. 2. Graduates of the program will understand the importance of life-long
learning, and be prepared to learn and understand new technological
The four-year undergraduate curriculum in computer science at Texas developments in their field.
A&M provides a sound preparation in computing, as well as in science, 3. Graduates of the program will understand the technical, social and
mathematics, English, and statistics. Students take a broad set of core ethical context of their engineering contributions.
computer science courses in the first two years, which exposes them
4. Graduates of the program will develop the communication, teamwork,
to the main concepts in computing. During the last two years, students
and leadership skills necessary to carry on the legacy of excellence of
take elective computer science courses drawn from four tracks (theory,
an Aggie Engineer.
computer systems, software, and information and intelligent systems) to
provide both breadth and depth. The electives can be used to tailor the The program periodically evaluates these objectives and assesses the
curriculum to match the student’s interests. Graduate courses may be level at which they are met. Input in this ongoing effort is provided by
taken by qualified students for some of the electives. alumni, employers and recruiters, the faculty, and by external advisors to
the program. This feedback drives the continuous improvement both of
A major in computer science includes a 12-hour area of concentration.
individual courses and of the overall curriculum. For more information on
This allows students to design a course of study that complements their
this process contact the Computer Engineering Program website.
computer science coursework and takes advantage of opportunities
offered by other departments across the University. Throughout this program, the student works with state-of-the-art
computers and laboratory equipment and is exposed to the most recent
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering has significant
analytical techniques and technological developments. Significant
computer resources of its own, shares resources with other departments
association with the program’s faculty, who are actively engaged in
and makes use of University systems. Departmental resources for
research and professional consulting activities, serves to acquaint the
students include modern workstations; large computer servers; disk
student with the opportunities and rewards available to the practicing
servers; and massively parallel systems as well as network access to the
Computer Engineering professional.
University supercomputers.
Students must submit a formal degree plan during the first full semester Majors
in the department. Departmental advisors are available for assistance.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Track (p. 384)
Computer Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (p. 386)
The Computer Engineering curricula provide a balanced view of
hardware, software, hardware-software trade-offs, analysis, design, and Minors
implementation techniques. It is a dynamic and broadly interdisciplinary
field that continues to experience rapid professional growth that impacts • Computer Science Minor (p. 387)
every area of human endeavor. The Computer Engineering program • Game Design and Development Minor (p. 388)
is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET,
www.abet.org. Computer Engineering - BS,
Program Mission Computer Science Track
The mission of the Computer Engineering program is to provide
The curriculum is designed to cover the engineering aspects of both
students with an education that ensures an excellent understanding
hardware and software—a total computer systems perspective. All
of hardware and software systems and the necessary system design
computer engineering students take courses in the following areas:
electrical circuits, electronics, digital circuits, computer architecture
385
ranging from microcomputers to mainframes, interfacing, programming Spring

languages ranging from assembler to high level, data structures, CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3
analysis of algorithms, operating systems, software engineering and Students
1,4
microcomputer systems. A solid foundation in the basic sciences of

physics, chemistry and mathematics is used to support these courses. 1
Students Laboratory
1
There are two distinct tracks in this curriculum, the Electrical Engineering ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2
1
Track and the Computer Science Track, both culminating in the same MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
Computer Engineering degree. The tracks are substantially similar, each PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics
1
4
providing a broad coverage of the computer engineering discipline, but 3
each has a slightly different emphasis. Note that students in either
track can take courses from the other as electives, or they can use their Semester Credit Hours 17
electives to further specialize within their own track. Although students Total Semester Credit Hours 33
are required to select a track immediately upon entering the Computer
1
Engineering program, it is usually possible to change tracks as late as the A grade of C or better is required.
2
junior year. Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results
The Computer Science track of the Computer Engineering degree be at a higher or lower level.
provides students the freedom to enhance their knowledge in the broad 3
range of topics comprising Computer Engineering: computer networks,
computer architecture, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, robotics,
real-time computing, computer languages, microcomputers, VLSI, and
large-scale hardware and software systems. The track is primarily
administered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering
and encompasses nearly all of the core material of the Computer Science
degree, but its greater emphasis on design and engineering fundamentals
prepares the student for registration as a professional engineer.
The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering, be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and
biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for
computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus
engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering, CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering. Second Year
The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering Fall Semester
in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/ Credit
CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also Hours
CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and 4
of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. 1
Concepts
Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering 1
CSCE 222/ Discrete Structures for Computing 3
ECEN 222
1
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, ECEN 248 Introduction to Digital Systems Design 4
1
should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3
met. Select one of the following: 3
First Year
Fall Semester
Credit COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
1
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Spring
1 1
ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I 2 CSCE 221 Data Structures and Algorithms 4
1,2 1
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4 ECEN 214 Electrical Circuit Theory 4
1 1
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3
3
386 Computer Science - BS
Third Year can be used to tailor the curriculum to match the student’s interests.
Fall Graduate courses may be taken by qualified students for some of the
1 electives.
1
CSCE 350/ Computer Architecture and Design 4 A major in computer science includes a 12-hour area of concentration.
ECEN 350 This allows students to design a course of study that complements their
1
CSCE 481 Seminar 1 computer science coursework and takes advantage of opportunities
ECEN 314 Signals and Systems
1
3 offered by other departments across the University.
1
MATH 311 Topics in Applied Mathematics I 3
Spring The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering,
1 biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering,
CSCE 315 Programming Studio 3
1
CSCE 462 Microcomputer Systems 3 engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering,
1
ECEN 325 Electronics 4 manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical
1
ECEN 454 Digital Integrated Circuit Design 3 engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear
3
3 engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering.
6 The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering
CSCE 399 High-Impact Experience (All students
are required to complete a high-impact
experience in order to graduate. The list
of possible high-impact experiences is
available inthe CECN advising office.)
Semester Credit Hours 16 many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in
Fourth Year any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however,
Fall should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3 met.
PHIL 482
5
First Year
Area elective 9
7
Fall Semester
Engineering elective 3 Credit
1
Spring ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
1 1
CSCE 483 Computer Systems Design 3 ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I 2
5 1,2
Area elective 6 MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4
3 1
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 6 PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
3
5
Spring
Fifteen hours of area electives chosen in consultation with academic
advisor. 1,4
6
Students
order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences 1
Students Laboratory
is available in the CSCE advising office and must be approved by 1
student's advisor. 1
7 MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
Three hours of course work to be approved by student's advisor. 1

3
Computer Science - BS Total Semester Credit Hours 33
The four-year undergraduate curriculum in computer science at Texas 1
A&M provides a sound preparation in computing, as well as in science, 2
mathematics, English, and statistics. Students take a broad set of Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results
core computer science courses in the early semesters, which exposes will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may
them to the main concepts in computing. During the later semesters, be at a higher or lower level.
students take elective computer science courses drawn from four tracks
(algorithms and theory, computer systems, software, and information
and intelligent systems) to provide both breadth and depth. The electives
387
3 1,2
Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 Science elective 3
must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours 6
from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for CSCE 399 High-Impact Experience
required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be Fourth Year
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral Fall
Computer science elective (p. 768) 9
culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the Concentration area elective
3
3
approved list of international and cultural diversity courses. 4
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for Spring
1
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus CSCE 482 Senior Capstone Design 3
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3
CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. PHIL 482
5
Computer science elective (p. 768) 3
Second Year 4
Fall Semester 3
Concentration area elective 3
Credit
CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 93
Concepts
1
A grade of C or better is required, including at least two science
CSCE 181 Introduction to Computing 1
electives.
CSCE 222/ Discrete Structures for Computing 3 2
Science courses must be taken from two areas. See advisor for list of
ECEN 222
1 acceptable courses.
MATH 304 Linear Algebra 3 3
The concentration area should be chosen only after consultation with
Select one from: 3
a departmental advisor who will help the student arrange a program
COMM 203 Public Speaking appropriate to his or her plans following graduation. Students should
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions file a degree plan before taking minor courses to ensure their use in
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing the degree plan.
4 4
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3
Semester Credit Hours 17 must be from creative arts, 3 from social and behavioral sciences,
6 from American history, and 6 from government/political science.
Spring
The required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may
CSCE 221 Data Structures and Algorithms 4 be met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral
CSCE 312 Computer Organization 4 sciences, and American history requirements if they are also on the
CSCE 314 Programming Languages 3 approved list of international and cultural diversity courses.
3 5
Concentration area elective 3 Computer science electives are to be selected from tracks. See
4
3 advisor for list of acceptable course choices.
6
Semester Credit Hours 17 All students are required to complete a high-impact experience in
order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is
Third Year
available in the CSCE advising office.
Fall
CSCE 313
CSCE 315
Introduction to Computer Systems
Programming Studio
4
3
CSCE 481 Seminar 1 Computer Science - Minor
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers a minor in
3
Concentration area elective 3 Computer Science.
Spring Program Requirements
CSCE 411 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 Code Title Semester Credit
5
Computer science elective (p. 768) 6 Hours
1
Select one from: 3 CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and 4
MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III Concepts
MATH 302 Discrete Mathematics CSCE 221 Data Structures and Algorithms 4
MATH 308 Differential Equations
388 Game Design and Development - Minor
CSCE 222/ Discrete Structures for Computing 3 with endless opportunities and help in shaping a better future for
ECEN 222 mankind.
CSCE 312 Computer Organization 4
The curriculum is designed to prepare the undergraduate for work in the
CSCE 313 Introduction to Computer Systems 3-4 highly diverse electrical and computer engineering profession. A solid
or CSCE 314 or Programming Languages foundation in physics, chemistry and mathematics is used to support
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 courses in the fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering.
The use of computers is integrated throughout the curriculum, and
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. basic studies in circuits, electronics, electromagnetic fields and digital
logic lead to a flexible program of electives in the junior and senior year.
Completion of all minor coursework with GPA of 2.75 or better required. Electives may be chosen from the broad fields of analog and mixed-signal
electronics, biomedical imaging, sensing and genomic signal processing,
Game Design and Development - computer engineering and systems, device science and nanotechnology,
Minor
electric power systems and power electronics, electromagnetics and
microwaves, and information science and systems. Laboratory work is
structured to first familiarize the student with the basic concepts and
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers a Minor in
then to apply these concepts to solve engineering problems.
Game Design and Development. This is offered in cooperation with the
Department of Visualization. Enrollment in the minor is managed through Before commencing course work in the major, students must be admitted
the Department of Visualization. to the major or have the approval of the department.
Program Requirements Mission

Code Title Semester Credit Activities of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Hours including research, teaching, and professional and community service
CSCE 110 Programming I 4 revolve around the fourfold mission of the department:
& CSCE 111 and Introduction to Computer
Science Concepts and • To create new knowledge and challenge young minds by participation
Programming in the process of discovery and invention
or CSCE 121 or Introduction to Program Design • To educate electrical and computer engineers with a solid
and Concepts background of fundamentals, stretching their imagination
CSCE 441 Computer Graphics 3 • To prepare graduates for an exciting future
or VIST 486 or Introduction to Game Design • To serve the society through research, education and outreach
activities
CSCE 443/ Game Development 3
VIST 487 Undergraduate education plays a major part in helping the department
Select two from: 6 to achieve its mission. The Electrical and Computer Engineering
COMM 230/Communication Technology Skills programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission
JOUR 230 of ABET, www.abet.org. More information on these efforts can be found
COMM 453 Communication and Video Games at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (http://
engineering.tamu.edu/electrical) website by clicking on the link for ABET
CSCE 436 Computer-Human Interaction
Accreditation.
VIST 370 Interactive Virtual Environments
VIST 374 Multimedia Design and Majors
Development
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Track (p. 388)
Department of Electrical & Computer

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (p. 390)
Engineering Minors
th st • Electrical Engineering Minor (p. 391)
Almost any technology that distinguishes the 20 and 21 centuries
from previous history has the imprint of electrical and computer
engineering - electric power, radio, television, radar, satellite Computer Engineering - BS, Electrical
communication, global positioning system, medical diagnostic and
procedure systems, sophisticated domestic appliances, cell phones,
Engineering Track
computers and sophisticated sensors and control systems used in The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas
underwater, space exploration and national security. Electrical and A&M University offers a Bachelor of Science degree option to its
computer engineering has advanced national and global prosperity undergraduate students desiring to major in Computer Engineering.
through research, development and application of electrical and
computer technologies and sciences for the benefit of humanity, and The curriculum is designed to cover the engineering aspects of both
has helped create the global village. By choosing electrical or computer hardware and software—a total computer systems perspective. All
engineering our graduates embark on an exciting and productive career computer engineering students take courses in the following areas:
389
1
electrical circuits, electronics, digital circuits, computer architecture PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
ranging from microcomputers to mainframes, interfacing, programming University Core Curriculum (p. 21)
3
3
languages ranging from assembler to high level, data structures,
analysis of algorithms, operating systems, software engineering and
microcomputer systems. A solid foundation in the basic sciences of Spring
physics, chemistry and mathematics is used to support these courses. CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3
1,4
Students
There are two distinct tracks in this curriculum, the Electrical Engineering CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1
Track and the Computer Science Track, both culminating in the same Students Laboratory
1
Computer Engineering degree. The tracks are substantially similar, each 1
providing a broad coverage of the computer engineering discipline, but 1
each has a slightly different emphasis. Note that students in either MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
1
track can take courses from the other as electives, or they can use their PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4
3
electives to further specialize within their own track. Although students University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
are required to select a track immediately upon entering the Computer Semester Credit Hours 17
Engineering program, it is usually possible to change tracks as late as the
junior year.
1
The Electrical Engineering track of the Computer Engineering degree A grade of C or better is required.
2
places stronger emphasis on digital Very Large Scale Integrated Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results
(VLSI) circuits and systems, microprocessor interfacing and system will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may
design, computer system architecture, hardware-software interaction be at a higher or lower level.
3
and embedded systems. The track is primarily administered by the Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and is designed to must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours
encompass nearly all of the core material of the Electrical Engineering from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for
degree, but provides much more depth in computing. Students studying more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from
Computer Engineering can readily apply their knowledge to the design American history, and 6 from government/political science. The
of digital circuits and software in various areas, including cell phones, required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be
computers, computer networks, computer vision, pattern recognition and met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral
embedded systems. sciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy and
Before commencing course work in the major, students must be admitted
to the major or have the approval of the department. 4
The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering, CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus
biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical Second Year
in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/ CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and 4
CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also Concepts
1
requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting 1
CSCE 222/ Discrete Structures for Computing 3
ECEN 222
Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering 1
should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that ECEN 248 Introduction to Digital Systems Design 4
1
many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, Select one of the following: 3
should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
met.
First Year COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
Credit Spring
Hours 1
CSCE 221 Data Structures and Algorithms 4
1 1
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 ECEN 214 Electrical Circuit Theory 4
1 1
ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I 2 MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
1,2 5
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4 STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3
390 Electrical Engineering - BS
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 closely related to computers. Areas of specialization include analog
Semester Credit Hours 17 and mixed-signal electronics; biomedical imaging, sensing and genomic
signal processing; computer engineering and systems; device science
Third Year
and nanotechnology; electric power systems and power electronics;
Fall electromagnetics and microwaves; and information science and systems.
1
CSCE 481 Seminar
1
1 Before commencing course work in the major, students must be admitted
1 to the major or have the approval of the department.
ECEN 314 Signals and Systems 3
1
ECEN 350/ Computer Architecture and Design 4 Program Requirements
CSCE 350
MATH 311 Topics in Applied Mathematics I 3 The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering,
Spring engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering,
1
CSCE 315 Programming Studio 3 manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical
1
ECEN 325 Electronics 4 engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear
ECEN 449 Microprocessor Systems Design
1
3 engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering.
1 The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering
ECEN 454 Digital Integrated Circuit Design 3
3 in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/
8
High Impact Experience 0 requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting
ECEN 399 High Impact Professional Development of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
Semester Credit Hours 16 Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering
Fourth Year
Fall
1
ECEN 403 Electrical Design Laboratory I 3 should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are
6
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3 met.
PHIL 482
Area elective
7
6 First Year
ENGR elective (p. 797)

7
3 Fall Semester
Credit
Hours
Spring 1
1
ECEN 404 Electrical Design Laboratory II 3 1
7
Area elective 6 1,2
3
5 Spring
Students intending to specialize in Communications are encouraged
to take ECEN 303. CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3
1,4
6 Students
Fulfills the University Core Curriculum requirement for Language,
Philosophy and Culture. CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1
1
7 Students Laboratory
See advising office for a listing of approved electives.
1
8 ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2
1
order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
1
available in the ECEN advising office. PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4
3
Total Program Hours 128 Semester Credit Hours 17
Electrical Engineering - BS Total Semester Credit Hours 33
1
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A grade of C or better is required.
2
A&M University offers a Bachelor of Science degree option to its Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results
undergraduate students desiring to major in Electrical Engineering. will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may
Electrical engineers design, develop, test and supervise the manufacture
of sophisticated electrical and electronic systems such as: cell phones,
iPods, digital TVs, medical imaging, smart appliances, automobiles and
advanced satellite systems. Many electrical engineers also work in areas
391
3
Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 Fourth Year
must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours Fall
from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for 1
ECEN 403 Electrical Design Laboratory I 3
more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from 5
ECEN elective (p. 781) 12
required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be Semester Credit Hours 15
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral Spring
ECEN 404 Electrical Design Laboratory II 3
culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering
6
3
approved list of international and cultural diversity courses. PHIL 482
4
BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may ECEN elective (p. 781)
5
9
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus Total Semester Credit Hours 95
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or 5
CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. See advising office for list of approved electives
6
Fulfills the University Core Curriculum requirement for Language,
Second Year Philosophy and Culture.
7
Fall Semester All students are required to complete a high-impact experience in
Credit order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is
Hours available in the ECEN advising office.
CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and 4
Concepts
1
1
Electrical Engineering - Minor
ECEN 248 Introduction to Digital Systems Design 4
1
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 6 The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a minor in
Semester Credit Hours 17 Electrical Engineering. Students interested in the Electrical Engineering
Spring minor should contact the undergraduate advising office of the Electrical
1 and Computer Engineering Department for further information.
ECEN 214 Electrical Circuit Theory 4
1
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3 Program Requirements
1
Hours
ECEN 214 Electrical Circuit Theory 4
Third Year
ECEN 248 Introduction to Digital Systems 4
Fall Design
1
ECEN 314 Signals and Systems 3 ECEN 314 Signals and Systems 3
1
ECEN 322 Electric and Magnetic Fields 3 ECEN 325 Electronics 4
1
ECEN 325 Electronics 4 ECEN Elective (p. 781)
1
3
1
PHYS 222 Modern Physics for Engineers 3
1
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing Select course from ECEN 300-499 (p. 781) except ECEN 314,
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions ECEN 325, ECEN 405, and ECEN 485.
Spring Further Requirements: A minimum grade point average of 2.75 is
1 required for entering the minor. Prerequisite coursework includes the
ECEN 303 Random Signals and Systems 3
1 calculus sequence, MATH 308, and PHYS 208 or equivalents. Students
ECEN 350/ Computer Architecture and Design 4
majoring in Computer Engineering will not be permitted to minor in
CSCE 350
Electrical Engineering since the coursework prescribed for the minor is
1
ECEN 370 Electronic Properties of Materials 3 required coursework for the Computer Engineering degree.
5
ECEN elective (p. 781) 3
5
7
ECEN 399 High Impact Professional Development
392 Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution
Department of Engineering conditioning; mechanical power; metals; plastics; plumbing; safety

equipment; specialty tools; and welding; oil & gas; defense; material
Technology and Industrial handling; healthcare; automotive; heavy equipment; packaging; and
logistics. The day-to-day challenges faced by the industrial distributor or
Distribution the manufacturer’s representative require the person to be a professional
with many capabilities. For more information about the Industrial
The Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Distribution (IDIS) program, please see the program requirements
offers four baccalaureate degree programs in electronics systems (p. 394).
engineering technology, industrial distribution, manufacturing and
mechanical engineering technology, and multidisciplinary engineering Graduates are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution.
technology. While these degrees are distinct, they share several
common features including a sound foundation of mathematics and Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
basic sciences, a strong core of technical courses, and an emphasis (MMET)
on written and oral communications. The curricula emphasize the latest Manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology (MMET) prepares
state-of-the-art technologies, innovation and entrepreneurship. Finally, students for dynamic careers in industry. Graduates are versatile and
all four degrees are designed to prepare students for careers in industry effective in diverse areas that require understanding of the dependencies
with strong opportunities for advancement. Because these programs among material properties, product design, costs, manufacturing
are highly applied and have a focus on project-based learning and systems, and process technologies.
experiential education, most of the department’s courses have hands-on
laboratories that allow students to put theory to practice. The Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology program
is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission
The mission of the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial of ABET, http://www.abet.org. For more information about the
Distribution is to: Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) program
including the mission and program educational objectives, please
• maintain nationally recognized programs in engineering technology
see the program requirements (p. 396).
and industrial distribution
• focus on educating highly-qualified students with hands-on skills, Graduates are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and
providing them with experiences in advanced integration of both Mechanical Engineering Technology.
conventional and emerging technologies, a unique understanding of
management and business practices, and an entrepreneurial point of Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology (MXET)
view Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology combines core concepts from
• provide leadership within the COE and university in interdisciplinary the electronics and mechanical engineering technology disciplines and
applied research, to include the development and deployment of new provides students with a strong background in embedded systems,
technology electronic system design, instrumentation, controls, statics, dynamics,
• promote and develop long term partnerships with industry and thermodynamics, mechanical system design, and project management.
government that foster enhancements and interactions in education, The curriculum is then augmented through a 29-hour technical focus
research, and professional development area. The Mechatronics focus area is currently available and additional
focus areas will be identified and created.
Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (ESET)
For more information about the Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology
Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) prepares students for
(ESET) program including the mission and program educational
careers in electronic product and system development across a diverse
objectives, please see the program requirements (p. 398).
range of industries that include the medical, power, computer networking,
automotive, telecommunications, and quality of life sectors. Graduates are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary
Engineering Technology.
The Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program is accredited
Department Academic Policies

by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET,
http://www.abet.org. For more information about the Electronic Systems
Engineering Technology (ESET) program including the mission and The Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution
program educational objectives, please see the program requirements (ETID) imposes academic requirements in addition to those imposed by
(p. 393). the University (Texas A&M University Student Rules) and college. For
complete details concerning these and other academic policies, students
Graduates are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems should contact the ETID Undergraduate Advising Office and are referred
Engineering Technology. to the ETID (http://engineering.tamu.edu/etid) website.
Industrial Distribution (IDIS) A student must complete all prerequisites for a course with a grade of C
Industrial distribution prepares men and women for sales engineering, or better by the start of the semester in which the student plans to enroll
sales management and mid-management positions with manufacturers in the course. A student is responsible for checking the prerequisites
who sell through distributors and with wholesale distributors who for each course to ensure the prerequisite requirements have been
purchase, warehouse, sell, distribute and service a wide variety of satisfied. A student who registers for a course for which he/she lacks
industrial products. Industry segments include: automation solutions; the necessary prerequisite course(s) and/or the prerequisite grade
general line; building materials; chemical and petrochemical; electrical; requirement will be required to drop the course. A student who is told
electronics; semiconductor; fluid power; heating, ventilation and air to drop a course and is still enrolled by the deadline set each semester
393
may be administratively dropped by the department. If a student is The Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program is accredited by
administratively dropped from a course, the student is responsible for the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://
all financial obligations associated with the drop. An administrative drop www.abet.org/.
may adversely impact (including, but not limited to): health insurance
benefits, financial aid, athletic eligibility, INS status, veterans’ benefits,
and eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities. ESET Program Mission
The Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Program at Texas
The department encourages students to participate in industrial A&M University prepares graduates for immediate impact and long-term
internships or the Cooperative Education Program to acquire practical career success by providing a real-world experiential education coupled
experience to complement their engineering technology education. with personalized undergraduate experiences in electronics product
development, test, system integration, and engineering research.
ESET Program Educational Objectives
Majors The Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Program at Texas A&M
has as its primary educational objectives to produce graduates who, after
• Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology
three to five years:
(p. 393)
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution (p. 394) • possess the technical skills to be highly productive and have
• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering successful careers in regional, state or national electronic product
Technology (p. 396) and system development industries
• Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology • demonstrate increasing levels of leadership and responsibility during
(p. 398) their careers
• exhibit a commitment to professional ethics in their careers
Minors • display a desire for life-long learning through continued education,
• Embedded Systems Integration Minor (p. 399) technical training, and/or professional development
A continuous cycle of assessment and program improvement is used to

Masters ensure that these objectives are being met. Through interactions with
• Master of Industrial Distribution in Industrial Distribution (http:// industry and academic partners, the Electronic Systems Engineering
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/ Technology program continues to offer a state-of-the-art curriculum that
engineering/technology-industrial-distribution/mid) produces successful graduates.
Electronic Systems Engineering Program Requirements

Technology - BS The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering,
Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) prepares students computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems
for careers in electronic product and system development across a engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering,
diverse range of industries that include the medical, power, computer manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical
networking, automotive, telecommunications, and quality of life sectors. engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear
While graduates of the program receive a rigorous technical education engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering.
and typically take engineering and technology positions within industry, The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering
they are also well prepared for positions in technical sales and project in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/
management. The ESET curriculum is based on a strong underpinning CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also
of engineering math and science courses followed by a core technical requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting
sequence. This core includes analog and digital electronics, embedded of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
systems design, real-time software development using C and assembly Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering
language, wired/wireless data communications, instrumentation and should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that
control. Throughout their curriculum, students work on multiple open- many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in
ended projects to design, implement, test, and evaluate hardware and any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however,
software systems. One of the most unique aspects of the Electronic should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are
Systems Engineering Technology program is that almost every technical met.
course provides a hands-on laboratory experience using facilities
equipped with state-of-the-art computer systems, test equipment, and First Year
industry-standard computer-aided design and analysis packages. The Fall Semester
technical curriculum is augmented with coursework in written and oral Credit
communications, product/system development, device/system testing Hours
1
and technical project management. A team-based industry-sponsored ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
capstone design sequence provides a challenging opportunity to apply ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I
1
2
technical, managerial, and communications skills to solving a real-world 1,2
problem. 1
394 Industrial Distribution - BS
3 1,6
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 ESET 350 Analog Electronics 4
Semester Credit Hours 16 ESET 355 Electromagnetics and High Frequency 4
1,6
Spring Systems
1,6
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3 ESET 369 Embedded Systems Software 4
1,4
Students Semester Credit Hours 18
CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1 Spring
1 1
Students Laboratory ESET 352 Electronics Testing I 4
1 1,6
ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2 ESET 359 Electronic Instrumentation 4
1
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4 ESET 415 Advanced Network Systems and Security 3
1 1,6
3 1,6
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 ESET 455 Wireless Transmission Systems 4
7
Semester Credit Hours 17 High Impact Experience 0
Total Semester Credit Hours 33 ENTC 399 High Impact Experience
3
1
A grade of C or better is required. Semester Credit Hours 18
2
Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results Fourth Year
Fall
3 ESET 419 Engineering Technology Capstone I 3
Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 1,6
must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours ESET 462 Control Systems 4
1,5
from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for Technical elective 3
more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from Select one of the following: 3
American history, and 6 from government/political science. The ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
4 1,6
BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may ESET 420 Engineering Technology Capstone II 2
be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for PHIL 482
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or 1,5
Fall Semester
5
Credit See departmental advisor for a list of approved electives. ENTC 485
Hours is not for general use as a technical elective.
1 6
ESET 210 Circuit Analysis 4 Completion of ENGL 104, MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107,
ESET 219 Digital Electronics
1
4 CHEM 117, PHYS 218 with C or better required.
7
ESET 269 Embedded Systems Development in C
1
3 All students are required to complete a high-impact experience in
1,5 order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is
3 available in the ETID advising office.
Semester Credit Hours 17 This curriculum lists the minimum number of classes required for
Spring graduation. Additional courses may be taken.
1
ESET 211 Power Systems and Circuit Applications 3
ESET 315 Local-and-Metropolitan-Area Networks
1
4
ESET 329 Six Sigma and Applied Statistics
1,6
1,6
3 Industrial Distribution - BS
ESET 349 Microcontroller Architecture 4
3 Industrial distribution prepares men and women for sales engineering,
technical sales, supply chain management, operations management,
Semester Credit Hours 17 sales management and other managerial positions. Students are
Third Year prepared for employment in industry segments that include: aerospace;
Fall automation solutions; building materials; chemical and petrochemical;
ESET 319 Engineering Leadership
1
3 electrical; electronics; information systems and technology; healthcare;
1,6 fluid power; general line; heating, ventilation and air conditioning;
ESET 333 Product Development 3
395
management consulting; mechanical power; metals; oil and gas; plastics; should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are
pipe, valve, and fitting; plumbing; safety equipment; semiconductor; met.
specialty tools; and welding. The day-to-day challenges faced by the
industrial distributor or the manufacturer’s representative require the First Year
person to be a professional with many capabilities. To fulfill this demand, Fall Semester
the curriculum provides study in business, communications, finance, Credit
information technology, applied technology, general management, Hours
engineering, ethics, and human relations. This knowledge is applicable 1
to the graduate in relationships with executives, managers, engineers, 1
scientists, and business analysts while taking leadership roles in their 1,2
manufacturing, distribution, analysis, service, production planning and 1
maintenance or construction operations. The industrial distribution PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
3
graduate assists these preceding entities by direct application of University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
operations, business, and product knowledge. Essentially the industrial Semester Credit Hours 16
distribution graduate becomes a consultative resource to businesses Spring
- a challenging and rewarding career that can lead to the possibility of
becoming a business leader in multiple segments. Graduates receive the 1,4
Students
Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Distribution.
1
Mission Students Laboratory
1
Industrial Distribution prepares students for sales engineering, sales 1
management, supply chain operations and logistics management mid-
1
management positions with wholesale distributors, who purchase, PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4
3
warehouse, sell, distribute and service a wide variety of products, and University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
with manufacturers who sell through distributors. Semester Credit Hours 17
Program Educational Objectives Total Semester Credit Hours 33
1
The Industrial Distribution Program at Texas A&M has as its primary A grade of C or better is required.
2
educational objectives to produce graduates who: Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results
• Possess the technical skills to be immediately productive and have
successful careers in regional, state or national level industrial 3
distribution firms (or related firms across the multiple industry
verticals).
• Demonstrate increasing levels of leadership and responsibility during more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from
their careers. American history, and 6 from government/political science. The
• Exhibit a commitment to professional ethics in their professional met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral
career. sciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy and
• Display a desire for life-long learning through continued education,
technical training, and/or professional development. 4
The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering, CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering, Second Year
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours

1
CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also IDIS 240 Introduction to Industrial Distribution 3
1
requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting MMET 201 Manufacturing and Materials 4
of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.STAT 201 Elementary Statistical Inference 3
Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering or STAT 303 or Statistical Methods
should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that University Core Curriculum (p. 21)
3,5
3
396 Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology - BS
8
Spring All students are required to complete a high-impact experience in
ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3 order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is
5 available in the ETID advising office.
ISTM 209 Business Information Systems Concepts 3 The curriculum lists the minimum number of classes required for
MGMT 209 Business, Government and Society 3 graduation. Additional courses may be taken.
or MGMT 212 or Business Law
3, 5
3 Total Program Hours 126

Third Year
Manufacturing and Mechanical
Fall Engineering Technology - BS
1
Manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology (MMET) prepares
IDIS 330 Sales Engineering 4 students for dynamic careers in industry. Graduates are versatile and
1
IDIS 340 Manufacturer Distributor Relations 3 effective in diverse areas that require understanding of the dependencies
1
IDIS 343 Distribution Logistics 3 among material properties, product design, costs, manufacturing
3, 5
3 systems, and process technologies. The student views manufacturing
from an enterprise and system perspective, recognizing the importance
of customer and supplier interactions. To meet these diverse needs,
Spring
this degree program provides a foundation of mathematics, science, and
1,7
IDIS 300 Industrial Electricity 4 specialized technical courses, as well as preparation in oral and written
1,7
IDIS 303 Mechanical Power Transmission 3 communication. The three main areas of concentration are product
IDIS 344 Distributor Information and Control 4 design, manufacturing systems integration and automation, and quality
1 assessment. Studies in these areas are supported by a solid foundation
Systems
ENTC 399 High Impact Experience
8
0 in materials and manufacturing processes.
6
Technical elective 3 The Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology program is
6
Directed elective 3 accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of
Semester Credit Hours 17 ABET, http://www.abet.org/.
Fourth Year
Program Mission
Fall
1,7
The mission of the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
IDIS 400 Industrial Automation 4 Technology program at Texas A&M University is to provide a high-
1,7
IDIS 403 Fluid Power Transmission 3 quality, application-oriented education producing professionals who can
1
IDIS 424 Purchasing Applications in Distribution 3 effectively contribute to leadership, the advancement of manufacturing
IDIS 433 Industrial Sales Force Development
1
3 and mechanical engineering technology, and improved performance
of industrial endeavors. The educational mission is complemented
IDIS 464 Distributor Operations and Financial 3
1 by applied research and the development of new interdisciplinary
Management
technology that mutually benefits the university and its industrial,
governmental, and academic collaborators. The people in the program
Spring are committed to providing service and leadership in the promotion and
1
IDIS 434 The Quality Process in Distribution 3 advancement of the University and the profession.
1
IDIS 444 Ethics and Leadership in Distribution 3
IDIS 450 Analytics for Distribution Operation
1
3
Program Educational Objectives
6 The MMET program prepares students who after a few years after
Directed elective 4
3, 5 graduation:
Semester Credit Hours 16 • Demonstrate manufacturing and mechanical technical knowledge,
problem solving skills, and implementation skills for careers in
design, installation, operations, technical sales, or service functions in
5
Students in Industrial Distribution satisfy the 3 hour social and industry;
behavioral sciences by taking ECON 202 as a required course. • Demonstrate increasing level of leadership and responsibility;
Instead, IDIS students must take a 3 hour course from the Language, • Exhibit both immediate and sustainable productivity in a dynamic
Philosophy, and Culture list. They may also use this course to satisfy work environment.
one of their ICD courses.
6
See a departmental advisor for a list of acceptable directed electives Program Requirements
and technical electives.
7 The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering,
Completion of ENGL 104, MATH 151, MATH 152, CHEM 107/117, and
PHYS 218 with a C or better required.
397
engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear Second Year

engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering. Fall Semester
The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering Credit
in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/ Hours
CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also 1
MMET 105 Engineering Graphics 2
requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting 1
MMET 181 Manufacturing and Assembly Processes I 3
Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering Select one from: 3
should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that COMM 203 Public Speaking
many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are 1
MMET 206 Nonmetallic Materials 3
met. 1
3
First Year University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
Credit Spring
Hours 1
1
MMET 207 Metallic Materials 3
1
MMET 275 Mechanics for Technologists 3
1,2
MMET 281 Manufacturing and Assembly Processes II 3
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4 1
1
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 ISEN 302 Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects 2
3 1
3
1,4
Students Fall
CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1 ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3
1
Students Laboratory PHIL 482
1
ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2 IDIS 300 Industrial Electricity
1,6
4
1
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4 MMET 303 Fluid Mechanics and Power
1,6
4
1
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 MMET 376 Strength of Materials
1,6
4
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 MMET 380 Computer-Aided Manufacturing
1,6
3
Total Semester Credit Hours 33 Spring
1,6
1 MMET 320 Quality Assurance 3
A grade of C or better is required. 1,6
2 MMET 361 Product Design and Solid Modeling 3
Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results 1,6
MMET 363 Mechanical Design Applications I 3
1,6
be at a higher or lower level. MMET 383 Manufacturing Information Systems 4
3 8
Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 High Impact Experience 0
must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours ENTC 399 High Impact Experience
from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for 1,5,7
Technical elective (p. 800) 3
Fourth Year
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral Fall
1,6
sciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy and MMET 370 Thermodynamics for Technologists 4
culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the 1,6
MMET 402 Inspection Methods and Procedures 3
approved list of international and cultural diversity courses. MMET 410 Manufacturing Automation and Robotics
1,6
3
4
BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may MMET 429 Managing People and Projects in a 3
be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and Technological Society
1,6
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for 1,6
MMET 463 Mechanical Design Applications II 3
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or Semester Credit Hours 16
CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Spring
1,6
MMET 412 Production and Inventory Planning 3
1,6
MMET 422 Manufacturing Technology Projects 2
398 Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology - BS
1,5
Technical elective (advisor approved) 3 The program educational objectives of the BS MXET degree program are
3
6 to produce graduates who, within two to five years after graduation, will:
Semester Credit Hours 14 • Possess and demonstrate technical knowledge of the design,
Total Semester Credit Hours 95 manufacture, sales, and service of complex systems that span
multiple engineering technology disciplines.
5
See departmental advisor for a list of approved technical electives. • Demonstrate increasing level of leadership and responsibility.
Students interested in Co-op may use ENGR 385 for up to 3 semester
• Exhibit productivity in a dynamic work environment through a
credit hours. ENTC 485 is not for general use as a technical elective.
commitment to lifelong learning.
6
Completion of ENGL 104, MATH 151, MATH 152,
• Exhibit a commitment to professional ethics in their professional
CHEM 107/CHEM 117, and PHYS 218 with a C or better required.
career.
7
Must be a 300- or 400-level course in MMET or other technical area
and should be selected in consultation with a student’s advisor. A continuous cycle of assessment and program improvement is used
8
All students are required to complete a high-impact experience in to ensure that these objectives are being met. Through interactions
order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is with industry and academic partners, the Multidisciplinary Engineering
available in the ETID advising office. Technology program offers a state-of-the-art curriculum that produces
successful graduates.
The curriculum lists the minimum number of classes required for
MXET Focus Areas
graduation. Additional courses may be taken.
As discussed above, the MXET degree supports a 29-hour focus area
Total Program Hours 128 allowing the student to apply their technical knowledge to specific areas
Multidisciplinary Engineering of interest. Currently, the degree supports a focus in Mechatronics

preparing students to design, develop and support products and systems
Technology - BS that combine mechanical, electronic, communication, control, and
embedded computing principles.
Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology (MXET) prepares students for
careers requiring an understanding of technical problems and systems Additional MXET focus areas are currently being identified and will be
that combine principles from two or more engineering technology available in the future.
disciplines. The degree is designed to be flexible giving the student
a strong background in electronic and mechanical systems and then Program Requirements
augmented with a 29-hour focus area. Graduates of the program receive The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering,
a rigorous technical education and typically take engineering and biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering,
technology positions appropriate to their focus area of study. The MXET computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems
curriculum is based on a strong underpinning of engineering math engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering,
and science courses followed by a core technical sequence. This core manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical
includes both mechanical and electronic fundamentals, principles and engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear
design concepts. Throughout their curriculum, students work on multiple engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering.
open-ended projects to design, implement, test, and evaluate mechanical The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering
and electronic hardware and software systems. One of the most unique in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/
aspects of the Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology program is that CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also
almost every technical course provides a hands-on laboratory experience requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting
using facilities equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and industry- of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
standard design and analysis software. The technical curriculum is Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering
augmented with courses in written/oral communications and technical should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that
project management. A team-based industry-sponsored capstone many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in
design sequence provides a challenging opportunity to apply technical, any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however,
managerial, and communications skills to solving a real-world problem. should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are
met.
MXET Program Mission
First Year
The Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology Program at Texas A&M Fall Semester
University prepares graduates for immediate impact and long-term Credit
career success by providing a real-world experiential education coupled Hours
with personalized undergraduate experiences in mechanical, electronic, ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric
1
3
control and computer systems, as well as engineering design and 1
development. 1,2
1
MXET Program Educational Objectives 3
399
Spring Select one: 3

CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3 ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
1,4
Students COMM 203 Public Speaking
CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1 COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
1
Students Laboratory
1
Spring
1
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4 1
ESET 359 Electronic Instrumentation 4
1
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 1,6
ESET 369 Embedded Systems Software 4
3
MMET 363 Mechanical Design Applications I 3
Semester Credit Hours 17 MXET 300 Mechatronics I – Mobile Robotic Systems 3
1,6
7
1 High Impact Experience 0
2 ENTC 399 High Impact Experience
Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results 3
be at a higher or lower level. Semester Credit Hours 17
3
1
from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for ESET 419 Engineering Technology Capstone I 3
more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from or MMET 429 or Managing People and Projects in a
American history, and 6 from government/political science. The Technological Society
required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be ESET 462 Control Systems
1,6
4
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral 1,6,8
Mechatronics II 3
sciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy and 1,5
culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the Technical Elective 2
4
BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may Spring
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus ESET 420 Engineering Technology Capstone II
1
2
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or or MMET 422 or Manufacturing Technology Projects
CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. 3
1,5
Second Year Technical Elective 2

Credit Total Semester Credit Hours 94
Hours
5
ESET 210 Circuit Analysis
1
4 See a departmental advisor for a list of approved electives.
6
ESET 219 Digital Electronics
1
4 Meets the 29 hr Mechatronics focus area requirements.
7
MMET 207 Metallic Materials
1
3 All students are required to complete a high-impact experience in
1 order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is
MMET 275 Mechanics for Technologists 3
1,5 available in the ETID advising office.
Mathematics Elective 3 8
This is a new course, see a departmental advisor for the correct
Semester Credit Hours 17 course number.
Spring
1 This curriculum lists the minimum number of classes required for
ESET 269 Embedded Systems Development in C 3
1 graduation. Additional courses may be taken.
ESET 350 Analog Electronics 4
1,6
MMET 303
MMET 376
Fluid Mechanics and Power
Strength of Materials
1,6
4
4
3
3 Embedded Systems Integration -

Third Year
Minor
Fall Our cars, cell phones, even every-day appliances operate based on small
ESET 349 Microcontroller Architecture
1,6
4 “computers” that sense the environment, make decisions, and control
1,6 operations; essentially making our devices “smart.” These "computers"
MMET 361 Product Design and Solid Modeling 3
1
or embedded processors/microcontrollers are a fundamental component
MMET 370 Thermodynamics for Technologists 4 in most modern products and systems and are used across a wide range
1
MMET 375 Applied Dynamic Systems 3
400 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
of industries that include medical, oil/gas, process control, automotive, 1. Graduates will be successful in improving operations by solving
communications, and quality of life. complex industrial engineering problems.
2. Graduates will demonstrate professional leadership.
The Embedded Systems Integration minor offered by the Department
3. Graduates will be instilled with the motivation and ability to
of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution teaches students
accomplish professional life-long learning.
about embedded systems hardware and software development and how
these systems are used in modern products. The minor requires five The undergraduate program in Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M
courses (18 hours) and is available to not only engineering students but University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of
also students outside the College of Engineering who are interested in ABET, www.abet.org.
studying technology and understanding the devices that power our lives.
Industrial Engineering students may participate in the Undergraduate
Students interested in an Embedded Systems Integration minor should Minor Program offered by Texas A&M. This program is usually comprised
see an advisor in Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution for of 15 to 18 hours, some of which may be substituted as technical
more information. electives. The most common minors are math, business and economics.
The department also has a Fast Track Program for academically qualified
Program Requirements students who want to take selected graduate courses and receive both
Code Title Semester Credit graduate and undergraduate credit by meeting specific requirements. The
Hours department encourages students to participate in industrial internships
or the Cooperative Education Program to acquire practical experience
ESET 219 Digital Electronics 4
to complement their industrial engineering education. Internships are
ESET 269 Embedded Systems Development in 3 generally encouraged during the summer months only. Students who
C participate in the Co-op program during three academic semesters may
ESET 333 Product Development 3 count the three credit hours as a technical elective in their curriculum.
ESET 349 Microcontroller Architecture 4
Graduate degrees including the Master of Science (MS), Master of
ESET 369 Embedded Systems Software 4
Engineering (M.Eng.), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are also offered
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 by the department in addition to the Bachelor of Science in Industrial
Engineering. For graduate degree information, please see the Texas A&M
University Graduate Catalog.
Department of Industrial and Before commencing course work in the major, students must be admitted
Systems Engineering
Industrial engineering is an engineering discipline devoted to the

Faculty
design, installation, improvement and control of integrated systems Banerjee, Amarnath P, Professor
of people, materials, and facilities in a wide range of organizations Industrial & Systems Eng
that produce goods or render services. Like other engineering fields, PHD, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1999
industrial engineering is concerned with solving problems through the
application of specialized knowledge in mathematics and science, Bennett, George K, Senior Professor
as well as the principles of engineering. An important characteristic Industrial & Systems Eng
of industrial engineering is its systems approach to integrate the PHD, Texas Tech University, 1970
basic resources of production and service systems and other relevant
Bukkapatnam, Satish T, Professor
resources, such as information and energy, in such a way as to create
Industrial & Systems Eng
a smooth, efficient and competitive operation within an enterprise.
Industrial and systems engineers are needed in virtually all types of
enterprises, ranging from industries such as manufacturing, distribution, Butenko, Sergiy I, Professor
logistics, transportation, and construction; service sectors such as health Industrial & Systems Eng
care, telecommunications, retail, banking, and engineering consulting to PHD, University of Florida, 2003
government agencies, military, and non-profit organizations.
Curry, Guy L, Senior Professor
The mission of the Industrial Engineering program is to serve the state, Industrial & Systems Eng
nation, and global community by educating industrial engineering PHD, University of Arkansas, 1971
students to be well founded in engineering fundamentals and to have the
knowledge and skills required to design, develop, improve, implement and Ding, Yu, Professor
control sophisticated production and service systems in an environment Industrial & Systems Eng
characterized by complex technical and social challenges. Throughout PHD, University of Michigan, 2001
this educational process, students will be instilled with the highest
standards of professional and ethical behavior. It is the intent of the Elwany, Alaa Mohamed H, Assistant Professor
undergraduate industrial engineering program to equip its graduates to Industrial & Systems Eng
achieve the following accomplishments a few years after graduation: PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009
401
Erraguntla, Madhav, Associate Professor of the Practice Wang, Shiren, Associate Professor
Industrial & Systems Eng Industrial & Systems Eng
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996 PHD, Florida State University, 2006
Feldman, Richard M, Senior Professor Wortman, Martin A, Professor

PHD, Northwestern University, 1975 PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988
Ferris, Thomas K, Associate Professor Zeng, Li, Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Michigan, 2010 PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2009
Gautam, Natarajan, Professor Zhang, Xudong, Professor

PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1997 PHD, University of Michigan, 1997
Graul, Michael H, Associate Professor of the Practice Zou, Na, Instructional Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1995 PHD, Arizona State University, 2015
Johnson, Andrew L, Associate Professor Majors

PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006 • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (p. 401)
Kianfar, Kiavash, Associate Professor Minors

PHD, North Carolina State University, 2007 • Industrial Engineering Minor (p. 403)
Mayer, Richard J, Adjunct Professor Certificates

• Data Center Operations Engineering Certificate (p. 403)
• Engineering Systems Management Certificate (p. 403)
Moreno Centeno, Erick, Associate Professor
Industrial Engineering - BS
The four-year curriculum in industrial engineering at Texas A&M
Ntaimo, Lewis, Associate Professor is designed to provide students with a solid basis in mathematics
Industrial & Systems Eng and science, as well as in engineering economics, manufacturing
PHD, University of Arizona, 2004 systems, production and inventory control, operations research, quality
engineering, simulation, human factors and informatics. The program
Pei, Zhijian, Professor
culminates with a senior design course in which students apply principles
and knowledge acquired through the curriculum to an actual industrial
problem.
Sagapuram, Dinakar, Assistant Professor
Industrial & Systems Eng Program Requirements
PHD, Purdue University, 2013 The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering,
Sasangohar, Farzan, Assistant Professor
PHD, University of Toronto, 2015
Smith, Donald R, Senior Associate Professor engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear
Industrial & Systems Eng engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering.
PHD, University of Arkansas, 1973 The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering
Valdez Flores, Ciriaco, Professor of the Practice CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also
Industrial & Systems Eng requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1987 of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
Vazquez, Jose A, Lecturer should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that
Industrial & Systems Eng many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in
MA, University of Iowa, 1986 any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however,
met.
402 Industrial Engineering - BS
First Year ISEN 230 Informatics for Industrial Engineers 3

Fall Semester MEEN 221 Statics and Particle Dynamics 3
Credit MEEN 222/ Materials Science 3
Hours MSEN 222
1
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3
1 3
ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I 2 University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
1,2
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4 Semester Credit Hours 18
1
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 Third Year
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 Fall
Semester Credit Hours 16 ISEN 310 Uncertainty Modeling for Industrial 3
Spring Engineering
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3 ISEN 320 Operations Research I 3
1,4
Students MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1 ECEN 215 Principles of Electrical Engineering 3
1
Students Laboratory
ISEN 330 Human Systems Interaction 3
1
1
Spring
1
ISEN 340 Operations Research II 3
3
ISEN 350 Quality Engineering 3
Semester Credit Hours 17 ISEN 355 System Simulation 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 33 ISEN 370 Production Systems Engineering 3
3
A grade of C or better is required. 6
2 High Impact Experience 0
will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may ISEN 399 Professional Development
be at a higher or lower level. Semester Credit Hours 15
3
from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for Technical electives
5
9
more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from 3
required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be Semester Credit Hours 15
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral Spring
sciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy and ISEN 460 Capstone Senior Design 3
culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3
approved list of international and cultural diversity courses. PHIL 482
4
BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may Technical electives
5
9
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus Total Semester Credit Hours 95
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or 5
CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. A total of 18 hours of technical electives is required, of which 12
hours must be industrial engineering courses. The choice of courses
Second Year to be taken must be made in consultation with the student’s advisor
and/or the Industrial Engineering Advising Office.
Fall Semester 6
Credit All students are required to complete a high-impact experience in
Hours order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is
available in the INEN advising office.
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3 The Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering requires a grade
MMET 181 Manufacturing and Assembly Processes I 3 of C or better for required industrial engineering (ISEN) courses. If a
CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C 4 course is repeated, only the most recent grade is used in fulfilling this
ISEN 210 Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering 4 requirement.
Design
Semester Credit Hours 17 Total Program Hours 128
Spring
403
Industrial Engineering - Minor CSCE 438 Distributed Objects Programming

CSCE 444 Structures of Interactive
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers a minor in Information
Industrial Engineering. CSCE 470 Information Storage and Retrieval
ECEN 455 Digital Communications
MEEN 421 Thermal-Fluids Analysis and Design
Code Title Semester Credit MEEN 436 Principles of Heating, Ventilating
Hours and Air Conditioning
ISEN 310 Uncertainty Modeling for Industrial 3 MEEN 461 Heat Transfer
Engineering ISEN 314
ISEN 320 Operations Research I 3 ISEN 411 Engineering Management
ISEN 370 Production Systems Engineering 3 Techniques
Select two of the following: 6 ISEN 414 Total Quality Engineering
ISEN 230 Informatics for Industrial Engineers ISEN 421
ISEN 330 Human Systems Interaction ISEN 489 Special Topics in...
ISEN 340 Operations Research II Total Semester Credit Hours 13
ISEN 350 Quality Engineering
ISEN 355 System Simulation
Engineering Systems Management -
Certificate
In many areas of government and industry there is a significant
Data Center Operations Engineering - need for undergraduate engineering students that possess the
requisite knowledge and skill sets pertaining to engineering systems
Certificate management in addition to their basic engineering discipline. With the

rapid acceleration of technology through innovation on a global basis,
With the rapid acceleration of technology through innovation on a industries recognize the need for young engineers who possess base line
global basis, industries recognize the need for young engineers who knowledge in areas of management and an understanding of the system
possess base line knowledge in areas of data system management level of complex engineered systems. This certificate program includes a
and an understanding of the system level of complex data center set of courses to assure students develop this knowledge and skill set.
processing systems. In both government and industry there is a
growing need for undergraduate engineering students that possess the Program Requirements
requisite knowledge and skill sets pertaining to complex data systems
management and this certificate program includes a set of courses to
Hours
assure students develop this knowledge and skill set. Completion of this
certificate requires completion of the following educational outcomes: ISEN 411 Engineering Management 3
Techniques
1. to know and apply principles of engineering management ISEN 440 Systems Thinking 3
2. to understand principles of systems level engineering and their Select two of the following: 6
application to specific data center system operations ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles
3. to be able to go beyond understanding concepts and demonstrate AERO 426 Space System Design
appropriate usage of systems engineering principles in a design
CHEN 461 Process Dynamics and Control
context
CVEN 402 Engineered Environmental Systems
For additional information, contact the Data Center Operations ECEN 420 Linear Control Systems
Engineering Certificate coordinator or Engineering Academic and Student ECEN 460 Power System Operation and
Affairs, EABB, (979) 845-7200. Control
ISEN 414 Total Quality Engineering
ISTM 209 Business Information Systems
Code Title Semester Credit Concepts
Hours MEEN 441 Design of Mechanical Components
ISEN 440 Systems Thinking 3 and Systems
Select one of the following: 4 MGMT 209 Business, Government and Society
CSCE 110 Programming I MGMT 309 Survey of Management
CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science PETE 325 Petroleum Production Systems
Concepts and Programming
CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C
404 Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Department of Materials Science and dramatically altered, such as multiviscosity oil, with a viscosity that
varies with temperature.)
Engineering Related research involves developing smaller and more reliable
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is jointly operated components, such as ferromagnetic activators acting as tiny machines
by the College of Engineering and College of Science. in military and other applications. In aerospace engineering, materials
scientists are developing airframe and fuselage materials with high
The department offers Master of Science, Master of Engineering and strength-to-weight ratios, as well as developing smart materials into
Ph.D. degrees and has more than 100 graduate students currently integrated sensors and actuators for reconfigurable wings and other
in the program who are working on a wide range of materials-related adaptive structures.
interdisciplinary research projects. This multidisciplinary department
includes faculty members from several disciplines, including aerospace For more information, visit the Department of Materials Science and
engineering, biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, Engineering (http://engineering.tamu.edu/materials) website.
chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear
engineering and physics. Many of today's most pressing scientific Faculty
problems stem from the limitations of materials currently available, and Arroyave, Raymundo, Professor
this department is at the forefront of new knowledge and discovery at Materials Science And Engineering
Texas A&M University. PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004
What is Materials Science and Engineering? Cagin, Tahir, Professor

Materials science and engineering involves the characterization of Materials Science And Engineering
the physical and chemical properties of solid materials—metals and PHD, Clemson University, 1998
alloys, ceramics, magnetic materials, polymers, optical materials,
semiconductors, superconductors, and composites—for the purpose Case, Raymundo P, Professor of the Practice
of using, changing, or enhancing inherent properties to create or Materials Science And Engineering
improve end products. Materials science and engineering involves PHD, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, 2002
examining how the microstructure (crystalline or amorphous) of a
Castaneda-Lopez, Homero, Associate Professor
material can be changed to influence the strength, electrical conductivity,
Materials Science And Engineering
optical, or magnetic properties of a material. This field is inherently
multidisciplinary, encompassing mechanical, chemical, biomedical, civil,
electrical, and aerospace engineering; physics; and chemistry. Creasy, Terry S, Associate Professor
Materials science comprises the study of materials from the macro to the
PHD, University of Delaware, 1997
atomic scale—from highway building materials to carbon nanotubes—but,
independent of scale, the study of materials is concerned fundamentally Demkowicz, Michal J, Associate Professor
with the effect of structure and chemistry on the properties of materials. Materials Science And Engineering
Materials have historically been so important that different eras of PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005
civilization were named according to the materials from which tools
were fabricated; for example, the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Hartwig, Karl T, Professor
Iron Age. The development of the semiconductor spawned the modern Materials Science And Engineering
era of information technology often called the Silicon Age. Advances in PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1977
materials science might make this new millennium the Biomaterials/
Karaman, Ibrahim, Professor
Nanomaterials/Optical Materials Age.
What do Materials Scientists and Engineers do? PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2000
In industry, materials scientists and engineers work with natural or Lendlein, Andreas, Professor
synthetic materials and, most often, with combinations of materials, to Materials Science And Engineering
improve existing products or to develop novel products. For instance, at PHD, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, 1996
Intel, the developer of the processing chip used in most PCs, materials
scientists optimize the materials used in chip packaging, balancing Ma, Ji, Lecturer
differing coefficients of thermal expansion, head dissipation, brittleness Materials Science And Engineering
and compliancy, and cost for optimum performance and economic PHD, Texas A&M University, 2012
feasibility.
Needleman, Alan, Distinguished Professor
Other materials scientists are on the forefront of the revolution in Materials Science And Engineering
biotechnology, developing materials for the components of artificial PHD, Harvard University, 1971
joints, heart valves, and other replacement body parts. Smart materials
show a tremendous potential in medical and dental applications, such Pharr, George M, Professor
as compressible stents that reform to their intended shape upon contact Materials Science And Engineering
with body heat once inserted into an artery, ceramic cement for bone PHD, Stanford University, 1979
repair, or shape-memory alloys to correct misplaced teeth or spine
curvature. (Smart materials have one or more properties that can be
405
Qian, Xiaofeng, Assistant Professor Program Requirements

PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008 Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Radovic, Miladin, Associate Professor
Select at least two of the following: 6
MEEN 467 Mechanical Behavior of Materials
PHD, Drexel University, 2001
MSEN 310 Structure of Materials
Shamberger, Patrick J, Assistant Professor MSEN 420 Polymer Science
MSEN 460 Properties of Functional Materials
PHD, University of Washington, 2010 1, 2
Select up to three of the following: 9
Srivastava, Ankit, Assistant Professor MEEN 458 Processing and Characterization of
Materials Science And Engineering Polymers
PHD, University of North Texas, 2013 MEEN 471 Elements of Composite Materials
Su, Hung-Jue, Professor MSEN 410 Materials Processing

Materials Science And Engineering MSEN 489 Special Topics In... (Fundamentals
PHD, University of Michigan, 1988 of Ceramics)
MSEN 489 Special Topics In... (Fundamentals
Sukhishvili, Svetlana A, Professor of Corrosion)
MSEN 489 Special Topics In... (Nanoscience
PHD, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1989
and Nanomaterials)
MSEN 491 Research
Minors
• Materials Science and Engineering Minor (p. 405)
1
Upon consultation with the materials science faculty advisor, up to 2
Materials Science and Engineering - upper-level technical electives in the student's major department may
Minor 2
be accepted in place of these courses.
Or additional courses from first list.
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering minor (http://
engineering.tamu.edu/materials/academics/degrees/undergraduate/ Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses.
minor) degree program is designed to provide a strong materials science
Student must achieve an overall GPA of 2.5 in approved minor courses.
educational program for undergraduate science and engineering majors
and to integrate a materials focus into their undergraduate training.
It is intended for students who are interested in broadening their Department of Mechanical
undergraduate major program of study to incorporate a fundamental
understanding of materials processing and structure–property
Engineering
relationships to complement their major degree. Students will have Mechanical engineering is a highly diversified profession. The
the flexibility to select relevant coursework in order to customize this mechanical engineer designs machines, devices, various products
program of study to best suit the particular student’s intended area of and control systems, and works with the generation, conversion,
focus through consultation with an MSEN faculty advisor. transmission, and utilization of mechanical and thermal power.
Assignments often include analysis and synthesis of mechanical,
The minor program in materials science and engineering consists of a thermal, and fluid systems. Mechanical engineers are also responsible
minimum of five (5) three-hour courses for a total of 15 credit hours, with for characterization, specification, and analysis of materials used
up to six credit hours in materials courses within their major. All students in design and manufacturing. Manufacturing systems, robotics,
are required to have completed a prerequisite, such as MSEN 222/ electromechanical devices, and control systems are also the purview
MEEN 222—Materials Science, or MSEN 201—Introduction to Materials of the mechanical engineer. Graduates in mechanical engineering are
Science (or an equivalent course)—prior to applying for the minor. Two among the most versatile engineers and enjoy professional employment
(2) three-hour courses (six credit hours) are selected from a list of in industry, government, consulting, and research organizations. The
core MSEN undergraduate courses. The remaining three courses (nine undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M
credit hours) are selected from upper-level materials focused technical University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of
electives. With the permission of the MSEN faculty advisor, students may ABET, www.abet.org.
substitute up to two technical electives with courses from their major
department with a primary focus on materials science and engineering. The work of mechanical engineers varies from general engineering
Completion of the minor will be recorded on the student’s university to numerous, narrow specialties, as required by the wide variety
transcript. of employers. A general list, though not in any way exhaustive, of
the areas of professional employment opportunities available to
For more information, visit the Department of Materials Science and mechanical engineers includes: design, construction, controls, materials
Engineering website (http://engineering.tamu.edu/materials). specification and evaluation, analysis of thermal systems, fluid and solid
mechanics, manufacturing, plant engineering, research and development,
406 Department of Mechanical Engineering
and technical sales. Many mechanical engineers are promoted to of basic theory courses complemented by laboratory experiences in
management and administrative positions as well. dynamic systems and controls, design, experimentation, fluid mechanics,
heat transfer, manufacturing, and materials. Elective courses are offered
The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to serve the in numerous areas including air conditioning, automotive engineering,
students of Texas A&M University, the State of Texas, and the nation by: computer-aided design, control systems, corrosion, energy conversion,
internal combustion engines, manufacturing, materials, mechanical
• providing quality education that is well-grounded in the fundamental
design, polymers, mechatronics, metallurgy, power generation, robotics,
principles of engineering, fostering innovation and preparing
stress analysis, fluid mechanics, turbomachinery, and others. The
students for leadership positions and successful careers in industry,
selection of elective courses is dictated by the interests and goals of the
government, and academia;
student, working with departmental advisors and within the curriculum
• advancing the knowledge base of mechanical engineering to support guidelines.
the competitiveness of existing industry and to spawn new economic
development in Texas and the nation through active involvement in Many students enhance their education by participating in cooperative
basic and applied research in a global context; and education and/or professional internships, which offer opportunities
• successfully pursue life-long learning and advanced study for employment in engineering positions while working toward a
opportunities, and subsequently contribute to the development of degree. Numerous study abroad programs are also available for gaining
advanced concepts and leading edge technologies. experience and perspectives in the international arena. Participation in
student chapters of professional and honor societies provides leadership
The objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program are to produce opportunities, collegial activities, and learning experiences outside
graduates who will: the classroom. Many students also participate in research projects
through individual directed studies courses with a professor. The
• have successful careers, and become leaders, in industry and the
mechanical engineering program culminates with a senior capstone
public sector;
design course sequence highlighted by real-life projects sponsored by
• appropriately apply acquired knowledge, work well with other people, various industries. Students benefit from the challenges and gratification
effectively communicate ideas and technical information, and that come through direct interaction with practicing engineers.
continue to learn and improve; and
• successfully pursue advanced studies, if they so to the major or have the approval of the department.
choose, opportunities, and subsequently contribute to the
development of advanced concepts and leading edge technologies. Faculty
Allaire, Douglas L, Assistant Professor
The educational outcomes for the Mechanical Engineering program are
that students will attain:
• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and
Amini, Noushin, Visiting Assistant Professor
engineering;
• an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze
and interpret data;
• an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired Anand, Nagamangala, Professor
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, Mechanical Engineering
social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and PHD, Purdue University, 1983
sustainability;
Annamalai, Kalyan, Professor
• an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
• an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems; PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1975
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
• an ability to communicate effectively; Banerjee, Debjyoti, Professor
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of
societal context; Caton, Jerald A, Professor
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long Mechanical Engineering
learning; PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980
• a knowledge of contemporary issues; and
Charoenphol, Phapanin, Research Assistant Professor
• an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
DEN, University of Michigan, 2012
Mechanical engineers should possess a thorough understanding of
Childs, Dara W, Professor
engineering science as well as analytical and practical skills in one
of many basic mechanical engineering specialties. The mechanical
engineering curriculum at Texas A&M requires students to develop and
apply logical thinking, innovative approaches, and ethical standards as
a prerequisite for professional competence. The curriculum consists
407
Chowdhury, Shahla, Lecturer Hogan, Harry A, Professor

Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
MS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1984
MS, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, 2009
Hur, Pilwon, Assistant Professor
Claridge, David E, Professor Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010
Jacobs, Timothy J, Professor
Cope, Dale A, Associate Professor of the Practice Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, University of Michigan, 2005
PHD, Wichita State University, 2002
Kim, Haejune, Research Assistant Professor
Darbha, Swaroop V, Professor Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2014
Kim, Won-Jong, Associate Professor
Delgado, Adolfo, Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997
Kim, Yong-Joe, Associate Professor
Donnell, James M, Professor of the Practice Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, Purdue University, 2003
Kulatilaka, Waruna D, Associate Professor
Doron, Yuval, Lecturer Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, Purdue University, 2006
Lau, Sai C, Professor
Felts, Jonathan R, Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1980
Layton, Astrid C, Assistant Professor
Freed, Alan D, Professor Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014
Lee, Sungyon, Assistant Professor
Gonezen, Sevan, Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010
PHD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2011
Li, Ying, Associate Professor
Gopalswamy, Swaminathan, Professor of the Practice Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, University of Florida, 2007
Liang, Hong, Professor
Grunlan, Jaime C, Professor Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1992
Malak, Richard J, Associate Professor
Gu, Lili, Visiting Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008
PHD, Tsinghua University, China, 2015
McAdams, Daniel A, Professor
Haglund, John S, Senior Lecturer Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1999
McVay, Matilda W, Instructional Associate Professor
Hajimirza, Shima, Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996
Moreno, Michael R, Assistant Professor
Han, Je C, Distinguished Professor Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009
408 Mechanical Engineering - BS
Muliana, Hanifah, Professor Srinivasa, Arun R, Professor

PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2004 PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1991
Ozkan, Tanil, Instructional Assistant Professor Staack, David A, Associate Professor

DEN, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2014 PHD, Drexel University, 2008
Pagilla, Prabhakar R, Professor Suh, Chii-Der, Associate Professor

PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1996 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997
Palazzolo, Alan B, Professor Tai, Li-Jung, Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Virginia, 1981 PHD, University of Michigan, 2011
Pate, Michael B, Professor Tsenn, Joanna N, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, Purdue University, 1982 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2016
Petersen, Eric L, Professor Vinayak, Fnu, Assistant Professor

PHD, Stanford University, 1998 PHD, Purdue University, 2016
Pharr, George, Assistant Professor Wen, Sy-Bor, Associate Professor

PHD, Harvard University, 2014 PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 2006
Polycarpou, Andreas A, Professor Yu, Choongho, Associate Professor

PHD, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1994 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2004
Rajagopal, Kumbakonam, Distinguished Professor Majors

PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1978 • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (p. 408)
Rasmussen, Bryan P, Associate Professor Minors

PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005 • Analysis, Design and Management of Energy Conversion Systems
Minor (p. 411)
Rathinam, Sivakumar, Associate Professor • Control of Mechanical Systems Minor (p. 411)
Mechanical Engineering • Design and Simulation of Mechanical Systems Minor (p. 411)
Reddy, Junuthula N, Distinguished Professor Mechanical Engineering - BS

Mechanical engineering is a highly diversified profession. The
PHD, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1974
mechanical engineer designs machines, devices, various products
Ryu, Seok Chang, Assistant Professor and control systems, and works with the generation, conversion,
Mechanical Engineering transmission, and utilization of mechanical and thermal power.
PHD, Stanford University, 2013 Assignments often include analysis and synthesis of mechanical,
thermal, and fluid systems. Mechanical engineers are also responsible
Sanandres, Luis A, Professor for characterization, specification, and analysis of materials used
Mechanical Engineering in design and manufacturing. Manufacturing systems, robotics,
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1985 electromechanical devices, and control systems are also the purview
of the mechanical engineer. Graduates in mechanical engineering are
Saripalli, Srikanth, Associate Professor among the most versatile engineers and enjoy professional employment
Mechanical Engineering in industry, government, consulting, and research organizations. The
PHD, University of Southern California, 2007 undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M
University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of
Schobeiri, Taher M, Professor
ABET, www.abet.org.
PHD, Technische Universitat Darmstadt, Germany, 1979 The work of mechanical engineers varies from general engineering
to numerous, narrow specialties, as required by the wide variety
of employers. A general list, though not in any way exhaustive, of
409
the areas of professional employment opportunities available to of many basic mechanical engineering specialties. The mechanical
mechanical engineers includes: design, construction, controls, materials engineering curriculum at Texas A&M requires students to develop and
specification and evaluation, analysis of thermal systems, fluid and solid apply logical thinking, innovative approaches, and ethical standards as
mechanics, manufacturing, plant engineering, research and development, a prerequisite for professional competence. The curriculum consists
and technical sales. Many mechanical engineers are promoted to of basic theory courses complemented by laboratory experiences in
management and administrative positions as well. dynamic systems and controls, design, experimentation, fluid mechanics,
heat transfer, manufacturing, and materials. Elective courses are offered
The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to serve the in numerous areas including air conditioning, automotive engineering,
students of Texas A&M University, the State of Texas, and the nation by: computer-aided design, control systems, corrosion, energy conversion,
internal combustion engines, manufacturing, materials, mechanical
• providing quality education that is well-grounded in the fundamental
design, polymers, mechatronics, metallurgy, power generation, robotics,
principles of engineering, fostering innovation and preparing
stress analysis, fluid mechanics, turbomachinery, and others. The
students for leadership positions and successful careers in industry,
selection of elective courses is dictated by the interests and goals of the
government, and academia;
student, working with departmental advisors and within the curriculum
• advancing the knowledge base of mechanical engineering to support guidelines.
the competitiveness of existing industry and to spawn new economic
development in Texas and the nation through active involvement in Many students enhance their education by participating in cooperative
basic and applied research in a global context; and education and/or professional internships, which offer opportunities
• successfully pursue life-long learning and advanced study for employment in engineering positions while working toward a
opportunities, and subsequently contribute to the development of degree. Numerous study abroad programs are also available for gaining
advanced concepts and leading edge technologies. experience and perspectives in the international arena. Participation in
student chapters of professional and honor societies provides leadership
The objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program are to produce opportunities, collegial activities, and learning experiences outside
graduates who will: the classroom. Many students also participate in research projects
through individual directed studies courses with a professor. The
• have successful careers, and become leaders, in industry and the
mechanical engineering program culminates with a senior capstone
public sector;
design course sequence highlighted by real-life projects sponsored by
• appropriately apply acquired knowledge, work well with other people, various industries. Students benefit from the challenges and gratification
effectively communicate ideas and technical information, and that come through direct interaction with practicing engineers.
continue to learn and improve; and
• successfully pursue advanced studies, if they so to the major or have the approval of the department.
choose, opportunities, and subsequently contribute to the
development of advanced concepts and leading edge technologies. Program Requirements
The educational outcomes for the Mechanical Engineering program are
that students will attain:
• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering,
engineering; manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical
• an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear
and interpret data; engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering.
• an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,
social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability;
• an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering
• an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems; should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in
• an ability to communicate effectively; any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however,
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of
met.
societal context;
First Year
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long
Fall Semester
learning;
Credit
• a knowledge of contemporary issues; and Hours
• an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools 1
necessary for engineering practice. 1
1,2
Mechanical engineers should possess a thorough understanding of MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4
1
engineering science as well as analytical and practical skills in one PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
410 Mechanical Engineering - BS
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 MEEN 399 High Impact Experience for Mechanical
Semester Credit Hours 16 Engineers
1,4
Students Fall
CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1 Select one of the following: 3
1
Students Laboratory ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
1
ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2 ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
1
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4 COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
1 1
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 MEEN 344 Fluid Mechanics 3
3 1
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 MEEN 345 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 1
Semester Credit Hours 17 MEEN 357 Engineering Analysis for Mechanical 3
1
Total Semester Credit Hours 33 Engineers
MEEN 360 Materials and Manufacturing Selection in 3
1 1
A grade of C or better is required. Design
2
Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results MEEN 361 Materials and Manufacturing in Design 1
1
will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may Laboratory
be at a higher or lower level. MEEN 363 Dynamics and Vibrations
1
3
3
Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 Semester Credit Hours 17
Spring
more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from ISEN 302 Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects 2
1
American history, and 6 from government/political science. The MEEN 364 Dynamic Systems and Controls 3
1
required 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may be MEEN 368 Solid Mechanics in Mechanical Design 3
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral MEEN 381 Seminar 1
MEEN 461 Heat Transfer 3
MEEN 464 Heat Transfer Laboratory 1
3
be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and Semester Credit Hours 16
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) for Fourth Year
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus Fall
PHIL 482
MEEN 401 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 3
Second Year 1
Design
Fall Semester
MEEN 404 Engineering Laboratory 3
Credit
5
Hours Technical elective 3
MEEN 210 Geometric Modeling for Mechanical Design 2 STEM Course 3
1 Select one of the following:
1 MEEN 421 Thermal-Fluids Analysis and Design
MEEN 222/ Materials Science 3
MSEN 222 MEEN 431 Advanced System Dynamics and Controls
1
MEEN 225 Engineering Mechanics 3 MEEN 475 Materials in Design
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 6 Semester Credit Hours 15
Spring MEEN 402 Intermediate Design 3
1 5
CVEN 305 Mechanics of Materials 3 Technical elective 6
1
ECEN 215 Principles of Electrical Engineering 3 STEM Course 3
1
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3 Select one of the following:
1
MEEN 315 Principles of Thermodynamics 3 MEEN 475 Materials in Design
1
MEEN 260 Mechanical Measurements 3 MEEN 421 Thermal-Fluids Analysis and Design
Semester Credit Hours 15 MEEN 431 Advanced System Dynamics and Controls
Summer
6
411
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 mechanical engineering principles to broader engineering activities and
Semester Credit Hours 15 to provide non-MEEN students with a specialized aspect of mechanical
engineering to enhance their skillset and capabilities within their
Total Semester Credit Hours 95 discipline-specific field. Candidates for a Mechanical Engineering minor
5 must be high-achieving in their own discipline, with a minimum GPA of
Stem courses and technical elective: See the Mechanical Engineering
3.5. Students may apply for the minor as early as their fourth semester
Academic Advisor's Office for a list of approved courses.
6
of college but before their seventh semester of college. Students are
All students are required to complete a high-impact experience in responsible for the satisfying course pre-requisites (C or better) which
order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is may or may not apply toward the minor or the student's major degree(s).
available in the MEEN advising office.
This curriculum lists the minimum number of classes required for

graduation. Additional courses may be taken. Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Total Program Hours 128 MEEN 363 Dynamics and Vibrations 3
Analysis, Design and Management of MEEN 364

MEEN 431
Dynamic Systems and Controls
Advanced System Dynamics and
3
3
Energy Conversion Systems - Minor Controls
Select two from: 6
The objectives of the Mechanical Engineering minor-Analysis, Design and
MEEN 408 Introduction to Robotics
Management of Energy Conversion Systems- are to expand the working
knowledge of mechanical engineering principles to broader engineering MEEN 411 Mechanical Controls
activities and to provide non-MEEN students with a specialized aspect of MEEN 432 Automotive Engineering
mechanical engineering to enhance their skillset and capabilities within MEEN 433 Mechatronics
their discipline-specific field. Candidates for a Mechanical Engineering MEEN 434 Dynamics and Modeling of
minor must be high-achieving in their own discipline, with a minimum Mechatronic System
GPA of 3.5. Students may apply for the minor as early as their fourth
MEEN 459 Sound and Vibration Measurements
semester of college but before their seventh semester of college.
Students are responsible for the satisfying course pre-requisites (C or Total Semester Credit Hours 15
better) which may or may not apply toward the minor or the student's
major degree. Minimum of 6 hours at 300- to 400-level.
3.5 minimum overall GPA.

Prerequisites of required and elective courses must have a grade of 'C' or
better even if not counting toward degree or minor.
Hours
MEEN 344
MEEN 421
Fluid Mechanics
Thermal-Fluids Analysis and Design
3
3
Design and Simulation of Mechanical
MEEN 461 Heat Transfer 3 Systems - Minor
Select two from the following: 6
The objectives of the Mechanical Engineering minor-Design and
MEEN 410 Internal Combustion Engines Simulation of Mechanical Systems- are to expand the working knowledge
MEEN 436 Principles of Heating, Ventilating of mechanical engineering principles to broader engineering activities
and Air Conditioning and to provide non-MEEN students with a specialized aspect of
MEEN 437 Principles of Building Energy mechanical engineering to enhance their skillset and capabilities within
Analysis their discipline-specific field. Candidates for a Mechanical Engineering
MEEN 472 Gas Dynamics minor must be high-achieving in their own discipline, with a minimum
GPA of 3.5. Students may apply for the minor as early as their fourth
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 semester of college but before their seventh semester of college.
Students are responsible for the satisfying course pre-requisites (C or
Minimum of 6 hours at 300- to 400-level.
better) which may or may not apply toward the minor or the student's
3.5 minimum overall GPA. major degree(s).
Prerequisites of required and elective courses must have a grade of 'C' or Program Requirements
better even if not counting toward degree or minor.
Control of Mechanical Systems - MEEN 363 Dynamics and Vibrations

Hours
3
Minor MEEN 368 Solid Mechanics in Mechanical 3
Design
The objectives of the Mechanical Engineering minor-Control of
MEEN 475 Materials in Design 3
Mechanical Systems- are to expand the working knowledge of
Select two from: 6
412 Department of Nuclear Engineering
MEEN 441 Design of Mechanical Components 2. will conduct their professional activities with full recognition of
and Systems the choices and challenges implicit to their work, to its ethical
MEEN 442 Computer Aided Engineering dimensions, and to their implications for matters beyond their
immediate tasks;
MEEN 444 Finite Element Analysis in
Mechanical Engineering 3. will take the local, global, historical, social, economic, and political
settings into account in both their domestic and international
MEEN 460 Corrosion Engineering
endeavors; and
MEEN 467 Mechanical Behavior of Materials
4. will recognize and utilize both the accumulated body of results from
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 prior work and the continuing evolution of science and technology as
essential resources for the effective conduct of their work.
The nuclear engineering baccalaureate degree programs stress
3.5 minimum overall GPA.
engineering science fundamentals and mathematics. However,
Prerequisites of required and elective courses must have a grade of 'C' or considerable numbers of elective hours are available in the curriculum to
better even if not counting toward degree or minor. permit students to broaden their educations as desired.

Most of the facilities used in the MS and PhD programs are also used
in the undergraduate degree programs. These facilities make the
Department of Nuclear Engineering one of the best equipped in the United
Nuclear Engineering States. Texas A&M is now the only University in the United States with
Nuclear engineering deals with the application and utilization of nuclear two nuclear reactors on its campus.
processes and radiations. The use of nuclear energy for the production
of electrical power is a mature industry. Nuclear engineers work on
all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle and for many different types of
employers such as government and private labs, regulatory agencies,
reactor vendors, utilities and architect engineers. In addition, nuclear
Faculty
energy for space applications is a rapidly expanding field. Radionuclide Adams, Marvin L, Professor
technology in industry and medicine requires a large number of well- Nuclear Engineering
trained radiological health engineers. To supply qualified engineers, PHD, University of Michigan, 1986
the Department of Nuclear Engineering offers curricula leading to the
Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering and is accredited by Akabani, Gamal, Associate Professor
the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. Nuclear Engineering
The missions of the Department of Nuclear Engineering are:
Chirayath, Sunil, Research Associate Professor
• to produce high-quality graduates from the undergraduate through Nuclear Engineering
the doctoral levels to help meet the technical manpower needs of our PHD, University of Madras, India, 2005
state, region, nation, and the international community;
Ford, John R, Associate Professor
• to conduct research, including collaboration with research in related
Nuclear Engineering
fields, to advance the state of knowledge in these disciplines in
support of the needs of society; and
• to perform service in these disciplines for many constituencies Kee, Ernie J L, Associate Professor of the Practice
including our College and University, industry, government and Nuclear Engineering
national laboratories, professional organizations, and the public. BS, University of Idaho, 1978
In fulfilling these missions, the objective of the undergraduate program Kimber, Mark L, Assistant Professor
is to prepare students for success in their professional endeavors Nuclear Engineering
following the baccalaureate degree. These endeavors may include PHD, Purdue University, 2008
direct employment in the private or public sectors, graduate studies
in engineering or science, professional studies in medicine, business, Kirkland, Karen V, Associate Professor
law or public administration, service in the military, or entrepreneurial Nuclear Engineering
activities. To achieve this purpose, four principal educational objectives PHD, The University of Tokyo, 1999
are identified. Graduates of our Bachelor of Science program in Nuclear
Marianno, Craig M, Assistant Professor
Engineering:
Nuclear Engineering
1. will work on the challenges of maintenance, improvement, innovation, PHD, Oregon State University, 2000
education, and research in nuclear power and industrial utilization
McClarren, Ryan G, Associate Professor
of nuclear radiation and radionuclides. In this work, they will fulfill
Nuclear Engineering
independent assignments, engage in collaborations, and manage
the work of others with effective communications characterizing all
phases of their responsibilities;
413
McDeavitt, Sean M, Associate Professor CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also

Nuclear Engineering requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consisting
PHD, Purdue University, 1992 of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
Morel, Jim E, Professor should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that
Nuclear Engineering many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in
PHD, The University of New Mexico, 1979 any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however,
Nguyen, Thien, Research Assistant Professor
met.
Nuclear Engineering
PHD, Ritsumeikan University, 2010 First Year
Ostrovskaya, Natela G, Senior Lecturer Fall Semester
Nuclear Engineering Credit
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2005 Hours
1
Peddicord, Kenneth L, Professor 1
Nuclear Engineering 1,2
1
Poston, John W, Professor University Core Curriculum (p. 21)
3
3
Nuclear Engineering
PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1971
Spring
Ragusa, Jean C, Professor CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3
Nuclear Engineering 1,4
Students
PHD, Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, France, 2002 CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1
1
Students Laboratory
Shao, Lin, Professor
1
Nuclear Engineering ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2
1
PHD, University of Houston, 2001 MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
1
Tsvetkov, Pavel V, Associate Professor 3
Nuclear Engineering
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2002 Semester Credit Hours 17
Vaghetto, Rodolfo, Research Assistant Professor
Nuclear Engineering 1
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2013 2
Majors be at a higher or lower level.
3
• Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering (p. 413) Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3
Minors from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for
• Nuclear Engineering Minor (p. 414)
• Radiological Health Engineering Minor (p. 414)
Nuclear Engineering - BS
The Department of Nuclear Engineering offers a BS in Nuclear
Engineering. 4
Program Requirements be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and
The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering, CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus
biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical Second Year
414 Nuclear Engineering - Minor
3
MEEN 221 Statics and Particle Dynamics 3 University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
NUEN 101 Principles of Nuclear Engineering 1 Semester Credit Hours 17
NUEN 201 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering I 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 95
NUEN 265 Materials Science for Nuclear Energy 3
5
Applications Power Option alternative. Students who intend to work in the nuclear
3
3 power industry immediately upon completion of the BS degrees have
the option of substituting NUEN 460. If this choice is made, then the
student must also select NUEN 418 as a technical elective.
Spring 6
As approved by departmental advisor.
CVEN 305 Mechanics of Materials 3 7
ECEN 215 Principles of Electrical Engineering 3 order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3 available in the NUEN advising office.
MEEN 315 Principles of Thermodynamics 3
NUEN 302 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering II 3 Total Program Hours 128
Nuclear Engineering - Minor
7
NUEN 102 Nuclear Engineering Practice
Semester Credit Hours 15 The Department of Nuclear Engineering offers a minor in Nuclear
Third Year Engineering.
Fall
or ENGL 210 or Technical and Business Writing Code Title Semester Credit
MATH 309 Linear Algebra for Differential Equations 3 Hours
MEEN 344 Fluid Mechanics 3 NUEN 301 Nuclear Reactor Theory 3
NUEN 301 Nuclear Reactor Theory 3 NUEN 302 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering 3
NUEN 309/ Radiological Safety 3 II
SENG 309 NUEN 303 Nuclear Detection and Isotope 3
Technology Laboratory
NUEN 304 Nuclear Reactor Analysis 3
Spring
NUEN 405 Nuclear Engineering Experiments 3
ISEN 302 Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects 2
MEEN 461 Heat Transfer 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 15
NUEN 303 Nuclear Detection and Isotope Technology 3
Laboratory
NUEN 304
NUEN 329
Nuclear Reactor Analysis
Analytical and Numerical Methods
3
3
Radiological Health Engineering -
3
3 Minor
Semester Credit Hours 17 The Department of Nuclear Engineering offers a minor in Radiological
Fourth Year Health Engineering. Expanding and emerging nuclear applications
Fall have created a strong demand for specialists in radiological health
NUEN 405 Nuclear Engineering Experiments 3 engineering. Well-educated individuals are, and will be, required in
all aspects of the nuclear power industry from mining all the way to
NUEN 406 Nuclear Engineering Systems and Design 3
disposal of wastes from spent fuel. There are needs for radiological
NUEN 430 Computer Applications in Nuclear 3 health specialists in government, hospitals, educational institutions and
5
Engineering private industry. This program at Texas A&M is designed to give students
6
Technical elective 3 a broad background so they will be able to assume positions in any area
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 of the nuclear industry.
Spring
ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3 Code Title Semester Credit
PHIL 482 Hours
NUEN 410 The Design of Nuclear Reactors 4 NUEN 301 Nuclear Reactor Theory 3
NUEN 481 Seminar 1 NUEN 302 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering 3
6 II
NUEN Technical elective (p. 912) 3
6 NUEN 303 Nuclear Detection and Isotope 3
Technology Laboratory
415
NUEN 309/ Radiological Safety 3 4. Some graduates become professional engineers and members of
SENG 309 ocean engineering related professional societies.
Select one of the following: 3 5. Some graduates pursue graduate studies in ocean engineering and
NUEN 475 Environmental Nuclear Engineering related fields and receive post baccalaureate degrees.
NUEN 479 Radiation Protection Engineering The Department of Ocean Engineering is a two-campus department
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 with campuses located in College Station and Galveston, Texas.
The laboratory facilities accessible to the Department of Ocean
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. Engineering are among the most comprehensive in the nation for
testing offshore, dredging and coastal systems. The College Station
Department of Ocean Engineering facilities are located in the Reta and Bill Haynes ’46 Coastal Engineering
Laboratory, the Offshore Technology Research Center and the Civil
Ocean Engineering Engineering Laboratory Building. These facilities include a large deep
water wave basin, a towing tank and model dredge, a wave channel,
Ocean engineering is the application of basic engineering principles
fluid dynamics laboratory equipment, a shallow water wave basin and
to the analysis, design, construction, and management of systems
data acquisition systems. The facilities in Galveston include naval
that operate in the ocean environment or near shore. Typical ocean
architecture, fluid dynamics, and geotechnical experimental equipment,
engineering application areas include: beach protection and nourishment,
and two wave channels. The Galveston campus also provides access to
coastal structures and erosion, wave and current structure interaction,
the Gulf of Mexico through the use of small boats and research vessels
development of ocean energy resources, instrumentation for coastal
that are available for education and research. Additional information
and offshore measurements, marine dredging and dredged material
is available on the Department of Ocean Engineering website: http://
placement, ocean mining, offshore petroleum recovery, offshore
engineering.tamu.edu/ocean.
structures and vessels, marine hydrodynamics, marine risers, moored
and towed systems, numerical and physical modeling, ports and harbors, Before commencing course work in the major, students must be admitted
remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles, renewable to the major or have the approval of the department head.
ocean energy systems, search and salvage, suspended and dissolved
constituent transport, subsea pipelines and cables, seafloor pipeline Faculty
and umbilical layouts, flow assurance, submersible vehicles, sustainable
and resilient ocean systems, and underwater acoustics. Employment Carney, Sara E, Assistant Lecturer
opportunities exist with private industry, defense contractors, consulting Ocean Engineering
firms, and government agencies. Ocean engineering students are MS, Texas A&M University, 2016
encouraged to pursue summer internships and may participate in the
Falzarano, Jeffrey M, Professor
University cooperative education program and the study abroad program.
Ocean Engineering
The undergraduate program in ocean engineering in the Department
of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. Figlus, Jens, Assistant Professor
Ocean Engineering
The mission of the Ocean Engineering Program is to conduct research,
PHD, University of Delaware, 2010
serve the public, and educate students in a broad program of instruction
encompassing traditional and emerging areas of ocean engineering. Girimaji, Sharath S, Professor
Graduates are prepared for entering engineering practice, continuing Ocean Engineering
onto graduate study, life-long learning and professional development. PHD, Cornell University, 1990
Students develop a sense of professionalism and an appreciation
for the obligations of a professional engineer. The Program offers Gordon, Robert B, Senior Lecturer
ocean engineering continuing education activities for the people and Ocean Engineering
marine industry of the state, nation and international community. The PHD, University of Rhode Island, 1982
Program serves the public and engineering profession in Texas and
the nation through participation of faculty and students in public and Greer, Matthew N, Senior Lecturer
professional activities. Applied and fundamental research is conducted Ocean Engineering
that contributes to the better understanding of ocean engineering and MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1979
supports student educational development.
Horrillo, Juan J, Associate Professor
The program educational objectives of the Ocean Engineering Program Ocean Engineering
are; PHD, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2006
1. Graduates contribute to the ocean engineering profession and Kang, Heonyong, Research Assistant Professor
society. Ocean Engineering
2. Graduates gain employment in ocean engineering and related
engineering fields with private and government organizations. Kian, Rozita, Research Assistant Professor
3. Graduates advance to positions of increased responsibility and Ocean Engineering
develop professionally through training, technical conferences, and PHD, Middle East Technical University, 2015
continuing education activities.
416 Ocean Engineering - BS
Kim, Moohyun, Professor and underwater and moored system design. The technical elective
Ocean Engineering program provides students ability to develop some emphasis in
PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988 offshore, coastal, or underwater systems. The ocean engineering
curriculum includes courses in written communication skills, language,
Koola, Paul M, Professor of the Practice engineering ethics, philosophy and culture, social sciences and American
Ocean Engineering heritage to ensure a well-rounded education.
PHD, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 1991 Program Requirements
Na, Byoungjoon, Research Assistant Professor The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering,
Ocean Engineering biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering,
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010 computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems
Parihar, Arun, Lecturer
Ocean Engineering
MS, University of Houston, 2008
Perlin, Marc, Professor The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering
Ocean Engineering in that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/
PHD, University of Florida, 1989 CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also
Randall, Robert E, Professor of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.
Ocean Engineering Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering
PHD, University of Rhode Island, 1972 should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that
Rodriguez, Ignacio J, Distinguished Professor any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however,
Ocean Engineering should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are
PHD, Colorado State University, 1967 met.
Shaw, Surupa, Lecturer First Year

Ocean Engineering
Fall Semester
PHD, University of New Hampshire, 2015
Credit
Subramanian, Rahul, Lecturer Hours
1
Ocean Engineering ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
1
PHD, University of Michigan, 2012 ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I 2
1,2
Sweetman, John A, Professor 1
Ocean Engineering PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
3
PHD, Stanford University, 2001 University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
Wood, Amanda L, Instructional Assistant Professor
Spring
Ocean Engineering
PHD, University of Houston, 2010 CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3
1,4
Students
Majors CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering
1
1
Students Laboratory
• Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering (p. 416) 1
Ocean Engineering - BS
1
1
The basic science and mathematics include two semesters of physics University Core Curriculum (p. 21)
3
3
and one semester of chemistry with laboratories and mathematics
through differential equations and one course in statistics.
Fundamental engineering courses such as foundations in engineering, Total Semester Credit Hours 33
engineering statics, dynamics, materials, mechanics of deformable 1
bodies, thermodynamics or electrical engineering, geotechnical A grade of C or better is required.
2
engineering develop strong understanding of engineering basics. Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results
Courses that directly apply to ocean engineering include: coastal will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may
engineering, dynamics of ocean systems, engineering design of be at a higher or lower level.
offshore and coastal systems, fluid dynamics and fluid dynamics
laboratory, marine hydrodynamics, naval architecture, numerical
methods, ocean engineering laboratory, ocean engineering wave
mechanics, oceanography, offshore and coastal structures, underwater
acoustics, senior capstone design project, steel and concrete design,
417
3
Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 OCEN 399 Leadership and Experience (Leadership and
must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hours Experience)
from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for Semester Credit Hours 15
Fourth Year
Fall
met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral OCEN 400 Basic Coastal Engineering 3
sciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy and OCEN 402 Principles of Naval Architecture 3
culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the OCEN 403 Dynamics of Offshore Structures 3
approved list of international and cultural diversity courses. OCEN 406 Capstone Design I 1
4
BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may Technical elective II
4
3
be satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and 1
University Core Curriculum 3
CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plus Semester Credit Hours 16
CHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or Spring
CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. OCEN 407 Design of Ocean Engineering Facilities II 3
5
OCEN 410 Ocean Engineering Laboratory 2
Second Year 6
Technical elective III 3
Fall Semester
OCEN 401 Underwater Acoustics for Ocean Engineers 3
Credit
Hours OCEN 481 Seminar 1
5
OCEN 221 Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3 ENGR 482/ Ethics and Engineering 3
PHIL 482
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 95
OCEN 201 Introduction to Ocean Engineering 3 1

1
To be selected from the University Core Curriculum. Of the 18 hours
University Core Curriculum 3 shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 hours must be from
Semester Credit Hours 18 creative arts, 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from American
Spring history, 6 from government/political science. The require 6 hours
OCEN 213 Principles of Materials Engineering 3 from international and cultural diversity may be met by courses
satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral sciences, and
OCEN 214 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 3
American history requirements if they are also on the approved list of
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3 international and cultural diversity courses.
MEEN 315 Principles of Thermodynamics 3 2
Select from CVEN 446, OCEN 344.
or ECEN 215 or Principles of Electrical Engineering 3
1
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is
Semester Credit Hours 15 available in the OCEN advising office.
4
Third Year Select from OCEN 405, OCEN 408, OCEN 411.
5
Fall All students must take at least two courses in their major that
OCEN 261 Applied Numerical Methods 3 are designated as writing intensive (W). ENGR 482/PHIL 482 and
CVEN 311 Fluid Dynamics 3 OCEN 410 taken at Texas A&M satisfy this requirement.
6
OCEN 336 Fluid Dynamics Laboratory 1 This technical elective must be approved by the department head or
the undergraduate advisor. Technical electives are chosen from the
approved technical elective list.
OCNG 410 Physical Oceanography 3
1
University Core Curriculum 3 A grade of C or better is required in all required mathematics (MATH),
Semester Credit Hours 16 civil engineering (CVEN) and ocean (OCEN) engineering courses taken to
satisfy degree requirements.
Spring
OCEN 363
OCEN 265
Dynamics and Vibrations
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
3
3
or OCEN 415 or Offshore Structure Design Harold Vance Department of
Petroleum Engineering
OCEN 300 Ocean Engineering Wave Mechanics 3
OCEN 362 Hydromechanics 3
2
Technical Elective I 3 Petroleum Engineering is concerned primarily with the economic
3 extraction of oil, gas, and other natural resources from the earth. Oil
and gas is produced through the design, drilling and operation of wells
418 Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering
and well systems, and the integrated management of the underground Faculty
reservoirs in which the resources are found.
Abedi Mashhadimighani, Sara, Assistant Professor
The mission of the Petroleum Engineering Department is to create, Petroleum Engineering
preserve, integrate, transfer and apply petroleum engineering knowledge PHD, University of Southern California, 2012
and to enhance the human capability of its practitioners. The Petroleum
Engineering Program has two educational objectives: Akkutlu, Ibrahim Y, Associate Professor
• graduates will have the technical depth and breadth to be successful PhD, University of Southern California, 2002
professionals early in their careers; and
• graduates will have the broad technical knowledge and soft skills Barrufet, Maria A, Professor
needed to rise to positions of professional leadership. Petroleum Engineering
In essence, the goal of the Petroleum Engineering curriculum is to
provide a modern engineering education with proper balance between Bastian, Peter A, Professor of the Practice
fundamentals and practice, and to graduate engineers capable of being Petroleum Engineering
productive contributors immediately who are also prepared for life-long MS, Texas A&M University, 1983
learning. The curriculum includes study of:
Blasingame, Thomas A, Professor
• design and analysis of well systems and procedures for drilling and Petroleum Engineering
completing wells; PHD, Texas A&M University, 1989
• characterization and evaluation of subsurface geological formations Dattagupta, Akhil, Distinguished Professor
and their resources; Petroleum Engineering
• design and analysis of systems for producing, injecting and handling PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1992
fluids;
Dupriest, Fred E, Professor of the Practice
• application of reservoir engineering principles and practices for
optimizing resource development and management; and
• use of project economics and resource valuation methods for design
and decision making under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Gildin, Eduardo, Associate Professor
There is a heavy emphasis on mathematics, computer applications,
communication skills and interdisciplinary problem solving. As a result,
Aggie petroleum engineers are in high demand in the industry, and their Hasan, Abu Rashid, Professor
starting salaries are consistently among the top in the University and the Petroleum Engineering
nation. PHD, University of Waterloo, Canada, 1979
The department is well known for its curriculum, facilities and faculty, and Hascakir, Berna, Assistant Professor
its undergraduate program was recognized as one of the top petroleum Petroleum Engineering
engineering programs in the United States. The faculty comprises PHD, Middle East Technical University, 2008
more than 41 professors and lecturers, many of them widely known
and globally involved in the petroleum industry. Three (3) of the faculty Holditch, Stephen A, Professor
are members of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering
18 are Distinguished Members of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. PHD, Texas A&M University, 1976
The Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering
Jochen, John E, Senior Lecturer
Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Students must work as interns during the summer months; a minimum MS, Texas A&M University, 1993
of six weeks of approved experience is required for graduation. The
Kennedy, William D, Professor of the Practice
department also participates in the Cooperative Education Program.
In addition to the Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering, MS, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1982
the department also offers both masters and doctoral degrees, including MS, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1980
the Master of Science and Master of Engineering, and the Doctor of
Killough, John E, Professor
Philosophy and Doctor of Engineering (see the Texas A&M University
Graduate and Professional Catalog).
PHD, Rice University, 1986
Kim, Jihoon, Assistant Professor
419
King, Michael J, Professor Schubert, Jerome J, Associate Professor

Petroleum Engineering Petroleum Engineering
PHD, Syracuse University, 1980 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1999
Laprea Bigott, Marcelo, Professor of the Practice Sliva, Catherine A, Associate Professor of the Practice
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1979 BS, Texas A&M University, 1980
Lee, William J, Professor Sliva, Glenn M, Associate Professor of the Practice

PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1963 BS, Texas A&M University, 1981
Liang, Jenn T, Professor Smith, Terri S, Lecturer

PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1988 MA, California State University, Bakersfield, 1993
Maggard, Bryan, Senior Lecturer Valko, Peter P, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2000 PHD, Institute of Catalysis, 1981
McCain, William D, Visiting Professor Voneiff, George W, Professor of the Practice

PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1964 MS, Texas A&M University, 1992
McLeroy, Priscilla G, Professor of the Practice Weijermars, Rudy, Professor

MEN, Stanford University, 1986 PHD, University of Uppsala, Sweden, 1987
McVay, Duane A, Professor Wu, Kan, Assistant Professor

Moridis, George J, Professor Zhu, Ding, Professor

Morita, Nobuo, Professor Majors

PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1974 • Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering (p. 419)
Nascentes Alves, Ibere, Professor of the Practice Minors

PHD, University of Tulsa, 1991 • Petroleum Engineering Minor (p. 421)
Nasr-El-Din, Hisham A, Professor Certificates

• Energy Engineering Certificate (p. 421)
PHD, University of Saskatchewan, 1984
Nasrabadi, Hadi, Assistant Professor Petroleum Engineering - BS

PHD, Imperial College London, United Kingdom, 2006 The Department of Petroleum Engineering offers a BS in Petroleum
Engineering.
Noynaert, Samuel F, Assistant Professor
Petroleum Engineering Program Requirements
Rodrigues De Paula Lima, Heitor, Professor of the Practice biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering,
Petroleum Engineering computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systems
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1998 engineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering,
Schechter, David S, Associate Professor engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear
Petroleum Engineering engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering.
PHD, Brisol University, 1989 The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering
420 Petroleum Engineering - BS
of CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing

Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering GEOL 104 Physical Geology
1
4
any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, MEEN 221 Statics and Particle Dynamics 3
1
should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are PETE 225 Introduction to Drilling Systems 3
Spring
First Year
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours MEEN 315 Principles of Thermodynamics 3
1
3 PETE 311 Reservoir Petrophysics 4
3
1
1,2 Semester Credit Hours 16
1 Third Year
3 Fall
Semester Credit Hours 16 GEOL 404 Geology of Petroleum 3
Spring PETE 301 Petroleum Engineering Numerical Methods 3
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 3 PETE 310 Reservoir Fluids 4
1,4
Students PETE 314 Transport Processes in Petroleum 3
CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering 1 Production
1
Students Laboratory PETE 335 Technical Presentations I 1
1
ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 2 PETE 353 Petroleum Project Evaluation 3
1
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4 Semester Credit Hours 17
1
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 Spring
3
University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3 PETE 321 Formation Evaluation 4
Semester Credit Hours 17 PETE 323 Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 33 PETE 324 Well Testing 3
PETE 325 Petroleum Production Systems 3
1
A grade of C or better is required. PETE 355 Drilling Engineering 3
2
Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results PETE 337 Junior Student Paper Contest 0
3 Fourth Year
from language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum for PETE 300 Summer Practice 0
more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 from PETE 401 Reservoir Simulation 2
American history, and 6 from government/political science. The PETE 404 Integrated Reservoir Modeling 3
PETE 410 Production Engineering 3
PETE 435 Technical Presentations II 1
3
culture), and American history requirements if they are also on the University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 6
4
BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which may Spring
PETE 402 Integrated Asset Development 3
PETE 437 Senior Student Paper Contest 0
CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. 5
3
Second Year University Core Curriculum (p. 21) 3
Credit Total Semester Credit Hours 95
Hours
Select one from: 3
421
5
See the Department of Petroleum Engineering (http:// or SENG 455/
or Process Safety Engineering
engineering.tamu.edu/petroleum) website for a list of approved CHEN 455
courses. ECEN 459 Power System Fault Analysis and
Protection
Total Program Hours 128 ECEN 460 Power System Operation and
Petroleum Engineering - Minor ESET 444

Control
Building Energy Management
The Department of Petroleum Engineering offers a minor in Petroleum Systems
Engineering. MEEN 410 Internal Combustion Engines
MEEN 436 Principles of Heating, Ventilating
Program Requirements and Air Conditioning
Code Title Semester Credit MEEN 437 Principles of Building Energy

Hours Analysis
GEOL 104 Physical Geology 4 NUEN 489 Special Topics in...
PETE 225 Introduction to Drilling Systems 3 PETE 353 Petroleum Project Evaluation
PETE 310 Reservoir Fluids 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 13

PETE 311 Reservoir Petrophysics 4
PETE 325 Petroleum Production Systems 3
Energy Engineering - Certificate

The objective of the Energy Engineering Certificate program is to better
prepare undergraduate students to face the challenges of world energy
supply and demand and how to ensure a sustainable energy future.
The program will educate engineering majors and suitably prepared
science majors about all energy sources, their development, generation,
conversion, transmission, and use; with an emphasis on the importance
of improving the standard of living for all people while at the same
time preserving and improving the environment. To earn the Energy
Engineering Certificate, a student must complete a minimum of 13
semester credit hours which includes one required course and three
additional courses to be selected from a specified list. An overall GPA of
3.0 must be achieved to be awarded the certificate. Completion of the
certificate will be recorded on the student’s University transcript.
For additional information, contact the Energy Engineering Certificate

coordinator or Engineering Academic and Student Affairs, Engineering
Activities Building B (EABB), (979) 845-7200.
Hours
ENGR 101 Energy: Resources, Utilization and
Importance to Society
PETE 201 Introduction to Petroleum
& GEOG 201Engineering
and Introduction to Human
Geography
ARCH 421 Energy and Sustainable
Architecture
CHEN 455/ Process Safety Engineering
SENG 455
422 College of Geosciences
COLLEGE OF GEOSCIENCES Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Geology and Geophysics, and

Oceanography offer BS, MS, and PhD degrees; a BA is also available in
Geology. The College offers two interdisciplinary BS degrees through
Administrative Officers Environmental Programs: a BS in Environmental Studies and a BS
in Environmental Geosciences. In addition, Geography offers a BS in
Interim Dean - Deborah J. Thomas, Ph.D.
Geographic Information Science and Technology and a BS in University
Executive Associate Dean and Associate Dean for Research - Jack G. Studies with a concentration in Geography. The College hosts a
Baldauf, Ph.D. graduate program leading to an MS and PhD in Water Management and
Hydrological Sciences.
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Christian Brannstrom, Ph.D.
College of Geosciences faculty members participate in research on
Associate Dean for Diversity and Climate - Eric Riggs, Ph.D. a broad front of both basic and applied subjects. The College is the
Science Operator for the International Ocean Discovery Program (http://
Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration - Barbara Bayer iodp.tamu.edu), which is the largest geosciences research program
in the world and explores the structure and history of sediments and
General Statement crust beneath the sea floor. Other coordinated research programs in the
Planet Earth is our home. Humans live on land which occupies only College include the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group,
29 percent of Earth’s surface. The remainder is covered by ocean. the Center for Tectonophysics, Texas Sea Grant, the Berg-Hughes Center
An envelope of air surrounds Earth. These realms—the lithosphere, for Petroleum and Sedimentary Systems, the Center for Atmospheric
hydrosphere, and atmosphere—form the environment for life on Chemistry and the Environment and the Texas Center for Climate
this planet. The study of these realms and their interactions with Studies. Field work takes both faculty and students around the world
the biosphere and human systems, comprises the Geosciences— to learn about the wide range of environments and processes affecting
Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Geology and Geophysics, and Earth and its inhabitants. Consequently, faculty bring to their classes
Oceanography. the excitement of discovery, state-of-the-art scientific equipment, a
knowledge of useful applications to human problems, and good working
The College of Geosciences is home to four academic departments relations with industry and governments, all of which can help the
in these disciplines and interdisciplinary academic offerings in undergraduate prepare for a rewarding career.
Environmental Programs and Water Management and Hydrological
Sciences. The mission of the College of Geosciences is to advance Career opportunities for graduates in the Geosciences are evolving
new understandings of the Earth system and apply them to the needs dynamically—in industry, business, education and government at
of society, to prepare the next generation of geoscientists to conduct all levels. Geosciences professionals conduct research essential
research, to find and develop natural resources, and to measure to understanding an increasingly unpredictable Earth; search for
and respond to environmental change. In doing this, the College of sustainable energy, mineral, and water resources; work to predict and
Geosciences intends to lead in establishing the geosciences as the most mitigate natural hazards; contribute to wise environmental policy
important and impactful scientific discipline of the 21st century. To development and decision-making; and teach in high schools, colleges,
sustain human society into the future will depend more on the innovation and universities.
and application of discovery in the geosciences than in other disciplines.
The interdisciplinarity of our field is essential to solving today’s grand Double Major
challenges—understanding global climate change, maintaining air and Students in the College of Geosciences may elect to have two major
water quality, and producing adequate energy and food supplies for all fields of study within the College, or they may elect to have a major in the
people. College of Geosciences in conjunction with a major in another college
provided that both majors lead to the same baccalaureate degree; that is,
Geography studies humans and their interactions with the environment
both must lead to a BA or to a BS. Approval is required by the Associate
from a spatial perspective using a range of methods and geospatial
Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Geosciences, the current
technologies. As an interdisciplinary field, it synthesizes knowledge
major department, and the proposed major department. Additional
from the other geosciences as well as from the social and biological
permissions may be required if a student elects a double major in two
sciences. Geology deals with the processes and forces acting at the
different colleges. Students seeking to double major must have a 3.0
surface and within Earth: with the materials of Earth, its forms and
overall GPA and a 3.0 in the current major at the time of application.
structures, and with the history of its development and the evolution of
Students pursuing a double major must:
life on its surface and in its waters. Geophysics focuses on the physics
of solid Earth. This includes the measurement and understanding of its 1. satisfy all University and College requirements;
internal structure, physical properties, and plate motions and their effect
2. successfully complete departmental requirements in each major, if
on continents and ocean basins. It also includes the detection of natural
both majors are in the College of Geosciences; and
resources through remote sensing. Atmospheric Sciences includes
3. in cases where one major is in the College of Geosciences and the
studies of weather/meteorology, climate and climate change, and air
other is in another college, the student must successfully meet the
quality through the disciplines of atmospheric dynamics, atmospheric
major field of study requirements for each area as determined by
physics, and atmospheric chemistry. Oceanography is the study of the
each college.
marine environment and its inhabitants. The distribution and nature of
marine life, the development of ocean basins, the chemistry of ocean
waters, and the dynamics of water masses are the major elements of Minors
Oceanography. Students may choose to complete a minor in the College of Geosciences.
All minors will require not less than 15 hours and not more than 18 hours
423
in the discipline; at least 6 hours must be upper-division courses in the • Environmental Studies
discipline. Each student choosing to complete a minor must contact • Geographic Information Science and Technology
the department offering the minor to determine if specific courses are • Geography
required.
• Geology
Change of Major and Transfer Students • Geophysics

• Meteorology
Change of Major students are welcomed in the College of Geosciences.
• Oceanography
Students seeking entry from another major must be in good academic
standing, meet approval of the Associate Dean and have shown interest • University Studies-Geography
in their new intended major by taking at least one course in the subject. • University Studies-GIST
To begin the Change of Major process, students should first contact
the academic advisor in the department to which they wish to change. Majors
If the student meets minimum criteria, he or she will be referred to the
Associate Dean for approval and processing. College of Geosciences
Students are welcomed to transfer into the College of Geosciences • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience (p. 424)
from other universities and community colleges. Overall, the College • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience and Master of
of Geosciences requires a prospective student to have completed, Ocean Science and Technology, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 428)
or be in progress of completing, a minimum of 24 hours from a list • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies (p. 429)
of courses specific to each major outlined on page 56of this catalog
with a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5. The College of Geosciences is
also participating in the Program for Transfer Admission as well as the
Atmospheric Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology (p. 435)
Program for System Admission in cooperation with Prairie View A&M
University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M International University, • Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and Master of Ocean Science and
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, Technology, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 436)
Texas A&M University–Kingsville, West Texas A&M University and Texas
A&M University–Texarkana. Geography
• Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science and
Teacher Certification Technology, Computation, Design and Analysis Track (p. 439)
The need for highly qualified teachers is high in the state of Texas. • Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science and
Students in the College of Geosciences are encouraged to consider Technology, Earth Systems and Analysis Track (p. 441)
pursuing a career in teaching. A number of pathways to certification • Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science and
are available. Interested students should consult with their advisors Technology, Human Systems and Society Track (p. 443)
early in their programs and consult options outlined on the certification • Bachelor of Science in Geography (p. 445)
website. The college collaborates with the College of Science and the
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Geographic Information
College of Education and Human Development on the aggieTEACH
Science and Technology Concentration (p. 448)
Program (http://aggieteach.tamu.edu) and in the University Studies
degree program in secondary science teaching. Students in Geography • Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Geography Concentration
may obtain composite social studies certification with a specialty in (p. 448)
Geography through the Secondary Post-Baccalaureate Certification
Program (8-12) or alternative certification options. Geology and Geophysics
• Bachelor of Arts in Geology (p. 451)
University Honors Programs • Bachelor of Arts in Geology and Master of Ocean Science and
The College of Geosciences participates in the University Honors Technology, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 453)
Programs, which is described in detail at Honors and Undergraduate • Bachelor of Science in Geology (p. 454)
Research (p. 103). • Bachelor of Science in Geology and Master of Ocean Science and
Technology, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 455)
International and Cultural Diversity • Bachelor of Science in Geophysics (p. 457)
Requirement
Texas A&M University requires its students to meet an International and
Oceanography
Cultural Diversity requirement as part of the Graduation requirements. • Bachelor of Science in Oceanography (p. 460)
Meeting this requirement will require the careful selection of courses. The
student is directed to Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree (p. 27) Minors
section of this catalog for detailed information regarding this requirement
and is also encouraged to seek the advice of the student’s academic College of Geosciences
advisor. • Climate Change Minor (p. 432)
• Earth Sciences Minor (p. 432)
Curricula — College of Geosciences • Environmental Geosciences Minor (p. 433)
• Environmental Geosciences
424 Environmental Geoscience - BS
Department of Atmospheric Sciences Doctoral

• Meteorology Minor (p. 438)
Department of Atmospheric Sciences
Department of Geography • Doctor of Philosophy in Atmospheric Sciences (http://
• Geographic Information Science and Technology Minor (p. 451) geosciences/atmospheric-sciences/phd)
• Geography Minor (p. 450)
Department of Geography
Department of Geology and Geophysics • Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
• Geology Minor (p. 458) graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/geosciences/geography/
• Geophysics Minor (p. 458) phd)
Department of Oceanography Department of Geology and Geophysics

• Oceanography Minor (p. 461) • Doctor of Philosophy in Geology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/geosciences/geology-geophysics/
Certificates geology-phd)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
College of Geosciences graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/geosciences/geology-
• Diversity Certificate in the College of Geosciences (p. 484) geophysics/geophysics-phd)
Masters Department of Oceanography

College of Geosciences • Doctor of Philosophy in Oceanography (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/geosciences/
• Master of Geoscience in Geoscience (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ oceanography/phd)
interdepartmental-degree-programs/mgsc)
Environmental Geoscience - BS
Department of Atmospheric Sciences The increasing demands that population growth and affluence put
on the natural resources and the Earth’s environment require greater
• Master of Science in Atmospheric Sciences (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
numbers of trained professionals and informed citizens. The BS degree in
Environmental Geosciences embraces all the disciplines of geosciences
atmospheric-sciences/ms)
to give the student a rigorous interdisciplinary education including issues
Department of Geography associated with environmental policy. The degree trains students for
employment by industry, environmental and engineering consulting
• Master of Science in Geography (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ firms, non-governmental organizations, and governmental regulatory
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/geosciences/geography/ms) agencies, among other entities. Students focus coursework in a particular
environmental theme: coastal and marine environments, water, human
Department of Geology and Geophysics impact on the environment, climate change, or biosphere.
• Master of Science in Geology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/geosciences/geology-geophysics/
geology-ms) First Year
• Master of Science in Geophysics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ Fall Semester
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/geosciences/geology-geophysics/ Credit
geophysics-ms) Hours
Department of Oceanography
• Master of Ocean Science and Technology in Ocean Science and GEOS 101 Introduction to the Geosciences
1
1
Technology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
GEOS 105 Introduction to Environmental Geoscience 3
interdisciplinary/geosciences/oceanography/most)
• Master of Science in Oceanography (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/geosciences/ Semester Credit Hours 15
oceanography/ms) Spring
2
425
Second Year GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS (Geographic

Fall Information Systems)
3 GEOG 476 GIS Practicum
ATMO 201 Weather and Climate GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
& ATMO 202 and Weather and Climate Laboratory GEOL 309 Introduction to Geological Field Methods
GEOG 203 Planet Earth GEOL 330 Geologic Field Trips
& GEOG 213 and Planet Earth Lab GEOL 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology GEOG 352
OCNG 251 Oceanography GEOP 413 Near-surface Geophysics
& OCNG 252 and Oceanography Laboratory OCNG 451 Mathematical Modeling of Ocean Climate
Spring
I
GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic Information 4
GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3 8
Systems
2
GEOL 420 Environmental Geology 3
Semester Credit Hours 14 American history elective (p. 25) 3
Spring 9
3
ATMO 201 Weather and Climate AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural Resource
& ATMO 202 and Weather and Climate Laboratory Economics
GEOG 203 Planet Earth BESC 367 U.S. Environmental Regulations
OCNG 251 Oceanography
& OCNG 252 and Oceanography Laboratory
ECON 435 Economics of Resource Scarcity
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory GEOG 304 Economic Geography
II GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 GEOG 309 Geography of Energy
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 GEOG 401 Political Geography
Semester Credit Hours 14 GEOG 406 Geographic Perspectives on Contemporary
Third Year Urban Issues
Fall GEOG 430 Environmental Justice
GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment 3 PHIL 314 Environmental Ethics

4
4 POLS 347 Politics of Energy and the Environment
or PHYS 218 or Mechanics RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment
5 SOCI 328 Environmental Sociology
or STAT 211 or Principles of Statistics I URPN 202 Building Better Cities
6
Environmental theme elective 3 URPN 360 Issues in Environmental Quality
7
Technical elective 3 URPN 361 Urban Issues
Select one of the following: URPN 371 Environmental Health Planning and Policy
ATMO 321 Computer Applications in the Atmospheric URPN 460 Sustainable Communities
Sciences Environmental theme elective
6
3
ATMO 441 Satellite Meteorology and Remote Sensing Semester Credit Hours 16
ATMO 464 Laboratory Methods in Atmospheric Fourth Year
Sciences
Fall
GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography
GEOS 470 Data Analysis Methods in Geosciences 3
GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences
GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies 6
Environmental theme elective 6
GEOG 450 Field Geography 7
GEOG 462/ Advanced GIS Analysis for Natural
ESSM 462 Resources Management
ATMO 321 Computer Applications in the Atmospheric
GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and
Sciences
Environmental Systems
ATMO 441 Satellite Meteorology and Remote Sensing
426 Environmental Geoscience - BS
ATMO 464 Laboratory Methods in Atmospheric ATMO 441 Satellite Meteorology and Remote Sensing
Sciences ATMO 464 Laboratory Methods in Atmospheric
GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography Sciences
GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography
GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences
GEOG 450 Field Geography GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies
GEOG 462/ Advanced GIS Analysis for Natural GEOG 450 Field Geography
ESSM 462 Resources Management GEOG 462/ Advanced GIS Analysis for Natural
GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and ESSM 462 Resources Management
Environmental Systems GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS (Geographic Environmental Systems
Information Systems) GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS (Geographic
GEOG 476 GIS Practicum Information Systems)
GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy GEOG 476 GIS Practicum
GEOL 309 Introduction to Geological Field Methods GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
GEOL 330 Geologic Field Trips GEOL 309 Introduction to Geological Field Methods
GEOL 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences GEOL 330 Geologic Field Trips
GEOG 352 GEOL 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences
GEOP 413 Near-surface Geophysics GEOG 352
OCNG 451 Mathematical Modeling of Ocean Climate GEOP 413 Near-surface Geophysics
Semester Credit Hours 16 OCNG 451 Mathematical Modeling of Ocean Climate
GEOS 405 Environmental Geosciences 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
9
1
Select one of the following: Freshmen entering the program take a first year seminar, GEOS 101.
The choice is not restricted. Students transferring or changing
AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural Resource
majors into the program, who have not taken GEOS 101, are required
Economics
to take GEOS 481 in their junior or senior year.
It is recommended to select a course that also fulfills an International
ECON 202 Principles of Economics and Cultural Diversity requirement.
Choose one introductory College of Geosciences course in the
ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory first semester and an additional one in the second semester of the
ECON 435 Economics of Resource Scarcity sophomore year. Seek guidance from the academic advisor for
GEOG 304 Economic Geography Environmental Programs in Geosciences (ENVP) or your faculty
mentor.
GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography 4
PHYS 218 is recommended for the Coastal and Marine Environment
Theme.
GEOG 401 Political Geography 5
STAT 211 is recommended for the Coastal and Marine Environment
GEOG 406 Geographic Perspectives on Contemporary
Theme.
Urban Issues 6
Choose 18 hours of theme courses in your junior and senior years in
consultation with your academic advisor or faculty mentor from the
PHIL 314 Environmental Ethics list below.
POLS 347 Politics of Energy and the Environment GEOS 484 can be taken for up to 6 credits and will normally be used
RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment as an adjustment to theme electives, but depending on the content
SOCI 328 Environmental Sociology of the internship credit, it can be applied as an adjustment to your
technical electives or policy electives. Seek guidance from the ENVP
URPN 202 Building Better Cities
academic advisor.
URPN 360 Issues in Environmental Quality 7
Other courses which match the Environmental Programs’ technical
URPN 361 Urban Issues electives definition will be allowed by adjustment. Guidance
URPN 371 Environmental Health Planning and Policy about technical electives (including the definition used by the
URPN 460 Sustainable Communities Environmental Programs in Geosciences) can be found on the
Environmental theme elective
6
6 programs’ website. Seek guidance about choices from the ENVP
7 academic advisor or faculty mentor.
Technical elective 3 8
GEOG 390 is a required technical elective.
Seek guidance about choices from the ENVP academic advisor or
ATMO 321 Computer Applications in the Atmospheric
faculty mentor.
Sciences
427
Two courses in the degree plan must be writing intensive courses WFSC 428 Wetland Ecosystem Management 4
designated by the Environmental Programs in the schedule of classes. Human Impact on the Environment
Also, international and cultural diversity electives (6 hours) must be
GEOS 410 Global Change 3
incorporated into the degree.
GEOG 430 Environmental Justice 3
Code Title Semester Credit Select the remaining courses from the following:
Hours ATMO 326 Environmental Atmospheric 4
Environmental Theme Electives Science
Climate Change ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric 3
GEOS 210 Climate Change 3 Chemistry and Air Pollution
GEOS 444 The Science and Politics of Global 3 GEOG 309 Geography of Energy 3
Climate Change GEOG 360 Natural Hazards 3
PHYS 202 College Physics 4 GEOG 401 Political Geography 3
Select the remaining courses from the following: GEOL 301 Mineral Resources 3
ATMO 324 Physical and Regional Climatology 3 GEOL 410 Hydrogeology 3
or GEOG 324 or Global Climatic Regions GEOL 440 Engineering Geology 3
ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric 3 GEOL 451 Introduction to Geochemistry 3
Chemistry and Air Pollution GEOS 401 Polar Regions of the Earth: Science, 3
ATMO 463 Air Quality 3 Society and Discovery
GEOG 442/ Past Climates 3 GEOS 430 Global Science and Policy Making 3
GEOS 442 GEOS 444 The Science and Politics of Global 3
GEOL 305 Paleobiology 3 Climate Change
GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 GEOS 484 Internship 6
GEOL 451 Introduction to Geochemistry 3 OCNG 350 Marine Pollution 3
GEOS 401 Polar Regions of the Earth: Science, 3 SENG 321 Industrial Safety Engineering 3
Society and Discovery URPN 361 Urban Issues 3
GEOS 410 Global Change 3 WFSC 420 Ecology and Society 3
GEOS 442/ Past Climates 3 Water
GEOG 442 GEOG 434 Hydrology and Environment 4
GEOS 484 Internship 6 GEOL 410 Hydrogeology 3
1
OCNG 401 Interdisciplinary Oceanography 3 Select the remaining courses from the following:
OCNG 410 Physical Oceanography 3 AGSM 335 Water and Soil Management 3
OCNG 440 Chemical Oceanography 3 AGSM 337 Technology for Environmental and 3
Coastal and Marine Environments Natural Resource Engineering
GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes 3 ATMO 251 Weather Observation and Analysis 3
MARS 370 ATMO 335 Atmospheric Thermodynamics 3
1
OCNG 401 Interdisciplinary Oceanography 3 ATMO 352 Severe Weather and Mesoscale 3
Select the remaining courses from the following: Forecasting
GEOG 331 Geomorphology 3 ATMO 443 Radar Meteorology 3
GEOG 360 Natural Hazards 3 ATMO 324 Physical and Regional Climatology 3
GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 or GEOG 324 or Global Climatic Regions
GEOL 440 Engineering Geology 3 ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management 3
GEOS 401 Polar Regions of the Earth: Science, 3 ESSM 306 Plant Functional Ecology and 3
Society and Discovery Adaptation
GEOS 444 The Science and Politics of Global 3 GEOG 331 Geomorphology 3
Climate Change GEOG 360 Natural Hazards 3
GEOS 484 Internship 6 GEOG 400 Arid Lands Geomorphology 3
OCNG 350 Marine Pollution 3 GEOL 440 Engineering Geology 3
OCNG 410 Physical Oceanography 3 GEOL 451 Introduction to Geochemistry 3
OCNG 420 Biological Oceanography 3 GEOS 401 Polar Regions of the Earth: Science, 3
OCNG 425 Microbial Oceanography 3 Society and Discovery
OCNG 430 Geological Oceanography 3 GEOS 484 Internship 6
OCNG 440 Chemical Oceanography 3 OCNG 350 Marine Pollution 3
WFSC 418 Ecology of the Coastal Zone 3 1
OCNG 401 Interdisciplinary Oceanography 3
WFSC 425 Marine Fisheries 3
428 Environmental Geoscience - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Ocean Science and Technology
OCNG 425 Microbial Oceanography 3 • Applications to the Fast Track program will be submitted by July
OCNG 440 Chemical Oceanography 3 1 after the completion of the student’s junior year. Applications
submitted after that time will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
SCSC 455 Environmental Soil and Water 3
Science • Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPR of 3.0.
Applicants should also earn a C or better in all Chemistry, Calculus
SCSC 458 Watershed, Water and Soil Quality 3
and Physics courses. Once admitted to the program, students must
Management
maintain a minimum 3.0 GPR.
Biosphere
• A faculty advisor will be assigned to each student. Students may
GEOG 335 Pattern and Process in 3
seek additional mentors, but a formal committee is not required.
Biogeography
• Students admitted into the Fast Track program must finish the
GEOL 305 Paleobiology 3
entire 150 credit hours to obtain both the Bachelor’s and Master’s
OCNG 420 Biological Oceanography 3 degrees. These students will be conferred with two degrees once
th
Select the remaining courses from the following: they complete the 5 year of the concurrent program.
BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution 3 • Students admitted to the program will change from U4 to G7 status
BIOL 357 Ecology 4 when they are admitted having completed at least 96 hours (end of
& BIOL 358 and Ecology Laboratory spring semester, year 3).
GENE 302 Principles of Genetics 4 • Students not accepted or not allowed to continue with the Fast Track
& GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics Program will complete the 120 hour Bachelor’s degree under the
Laboratory standard 4 year curriculum. These students may still apply to the
traditional graduate program.
GENE 412 Population and Ecological Genetics 3
th
• Students will graduate at the completion of the 5 year in the Fast
GEOG 435 Principles of Plant Geography 3
Track Program coursework (150 credit hours) with both Bachelor’s
GEOG 442/ Past Climates 3
and Master’s degrees. Students will complete the coursework in May
GEOS 442 th
of the 5 year.
GEOS 484 Internship 6
MEPS 316 Introduction to Theory and Practice 3 Program Requirements
of Plant Physiology
OCNG 401 Interdisciplinary Oceanography
1
3 First Year
OCNG 425 Microbial Oceanography 3 Fall Semester
Credit
Hours
1
Students who have taken OCNG 251 cannot take OCNG 401. GEOS 105 Introduction to Environmental Geoscience 3
Two courses in the degree plan must be writing intensive courses
designated by the Environmental Programs in the schedule of classes.
Also, international and cultural diversity electives (6 hours) must be 1
incorporated into the degree. GEOS 101 Introduction to the Geosciences 1
Environmental Geoscience - 5-Year Spring
Bachelor of Science/Master of Ocean POLS 206

BIOL 112
American National Government
Introductory Biology II
3
4
Science and Technology MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
The Fast Track Program offers motivated and exceptional students the 2
opportunity to achieve aspirations in an efficient program at Texas A&M, Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
completing the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in the Environmental Semester Credit Hours 17
Geosciences program and the Master of Ocean Science and Technology Second Year
degree in 5 years. There will be only two courses used for dual credit Fall
in this program. There is a total of 150 hours of coursework. The
concurrent degree program will enable these motivated students to
coordinate the required B.S. coursework (120 undergraduate credit ATMO 201 Weather and Climate
hours including 6 dual credit graduate hours) and Master of Ocean & ATMO 202 and Weather and Climate Laboratory
Science and Technology coursework (36 credit hours including the 6 dual GEOG 203 Planet Earth
credit graduate hours) to complete the required credit hours for each & GEOG 213 and Planet Earth Lab
degree without diminishing scope or quality of work and within 5 years. GEOL 101 Principles of Geology
Application and Eligibility:
I
429
3
GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3 Technical elective 6
3
Environmental Policy Elective 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 132
Spring Fifth Year
Select one of the following: 4 Fall Semester

Credit
ATMO 201 Weather and Climate
Hours
& ATMO 202 and Weather and Climate Laboratory
Advanced specialized OCNG graduate course 3
& GEOG 213 and Planet Earth Lab Advanced specialized OCNG graduate course 3
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology Advanced specialized OCNG graduate course 3
OCNG 251 Oceanography Semester Credit Hours 9

& OCNG 252 and Oceanography Laboratory Spring
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4 Advanced specialized OCNG graduate course 3
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Advanced specialized OCNG graduate course 3
II OCNG 661 Advanced Oceanographic Data Analysis 3
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 and Communication
Communication (p. 22) 3 Semester Credit Hours 9
3, 4
Coastal and Marine Environments theme elective 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 18
1
Third Year Freshmen entering the program take a first year seminar, GEOS 101.
The choice is not restricted. Students transferring or changing
Fall
majors into the program, who have not taken GEOS 101, are required
to take GEOS 481 in their junior or senior year.
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 2
It is recommended to select a course that also fulfills an International
GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment 3 and Cultural Diversity (p. 40) requirement.
3, 4 3
Coastal and Marine Environments theme elective 6 Select in consultation with advisor.
If students use nine credits of allowed OCNG courses (e.g.
Spring OCNG 401,OCNG 350, OCNG 451, OCNG 485) as Coastal and Marine
GEOL 420 Environmental Geology 3 Environments theme electives, they will receive an OCNG minor
with their BS in ENGS degree. If one of the Introductory Geoscience
course and associated labs listed in Year Two is OCNG 251 with
GEOS 470 Data Analysis Methods in Geosciences 3
3
OCNG 252, then only two (six credits) of the theme electives needs to
Environmental Policy elective 3 be from OCNG to still get the minor.
2
Creative Arts (p. 24) 3 5
Students will not be permitted to receive credit for both the 400-
Semester Credit Hours 16 and 600-level versions of certain courses because the content
Fourth Year and learning outcomes are too similar (e.g.OCNG 440/OCNG 640;
Fall GEOS 470/OCNG 655).
6
GEOS 405 Environmental Geosciences 3 These two graduate courses will be taken for dual undergraduate/
graduate credit and may contribute to a minor or technical elective.
GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic Information 4 7
Systems
7 Fulfills a technical elective.
4, 6
OCNG 604 Ocean Observing Systems 3 Two courses in the degree plan must be writing intensive courses
4, 5, 6
OCNG 608 Physical Oceanography 3 designated by the Environmental Programs in the schedule of classes.
OCNG 603 Communicating Ocean Science 3 Also, international and cultural diversity electives (6 hours) must be
Semester Credit Hours 16 incorporated into the degree.
Spring Any of the required courses may be taken during the summer sessions to
OCNG 657 Data Methods and Graphical 3 diminish the heavy semester loads during Years 2 and 3.
5
Representation in Oceanography
Coastal and Marine Environments theme elective
3, 4
Fundamentals of Ocean Science Course 6
5 The increasing demands that population growth and affluence put on
Earth’s natural resources and environment require greater numbers
OCNG 620 Biological Oceanography of trained professionals and informed citizens. The Bachelor of
OCNG 630 Geological Oceanography Science degree in Environmental Studies blends an interdisciplinary
OCNG 640 Chemical Oceanography understanding of Earth’s surface processes and environmental problems,
along with the policy and decision-making components of human
interactions with the environment. The degree is designed to educate CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
students about the scientific, human-dimension and policy aspects & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
of environmental issues facing our state and nation as they work in I
regulatory agencies, industry, and non-governmental organizations to CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
resolve problems. Students focus upper division coursework in one of & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
five environmental themes: 1) urban environment, 2) occupational health II
and safety, 3) environmental regulation and compliance, 4) Geographic
GEOS 205 Environmental Geosciences Cornerstone 1
Information Science and Technology (GIST), and 5) global environment.
2
First Year 3
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours BIOL 101 Botany
1
4 BIOL 107 Zoology
ATMO 201 Weather and Climate BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
& ATMO 202 and Weather and Climate Laboratory BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II
GEOG 203 Planet Earth CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
& GEOG 213 and Planet Earth Lab & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology I
& GEOL 102 and Principles of Geology Laboratory CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
OCNG 251 Oceanography & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
& OCNG 252 and Oceanography Laboratory II
4
GEOS 105 Introduction to Environmental Geoscience 3 Theme elective 3
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3 GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment 3
POLS 206 American National Government 3 GEOG 304 Economic Geography 3
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 Semester Credit Hours 16
Semester Credit Hours 16 Third Year
Spring Fall
1
4 GEOG 335 Pattern and Process in Biogeography 3
ATMO 201 Weather and Climate PHIL 314 Environmental Ethics 3
& ATMO 202 and Weather and Climate Laboratory STAT 303 Statistical Methods 3
GEOG 203 Planet Earth GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies 3
& GEOG 213 and Planet Earth Lab 4
Theme elective 3
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology Semester Credit Hours 15
& GEOL 102 and Principles of Geology Laboratory Spring
OCNG 251 Oceanography GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic Information 4
& OCNG 252 and Oceanography Laboratory Systems
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural Resource 3
GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3 Economics
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 GEOS 444 The Science and Politics of Global Climate 3
2
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 Change
Semester Credit Hours 16 Environmental policy elective 3
Second Year Select one of the following:
Fall BESC 367 U.S. Environmental Regulations
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 ECON 203 Principles of Economics
GEOS 210 Climate Change 3 ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 ECON 435 Economics of Resource Scarcity
3
Life and physical sciences elective 4 GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography
Select one of the following: GEOG 309 Geography of Energy
BIOL 101 Botany GEOG 401 Political Geography
BIOL 107 Zoology GEOG 406 Geographic Perspectives on Contemporary
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I Urban Issues
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II GEOG 430 Environmental Justice
GEOS 484 Internship
431
4
POLS 347 Politics of Energy and the Environment Choose 15 hours of courses in your chosen environmental theme
SOCI 328 Environmental Sociology from the list below.
5
URPN 202 Building Better Cities Other courses which match the Environmental Programs' technical
electives definition will be allowed by adjustment. Seek guidance
URPN 360 Issues in Environmental Quality
regarding potential adjustments from the ENVP academic advisor.
URPN 361 Urban Issues 6
KINE 199, MATH 102, MATH 150, and lower level SOMS, NVSC,
URPN 371 Environmental Health Planning and Policy
MLSC, and AERS courses cannot be used as general electives.
URPN 460 Sustainable Communities
RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment Two courses in the degree plan must be writing intensive courses
GEOS 431 Environmental Regulatory Compliance in designated by the Environmental Programs in the schedule of classes.
Geoscience Also, international and cultural diversity electives (6 hours) must be
4 incorporated into the degree.
Theme Elective 3
Semester Credit Hours 16 Environmental Theme Electives
Fourth Year Code Title Semester Credit
Fall Hours
GEOS 430 Global Science and Policy Making 3 Urban Environment
American history elective (p. 25) 3 GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography 3
4
Theme elective 3 GEOG 406 Geographic Perspectives on 3
5
Technical elective 3 Contemporary Urban Issues
Select one of the following: or ATMO 326
or Environmental Atmospheric
ATMO 321 Computer Applications in the Atmospheric Science
Sciences URPN 202 Building Better Cities 3
ATMO 464 Laboratory Methods in Atmospheric URPN 361 Urban Issues 3
Sciences URPN 460 Sustainable Communities 3
GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography Occupational Health and Safety
GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences PHLT 330 The Environment and Public Health 3
GEOG 450 Field Geography Select the remaining courses from the following:
GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and PHLT 331 Occupational Safety and Health I 3
Environmental Systems PHLT 333 Accident Investigation 3
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS (Geographic PHLT 334 Fire Safety and Workplace Hazards 3
Information Systems)
PHLT 335 Hazardous Materials 3
GEOL 309 Introduction to Geological Field Methods
PHLT 432 Human Factors and Ergonomic 3
GEOG 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences Health and Safety
GEOL 352 or GNSS in the Geosciences
PHLT 434 Project Cost Benefit and Economics 3
or
GEOL 352/ Environmental Regulation and Compliance
GEOG 352 GEOS 431 Environmental Regulatory
GEOS 470 Data Analysis Methods in Geosciences Compliance in Geoscience
General elective
6
3 BESC 367 U.S. Environmental Regulations 3
OCNG 350 Marine Pollution 3
Spring
Choose the remaining courses from the following:
GEOS 405 Environmental Geosciences 3
4 GEOS 484 Internship 3
Theme elective 3
6 BESC 403 Sampling and Environmental 3
General elective 3
Monitoring
BESC 411 Environmental Health and Safety 3
Compliance
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 Geographic Information Science and Technology
1 (GIST)
Choose one introductory College of Geosciences course in the
GEOG 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences 3
first semester and an additional one in the second semester of the
GEOL 352
freshman year.
2 GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences 4
It is recommended to select a course that also fulfills an international
and cultural diversity requirement. Choose the remaining courses from the following:
3
Choose one Life and Physical Science Elective in the first semester GEOG 392 GIS Programming 4
and an additional one in the second semester of the sophomore year. GEOG 461 Digital Image Processing in the 4
Geosciences
432 Climate Change - Minor
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS 4 • Take a minimum of 16 hours of coursework, of which 3 hours of
(Geographic Information Systems) GEOS 210 Climate Change are required.
GEOG 477 Terrain Analysis and Mapping 4 • The remaining 13 hours must include at least 3 hours of 400-level
GEOG 478 WebGIS 4 coursework and another 3 hours of upper-level (300- or 400-level)
coursework from the list.
GEOG 479 Principles of Geocomputation 4
• Students with majors in the College of Geosciences must select only
Global Environment
courses outside of their home department.
GEOS 410 Global Change 3
• ENGS students may not select this minor.
OCNG 350 Marine Pollution 3
GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions
Choose the remaining courses from the following:
3
Earth Sciences - Minor
GEOG 309 Geography of Energy 3 The purpose of the Earth Sciences minor is to study the different physical
earth processes and systems.
GEOS 401 Polar Regions of the Earth: Science, 3
Society and Discovery Students choosing to complete a minor in Earth Sciences must meet the
GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes 3 following requirements:
MARS 370
GEOG 400 Arid Lands Geomorphology 3 • A minimum of 6 hours must be taken in residence at either Texas
A&M University/College Station or Galveston.
GEOG 331 Geomorphology 3
• A minimum cumulative GPR of 2.0 must be achieved for all courses in
GEOG 360 Natural Hazards 3
the minor.
GEOG 435 Principles of Plant Geography 3
• Take a minimum of 15 hours of coursework in the College of
ATMO 326 Environmental Atmospheric 4 Geosciences.
Science
• The 15 hours must include at least 3 hours of 400-level coursework
and another 3 hours of upper-level (300- or 400-level) coursework
Climate Change - Minor from the list.
The College of Geosciences offers a minor in Climate Change.
For specific program information, please reference the program
requirements.
Program Requirements Code Title Semester Credit
Code Title Semester Credit Hours
Hours Select courses from at least three of the following 15
GEOS 210 Climate Change 3 five groups:
Select the remaining courses from the following: 13 Group 1
ATMO 201 Weather and Climate ATMO 201 Weather and Climate
or GEOS 105
or Introduction to Environmental ATMO 202 Weather and Climate Laboratory
Geoscience ATMO 324 Physical and Regional Climatology
ATMO 324 Physical and Regional Climatology ATMO 441 Satellite Meteorology and Remote
GEOG 309 Geography of Energy Sensing
GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions Group 2
GEOG 442/ Past Climates GEOG 203 Planet Earth
GEOS 442 GEOG 309 Geography of Energy
GEOS 401 Polar Regions of the Earth: Science, GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions
Society and Discovery GEOG 331 Geomorphology
GEOS 410 Global Change GEOG 360 Natural Hazards
GEOS 444 The Science and Politics of Global GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences
Climate Change GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes
GEOS 481 Seminar MARS 370
Total Semester Credit Hours 16 GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic
Information Systems
Students choosing to complete a minor in Climate Change must meet the
following requirements:
GEOG 434 Hydrology and Environment
• A minimum of 6 hours must be taken in residence at either Texas GEOG 462/ Advanced GIS Analysis for Natural
A&M University/College Station or Galveston. ESSM 462 Resources Management
• A minimum cumulative GPR of 2.0 must be achieved for all courses in GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and
the minor. Environmental Systems
433
Group 3 • The remaining 12 hours must include at least 3 hours of 400-level

GEOL 101 Principles of Geology coursework and another 3 hours of upper-level (300- or 400-level)
or GEOL 104 or Physical Geology coursework from the list.
GEOL 203 Mineralogy
GEOL 301 Mineral Resources
GEOL 302 Introduction to Petrology
GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Some of the courses have prerequisites so make sure to check the
GEOL 308 Integrated Earth Science
catalog before enrolling in the course.
GEOL 312 Structural Geology and Tectonics
GEOL 410 Hydrogeology Code Title Semester Credit
GEOP 341 Fundamentals of Geophysics Hours
GEOP 413 Near-surface Geophysics GEOS 105 Introduction to Environmental 3
Group 4 Geoscience
GEOS 401 Polar Regions of the Earth: Science, Select remaining courses from at least three of the 12
1
Society and Discovery following five groups.
GEOS 442/ Past Climates Group 1

GEOG 442 ATMO 326 Environmental Atmospheric
GEOS 470 Data Analysis Methods in Science
Geosciences ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric
Group 5 Chemistry and Air Pollution
OCNG 251 Oceanography ATMO 463 Air Quality
or OCNG 401
or Interdisciplinary Oceanography ATMO 464 Laboratory Methods in Atmospheric
Sciences
OCNG 252 Oceanography Laboratory
Group 2
OCNG 410 Physical Oceanography
OCNG 425 Microbial Oceanography
OCNG 430 Geological Oceanography
OCNG 440 Chemical Oceanography
GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies
GEOG 430 Environmental Justice
At least 6 hours must be upper level, 3 of which must be 400 level. GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and
Students with majors in the College of Geosciences must select only Group 3
Some of the courses have prerequisites, so make sure to check the GEOL 420 Environmental Geology
catalog before enrolling in the course. GEOL 451 Introduction to Geochemistry
Group 4
ENGS and ENST students may not select this minor.
GEOS 210 Climate Change
Environmental Geosciences - Minor GEOS 410 Global Change

The purpose of the Environmental Geosciences minor is to study the
GEOS 444 The Science and Politics of Global
environmental impacts on the different earth systems.
Climate Change
Students in the Environmental Programs are not allowed to declare Group 5
Environmental Geosciences as a minor. OCNG 350 Marine Pollution
OCNG 420 Biological Oceanography
Students of other disciplines choosing to complete a minor in
Environmental Geosciences must meet the following requirements: OCNG 440 Chemical Oceanography
• A minimum of 6 hours must be taken in residence at either Texas
A&M University/College Station or Galveston. 1
At least 6 hours must be upper level, 3 of which must be 400 level.
• A minimum cumulative GPR of 2.0 must be achieved for all courses in
the minor. ENGS and ENST majors may not select this minor.
• Take a minimum of 15 hours of coursework in the College of
Geosciences, of which 3 hours of GEOS 105 is required.
434 Diversity - Certificate
Diversity - Certificate Logan, Timothy S, Professor

The College of Geosciences, in collaboration with the Department PHD, University of North Dakota, 2014
of Multicultural Services, offers a Diversity Certificate program for
Nielsen-Gammon, John W, Professor
Geosciences majors. The goal of the program is two-fold:
1. to offer Geosciences students an opportunity to synthesize and PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1990
integrate academic coursework with co-curricular and service
North, Jerry R, Research Professor
learning experiences to demonstrate their preparedness to participate
successfully in contemporary, highly diverse global societies; and
2. to promote diversity, multiculturalism, and internationalism in the
College of Geosciences. Nowotarski, Christopher J, Assistant Professor
Program Requirements PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2013
Certificate requirements include nine semester hours of diversity-related Orville, Richard E, Research Professor
courses, at least one of which must be from the College of Geosciences, Atmospheric Sciences
and completion of a special section of GEOS 484 to fulfill the co- PHD, University of Arizona, 1966
curricular, service learning and capstone component of the certificate.
Students are encouraged to build the coursework into their degree Panetta, Richard L, Professor
plans as much as possible through careful planning. Information on the Atmospheric Sciences
program is available from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Room PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1978
202 Eller O&M Building and departmental academic advisors.
Rapp, Anita D, Assistant Professor
Department of Atmospheric Sciences Atmospheric Sciences

Students in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences enjoy low student- Saravanan, Ramalingam, Professor
to-teacher ratios and small classes. Undergraduates have opportunities Atmospheric Sciences
for individual study and for participation in faculty research projects, PHD, Princeton University, 1990
including regional, national and international field programs.
Schade, Gunnar W, Associate Professor
Faculty Atmospheric Sciences
PHD, Johannes Gutenberg Universitat, Germany, 1997
Bowman, Kenneth P, Professor
Atmospheric Sciences Schumacher, Courtney, Professor
PHD, Princeton University, 1984 Atmospheric Sciences
Brooks, Sarah D, Professor
Atmospheric Sciences Szunyogh, Istvan, Professor
PHD, University of Colorado, 2002 Atmospheric Sciences
PHD, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 1994
Collins, Donald R, Professor
Atmospheric Sciences Xu, Yangyang, Associate Professor
PHD, California Institute of Technology, 2000 Atmospheric Sciences
Conlee, Don T, Instructional Professor
Atmospheric Sciences Yang, Ping, Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1994 Atmospheric Sciences
PHD, University of Utah, 1995
Dessler, Andrew E, Professor
Atmospheric Sciences Zhang, Renyi, Professor
PHD, Harvard University, 1994 Atmospheric Sciences
Epifanio, Craig C, Associate Professor
Majors
• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology (p. 435)
Korty, Robert L, Associate Professor
• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and Master of Ocean Science
and Technology, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 436)
Lemmon, Mark T, Associate Professor Minors

Atmospheric Sciences • Meteorology Minor (p. 438)
435
Facilities PHYS 218 Mechanics 4

The Department of Atmospheric Sciences occupies the upper floors
of the 15-story Oceanography and Meteorology Building. The Doppler
weather radar on the roof of the building is a campus landmark and is Government/political science (p. 25)
used for both research and teaching. The department also operates a Semester Credit Hours 16
mobile Doppler radar for use in research projects. The department has Second Year
four state-of-the-art chemistry labs, in which phenomena from ozone
Fall
to aerosols are studied, as well as facilities for modeling the chemical
ATMO 251 Weather Observation and Analysis 3
environment. A continuous, comprehensive stream of meteorological
data is received from ground stations, balloons, aircraft, radars, and ATMO 321 Computer Applications in the Atmospheric 3
satellites around the world. Two well-equipped computer labs are or CSCE 206 Sciences
regularly upgraded to provide state-of-the-art educational equipment. or Structured Programming in C
ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry and 3
Meteorology - BS MATH 251
Air Pollution
Engineering Mathematics III
1
3
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science
degree in Meteorology. The undergraduate curriculum in meteorology
emphasizes weather and weather forecasting, but also includes courses
in climatology, atmospheric chemistry, cloud physics and remote sensing Government/political science (p. 25)
of the atmosphere with radar and satellites. As the curriculum makes Semester Credit Hours 15
clear, the study of these subjects relies on a foundation of physics, Spring
chemistry and mathematics. The atmospheric sciences also have close ATMO 324 Physical and Regional Climatology 3
connections to oceanography and hydrology. 1
Students who receive BS degrees in Meteorology often obtain PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4
employment with the National Weather Service, private meteorological Select one of the following: 3
consulting and weather forecasting companies, air quality consulting American history (p. 25)
firms, airlines, TV stations, energy trading companies, universities, state
Government/political science (p. 25)
governments, agricultural firms and computer-related industries. Some
students choose to enter the military services as weather officers. General Elective 3
Positions in teaching and research normally require a graduate degree. Semester Credit Hours 16
Third Year
Students interested in cooperative educational arrangements and
Fall
internships should contact the department’s academic advisor for
2
information. ATMO 335 Atmospheric Thermodynamics 3
2
ATMO 336 Atmospheric Dynamics 4
In the curriculum presented, students are advised to note carefully the
prerequisites for many of the courses.
Program Requirements American history (p. 25)
Government/political science (p. 25)
First Year 3
Atmospheric sciences or tech. elective (p. 733) 1
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours Spring
ATMO 201 Weather and Climate 3 ATMO 435 Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology 3

3
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 Atmospheric sciences or tech. electives (p. 733) 6
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory COMM 203 Public Speaking 3
I or COMM 205 or Communication for Technical
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Professions

1
or MATH 171 or Analytic Geometry and Calculus Semester Credit Hours 15
Semester Credit Hours 14 Fourth Year
Spring Fall
ATMO 203 Weather Forecasting Laboratory 1 ATMO 446 Physical Meteorology 3
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4 ATMO 441 Satellite Meteorology and Remote Sensing 3
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory or ATMO 443 or Radar Meteorology
3
II Atmospheric sciences or tech. electives (p. 733) 3
1 4, 5
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4 General elective 3
or MATH 172 or Calculus
436 Meteorology - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Ocean Science and Technology
Social and behavioral science elective (p. 25) 3 • Students admitted into the Fast Track program must finish the
Semester Credit Hours 15 entire 150 credit hours to obtain both the Bachelor’s and Master’s
degrees.These students will be conferred with two degrees once they
Spring th
3
complete the 5 year of the concurrent program.
Atmospheric sciences or tech. electives (p. 733) 9
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 • Students admitted to the program will change from U4 to G7 status
General elective
4, 5
3 when they are admitted having completed at least 99 hours (end of
spring semester, year 3).
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 • Students not accepted or not allowed to continue with the Fast Track
Program will complete the 120 hour Bachelor’s degree under the
1
A grade of C or better is required. standard 4 year curriculum. These students may still apply to the
2 traditional graduate program.
All students enter as Lower Level Meterology (METL) until
completion of ATMO 335 and ATMO 336 and the associated th
• Students will graduate at the completion of the 5 year in the Fast
prerequisite courses. Once students have completed these courses,
their major will be changed to Upper Level Meterology (METR), and
and Master’s degrees.Students will complete the coursework in May
they will be eligible to take upper-level electives. This change should th
of the 5 year.
occur following Fall of the junior year.
3
Select in consultation with faculty academic advisor.
4
General electives may not include CAEN 101-499; CAEX 101-499; Program Requirements
DEVS 101-499; ENGL 103; KINE 198-199 (p. 861); MATH 102,
First Year
MATH 131, MATH 141-142 (p. 885), MATH 150-152 (p. 885),
MATH 171-172 (p. 885), MATH 221, MATH 251, MATH 253; Fall Semester
PHYS 101, PHYS 201-202 (p. 933), PHYS 208, PHYS 218-219 Credit
(p. 933); AERS 100-499 (p. 702); MLSC 100-499 (p. 900); Hours
NVSC 100-499 (p. 918); SOMS 100-499 (p. 964). ATMO 201 Weather and Climate 3
5
MLSC, NVSC and AERS courses can be used as general electives if a CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
minor is completed in Military Science. See an academic advisor for & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
more information. I
1
Meteorology - 5-Year Bachelor of or MATH 151 or Engineering Mathematics I
Science/Master of Ocean Science and

2,3
Technology Semester Credit Hours 15

Spring
The Fast Track Program offers motivated and exceptional students
ATMO 203 Weather Forecasting Laboratory 1
the opportunity to achieve aspirations in an efficient program at Texas
A&M, completing the Bachelor of Science degree in the Department of CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4
Atmospheric Sciences Meteorology Program and the Oceanography non- & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
thesis M.S. degree in 5 years. There will be only two courses used for II
1
dual credit in this program. There is a total of 150 hours of coursework. MATH 172 Calculus 4
The concurrent degree program will enable these motivated students or MATH 152 or Engineering Mathematics II
to coordinate the required B.S. coursework (120 undergraduate credit PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
hours including 6 dual credit graduate hours) and non-thesis M.S. Select one of the following:
4
3
coursework (36 credit hours including the 6 dual credit graduate hours)
to complete the required credit hours for each degree without diminishing
scope or quality of work and within 5 years. Government/Political science (p. 25)
Application and Eligibility Second Year
• Applications to the Fast Track program will be submitted by July Fall
1 after the completion of the student’s junior year. Applications ATMO 251 Weather Observation and Analysis 3
submitted after that time will be evaluated on a case by case basis. ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry and 3
Air Pollution
• Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPR of 3.0. 1
and Physics courses.Once admitted to the program, students must ATMO 321 Computer Applications in the Atmospheric 3
maintain a minimum 3.0 GPR. or CSCE 206 Sciences
or Structured Programming in C
• A faculty advisor will be assigned to each student.Students may seek Select one of the following:
4
3
additional mentors, but a formal committee is not required.
437
Government/Political science (p. 25) Atmospheric sciences elective

2,5
General elective 3 Technical elective
9,10
Spring OCNG 620 Biological Oceanography
ATMO 324 Physical and Regional Climatology 3 OCNG 640 Chemical Oceanography
1
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3 OCNG 630 Geological Oceanography
2,5
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 General elective 3
4
American history elective (p. 25) Total Semester Credit Hours 132
Social and behavioral sciences elective (p. 25) 3 Fifth Year
Fall Semester
Credit
Third Year
Hours
Fall 6
6
Advanced specialized OCNG graduate courses 9
ATMO 335 Atmospheric Thermodynamics 3
6
ATMO 336 Atmospheric Dynamics 4
1
Spring
4
OCNG 661 Advanced Oceanographic Data Analysis 3
Select one of the following: 3 and Communication
American history (p. 25) Advanced specialized OCNG graduate courses
6
6
Government/Political science (p. 25) Semester Credit Hours 9
2,5
General Elective 3
1
Spring A grade of C or better is required.
2
ATMO 435 Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology 3 General electives may not include CAEN 101-499; CAEX 101-499;
COMM 203 Public Speaking 3 DEVS 101-499; ENGL 103; KINE 198-199 (p. 861); MATH 102,
or COMM 205 or Communication for Technical MATH 131, MATH 141-142 (p. 885), MATH 150-152 (p. 885),
Professions MATH 171-172 (p. 885), MATH 221, MATH 251, MATH 253;
7,8,9 PHYS 101, PHYS 201-202 (p. 933), PHYS 208, PHYS 218-219
(p. 933); AERS 100-499 (p. 702); MLSC 100-499 (p. 900);
Atmospheric sciences elective
NVSC 100-499 (p. 918); SOMS 100-499. (p. 964)
GEOS 101 recommended.
Students must complete 6 credit hours of American history and 6
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 credit hours of government/political science.
MLSC, NVSC and AERS courses can be used as general electives if a
Fourth Year minor is completed in Military Science. See an academic advisor for
Fall more information.
6
ATMO 446 Physical Meteorology 3 All students enter as Lower Level Meterology (METL) until
ATMO 441 Satellite Meteorology and Remote Sensing 3 completion of ATMO 335 and ATMO 336 and the associated
or ATMO 443 or Radar Meteorology prerequisite courses. Once students have completed these courses,
8,9,10 their major will be changed to Upper Level Meterology (METR), and
OCNG 604 Ocean Observing Systems 3
8,9,10
they will be eligible to take upper-level electives. This change should
OCNG 608 Physical Oceanography 3 occur following Fall of the junior year.
7,8,9
Select in consultation with faculty academic advisor.
Atmospheric sciences elective 8
If students use nine credits of allowed OCNG courses (e.g.
Technical elective OCNG 251 or OCNG 401, OCNG 252, OCNG 350, OCNG 451,OCNG 485)
9,10
Select one of the following: 3 as technical electives and general electives, they will receive an
OCNG 620 Biological Oceanography OCNG minor with their BS in METR degree.
9
OCNG 630 Geological Oceanography Students will not be permitted to receive credit for both the 400-
and 600-level versions of certain courses because the content and
learning outcomes are too similar (e.g. OCNG 440/OCNG 640).
Two graduate courses will be taken for dual undergraduate/graduate
Spring credit and will contribute to the minor and technical electives.
OCNG 603 Communicating Ocean Science 3
OCNG 657 Data Methods and Graphical 3
7,8,9
438 Meteorology - Minor
Meteorology - Minor Brannstrom, Christian, Professor

Geography
Students of other disciplines, such as chemistry or mathematics, may PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1998
complete a minor in meteorology by taking a minimum of 16 hours in
Cairns, David M, Professor
Atmospheric Sciences or upper division geosciences. GEOS courses may
Geography
comprise no more than 6 of these hours, with the remainder being ATMO.
PHD, University of Iowa, 1995
At least 9 of the 16 hours must be in courses 300-level or above, including
at least three 400-level hours. The selection of courses must be made in Filippi, Anthony M, Associate Professor
agreement with an advisor from the Atmospheric Sciences faculty. Geography
PHD, University of South Carolina, 2003
Frauenfeld, Oliver W, Associate Professor
Code Title Semester Credit Geography
Hours PHD, University of Virginia, 2003
300-level requirement
Select from the following: 6 Goldberg, Daniel W, Assistant Professor
Geography
ATMO 300 to 399 (p. 733)
GEOS 300 to 399 (p. 830)
400-level requirement Guneralp, Burak, Research Assistant Professor
Select from the following: 3 Geography
ATMO 400 to 499 (p. 733)
GEOS 400 to 499 (p. 830) Guneralp, Inci, Associate Professor
Electives Geography
Select from the following: 7 PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007
ATMO 100 to 499 (p. 733) Jepson, Wendy E, Professor

GEOS 300 to 499 (p. 830) Geography
Total Semester Credit Hours 16 PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 2003
Must maintain a minimum GPR of 2.000 in order to pursue this minor. Johnson, Jeremy S, Visiting Assistant Professor
Geography
At least 9 hours of ATMO courses are required and a minimum of 3 hours PHD, Texas A&M University, 2016
at the 400 level.
Klein, Andrew G, Professor
Department of Geography Geography

Geography is the study of the relationships between people and their
Lafon, Charles W, Professor
environment, relationships that vary from place to place over the Earth.
Geography
Geography students assess those factors responsible for the variable
and changing character of Earth’s systems, which over time have
been transformed into human habitat. Geography integrates physical Lauermann, John A, Visiting Assistant Professor
science, social science, and the humanities. The Department requires Geography
that students understand both the physical and human components, and PHD, Clark University, 2016
develop the spatial analytical skills to study these systems. .
Loisel, Julie, Assistant Professor
Physical geography emphasizes a systematic and interdisciplinary Geography
approach to the study of landforms, climate, soils, and vegetation. PHD, Lehigh University, 2012
Human geography seeks to describe and explain the spatial patterns
of human activities on Earth. These range from economic activities O'Reilly, Kathleen M, Associate Professor
such as the distribution of retail sales and industrial production to Geography
cultural landscapes, which often have strong historical roots. Geographic PHD, University of Iowa, 2002
Information Science (GIS), quantitative methods, and remote sensing
provide geographers with the analytical techniques to study spatial Patzewitsch, Wendy W, Instructional Assistant Professor
phenomena. Geography
Faculty Prout, Erik, Instructional Associate Professor
Bishop, Michael P, Professor Geography
Geography PHD, Louisiana State University, 2001
PHD, Indiana State University, 1987
439
Ritz, Thor M, Visiting Assistant Professor • Produce high-quality geographers with strong GIST knowledge and
Geography skills
PHD, Syracuse University, 2016
Geospatial technology graduates are in extremely high demand and
Roark, Erin B, Associate Professor according to the US Department of Labor (USDL), are one of the highest
Geography growth areas in the federal government, particularly in homeland security
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 2005 activities, as well as in energy, software and engineering firms, and
biomedical and biohazard research, among many others. A 35% annual
Smith, Jonathan, Professor rate of growth in Geospatial Technology related degrees are projected
Geography by the United States Department of Labor. Specifically, students have
PHD, Syracuse University, 1991 employment opportunities with the following corporate and government
entities:
Tchakerian, Vatche P, Professor
Geography • Government agencies (federal, state, county, and city): management
PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1989 and planning of urban infrastructure, inventory and assessment of
natural resources including agriculture, forestry, and water resources.
Majors • Energy industry: assessing biofuel production and identifying
• Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science and locations suitable for renewable energy resources and mineral
Technology - Computation, Design and Analysis Track (p. 439) exploration.
• Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science and • Health science industry: determine hotspots of health events and
Technology - Earth Systems Analysis Track (p. 441) explore causative influences.
• Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science and • Military and intelligence community: numerous opportunities
Technology - Human Systems and Society Track (p. 443) exist in military branches, and agencies such as the Central
• Bachelor of Science in Geography (p. 445) Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and other intelligence
organizations.
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Geographic Information
Science and Technology Concentration (p. 448) • Commercial industries: business analytics and marketing, as spatial
information can be used to target marketing campaigns, and suitable
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Geography Concentration
site assessment to locate companies.
(p. 448)
• Geospatial industries: software development, geotechnical
Minors engineering, and technology development.
• Geographic Information Science and Technology Minor (p. 451) Students select courses with the assistance of faculty advisors and
• Geography Minor (p. 450) academic advisor in an individualized advising system.
Geographic Information Science Program Requirements

and Technology - BS, Computation, First Year
Fall Semester
Design and Analysis Track Credit
Hours
The BS in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) Communication (p. 22) 3
requires semester credit hours for completion in the Computation,
GEOG 203 Planet Earth 3
Design, and Analysis (CDA), Earth Systems Analysis (ESA), or the Human
Systems and Society (HSS) tracks. GEOG 213 Planet Earth Lab 1
The Computation, Design, and Analysis (CDA) track is intended for Life and physical sciences
1
4
students interested in the computational, analysis, and software
Select one from the following:
development aspects of GIST. This track emphasizes the computational
and information technology that underpins GIST and focuses on BIOL 101 Botany
technical issues, algorithm development and performance, and software BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
tool development CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
Students will receive a rigorous and modern-day education and training I
in GIST with application knowledge in physical and human geography.
Employers require problem solvers, not button pushers, to address
problems in various application domains. The BS in GIST is designed to: PHYS 201 College Physics
• Provide modern-day exposure to the rapidly changing field of GIST & ATMO 202 and Weather and Climate Laboratory
• Balance education and training with a focus on competency Semester Credit Hours 14
• Provide application and problem-solving experiences Spring
• Support student activities and research GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3
• Provide students with professional experience MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
440 Geographic Information Science and Technology - BS, Computation, Design and Analysis Track
POLS 206 American National Government 3 Fourth Year

Communication (p. 22) 3 Fall
1
Life and physical sciences 4 Human Geography 3
Selct one of the following: Select one of the following:
BIOL 107 Zoology GEOG 304 Economic Geography
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II GEOG 311 Cultural Geography
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 2
Directed elective 6
II 3
Track elective 6
GEOL 106 Historical Geology Select from the following:
PHYS 202 College Physics GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography
OCNG 251 Oceanography GEOG 309 Geography of Energy
GEOG 335 Pattern and Process in Biogeography
Second Year
GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes
Fall MARS 370
GEOG 232 Cartography and Visualization 3 GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs
Select one of the following: 4 GEOG 404 Spatial Thinking, Perception and Behavior
CSCE 110 Programming I GEOG 450 Field Geography
CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science GEOG 461 Digital Image Processing in the
Concepts and Programming Geosciences
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and
American history (p. 25) 3 Environmental Systems
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3 GEOG 477 Terrain Analysis and Mapping
Semester Credit Hours 16 GEOG 479 Principles of Geocomputation
Physical Geography 3 Spring
Select one of the following: GEOG 476 GIS Practicum 3
GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions GEOG 478 WebGIS 4
GEOG 331 Geomorphology 2
Directed elective 8
GEOG 335 Pattern and Process in Biogeography Semester Credit Hours 15
GEOG 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
GEOL 352
1
STAT 303 Statistical Methods 3 Department requires that you take two in the same discipline to
American history (p. 25) 3 meet this requirement.
2
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 Courses to be approved by Advisor. AGSM 301, AGSM 461/
SPSC 461, AGSM 475, BAEN 301, BAEN 302, CSCE 121,
CSCE 221, CSCE 222/ECEN 222, CSCE 310, CSCE 314, CSCE 350/
Third Year
ECEN 350, CSCE 410, CSCE 411, CSCE 420, CSCE 431, CSCE 433,
Fall CSCE 435, CSCE 436 CSCE 441, CSCE 442, CSCE 464, CSCE 470,
GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences 4 CVEN 302 CVEN 322, ECEN 447, ECEN 448, ESSM 308, ESSM 459,
GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic Information 4 ESSM 464, GEOG 391, ISEN 320, ISEN 330, ISEN 355, ISEN 416,
Systems ISEN 425, ISTM 250, ISTM 310, ISTM 315, ISTM 320, ISTM 325,
GEOG 392 GIS Programming 4 ISTM 410, ISTM 415, ISTM 420, MMET 307, SCMT 336, SCMT 340,
SCMT 345, SCMT 361, SCMT 465, SCMT 468, STAT 211, STAT 212,
URPN 325, URPN 326, URPN 471, VIST 170, VIST 270, VIST 271.
Track electives comprise 6 hours of focused coursework. The track
Spring and specific courses within the track are to be chosen in consultation
ESSM 459 Programming for Spatial Data Applications 3 with the advisor and/or faculty mentor.
or GEOG 391 or Geodatabases
GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography 3 Two courses in the degree plan must be Writing Intensive courses
designated by the department in the schedule of classes. Also,
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS (Geographic 4
International and Cultural Diversity Electives (6 hours) must be
Information Systems)
2 incorporated into the degree.
Directed elective 4
441
Geographic Information Science Program Requirements

and Technology - BS, Earth Systems First Year
Fall Semester
Analysis Track Credit
Hours
The BS in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST)
requires semester credit hours for completion in the Computation, Communication (p. 22) 3
Design, and Analysis (CDA), Earth Systems Analysis (ESA), or the Human GEOG 203 Planet Earth 4
Systems and Society (HSS) tracks. & GEOG 213 and Planet Earth Lab
The Earth Systems and Analysis (ESA) track is designed to attract 1
Life and physical sciences 4
students interested in applying GIST to physical geography. It applies
Select from the following:
geospatial technologies to the study of the Geosciences and assessing
the Earth’s natural resources by providing students with a foundation in BIOL 101 Botany
biogeography, climate, geomorphology, soil science, geology, ecosystem BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
science, as well as a strong grounding in GIST. CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
Students will receive a rigorous and modern-day education and training
I
Employers require problem solvers, not button pushers, to address
• Provide modern-day exposure to the rapidly changing field of GIST & ATMO 202 and Weather and Climate Laboratory
• Balance education and training with a focus on competency Semester Credit Hours 14
• Provide application and problem-solving experiences Spring
• Support student activities and research GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3
• Provide students with professional experience MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
• Produce high-quality geographers with strong GIST knowledge and POLS 206 American National Government 3
skills
1
Geospatial technology graduates are in extremely high demand and Life and physical sciences 4
according to the US Department of Labor (USDL), are one of the highest Select from the following:
growth areas in the federal government, particularly in homeland security BIOL 107 Zoology
activities, as well as in energy, software and engineering firms, and
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II
biomedical and biohazard research, among many others. A 35% annual
rate of growth in Geospatial Technology related degrees are projected CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
by the United States Department of Labor. Specifically, students have & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
employment opportunities with the following corporate and government II
entities: GEOL 106 Historical Geology
• Government agencies (federal, state, county, and city): management
and planning of urban infrastructure, inventory and assessment of
• Energy industry: assessing biofuel production and identifying
locations suitable for renewable energy resources and mineral Second Year
exploration. Fall
• Health science industry: determine hotspots of health events and GEOG 232 Cartography and Visualization 3
explore causative influences. POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
• Military and intelligence community: numerous opportunities American history (p. 25) 3
exist in military branches, and agencies such as the Central Creative arts (p. 24) 3
Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and other intelligence
organizations.
• Commercial industries: business analytics and marketing, as spatial
information can be used to target marketing campaigns, and suitable Spring
site assessment to locate companies. Select one of the following: 3
• Geospatial industries: software development, geotechnical GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions
engineering, and technology development. GEOG 331 Geomorphology
Students select courses with the assistance of faculty advisors and
academic advisor in an individualized advising system. GEOG 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences 3
GEOL 352
442 Geographic Information Science and Technology - BS, Earth Systems Analysis Track
STAT 303 Statistical Methods 3 BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental Sciences

American history (p. 25) 3 BESC 367 U.S. Environmental Regulations
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 BESC 403 Sampling and Environmental Monitoring
Semester Credit Hours 15 ESSM 305 Watershed Analysis and Planning
Third Year ESSM 308 Fundamentals of Environmental Decision-
Fall Making
Select one of the following: 3 ESSM 309 Forest Ecology
GEOG 304 Economic Geography ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems for
RENR 405 Resource Management
GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography
GEOG 311 Cultural Geography
Management
ESSM 440 Wetland Delineation
GEOG 331 Geomorphology
ESSM 464 Spatial Project Management
GEOL 104 Physical Geology
GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences 4
Systems
Spring
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I
ESSM 459 Programming for Spatial Data Applications 3
or GEOG 391 or Geodatabases STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II
2
GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography 3 Track elective 6
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS (Geographic 4 Select 6 hours from the following:
3
Information Systems) GEOG 205 Environmental Change
3
Direct elective 4 GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions
Select one of the following: GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment
BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental Sciences GEOG 331 Geomorphology
BESC 367 U.S. Environmental Regulations GEOG 335 Pattern and Process in Biogeography
BESC 403 Sampling and Environmental Monitoring GEOG 360 Natural Hazards
ESSM 305 Watershed Analysis and Planning GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes
ESSM 308 Fundamentals of Environmental Decision- MARS 370
Making GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies
ESSM 309 Forest Ecology GEOG 392 GIS Programming
ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems for GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs
RENR 405 Resource Management GEOG 400 Arid Lands Geomorphology
ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy GEOG 434 Hydrology and Environment
ESSM 416 Fire Ecology and Natural Resource GEOG 435 Principles of Plant Geography
Management GEOG 440 History and Nature of Geography
ESSM 440 Wetland Delineation GEOG 442/ Past Climates
ESSM 464 Spatial Project Management GEOS 442
GEOL 104 Physical Geology GEOG 450 Field Geography
GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy GEOG 461 Digital Image Processing in the
GEOL 410 Hydrogeology Geosciences
RENR 205 Fundamentals of Ecology GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and
RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Systems
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I GEOG 478 WebGIS
STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II GEOS 410 Global Change
Fourth Year Spring
Fall GEOG 479 Principles of Geocomputation 4
GEOG 477 Terrain Analysis and Mapping 4 GEOG 476 GIS Practicum 3

3
Directed elective
3
Select two of the following: Select three of the following:

443
BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental Sciences • Provide students with professional experience

BESC 367 U.S. Environmental Regulations • Produce high-quality geographers with strong GIST knowledge and
BESC 403 Sampling and Environmental Monitoring skills
ESSM 305 Watershed Analysis and Planning Geospatial technology graduates are in extremely high demand and
ESSM 308 Fundamentals of Environmental Decision- according to the US Department of Labor (USDL), are one of the highest
Making growth areas in the federal government, particularly in homeland security
ESSM 309 Forest Ecology activities, as well as in energy, software and engineering firms, and
ESSM 351/ Geographic Information Systems for biomedical and biohazard research, among many others. A 35% annual
RENR 405 Resource Management rate of growth in Geospatial Technology related degrees are projected
by the United States Department of Labor. Specifically, students have
employment opportunities with the following corporate and government
entities:
Management
ESSM 440 Wetland Delineation • Government agencies (federal, state, county, and city): management
ESSM 464 Spatial Project Management and planning of urban infrastructure, inventory and assessment of
• Energy industry: assessing biofuel production and identifying
locations suitable for renewable energy resources and mineral
exploration.
• Health science industry: determine hotspots of health events and
RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment explore causative influences.
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I • Military and intelligence community: numerous opportunities
STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II exist in military branches, and agencies such as the Central
Semester Credit Hours 16 Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and other intelligence
organizations.
• Commercial industries: business analytics and marketing, as spatial
1
8 hours required. Department requires that you take two in the same information can be used to target marketing campaigns, and suitable
discipline to meet this requirement. site assessment to locate companies.
2
Track electives comprise 6 hours of focused coursework. The track • Geospatial industries: software development, geotechnical
and specific courses within the track are to be chosen in consultation engineering, and technology development.
with the advisor and/or faculty mentor.
3
Students select courses with the assistance of faculty advisors and
19 hours required. To be selected from the following or chosen in academic advisor in an individualized advising system.
consultation with an advisor.
Geographic Information Science and First Year
Technology - BS, Human Systems Fall Semester
and Society Track Credit

Hours
The BS in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) GEOG 203 Planet Earth 4
requires semester credit hours for completion in the Computation, & GEOG 213 and Planet Earth Lab
Design, and Analysis (CDA), Earth Systems Analysis (ESA), or the Human MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
Systems and Society (HSS) tracks. Communication (p. 22) 3
1
The Human Systems and Society (HSS) track is designed to attract
students interested in applying GIST to human geography. It emphasizes Select one of the following:
social sciences, human/environment relationships, and the planning and BIOL 101 Botany
management of human resources and urban environments, as well as BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
provides students a solid grounding in GIST. CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
Students will receive a rigorous and modern-day education and training
I
Employers require problem solvers, not button pushers, to address GEOL 101 Principles of Geology
• Provide modern-day exposure to the rapidly changing field of GIST
& ATMO 202 and Weather and Climate Laboratory
• Balance education and training with a focus on competency
• Provide application and problem-solving experiences
Spring
• Support student activities and research
GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3
444 Geographic Information Science and Technology - BS, Human Systems and Society Track
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 GEOG 392 GIS Programming

POLS 206 American National Government 3 GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs
Communication (p. 22) 3 GEOG 401 Political Geography
1
Life and physical sciences elective 4 GEOG 404 Spatial Thinking, Perception and Behavior
Select one of the following: GEOG 406 Geographic Perspectives on Contemporary
BIOL 107 Zoology Urban Issues
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II GEOG 430 Environmental Justice
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II GEOG 461 Digital Image Processing in the
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Geosciences
II GEOG 477 Terrain Analysis and Mapping
GEOL 106 Historical Geology GEOG 478 WebGIS
PHYS 202 College Physics GEOG 479 Principles of Geocomputation
OCNG 251 Oceanography Semester Credit Hours 14
& OCNG 252 and Oceanography Laboratory Spring
Semester Credit Hours 16 ESSM 459 Programming for Spatial Data Applications 3
Second Year or GEOG 391 or Geodatabases
Fall GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography 3
GEOG 232 Cartography and Visualization 3 GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS (Geographic 4
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 Information Systems)
3
American history (p. 25) 3 Directed elective 4
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 Select from the following:
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3 ESSM 305 Watershed Analysis and Planning
Semester Credit Hours 15 ESSM 308 Fundamentals of Environmental Decision-
Making
Spring
STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II
URPN 325 Introduction to GIS in Urban and Regional
Planning
GEOL 352
URPN 326 Advanced GIS in Urban and Regional
Planning
URPN 369 Transportation and Urban Form
URPN 440 Urban and Regional Economic
Semester Credit Hours 15 Development
Third Year URPN 460 Sustainable Communities
Fall
Fourth Year
GEOG 304 Economic Geography
Fall
GEOG 401 Political Geography
Systems
2 GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs
Track elective 3
GEOG 477 Terrain Analysis and Mapping
GEOG 479 Principles of Geocomputation
GEOG 304 Economic Geography 2
Track elective 3
GEOG 309 Geography of Energy 2
GEOG 311 Cultural Geography 2
GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment 2
GEOG 335 Pattern and Process in Biogeography 2
GEOG 360 Natural Hazards
445
2
GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment URPN 440 Urban and Regional Economic
2 Development
2 URPN 460 Sustainable Communities
GEOG 392 GIS Programming
2
GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs Total Semester Credit Hours 120
2
8 hours required. Department requires that you take two in the same
GEOG 404 Spatial Thinking, Perception and Behavior
discipline to meet this requirement.
GEOG 406 Geographic Perspectives on Contemporary 2
Track electives comprise 6 hours of focused coursework. The track
Urban Issues
and specific courses within the track are to be chosen in consultation
GEOG 430 Environmental Justice with the advisor and/or faculty mentor.
GEOG 461 Digital Image Processing in the 3
19-20 hours required. To be selected from the following or chosen in
Geosciences consultation with Advisor.
2 Two courses in the degree plan must be Writing Intensive courses
GEOG 478 WebGIS
3 International and Cultural Diversity Electives (6 hours) must be
Directed elective 6-7
incorporated into the degree.
ESSM 305
ESSM 308
Watershed Analysis and Planning
Fundamentals of Environmental Decision-

Geography - BS
Making A student seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography is expected
RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources to complete a minimum curriculum of 56 hours in geography, with
18 of those hours chosen from one of the following selected tracks
of focus: Human Geography, Geography of the Natural Environment,
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I Human-Environment Interactions, or Geography. The Department of
STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II Geography also administers the Bachelor of Science degree program
URPN 325 Introduction to GIS in Urban and Regional in Environmental Studies for the College of Geosciences. Geography
Planning courses may include field trips outside scheduled class hours, including
URPN 326 Advanced GIS in Urban and Regional study abroad experiences.
Planning
Geography graduates apply their knowledge and analytical skills for jobs
URPN 369 Transportation and Urban Form applying locational and environmental analysis for rewarding careers
URPN 440 Urban and Regional Economic in education, business, or industry, local, state, and federal agencies, as
Development well as nonprofit organizations. Advanced degrees provide greater career
URPN 460 Sustainable Communities opportunities.
For students interested in a career in education, the Department of
Spring Geography works closely with the Department of Teaching, Learning, and
Select one of the following: 3-4 Culture. Geography is part of a Social Studies composite degree program
GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs that prepares students to teach at middle and high school levels.
GEOG 476 GIS Practicum 3 First Year
3
Directed elective 9 Fall Semester
Select from the following: Credit
Hours
ESSM 305 Watershed Analysis and Planning
ESSM 308 Fundamentals of Environmental Decision-
Making American history elective (p. 25) 3
RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources Communication elective (p. 22) 3
1
RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment Life and physical sciences elective 4
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I Select one of the following:
STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II BIOL 101 Botany
URPN 325 Introduction to GIS in Urban and Regional BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
Planning CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
URPN 326 Advanced GIS in Urban and Regional & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
Planning I
URPN 369 Transportation and Urban Form GEOL 101 Principles of Geology
446 Geography - BS
3
PHYS 201 College Physics Track elective 3
2
Semester Credit Hours 13 Elective 4
GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village 3 Spring
GEOG 203 Planet Earth 3 GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic Information 4
GEOG 213 Planet Earth Lab 1 Systems
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3 Communication elective (p. 22) 3
1 3
Life and physical sciences elective 4 Track elective 3
2
Select one of the following: Electives 6
BIOL 107 Zoology Semester Credit Hours 16
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II Fourth Year
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II Fall
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory GEOG 450 Field Geography 3
II Regional Geography 3
GEOL 106 Historical Geology Select one of the following:
4

PHYS 202 College Physics GEOG 301 Geography of the United States
Semester Credit Hours 14 GEOG 305 Geography of Texas
Second Year GEOG 320 The Middle East
Fall GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 GEOG 325 Geography of Europe
POLS 206 American National Government 3 GEOG 327 Geography of South Asia
STAT 303 Statistical Methods 3 3
Track electives 6
Human Geography 3 2
Elective 4
Select one of the following: Semester Credit Hours 16
GEOG 304 Economic Geography Spring
GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography GEOG 440 History and Nature of Geography 3
GEOG 311 Cultural Geography Problem Solving & Professionalization 3
2
Elective 3 Select one of the following:
Semester Credit Hours 15 GEOG 355 Concepts in Geographic Education
Spring GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 GEOG 476 GIS Practicum
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 GEOG 484 Internship
Physical Geography 3 GEOG 491 Research
Track elective 3
GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions 2
Electives 6
GEOG 331 Geomorphology Semester Credit Hours 15
GEOG 335 Pattern and Process in Biogeography Total Semester Credit Hours 120
3
Track elective 3
2 1
Elective 3 8 hours required. Department requires that you take two in the same
Semester Credit Hours 15 discipline to meet this requirement.
2
Third Year Courses to be approved by advisor.
3
Fall Track electives comprise 18 hours of focused coursework beyond the
Geography core. The track and the specific courses within the track
GEOG 232 Cartography and Visualization 3
are to be chosen in consultation with the academic advisor from the
American history elective (p. 25) 3 list below.
Regional Geography 3 4
At most, one of these courses may be chosen from GEOG 301,
4
Select one of the following: GEOG 305.
GEOG 301 Geography of the United States
Two courses in the degree plan must be Writing Intensive courses
GEOG 305 Geography of Texas
GEOG 320 The Middle East
International and Cultural Diversity Electives (6 hours) must be
GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America incorporated into the degree.
GEOG 325 Geography of Europe
GEOG 327 Geography of South Asia
447
Track Options Choose two of the following: 6

Hours
GEOG 335 Pattern and Process in
Geography Track Electives
Biogeography
Choose eighteen hours of the following: 18
Choose four of the following: 12
GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes
MARS 370
GEOG 435 Principles of Plant Geography
GEOG 442/ Past Climates
GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America GEOS 442
GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and
GEOG 325 Geography of Europe Environmental Systems
GEOG 327 Geography of South Asia Total Semester Credit Hours 18
GEOG 331 Geomorphology Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Biogeography Human-Environment Interactions Track Electives
GEOG 355 Concepts in Geographic Education GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment 3
GEOG 360 Natural Hazards GEOG 360 Natural Hazards 3
GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences Select four of the following: 12
GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes GEOG 309 Geography of Energy
MARS 370 GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography
GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies GEOG 401 Political Geography
GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs GEOG 404 Spatial Thinking, Perception and
GEOG 400 Arid Lands Geomorphology Behavior
GEOG 401 Political Geography GEOG 430 Environmental Justice
GEOG 404 Spatial Thinking, Perception and GEOG 434 Hydrology and Environment
Behavior GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and
GEOG 405 Field Trips Environmental Systems
GEOG 406 Geographic Perspectives on Total Semester Credit Hours 18
Contemporary Urban Issues
GEOG 420 Geography of Terrorism
Hours
Human Geography Track Electives
Choose two of the following: 6
GEOS 442
1
ESSM 462 Resources Management Choose four of the following: 12
GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and GEOG 309 Geography of Energy
Environmental Systems GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS GEOG 320 The Middle East
(Geographic Information Systems) GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America
GEOG 476 GIS Practicum GEOG 325 Geography of Europe
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 GEOG 327 Geography of South Asia
GEOG 404 Spatial Thinking, Perception and
Hours
Behavior
Geography of the Natural Environment Track
Electives
448 University Studies - BS, Geographic Information Science and Technology Concentration
GEOG 406 Geographic Perspectives on MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3

Contemporary Urban Issues MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
GEOG 420 Geography of Terrorism Life and Physical Sciences elective (p. 22) 9
GEOG 430 Environmental Justice Language, Philosophy and Culture (p. 23) 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 Creative Arts (p. 24) 3
1 Social and Behavioral Sciences (p. 25) 3
Only one regional geography course may be taken (GEOG 320,
GEOG 323,GEOG 325, GEOG 327).
University Studies - BS, Geographic POLS 207 State and Local Government

International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40)
1
3
Information Science and Technology Minor 1 15-18
Concentration Minor 2
Free Electives
15-18
26
The broad objective of the academic discipline of geography is to
understand and improve the human environment: Earth. Understanding
the Earth's surface requires a consideration of both natural and social 1
A graduation requirement includes 6 hours of international and
processes, hence geography is by nature interdisciplinary. Human- cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a University Core
environment interactions are of particular interest in geography. The category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective may be
area of concentration in geography offers students a broad perspective used to satisfy this requirement.
on the Earth as human habitat, while permitting them to complete
two supporting minors in other disciplines. The area of concentration
is flexible in that numerous courses are included to permit a student University Studies - BS, Geography
to build a course of study in geography that is tailored to his or her
interests. Ideally, the minors would be in related fields to build depth and
Concentration
breadth around themes that the student wishes to emphasize. The broad objective of the academic discipline of geography is to
Program Requirements the Earth's surface requires a consideration of both natural and social
processes, hence geography is by nature interdisciplinary. Human-
environment interactions are of particular interest in geography. The
Hours
area of concentration in geography offers students a broad perspective
GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic 4 on the Earth as human habitat, while permitting them to complete
Information Systems two supporting minors in other disciplines. The area of concentration
GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences 4 is flexible in that numerous courses are included to permit a student
GEOG 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences 3 to build a course of study in geography that is tailored to his or her
GEOL 352 interests. Ideally, the minors would be in related fields to build depth and
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS 4 breadth around themes that the student wishes to emphasize.
(Geographic Information Systems)
ESSM 459 Programming for Spatial Data Code Title Semester Credit
Applications Hours
CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3
Concepts and Programming GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village 3
GEOG 232 Cartography and Visualization GEOG 203 Planet Earth 3
GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs Select one of the following: 3
GEOG 392 GIS Programming GEOG 304 Economic Geography
GEOG 461 Digital Image Processing in the GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography
Geosciences GEOG 309 Geography of Energy
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS GEOG 311 Cultural Geography
GEOG 461 Digital Image Processing in the
Geosciences
Biogeography
GEOG 232 Cartography and Visualization
449
GEOG 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS

GEOL 352 (Geographic Information Systems)
GEOG 355 Concepts in Geographic Education GEOG 476 GIS Practicum
GEOG 360 Natural Hazards GEOG 485 Directed Studies
GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences GEOG 489 Special Topics in...
GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes GEOG 491 Research
MARS 370 Select two of the following: 6
GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies 1
GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic GEOG 304 Economic Geography
Information Systems 1
GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography
GEOG 400 Arid Lands Geomorphology GEOG 309 Geography of Energy
GEOG 401 Political Geography GEOG 311 Cultural Geography
GEOG 404 Spatial Thinking, Perception and GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography
Behavior
GEOG 406 Geographic Perspectives on
GEOG 327 Geography of South Asia
GEOG 440 History and Nature of Geography
Biogeography
GEOS 442
GEOG 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences
GEOG 450 Field Geography
GEOL 352
GEOG 355 Concepts in Geographic Education
Environmental Systems GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes

(Geographic Information Systems) MARS 370
GEOG 476 GIS Practicum GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies
GEOG 485 Directed Studies GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic

Information Systems
GEOG 489 Special Topics in...
GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs
GEOG 491 Research
Behavior
Behavior
GEOS 442
GEOS 442
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS
450 Geography - Minor
GEOG 476 GIS Practicum Select one of the following: 3

GEOG 485 Directed Studies 400-level GEOG course (p. 822)
GEOG 489 Special Topics in... Electives 6
GEOG 491 Research Select from the following:
University and College Requirements GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village
Communication elective (p. 22) 6 GEOG 301 Geography of the United States
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3 GEOG 304 Economic Geography
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 GEOG 305 Geography of Texas
GEOG 213 Planet Earth Lab 1 GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography
Life and Physical Science electives 8 GEOG 309 Geography of Energy
Select one of the following: GEOG 311 Cultural Geography
BIOL 101 Botany GEOG 320 The Middle East
& BIOL 107 and Zoology GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions
& BIOL 112 and Introductory Biology II GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I GEOG 331 Geomorphology
GEOG 355 Concepts in Geographic Education
& CHEM 102Laboratory I
& CHEM 112and Fundamentals of Chemistry II GEOG 360 Natural Hazards
and Fundamentals of Chemistry GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences
Laboratory II GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology MARS 370
& GEOL 106 and Historical Geology GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies
PHYS 201 College Physics GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic
& PHYS 202and College Physics Information Systems
Language, Philosophy and Culture elective (p. 23) 3 GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs
Creative Arts elective (p. 24) 3 GEOG 400 Arid Lands Geomorphology
Social and Behavioral Sciences elective (p. 25) 3 GEOG 401 Political Geography
American History elective (p. 25) 6 GEOG 405 Field Trips
POLS 206 American National Government 3 GEOG 420 Geography of Terrorism
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 GEOG 435 Principles of Plant Geography
Minor 1 15-18 GEOG 440 History and Nature of Geography
Minor 2 15-18 GEOG 450 Field Geography
2
General Electives 18-24 GEOG 489 Special Topics in...
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 Total Semester Credit Hours 16
1
GEOG 301 and GEOG 305 cannot be used in combination to meet this The selection of courses must be made in agreement with the geography
requirement. department advisor for minor programs.
2
Any 100-499 course not used elsewhere.
Minimum GPA of 2.000 must be maintained in the minor coursework.
Two courses that meet the writing requirement are required. 6 hours must be upper division courses, 3 of which must be at the 400-
level.
A total of six semester credit hours must include courses that meet the
International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40) requirements, except sections General Requirements
of BUSN 289 that meet the university writing requirement.
1. Geography Minor: minimum of 16 credits in the discipline with at
Geography - Minor
least 6 hours in upper-division courses, 3 hours of which must be at
the 400 level.
The Department of Geography offers a minor in Geography. 2. Minimum of 6 credits must be taken in residence at either Texas A&M
University or Texas A&M at Galveston.
Program Requirements 3. Students must meet with the department’s advisor for minor
programs for approval of courses selected (any substitutions must be
Code Title Semester Credit approved by the department head).
Hours
4. Minimum cumulative GPR of 2.0 must be achieved for all courses in
GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography 3 the minor.
451
Geographic Information Science and and emphasize hands-on application of knowledge through laboratories
and field trips and promote application to practical problems in petroleum
Technology - Minor exploration, environmental management and civil engineering.
Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) is used to solve The Department of Geology and Geophysics offers two undergraduate
problems associated with land administration, environment and natural programs in geology, the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science.
resource management, planning and population studies, as well as The BS program is appropriate for students seeking careers as geologists
traditional surveying and mapping applications. GIST uses GIS, remote or preparing for graduate school in geology, whereas the BA program is
sensing, and global positioning mapping to collect, analyze and display designed for students wishing to combine geology with other disciplines.
spatial information. Details of the two programs are given below.
To remain in satisfactory academic standing, students must maintain a

Program Requirements 2.0 or better GPR in all technical courses (geology, geophysics, chemistry,
Code Title Semester Credit math and physics).
Hours
GEOG 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences 3 Geophysics
GEOL 352 Geophysics includes all areas of scientific inquiry that deal with the
1
GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences 4 physical state of Earth and other planets and the dynamic processes
GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic 4 that act on and within planetary bodies. The Bachelor of Science
Information Systems in Geophysics is for students who wish to combine a proficiency in
mathematics with an interest in Earth. The objective of this program
is to develop a physically-motivated approach to the study of Earth
GEOG 392 GIS Programming
phenomena, with an emphasis on collection and analysis of geophysical
GEOG 461 Digital Image Processing in the data for probing and imaging the Earth’s interior. Graduates will be well-
Geosciences prepared for careers in the energy and environmental industries, and for
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS advanced study at top-ranked graduate programs.
2
GEOG 477 Terrain Analysis and Mapping Minors in Geology and Geophysics
GEOG 478 WebGIS The Department of Geology and Geophysics offers minors in two
GEOG 479 Principles of Geocomputation separate programs: Geology, Geophysics. Minors provide opportunities
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 for broadening a student’s background and tailoring the curriculum to
specific career goals. For example, a minor in Geology or Geophysics
1 may be especially beneficial to students majoring in fields that
Fall semester course
2 deal directly or indirectly with geological processes. These include
Spring semester course
agriculture, anthropology, archaeology, architecture, business, education,
General Requirements engineering, and soil science, to name a few.
1. Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST): minimum of Majors

15 credits in the discipline at 300-400 level.
• Bachelor of Arts in Geology (p. 451)
2. Minimum of 6 credits must be taken in residence at either Texas A&M
• Bachelor of Arts in Geology and Master of Ocean Science and
University or Texas A&M at Galveston.
3. Students must meet with the department’s advisor for minor
• Bachelor of Science in Geology (p. 454)
programs for approval of courses selected (any substitutions must be
approved by the department head). • Bachelor of Science in Geology and Master of Ocean Science and
4. Minimum cumulative GPR of 2.0 must be achieved for all courses in
the minor. • Bachelor of Science in Geophysics (p. 457)
Department of Geology and Minors

Geophysics • Geology Minor (p. 458)
• Geophysics Minor (p. 458)
Geology
The field of geology includes the scientific study of all aspects of the
Geology - BA
solid Earth and the fluids within it, including the fundamental processes The Bachelor of Arts in Geology provides a foundation in geology for
that shape it and the stewardship of its resources that benefits society. students who are not planning a career as a geologist. This program
The undergraduate curricula in geology foster critical thinking, and the provides a basis for science-related careers, such as environmental law,
application of scientific skills to the study of Earth materials (rocks, pre-college teaching, science journalism, and resource management and
minerals, fossils, structures, landforms and subsurface fluids) and marketing. Graduates will supplement their curriculum in geology with a
geologic processes. Courses provide a broad background in geology, minor designed around their career goals. The minor requires a minimum
emphasize knowledge transfer from other sciences to geologic problems
452 Geology - BA
3
of 15 credit hours in one discipline, to be chosen in consultation with an Technical elective 4
advisor. Semester Credit Hours 17
Because the BA program has less rigorous mathematics and physics Spring
requirements and less comprehensive geology requirements, the BS is GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4
considered the appropriate option for students considering graduate GEOL 311 Principles of Geological Writing 1
study in geology. GEOL 312 Structural Geology and Tectonics 4
First Year Government/Political science (p. 25)
Fall Semester Geology elective (p. 826)
2
4
Credit
Hours
Summer
GEOL 330 Geologic Field Trips 3
Fourth Year
GEOL 104 Physical Geology 4
Fall
MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary Mathematics II 3
or MATH 141 or Finite Mathematics Select one of the following: 3
Spring
4
5
General elective 3
CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory II 1
2
Geology elective (p. 826) 4
GEOL 106 Historical Geology 4
1
Minor elective 3
MATH 142 Business Calculus Spring
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I Select one of the following: 3
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus American history (p. 25)
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 Government/Political science (p. 25)

5
General elective 3
4
Second Year
1
Minor elective 3
Fall
GEOL 203 Mineralogy 4 Semester Credit Hours 12
GEOP 341 Fundamentals of Geophysics 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120

PHYS 201 College Physics 4 1
Fifteen hours of electives must be selected in a minor. Electives must
or PHYS 218 or Mechanics
1 be chosen in consultation with advisor.
Minor elective 3 2
Any 300- or 400-level geology or geophysics course not already
Semester Credit Hours 14 required.
Spring 3
Any science, math, engineering or social science course that
GEOL 302 Introduction to Petrology 4 augments the degree with the approval of the advisor.
4
GEOL 309 Introduction to Geological Field Methods 3 Six hours must be selected from courses that also satisfy the
PHYS 202 College Physics 4 international and cultural diversity requirement.
5
or PHYS 208 or Electricity and Optics General electives may not include STLC 100-499 (p. 972); SLCX
1
Minor elective 3 100-499; DEVS 100-499; BUSN 100; ENGL 103; GEOL 101-104
Semester Credit Hours 14 (p. 826); KINE 198, KINE 199; MATH 102, MATH 131, MATH 141,
MATH 142, MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 166, MATH 171; AERS
Third Year
100-499 (p. 702); MLSC 100-499 (p. 900); NVSC 100-499
Fall (p. 918); SOMS 100-499 (p. 964).
2
Geology elective (p. 826) 4
1
Minor elective 3
4
453
Geology - 5-Year Bachelor of

1,2
Free elective 1
Arts/Master of Ocean Science and Spring
Technology GEOL 106
CHEM 102
Historical Geology
Fundamentals of Chemistry II
4
4
The Fast Track Program offers motivated and exceptional students & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
the opportunity to achieve aspirations in an efficient 5 year program at II
Texas A&M, completing either the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor
of Arts (B.A.) degree (in the Department of Geology and Geophysics)
and the non-thesis Master of Ocean Science and Technology (in the
Department of Oceanography). There will be only two courses used for Semester Credit Hours 15
dual credit in this program. There is a total of 150 hours of coursework. Second Year
The concurrent degree program will enable these motivated students Fall
to coordinate the required B.A./B.S. coursework (120 undergraduate GEOL 203 Mineralogy 4
credit hours including 6 dual credit graduate hours) and non-thesis M.S.
GEOL 311 Principles of Geological Writing 1
to complete the required credit hours for each degree without diminishing GEOP 341 Fundamentals of Geophysics 3
scope or quality of work and within 5 years. PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
Application and Eligibility: 1,2
Minor elective 3
• Applications to the Fast Track program will be submitted by July Semester Credit Hours 18
1 after the completion of the student’s junior year. Applications Spring
GEOL 302 Introduction to Petrology 4
• Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPR of 3.0.
GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4
3
maintain a minimum 3.0 GPR. Select one of the following: 3
• A faculty advisor will be assigned to each student. Students may American history (p. 25)
seek additional mentors, but a formal committee is not required. Government/Political science (p. 25)
1,2
• Students admitted into the Fast Track program must finish the Minor elective 3
entire 150 credit hours to obtain both the Bachelor’s and Master’s Semester Credit Hours 18
degrees. These students will be conferred with two degrees once Third Year
th
they complete the 5 year of the concurrent program.
Fall
• Students admitted to the program will change from U4 to G7 status
GEOL 330 Geologic Field Trips 3
when they are admitted having completed at least 102 hours (end of 2
spring semester, year 3). GEOL elective 6
3
• Students not accepted or not allowed to continue with the Fast Track Select one of the following: 3
Program will complete the 120 hour Bachelor’s degree under the American history (p. 25)
standard 4 year curriculum. These students may still apply to the Government/Political science (p. 25)
traditional graduate program. Select one of the following:
3
3
th
• Students will graduate at the completion of the 5 year in the Fast American history (p. 25)
and Master’s degrees. Students will complete the coursework in May 1,2
th Free elective 3
of the 5 year.
GEOL 309 Introduction to Geological Field Methods 3
First Year 4
GEOL 312 Structural Geology and Tectonics 4
Fall Semester 2
GEOL elective 3
Credit
1,2
Hours Minor elective 3
1,2
GEOL 104 Physical Geology 4 Minor elective 1
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 Creative arts (p. 24) 3
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Semester Credit Hours 17
I Fourth Year
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4 Fall
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3
3
454 Geology - BS


Geology - BS
OCNG 604 Ocean Observing Systems
1,5,6
3 The BS in Geology is considered the preparatory degree for careers in
1,5,6 geological science. Graduates typically go on to careers in the energy
2,5 and environmental industries, and advanced study at top-ranked
Select one from: 3
graduate programs. The first two years of the BS program in Geology
OCNG 620 Biological Oceanography provide students with the basics of geology and the supporting fields
OCNG 630 Geological Oceanography of chemistry, physics and mathematics. The junior and senior years
OCNG 640 Chemical Oceanography involve more advanced study in the field of geology and the opportunity
to concentrate study in specific disciplines through the selection of
technical electives. The Geology and Geophysics Department offers
Spring
summer field camp (GEOL 350) in the Western US, in which students
2
GEOL elective 3 apply their geologic knowledge to collecting data and solving real
2
Technical elective 3 problems during a four-week field season. Seniors will participate in
OCNG 603 Communicating Ocean Science 3 a group research capstone course, in which they work in teams with
OCNG 657 Data Methods and Graphical 3 a faculty advisor to solve a current problem and communicate their
5 findings and experience. Students also have opportunities to become
2,5 involved in individual research problems with faculty members and can
Select one from: 3
receive course credit for this activity through research hours (GEOL 291
OCNG 620 Biological Oceanography and GEOL 491).
OCNG 630 Geological Oceanography
OCNG 640 Chemical Oceanography The BS is the appropriate degree for students intending to pursue
graduate study in geology. Students desiring employment in the
petroleum industry are encouraged to pursue an MS degree. Students
Total Semester Credit Hours 132 planning a research or university teaching career should pursue a PhD
degree. Particular selections of elective can be used to refine the degree.
Fifth Year
Fall Semester Some of society’s most pressing problems, including groundwater
Credit contamination and remediation, water resources, and geologic hazards
Hours such as landslides, flooding and subsidence are addressed in the field
of environmental geology. Environmental geologists typically find
careers with environmental and engineering consulting companies
and other industrial corporations, governmental agencies or academia.
Spring Students are well-prepared for the Association of State Boards of
OCNG 661 Advanced Oceanographic Data Analysis 3 Geology (ASBOG) Fundamentals of Geology exam, which is required for
and Communication appointment as a Professional Geologist in the State of Texas. Specific
Advanced specialized OCNG graduate courses 6 elective classes recommended include CVEN 365, GEOG 331, GEOG 390,
GEOL 410, GEOL 420, GEOL 440, GEOS 410 and approved classes in
other departments including Soil Science, Chemistry, Physics and Civil
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 Engineering.
1
If students use allowed OCNG courses (e.g. OCNG 251, OCNG 252, Many geologists go on to employment in the field of petroleum
OCNG 350 etc.) as minor or free electives, they will receive an OCNG exploration and extraction. Some of the required geology classes
minor with their BA in GEOL. prepare students for this field. Additional recommended classes
2
Select in consultation with advisor. including GEOL 404, PETE 311, PETE 321, PETE 324 and PETE 402.
3
Students must complete 6 credit hours of American history and 6 Qualified students (GPR of 3.0 or higher with dean’s permission) may
credit hours of government/political science. also take related graduate courses during the senior year. Such classes
4 include GEOL 619, GEOL 622, GEOL 623, GEOL 624, GEOL 668, and
A second W course is required. GEOL 312 is offered as a W option
GEOP 629. These classes prepare students for graduate study, as well as
when taught by Dr. Julie Newman, and other GEOL electives also
provide training for those who may be interested in service jobs in the oil
fulfill the W requirement (including GEOL 491 when arranged with the
and gas industry between their undergraduate and graduate education.
permission of the instructor).
5
Students will not be permitted to receive credit for both the 400- To remain in satisfactory academic standing, students must maintain a
and 600-level versions of certain courses because the content 2.0 or better GPR in all technical courses (geology, geophysics, chemistry,
and learning outcomes are too similar (e.g. OCNG 410/OCNG 608, math and physics). Some courses require field trips. Students must pay
OCNG 440/OCNG 640) expenses incurred on such trips.
6
Two graduate courses will be taken for dual undergraduate/graduate
credit and may contribute to the minor.
455
Program Requirements Summer

GEOL 350 Summer Field Geology 3
First Year
Fall Semester
Fourth Year
Credit
Hours Fall
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 GEOL 450 Geology Senior Project 3
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Select one of the following: 3
I American history (p. 25)
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Government/Political science (p. 25)
GEOL 150 Introduction to the Solid Earth 4 Semester Credit Hours 15
GEOL 180 Introduction to Geology and Geophysics 1 Spring
Spring American history (p. 25)
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4 Government/Political science (p. 25)
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Social and behavioral science elective (p. 25)
3
3
II 2
GEOL 152 History of the Earth 4
1
Second Year Any approved 400-level geology or geophysics course not already
Fall required.
2
GEOL 203 Mineralogy 4 Any science, math or engineering course that augments the degree
GEOL 210 Geological Communication 3 with the approval of the advisor.
3
MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3 Six hours must be selected from courses that also satisfy the
International and Cultural diversity requirement.
Geology - 5-Year Bachelor of

Spring
GEOL 304 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 4 Science/Master of Ocean Science and
GEOL 250
MATH 308
Geological Field Methods
Differential Equations
4
3
Technology
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 The Fast Track Program offers motivated and exceptional students
Semester Credit Hours 15 the opportunity to achieve aspirations in an efficient 5 year program at
Texas A&M, completing either the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor
Third Year
of Arts (B.A.) degree (in the Department of Geology and Geophysics)
Fall and the non-thesis Master of Ocean Science and Technology (in the
GEOP 341 Fundamentals of Geophysics 3 Department of Oceanography). There will be only two courses used for
GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 dual credit in this program. There is a total of 150 hours of coursework.
Select one of the following: 3 The concurrent degree program will enable these motivated students
to coordinate the required B.A./B.S. coursework (120 undergraduate
credit hours including 6 dual credit graduate hours) and non-thesis M.S.
3
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 to complete the required credit hours for each degree without diminishing
Semester Credit Hours 13 scope or quality of work and within 5 years.
Spring
Application and Eligibility
GEOL 314 Paleontology and Geobiology 4 • Applications to the Fast Track program will be submitted by July
Select one of the following: 3 1 after the completion of the student’s junior year. Applications
• Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPR of 3.0.
2 Applicants should also earn a C or better in all Chemistry, Calculus
Semester Credit Hours 14 maintain a minimum 3.0 GPR.
456 Geology - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Ocean Science and Technology
1
• A faculty advisor will be assigned to each student. Students may Government/Political science (p. 25)
seek additional mentors, but a formal committee is not required. Semester Credit Hours 18
• Students admitted into the Fast Track program must finish the Third Year
entire 150 credit hours to obtain both the Bachelor’s and Master’s
Fall
degrees. These students will be conferred with two degrees once 1
th
they complete the 5 year of the concurrent program. GEOL 304 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 4
1
• Students admitted to the program will change from U4 to G7 status GEOL 305 Paleobiology 3
1
when they are admitted having completed at least 96 hours (end of GEOL 451 Introduction to Geochemistry 3
spring semester, year 3). Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
3
• Students not accepted or not allowed to continue with the Fast Track Select one of the following: 3
Program will complete the 120 hour Bachelor’s degree under the American history (p. 25)
1

standard 4 year curriculum. These students may still apply to the 1
traditional graduate program.
th
Students will graduate at the completion of the 5 year in the Fast Spring
Track Program coursework (150 credit hours) with both Bachelor’s and GEOL 309 Introduction to Geological Field Methods 3
Master’s degrees. Students will complete the coursework in May of the 1,2
th GEOL 312 Structural Geology and Tectonics 4
5 year. 1,2,4
GEOL Elective 4
4
Program Requirements Technical elective 3
1
First Year
Fall Semester
Summer
Credit
Hours GEOL 300 Field Geology 6
GEOL 104 Physical Geology 4 Semester Credit Hours 6
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 Fourth Year
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Fall
I 5
Semester Credit Hours 15 American history (p. 25)
Spring Government/Political science (p. 25)
GEOL 106 Historical Geology 4 Select one from: 3
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4 OCNG 620 Biological Oceanography
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory OCNG 630 Geological Oceanography
II
Spring
Second Year
OCNG 603 Communicating Ocean Science 3
Fall
1
OCNG 657 Data Methods and Graphical 3
GEOL 203 Mineralogy 4 Representation in Oceanography
6
1,2
GEOL 311 Principles of Geological Writing 1 Select one of the following:
3
3
1
GEOP 341 Fundamentals of Geophysics 3 American history (p. 25)
1
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 Government/Political science (p. 25)
1
MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3 Select one from: 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 OCNG 620 Biological Oceanography
Spring OCNG 630 Geological Oceanography
1
GEOL 302 Introduction to Petrology 4 OCNG 640 Chemical Oceanography
1
GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 Technical elective
4
3
1
1
3
1
457
Fifth Year assessment and the solution of environmental and engineering

Fall Semester problems. Environmental geophysicists typically work as independent
Credit environmental consultants or with industrial corporation or government
Hours agencies. Other recommended classes include GEOL 410, GEOL 420 and
GEOL 440.
Semester Credit Hours 9 Many geophysics find eventual employment in the petroleum industry, in
Spring which reflection seismology is the primary subsurface exploration tool.
OCNG 661 Advanced Oceanographic Data Analysis 3 Students aiming for this field will supplement their background in seismic
and Communication theory with electives that focus on subsurface structures and processes
and industry techniques. These students will be prepared for graduate
study, as well as service jobs in the oil and gas industry between their
Semester Credit Hours 9 undergraduate and graduate education. Additional recommended classes
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 include GEOL 306, GEOL 404 and PETE 311. Qualified students may also
take related graduate courses during the senior year, including GEOP 629,
1
Any of the required courses may be taken during the Summer GEOP 631 and GEOP 620. Students interested in seismic theory may take
Sessions to diminish the heavy semester loads during Years Two and additional math classes, such as MATH 417, MATH 407 and MATH 414.
Three.
2
A second W course is required. GEOL 312 is offered as a W option Program Requirements
when taught by Dr. Julie Newman, and other GEOL electives also
First Year
fulfill the W requirement (including GEOL 491 when arranged with the
permission of the instructor). Fall Semester
3 Credit
Students must complete 6 credit hours of American history and 6
Hours
credit hours of government/political science.
4 CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 4
Select in consultation with advisor.
5 & CHEM 117 Students
Two graduate courses will be taken for dual undergraduate/graduate and General Chemistry for Engineering
credit. Students Laboratory
6
Students will not be permitted to receive credit for both the 400- ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
and 600-level versions of certain courses because the content
and learning outcomes are too similar (e.g. OCNG 410/OCNG 608,
OCNG 440/OCNG 640). GEOL 150 Introduction to the Solid Earth 4
GEOL 180 Introduction to Geology and Geophysics 1
Geophysics - BS Semester Credit Hours 16

Spring
Graduates with a BS in Geophysics go on to careers in the energy and
GEOL 152 History of the Earth 4
environmental industries, and advanced study at top-ranked graduate
programs. The first two years are similar to the BS in Geology, providing
students with the fundamentals of geology, chemistry, physics, and Select one of the following: 3
mathematics. Courses during the junior and senior years emphasize American history (p. 25)
knowledge transfer from the fields of math and physics to techniques Government/Political science (p. 25)
and problems in both theoretical and applied geophysics. Technical Communication elective (p. 22) 3
electives allow students to focus on specific career objectives. Students
are also encouraged to become involved in research problems with
faculty members and can receive course credit for this activity through Second Year
research hours (GEOP 291 and GEOP 491). Fall
GEOL 203 Mineralogy 4
While graduates from the Geophysics program will have employment
GEOL 210 Geological Communication 3
opportunities in industry, the rigor of this degree is designed to prepare
students for advanced study. The MS degree is generally considered MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3
to be the preferred entry degree for professionals in the petroleum PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
industry. Students interested in teaching in a university or research in an Semester Credit Hours 14
academic, government or industrial laboratory should seek the PhD. Spring
To remain in satisfactory academic standing, students must maintain a GEOL 304 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 4
2.0 or better GPR in all technical courses (geology, geophysics, chemistry, GEOL 250 Geological Field Methods 4
math and physics). Some courses in geophysics require field trips. MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
Students must pay expenses incurred on such trips. PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4
Geophysicists contribute to the field of environmental science by Semester Credit Hours 15
working on traditional and emerging methods used for hydrogeological,
structural and stratigraphic characterization of the uppermost 100
meters, with applications to shallow resource and groundwater
458 Geology - Minor
Third Year Program Requirements

Fall
GEOP 341 Fundamentals of Geophysics 3
Hours
GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4
PHYS 221 Optics and Thermal Physics 3
GEOL 320 Geology for Civil Engineers
GEOL 100-499 (p. 826)
Spring
GEOP 100-499 (p. 829)
GEOP 313 Geophysical Field Methods 4
1
GEOP 361 Geophysical Signal Processing 3 May use with advisor approval.
2
Select one of the following: 3 Except GEOL 308.
Minimum of 6 credits must be taken in residence at either Texas A&M in
2 College Station or Texas A&M in Galveston.
Semester Credit Hours 17 Minimum of 6 credits at the 300-400 level.
Fourth Year
Minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA for all courses in the minor.
Fall
GEOP 421 Seismology 4 Maximum of 4 credits may be from selected courses in Geography or
Oceanography, with approval of advisor (any substitutions must be
GEOP 413 Near-surface Geophysics 3
approved by the department head).
GEOL 450 Geology Senior Project 3
Geophysics - Minor
3
Spring A minor in Geophysics requires 15 hours of Geology or Geophysics
1 courses, with a minimum of 9 hours in Geophysics. The minor in
Geophysics elective 3
2 geophysics may be especially useful to those in related technical
fields who wish to apply their skills to problems in Earth science,
Select one of the following: 3 such as mathematics, physics, and to those whose careers naturally
American history (p. 25) intersect with the physics of earth materials, such as petroleum and civil
Government/Political science (p. 25) engineering.
Semester Credit Hours 15 1. Minimum of 15 credit hours in Geology or Geophysics. May not
include GEOL 308 .
2. Minimum of 6 credits must be taken in residence at either Texas A&M
1 in College Station or Texas A&M in Galveston.
Any approved 400-level geophysics course not already required.
2 3. Minimum of 9 credit hours in Geophysics.
Any science, math or engineering course that augments the degree
with the approval of the advisor. 4. Maximum of 4 credits may be from selected courses in Geography or
3 Oceanography, with approval of advisor (any substitutions must be
Six hours must be selected from courses that also satisfy the
International and Cultural diversity requirement. approved by the department head).
5. Minimum of 6 credits at the 300-400 level.
Geology - Minor 6. Minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA for all courses in the minor.
A minor in Geology requires 15 hours of Geology or Geophysics courses,

and may be especially beneficial to students majoring in fields that
Department of Oceanography
deal directly or indirectly with geological processes. These include
agriculture, anthropology, archaeology, architecture, business, education,
Studies in Oceanography
engineering, and soil science, to name a few. Oceanography is an interdisciplinary science that focuses on the
oceans, their contents and their boundaries. Degree programs include
BS in Oceanography, MS (thesis option) in Oceanography, PhD in
Oceanography and a Master of Ocean Science and Technology (MOST)
459
a non-thesis professional degree. In addition, qualified undergraduate Gold Bouchot, Gerardo, Professor
students may participate in a 15-credit minor in Oceanography. Oceanography
PHD, CINVESTAV Merida, 1991
The BS in Oceanography provides students with an interdisciplinary
education and training in one of three areas of ocean science: Ocean Hetland, Robert D, Professor
Observing Systems and Technology (OOST), Ocean Climate (OC) and Oceanography
Marine Ecosystem Science and Health (MESH). All students will gain PHD, Florida State University, 1999
skill in handling, evaluating and analyzing large datasets.
Knap, Anthony H, Professor
The Department of Oceanography also has Fast Track 5 year Bachelor's/ Oceanography
MOST Programs in conjunction with Environmental Geosciences, PHD, University of South Hampton, 1978
Atmospheric Sciences and Geology. These Fast Track Programs
offer motivated and exceptional students the opportunity to achieve Orsi, Alejandro H, Professor
aspirations in an efficient program at Texas A&M, completing a Oceanography
Bachelor's degree in one of these majors: Environmental Geosciences PHD, Texas A&M University, 1993
(B.S.), Meteorology (B.S.), Geology (B.S. or B.A.) and the Master of Ocean
Potter, Henry, Visiting Assistant Professor
Science and Technology degree in 5 years. There are only two courses
Oceanography
used for dual credit in this program. There is a total of 150 hours of
PHD, University of Miami, 2014
coursework. The concurrent degree program enables these motivated
students to coordinate the required B.S coursework (114 undergraduate Richardson, Mary J, Professor
credit hours plus 6 dual credit graduate courses) and MOST coursework Oceanography
(36 credit hours including the 6 dual credit graduate courses) to complete PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980
the required credit hours for each degree without diminishing scope or
quality of work within 5 years Shamberger, Kathryn E, Assistant Professor
Oceanography
Faculty PHD, University of Washington, 2011
Baldauf, Jack G, Professor Slowey, Niall C, Professor

Oceanography Oceanography
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1985 PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1991
Brooks, David A, Professor Stoessel, Achim, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Miami, 1975 PHD, Universitat Hamburg, 1990
Campbell, Lisa, Professor Sylvan, Jason B, Assistant Professor

PHD, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1985 PHD, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2008
Chang, Ping, Professor Thomas, Deborah J, Professor

PHD, Princeton University, 1988 PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002
Chapman, Piers, Professor Thornton, Daniel C, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Wales, UK, 1983 PHD, Queen Mary Westfield College, University of London, 1996
Dimarco, Steven F, Professor Thyng, Kristen M, Research Assistant Professor

PHD, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1991 PHD, University of Washington, 2012
Fitzsimmons, Jessica N, Assistant Professor Wiederwohl, Christina L, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2012
Gardner, Wilford D, Professor Yvon-Lewis, Shari A, Professor

PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1978 PHD, University of Miami, 1994
Giese, Benjamin S, Professor Zhang, Yige, Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Washington, 1989 PHD, Yale University, 2015
460 Oceanography - BS
Majors University and College Requirements

Communication
• Bachelor of Science in Oceanography (p. 460)
Minors COMM 203 Public Speaking 3
or COMM 205
• Oceanography Minor (p. 461)
Professions
Oceanography - BS Mathematics
Overview MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
The Department of Oceanography offers a BS in Oceanography.
The BS in Oceanography provides students with an interdisciplinary CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4
education and training in one of three areas of ocean science: Ocean & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
Observing Systems and Technology (OOST), Ocean Climate (OC) and Laboratory I
Marine Ecosystem Science and Health (MESH). All students will gain CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4
skill in handling, evaluating and analyzing large datasets. & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry
Laboratory II
The BS in Oceanography curriculum: 1) Provides students with an
interdisciplinary understanding of the oceans and the processes BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
affecting them for use in careers in marine science or other related fields; BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4
2) Provides students with the skills to retrieve, evaluate, and analyze PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
large oceanographic datasets such as those generated from long term PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4
oceanographic studies and observing systems; and 3) Emphasizes
critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Students planning on attending graduate school are encouraged to Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3
also complete a minor in a STEM field. Many graduates will obtain jobs American history (p. 25) 6
in in a variety of fields including marine technical support, energy and
transportation industries, insurance industries, hazard mitigation, marine
operations, homeland security, oil spill response, etc.
Select from OCNG 400-499 (p. 923), ATMO 201, ATMO 203 ,
Code Title Semester Credit ATMO 251; BIOL 213, BIOL 214, BIOL 300-399 (p. 741); BICH
Hours 300-499 (p. 739); CHEM 300-499 (p. 752); CVEN 221; GENE
OCNG 251 Oceanography 4 300-499 (p. 821); GEOG 442/GEOS 442; GEOS 442/GEOG 442;
& OCNG 252 and Oceanography Laboratory MATH 251; MATH 300-499 (p. 885); PHYS 221; PHYS 300-499
OCNG 203 Communicating Oceanography 1 (p. 933); OCEN 300-499 (p. 919); STAT 212.
2
Laboratory Select one of the following tracks: Ocean Climate, Ocean Observing
OCNG 303 Professional Communication in 3 Science and Technology, Marine Ecosystem Science and Health
Oceanography
Hours
OCNG 420 Biological Oceanography 3
Ocean Climate Track
OCNG 430 Geological Oceanography 3
OCNG 440 Chemical Oceanography 3
OCNG 443 Oceanographic Field and Laboratory 3
Track electives 12
Methods
OCNG 456 MATLAB Programming for Ocean 3
Sciences ATMO 203 Weather Forecasting Laboratory
or OCNG 469 or Python for Geosciences ATMO 324 Physical and Regional Climatology
OCNG 461 Advanced Oceanographic Data 3 ATMO 441 Satellite Meteorology and Remote
Analysis and Communication Sensing
OCNG 481 Seminar 1 GEOG 442/ Past Climates
GEOS 442
GEOS 470 Data Analysis Methods in 3
Geosciences MATH 304 Linear Algebra
GEOS 101 Introduction to the Geosciences 1 OCNG 451 Mathematical Modeling of Ocean
1 Climate
2
Concentration electives 18
461
OCNG 456 MATLAB Programming for Ocean

Sciences
Oceanography - Minor
OCNG 469 Python for Geosciences Oceanography is an interdisciplinary science that focuses on the
PHYS 221 Optics and Thermal Physics oceans, their contents and their boundaries. Degree programs are
offered at the graduate level, leading to the Master of Science and the
STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II
Doctor of Philosophy degrees in oceanography. In addition, various
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 undergraduate courses are offered, and qualified undergraduate students
may participate in a 15-credit minor in Oceanography. A minor consists of
Code Title Semester Credit at least 15 hours from any of the undergraduate OCNG courses. However,
Hours only one of OCNG 251 or OCNG 401 can be used for the minor. At least 6
Ocean Observing Track hours must be upper division courses in the minor.
STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II 3

Track electives 12 Program Requirements
ATMO 203 Weather Forecasting Laboratory
Hours
ATMO 251 Weather Observation and Analysis
Select 15 semester credits from the following: 15
GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences 1, 2
Any OCNG 100 - 499
OCNG 350 Marine Pollution
OCNG 456 MATLAB Programming for Ocean
Sciences 1
Only one of OCNG 251 or OCNG 401 can be used for the minor.
OCNG 469 Python for Geosciences 2
At least 6 hours must be upper division courses.
STAT 407 Principles of Sample Surveys
Code Title Semester Credit The College of Geosciences offers degrees in University Studies. A
Hours University Studies degree differs from a traditional “major” in that it
Marine Ecosystem Science and Health Track consists of a concentration of 26 hours and two minors of 15-18 hours
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 4 each. The University Studies degree format was created to provide
& CHEM 237 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory students the flexibility to combine areas of study that are of special
interest.
Majors
Track electives 10
ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric • Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Geographic Information
Chemistry and Air Pollution Science and Technology Concentration (p. 448)
BIOL 213 Molecular Cell Biology • Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Geography Concentration
(p. 448)
BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution
BIOL 351 Fundamentals of Microbiology
CHEM 315 Fundamentals of Quantitative
University Studies - BS, Geographic
Analysis Information Science and Technology
CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 383 Chemistry of Environmental
Concentration
Pollution The broad objective of the academic discipline of geography is to
CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry understand and improve the human environment: Earth. Understanding
GENE 302 Principles of Genetics the Earth's surface requires a consideration of both natural and social
OCNG 350 Marine Pollution
environment interactions are of particular interest in geography. The
OCNG 425 Microbial Oceanography
area of concentration in geography offers students a broad perspective
OCNG 453 Hydrothermal Vents and Mid-Ocean on the Earth as human habitat, while permitting them to complete
Ridges two supporting minors in other disciplines. The area of concentration
OCNG 456 MATLAB Programming for Ocean is flexible in that numerous courses are included to permit a student
Sciences to build a course of study in geography that is tailored to his or her
OCNG 469 Python for Geosciences interests. Ideally, the minors would be in related fields to build depth and
breadth around themes that the student wishes to emphasize.
462 University Studies - BS, Geography Concentration
Program Requirements the Earth's surface requires a consideration of both natural and social
Code Title Semester Credit environment interactions are of particular interest in geography. The
Hours area of concentration in geography offers students a broad perspective
GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic 4 on the Earth as human habitat, while permitting them to complete
Information Systems two supporting minors in other disciplines. The area of concentration
GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences 4 is flexible in that numerous courses are included to permit a student
to build a course of study in geography that is tailored to his or her
interests. Ideally, the minors would be in related fields to build depth and
GEOL 352
breadth around themes that the student wishes to emphasize.
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS 4
ESSM 459 Programming for Spatial Data
Hours
Applications
CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science
Concepts and Programming GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village 3
GEOG 232 Cartography and Visualization GEOG 203 Planet Earth 3
GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs Select one of the following: 3
GEOG 392 GIS Programming GEOG 304 Economic Geography
GEOG 461 Digital Image Processing in the GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography
Geosciences GEOG 309 Geography of Energy
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS GEOG 311 Cultural Geography
(Geographic Information Systems) GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography
GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions
GEOG 479 Principles of Geocomputation GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment
GEOG 461 Digital Image Processing in the GEOG 331 Geomorphology
Geosciences GEOG 335 Pattern and Process in
University and College Requirements Biogeography
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 GEOG 232 Cartography and Visualization
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 GEOG 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3 GEOL 352
MATH 142 Business Calculus 3 GEOG 355 Concepts in Geographic Education
Life and Physical Sciences elective (p. 22) 9 GEOG 360 Natural Hazards
Language, Philosophy and Culture (p. 23) 3 GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences
Creative Arts (p. 24) 3 GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes
Social and Behavioral Sciences (p. 25) 3 MARS 370
American History (p. 25) 6 GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies
POLS 206 American National Government 3 GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic
Information Systems
1 GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs
Minor 1 15-18
Minor 2 15-18
Free Electives 26
Behavior
1 Contemporary Urban Issues
A graduation requirement includes 6 hours of international and
cultural diversity courses. A course satisfying a University Core GEOG 420 Geography of Terrorism
category, a college/department requirement, or a free elective may be GEOG 430 Environmental Justice
used to satisfy this requirement. GEOG 434 Hydrology and Environment
University Studies - BS, Geography GEOG 440 History and Nature of Geography
Concentration GEOG 442/ Past Climates

GEOS 442
The broad objective of the academic discipline of geography is to GEOG 450 Field Geography
463
GEOG 462/ Advanced GIS Analysis for Natural GEOG 355 Concepts in Geographic Education
ESSM 462 Resources Management GEOG 360 Natural Hazards
GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and GEOG 361 Remote Sensing in Geosciences
Environmental Systems GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS MARS 370
(Geographic Information Systems) GEOG 380 Workshop in Environmental Studies
GEOG 476 GIS Practicum GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic
GEOG 485 Directed Studies Information Systems
GEOG 489 Special Topics in... GEOG 398 Interpretation of Aerial Photographs
GEOG 491 Research GEOG 400 Arid Lands Geomorphology
Select two of the following: 6 GEOG 401 Political Geography
GEOG 400 Arid Lands Geomorphology GEOG 404 Spatial Thinking, Perception and
GEOG 401 Political Geography Behavior
GEOG 404 Spatial Thinking, Perception and GEOG 406 Geographic Perspectives on
Behavior Contemporary Urban Issues
GEOG 406 Geographic Perspectives on GEOG 420 Geography of Terrorism
Contemporary Urban Issues GEOG 430 Environmental Justice
GEOG 420 Geography of Terrorism GEOG 434 Hydrology and Environment
GEOG 430 Environmental Justice GEOG 435 Principles of Plant Geography
GEOG 434 Hydrology and Environment GEOG 440 History and Nature of Geography
GEOG 435 Principles of Plant Geography GEOG 442/ Past Climates
GEOG 440 History and Nature of Geography GEOS 442
GEOG 442/ Past Climates GEOG 450 Field Geography
GEOS 442 GEOG 462/ Advanced GIS Analysis for Natural
GEOG 450 Field Geography ESSM 462 Resources Management
GEOG 462/ Advanced GIS Analysis for Natural GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and
ESSM 462 Resources Management Environmental Systems
GEOG 467 Dynamic Modeling of Earth and GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS
Environmental Systems (Geographic Information Systems)
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS GEOG 476 GIS Practicum
(Geographic Information Systems) GEOG 485 Directed Studies
GEOG 476 GIS Practicum GEOG 489 Special Topics in...
GEOG 485 Directed Studies GEOG 491 Research
GEOG 489 Special Topics in... University and College Requirements
GEOG 491 Research Communication elective (p. 22) 6
Select two of the following: 6 MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
1
GEOG 301 Geography of the United States MATH 142 Business Calculus 3
GEOG 304 Economic Geography GEOG 213 Planet Earth Lab 1
1
GEOG 305 Geography of Texas Life and Physical Science electives 8
GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography Select one of the following:
GEOG 309 Geography of Energy BIOL 101 Botany
GEOG 311 Cultural Geography & BIOL 107 and Zoology
GEOG 312 Data Analysis in Geography BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
GEOG 320 The Middle East & BIOL 112 and Introductory Biology II
GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
& CHEM 102Laboratory I
& CHEM 112and Fundamentals of Chemistry II
GEOG 327 Geography of South Asia and Fundamentals of Chemistry
GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment Laboratory II
GEOG 331 Geomorphology GEOL 101 Principles of Geology
GEOG 335 Pattern and Process in & GEOL 106 and Historical Geology
Biogeography PHYS 201 College Physics
GEOG 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences & PHYS 202and College Physics
GEOL 352 Language, Philosophy and Culture elective (p. 23) 3
464 University Studies - BS, Geography Concentration
Creative Arts elective (p. 24) 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences elective (p. 25) 3
Minor 1 15-18
Minor 2 15-18
2
General Electives 18-24
1
GEOG 301 and GEOG 305 cannot be used in combination to meet this
requirement.
2
Any 100-499 course not used elsewhere.
Two courses that meet the writing requirement are required.
A total of six semester credit hours must include courses that meet the
International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40) requirements, except sections
of BUSN 289 that meet the university writing requirement.
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS General Degree Requirements

Degree requirements for Liberal Arts majors are organized into:
Administrative Officers 1. General Requirements, including University Core Curriculum

Dean - Pamela R. Matthews, Ph.D. requirements and College of Liberal Arts requirements
2. Requirements of the Major Field of Study
Associate Dean - Patricia A. Hurley, Ph.D.
3. Requirements of the Minor Field of Study
Associate Dean - Steven M. Oberhelman, Ph.D. 4. Electives
Associate Dean - Gerianne Alexander, Ph.D. A minimum of 120 acceptable hours of coursework is required for the
baccalaureate degree. A minimum of 36 hours of 300- or 400-level
Associate Dean - Leroy Dorsey, Ph.D. coursework must be completed at Texas A&M University.
Associate Dean - Srividya Ramasubramanian, Ph.D.

General Requirements
Associate Dean - Paul Wellman, Ph.D. The areas listed below include University Core Curriculum requirements
and College of Liberal Arts requirements. The completion of requisite
Assistant Dean - Cheryl L. Hanks, M.A. hours in these areas will thus satisfy both University Core Curriculum and
college requirements.
General Statement Bachelor of Arts Requirements
The College of Liberal Arts offers students an opportunity to explore
the intellectual achievements of humankind through a disciplined and
Hours
responsible study of issues that have been of enduring importance to 1
people. Thus, courses in liberal arts help students develop a sensitivity Communication
to the questions and values that confront them in their daily lives. At the ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
same time, skills are built which can be put to use in solving complex Select one of the following: 3
problems. One of the program’s principal objectives is to achieve the ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
hallmark of an educated person: a fundamental knowledge of the forces
that have shaped and continue to direct our cultural identity.
The purpose of the undergraduate program in the College of Liberal Arts COMM 205 Communication for Technical
is to foster independent thinking by offering students a broad education. Professions
To achieve this, the college supports the aims of the University Core COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
Curriculum, which requires all students to engage in specific studies
Literature in English
intended to promote an awareness of their heritage, their culture, and
their environment. Students who choose to major in one of the Liberal
Arts disciplines will complete a curriculum designed to promote this ENGL 202 Environmental Literature
2
breadth of understanding while providing a focus through concentration ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
in one specific area of study. ENGL 204/ Introduction to African-American
AFST 204 Literature
The first two years of undergraduate study in the College of Liberal
ENGL 205/ Introduction to Africana Literature
Arts introduce students to the full range of arts, humanities, science,
AFST 205
mathematics and social science areas that are established in the
University Core Curriculum. During the last two years, students ENGL 206 Twenty-first Century Literature and
concentrate on their major and minor fields of study and complete their Culture
program with appropriate elective hours. Throughout the program, skills ENGL 212 Shakespeare
in critical thinking and in communication are developed, strengthened ENGL 219 Literature and the Other Arts
and polished. ENGL 221/ World Literature
MODL 221
Many graduates with bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts continue their
study at the graduate level in an academic discipline or in a profession ENGL 222/ World Literature
such as medicine or law. The majority go directly into the job market. MODL 222
Studies have shown that liberal arts graduates are very successful in a ENGL 227 American Literature: The
variety of activities in commerce, business, or public service because the Beginnings to Civil War
knowledge and skills sets in critical thinking, communication, writing, ENGL 228 American Literature: Civil War to
problem-solving, and analytical thinking they have developed are valuable Present
in today’s world. Many businesses actively recruit liberal arts majors. ENGL 231 Survey of English Literature I
Whether as a foundation for further study or as a broad education
ENGL 232 Survey of English Literature II
preparatory to positions in business, industry, and the public domain, a
liberal arts degree has intrinsic worth and enduring value in providing ENGL 313 Medieval English Literature
knowledge for life. ENGL 314 The English Renaissance
ENGL 315 Seventeenth-Century Literature
466 College of Liberal Arts
ENGL 316 Eighteenth-Century Literature and ENGL 414 Milton

Culture ENGL 415 Studies in a Major Author
ENGL 317 Early British Drama ENGL 431 Chaucer
ENGL 321 Nineteenth-Century Literature ENGL 474/ Studies in Women Writers
(Romantic) WGST 474
ENGL 322 Nineteenth-Century Literature AFST 204/ Introduction to African-American
(Victorian) ENGL 204 Literature
ENGL 323 The American Renaissance AFST 205/ Introduction to Africana Literature
ENGL 329/ African-American Literature ENGL 205
AFST 329 Pre-1930 AFST 329/ African-American Literature
ENGL 330 Arthurian Literature ENGL 329 Pre-1930
ENGL 331 Fantasy Literature AFST 339/ African-American Literature
ENGL 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature ENGL 339 Post-1930
WGST 333 AFST 379/ Postcolonial Literatures
ENGL 334 Science Fiction Present and Past ENGL 379
ENGL 336 Life and Literature of the Southwest AFST 393/ Studies in Africana Literature and
ENGL 393 Culture
ENGL 337 Life and Literature of the American
South FILM 356/ Literature and Film
ENGL 356
ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature
HISP 362/ Latino/a Literature
ENGL 339/ African-American Literature
ENGL 362
AFST 339 Post-1930
MODL 221/ World Literature
ENGL 340 Modern and Contemporary Drama
ENGL 221
ENGL 350 Twentieth-Century Literature to
World War II
ENGL 222
ENGL 352 Literature, World War II to Present.
RELS 392/ Studies in Literature, Religion, and
ENGL 356/ Literature and Film
ENGL 392 Culture
FILM 356
WGST 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature
ENGL 357 Native American Rhetorics and
ENGL 333
Literatures
WGST 374/ Women Writers
ENGL 360 Literature for Children
ENGL 374
ENGL 361 Young Adult Literature
WGST 474/ Studies in Women Writers
ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature ENGL 474
HISP 362 3
Foreign Language
ENGL 365/ The Bible as Literature
Option 1 14
RELS 360
ENGL 372 American Poetry
ARAB 101 Beginning Arabic I
ENGL 373 American Realism and Naturalism
& ARAB 102and Beginning Arabic II
ENGL 374/ Women Writers
CHIN 101 Beginning Chinese I
WGST 374
& CHIN 102 and Beginning Chinese II
ENGL 375 Nineteenth-Century American Novel
CLAS 101 Beginning Classical Greek I
ENGL 376 The American Novel Since 1900 & CLAS 102 and Beginning Classical Greek II
ENGL 377 The British Novel to 1870. CLAS 121 Beginning Latin I
ENGL 378 The British Novel, 1870 to Present. & CLAS 122 and Beginning Latin II
ENGL 379/ Postcolonial Literatures FREN 101 Beginning French I
AFST 379 & FREN 102and Beginning French II
ENGL 390 Studies in British Literature GERM 101 Beginning German I
ENGL 391 Folklore, Literature, and World & GERM 102and Beginning German II
Cultures ITAL 101 Beginning Italian I
ENGL 392/ Studies in Literature, Religion and & ITAL 102 and Beginning Italian II
RELS 392 Culture JAPN 101 Beginning Japanese I
ENGL 393/ Studies in Africana Literature and & JAPN 102and Beginning Japanese II
AFST 393 Culture RUSS 101 Beginning Russian I
ENGL 394 Studies in Genre & RUSS 102and Beginning Russian II
ENGL 396 Studies in American Literature SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I
ENGL 412 Studies in Shakespeare & SPAN 102and Beginning Spanish II
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Select one of the following: Government/Political Science

6
ARAB 201 Intermediate Arabic I Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 6
& ARAB 202and Intermediate Arabic II International Cultures and Diversity
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I 7
International and cultural diversity elective (p. 40) 6
& CHIN 202 and Intermediate Chinese II
CLAS 211 Intermediate Greek
1
or CLAS 311 or Advanced Greek: New Students must demonstrate the ability to express themselves in
Testament acceptable written English. The College requirement is satisfied if a
or CLAS 312 or Advanced Classical Greek student earns a grade of C or better in ENGL 203.
Poetry Students who do not meet this standard must repeat the course
or CLAS 313 or Advanced Classical Greek prior to completing 60 hours and earn a grade of C or better or must
Prose immediately arrange with the director of the writing laboratory to be
certified as competent in writing.
CLAS 221 Intermediate Latin I 2
& CLAS 222 and Intermediate Latin II ENGL 203 will count toward the Communication requirement or the
Literature in English requirement, but will not count toward both
FREN 201 Intermediate French I
requirements.
& FREN 202 and Intermediate French II 3
Students must take a foreign language placement test if they:
or FREN 221 or Field Studies I and Field Studies
• intend to enroll for the first time in a college Spanish, French, German,
& FREN 222 Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Classical Greek, Italian, or Latin course
GERM 201 Intermediate German I and
& GERM 20202and Intermediate German II • have knowledge of the language acquired in any way
or GERM 221
or Field Studies I and Field Studies The placement test serves as a basis for credit by examination.
& GERM 222
II Placement tests are offered throughout the calendar year by the
ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian I Department of Hispanic Studies for Spanish and by the Department
& ITAL 202 and Intermediate Italian II of International Studies for all other languages.
JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I Students who have taken the Advanced Placement (AP) test or the
& JAPN 202 and Intermediate Japanese II Reading Achievement test in their foreign language of choice may
RUSS 201 Intermediate Russian I substitute the test results for the placement exam.
4
& RUSS 202 and Intermediate Russian II No course used to fulfill this requirement may fulfill any other college
or RUSS 221 or Field Studies I and Field Studies of University requirement except in the minor field of study.
5

& RUSS 222 Minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 semester credit hours in Creative
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Arts.
6
& SPAN 202 and Intermediate Spanish II Courses in military, air or naval science may not be substituted for
or SPAN 221 or Field Studies Abroad I and required courses.
7
& SPAN N222 Field Studies Abroad II The list of approved courses is available in the degree audit for each
Option 2 major.
Foreign language placement test results determine
3 Bachelor of Science Requirements
foreign language course levels required
Option 3 Hours
Advanced Placement or Reading Achievement Communication
foreign language test results determine foreign 1
3 ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
language course levels required
Mathematics
Mathematics (3 hours must be in MATH) (p. 22) 6
Life and Physical Sciences
Creative Arts and Language, Philosophy and
4 Professions
Culture
5 COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3
(p. 23)
5 ENGL 202 Environmental Literature
2
Social and Behavioral Sciences ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
Social and behavioral sciences elective (p. 25)

4
6 ENGL 204/ Introduction to African-American
AFST 204 Literature
American History
6 ENGL 205/ Introduction to Africana Literature
AFST 205
ENGL 206 Twenty-first Century Literature and ENGL 374/ Women Writers

Culture WGST 374
ENGL 212 Shakespeare ENGL 375 Nineteenth-Century American Novel
ENGL 219 Literature and the Other Arts ENGL 376 The American Novel Since 1900
ENGL 221/ World Literature ENGL 377 The British Novel to 1870.
MODL 221 ENGL 378 The British Novel, 1870 to Present.
ENGL 222/ World Literature ENGL 379/ Postcolonial Literatures
MODL 222 AFST 379
ENGL 227 American Literature: The ENGL 390 Studies in British Literature
Beginnings to Civil War ENGL 391 Folklore, Literature, and World
ENGL 228 American Literature: Civil War to Cultures
Present ENGL 392/ Studies in Literature, Religion and
ENGL 231 Survey of English Literature I RELS 392 Culture
ENGL 232 Survey of English Literature II ENGL 393/ Studies in Africana Literature and
ENGL 313 Medieval English Literature AFST 393 Culture
ENGL 314 The English Renaissance ENGL 394 Studies in Genre
ENGL 315 Seventeenth-Century Literature ENGL 396 Studies in American Literature
ENGL 316 Eighteenth-Century Literature and ENGL 412 Studies in Shakespeare
Culture ENGL 414 Milton
ENGL 317 Early British Drama ENGL 415 Studies in a Major Author
ENGL 321 Nineteenth-Century Literature ENGL 431 Chaucer
(Romantic) ENGL 474/ Studies in Women Writers
ENGL 322 Nineteenth-Century Literature WGST 474
(Victorian) AFST 204/ Introduction to African-American
ENGL 323 The American Renaissance ENGL 204 Literature
ENGL 329/ African-American Literature AFST 205/ Introduction to Africana Literature
AFST 329 Pre-1930 ENGL 205
ENGL 330 Arthurian Literature AFST 329/ African-American Literature
ENGL 331 Fantasy Literature ENGL 329 Pre-1930
ENGL 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature AFST 339/ African-American Literature
WGST 333 ENGL 339 Post-1930
ENGL 334 Science Fiction Present and Past AFST 379/ Postcolonial Literatures
ENGL 336 Life and Literature of the Southwest ENGL 379
ENGL 337 Life and Literature of the American AFST 393/ Studies in Africana Literature and
South ENGL 393 Culture
ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature FILM 356/ Literature and Film
ENGL 356
AFST 339 Post-1930 HISP 362/ Latino/a Literature
ENGL 362
ENGL 221
World War II
ENGL 222
FILM 356
ENGL 392 Culture
Literatures
ENGL 333
ENGL 360 Literature for Children
WGST 374/ Women Writers
ENGL 361 Young Adult Literature
ENGL 374
HISP 362
ENGL 474
ENGL 365/ The Bible as Literature 3
Foreign Language
RELS 360
& ARAB 102and Beginning Arabic II
469
5
CHIN 101 Beginning Chinese I Minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 semester credit hours in Creative
& CHIN 102 and Beginning Chinese II Arts.
6
CLAS 101 Beginning Classical Greek I Courses in military, air or naval science may not be substituted for
& CLAS 102 and Beginning Classical Greek II required courses.
7
CLAS 121 Beginning Latin I The list of approved courses is available in the degree audit for each
& CLAS 122 and Beginning Latin II major.
FREN 101 Beginning French I
& FREN 102and Beginning French II Major Field of Study
GERM 101 Beginning German I Each department sets its own requirements for the major, including no
& GERM 102and Beginning German II fewer than 27 hours of coursework and no more than 33 hours (except
for the BA in Music). At least 12 semester hours in the major must be
ITAL 101 Beginning Italian I
completed in advanced courses (300- and 400-level), and at least 12
semester hours in the major field must be completed in residence at
JAPN 101 Beginning Japanese I
Texas A&M. A grade of C or higher is required in a course to be counted
& JAPN 102and Beginning Japanese II
toward the major.
RUSS 101 Beginning Russian I
& RUSS 102and Beginning Russian II Minor Field of Study
SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I Completion of a minor is not a requirement of the College of Liberal Arts;
& SPAN 102and Beginning Spanish II however, individual departments may require their majors to have a
Mathematics minor. Students should consult with an advisor in their major department
Mathematics elective (3 hours must be in MATH) 6 to determine if a minor is required. The minor program comprises 15–
(p. 22) 18 hours with a minimum of 6 hours in residence at the 300- to 400-level.
Minor programs are recognized on the transcript after graduation, but
Life and Physical Sciences
not on the diploma. A grade of C or higher is required if a course is to be
counted toward the minor field. Each student who is required to complete
Creative Arts and Language, Philosophy and a minor, or who chooses to do so, should contact the department that
4
Culture offers the minor to determine which specific courses are mandated. The
5
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 student’s college and/or major department determines the number of
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 minor programs a student may seek and shall be responsible for advising
Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3 after the student receives signed approval from the department, program,
elective (p. 23)
4 or college granting the minor program.
Social and Behavioral Sciences

4
Electives
To enhance the traditionally broad background of the liberal arts
American History graduate, undergraduate students are allowed to include in their degree
6
American history elective (p. 25) 6 program a minimum of 9 semester hours of free elective courses. These
Government/Political Science courses may be chosen from any field within the University except from a
Goverment/Political science elective (p. 25)
6
6 student’s major field. (See section on “Requirements for a Baccalaureate
Degree” in this catalog.) All other elective hours must be selected with the
International Cultures and Diversity
7 approval of the student’s advisor and dean.
International and cultural diversity elective (p. 40) 6
Computing Science, Mathematics, Science, • STLC 101, STLC 102 and STLC 289 may only be taken on an S/U
Statistics basis.
Prescribed courses by major department 6 • Lower level (100 and 200 level) military science coursework (AERS,
MLSC, NVSC) does not apply to degree requirements in the College of
Liberal Arts.
1
Students must demonstrate the ability to express themselves in • No more than 14 semester credit hours combined of KINE 199
acceptable written English. The College requirement is satisfied if a and upper-level Military Science or SOMS courses may be used as
student earns a grade of C or better in ENGL 203. electives.
Students who do not meet this standard must repeat the course • Any undergraduate student may take up to four semester credit hours
prior to completing 60 hours and earn a grade of C or better or must of KINE 199 on an S/U basis.
immediately arrange with the director of the writing laboratory to be • In the College of Liberal Arts, students who have less than a 2.0 GPR
certified as competent in writing. and who enroll in KINE 199 must enroll in the course on an S/U basis.
2
ENGL 203 will count toward the Communication requirement or the • Juniors and seniors in the College of Liberal Arts whose cumulative
Literature in English requirement, but will not count toward both GPR is 2.50 or above may take up to 12 semester credit hour hours of
requirements. “free electives” on an S/U basis.
3
Two years of high school foreign language may be used to satisfy • Transfer students must take at least 12 semester credit hours of
this requirement unless specified by major. regular coursework at Texas A&M before enrolling in a course on an
4
No course used to fulfill this requirement may fulfill any other college S/U basis.
or university requirement except in the minor field of study.
• Courses offered only on an S/U basis may be taken by freshmen and Liberal Arts Honors Program
sophomores. These courses count toward the 12 semester credit The College of Liberal Arts encourages qualified majors to participate in
hour limit. its Honors Program, which is designed for academically talented high
school graduates who have distinguished secondary school records
Combined Degree Plan, Double Degree and Double Major (top 10%) and high scores on achievement tests (1250 SAT or 28 ACT).
Students may pursue a program to qualify for two bachelor’s degrees, Students may also become Honors eligible once they establish a Texas
either a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree from different A&M GPA of at least 3.5.
departments, or two Bachelor of Arts or two Bachelor of Science degrees,
with the second degree from another college. Alternatively, instead of Students accepted into the program take courses that foster an
a major and a minor field, students in the College of Liberal Arts may interdisciplinary outlook characteristic of the Liberal Arts and that
elect to have two Liberal Arts major fields of study. Both majors may be synthesize knowledge from other courses. Participants work in small
within the college, or one major may be outside the college, provided both classes with some of the most distinguished faculty at Texas A&M
majors lead to the same baccalaureate degree. University. Students develop their own interests and have the option
to write an honors thesis under the direct supervision of a professor
Students who are enrolled in a University Studies degree are not eligible with whom they have chosen to work. For information about Texas A&M
for a double major or a double degree. Honors Program and Fellows Program (i.e., the senior thesis), see the
Honors and Undergraduate Research (http://honors.tamu.edu) website.
Students must declare the double degree no later than the semester in
Individual departments may have their own Honors program for their
which they will complete 90 hours. Students must have and maintain
majors.
at least a 3.0 GPR cumulative and in the majors (or the minimum
departmental GPR requirement in the major, whichever is higher), with
at least a 3.0 GPR in at least 9 hours in the second field of study at the
Interdisciplinary Minors
Interdisciplinary minors are offered in Africana Studies, Asian Studies,
time of declaration. Before declaring the double degree, students should
Comparative Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Hispanic Studies for
consult with the appropriate advisors to formulate the combined degree
Community Engagement, Journalism Studies, Latino/a Mexican American
plan. The following requirements must be met: the student must
Studies, Religious Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies. Specific
1. satisfy all University and college requirements course requirements and options are available from each interdisciplinary
2. complete all required courses in each major, if both majors are in the program director.
College of Liberal Arts (i.e., take all courses that are specifically listed
in each regular degree program) Cooperative Education Program
Cooperative education enables students to gain practical work
3. in cases where one major is in the College of Liberal Arts and the
experience and a salary while completing academic requirements.
other major is in another college, the student shall take in his or her
During the four-year academic program, co-op students complete two
liberal arts major field of study the same number of credit hours
to four periods of work away from campus, gaining experience through
required of regular majors in that field and also satisfy whatever
on-the-job training and thus improving their opportunities for future
conditions are set by the other college for its major field
employment. An advisor in the cooperative education office provides
Candidates for a double bachelor’s degree must have been in residence additional information about this program.
at least two academic years and must complete all essential work of
the second curriculum not covered in the first. To qualify for the double Government Service (MPA Programs)
degree, the student must complete a minimum of 30 semester credit Most graduate programs in public administration recommend a
hours more than the higher number of semester credit hours required for broad background of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
either degree. the political, social, economic and legal context of administration;
analytical tools; individual, group and organizational dynamics; policy
Curricular Options analysis; administrative/management processes; and arts and science
foundation skills. Students are best prepared for an MPA program if their
International and Intercultural Experiences undergraduate programs are multidisciplinary in nature, drawing upon
The International and Cultural Diversity requirement encourages all political science, economics, the behavioral sciences, the quantitative
students to learn about attitudes and cultures different from their own. sciences, and administrative and managerial sciences.
All students are required to select from a list of approved courses that
foster greater awareness of our interdependent and diverse world. Law
Most law school admissions committees require a student to have a
Students also may select, as free electives, courses which address
baccalaureate degree, or equivalent, as well as an acceptable score on
cultural diversity issues in the United States. Courses in this area
the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). In general, law schools prefer
encourage students to focus on issues of race, ethnicity and gender and
that a student seek a diverse college education rather than one which is
to develop a broader understanding of the diverse cultures and traditions
narrowly specialized. They favor thorough learning in some broad cultural
in the United States.
field of a student’s choice, such as history, economics, political science,
Further opportunity to increase international and national intercultural philosophy, mathematics, science, literature, or the classics. Admissions
awareness can be accomplished through study abroad and internship committees rarely favor concentration in specialized, technical curricula
programs. More information on these programs is available through the unless such study is adequately supplemented by advanced work
Undergraduate Programs Office in the College of Liberal Arts. in the social sciences and humanities. The Law School Admissions
Test Council and the Council of the Section on Legal Education and
Admissions of the American Bar Association both advise against the
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taking of satisfactory/unsatisfactory courses by students intending to go

to law school.
The English Language Institute
The English Language Institute (ELI) offers a comprehensive program
The college now offers a University Studies degree with a concentration designed to help international students improve their English language
in pre-law (B.A. in Society, Ethics and Law). Advising for pre-law students ability. The goal of the English Language Institute is to provide the
regardless of major, including application forms for taking the Law necessary language and cultural skills for international students
School Admissions Test, may be obtained from the Office of Professional to enter and participate in academic programs at Texas A&M. This
School Advising. intensive English program facilitates international students’ participation
in technology, science and management. Enriched by the arts and
Medicine humanities, the program serves current and future University students
Advising for all pre-health students, including medical and dental and emphasizes diversity and excellence.
students, may be obtained from the Office of Professional School
Advising. Students are urged to stop by the office to pick up information Full-time ELI admitted students receive 25 hours of instruction per week,
on professional schools and talk with an advisor very early in their while part-time admitted students take from 3 to 12 or more hours per
collegiate career. week. ELI classes meet on a regular University semester schedule in
classrooms on the Texas A&M campus.
Teacher Certification The ELI uses the most current textbooks, supplementary materials,
Students majoring in one of the departments of the College of Liberal language learning equipment and instructional techniques in the
Arts and working toward a teaching certificate must meet the minimum field of language learning. Courses emphasize listening and reading
requirements described in the College of Education and Human comprehension, fluency in speaking and writing, and the development
Development section under secondary teacher certification. Because of pronunciation skills, vocabulary and grammar. Courses are offered
many certification requirements are determined by the State of Texas at beginning (100), intermediate (200), and advanced (300) levels. In
and thus are subject to periodic change, students working toward addition, 500-level courses in oral skills prepare graduate students to
certification should maintain frequent contact with advisors in the serve as teaching assistants, while 500-level courses in composition
College of Education and Human Development. teach preparation for thesis and dissertation writing. For more
information, contact the ELI Office at (979) 845-7936.
Theology
The American Association of Theological Schools recommends that Majors
students planning to enter a theological seminary include in their
undergraduate curriculum the following subjects. College of Liberal Arts
English (6 semesters) • Bachelor of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies (p. 474)
History (3 semesters) • Bachelor of Arts in University Studies, Journalism Studies
Philosophy (3 semesters) Concentration (p. 560)
Natural science (2 semesters) • Bachelor of Arts in University Studies, Race, Gender, Ethnicity
Social science (6 semesters) Concentration (p. 561)
Foreign language (4 semesters): Latin, German or French • Bachelor of Arts in University Studies, Religious Thought, Practices
Religion (3 semesters). and Cultures Concentration (p. 563)
Courses taught at Texas A&M in religion include: • Bachelor of Arts in University Studies, Society, Ethics and Law
Code Title Semester Credit • Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Health Humanities
Hours Concentration (p. 565)
ENGL 365/ The Bible as Literature 3 • Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Liberal Arts Concentration
RELS 360 (p. 566)
HUMA 211/ Hebrew Scriptures 3 • Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Race, Gender, Ethnicity
RELS 211 Concentration (p. 567)
HUMA 213/ New Testament 3
RELS 213 Department of Anthropology
HUMA 303/ Near Eastern Religions 3 • Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, General Track (p. 486)
RELS 303
• Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Archaeology Track (p. 485)
HUMA 304/ Indian and Oriental Religions 3
RELS 304
Department of Communication
PHIL 331/ Philosophy of Religion 3
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication (p. 489)
RELS 331
• Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunication Media Studies (p. 490)
SOCI 326/ Sociology of Religion 3
RELS 326 • Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Media Studies (p. 492)
For more information, see the Director of the Religious Studies Program Department of Economics
in the college. • Bachelor of Arts in Economics (p. 497)
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics (p. 497) and Master of International • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Master of Public Service and
Affairs, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 498) Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 546)
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics (p. 497) and Master of Public Service • Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Master of Public Service
and Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 499) and Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 547)
• Bachelor of Science in Economics (p. 498)
• Bachelor of Science in Economics (p. 498) and Master of Department of Psychology
International Affairs, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 500) • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (p. 550)
• Bachelor of Science in Economics (p. 498) and Master of Public • Bachelor of Science in Psychology (p. 551)
Service and Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 501)
• Bachelor of Science in Economics and Master of Science in Department of Sociology
Economics, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 502)
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (p. 555)
Department of English • Bachelor of Science in Sociology (p. 557)

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Public Service and
• Bachelor of Arts in English (p. 507) Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 556)
• Bachelor of Arts in English, Middle School Teaching Certification • Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Master of Public Service and
(p. 508) Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 557)
Department of Hispanic Studies Minors

• Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (p. 511)
Department of History • Africana Studies Minor (p. 477)
• Bachelor of Arts in History (p. 516) • Comparative Cultural Studies-International Minor (p. 478)
• Comparative Cultural Studies-U.S. Minor (p. 479)
Department of International Studies • Film Studies Minor (p. 480)

• Global Culture and Society Minor (p. 480)
• Bachelor of Arts in Classics, Classical Civilization Track (p. 519)
• Journalism Minor (p. 480)
• Bachelor of Arts in Classics, Language and Literature Track (p. 520)
• Leadership Minor (p. 481)
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, International Commerce
• Liberal Arts Honors Minor (p. 481)
Track (p. 522)
• Religious Studies Minor (p. 482)
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, International
Communication and Media Track (p. 524) • Women's and Gender Studies Minor (p. 483)
Department of Anthropology
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, International Environmental
Studies Track (p. 525)
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, International Geographic • Anthropology Minor (p. 487)
Information Systems Track (p. 527) • Museum Studies Minor (p. 487)
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Global Cultural Studies
Track (p. 520) Department of Communication
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, International Politics and • Communication Minor (p. 493)
Diplomacy Track (p. 529)
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Master of Public Department of Economics
International Affairs, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 530)
• Economics Minor (p. 503)
• Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages, French Option (p. 532)
• Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages, German Option (p. 533) Department of English
• Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language, Russian Option (p. 534) • English Minor (p. 510)
Department of Performance Studies Department of Hispanic Studies

• Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies (p. 539) • Hispanic Studies for Community Engagement Minor (p. 513)
Department of Philosophy and Humanities

• Spanish Minor (p. 514)
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (p. 541) Department of History

Department of Political Science
• History Minor (p. 517)
Department of International Studies

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (p. 545)
• Bachelor of Science in Political Science (p. 546)
• Arabic Studies Minor (p. 535)
473
• Asian Studies Minor (p. 535) • Master of Science in Maritime Archaeology and Conservation (http://
• Chinese Minor (p. 536) catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-
arts/anthropology/maritime-archaeology-conservation-ms)
• Classical Studies Minor (p. 536)
• French Minor (p. 537)
• German Minor (p. 537)
Department of Communication
• Master of Arts in Communication (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
• Italian Minor (p. 537)
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/communication/ma)
• Japanese Minor (p. 538)
• Russian Minor (p. 538)
Department of Economics
Department of Performance Studies • Master of Science in Economics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/economics/ms)
• Performance Studies Minor (p. 540)
• Performance Technology Minor (p. 540) Department of English
Department of Philosophy
• Master of Arts in English (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-
schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/english/ma)
• Philosophy Minor (p. 542)
Department of Hispanic Studies
Department of Psychology • Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
• Psychology Minor (p. 552) graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/hispanic-
studies/ma)
Department of Sociology
• Latino/a and Mexican-American Studies Minor (p. 559) Department of History
• Sociology Minor (p. 559) • Master of Arts in History (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-
schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/history/ma)
Certificates
College of Liberal Arts Department of Performance Studies
• Master of Arts in Performance Studies (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
• Diversity Certificate (p. 484)
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/performance-
Department of Communication studies/ma)
• Communication and Global Media Certificate (p. 494) Department of Philosophy and Humanities
• Communication Leadership and Conflict Management Certificate • Master of Arts in Philosophy (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
(p. 494) colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/philosophy-humanities/
• Health Communication Certificate (p. 494) ma)
• Strategic Communication Certificate (p. 495)
Department of Economics • Master of Arts in Political Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
• Business Economics Certificate (p. 504) graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/political-
• Quantitative Economic Methods (p. 504) science/ma)
Department of Philosophy and Humanities Department of Psychology

• Philosophy Pre-Law Certificate (p. 542) • Master of Science in Psychology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/psychology/ms)
• Applied Behavioral Health Certificate (p. 552)
Department of Sociology
• Master of Science in Sociology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
• Healthy Development Certificate (p. 553)
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/sociology/ms)
• Psychology of Diversity Certificate (p. 553)
• Work and Organizations Certificate (p. 553) Doctoral

Masters
Department of Anthropology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Department of Anthropology graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/

anthropology/phd)
• Master of Arts in Anthropology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/anthropology/ma)
474 Women's and Gender Studies - BA
Department of Communication Women's and Gender Studies - BA

• Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Women's and Gender Studies is a flexible interdisciplinary program
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/
devoted to the critical analysis of gender and the pursuit of knowledge
communication/phd)
about women throughout history and around the world. Combining
the methods and insights of traditional liberal arts disciplines with the
Department of Economics special insights of scholarship on women’s and gender studies, our
courses yield fresh perspectives on the nature of gender as it intersects
• Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
with race, ethnicity, class, religion, and nation, and encourage students
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/economics/
to look beyond their own culture and era in examining gender’s role in
phd)
shaping society. Through interdisciplinary breadth and an emphasis
Department of English
on critical thinking, women’s and gender studies prepares students to
employ critical learning in their private lives as well as in public roles as
• Doctor of Philosophy in English (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ citizens and members of a diverse and complex workforce.
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/english/phd)
Majors in women’s and gender studies receive training in both humanities
Department of Hispanic Studies and social sciences approaches and are required to complete coursework
that focuses on material beyond dominant U.S. culture; core courses
• Doctor of Philosophy in Hispanic Studies (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ have both theoretical and applied focuses. In addition, majors pursue a
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/hispanic- strong liberal arts education and complete a minor in another disciplinary
1
studies/phd) or interdisciplinary area, enhancing career options and enabling students
to complement their work in the major and further their educational
Department of History objectives by gaining detailed knowledge of a second area.
• Doctor of Philosophy in History (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ Since gender has far-reaching influence on daily life, world culture, and
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/history/phd) public policy, this major equips students to enter a wide range of fields.
As a liberal arts degree, women’s and gender studies is attractive to
Department of Philosophy and Humanities

employers looking for recruits trained in critical thinking, organizational
skills, reading, writing, and presenting in a wide range of subject areas.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ Expertise in women’s and gender issues is increasingly important to
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/philosophy- businesses, governmental agencies, and other organizations dealing
humanities/phd) with matters such as sexual harassment, flex-time, parental leave,
and pay equity, just as specialists in women’s and gender studies find

opportunities in education, law, health care, social work, counseling,
media, public policy, and a wide range of other fields.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/political- Program Requirements
science/phd)
Department of Psychology Women's and Gender Studies Requirements

Hours
• Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/

graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/psychology/
Gender Studies
clinical-psychology-phd)
WGST 401 Feminist Theory 3
• Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (http:// WGST 481 Senior Seminar 3
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal- WGST humanities electives 6
arts/psychology/industrial-organizational-psychology-phd)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ WGST 302 Women and Religion
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/psychology/ WGST 330 Women in Ancient Greece and
phd) Rome
Department of Sociology ENGL 333
WGST 343/ Sex, Gender and Cinema
• Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
FILM 343
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/liberal-arts/sociology/
phd) WGST 374/ Women Writers
ENGL 374
1 WGST 409/ Studies in Gender and Philosophy
Step 1 Doctoral Program with Texas A&M International University-
PHIL 409
Corpus Christi and Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
WGST 411/ Representations of Motherhood
COMM 411
475
WGST 422/ Studies in Gender and French WGST 439/ Gender, Ethnicity and Class in
FREN 422 Literature ANTH 439 Archaeological Research
WGST 445 Queer Theory WGST 462/ Women and the Law
WGST 452/ Women and Gender in Italian POLS 462
ITAL 452 Literature WGST 463 Gender in Asia
1
WGST 461/ History of American Women WGST electives 6
HIST 461 Select from the following:
WGST 473/ History of Modern American WGST 289 Special Topics in...
HIST 473 Women WGST 291 Research
WGST 474/ Studies in Women Writers WGST Psychology of Women of Color
ENGL 474 303/AFST
WGST 476/ Sex and Sexuality in History 303/PSYC
HIST 476 303
WGST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern WGST 391 Studies in Gender and Diversity
HIST 477 European History WGST 484 Internship in Women's and Gender
WGST social sciences electives 6 Studies
Select from the following: WGST 485 Directed Studies
WGST 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society WGST 489 Special Topics in...
SOCI 207 2
Minor 15-18
WGST 300/ Psychology of Women College and University Requirements
PSYC 300
Communication
WGST Psychology of Women of Color 3
303/AFST
303/PSYC Select one of the following: 3
303 ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
WGST 307 Gender and Education ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
WGST 308 Gender and International Education COMM 203 Public Speaking
WGST 309 Feminist Pedagogy COMM 205 Communication for Technical
WGST 310/ Motherhood in Society Professions
SOCI 310 COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
4
WGST 315/ The Marriage Institution Literature in English (p. 465) 6
SOCI 315 Foreign language (p. 465) 14
WGST 316/ Sociology of Gender Mathematics (p. 22) 6
SOCI 316 Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
WGST 317/ Women in Politics Creative arts (p. 24)
5
3
POLS 317 5
WGST 318/ The Economics of Gender and Race
Language, philosophy and culture course or 3
ECON 318 5
Creative arts course (p. 23)
WGST 332/ Alternative Genders
SOCI 332 6
Government/political science (p. 25) 6
WGST 334/ Women's Health 6,7
HLTH 334
8
WGST 367/ Women in Government in
5,9
POLS 367 Comparative Perspective Electives 7-10
WGST 403 Language and Gender Total Semester Credit Hours 120
WGST 404/ Women and Culture 1
ANTH 404 Courses may be applied both toward the WGST international and
cultural diversity requirement and toward the WGST humanities and/
WGST 407/ Women, Minorities and the Mass
or social sciences requirements.
COMM 407 Media 2
Only students who are double majoring do not need to complete a
WGST 420/ Gender and Communication
minor. See the Minor Requirements section below.
COMM 420 3
A minimum grade of C is required.
WGST 424/ Women and Work in Society 4
SOCI 424 See Literature in English table below for college approved list of
courses.
WGST 430/ Employment Discrimination Law 5
MGMT 430 WGST course may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
476 Women's and Gender Studies - BA
6
Completion of four semesters of upper-level ROTC may be ENGL 206 Twenty-first Century Literature and 3
substituted for 3 hours of American history or political science. Culture
7
No more than one course may be in Texas history. ENGL 212 Shakespeare 3
8
Students are required to complete 6 hours of International and ENGL 219 Literature and the Other Arts 3
Cultural Diversity courses. These courses may also be used to satisfy ENGL 221/ World Literature 3
other requirements. MODL 221
9
Minimum of 7 hours if 18-hour minor; minimum of 10 hours if 15-hour ENGL 222/ World Literature 3
minor. MODL 222
ENGL 227 American Literature: The 3
27 hours of WGST coursework required for the BA degree.
Beginnings to Civil War
A minimum 2.0 GPR and a minimum grade of C for a course to count ENGL 227 American Literature: The 3
in the major. Completion of a minor in another field and completion of Beginnings to Civil War
distribution requirements in the major as outlined. ENGL 231 Survey of English Literature I 3
At least 12 semester hours in the major must be completed in advanced ENGL 232 Survey of English Literature II 3
courses (300- and 400-level), and at least 12 semester hours in the major ENGL 313 Medieval English Literature 3
field must be completed in residence at Texas A&M. ENGL 314 The English Renaissance 3
ENGL 315 Seventeenth-Century Literature 3
Minor Requirements ENGL 316 Eighteenth-Century Literature and 3
All Women's and Gender Studies majors, with the exception of those Culture
who are double-majoring, must complete a minor chosen from other ENGL 317 Early British Drama 3
departments or divisions within or outside the College of Liberal Arts. The ENGL 321 Nineteenth-Century Literature 3
minor will consist of 15–18 hours of coursework with a minimum of (Romantic)
6 hours in residence at the 300- to 400-level. A grade of C or higher
ENGL 322 Nineteenth-Century Literature 3
is required if a course is to count in the minor. Courses taken toward
(Victorian)
the minor may also be used to satisfy University Core Curriculum
ENGL 323 The American Renaissance 3
requirements. Students should consult the advisor for the minor or the
Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College of Liberal Arts for ENGL 329/ African-American Literature 3
details about how to satisfy minor requirements. AFST 329 Pre-1930
ENGL 330 Arthurian Literature 3
College and University Requirements ENGL 331 Fantasy Literature 3
Other courses may qualify. Students should consult the approved lists ENGL 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature 3
of courses available in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the WGST 333
College of Liberal Arts. Students must complete a minimum of 36 hours ENGL 334 Science Fiction Present and Past 3
of 300- or 400-level course work at Texas A&M University. ENGL 336 Life and Literature of the Southwest 3
ENGL 337 Life and Literature of the American 3
South
Hours
ENGL 339/ African-American Literature 3
AFST 204/ Introduction to African-American 3
AFST 339 Post-1930
ENGL 204 Literature
ENGL 340 Modern and Contemporary Drama 3
AFST 205/ Introduction to Africana Literature 3
ENGL 205 ENGL 350 Twentieth-Century Literature to 3
World War II
AFST 329/ African-American Literature 3
ENGL 329 Pre-1930 ENGL 352 Literature, World War II to Present. 3
AFST 339/ African-American Literature 3 ENGL 356/ Literature and Film 3
ENGL 339 Post-1930 FILM 356
AFST 379/ Postcolonial Literatures 3 ENGL 357 Native American Rhetorics and 3
ENGL 379 Literatures
AFST 393/ Studies in Africana Literature and 3 ENGL 360 Literature for Children 3
ENGL 393 Culture ENGL 361 Young Adult Literature 3
ENGL 202 Environmental Literature 3 ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature 3
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature 3 HISP 362
ENGL 204/ Introduction to African-American 3 ENGL 365/ The Bible as Literature 3
AFST 204 Literature RELS 360
ENGL 205/ Introduction to Africana Literature 3 ENGL 372 American Poetry 3
AFST 205 ENGL 373 American Realism and Naturalism 3
477
ENGL 374/ Women Writers 3 Program Requirements

WGST 374
ENGL 375 Nineteenth-Century American Novel 3 Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
ENGL 376 The American Novel Since 1900 3
Required Courses:
ENGL 377 The British Novel to 1870. 3
AFST 302 Gateway Course 3
ENGL 378 The British Novel, 1870 to Present. 3
AFST 481 Seminar 3
ENGL 379/ Postcolonial Literatures 3
AFST 379 Select four from the following: 12
ENGL 390 Studies in British Literature 3 AFST 201 Introduction to Africana Studies
ENGL 391 Folklore, Literature, and World 3 AFST 204/ Introduction to African-American

Cultures ENGL 204 Literature
ENGL 392/ Studies in Literature, Religion and 3 AFST 205/ Introduction to Africana Literature

RELS 392 Culture ENGL 205
ENGL 393/ Studies in Africana Literature and 3 AFST 206/ Black Psychology

AFST 393 Culture PSYC 206
ENGL 394 Studies in Genre 3 AFST 208/ Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Minority

PSYC 208 Experience
ENGL 396 Studies in American Literature 3
AFST 209/ Psychology of Culture and Diversity
ENGL 412 Studies in Shakespeare 3
PSYC 209
ENGL 414 Milton 3
AFST 252/ Introduction to Hip-Hop Philosophy
ENGL 415 Studies in a Major Author 3 PHIL 252
ENGL 431 Chaucer 3 AFST 285 Directed Studies
ENGL 474/ Studies in Women Writers 3 AFST 289 Special Topics in…
WGST 474
AFST 300/ Blacks in the United States,
FILM 356/ Literature and Film 3 HIST 300 1607-1877
ENGL 356
AFST 301/ Blacks in the United States Since
HISP 362/ Latino/a Literature 3 HIST 301 1877
ENGL 362
AFST 303 Psychology of Women of Color
AFST 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations
ENGL 221
SOCI 317
AFST 323/ Sociology of African Americans
ENGL 222
SOCI 323
RELS 392/ Studies in Literature, Religion, and 3
AFST 324 Africana Social Sciences
ENGL 392 Culture
AFST 325 Africana Humanities
WGST 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature 3
ENGL 333 AFST 326 Africana Popular Culture
WGST 374/ Women Writers 3 AFST 327 Popular Musics in the African

ENGL 374 Diaspora
WGST 474/ Studies in Women Writers 3 AFST 329/ African-American Literature

ENGL 474 ENGL 329 Pre-1930
AFST 339/ African-American Literature
Africana Studies - Minor ENGL 339 Post-1930

AFST 344/ History of Africa to 1800
The College of Liberal Arts offers a minor in Africana Studies. HIST 344
AFST 345/ Modern Africa
An interdisciplinary minor that can be paired easily with any major,
HIST 345
Africana Studies is a program which provides students with a unique
AFST 346/ History of South Africa
opportunity to think critically about the cultural, historical and social
HIST 346
contributions and experiences of people from Africa and of African
descent. In our program, students examine the construction of blackness AFST 352/ Africana Philosophy
across ethnic, regional, and national boundaries. Africana Studies PHIL 352
courses are a comingling of traditional approaches to the field and AFST 353/ Radical Black Philosophies of Race
cutting edge scholarship that challenges stereotypical portrayals of PHIL 353 and Racism
blacks the world over. AFST 357/ Out of Africa: The Black Diaspora
HIST 357 and the Modern World
AFST 362/ Women and War in the African
HIST 302 Diaspora
478 Comparative Cultural Studies International - Minor
AFST 379/ Postcolonial Literatures HIST 335 Europe, 1890-1932

ENGL 379 HIST 336 Europe Since 1919
AFST 391 Africana Feminisms HIST 339 Eastern Europe Since 1453
AFST 393/ Studies in Africana Literature and HIST 342 Latin America Since 1810
ENGL 393 Culture HIST 345/ Modern Africa
AFST 398/ Africana Cinema AFST 345
FILM 398 HIST 346/ History of South Africa
AFST 401 Slavery in World History AFST 346
AFST 425/ Rhetoric of the Civil Rights HIST 348 Modern Middle East
COMM 425 Movement HIST 352/ Modern East Asia
AFST 485 Directed Studies ASIA 352
AFST 489 Special Topics in… HIST 355/ Modern China
AFST 491 Research ASIA 355
POLS 320 Race and Politics in the United HIST 356/ Twentieth Century Japan
States ASIA 356
SOCI 319/ Sociology of Sport HIST 402 Germany Since 1815
SPMT 319 HIST 403 History of Nazi Germany
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 HIST 407 History of France Since 1815
HIST 411 Imperial Russia 1801-1917
Students must make a grade of C or better.
HIST 412 Soviet Union 1917-1991
Comparative Cultural Studies HIST 421 European Intellectual History in the

Twentieth Century
International - Minor HIST 439 Twentieth Century Britain
HIST 440 Latin American Cultural and
The College of Liberal Arts offers a minor in Comparative Cultural Studies
Intellectual History
(International).
HIST 441 History of Mexico, 1821 to the
Program Requirements Present
HIST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern
Code Title Semester Credit WGST 477 European History
Hours
HUMA 303/ Near Eastern Religions
ANTH 210 Social and Cultural Anthropology 3 RELS 303
or GEOG 202 or Geography of the Global Village HUMA 304/ Indian and Oriental Religions
or GEOG 311 or Cultural Geography RELS 304
Select four of the following: 12 LBAR 331 Studies in European Civilization and
ECON 320 Economic Development of Europe Culture I
ENGL 340 Modern and Contemporary Drama LBAR 332 Studies in European Civilization and
ENGL 350 Twentieth-Century Literature to Culture II
World War II MGMT 450/International Environment of
ENGL 374/ Women Writers IBUS 450 Business
WGST 374 MKTG 401/ Global Marketing
FREN 301 French Society and Culture in IBUS 401
Evolution MUSC 200 Topics in Music
FREN 336 Politics, Culture and Society in MUSC 312 Music in Modern Western Culture
Contemporary France MUSC 315 Music in the 20th Century
FREN 418 Seminar in French Civilization MUSC 324/ Music in World Cultures
FREN 425/ French Film ANTH 324
FILM 425 PHIL 283 Latin American Philosophy
GEOG 320 The Middle East PHIL 416 Recent British and American
GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America Philosophy
GERM 321 German Culture and Civilization I PHIL 419 Current Continental Philosophy
GERM 322 German Culture and Civilization II POLS 322 Western European Government and
GERM 362 The Weimar Republic: Literature Politics
and Culture POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America
HIST 210 Russian Civilization POLS 324 Politics of Global Inequality
HIST 214 History of England
479
POLS 338 Government and Politics of the Program Requirements

Former Soviet Union
POLS 365/ Asian Governments and Politics Code Title Semester Credit
ASIA 365 Hours
SOCI 325/ International Business Behavior Select two of the following: 6

ASIA 325 ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature
SOCI 329/ Pacific Rim Business Behavior HIST 319 U.S. Immigration and Ethnicity
ASIA 329 SOCI 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations
SPAN 320 Introduction to Hispanic Literature AFST 317
SPAN 332 Spanish Literature from 1700 to Select three of the following not already taken: 9
1936 ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature
SPAN 342 Spanish-American Literature from HIST 319 U.S. Immigration and Ethnicity
1821 to 1935 SOCI 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations
SPAN 410 Hispanic Film AFST 317
SPAN 411 Contemporary Hispanic Society and ANTH 301 Indians of North America
Culture COMM 327 American Oratory
SPAN 421 Spanish Language Poetry COMM 407/Women, Minorities and the Mass
SPAN 450 Contemporary Spanish and WGST 407 Media
Spanish-American Literature COMM 425/Rhetoric of the Civil Rights
Select one of the following in consultation with 3 AFST 425 Movement
program coordinator: ENGL 336 Life and Literature of the Southwest
ANTH 300 Cultural Change and Development ENGL 337 Life and Literature of the American
ANTH 314 Agrarian Peasant Societies South
ANTH 403/ Anthropology of Religion ENGL 339/ African-American Literature
RELS 403 AFST 339 Post-1930
ANTH 404/ Women and Culture ENGL 340 Modern and Contemporary Drama
WGST 404 ENGL 350 Twentieth-Century Literature to
ANTH 426 Anthropology of Food and Nutrition World War II
COMM 335 Intercultural Communication ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature
ECON 324 Comparative Economic Systems HISP 362
ECON 330 Economic Development ENGL 474/ Studies in Women Writers
ECON 418 Economics of Labor WGST 474
ENGL 251/ Introduction to Film Analysis GEOG 301 Geography of the United States

FILM 251 HIST 301/ Blacks in the United States Since
ENGL 352 Literature, World War II to Present. AFST 301 1877
HIST 464 International Developments Since HIST 305 Mexican-American History 1848-

1918 Present
LING 307 Language and Culture HIST 307 Latino Communities of the U.S.
PHIL 413 Eighteenth-Century Philosophy HIST 451 Southern Identities and Cultures

Since Reconstruction
SOCI 326/ Sociology of Religion
RELS 326 HIST 459 American Society and Culture to
1877
SOCI 330 Sociology of Nutrition
MUSC 200 Topics in Music
SOCI 424/ Women and Work in Society
WGST 424 POLS 318 Theories of International Relations
SOCI 316/ Sociology of Gender
WGST 316
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. SOCI 323/ Sociology of African Americans
AFST 323
Comparative Cultural Studies U.S. - SOCI 403 Sociology of Latinos
Minor
Capstone course (selected in consultation with 3
The College of Liberal Arts offers a minor in Comparative Cultural Studies program coordinator)
(U.S.). Total Semester Credit Hours 18

480 Film Studies - Minor
Film Studies - Minor FILM 465/ Chinese Film

CHIN 465
The Interdisciplinary Minor in Film Studies prepares undergraduate FILM 489 Special Topics in...
students to think and write critically about film and media from multiple HIST 460 American Society and Culture Since
perspectives. The minor offers courses in the history, criticism, and 1877
theory of film and media, and provides opportunities to pursue analyses
SPAN 410 Hispanic Film
of the aesthetic, cultural, economic, technological, and international
dimensions of film. The foundational courses, FILM 251/ENGL 251 and Total Semester Credit Hours 18
FILM 299, set the stage for advanced courses in Film. A major goal of
the program is to connect the student’s major field of study with an
Global Culture and Society - Minor

understanding of film’s cultural and social significance. Drawing from
the expertise of affiliated faculty across the College of Liberal Arts, the
minor can be tailored to the student's interests. The minor culminates in a
The College of Liberal Arts offers a minor in Global Culture and Society.
Senior Seminar involving research on a special topic in the study of film.
Program Requirements Program Requirements

Hours
Hours 1
Portfolio 1
Required courses:
FILM 251/ Introduction to Film Analysis 3
History II
ENGL 251
or ANTH 210 or Social and Cultural
FILM 299 History of Film 3
Anthropology
FILM 481 Seminar in Film Studies 3
or GEOG 202 or Geography of the Global Village
Select three of the following: 9 2
Select twelve hours from the following: 12
FILM 289 Special Topics in...
FILM 343/ Sex, Gender and Cinema
CARC 311 Field Studies in Design
WGST 343
Communication
FILM 345/ Media Industries
CARC 331 Field Studies in Design Philosophy
COMM 345
HIST 362 History of Science
FILM 349 Documentary Cinema
Other courses approved by student's college
FILM 351/ Advanced Film
ENGL 351 Total Semester Credit Hours 16
FILM 356/ Literature and Film 1
Portfolio in global culture and society may be completed either
ENGL 356
during the long semester abroad or upon return to College Station.
FILM 376/ Philosophy, Film and Evil 2
Must be taken in a single fall or spring semester at a TAMU-affiliated
PHIL 376
facility such as Santa Chiara or Soltis Center.
FILM 394 Studies in Film Genre
FILM 398/ Africana Cinema Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses.
AFST 398
FILM 401 National Cinema History Journalism - Minor
FILM 402 Intermedia Performance
Journalism Studies in The College of Liberal Arts offers a minor in
FILM 405/ European Cinema
Journalism, as well as a major in Journalism, and provides a background
EURO 405
in reporting, from interviewing to on-line records searches, and in writing,
FILM 406/ Propaganda and Dissidence from deadline news stories to longer analytical and feature pieces. Video
EURO 406 production for the web is an integral part of news writing in our program,
FILM 415/ The Ancient World in Film along with the opportunity for specialized, advanced writing classes in
CLAS 415 political reporting, literary nonfiction, arts and entertainment journalism,
FILM 425/ French Film and magazine writing. Students also can get in-depth experience in the
FREN 425 field of new media, particularly blogging.
FILM 435/ German Film
GERM 435 Program Requirements
FILM 445/ Rhetoric of Television and Film Code Title Semester Credit
COMM 435 Hours
FILM 455/ Italian Cinema JOUR 200 Mass Media Information 3
ITAL 455 JOUR 203 Media Writing I 3
JOUR 490 Journalism as a Profession 3
481
JOUR 484 Internship 3 Program Requirements

COMM 307/Mass Communication, Law, and
Hours
JOUR 301 Society
COMM 324 Communication Leadership and 3
JOUR 301/ Mass Communication, Law and
Conflict Management
COMM 307 Society
PHIL 381 Ethical Theory 3
JOUR 303 Media Writing II
POLS 328 Globalization and Democracy 3
JOUR 304 Editing for the Mass Media
or SOCI 206 or Global Social Trends
HIST 426/ The Ancient Greeks 3
ANTH 225 Introduction to Biological
CLAS 426
Anthropology
or HIST 463 or American Foreign Relations
ANTH 301 Indians of North America
Since 1913
ANTH 316 Nautical Archaeology
ANTH 317/ Introduction to Biblical Archaeology
RELS 317
HIST 343 Inter-American Relations
ANTH 404/ Women and Culture
WGST 404 LBAR 181 First-Year Seminar in the Liberal
Arts
ARTS 489 Special Topics in...
PHIL 332 Social and Political Philosophy
COMM 350 Theories of Mediated
Communication POLS 369 Theories of Democracy
COMM 354 Political Economy of SOCI 312 Population and Society

Telecommunication SOCI 404/ Sociology of the Community
COMM 458/Global Media RPTS 404
JOUR 458 Total Semester Credit Hours 15
COMM 480/Religious Communication
RELS 480
Liberal Arts Honors - Minor
HIST 343 Inter-American Relations This minor will allow talented students the opportunity to craft a coherent
HIST 460 American Society and Culture Since and challenging program by utilizing at least four distinct Liberal Arts
1877 disciplines, as well as requiring significant investment in upper-level
liberal arts coursework to include research or independent study as a
HIST 470 American Business History
capstone experience.
MUSC 201 Music and the Human Experience
MUSC 324/ Music in World Cultures The minor is designed to ensure that students, in consultation with their
ANTH 324 honors advisor, will be able to create a minor that will expose them to an
POLS 302 The Mass Media and Politics intelligent and well-conceived liberal arts experience, giving students a
breadth and depth of experience in the liberal arts
POLS 359 American Political Thought
PSYC 315 Social Psychology For the vast majority of minors the upper-level requirement is normally
SOCI 314 Social Problems 9 hours. This minor requires students to complete 12 hours at the upper
SOCI 327 Morality and Society level from different departments. That would presuppose a superior
acquisition of knowledge already acquired in different disciplines,
SOCI 423 Globalization and Social Change
particularly as many of our 300- and 400-level courses have required
VIST 485 - VIST 489 (p. 982)
prerequisites. The capstone experience of research or independent
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 study ensures that students will be able not only to acquire a better
understanding of a cross-disciplinary liberal arts approach, but to apply it
JOUR 102 is a prerequisite for enrollment in the Journalism minor. in practice as well as theory.
Leadership - Minor Minimum of 18 hours of Honors Liberal Arts courses.
The College of Liberal Arts offers a minor in Leadership. At least 12 hours must be at the 300- and 400-level approved by a College
Honors advisor.
3 hours of a departmental capstone 485, 491, or 497 CLLA course. Must

be approved by a College Honors advisor.
482 Religious Studies - Minor
Courses must come from a minimum of four separate CLLA departments. HUMA 321 Political Islam and Jihad
PHIL 331/ Philosophy of Religion
Must maintain a 3.50 or higher GPA.
RELS 331
Religious Studies - Minor RELS 211/ Hebrew Scriptures

HUMA 211
The College of Liberal Arts offers an 18-credit Interdisciplinary Minor in RELS 213/ New Testament
Religious Studies. Students must have a GPA above 2.0 and fewer than HUMA 213
90 hours of completed coursework to declare the minor. Courses in the RELS 220 History of Christianity: Origins to
Religious Studies minor approach religion from a variety of disciplines. the Reformation
Students can explore the history of religious traditions, religion in RELS 221/ History of Islam
contemporary life, religion in the arts and literature, and many other HIST 221
topics. Students gain perspective on the complexity of religious thought
RELS 251/ Classical Mythology
and practices in world cultures.
CLAS 251
Program Requirements RELS 302 Women and Religion

RELS 312 Contemplation in the Modern World
RELS 317/ Introduction to Biblical Archaeology
Hours
ANTH 317
Comparative Religions
RELS 321 Political Islam and Jihad
RELS 303/ Near Eastern Religions 3
RELS 326/ Sociology of Religion
HUMA 303
SOCI 326
RELS 304/ Indian and Oriental Religions 3
RELS 331/ Philosophy of Religion
HUMA 304
1
PHIL 331
Select two or four of the following: 6-12
RELS 340/ Folklore and the Supernatural
ANTH 317/ Introduction to Biblical Archaeology ANTH 340
RELS 317
RELS 347/ Rise of Islam, 600-1258
ANTH 340/ Folklore and the Supernatural HIST 347
RELS 340
RELS 360/ The Bible as Literature
ANTH 403/ Anthropology of Religion ENGL 365
RELS 403
RELS 365/ History of Religion in America to
COMM 480/Religious Communication HIST 365 1860
RELS 480
RELS 366/ History of Religion in America from
ENGL 365/ The Bible as Literature HIST 366 1860 to the Present
RELS 360
ENGL 392/ Studies in Literature, Religion and ENGL 392 Culture
RELS 392 Culture
RELS 403/ Anthropology of Religion
GERM 434 Martin Luther and the Reformation ANTH 403
in Germany
RELS 405 Psychology of Religion
HIST 220 History of Christianity: Origins to
RELS 418 European Intellectual History from
the Reformation
Ancient Greece to the Early Middle
HIST 221/ History of Islam Ages
RELS 221
RELS 419/ European Intellectual History from
HIST 347/ Rise of Islam, 600-1258 HIST 419 the High Middle Ages to the 17th
RELS 347 Century
HIST 365/ Religion in Early America RELS 436/ Ancient Egypt
RELS 365 ANTH 436
HIST 366/ Religion in Modern America RELS 464/ Modern Jewish Thought and
RELS 366 PHIL 464 Philosophy
HIST 418 European Intellectual History from RELS 471/ Hispanic Religions
Ancient Greece to the Early Middle HISP 471
Ages
RELS 485 Directed Studies
HIST 419/ European Intellectual History from
RELS 489 Special Topics in...
RELS 419 the High Middle Ages to the 17th
RELS 474/ Diversity Lessons from Medieval
Century
HISP 474 Spain
HUMA 211/ Hebrew Scriptures
RELS 480/ Religious Communication
RELS 211
COMM 480
HUMA 213/ New Testament
RELS 491 Research
RELS 213
483
SOCI 302 Women and Religion Program Requirements

SOCI 326/ Sociology of Religion
RELS 326 Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
WGST 302 Women and Religion
1 Required Courses:
Language electives
May select two of the following:
Gender Studies
CLAS 211 Intermediate Greek
WGST 481 Senior Seminar 3
CLAS 221 Intermediate Latin I
CLAS 222 Intermediate Latin II
WGST 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society
CLAS 311 Advanced Greek: New Testament SOCI 207
CLAS 312 Advanced Classical Greek Poetry WGST 289 Special Topics in...
CLAS 313 Advanced Classical Greek Prose WGST 291 Research
CLAS 321 Advanced Latin Prose WGST 300/ Psychology of Women
CLAS 322 Advanced Latin Poetry PSYC 300
ARAB 201 Intermediate Arabic I WGST 302 Women and Religion
ARAB 202 Intermediate Arabic II WGST 303 Psychology of Women of Color
ARAB 301 Reading and Composition WGST 307 Gender and Education
ARAB 302 Reading and Composition II WGST 308 Gender and International Education
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 WGST 309 Feminist Pedagogy
1
WGST 310/ Motherhood in Society
Up to six semester credit hours may be in approved languages. SOCI 310
WGST 315/ The Marriage Institution
SOCI 315
At least 9 semester credit hours must be 300-400 level courses. WGST 316/ Sociology of Gender
SOCI 316
Women's and Gender Studies - Minor WGST 317/ Women in Politics
POLS 317
Women’s and Gender Studies is a flexible interdisciplinary program
WGST 318/ The Economics of Gender and Race
devoted to the critical analysis of gender and the pursuit of knowledge
ECON 318
about women throughout history and around the world. Combining
the methods and insights of traditional liberal arts disciplines with the WGST 330 Women in Ancient Greece and
special insights of scholarship on women’s and gender studies, our Rome
courses yield fresh perspectives on the nature of gender as it intersects WGST 332/ Alternative Genders
with race, ethnicity, class, religion, and nation, and encourage students SOCI 332
to look beyond their own culture and era in examining gender’s role in WGST 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature
shaping society. Through interdisciplinary breadth and an emphasis ENGL 333
on critical thinking, women’s and gender studies prepares students to WGST 334/ Women's Health
employ critical learning in their private lives as well as in public roles as HLTH 334
citizens and members of a diverse and complex workforce.
WGST 343/ Sex, Gender and Cinema
Minors in women’s and gender studies receive training in both FILM 343
humanities and social sciences approaches and are required to complete WGST 367/ Women in Government in
coursework that focuses on material beyond dominant U.S. culture; core POLS 367 Comparative Perspective
courses have both theoretical and applied focuses. WGST 374/ Women Writers
ENGL 374
Since gender has far-reaching influence on daily life, world culture, and
WGST 391 Studies in Gender and Diversity
public policy, this minor supports students in a wide range of fields.
As a liberal arts degree, women’s and gender studies is attractive to WGST 401 Feminist Theory
employers looking for recruits trained in critical thinking, organizational WGST 403 Language and Gender
skills, reading, writing, and presenting in a wide range of subject areas. WGST 404/ Women and Culture
Expertise in women’s and gender issues is increasingly important to ANTH 404
businesses, governmental agencies, and other organizations dealing WGST 407/ Women, Minorities and the Mass
with matters such as sexual harassment, flex-time, parental leave, COMM 407 Media
and pay equity, just as specialists in women’s and gender studies find
WGST 409/ Studies in Gender and Philosophy
opportunities in education, law, health care, social work, counseling,
PHIL 409
media, public policy, and a wide range of other fields.
WGST 411/ Representations of Motherhood
COMM 411
484 Diversity - Certificate
WGST 420/ Gender and Communication Certificate Components

COMM 420
1. Orientation Session
WGST 422/ Studies in Gender and French
2. Academic Component - 12 hours, nine hours from the College of
FREN 422 Literature
Liberal Arts
WGST 424/ Women and Work in Society
3. Co-curricular Component - minimum of 10 hours participation in
SOCI 424
diversity related co-curricular lectures, presentations and activities.
WGST 428/ Women’s Rhetoric
COMM 428 4. Service Learning Component - consists of 20 hours of involvement in
an approved project
WGST 430/ Employment Discrimination Law
MGMT 430 5. Capstone Retreat
WGST 439/ Gender, Ethnicity and Class in

ANTH 439 Archaeological Research Department of Anthropology
WGST 445 Queer Theory Anthropology is the study of humankind over the entire world and
WGST 452/ Women and Gender in Italian throughout time. With such a broad approach, anthropologists study
ITAL 452 Literature existing cultures and human behavior (cultural anthropology), traditions
WGST 461/ History of American Women (folklore), prehistoric cultures and lifeways (archaeology), the biological
HIST 461 makeup and evolution of humans and non-human primates (biological
WGST 462/ Women and the Law anthropology), and the origin and nature of language (linguistic
POLS 462 anthropology ). The study of anthropology promotes an understanding
of humankind and provides an introduction to the variety inherent in our
WGST 463 Gender in Asia
biological and cultural heritage. Through the comparative study of the
WGST 473/ History of Modern American many diverse prehistoric and modern cultures of the world, we have a
HIST 473 Women means of reaching a clearer understanding of ourselves and other people.
ENGL 474 Faculty
WGST 476/ Sex and Sexuality in History
Alvard, Michael S, Associate Professor
HIST 476
Anthropology
WGST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern PHD, University of New Mexico, 1993
WGST 484 Internship in Women's and Gender Athreya, Sheela, Associate Professor
Studies Anthropology
WGST 485 Directed Studies PHD, Washington University in St. Louis, 2003
WGST 489 Special Topics in... Bryant, Vaughn M, Professor

WGST 491 Research Anthropology
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1969
Carlson, David L, Professor

Anthropology
Diversity - Certificate PHD, Northwestern University, 1979
Carlson, Deborah N, Associate Professor

The Diversity Certificate Program enables students to create, synthesize
Anthropology
and integrate academic coursework, co-curricular experience, and service
learning engagement to demonstrate their preparedness for participation
in the modern global economy and community. Castor, Nicole M, Assistant Professor
Anthropology
Program Requirements PHD, University of Chicago, 2009
Students must complete a minimum of twelve hours to include nine Crisman, Kevin J, Professor
hours of diversity related courses from the College of Liberal Arts plus Anthropology
an additional three hours chosen in consultation with the certificate PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 1989
advisers. The additional three hours could consist of a research project,
internship, directed study or other option, including a regular approved De Ruiter, Darryl J, Professor
course. Students will be provided with a sample list of courses and Anthropology
advice about the most appropriate choices for their long term goals. PHD, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, 2001
Certificate advisers may approve additional courses not on the sample
list to count toward the completion of this requirement. The core Goebel, Frank E, Professor
courses required for this certificate may also count toward other degree Anthropology
requirements. Students should maintain a GPA of 3.0 in certificate PHD, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1993
courses.
485
Graf, Kelly E, Associate Professor Wright, Lori E, Professor

Anthropology Anthropology
PHD, University of Nevada, Reno, 2008 PHD, University of Chicago, 1994
Green, Thomas A, Professor Majors

Anthropology
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1974 • Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (p. 486)
• Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Archaeology Track (p. 485)
Gursky, Sharon, Professor
Anthropology Minors
PHD, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1997
• Anthropology Minor (p. 487)
Hamilton, Donny L, Professor • Museum Studies Minor (p. 487)
Anthropology
Anthropology - BA, Archaeology
Hopkins, Allison L, Assistant Professor
Anthropology
Track
PHD, University of Florida, 2009 Students who elect to pursue the archaeology track take the foundation
courses but also have the opportunity to take multiple upper-level
Laporte, Catharina M, Instructional Assistant Professor
courses which focus on specific topics in archaeology. In addition,
Anthropology
majors receive a broad yet rigorous liberal arts education.
The curriculum leading to a degree in anthropology provides students
Linderholm, Anna E, Assistant Professor
with the background necessary to pursue graduate studies in
Anthropology
anthropology, but is well-rounded and flexible enough to allow
PHD, Stockholm University - Sweden, 2008
students to pursue graduate studies in other disciplines. Employment
Lynch, Darrell W, Lecturer opportunities include careers in: teaching and research in college,
Anthropology university, museum and foundation settings; administration and
PHD, University of Tennessee, 2014 research in local, state and federal governments (such as the National
Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Institute of Health and
Pulak, Cemalettin M, Professor others); non-governmental organizations and non-profit organizations;
Anthropology foreign service with government agencies (such as the Agency for
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996 International Development, United Nations organizations and others);
private archaeological research institutions; secondary schools that are
Thakar, Heather B, Instructional Assistant Professor adding anthropology to their curricula; and nontraditional opportunities
Anthropology emerging in business and management. Anthropology offers diverse
PHD, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2014 career opportunities and is an expanding and dynamic field that is
relevant to many fields of study.
Thoms, Alston V, Professor
Anthropology
PHD, Washington State University, 1989
Vieira-De-Castro, Luis, Professor
Hours
Anthropology 1
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2001 Anthropology Archaeology Track Requirements
ANTH 202 Introduction to Archaeology 3
Wachsmann, Shelley A, Professor ANTH 210 Social and Cultural Anthropology 3
Anthropology
ANTH 225 Introduction to Biological 4
PHD, Institute of Archaeology, Hebrew University, 1991
& ANTH 226 Anthropology
Waters, Michael R, Professor and Introduction to Biological
Anthropology Anthropology Laboratory
PHD, The University of Arizona, 1980 ANTH 316 Nautical Archaeology 3
ANTH 412 Archaeological Theory 3
Werner, Cynthia A, Professor
ANTH 330 Field Research in Anthropology 3
Anthropology
PHD, Indiana University, 1997 or ANTH 485 or Directed Studies
or ANTH 491 or Research
Winking, Jeffrey W, Associate Professor
Archaeology elective (300 or 400 level) (p. 721) 9
Anthropology
Anthropology elective (300 or 400 level) can 3
PHD, The University of New Mexico, 2005
include archaeology (p. 721)
Department Requirement
486 Anthropology - BA
or STAT 303 or Statistical Methods must satisfy their University requirements for language, philosophy and
College and University Requirements culture, social and behavioral sciences, and the sciences with courses
other than those offered by anthropology.
Select one of the following: 3 Students must complete a minimum of 36 hours of 300- or 400-level
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature coursework at Texas A&M University.
COMM 203 Public Speaking Anthropology - BA
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Anthropology majors pursuing the general anthropology track receive
Professions foundations in the archaeology, biological anthropology and cultural
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate anthropology subfields of anthropology as well as options to pursue
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 upper-level courses in each of the subfields.
Foreign language (p. 465) 14
2
The curriculum leading to a degree in anthropology provides students
Mathematics (p. 465) 6 with the background necessary to pursue graduate studies in
3
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 anthropology, but is well-rounded and flexible enough to allow
4
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 students to pursue graduate studies in other disciplines. Employment
4
3 opportunities include careers in: teaching and research in college,
4 university, museum and foundation settings; administration and
research in local, state and federal governments (such as the National
Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Institute of Health and
others); non-governmental organizations and non-profit organizations;
American history (p. 25) 6 foreign service with government agencies (such as the Agency for
5
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) International Development, United Nations organizations and others);
Electives 21 private archaeological research institutions; secondary schools that are
adding anthropology to their curricula; and nontraditional opportunities
emerging in business and management. Anthropology offers diverse
1 career opportunities and is an expanding and dynamic field that is
31 hours required; 12 hours must be in residence; 12 hours must
relevant to many fields of study.
be in upper-division courses. A grade of C or higher is required for a
course to count in the major.
2
3 hours may be in logic.
3
ANTH 225 and ANTH 226 are excluded. Code Title Semester Credit
4
No anthropology course will satisfy this requirement. Hours
1
5
Courses may also be used to satisfy any other requirement. Anthropology General Track Requirements
ANTH 202 Introduction to Archaeology 3
Writing Courses ANTH 210 Social and Cultural Anthropology 3
All students in each track are required to take two courses with the ANTH 225 Introduction to Biological 4
writing attribute, also known as “W-courses”, from the department. & ANTH 226 Anthropology
Substitutions with W-courses from other departments are not allowed. and Introduction to Biological
Please see the academic advisor for the most current list of Anthropology Anthropology Laboratory
W-courses. ANTH 410 Anthropological Theory 3
or ANTH 412 or Archaeological Theory
Minor Requirements Archaeological anthropology course (p. 721) 3
Anthropology majors may select a minor field of study from departments Biological anthropology course (p. 721) 3
or divisions within or outside the College of Liberal Arts or in a particular Cultural anthropology course (p. 721) 3
area of interest (as with interdisciplinary minors or career opportunity Anthropology electives (p. 721) 9
minors). The minor will consist of 15-18 hours or coursework, at least
Department Requirement
6 of which must be at the upper-division level. A grade of C or higher is
required if a course is to count in the minor. A minor should be declared STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3
before the student has completed 90 credit hours. or STAT 303 or Statistical Methods
College and University Requirements
College and University Requirements ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
Other courses may qualify for this category. Students should consult the Select one of the following: 3
approved lists of courses available through the academic advisor in the ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
Department of Anthropology or in the Undergraduate Student Services ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
Office in the College of Liberal Arts. The following list incorporates
University Core Curriculum requirements. No course can be counted in
more than one category. To promote the opportunity for anthropology COMM 205 Communication for Technical
majors to acquire a broad educational experience, anthropology students Professions
487

Literature in English (p. 465) 6
Anthropology - Minor
Foreign language (p. 465) 14 The minor in anthropology is offered by the Department of Anthropology.
2 The minor consists of 15 hours of coursework in anthropology, 6 of which
3 must be at the 300 - 400 level and taken in residence.
4
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 Program Requirements
4
Hours
Anthropology Requirement I 6
Select from ANTH 300-499. (p. 721)
5 Anthropology Requirement II 9
Select from any ANTH 200-499 course not used
Electives 21
above. (p. 721)
1
31 hours required; 12 hours must be in residence; 12 hours must
be in upper-division courses. A grade of C or higher is required for a
course to count in the major. At least six hours must be taken at the upper level and must be in
2
3 hours may be in logic. residence.
3
ANTH 225 and ANTH 226 are excluded.
4
No anthropology course will satisfy this requirement. Museum Studies - Minor
5
Courses may also be used to satisfy any other requirement. The minor in Museum Studies is offered in cooperation with the College
of Liberal Arts, the College of Architecture, and the College of Agriculture
Writing Courses and Life Sciences. The increase of collections, curatorial facilities and
All students in each track are required to take two courses with the museums ensures this minor is a wise choice for any student with an
writing attribute, also known as “W-courses”, from the department. interest in Anthropology or related fields. The minor will provide students
Substitutions with W-courses from other departments are not allowed. with a foundational understanding of museum studies while giving them
Please see the academic advisor for the most current list of Anthropology professional experience working in a museum. Coursework includes a
W-courses. minimum of 15 hours, including one core course (3 hours), one internship
course (3 hours), and three elective courses (9 hours).
Minor Requirements Program Requirements

Anthropology majors may select a minor field of study from departments
or divisions within or outside the College of Liberal Arts or in a particular Code Title Semester Credit
area of interest (as with interdisciplinary minors or career opportunity Hours
minors). The minor will consist of 15-18 hours or coursework, at least ANTH 421 Museums and Their Functions 3
6 of which must be at the upper-division level. A grade of C or higher is ANTH 484 Anthropology Internship 3
required if a course is to count in the minor. A minor should be declared
Minor Electives 9
before the student has completed 90 credit hours.
College and University Requirements ANTH 313 Historical Archaeology

ANTH 402 Archaeological Artifact
Other courses may qualify for this category. Students should consult the
Conservation
approved lists of courses available through the academic advisor in the
Department of Anthropology or in the Undergraduate Student Services ANTH 454 Archaeological Photography
Office in the College of Liberal Arts. The following list incorporates ARCH 246 Foundations of Historic
University Core Curriculum requirements. No course can be counted in Preservation
more than one category. To promote the opportunity for anthropology ARTS 330 The Arts of America
majors to acquire a broad educational experience, anthropology students PHIL 330 Philosophy of Art
must satisfy their University requirements for language, philosophy and
culture, social and behavioral sciences, and the sciences with courses
Interpretation
other than those offered by anthropology.
VIST 465 Art, Culture and Time Based Media
Students must complete a minimum of 36 hours of 300- or 400-level Total Semester Credit Hours 15
coursework at Texas A&M University.
Minimum of six hours at the 300-400 level.

488 Department of Communication
Department of Communication Faculty

Altenhofen, Brian J, Lecturer
Communication is concerned with one of the most distinctly human
Communication
characteristics: the use of spoken language to communicate information,
maintain social contact, and influence others. Communication is an
attractive major because it provides students with a broad liberal arts Andreas, Dorothy C, Lecturer
education, while at the same time focusing on vital communication skills, Communication
which are in high demand in the workplace as well as in political, religious PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010
and social communities. Communication skills include public speaking,
argumentation, technical communication, leading teams and groups to Aschenbeck, Stacy H, Instructional Assistant Professor
solve problems, interviewing to gather information and to persuade, use Communication
and evaluation of communication technology, as well as a thorough array MA, Texas State University, 1999
of communication research methods applications.
Barge, James K, Professor
Degree requirements include the study of rhetorical and communication Communication
theories, the study of communication research methods, and the use PHD, University of Kansas, 1985
of those theories and research methods in a variety of communication
contexts. Such contexts include health communication, intercultural Blanton, Hart, Professor
communication, interpersonal communication, mass media and new Communication
communication technologies, organizational communication, political PHD, Princeton University, 1994
rhetoric, religious communication, and others. Students use their
Braman, Sandra, Professor
communication skills to become leaders in all areas of business, social
Communication
and political life.
The career interests of communication majors vary. Some students
Burkart, Patrick C, Professor
pursue advanced degrees in communication, law, business, or religion.
Communication
Others take communication-related positions in strategic communication,
public relations, marketing and sales, training and human resources,
leadership and management, health fields related to communication, Campbell, Heidi A, Associate Professor
organizations and public policy, communication media, and related areas Communication
of business, industry, government, and non-profit organizations. Still PHD, The University of Edinburgh, 2002
others prepare for teaching careers.
Conrad, Charles R, Professor
Honors Program Communication
PHD, Kansas University, 1980
The Department of Communication has a well-established Honors plan
and strong linkages to the University honors program. Honors courses Coombs, William T, Professor
are available in all areas of Communication. In addition, students may Communication
graduate with honors in Communication noted on the transcript. Honor PHD, Purdue University, 1990
students may also choose individualized instruction through COMM 497,
and through honors contracting. Students interested in the Department’s Crick, Nathan A, Professor
Honors Program should contact the Communication Undergraduate Communication
Studies Office. PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 2005
Undergraduate Courses Dorsey, Leroy G, Professor

Communication
The Department of Communication offers courses in many areas of PHD, Indiana University, 1993
the discipline: Health Communication, Media Studies, Organizational
Communication, Rhetoric and Public Affairs, Leadership and Civic Dubriwny, Tasha N, Associate Professor
Dialogue and Strategic Communication with significant focus in Communication
Intercultural and International communication across each area. PHD, University of Georgia, 2005
Certificates Dunaway, Johanna L, Associate Professor

Communication
The Department of Communication offers four certificates. While PHD, Rice University, 2006
these certificates are optional, they permit a student to focus studies
in one of four areas. The certificates in Communication and Global Goidel, Robert K, Professor
Media, in Communication Leadership and Conflict Management, and Communication
in Health Communication are open to students in the Department PHD, University of Kentucky, 1993
of Communication and in any major across the University. The
certificate in Strategic Communication is offered to students majoring in Havens, Jessica M, Lecturer
Communication or in Telecommunication Media Studies only. Communication
MA, Colgate University, 2012
489
Heuman, Joshua M, Instructional Assistant Professor Tarvin, David T, Lecturer

Communication Communication
PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2006 PHD, Louisiana State University, 2013
Holladay, Sherry J, Professor Wallis, Cara J, Associate Professor

PHD, Purdue University, 1992 PHD, University of Southern California, 2008
Kluver, Alan R, Professor Wesner, Kylene J, Lecturer

PHD, University of Southern California, 1993 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014
La Pastina, Antonio C, Associate Professor Wolfe, Anna W, Assistant Professor

PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1999 PHD, Ohio University, 2013
Lueck, Jennifer A, Assistant Professor Majors

Communication
PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2016 • Bachelor of Arts in Communication (p. 489)
• Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunication Media Studies (p. 490)
May, Matthew S, Associate Professor
• Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Media Studies (p. 492)
Communication
Minors
Mercieca, Jennifer R, Associate Professor • Communication Minor (p. 493)
Communication
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003 Certificates
Miller, Jeremy R, Lecturer • Communication and Global Media Certificate (p. 494)
Communication • Communication Leadership and Conflict Management Certificate
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2012 (p. 494)
Poirot, Kristan A, Associate Professor • Health Communication Certificate (p. 494)
Communication • Strategic Communication Certificate (p. 495)
Rauscher, Emily A, Assistant Professor

Communication - BA
Communication Students who want to transform the world through communication
PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2012 choose Communication as a major. The Bachelor of Arts in
Communication teaches how to influence and persuade others through
Rowe, Sara M, Lecturer
the use of language, visual images and media. We pursue coursework
Communication
that gives students a background in the processes and theories of
MA, Texas A&M University, 2012
communication as well as in the skills that are so valuable in the working
Stephenson, Michael, Professor world.
Communication
Coursework for incoming Freshmen begins with a dedicated first
semester experience which introduces them to the breadth of the
Street, Nancy A, Instructional Professor field of Communication and of Media. We also welcome Transfer
Communication students, meeting them where they are and integrating them into the
MA, The University of Texas at Austin, 1980 Communication family. All Communication majors take a core of required
courses that establish a firm foundation in the field and then select
Street, Richard L, Professor additional coursework that suits their interests and needs. Students
Communication who wish to focus their studies further, may choose to earn a certificate
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1980 in Health Communication, Strategic Communication, Leadership and
Conflict Management or Global Media.
Sumpter, Randall S, Associate Professor
Communication Program Requirements
Tang, Lu, Associate Professor Hours
Communication COMM 203 Public Speaking 3
or COMM 205
Professions
or COMM 243
or Argumentation and Debate
490 Telecommunication Media Studies - BA
6
Select one of the following: 3 COMM course may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
7
COMM 210 Group Communication and International and Cultural Diversity courses may also be used to
Discussion satisfy any other requirement.
8
COMM 215/Interviewing: Principles and Sequences approved by the College of Liberal Arts, except
JOUR 215 Practice Communication. No more than 9 semester credit hours may be at a
COMM 230/Communication Technology Skills lower-division (100 and 200) level. A minor must be declared before a
JOUR 230 student completes 75 semester credit hours.
9
COMM 240 Rhetorical Criticism Maximum of 9 semester credit hours of any combination of military
science and physical activity courses.
COMM 250/New Media and the Independent
JOUR 250 Voice
1
Included in graduation requirements are the following stipulations:
COMM 301 Rhetoric in Western Thought 3
1 1. A minimum of 2.0 GPR
COMM 305 Theories of Communication 3
COMM 308 Research Methods in 3 2. Minimum grade of C in each course applied to the major
1
Communication 3. Minimum of 12 hours of upper-level COMM coursework at Texas A&M
COMM 300-level elective (p. 761) 6
COMM 401 to 480 elective (p. 761) 6 Teaching Certification
2
COMM 100 to 499 elective (p. 761) 6 Students desiring certification to teach communication in secondary
3
3 schools of Texas may either major in communication (College of Liberal
4,5 Arts) or in another field, but in either case, they must include the following
courses in their degree plans:
5
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 Code Title Semester Credit
Select one of the following: 3 Hours
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and COMM 203 Public Speaking 3
Social Sciences COMM 210 Group Communication and 3
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics Discussion
MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate 3
Mathematics II COMM 301 Rhetoric in Western Thought 3
Select one of the following: 3 COMM 305 Theories of Communication 3
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus COMM 315 Interpersonal Communication 3
MATH 142 Business Calculus COMM 350 Theories of Mediated 3
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I Communication
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic (or higher) COMM 330 Technology and Human 3
American history elective (p. 25) 6 Communication
POLS 206 American National Government 3 or COMM 340

or Communication and Popular
Culture
or COMM 435/
or Rhetoric of Television and Film
6
FILM 445
6
THAR 407 Performing Literature. 3
Language, philosophy and culture or Creative arts 3
6
elective (p. 23) Additional education courses are required. More complete information
6
Social and behavioral sciences elective (p. 25) 6 on the requirements for teacher certification may be found in the College
7 of Education and Human Development section under secondary teacher
Foreign language (p. 465) 14 certification.
3,8
Telecommunication Media Studies -

Minor 15-18
9
General electives 0-4
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 BA
1
Should be completed by the end of junior year. Telecommunication Media Studies focuses on media industries,
2 technologies, and communication systems in current, cultural and
COMM 101 and COMM 291 are required for incoming freshmen in the
historical contexts, their audience processes and effects, and social
First Semester of freshman year.
3 implications of the media.
Minimum grade of C required.
4
Course satisfies a writing elective. The Telecommunication Media Studies major provides students
5
ENGL 203 will count toward the Communication requirement or the with tools for understanding the media and their roles in social life
Literature in English requirement, but not both. theoretically, historically and critically. The degree allows students to
491
choose a broadly based communication and media studies major or a TCMG 274 Foundations of Networking in
more specialized study of telecommunication and information systems. Education
Students can choose Communication courses that address media WGST 407/ Women, Minorities and the Mass
industries, law and policy, technology and society, media audiences, COMM 407 Media
processes, and effects, and the theory, history, and criticism of media,
culture, and communication.
A degree in Telecommunication Media Studies is useful in a broad variety ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
of careers, including media and telecommunication industries, as well POLS 206 American National Government 3
as communication-related positions in business, government, non-profit
organizations, and higher education. The curriculum is designed to
educate citizens for a productive future in a changing world. Our students
2
may become broadcasters, producers, industry leaders, government ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
regulators, spokespeople, politicians, writers, artists, activists, and ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
informed citizens. COMM 203 Public Speaking
The BA and BS are both available. The BA is a more flexible, liberal arts
Professions
media-oriented degree.
Program Requirements Select one of the following: 3
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and
Social Sciences
Hours
Core Requirements
MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary
COMM 230/ Communication Technology Skills 3
Mathematics II
JOUR 230
COMM 308 Research Methods in 3
Communication MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus
COMM 330 Technology and Human 3 MATH 142 Business Calculus

Communication MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I
COMM 350 Theories of Mediated 3 PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic (or higher)
Communication Foreign language (p. 465) 14
2
COMM 360 Cultural History of the Media 3 Literature in English (p. 465) 6
COMM 401 to 480 (p. 761) 6 Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 9
1 3
Telecommunication Electives Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
3
Select four of the following: 12 Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
COMM 101 to 499 (p. 761) Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3
3
CSCE 110 Programming I elective (p. 23)
3
CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C Social and behavioral sciences elective (p. 25) 3
ENGL 251/ Introduction to Film Analysis American history elective (p. 25) 6
4
FILM 251 International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
5
FILM 251/ Introduction to Film Analysis Minor 15-18
ENGL 251 General Electives
6
0-4
ISTM 250 Business Programming Logic and
Design
1
ISTM 310 Network Communications and COMM 203 and COMM 243 cannot be taken as electives. Courses in
Infrastructure the Core Requirements not selected to meet those requirements may
ISTM 315 Database Programming be selected as electives. At least 6 semester credit hours must be
ISTM 325 Business Object Oriented chosen from COMM Writing Intensive courses.
2
Programming with Java ENGL 203 will count toward the Communication requirement or the
ISTM 425 Complex Business Application Literature in English requirement, but not both.
3
Design COMM course may not be used to fulfill this requirement
4
JOUR 102 American Mass Media Courses may also be used to satisfy any other requirement.
5
JOUR 301/ Mass Communication, Law and Sequences approved by the College of Liberal Arts, except
COMM 307 Society Communication. No more than 9 semester credit hours may be at a
POLS 302 The Mass Media and Politics lower-division (100 and 200) level. A minor must be declared before a
student completes 75 semester credit hours. Minimum grade of C is
POLS 313 Public Opinion
required.
492 Telecommunication Media Studies - BS
6
Maximum of 9 semester credit hours of any combination of military A degree in Telecommunication Media Studies is useful in a broad variety
science and physical activity courses. of careers, including media and telecommunication industries, as well
as communication-related positions in business, government, non-profit
Students take 21 credit hours of the required program core courses and organizations, and higher education. The curriculum is designed to
12 credit hours of telecommunication elective courses for a total of 33 educate citizens for a productive future in a changing world. Our students
credit hours. At least 12 credits must be at the upper-division level. At may become broadcasters, producers, industry leaders, government
least 12 credits must be taken in residence at Texas A&M University. regulators, spokespeople, politicians, writers, artists, activists, and
Minimum grade of C in each course. No more than 3 credit hours of informed citizens.
COMM 484; no more than 6 credit hours of COMM 485.
The BA and BS are both available. The BS is more directed and requires a
Teaching Certification quantitative background.
Students desiring certification to teach communication in secondary

schools of Texas may either major in communication (College of Liberal
Arts) or in another field, but in either case, they must include the following Code Title Semester Credit
courses in their degree plans: Hours
Core Requirements
COMM 230/ Communication Technology Skills 3
Hours
JOUR 230
COMM 307/ Mass Communication, Law, and 3
COMM 210 Group Communication and 3 JOUR 301 Society
Discussion
or COMM 354
or Political Economy of
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate 3 Telecommunication
COMM 301 Rhetoric in Western Thought 3 COMM 330 Technology and Human 3
COMM 305 Theories of Communication 3 Communication
COMM 315 Interpersonal Communication 3 COMM 345/ Media Industries 3
COMM 350 Theories of Mediated 3 FILM 345
Communication COMM 350 Theories of Mediated 3
COMM 330 Technology and Human 3 Communication
Communication COMM 375 Media Audiences 3
or COMM 340
or Communication and Popular COMM 400 to 480 (p. 761) 6
Culture 1
Telecommunication Electives
or COMM 435/
or Rhetoric of Television and Film Select three of the following: 9
FILM 445
COMM 100 to 499 (p. 761)
THAR 407 Performing Literature. 3
Additional education courses are required. More complete information ISTM 250 Business Programming Logic and
on the requirements for teacher certification may be found in the College Design
of Education and Human Development section under secondary teacher ISTM 310 Network Communications and
certification. Infrastructure
ISTM 315 Database Programming
Telecommunication Media Studies - ISTM 325 Business Object Oriented
BS ISTM 425
Programming with Java
Complex Business Application
Telecommunication Media Studies focuses on media industries, Design
technologies, and communication systems in current, cultural and JOUR 102 American Mass Media
historical contexts, their audience processes and effects, and social JOUR 301/ Mass Communication, Law and
implications of the media. COMM 307 Society
The Telecommunication Media Studies major provides students MGMT 209 Business, Government and Society
with tools for understanding the media and their roles in social life MGMT 309 Survey of Management
theoretically, historically and critically. The degree allows students to TCMG 274 Foundations of Networking in
choose a broadly based communication and media studies major or a Education
more specialized study of telecommunication and information systems. WGST 407/ Women, Minorities and the Mass
Students can choose Communication courses that address media COMM 407 Media
industries, law and policy, technology and society, media audiences,
processes, and effects, and the theory, history, and criticism of media,
culture, and communication.
493
6
COMM 308 Research Methods in 3 Maximum of 9 semester credit hours of any combination of military
Communication science and physical activity courses.
Students take 24 credit hours of the required program core courses and
Systems
9-10 credit hours of telecommunication media studies elective courses
for a total of 33 credit hours. At least 12 credits must be at the upper-
ISTM 250 Business Programming Logic and division level. At least 12 credits must be taken in residence at Texas
Design A&M University. Minimum grade of C in each course. No more than 3
SOCI 220 Methods of Social Research credit hours of COMM 484; no more than 6 credit hours of COMM 485.
STAT 307 Sample Survey Techniques
Select one of the following: 3 Teaching Certification
MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Students desiring certification to teach communication in secondary
Social Sciences schools of Texas may either major in communication (College of Liberal
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics Arts) or in another field, but in either case, they must include the following
MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary courses in their degree plans:
Mathematics II
POLS 206 American National Government 3 Hours
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 COMM 203 Public Speaking 3
STAT 303 Statistical Methods 3 COMM 210 Group Communication and 3
Select one of the following: 3 Discussion
2
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate 3
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing COMM 301 Rhetoric in Western Thought 3
COMM 203 Public Speaking COMM 305 Theories of Communication 3
COMM 205 Communication for Technical COMM 315 Interpersonal Communication 3
Professions COMM 350 Theories of Mediated 3
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate Communication
Select one of the following: 3 COMM 330 Technology and Human 3
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus Communication
MATH 142 Business Calculus or COMM 340
or Communication and Popular
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I Culture
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic (or higher) or COMM 435/
or Rhetoric of Television and Film
FILM 445
3 THAR 407 Performing Literature. 3
3
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 Additional education courses are required. More complete information
Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3 on the requirements for teacher certification may be found in the College
3
elective (p. 23) of Education and Human Development section under secondary teacher
Life and physical sciences elective (p. 22) 9 certification.
2
Social and behavioral sciences electives (p. 25)
3
3 Communication - Minor
5
Minor 15-18 The minor in Communication is offered by the Department of
6
General Electives 0-6 Communication. Communication is central to the pursuit of any field
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 of study and to the mastery of the future for societies, commerce,
cultures, relationships and the individual. All majors are welcome as
1
COMM 203 and COMM 243 cannot be taken as electives. Courses in Communication minors.
the Core Requirements not selected to meet those requirements may
be selected as electives. Program Requirements
2
ENGL 203 will count toward the Communication requirement or the
Literature in English requirement, but not both.
3
Hours
COMM course may not be used to fulfill this requirement
4
COMM 200 level course (p. 761) 3
Courses may also be used to satisfy any other requirement.
5
COMM 301 Rhetoric in Western Thought 3
Sequences approved by the College of Liberal Arts, except
or COMM 305
or Theories of Communication
Communication. No more than 9 semester credit hours may be at a
COMM 300 to 499 (p. 761) 6
lower-division (100 and 200) level. A minor must be declared before a
student completes 75 semester credit hours. Minimum grade of C is
required.
494 Communication and Global Media - Certificate
COMM 200 to 499 (p. 761) 3 and public boundaries and to mediate conflict in such diverse groups as
families, work teams, political and religious groups and those engaged
in geopolitical discord. Each CLCM certificate holder will be certified in
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course. basic mediation by the State of Texas. The CLCM certificate prepares
students for understanding the growth and impact of communication
Communication and Global Media - leadership and of conflict management, especially within the context
of communication, and will serve undergraduate students well as they
Certificate pursue diverse career options. Specific certificate requirements are
available in the Office of Undergraduate Advising of the Department
The Communication and Global Media Certificate (CGMC), is offered of Communication. Details are also available on the Department of
by the Department of Communication, and is designed to provide Communication website (http://comm.tamu.edu).
students with an understanding of a communication perspective on
the impact of media in a global context. Media and communication Program Requirements
sectors are the second largest export markets for the US, after defense
and aerospace. The rise of the BRICI (Brazil, Russia, India, China, Students must earn a grade of “B” or better in each course used to meet
Indonesia) economies and the desire of businesses to capitalize on the requirements. Students who pursue the CLCM must complete all
the growth of these markets is a prime example of the application of requirements prior to graduation.
this certificate. The CGMC prepares students for understanding the
growth and impact of communication and global media in a variety of
Hours
similar contexts. Specific certificate requirements are available in the
Office of Undergraduate Advising of the Department of Communication. COMM 324 Communication Leadership and 3
Details are also available on the Department of Communication (http:// Conflict Management
communication.tamu.edu) website. COMM 443 Communication and Conflict 3
COMM 485 Directed Studies 3
Program Requirements Select two of the following: 6
The CGMC requires designated courses and completion of a global COMM 335 Intercultural Communication
internship or approved experience. Students must earn a grade of “B” COMM 420/Gender and Communication
or better in each course used to meet the requirements. Students who WGST 420
pursue the CGMC must complete all requirements prior to graduation. COMM 431 Rhetoric of Social Movements
COMM 440 Political Communication
Hours COMM 447 Communication, Group Processes
and Collaboration
COMM 335 Intercultural Communication 3
Other courses approved by CLCM committee for
COMM 365/ International Communication 3
prescribed electives
JOUR 365
COMM 458/ Global Media 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 15
JOUR 458
Select two of the following: 6 Health Communication - Certificate
COMM 330 Technology and Human
Careers in Health and in Communication are growing much faster
Communication
than average according to the Office of Occupational Outlook, Bureau
COMM 345/Media Industries of Labor Statistics. Health communication skills are increasingly
FILM 345 valuable in careers related to health and medicine, as well as the media,
COMM 354 Political Economy of public relations, and strategic communication. Health communication
Telecommunication skills are applicable for a variety of health and medical career tasks
COMM 375 Media Audiences including provider-patient consultations; the formative research, design,
implementation, and assessment of public health communication
COMM 452 Cultural Studies of Communication
campaigns; the development of strategic communication initiatives
Technology
for health organizations and related products and services; as well as
Other courses approved by CGMC committee
leadership in public and private sector health agendas. Health messaging
for prescribed electives.
reaches diverse audiences and includes the use of advocacy to influence
Total Semester Credit Hours 15 policy, as well as mediating and shaping public conversations on health
issues both face-to-face and via traditional and new media in local and
Communication Leadership and global arenas. Health communication skills are important for profit,
nonprofit, and governmental organizations.
Conflict Management - Certificate The Health Communication Certificate (HCC) Health Campaign/Policy
The Communication Leadership and Conflict Management Certificate Track provides a track for students interested in health campaigns,
(CLCM), offered by the Department of Communication, is designed other forms of mediated health communication, and health policy.
to develop communication leadership competence in interpersonal/ The Health Communication Certificate (HCC) Provider-Patient/
group collaborative spheres and social/political arenas, to facilitate Organizational Track provides a track for students interested in
communication one on one in interpersonal interactions, across private
495
communication in healthcare organizations and provider-patient both profit and nonprofit corporations and by governmental agencies.
relationships. Specific certificate requirements are available in the The effect of strategic communication failures on the bottom line, on
Undergraduate Studies Office of the Department of Communication. employee and stakeholder satisfaction, and on the efficient use of
Details are also available on the Department of Communication (http:// resources, is well documented. Gathering and interpreting appropriate
communication.tamu.edu) website. information, audience analysis, as well as harnessing the power of
accurate language in message crafting, are further noted as key strategic
Program Requirements communication functions. Tactics available for implementing strategic
communication are expanding exponentially as digital communication
Students must earn a grade of “B” or better in each course used to meet
and new media evolve. Mastery of the integration of these tactics in
the requirements. Students who pursue the HCC must complete all
strategic plans augment the effectiveness of internal and public issues
requirements prior to graduation.
management while mitigating corporate frustration, offensive messages,
and overspending. Although effective strategic communication is critical
to organizational success, many companies and agencies continue to
Hours
need support and assistance in this arena. The U.S. Department of Labor
Required courses
Occupational Outlook Handbook notes that careers in various strategic
COMM 370 Health Communication 3 communication areas are growing “faster than average” to “much faster
COMM 470 Communication in Health Care 3 than average.” The Certificate in Strategic Communication will prepare
Contexts Communication and Telecommunication Media Studies majors to
COMM 471 Media, Health and Medicine 3 plan and execute communication strategically and to coordinate the
Electives 9 integration of appropriate tactics to enhance commerce, government,
and to further political, religious and social goals, as they lead us
into the future. Specific certificate requirements are available in the
Health Campaign/Policy track Undergraduate Studies Office of the Department of Communication.
Provider-Patient/Organizational track Details are also available on the Department of Communication (http://
1
One semester or one summer of service learning 0 communication.tamu.edu) website.
1
Working with non-profit on health promotion/campaigns or in direct Students must earn a grade of “B” or better in each course used to meet
client contact for 5 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Must the requirements. Students who pursue the SCC must complete all
be approved in advance by the Director of Undergraduate Studies. requirements prior to graduation.
Code Title Semester Credit Code Title Semester Credit

Hours Hours
Health Campaign/Policy Track Required Courses
COMM 325 Persuasion 3 COMM 322 Communication Tactics 3
or COMM 330
or Technology and Human COMM 323 Strategic Communication 3
Communication
COMM 325 Persuasion 3
COMM 375 Media Audiences 3
COMM 375 Media Audiences 3
COMM 450 Media Campaigns 3
COMM 485 Directed Studies 3
Code Title Semester Credit Prescribed Elective Courses

Hours Select one of the following: 3
Provider-Patient/Organizational Track COMM 320 Organizational Communication
COMM 315 Interpersonal Communication 3 COMM 438 Propaganda
COMM 320 Organizational Communication 3 COMM 440 Political Communication
Select one of the following: 3 COMM 446 Communication, Organizations and
COMM 324 Communication Leadership and Society
Conflict Management COMM 449 Activism and Communication
COMM 335 Intercultural Communication COMM 450 Media Campaigns
COMM 443 Communication and Conflict Other courses approved by SCC committee for
prescribed electives
Strategic Communication - Total Semester Credit Hours 18
Certificate Department of Economics

Strategic communication is the process that supports public relations,
The study of economics helps students develop a framework for
promotions, public information, marketing, corporate communication
understanding of how individuals, organizations and societies make
and advertising. Strategic communication is creation of the plan as
choices and how those choices interact to determine the allocation
well as the tools or tactics used to implement that plan effectively.
of an economy’s limited resources among alternative competing
The value of effective strategic communication is acknowledged by
496 Department of Economics
uses. Economists study how these choices are made in a variety of Gan, Li, Professor
environments and consider how the outcomes vary under alternative Economics
forms of economic organization. Economists evaluate the outcomes PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1998
of an economic system on a scorecard that includes several different
criteria such as efficiency, equity, and stability. Glass, Amy J, Associate Professor
Economics
The fundamental goal of our curriculum is to introduce students to PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 1993
the economic way of thinking—a particular way of asking questions
and analyzing problems. We offer a core set of courses that teach the Gronberg, Timothy J, Professor
fundamental theoretical tools of economics, and a set of elective courses Economics
that demonstrate how economists apply these tools to study a wide PHD, Northwestern University, 1978
variety of real-world economic issues. A key takeaway for students
Hoekstra, Mark L, Associate Professor
is a working knowledge of a useful and coherent structural approach
Economics
to examining current public policy issues and an ability to identify the
inherent tradeoffs involved in developing solutions to major social
problems. Hwang, Haeshin, Professor
Economics
The economic style of thinking, when combined with training in the
required tools of quantitative and qualitative analysis, provides students
with a skill set that will serve them well in a wide array of post-graduate Jansen, Dennis W, Professor
pursuits. The banking and financial sectors regularly hire undergraduate Economics
economics majors as do management consulting firms. A number of PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1983
private corporations employ economists to prepare forecasts of future
movements in firm costs and profits. Government agencies—local, state, Krasteva, Silvana S, Associate Professor
national, international- hire economics majors for positions as budget Economics
analysts or government program evaluators. The study of economics also PHD, Duke University, 2009
provides sound preparation for graduate school, either a Masters or PhD
Li, Qi, Professor
degree in economics or a professional degree in business, law, or public
Economics
policy.
Faculty Lindo, Jason M, Associate Professor
An, Yonghong, Assistant Professor Economics
Economics PHD, University of California, Davis, 2009
Luco Echeverria, Fernando A, Assistant Professor
Barr, Andrew C, Assistant Professor Economics
Economics PHD, Northwestern University, 2014
PHD, University of Virginia, 2015
Maness, Robert S, Visiting Associate Professor
Bento, Pedro M, Assistant Professor Economics
Economics PHD, Texas A&M University, 1992
Manjunath, Vikram, Assistant Professor
Brown, Alexander L, Associate Professor Economics
Economics PHD, University of Rochester, 2011
PHD, California Institute of Technology, 2008
Meckel, Katherine, Assistant Professor
Castillo, Marco, Associate Professor Economics
Economics PHD, Columbia University, 2015
Meer, Jonathan, Associate Professor
Eckel, Catherine C, Professor Economics
Economics PHD, Stanford University, 2009
Pakhotina, Nataliya V, Lecturer
Edwardson, Jeffrey C, Senior Lecturer Economics
Economics PHD, University of Florida, 2010
Petrie, Ragan, Associate Professor
Fragiadakis, Daniel, Assistant Professor Economics
Economics PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2002
497
Saving, Thomas R, Distinguished Professor

Economics
Economics - BA
PHD, University of Chicago, 1960 The Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree teaches students analytical
thinking skills and their applications to better understand human
Schulman, Craig T, Visiting Associate Professor
behavior. The degree plan is designed to allow opportunities for applied
Economics
exploration of economic principles and theory through research,
internship, and study abroad opportunities. With classes that focus
Sekhposyan, Tatevik, Assistant Professor on analytical thinking and a foreign language requirement, students
Economics are prepared for a wide variety of post-graduate options including:
PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2010 international business, law school, government and public policy
professions, and non-profit organizations.
Tian, Guoqiang, Professor
Economics Program Requirements
Ureta, Manuelita, Associate Professor Hours
Economics Core Requirements
PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1987 ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
Varghese, Adel, Instructional Associate Professor ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3
1
Economics ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory 3
PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 1996 ECON 410 Macroeconomic Theory 3
2
Economics electives (p. 786) 21
Velez, Rodrigo A, Associate Professor
Economics ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3
3
PHD, University of Rochester, 2009 College and University Requirements
Zhang, Yuzhe, Associate Professor
Economics
PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2006 ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
Zheng, Fang, Assistant Professor
Economics
Professions
Zubairy, Sarah, Assistant Professor COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
Economics Literature in English (p. 465) 6
PHD, Duke University, 2010 4
Foreign Language (p. 465) 14
Majors
or MATH 166
or Topics in Contemporary
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics (p. 497) Mathematics II
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Master of International Affairs, 5- Select one of the following: 3
Year Degree Program (p. 498)
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Master of Public Service and
Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 499)
• Bachelor of Science in Economics (p. 498) 5
ECMT 461 Economic Data Analysis 3
• Bachelor of Science in Economics and Master of International Affairs,
5-Year Degree Program (p. 500)
• Bachelor of Science in Economics and Master of Public Service and
Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 501) Creative arts (p. 24) 3
• Bachelor of Science in Economics and Master of Science in Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3
Economics, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 502) (p. 23)
6
Minors American history (p. 25) 6
• Economics Minor (p. 503) POLS 206 American National Government 3

7
Certificates International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40)
8
• Business Economics Certificate (p. 504) Free Electives 13
• Quantitative Economics Methods (p. 504) Total Semester Credit Hours 120

498 Economics - BS
1
ECON 323 is a pre-requisite for most ECON electives COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
2
ECON 322 may not be applied toward the major. Literature in English (p. 467) 6
3
No course can be counted in more than one category. MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3
4
Courses do not satisfy the College of Liberal Arts Language, or MATH 166
Philosophy and Culture requirement or Creative Arts requirement. Mathematics II
5
Must make a grade of C or better. Select one of the following: 3
6
ECON 100-ECON 499 (p. 786) and ECMT 100-ECMT 499 (p. 786) MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus
may not be used to fulfill this requirement. MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I
7
6 hours required. These courses may also be used to satisfy any MATH 142 Business Calculus
other requirement. 3
8
The student may select any courses other than economics courses 3,4
ECMT 463 Introduction to Econometrics 3
and ENGL 103 as free electives. No more than 11 credits of any
combination of military, air or naval science and physical activity
will be allowed to count as electives. Students may also use up to Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
13 hours of free electives to pursue a minor. Creative arts (p. 24) 3
Total of 33 credits. No more than 36 credits in economics and (p. 23)
econometrics can be applied to this degree. A grade of C or higher is 6
required for a course to be counted in the major field (Economics and
Econometrics coursework) American history (p. 25) 6
Economics - BS POLS 207 State and Local Government

7
3
The Bachelor of Science in Economics degree teaches students 8
Free Electives 21
analytical thinking skills and their applications to better understand
human behavior. The degree plan is designed to allow opportunities for Total Semester Credit Hours 120
applied exploration of economic principles and theory through research, 1
internship, and study abroad while focusing on quantitative skills and the ECON 322 may not be applied toward the major.
2
development of rational thought and critical thinking. At the completion ECON 323 is a pre-requisite for most ECON electives.
3
of the degree, students are prepared for a wide variety of post-graduate Must make a grade of C or better.
opportunities including: financial and banking careers, actuarial science, 4
Student must complete ECMT 461 or equivalent STAT course (Pre-
graduate school in social science and law, and government, public policy approved by an advisor) prior to ECMT 463.
and political professions. 5
No course can be counted in more than one category.
6
ECON 100-ECON 499 (p. 786) and ECMT 100-ECMT 499 (p. 786)
Program Requirements may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
7
Code Title Semester Credit 6 required hours. These courses may also be used to satisfy any
Hours other requirement.
1 8
Core Requirements The student may select any courses other than economics courses
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 and ENGL 103 as free electives. No more than 11 credits of any
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 combination of military, air or naval science and physical activity will
2 be allowed to count as electives. Students may also use up to 18
hours of free electives to pursue a minor.
ECON 410 Macroeconomic Theory 3
1,3
Economics electives 21 Total of 33 credits. No more than 39 credits in economics and
4 econometrics can be applied to this degree. A grade of C or higher is
ECMT 463 Introduction to Econometrics
ECMT 475 Economic Forecasting required for a course to be counted in the major field.
Economics - 5-Year Bachelor of Arts/

ECON 301 to 499 (p. 786)
ACCT 210 Survey of Managerial and Cost
3 Master of International Affairs
5 The Joint-Degree Program between the Department of Economics and
The Bush School of Government and Public Service allows undergraduate
Economics students to enter the Master of International Affairs Program,
Select one of the following: 3 with a focus in International Economics and Development, at the
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature beginning of their fourth year at Texas A&M University. This program
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing combines the teaching of analytical thinking skills and applications to
COMM 203 Public Speaking better understand human behavior as it relates to international economic

Professions
499
6
development along with skills in diplomacy, research, and development of Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6
a global perspective. American history (p. 25) 6
Students will be required to complete the same two-year, 48-hour POLS 206 American National Government 3
curriculum as other students admitted to the Bush School’s MPIA POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
7
program. Students will double-count 9 hours of Bush School courses International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40)
toward the undergraduate major coursework area and up to 9 hours Free Electives
8
13
toward general electives in the Bachelor of Arts in Economics. At the
completion of the joint degree, students are prepared for a wide variety of
post-graduate opportunities including: employment in global commerce, 1
ECON 323 is a pre-requisite for most ECON electives
government, government contracting, national security, and transfer 2
pricing. ECON 322 may not be applied toward the major.
3
Students interested in this program will apply during the fall of their junior 4
Courses do not satisfy the College of Liberal Arts Language,
year and, if admitted, begin taking masters-level courses in the fall of Philosophy and Culture requirement or Creative Arts requirement.
their senior year with an undergraduate classification. Students are 5
Must make a grade of C or better.
reclassified as degree seeking master's students upon completing 96 6
credit hours, typically in the following semester. These credit hours must ECON 100-ECON 499 (p. 786) and ECMT 100-ECMT 499 (p. 786)
include all specific course prerequisites for a baccalaureate degree in may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
7
Economics, as well as the courses required by the College of Liberal Arts 6 hours required. These courses may also be used to satisfy any
and by Texas A&M University for an undergraduate degree. other requirement.
8
The student may select any courses other than economics courses
Program Requirements and ENGL 103 as free electives. No more than 11 credits of any
will be allowed to count as electives. Students may also use up to
Hours
13 hours of free electives to pursue a minor.
Core Requirements
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 Total of 33 credits. No more than 36 credits in economics and
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 econometrics can be applied to this degree. A grade of C or higher is
1 required for a course to be counted in the major field (Economics and
Econometrics coursework)
2 Students are reclassified as degree seeking master's students upon
Economics electives (p. 786) 21
ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3 completing 96 credit hours, typically in the following semester.
3
College and University Requirements Students will double-count 9 hours of Bush School courses toward the
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 undergraduate major coursework area and up to 9 hours toward general
Select one of the following: 3 electives in the Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
Economic Electives
In addition to the electives for the BA in ECON, the following courses may
be selected for the ECON-MIA program: BUSH 632, BUSH 635; INTA 608,
COMM 205 Communication for Technical INTA 616, INTA 625, INTA 630,INTA 632.
Professions
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate See the MIA program in the Graduate Catalog for MIA requirements.
Economics - 5-Year Bachelor of

4
Foreign Language (p. 465) 14
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3 Arts/Master of Public Service
Administration
or MATH 166
Mathematics II
Select one of the following: 3 The Joint-Degree Program between the Department of Economics and
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus The Bush School of Government and Public Service allows undergraduate
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I Economics students to enter the Master of Public Service Program, with
MATH 142 Business Calculus a focus in Public Policy Analysis, at the beginning of their fourth year at
5 Texas A&M University. This program combines the teaching of analytical
thinking skills and applications to better understand human behavior as
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 it relates to public policy and management along with skills in leadership
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 and research methods.
Students will be required to complete the same two-year, 48-hour
curriculum as other students admitted to the Bush School’s MPSA
(p. 23)
program. Students will double-count 9 hours of Bush School courses
500 Economics - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of International Affairs
8
toward the undergraduate major coursework area and up to 9 hours Free Electives 13
toward general electives in the Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
At the completion of the joint degree, students are prepared for a wide
variety of post-graduate opportunities including: employment in local, 1
ECON 323 is a pre-requisite for most ECON electives
state or federal government, non-profit organizations, or government 2
ECON 322 may not be applied toward the major.
contracting. 3
4
Students interested in this program will apply during the fall of their junior Courses do not satisfy the College of Liberal Arts Language,
year and, if admitted, begin taking masters-level courses in the fall of Philosophy and Culture requirement or Creative Arts requirement.
their senior year with an undergraduate classification. Students are 5
Must make a grade of C or better.
credit hours, typically in the following semester. These credit hours must
may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
include all specific course prerequisites for a baccalaureate degree in 7
Economics, as well as the courses required by the College of Liberal Arts 6 hours required. These courses may also be used to satisfy any
and by Texas A&M University for an undergraduate degree. other requirement.
8
Program Requirements and ENGL 103 as free electives. No more than 11 credits of any
Code Title Semester Credit will be allowed to count as electives. Students may also use up to
Hours 13 hours of free electives to pursue a minor.
Core Requirements
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 Total of 33 credits. No more than 36 credits in economics and
econometrics can be applied to this degree. A grade of C or higher is
1
required for a course to be counted in the major field (Economics and
ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory 3 Econometrics coursework)
Economics electives (p. 786)
2
completing 96 credit hours, typically in the following semester.
3
College and University Requirements Students will double-count 9 hours of Bush School courses toward the
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 undergraduate major coursework area and up to 9 hours toward general
Select one of the following: 3 electives in the Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.

Economic Electives
In addition to the electives for the BA in ECON, the following courses may
COMM 203 Public Speaking be selected for the ECON-MPSA program: BUSH 632, BUSH 635;
COMM 205 Communication for Technical PSAA 621, PSAA 622, PSAA 638, PSAA 640, PSAA 674.
Professions
See the MPSA program in the Graduate Catalog for MPSA requirements.
Literature in English (p. 465)
Foreign Language (p. 465)
4
14
6
Economics - 5-Year Bachelor of
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3 Science/Master of International
or MATH 166
Mathematics II

Affairs
Select one of the following: 3 The Joint-Degree Program between the Department of Economics and
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus The Bush School of Government and Public Service allows undergraduate
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I Economics students to enter the Master of International Affairs Program,
with a focus in International Economics and Development, at the
5
beginning of their fourth year at Texas A&M University. This program
ECMT 461 Economic Data Analysis 3 combines the teaching of analytical thinking skills and applications to
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 better understand human behavior as it relates to international economic
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 development along with skills in diplomacy, research, and development of
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 a global perspective.
Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3 Students will be required to complete the same two-year, 48-hour
(p. 23) curriculum as other students admitted to the Bush School’s MPIA
6
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6 program. Students will double-count 6 hours of Bush School courses
American history (p. 25) 6 toward the undergraduate major coursework area, 3 hours toward
POLS 206 American National Government 3 ECMT 463, and up to 9 hours toward general electives in the Bachelor
of Science degree in Economics. At the completion of the joint degree,
7 students are prepared for a wide variety of post-graduate opportunities
501
7
including: employment in global commerce, government, government International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40)
contracting, national security, and transfer pricing. Free Electives
8
21
Students interested in this program will apply during the fall of their junior Total Semester Credit Hours 120
year and, if admitted, begin taking masters-level courses in the fall of 1
their senior year with an undergraduate classification. Students are ECON 322 may not be applied toward the major.
2
reclassified as degree seeking master's students upon completing 96 ECON 323 is a pre-requisite for most ECON electives.
3
credit hours, typically in the following semester. These credit hours must Must make a grade of C or better.
Economics, as well as the courses required by the College of Liberal Arts approved by an advisor) prior to ECMT 463.
and by Texas A&M University for an undergraduate degree. 5
6
Program Requirements ECON 100-ECON 499 (p. 786) and ECMT 100-ECMT 499 (p. 786)
6 required hours. These courses may also be used to satisfy any
1 8
2
1,3
4
ECMT 463 Introduction to Econometrics econometrics can be applied to this degree. A grade of C or higher is
ECON 301 to 499 (p. 786) Students are reclassified as degree seeking master's students upon
ACCT 210 Survey of Managerial and Cost 3
Accounting Principles Students will double-count 6 hours of Bush School courses toward the
5 undergraduate major coursework area, 3 hours toward ECMT 463, and up
to 9 hours toward general electives in the Bachelor of Science degree in
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Economics.
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature Economic Electives
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing In addition to the electives for the BA in ECON, the following courses may
COMM 203 Public Speaking be selected for the ECON-MIA program: BUSH 632, BUSH 635; INTA 608,
INTA 616, INTA 625, INTA 630,INTA 632.
Professions See the MIA program in the Graduate Catalog for MIA requirements.
Literature in English (p. 467) 6 Economics - 5-Year Bachelor of
MATH 141
or MATH 166
Finite Mathematics
3
Science/Master of Public Service
Mathematics II Administration
The Joint-Degree Program between the Department of Economics and
The Bush School of Government and Public Service allows undergraduate
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I Economics students to enter the Master of Public Service Program, with
MATH 142 Business Calculus a focus in Public Policy Analysis, at the beginning of their fourth year at
3
ECMT 461 Economic Data Analysis 3 Texas A&M University. This program combines the teaching of analytical
3,4
3 thinking skills and applications to better understand human behavior as
it relates to public policy and management along with skills in leadership
and research methods.
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 Students will be required to complete the same two-year, 48-hour
Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3 curriculum as other students admitted to the Bush School’s MPSA
(p. 23) program. Students will double-count 6 hours of Bush School courses
6 toward the undergraduate major coursework area, 3 hours toward
ECMT 463, and up to 9 hours toward general electives in Bachelor of
Science degree in Economics. At the completion of the joint degree,
POLS 206 American National Government 3 students are prepared for a wide variety of post-graduate opportunities
502 Economics - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Economics
7
including: employment in local, state or federal government, non-profit International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40)
organizations, or government contracting. Free Electives
8
21
Students interested in this program will apply during the fall of their junior Total Semester Credit Hours 120
year and, if admitted, begin taking masters-level courses in the fall of 1
their senior year with an undergraduate classification. Students are ECON 322 may not be applied toward the major.
2
reclassified as degree seeking master's students upon completing 96 ECON 323 is a pre-requisite for most ECON electives.
3
credit hours, typically in the following semester. These credit hours must Must make a grade of C or better.
Economics, as well as the courses required by the College of Liberal Arts approved by an advisor) prior to ECMT 463.
and by Texas A&M University for an undergraduate degree. 5
6
Program Requirements ECON 100-ECON 499 (p. 786) and ECMT 100-ECMT 499 (p. 786)
6 required hours. These courses may also be used to satisfy any
1 8
2
1,3
4
ECMT 463 Introduction to Econometrics econometrics can be applied to this degree. A grade of C or higher is
ECON 301 to 499 (p. 786) Students are reclassified as degree seeking master's students upon
ACCT 210 Survey of Managerial and Cost 3
Accounting Principles Students will double-count 6 hours of Bush School courses toward the
5 undergraduate major coursework area, 3 hours toward ECMT 463, and
up to 9 hours toward general electives in Bachelor of Science degree in
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Economics.
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature Economic Electives
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing In addition to the electives for the BA in ECON, the following courses may
COMM 203 Public Speaking be selected for the ECON-MPSA program: BUSH 631, BUSH 632,
BUSH 635; PSAA 621, PSAA 622, PSAA 638, PSAA 663/AGEC 604,
PSAA 674.
Professions
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate See the MPSA program in the Graduate Catalog for MPSA requirements.
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics 3 Economics - 5-Year Bachelor
or MATH 166
Mathematics II

of Science/Master of Science in
Select one of the following: 3 Economics
The Department of Economics offers a five year joint degree program that
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I provides the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Economics and
MATH 142 Business Calculus a Master of Science in Economics with a focus in either Financial
3
ECMT 461 Economic Data Analysis 3 Economics or Financial Econometrics. The MS in Economics Program
3,4
3 is a professional, terminal masters degree focused on analytical and
quantitative skills in the field of financial economics. In this program,
the undergraduate degree requirements are slightly modified to require
more mathematics courses in an effort to prepare students for the more
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 rigorous masters-level coursework. Students will double count six hours
Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3 of masters-level coursework toward the undergraduate degree and
(p. 23) complete both the undergraduate degree and the 36-hour Masters degree
6 in five years. At the completion of the degree, students are well-prepared
American history (p. 25) 6 for careers in the financial sector such as: trading analyst, financial
consultant, data analyst, distribution analyst and loan administrator.
503
5, 10
Students interested in this program will apply during the fall of their junior Free electives 16
year and, if admitted, begin taking masters-level courses in the fall of
their senior year with an undergraduate classification. Students are
ECON 322 may not be applied toward the major.
credit hours, typically in the following semester. These credit hours must 2
ECON 323 is a prerequisite for most ECON electives.
Economics, as well as the courses required by the College of Liberal Arts Highly recommended taking MATH 151/MATH 152 prior to Linear
and by Texas A&M University for an undergraduate degree. Algebra (MATH 304 / MATH 323). If other MATH is taken, you
must consult with the MATH Department in order to register for
Program Requirements MATH 304/MATH 323
4
Other courses may qualify. Students should consult the approved list
Code Title Semester Credit of courses available in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in
Hours the College of Liberal Arts. No course can be counted in more than
1
Core Requirements one category.
5
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 MATH 151 and MATH 152 are four credit hour courses. Three hours
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 will count toward the Mathematics requirement for each course
2
3 and the remaining one hour for each course will count toward free
electives.
ECON 410 Macroeconomic Theory 3 6
Must make grade of C or better.
ECON 460 Introduction to Mathematical 3 7
Economics Student must complete ECMT 461 or equivalent STAT course (pre-
1 approved by an advisor) prior to ECMT 463.
Economics Electives 12 8
ECMT 475 Economic Forecasting
ECON 301 to 499 (p. 786) 9
Six hours required. These courses may also be used to satisfy any
ECON 607 Foundations of Microeconomic 3 other requirement.
Theory 10
ECMT 674 Economic Forecasting 3 and ENGL 103 as free electives. No more than 11 credits of any
ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3 combination of military, air, or naval science and physical activity will
ACCT 210 Survey of Managerial and Cost 3 be allowed to count as electives.
or MATH 323
or Linear Algebra
4
College and University Requirements Students enrolled in the BS-MS-ECON degree program may double count
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 ECON 607 and ECMT 674 toward the undergraduate major requirements.
Undergraduate students must take MATH 151 & MATH 152, and
MATH 304 or MATH 323, in addition to the other University Core
Curriculum, College of Liberal Arts, and Department of Economics-
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing specific degree requirements.
Total of 33 credits. No more than 39 credits in economics
and econometrics can be applied to this degree. A grade of C or higher is
Professions
required for a course to be counted in the major field.
5
6
4
Economics - Minor
5
4 The study of economics provides a rigorous structure for decision-
6 making, whether on academic topics or day-to-day activities such as how
6, 7 to divide roommate expenses or how to allocate time between study and
ECMT 463 Introduction to Econometrics 3
recreation. Economics teaches students how to think rationally about
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 problems, a skill that is essential in any profession.
A minor in economics provides knowledge and information that will
make a student a better-informed consumer and participant in the world
economy. It also provides a basis for a better understanding of world
(p. 23)
events.
8
American history (p. 25) 6 Program Requirements
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 Hours
9
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
504 Business Economics - Certificate
ECON 203 Principles of Economics 3 quantitatively-oriented occupation such as economic consulting and

ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory 3 research. Students select from a set of courses in the Statistics and
1 Mathematics departments to broaden their understanding of the
ECON electives 6
fundamental basis of advanced economics. In addition, students are
Select two courses from the following: required to take several intensive economics courses focused on
ECON 300 to 499 (p. 786) mathematical and statistical topics. Students interested in this certificate
ECMT 463 Introduction to Econometrics are also strongly encouraged to participate in undergraduate research
ECMT 475 Economic Forecasting activities in the Department of Economics.

1
ECON 322 does not count toward minor. Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Required courses
Business Economics - Certificate

1
ECMT 475 Economic Forecasting 3
ECON 460 Introduction to Mathematical 3
2
The Business Economics Certificate (BEC) is an innovative program Economics
designed to prepare students for successful careers in a rapidly changing ECON 470 Program Evaluation 3
economic environment. The certificate combines a foundation in 3
Economics in the College of Liberal Arts with a business minor in the
MATH 220 Foundations of Mathematics
Mays College of Business, integrating the practical skills taught in
business courses with the analytical tools of economics. MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus
MATH 304 Linear Algebra
Program Requirements MATH 323 Linear Algebra
Code Title Semester Credit MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I

Hours STAT 414 Mathematical Statistics I
Required courses STAT 415 Mathematical Statistics II
1
ECMT 463 Introduction to Econometrics 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 18
2,3
ECMT 475 Economic Forecasting 3 1
ECMT 461 and ECMT 463 are prerequisites for this course.
Prescribed electives 2
3,4 Completion of MATH 151 and higher is suggested when enrolling in
this course.
ECON 315 Sports Economics 3
All MATH and STAT courses listed require a minimum of
ECON 420 Law and Economics MATH 151 and MATH 152.
ECON 425 The Organization of Industry
ECON 426 Economics of Antitrust and
Regulation
Department of English
ECON 433 Energy Markets and Policy The study of English language and literature is central to an
ECON 445 Financial Economics understanding of our culture and our relationship to it. Mastery of
the English language is essential to all of us at Texas A&M, no matter
ECON 449 Economics of Decision-Making
what our interests or profession. An awareness of our heritage as it
Strategy
is embodied in great literary works provides us with a sense of the
Total Semester Credit Hours 12 traditions, ideas, and rhetorics that have shaped us and our world; it
1
enables us to define ourselves and our values in relation to this valued
Student must complete ECMT 461 or equivalent STAT course (pre- past. The Department of English offers students an opportunity to explore
approved by an advisor) prior to ECMT 463. our linguistic and literary inheritance. Courses are offered in British
2
ECMT 461 and ECMT 463 are prerequisites for this course. literature, American literature, rhetoric and composition, creative writing,
3
ECMT 475 and the required six hours of electives may also be used to literary criticism, linguistics, and film. Students can discover the roots of
satisfy the Economics electives requirement. the English language or learn about the latest linguistic theories. They
4
ECON 323 is a pre-requisite for all 400-level ECON courses. can acquire the skills necessary to be a technical writer and editor or
begin to learn the craft of writing poetry and fiction. They can immerse
Students pursing this certificate must also complete a minor in Business themselves in literature from Beowulf to Virginia Woolf, from Captain
Administration (BUAD) (p. 240). John Smith to Toni Morrison; and they can explore the extensions and
challenges to tradition found in women’s writing, ethnic literature, and
Quanitative Economic Methods - postmodernist experimentation. Students also may explore literature
in relation to the other arts and religion and culture, and investigate
Certificate the global through studies in Asian, Africana, Caribbean, postcolonial,
transnational and other literatures. The flexibility of the degree in English
The Quantitative Economic Methods certificate program prepares and the options available in the department enable students to pursue
students for entry into an economics Ph.D. program or highly
505
their own interests while acquiring important analytic and writing skills Balester, Valerie M, Professor
and discovering the riches of our literary heritage. English
English graduates, with relevant minors or specialized courses outside
English, may pursue careers in technical writing, editing and publishing, Bhattacharya, Nandini, Professor
government service, public relations, personnel work, and advertising English
or administrative positions in business and industry. The program in PHD, University of Rochester, 1992
English also provides excellent preparation for later professional training
in law, medicine, business and the ministry, as well as for graduate Blackwell, Catherine S, Lecturer
work in information studies and in the humanities, including English. English
Supported by work in the College of Education and Human Development, PHD, Texas Tech University, 2012
the English program also may lead to careers in teaching or educational
Boenig, Robert E, Professor
administration.
English
The curriculum in English is designed to allow students to develop PHD, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 1978
concentrations in such areas as composition and rhetoric, creative
Carly-Miles, Claire I, Lecturer
writing, linguistics, literature and film, or coursework relevant to teacher
English
certification.
Teacher Certification Programs in English Clark, William B, Professor

English
Teacher Certification in English Language Arts/Reading PHD, Louisiana State University, 1973
- OPTION II (Secondary)
Students desiring certification by Option II to teach English language Collins, Michael S, Professor
arts and reading in the secondary schools of Texas should consult English
an undergraduate English advisor as early as possible. Requirements PHD, Columbia University, 1999
include 27 semester hours in literature, language, reading, and rhetoric
Cooper, Rich P, Lecturer
and composition (an optional 24-30 hours in a second teaching field is
English
possible); and professional education courses.
Degree and Certification Program for Middle School in Dicaglio, Joshua M, Assistant Professor
English Language Arts/Reading English
The Department of English offers a degree and certification program in PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2016
English language arts/reading for prospective middle-school teachers.
This program requires 36 hours of literature, linguistics, composition Dicaglio, Sara, Instructional Assistant Professor
and rhetoric and 15 hours of reading along with an 18-hour professional English
education component. PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2016
MFA, University of Michigan, 2008
All students seeking certification should consult an undergraduate
English advisor for additional information. Dickson, Donald R, Professor
English
Professional Writing Certificate PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1981
The Professional Writing Certificate gives students 18 hours of intensive Duplessis, Nicole M, Lecturer
training in a broad range of communication skills. Students who English
achieve a grade of B or better in all 18 hours of coursework will receive PHD, Texas A&M University, 2008
a certificate signifying their successful completion of this training.
Students should allow at least a year and a half to complete the Dworkin, Ira M, Assistant Professor
courses, some of which are offered only once a year. Transfer courses, English
independent studies and credit by exam cannot be counted toward the PHD, City University of New York, 2003
18 hours. Required courses include ENGL 210, ENGL 320, ENGL 241
Earhart, Amy E, Associate Professor
and ENGL 355. With the help of the Professional Writing Certificate
English
Advisor, the student must also select two additional courses in rhetoric,
communication or a related field.
Egenolf, Susan B, Associate Professor
Faculty English
Alonzo, Juan J, Associate Professor PHD, Texas A&M University, 1995
English
Eide, Marian, Associate Professor
English
PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 1994
506 Department of English
Estill, Laura A, Associate Professor Mize, Britt A, Associate Professor

English English
PHD, Wayne State University, 2010 PHD, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2003
Ezell-Mainzer, Margaret, Distinguished Professor Morey, Anne M, Associate Professor

English English
PHD, Cambridge University, 1981 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1998
Francis, James, Lecturer Nair, Dimple, Lecturer

English English
PHD, Middle Tennessee State University, 2010 MA, University of Mysore (India), 1997
Griffin, Robert J, Associate Professor Nelson, Claudia B, Professor

English English
PHD, Yale University, 1985 PHD, Indiana University, 1989
Harris, Jason M, Instructional Assistant Professor O'Farrell, Mary A, Associate Professor

English English
MFA, Bowling Green State University, 2014 PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1991
Pattison, Kalani K, Lecturer
Hoagwood, Terence A, Professor English
English PHD, Baylor University, 2016
PHD, University of Maryland, 1979
Perry, Nandra L, Associate Professor
Hodgson, Lucia K, Assistant Professor English
English PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2003
Pfuntner, Deborah L, Lecturer
Howell, Jessica M, Associate Professor English
English PHD, Texas A&M University, 2016
Pilsch, Andrew T, Assistant Professor
Ives, Maura C, Professor English
English PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2011
Reddy, Vanita D, Associate Professor
Jackson, Shona N, Associate Professor English
English PHD, University of California, Davis, 2009
Reynolds, Larry J, Distinguished Professor
Johansen Aase, Emily J, Associate Professor English
English PHD, Duke University, 1974
PHD, McMaster University, 2008
Robinson, Elizabeth K, Instructional Professor
Kallendorf, Craig W, Professor English
English PHD, Texas A&M University, 1995
Robinson, Sally A, Associate Professor
Kendall, Shari E, Associate Professor English
English PHD, University of Washington, 1989
PHD, Georgetown University, 1999
Ross, Shawna M, Assistant Professor
Mandell, Laura C, Professor English
English PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2011
Rowell, Charles H, Professor
Matthews, Pamela R, Professor English
English PHD, The Ohio State University, 1972
PHD, Duke University, 1988
Rozier, James T, Lecturer
McWhirter, David B, Professor English
English PHD, University of Mississippi, 2015
507
Scala, Jodi G, Lecturer ENGL 227 American Literature: The

English Beginnings to Civil War
PHD, University of Mississippi, 2007 ENGL 231 Survey of English Literature I
MFA, Bowling Green State University, 2003
ENGL 313 Medieval English Literature
Stabile, Susan M, Associate Professor ENGL 314 The English Renaissance
English ENGL 315 Seventeenth-Century Literature
PHD, University of Delaware, 1997 ENGL 317 Early British Drama
Trninic, Marina, Lecturer ENGL 353 History of Rhetoric

English ENGL 412 Studies in Shakespeare
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2013 ENGL 414 Milton
ENGL 431 Chaucer
Tuhkanen, Mikko J, Associate Professor
English Literary Histories II
PHD, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2005 Select one of the following: 3
ENGL 222/ World Literature
Vasilakis, Apostolos, Instructional Associate Professor MODL 222
English
ENGL 232 Survey of English Literature II
PHD, Emory University, 2004
ENGL 316 Eighteenth-Century Literature and
Warren, Nancy B, Professor Culture
English ENGL 321 Nineteenth-Century Literature
PHD, Indiana University, 1997 (Romantic)
White, Lowell M, Instructional Assistant Professor ENGL 322 Nineteenth-Century Literature

English (Victorian)
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010 ENGL 323 The American Renaissance
Wilton, David R, Lecturer
ENGL 375 Nineteenth-Century American Novel
English
PHD, University of Toronto, 2016 ENGL 377 The British Novel to 1870.
Literary Histories III
Wollock, Jennifer G, Professor Select one of the following: 3
English
ENGL 228 American Literature: Civil War to
Present
ENGL 305 Texas Literature
Majors
ENGL 336 Life and Literature of the Southwest
• Bachelor of Arts in English (p. 507)
• Bachelor of Arts in English, Middle School Teacher Certification South
(p. 508)
Minors
World War II
• English Minor (p. 510) ENGL 352 Literature, World War II to Present.
English - BA
FILM 356
The curriculum in English is designed to allow students to develop ENGL 372 American Poetry
concentrations in such areas as composition and rhetoric, creative ENGL 376 The American Novel Since 1900
writing, literature and film, or coursework relevant to teacher certification. ENGL 378 The British Novel, 1870 to Present.
ENGL 379/ Postcolonial Literatures
Program Requirements AFST 379
Code Title Semester Credit ENGL 401 Contemporary Literary Theory
Hours Literary Histories IV
1
Required Courses Select one of the following: 3
ENGL 303 Approaches to English Studies 3 ENGL 204/ Introduction to African-American
Literary Histories I AFST 204 Literature
Select one of the following: 3 ENGL 205/ Introduction to Africana Literature
AFST 205
ENGL 221/ World Literature
MODL 221 ENGL 329/ African-American Literature
AFST 329 Pre-1930
508 English - BA, Middle School Teacher Certification
ENGL 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature Up to 51 credits in English can be applied to the degree; at least 21
WGST 333 credits must be in literature. A grade of C or higher is required for a
ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature course to be counted in the major. For residency, a student must have
at least 12 hours in 300- or 400-level English classes from Texas A&M
University.
AFST 339 Post-1930
Literatures
ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature Other courses may qualify for the following categories. All courses are
HISP 362 to be selected with the approval of the student’s academic advisor.
The courses incorporate University Core Curriculum (p. 21) requirements.
ENGL 374/ Women Writers
No course can be counted in more than one category, except as allowed
WGST 374
in the minor field of study and the International and Cultural Diversity
ENGL 391 Folklore, Literature, and World (p. 40) graduation requirement. A minimum of 36 hours of 300- or 400-
Cultures level coursework must be completed at Texas A&M University, with at
ENGL 393/ Studies in Africana Literature and least 12 of those hours being in the major.
AFST 393 Culture
ENGL 474/ Studies in Women Writers Minor Field of Study
WGST 474
English majors are advised, but not required, to select a minor field
ENGL 481 Senior Seminar 3 of study. Students who elect to complete a minor should contact
Major concentration/electives the department or program that offers the minor to determine the
Select five of the following: 15 requirements for that minor. A grade of C or higher is required for a
ENGL 100-ENGL 499 (p. 792) course to be counted in the minor field. A minor field must be declared
before the student has completed 75 credit hours.
LING 200-LING 499 (p. 868)
English - BA, Middle School Teacher
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric Certification
The Department of English offers a degree and certification program in
COMM 203 Public Speaking English language arts/reading for prospective middle-school teachers.
COMM 205 Communication for Technical This program requires 36 hours of literature, linguistics, composition
Professions and rhetoric and 15 hours of reading along with an 18-hour professional
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate education component.
All students seeking certification should consult an undergraduate
Foreign language (p. 465) 14 English advisor for additional information.
2
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 Program Requirements
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 Code Title Semester Credit
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 Hours
1
Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3 Required Courses
(p. 23) ENGL 303 Approaches to English Studies 3
3
Social behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6 Literary Histories I
POLS 206 American National Government 3 Select one of the following: 3
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 ENGL 221/ World Literature
American history (p. 25) 6 MODL 221
3,4
General electives (may include optional minor) 25 ENGL 227 American Literature: The
5
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) Beginnings to Civil War
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 ENGL 231 Survey of English Literature I
ENGL 313 Medieval English Literature
1
Majors must complete two ENGL courses formally designated as ENGL 314 The English Renaissance
writing intensive.
2
ENGL 315 Seventeenth-Century Literature
At least 3 hours must be in MATH. Three hours may be PHIL 240.
3
ENGL 317 Early British Drama
Middle School Certificate seekers should consult an undergraduate
ENGL 353 History of Rhetoric
English advisor for required courses.
4 ENGL 412 Studies in Shakespeare
Up to 12 hours of ENGL 300-499 courses may be used.
5 ENGL 414 Milton
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) courses may also be used
ENGL 431 Chaucer
to satisfy any other requirement.
Literary Histories II
509
Select one of the following: 3 ENGL 393/ Studies in Africana Literature and

ENGL 222/ World Literature AFST 393 Culture
MODL 222 ENGL 474/ Studies in Women Writers
ENGL 232 Survey of English Literature II WGST 474
ENGL 316 Eighteenth-Century Literature and ENGL 481 Senior Seminar 3
Culture Major concentration/electives
ENGL 321 Nineteenth-Century Literature Select four of the following: 12
(Romantic) ENGL 100-ENGL 499 (p. 792)
ENGL 322 Nineteenth-Century Literature LING 200-LING 499 (p. 868)
(Victorian) Supporting Coursework
ENGL 323 The American Renaissance RDNG 371 Multicultural and Interdisciplinary 3
ENGL 373 American Realism and Naturalism Literature for Middle Grades
ENGL 375 Nineteenth-Century American Novel RDNG 372 Reading and Writing across the 3
ENGL 377 The British Novel to 1870. Middle Grades Curriculum
Literary Histories III RDNG 461 Teaching Reading Through 3
Select one of the following: 3 Children's Literature
ENGL 228 American Literature: Civil War to RDNG 470 Reading/Language Arts Methods in 3
Present Middle Grades Education
ENGL 305 Texas Literature RDNG 490 Assessment in Reading Instruction 3
in Middle Grades
ENGL 336 Life and Literature of the Southwest
Teaching requirement
South EDCI 354 Early Childhood and Adolescent 3
Curriculum and Lesson Design
TEFB 371 Dynamics and Management in 3
World War II
Environments
MEFB 452 Curriculum and Instruction for 3
Middle Grades
FILM 356
INST 362 English as a Second Language 3
Methods I
ENGL 376 The American Novel Since 1900
MEFB 497 Supervised Clinical Teaching 6
ENGL 378 The British Novel, 1870 to Present.
ENGL 379/ Postcolonial Literatures
AFST 379
ENGL 401 Contemporary Literary Theory
Literary Histories IV
ENGL 204/ Introduction to African-American
Professions
AFST 204 Literature
ENGL 205/ Introduction to Africana Literature
AFST 205
2
AFST 329 Pre-1930 Mathematics (p. 22) 6
ENGL 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
WGST 333 Creative arts (p. 24) 3
ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
ENGL 339/ African-American Literature Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3
AFST 339 Post-1930 (p. 23)
ENGL 357 Native American Rhetorics and INST 210 Understanding Special Populations 3
Literatures INST 222 Foundations of Education in a 3
ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature Multicultural Society
HISP 362 POLS 206 American National Government 3
ENGL 374/ Women Writers POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
WGST 374 American history (p. 25) 6
ENGL 391 Folklore, Literature, and World
Cultures
510 English - Minor
3
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) professional Spanish, and linguistics. An undergraduate major in Spanish
can show future employers and/or graduate schools that a student
has achieved a high level of linguistic ability and understanding of
1
Majors must complete two ENGL courses formally designated as Hispanic cultures. The undergraduate major is designed to help students
writing intensive. grow in their oral and written language skills as they learn more about
2 Hispanic cultures through literature and cultural studies. This kind of
3 study is valuable for those who plan to go into international careers
International and cultural diversity courses may also be used to or for those who plan to work with Hispanic populations in the United
satisfy any other requirement. States. A Spanish major is useful in careers such as banking, advertising,
marketing, journalism, health services, government, social welfare and
Up to 36 credits in English can be applied to the degree; at least 21
public administration, and it is an excellent preparation for professional
credits must be in literature. A grade of C or higher is required for a
school in medicine, law, and business. Teaching certification is available
course to be counted in the major. For residency, a student must have
to Spanish majors through the College of Education and Human
at least 12 hours in 300- or 400-level English classes from Texas A&M
Development.
University.
The department insists on a high level of language competence as the
College and University Requirements basis for other intellectual growth in the discipline and requires a 10-week
Other courses may qualify for the following categories. All courses are experience abroad. To help facilitate the fulfillment of this requirement,
to be selected with the approval of the student’s academic advisor. The the department sponsors a summer study abroad program for credit
following lists incorporate University Core Curriculum requirements. No in a variety of locations, such as Costa Rica, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico,
course can be counted in more than one category, except as allowed and Spain. Semester and year-long study abroad programs, reciprocal
in the minor field of study and the International and Cultural Diversity exchanges and internships are also available and encouraged.
Graduation requirement. A minimum of 36 hours of 300- or 400-level
Spanish Bilingual/Bicultural Enhancement Initiative
coursework must be completed at Texas A&M University, with at least 12
of those hours being in the major. The Hispanic Studies faculty recommends that Spanish language
students, especially heritage speakers of Spanish and Advanced
English - Minor Placement (AP) students, take a healthy mixture of coursework related,
on the one hand, to achieving University-level linguistic competence in
Students seeking to minor in English should consult with their advisor the language; and coursework related to the Hispanic or Latino cultural
and with the Office of Undergraduate Studies in English. experience on the other. To this end students select from courses on
language, grammar and culture in spoken and written Spanish and
Program Requirements electives which broaden the Hispanic/Latino knowledge base taught in
Code Title Semester Credit English. A prudent and timely selection of courses can allow the student
Hours to apply coursework taken in the pursuit of bilingual/biculturalism to
satisfy some requirements on the student’s degree plan. Many of the
ENGL 100 to 499 (p. 792) 9
suggested courses will apply in the Core Curriculum, for example, in
ENGL 300 to 499 (p. 792) 9 areas such as Humanities and Social Sciences. Discussions with a
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 departmental advisor can help students to focus the best possible fit of
coursework with their interests and degree plan.
A grade of C or higher is required for a course to be counted in the minor
field of study. HISP and SPAN Courses
Department of Hispanic Studies Reflective of its dual mission of striving to provide students with
opportunities for cultural and linguistic competence, the Department
At a time when worldwide globalization includes the demographically of Hispanic Studies offers courses under two different rubrics, HISP
and culturally significant Hispanization of Texas, along with other areas (p. 834) and SPAN (p. 964). HISP (p. 834) courses cover a variety
of the United States, the study of the Spanish language and Hispanic of topics pertinent to Hispanic culture, such as food, film, literature
culture is important to achieve an understanding of the world in which we in translation, music and visual culture, as well as social and political
live. The mission of the Department of Hispanic Studies is to create and issues; they are offered in English. SPAN (p. 964) courses are
disseminate knowledge about the cultures and languages of the Hispanic conducted in Spanish, and while they also deal with cultural topics
world. Our research agenda includes Hispanic contemporary and period ranging from literature to visual culture, they emphasize aspects of
literature, film and performance, photography, iconography and digital language and linguistic development.
humanities, cultural studies, gender and diaspora studies, and the history
Required Foreign Language Placement Test
and presence of Spanish in the United States. We offer a Bachelor of
Arts in Spanish, a Minor in Spanish, and a Minor in Hispanic Studies for Students who intend to enroll for the first time in a college foreign
Community Engagement. The development of proficiency in the Spanish language course, who have previous knowledge of the language, however
language is at the core of all these programs. acquired, and who have no college credit in the language MUST take
a placement test to determine the appropriate course for their level of
With class sizes that rarely exceed 30 students, we are recognized for
ability. The foreign language placement test also serves as a basis for the
our excellent teaching and personalized attention to student needs.
credit by examination.
Our department offers a full range of courses for undergraduates,
including language instruction and content courses in literature, culture,
511
Students who take the Advanced Placement (AP) test or other acceptable Miller, Stephen J, Professor
tests which grant college-level credit in Spanish do not have to take Hispanic Studies
the required foreign language placement test, as the results of these PHD, The University of Chicago, 1976
tests may be used for placement, but they are encouraged to do so
nonetheless. Heritage learners, or those who have acquired any level of Misemer, Sarah M, Associate Professor
Spanish outside of a formal academic setting, are also expected to take Hispanic Studies
the exam to guarantee correct placement. PHD, University of Kansas, 2001
The Spanish Language Placement Test is administered by the Mitchell, Timothy J, Professor
Department of Hispanic Studies on the Pre-Conference Day of the New Hispanic Studies
Student Conference, along with other credit-by-examination tests. The PHD, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1986
test is also offered twice per week during the fall and spring semesters.
Moreiras, Alberto, Professor
Students who do not take the placement test on the Pre-Conference Day
Hispanic Studies
will not be able to register for a foreign language course during their first
semester.
Moyna, Maria I, Associate Professor
International students whose native language is not English are
Hispanic Studies
exempted from satisfying the University foreign language requirement.
These students are not allowed to register in those courses in their native
language (101, 102) which are used to fulfill that requirement. Ortega-Aguilar, Dionisio B, Instructional Assistant Professor
Hispanic Studies
Faculty PHD, Stanford University, 1986
Arizpe, Norma L, Senior Lecturer Quintana, Maria E, Associate Professor
Hispanic Studies Hispanic Studies
MA, University of Michigan, 1977 PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1998
Arizpe, Victor, Professor Rouleau, Brian J, Associate Professor
PHD, University of Michigan, 1982 PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 2010
Curry, Richard K, Associate Professor Timmons, Patricia L, Instructional Associate Professor
PHD, Arizona State University, 1982 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2004
Espina, Eduardo D, Professor Vilaros, Teresa M, Professor
PHD, Washington University in St. Louis, 1987 PHD, University of Georgia, 1989
Galdo, Juan, Associate Professor Villalobos, Jose P, Associate Professor
PHD, University of Colorado, 2003 PHD, University of California, Irvine, 1998
Granja-Falconi, Fanny P, Lecturer Zapata, Gabriela C, Associate Professor
PHD, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2010 PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2002
Imhoff, Brian J, Associate Professor
Hispanic Studies Majors
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1996 • Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (p. 511)
Kallendorf, Hilaire A, Professor

Hispanic Studies
Minors
PHD, Princeton University, 2000 • Hispanic Studies for Community Engagement Minor (p. 513)
• Spanish Minor (p. 514)
Lawo-Sukam, Alain, Associate Professor
Hispanic Studies
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005 Spanish - BA
Luiselli, Alessandra, Professor A Spanish major provides students with language skills that translate
Hispanic Studies into a practical tool for use in our increasingly bilingual landscape,
PHD, University of New Mexico, 1990 whether this be Texas, the American Southwest, one of the many areas in
the U.S. with large Spanish-speaking populations, or beyond our borders
where over 400 million Spanish speakers reside. Above the practical
aspect of the major, students of Spanish acquire a rich view of the world
512 Spanish - BA
in which we live. Focusing on analytical and critical thinking, as well SPAN 342 Spanish-American Literature from
as cultural awareness, our students are prepared for graduate studies 1821 to 1935
in Spanish and professional schools (medicine, law, business), and for SPAN 410 Hispanic Film
professions in fields such as education, business, human resources,
research, government, social service, tourism, journalism, and translation.
Culture
To enhance their career options, Spanish majors are encouraged to seek
out a complementary minor or second major/degree, to create even more
opportunities after graduation. Similarly, students can also complete an SPAN 413 Hispanic Culture through Art
internship that will provide practical hands-on experience. SPAN 421 Spanish Language Poetry
SPAN 445 Cervantes
The Spanish major consists of 33 hours of major coursework plus 38
SPAN 450 Contemporary Spanish and
hours of general supporting electives. The 33 hours are divided into 6
lower division hours (Spanish 201 or 221; 202 or 203 or 222) plus 27 Spanish-American Literature
hours that are equally distributed among Spanish language or linguistics SPAN 460 Topics in Hispanic Literature
(9 hours), Spanish literature or culture (9 hours), and approved related SPAN 461 Topics in Hispanic Culture
electives (9 hours). At least 9 of these 27 hours must be in 400-level Select nine semester credit hours from the 9
Spanish courses. The 38 hours of general supporting electives can come 1
following:
from any of the university’s offerings and may be taken as a minor or part
SPAN courses (p. 964)
of a second major. To underscore the focus on cultural awareness and
HISP courses (p. 834)
to support the achievement of increased linguistic proficiency, our major
requires a 10-week minimum experience abroad in a Spanish-speaking HISP-related courses (see HISP-Related
country. This experience abroad can be in a formal academic setting, Interdisciplinary Courses table)
through an internship or other comparable environment. For cases where College and University Requirements
study abroad is not possible, a student may petition that an internship or ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
service learning project be used instead. Select one of the following: 3
Code Title Semester Credit COMM 203 Public Speaking
Hours COMM 205 Communication for Technical
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 3 Professions
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II 3 COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
or SPAN 203 or Intermediate Spanish for Literature in English (p. 465) 6
Heritage Speakers Mathematics (p. 22) 6
Select three of the following: 9 Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
SPAN 301 Oral Expression Creative arts (p. 24) 3
SPAN 302 Advanced Grammar Social and behavoral sciences (p. 25) 6
or SPAN 304
or Advanced Grammar for POLS 206 American National Government 3
Heritage Speakers
SPAN 303 Spanish Composition
SPAN 306 Business Spanish 3
SPAN 307 Spanish for the Sciences 4
Free Electives 39
SPAN 350 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
SPAN 352 Hispanic Linguistics
SPAN 452 Hispanic Sociolinguistics 1
See department advisor for list of current options.
SPAN 462 Topics in Hispanic Linguistics 2
One course must include a corresponding laboratory.
Select three of the following: 9 3
Course may also be used to satisfy any other requirement.
SPAN 311 Hispanic Culture and Civilization to 4
Additional SPAN hours may not be used as free electives.
the 18th Century
SPAN 312 Hispanic Culture and Civilization: 33 hours required. Spanish majors are required to complete a credit-
18th Century to Present bearing 10-week minimum semester-long study or experience abroad in
SPAN 320 Introduction to Hispanic Literature a Spanish-speaking country. Study abroad options include University-
sponsored, reciprocal, affiliated, and independent programs. Selection of
SPAN 331 Spanish Literature to 1700
location and type of experience abroad should be made in consultation
SPAN 332 Spanish Literature from 1700 to with departmental advisors. For students who are unable to study abroad,
1936 an internship may be used instead. This option is available only with prior
SPAN 341 Spanish-American Literature from approval by the Spanish advisor.
1492 to 1821
513
HISP-Related Interdisciplinary Courses POLS 362 Latin American Political Thought 3

POLS 423 U.S.-Latin American Relations 3
SOCI 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations 3
Hours
AFST 317
ANTH 308 Archaeology of Mesoamerica 3
SOCI 337 International Migration 3
ANTH 445 Studies in African Diaspora 3
SOCI 403 Sociology of Latinos 3
ENGL 336 Life and Literature of the Southwest 3
SOCI 404/ Sociology of the Community 3
RPTS 404
THAR 201 Introduction to World Theatre 3
ENGL 362
Any course, including 489 Special Topics, with 33%
FILM 405/ European Cinema 3
Hispanic focus
EURO 405
ENGL 351/
FILM 351
Advanced Film 3
Hispanic Studies for Community
FILM 401 National Cinema History 3 Engagement - Minor
GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America 3
The minor in Hispanic Studies for Community Engagement offers
HISP 201 Current Issues in Hispanic Studies 1
students the opportunity to combine advanced Spanish language skills
HISP 204 Spanish and Spanish American 3 and Hispanic cultural knowledge with a service learning experience.
Literature in Translation This minor is a perfect complement to degrees in other disciplines,
HISP 205 Don Quixote and the Other Arts 3 since it allows for courses taught in English that address themes from
HISP 206 Food in the Hispanic World 3 throughout the Hispanic world. Coursework for this minor consists of 18
HISP 352 Hispanic Literature and Film 3 hours: 6 hours in 300- to 400-level Spanish courses; 9 hours from relevant
courses in Anthropology, English, Hispanic Studies, History, Philosophy,
Political Science, or Sociology; and 3 hours in the form of a service
ENGL 362
learning experience with a Hispanic-serving public or private institution.
HISP 363 Borderlands: U.S. and Mexico 3 Of the total required hours, at least 9 must be taken in residence at Texas
HISP 474/ Diversity Lessons from Medieval 3 A&M.
RELS 474 Spain
HIST 304 Mexican-American Frontier to 1848 3 Program Requirements
HIST 305 Mexican-American History 1848- 3
Present
Hours
HIST 307 Latino Communities of the U.S. 3
Spanish requirement
Select from the following: 6
HIST 321 The Age of Revolution in the 3
SPAN 301 Oral Expression
Atlantic World
SPAN 302 Advanced Grammar
HIST 322 History of the Iberian World 3
SPAN 303 Spanish Composition
HIST 326 History of the Caribbean to 3
Emancipation SPAN 304 Advanced Grammar for Heritage
Speakers
HIST 341 Latin America to 1810 3
SPAN 312 Hispanic Culture and Civilization:
HIST 342 Latin America Since 1810 3
HIST 343 Inter-American Relations 3
HIST 440 Latin American Cultural and 3 Culture
HIST 441 History of Mexico, 1821 to the 3
SPAN 460 Topics in Hispanic Literature
Present
SPAN 461 Topics in Hispanic Culture
HIST 449 History of Brazil, 1822 to the 3
Present SPAN 462 Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
1
HLTH 236 Race, Ethnicity and Health 3 Electives
2
IBUS 459 Latin American Markets 3 Select from the following: 9
INST 332 Second Language Instruction and 3 ANTH 303 Archaeology of the American

Assessment Southwest
INST 334 Assessment of English Language 3 ANTH 308 Archaeology of Mesoamerica

Learners ANTH 445 Studies in African Diaspora
PHIL 283 Latin American Philosophy 3 ENGL 336 Life and Literature of the Southwest
POLS 304 Latino Politics in the United States 3 ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature
POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America 3
514 Spanish - Minor
ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature SPAN 350 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology

HISP 362 SPAN 352 Hispanic Linguistics
GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America SPAN 403 Advanced Writing in Spanish
HISP 352 Hispanic Literature and Film SPAN 407 Spanish-English Translation
HISP 362/ Latino/a Literature SPAN 409 Photography in the Hispanic World
ENGL 362 SPAN 410 Hispanic Film
HISP 363 Borderlands: U.S. and Mexico SPAN 413 Hispanic Culture through Art
HISP 471/ Hispanic Religions SPAN 417 Advanced Spanish-English
RELS 471 Translation
HIST 304 Mexican-American Frontier to 1848 SPAN 421 Spanish Language Poetry
HIST 305 Mexican-American History 1848- SPAN 445 Cervantes
Present
SPAN 450 Contemporary Spanish and
HIST 307 Latino Communities of the U.S. Spanish-American Literature
HIST 341 Latin America to 1810 SPAN 452 Hispanic Sociolinguistics
HIST 342 Latin America Since 1810
SPAN 485 Directed Studies
HIST 440 Latin American Cultural and SPAN 489 Special Topics in...
SPAN 491 Research
HIST 441 History of Mexico, 1821 to the 3
Capstone 3
Present
SPAN 484 Internship
PHIL 283 Latin American Philosophy
POLS 304 Latino Politics in the United States Total Semester Credit Hours 18
POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America 1

No more than 6 hours from one area and at least 6 hours must be
POLS 362 Latin American Political Thought 300-400 level.
POLS 423 U.S.-Latin American Relations 2
Any course of relevant content not listed in the electives may be
SOCI 217 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity substituted with the advisor's permission.
3
SOCI 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations To be selected in consultation with program coordinator and
AFST 317 Academic Advisor during last 6 hours of minor.
SOCI 402 Sociology of Latin America
Students must make a grade of C or better in minor courses.
SOCI 403 Sociology of Latinos
SPAN 140 Alternate Beginning Spanish
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
Spanish - Minor
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II The Spanish minor allows students with other majors to work on their
SPAN 203 Intermediate Spanish for Heritage linguistic skills while they gain Hispanic cultural competency. A great
Speakers way to complement coursework in many other majors, including those
in science, health, and business, this minor focuses on language-based
SPAN 208 Spanish for Health Professionals I
coursework that will serve as an asset upon entering the job market after
SPAN 218 Spanish for Health Professionals II graduation. The minor requires 18 hours of course work beyond 100-level
SPAN 221 Field Studies Abroad I Spanish courses including Spanish 201; 202 or 203. The remaining 12
SPAN 222 Field Studies Abroad II hours may be selected from the many 300- and 400-level courses offered
SPAN 285 Directed Studies every semester. Of the total required hours, at least 9 must be taken in
residence at Texas A&M.
SPAN 289 Special Topics in...
SPAN 306 Business Spanish
SPAN 307 Spanish for the Sciences
SPAN 311 Hispanic Culture and Civilization to Code Title Semester Credit
the 18th Century Hours
SPAN 318 Oral Communication for Health SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 3

Professionals SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II 3
SPAN 320 Introduction to Hispanic Literature or SPAN 203 or Intermediate Spanish for
SPAN 331 Spanish Literature to 1700 Heritage Speakers
SPAN 332 Spanish Literature from 1700 to SPAN 200 to 499 (p. 964) 3

1936 SPAN 300 to 499 (p. 964) 9
SPAN 341 Spanish-American Literature from Total Semester Credit Hours 18
1492 to 1821
SPAN 342 Spanish-American Literature from
1821 to 1935
515
At least 9 of these 18 hours must be taken at Texas A&M. A grade of C or Dawson, Joseph G, Professor
higher is required for a course to be counted in the minor field. A minor History
must be declared before the student has completed 75 credit hours. PHD, Louisiana State University, 1978
Department of History Dror, Olga, Associate Professor

History
The Department of History at Texas A& M offers the B.A., M.A., and PHD, Cornell University, 2003
Ph.D. The faculty teach over one hundred undergraduate courses on
Emre, Side, Assistant Professor
peoples, ideas, and cultures from around the world and across the ages,
History
and are devoted to developing students' critical thinking, reading, and
PHD, University of Chicago, 2009
writing skills. A major in history affords students both a broad education
and valuable practical skills. By acquiring familiarity with people in Foote, Lorien L, Professor
diverse times, places and circumstances, students of history develop a History
sophisticated human empathy which is the key to good scholarship and PHD, University of Oklahoma, 1999
good citizenship alike.
Haefeli, Evan P, Associate Professor
Many students rely upon a major in history as preparation for a History
career in teaching as well as graduate study in law, business, public PHD, Princeton University, 2000
administration, international relations and theology. A small number
pursue graduate degrees in history itself. Other history majors seek Hernandez, Sonia, Associate Professor
postgraduate employment in business management, advertising and History
public relations, government service, museum and archival work, editorial PHD, University of Houston, 2006
and publishing work, park interpretation and administration, non-profit
organizations, and professions requiring research and bibliographic skills. Hinojosa, Felipe, Associate Professor
History
Faculty PHD, University of Houston, 2009
Alonzo, Armando C, Associate Professor Holzweiss, Robert F, Lecturer

History History
PHD, Indiana University, 1994 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2001
Anderson, Terry H, Professor Hudson, Angela P, Professor

History History
PHD, Indiana University, 1978 PHD, Yale University, 2007
Blanton, Carlos K, Professor Hudson, David R, Instructional Associate Professor

History History
PHD, Rice University, 1999 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1998
Bouton, Cynthia A, Professor Kamphoefner, Walter D, Professor

History History
PHD, State University of New York at Binghamton, 1985 PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 1978
Brooks, Charles E, Associate Professor Kim, Hoi-Eun, Associate Professor

History History
PHD, University of Buffalo, 1988 PHD, Harvard University, 2006
Broussard, Albert S, Professor Kirkendall, Andrew J, Professor

History History
PHD, Duke University, 1977 PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1996
Cobbs, Elizabeth A, Professor Lenihan, John H, Associate Professor

History History
PHD, Stanford University, 1988 PHD, University of Maryland, 1976
Collopy, William F, Lecturer Linn, Brian M, Professor

History History
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2011 PHD, The Ohio State University, 1985
Coopersmith, Jonathan, Professor Livesay, Harold C, Professor

History History
PHD, University of Oxford, 1985 PHD, Johns Hopkins University, 1970
516 History - BA
MacNamara, Lawrence T, Lecturer Wood, Julia E, Assistant Professor

History History
PHD, Columbia University, 2015 PHD, Yale University, 2011
McInnis, Verity G, Lecturer Majors

History
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2012 • Bachelor of Arts in History (p. 516)
McNamara, Sarah J, Assistant Professor Minors

History
PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2016 • History Minor (p. 517)
Parker, Jason C, Associate Professor

History
History - BA
PHD, University of Florida, 2002 In fulfilling the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree in History,
students must meet the general degree requirements of the College of
Reese, Roger R, Professor Liberal Arts and the special requirements listed in the college section.
History
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1990 Teacher Certification
Resch, Robert P, Associate Professor Students wishing to meet certification requirements to teach history
History or social studies in the secondary schools of Texas should contact
PHD, University of California, Davis, 1985 the College of Education and Human Development for more complete
information about the certification options available at Texas A&M
Riegg, Stephen B, Assistant Professor University. To be eligible for these options, students must also consult
History with, and have approval of, their field advisor in the Department of
PHD, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2016 History.
Romansky, Thaddeus M, Lecturer

History
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2015 Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Rosenheim, James M, Professor
History Requirements
History
PHD, Princeton University, 1981 HIST 101 Western Civilization to 1660 3
HIST 102 Western Civilization Since 1660 3
Schloss, Rebecca H, Associate Professor HIST 105 History of the United States 3
History
PHD, Duke University, 2003 1
HIST 280 The Historian’s Craft 3
Schwartz, Daniel L, Associate Professor 1
HIST 481 Seminar in History 3
History History elective (p. 835)
2
15
Seipp, Adam R, Professor ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
History Select one of the following: 3
PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005 ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
Smith, Philip M, Instructional Associate Professor ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
History COMM 203 Public Speaking
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2007 COMM 205 Communication for Technical
Professions
Stranges, Anthony N, Associate Professor
History
PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1977 Literature in English (p. 465) 6
Unterman, Katherine R, Associate Professor
History
MATH course (p. 885)
Vaught, David J, Professor PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic
History
PHIL 341 Symbolic Logic
PHIL 342 Symbolic Logic II
517
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 HIST 300 to 489 (p. 835)

Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 15
(p. 23)
Social and behavioral science (p. 25) 6 Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses.
Department of International Studies

3
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) The Department of International Studies offers diverse curricula
4
General electives (including minor) 25 that immerse students in the social, political, economic, and cultural
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 implications of globalization. The degree combines a linguistic and
cultural proficiency with a flexible set of tracks and a mandatory
1
Writing-intensive course. abroad experience. In addition to the BA in International Studies, the
2 department offers Modern Language BA degree options in French,
At least 12 hours at the 300- and 400-level. At least 3 hours of pre-
German, and Russian, as well as a BA in Classics. Students looking for
modern history and at least 3 hours from three of the five lists
language minors can find them in Arabic, Chinese, Classical Studies,
(United States; Europe; Latin America and Caribbean; Africa, Asia and
French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Russian. We also offer minors
the Middle East; Thematic).
3 in Asian Studies and Comparative Cultural Studies. The programs give
Course may also be used to satisfy other requirements.
4
students a combination of measurable language proficiency and a
Students may use an additional 12 hours of HIST 300-499 for this global perspective that will serve both their professional and personal
requirement. ambitions.
Students should plan a program of study in consultation with one of the Required Foreign Language Placement Test. Incoming students who
department’s undergraduate advisors. intend to enroll for the first time in any language course at Texas A&M
University, who have previous knowledge, however acquired, of the
A minimum of 33 hours in history may be applied to the degree. Students
language in which they plan to enroll, and who have no college credit
must take not less than 15 credit hours at upper level for history
in the language, must take the departmental placement examination to
residency requirement. A grade of C or higher is required for a course to
determine the appropriate course for their level of ability. The placement
be counted in the major field. A student must complete not less than 18
test also serves as a basis for credit by examination. The placement
hours of coursework in history at Texas A&M University.
examination will be administered by the Department of International
Studies during freshman conferences along with other credit by exam
Minor Field of Study tests. The test will also be offered during Fall and Spring semesters.
All history majors are encouraged to select a minor field of study from Students who take the Advanced Placement (AP) test or other acceptable
departments or divisions within or outside of the College of Liberal Arts or tests which grant college-level credit in their foreign language of choice
in a particular area of interest (as in the case of interdisciplinary minors do not have to take the required departmental placement test. In this
or career opportunity minors). The minor will consist of a minimum of case, the AP and Achievement test results may be used for placement.
15 hours of coursework, as defined by the minor department. A grade
International students whose native language is not English are
of C or higher is required for a course to be counted in the minor field.
Interdisciplinary minors (p. 472) such as Women’s and Gender Studies, exempted from satisfying the University foreign language requirement.
These students are not allowed to register in those courses in their native
Africana Studies, Classical Studies, Religious Studies, Film Studies,
language that are used to fulfill that requirement.
Latina/o and Mexican American Studies, and Business have specific
requirements; students should consult undergraduate advisors in these
areas of study. A second major may substitute for the minor. Courses Faculty
used to meet the minor requirements may not be used in the major. Adams, George C, Senior Lecturer
See also the statement on “Minor Field of Study” under the general International Studies Department
requirements (p. 465) of the College of Liberal Arts. MA, Temple University, 1995
History - Minor Arfaoui, Turkia, Lecturer

International Studies Department
To apply for a history minor, a student needs to consult with one of the MED, Texas A&M University, 2012
undergraduate advisors in the Department of History .
Ayari, Salah, Instructional Associate Professor
Program Requirements International Studies Department
Hours Bouxsein, Hilary J, Lecturer
International Studies Department
Lower-level requirement
HIST 100 to 289 (p. 835) Bracher, Nathan J, Professor
Upper-level requirement International Studies Department
Select three from the following: 9
518 Department of International Studies
Brenner, David A, Lecturer Konrad, Christoph F, Associate Professor

International Studies Department International Studies Department
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1993 PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1985
Carley, Robert F, Assistant Professor Lake, Justin, Associate Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2012 PHD, Harvard University, 2008
Cecchini, Fabiana, Instructional Assistant Professor Larson, Ruth E, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 2007 PHD, Yale University, 1991
Cerrato, Maddalena A, Lecturer Lei, Jun, Assistant Professor

PHD, Italian Institute for Human Sciences, 2013 PHD, University of California, San Diego, 2015
Charlot, Jean-Baptiste, Lecturer Marchesini, Manuela, Associate Professor

MA, Texas A&M University, 2015 PHD, Stanford University, 2000
Ciccolella, Federica, Professor O'Hearn, Bilge, Assistant Professor

PHD, Columbia University, 2004 PHD, State University of New York at Binghamton, 2011
Cooke, Leighton B, Professor Oberhelman, Steven M, Professor

PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1983 PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1981
Cooke, Olga M, Associate Professor Passmore, Ashley A, Assistant Professor

PHD, University of London, 1982 PHD, University of Chicago, 2007
Golsan, Ines D, Senior Lecturer Ragucci, Sylvie B, Senior Lecturer

PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1977 PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1999
Golsan, Richard J, Distinguished Professor Rich, Elisabeth, Associate Professor

PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1981 PHD, University of Michigan, 1985
Hannaford, Dinah R, Assistant Professor Rosenthal, Adam R, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, Emory University, 2014 PHD, Emory University, 2014
Harris, Stefanie, Associate Professor Shandley, Robert R, Professor

PHD, Emory University, 1999 PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1996
Hawthorne, Melanie C, Professor Shi, Wei Dong, Senior Lecturer

PHD, University of Michigan, 1987 PHD, Beijing Normal University, 1999
Hernandez Chautagnat, Viviana P, Lecturer Siefert, Thomas R, Instructional Assistant Professor

MA, University of California, Los Angeles, 1992 PHD, Harvard University, 2013
Karasipahi, Sena, Instructional Assistant Professor Vionnet-Bracher, Francoise M, Instructional Associate Professor
PHD, Universiteit Leiden, 2006 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1989
Khazaal, Natalie M, Assistant Professor Waugh, Yuki, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 2007 PHD, University of Nebraska, 2006
519
Majors major in Classics can be easily combined with undergraduate courses

required for those fields.
• Bachelor of Arts in Classics, Classical Civilization Track (p. 519)
• Bachelor of Arts in Classics, Language and Literature Track (p. 520) Program Requirements
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Global Cultural Studies
Track (p. 520)
Hours
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, International Commerce
Foundational Courses
Track (p. 522)
CLAS 410 Seminar in Classical Studies 3
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, International
CLAS 491 Research 1
Communication and Media Track (p. 524)
Electives
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, International Environmental
Studies Track (p. 525) Select seven of the following: 21
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, International Geographic ANTH 316 Nautical Archaeology
Information Systems Track (p. 527) ANTH 317/ Introduction to Biblical Archaeology
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, International Politics and RELS 317
Diplomacy Track (p. 529) CLAS 220 History of Christianity: Origins to
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Master of International the Reformation
Affairs, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 530) CLAS 250 to 499 (p. 759)
• Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages, French Option (p. 532) PHIL 410 Classical Philosophy
• Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages, German Option (p. 533) PHIL 411 Medieval Philosophy
• Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language, Russian Option (p. 534) Choose two of the following: 6
ANTH 300 to 499 (p. 721)
Minors ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture
• Arabic Studies Minor (p. 535) ARCH 434 The Role of Sculpture and Painting
• Asian Studies Minor (p. 535) in Ancient Architecture
• Chinese Minor (p. 536) CLAS 220 History of Christianity: Origins to
the Reformation
• Classical Studies Minor (p. 536)
CLAS 250 to 499 (p. 759)
• French Minor (p. 537)
HIST 300 to 499 (p. 835)
• German Minor (p. 537)
• Italian Minor (p. 537)
RELS 303
• Japanese Minor (p. 538)
College, University Requirements
• Russian Minor (p. 538)
Classics - BA, Classical Civilization Communication (p. 22)

Literature in English (p. 465)
3
6
Track Foreign language (p. 465) 14
1
The B.A. in Classics is designed to give students a thorough grounding Mathematics (p. 22) 6
in the culture, history, literature, and intellectual accomplishments of Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
Ancient Greece and Rome from the Bronze Age to the dawn of the Middle Creative arts (p. 24) 3
Ages. Studying the history and literature of these civilizations will not Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
only help students to develop skills in close reading, writing, and critical
thinking, but will also help them to see how fundamental concepts of
Western Civilization such as rationalism and democracy first arose
in Classical Antiquity. The Classics degree is divided into two tracks: POLS 206 American National Government 3
the Literature and Language track has a traditional focus on Latin and POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
Greek philology (students choose either Latin or Greek to specialize in, 2
but are encouraged to take both) and is intended to enable students to General electives
3
24
read and enjoy the great texts of Classical Antiquity (Homer, Herodotus,
Thucydides, Livy, Tacitus, the New Testament, etc.) in the original Total Semester Credit Hours 120
languages. The Classical Civilization track has no language requirement 1
and focuses instead on the history, beliefs, and material culture of 2
ancient Greek and Roman civilization. A major in Classics signals a Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements.
3
commitment to serious intellectual inquiry and is an excellent basis for Select from any 100-499 courses not used elsewhere, except CLAS
careers in law, business, consulting, public service, and teaching. Those 300-499.
intending to pursue careers in medicine or finance will also find that a
520 Classics - BA, Language and Literature Track
Minor Field of Study. All Classics majors are strongly encouraged to CLAS 251/ Classical Mythology
select 15-18 hours in a minor field of study. Students must earn a "C" or RELS 251
better in all minor coursework. CLAS 330 to 381 (p. 759)
Courses cross-listed with other programs cannot be used under different CLAS 415 to 444 (p. 759)
prefixes to fulfill more than one requirement. PHIL 410 Classical Philosophy
PHIL 411 Medieval Philosophy
Classics - BA, Language and Select two of the following: 6
Literature Track ANTH 300 to 499 (p. 721)

ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture
The B.A. in Classics is designed to give students a thorough grounding ARCH 434 The Role of Sculpture and Painting
in the culture, history, literature, and intellectual accomplishments of in Ancient Architecture
Ancient Greece and Rome from the Bronze Age to the dawn of the Middle CLAS 211 Intermediate Greek
Ages. Studying the history and literature of these civilizations will not
CLAS 220 History of Christianity: Origins to
only help students to develop skills in close reading, writing, and critical
the Reformation
thinking, but will also help them to see how fundamental concepts of
Western Civilization such as rationalism and democracy first arose CLAS 221 Intermediate Latin I
in Classical Antiquity. The Classics degree is divided into two tracks: CLAS 222 Intermediate Latin II
the Literature and Language track has a traditional focus on Latin and CLAS 250 to 499 (p. 759)
Greek philology (students choose either Latin or Greek to specialize in, HIST 300 to 499 (p. 835)
but are encouraged to take both) and is intended to enable students to
read and enjoy the great texts of Classical Antiquity (Homer, Herodotus,
RELS 303
Thucydides, Livy, Tacitus, the New Testament, etc.) in the original
College, University Requirements
languages. The Classical Civilization track has no language requirement
and focuses instead on the history, beliefs, and material culture of ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
ancient Greek and Roman civilization. A major in Classics signals a Communication (p. 22) 3
commitment to serious intellectual enquiry and is an excellent basis for Literature in English (p. 465) 6
careers in law, business, consulting, public service, and teaching. Those Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
intending to pursue careers in medicine or finance will also find that a 1
major in Classics can be easily combined with undergraduate courses
required for those fields. Creative arts (p. 24) 3
Program Requirements Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6
Hours POLS 206 American National Government 3
Greek or Latin Language POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
2
Select Greek language sequence or Latin language 18 International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
3
sequence General electives 38
Greek Total Semester Credit Hours 120
CLAS 102 Beginning Classical Greek II
1
CLAS 211 Intermediate Greek At least 3 hours must be in MATH. Three hours may be PHIL 240.
2
CLAS 312 Advanced Classical Greek Poetry Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements.
3
CLAS 310 to 319 (p. 759) Select from any 100-499 courses not used elsewhere, except CLAS
300-499.
Latin
CLAS 122 Beginning Latin II Minor Field of Study. All Classics majors are strongly encouraged to
CLAS 221 Intermediate Latin I select 15-18 hours in a minor field of study. Students must earn a "C" or
CLAS 222 Intermediate Latin II better in all minor coursework.
CLAS 320 to 329 (p. 759) Courses cross-listed with other programs cannot be used under different
Foundational Courses prefixes to fulfill more than one requirement.
CLAS 410 Seminar in Classical Studies 3
CLAS 491 Research 1 International Studies - BA, Global
Electives
Cultural Studies Track
ANTH 316 Nautical Archaeology Principle objectives
1. To guide students through the complex cultural, social, political, and
RELS 317
economic stakes of global interdependence.
521
2. To assure a measurable proficiency in a foreign language. ANTH 445 Studies in African Diaspora

3. To assure regional cultural competency through a structured and Select three of the following: 9
integrated abroad experience. AFST 325 Africana Humanities
4. To provide a historical dimension to current conceptions of AFST 326 Africana Popular Culture
globalization.
Curriculum ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture

ARCH 434 The Role of Sculpture and Painting
The degree plan consists of a combination of INTS core courses (15 in Ancient Architecture
hours), with electives tailored for each track (18 hours); area studies
CLAS 415/ The Ancient World in Film
courses in the region corresponding to the student's foreign language
FILM 415
choice (9 hours); foreign language courses (20 hours); and at least one
long semester or 10-week summer study abroad or other approved CLAS 418 European Intellectual History from
international program with an emphasis on cultural and linguistic Ancient Greece to the Early Middle
immersion. Ages
Global Cultural Studies Track COMM 340 Communication and Popular
Culture
The Global Cultural Studies track offers students both the fundamental
theoretical background in cultural studies as well as a broad array COMM 365/International Communication
of courses in international cultural production and criticism. This JOUR 365
humanities based program provides students with a rich understanding EURO 300 to 489 (p. 809)
of artistic expression in a global setting. GEOG 311 Cultural Geography
HIST 421 European Intellectual History in the
Program Requirements Twentieth Century
Code Title Semester Credit INTS 301 Theories of Globalization
Hours INTS 484 Directed Internship
Core Courses MUSC 324/ Music in World Cultures
INTS 201 Introduction to International Studies 3 ANTH 324
Take three hours of the following: 3 MUSC 325/ Dance and World Cultures
INTS 205 Current Issues in International PERF 325
Studies PERF 301 Performance in World Cultures
Select two of the following: 6 PHIL 330 Philosophy of Art
INTS 400 to 480 (p. 852) PHIL 331/ Philosophy of Religion
INTS 485 Directed Studies RELS 331
INTS 489 Special Topics in... PHIL 371 Philosophy of Literature
INTS 497 Independent Honors Study PSYC 346 Psychology of Language
INTS 481 Senior Seminar in International 3 WGST 404/ Women and Culture

Studies ANTH 404
Track Courses Area Studies

1
INTS 211/ Foundations in Cultural Studies 3 Select courses from one of the following areas: 9
ENGL 211 Latin America
MODL 222/ World Literature 3 Europe
ENGL 222 Africa
Select one of the following: 3 North Africa and the Middle East
ANTH 324/ Music in World Cultures Asia
MUSC 324 Foreign Language
2
20
ANTH 335/ Cultures of Central Asia International Experience Requirement
3
ASIA 335
ANTH 340/ Folklore and the Supernatural
RELS 340
ANTH 403/ Anthropology of Religion
RELS 403
ANTH 404/ Women and Culture
WGST 404 COMM 203 Public Speaking
ANTH 424 Human Evolutionary Ecology: COMM 205 Communication for Technical
Culture and Cooperation Professions
ANTH 440 Studies in Globalization COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
522 International Studies - BA, International Commerce Track
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 • Courses taken at a foreign university. Courses may count for
Mathematics (p. 885)
4
6 Texas A&M University credit with approval of the advisor of
the relevant department. These courses cannot apply to the
International Studies core. One course must be taken in the
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 foreign language at the 300- or 400-level.
• Selected Texas A&M University Study Abroad programs which
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6 involve intensive cultural and language immersion.
American history (p. 25) 6 • A combination of the above to equal the requirement of a long
POLS 206 American National Government 3 semester or a 10-week summer-approved experience.
5 • Must be taken outside of the student’s country of origin.
• Must be taken in one foreign country that matches with the foreign
General Electives 7 language and the area study requirement unless approved by the
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 department head before travel.
1
Choose courses from an approved list on the INTS website in Other courses may qualify for the college, university requirements
consultation with an advisor. Courses numbered 485 or 489 that categories. Students should consult the approved list of courses
contain significant international content can be taken in any available in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College of
department to meet part of the track or area requirement. Students Liberal Arts or in the International Studies Degree Program Office. The list
must obtain International Studies advisor approval before taking the incorporates University Core Curriculum requirements. No course can be
485 or 489 course. counted in more than one category, except as allowed in the International
2
See the Foreign Language paragraph. and Cultural Diversity Graduation requirement.
3
International Studies - BA,

See the International Experience Requirements paragraph.
4
5
Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements. International Commerce Track
Foreign Language Principle objectives
Students entering International Studies take a placement exam to 1. To guide students through the complex cultural, social, political, and
determine the level of and number of required foreign language courses. economic stakes of global interdependence.
Exam results may fulfill a maximum of 14 semester credit hours.
2. To assure a measurable proficiency in a foreign language.
• Students placed in 101 will take 101, 102, 201 and 202 and 6 3. To assure regional cultural competency through a structured and
semester credit hours at the 300- or 400-level. integrated abroad experience.
• Students placed in 102 will take 102, 201 and 202 and 6 semester 4. To provide a historical dimension to current conceptions of
credit hours at the 300- or 400-level. globalization.
• Students placed in 201 will take 201 and 202 and 6 semester credit
hours at the 300- or 400-level. Curriculum
• Students placed in 202 will take 202 and 6 semester credit hours at The degree plan consists of a combination of INTS core courses (15
the 300- or 400-level. hours), with electives tailored for each track (18 hours); area studies
• Students placing out of 101, 102, 201 and 202 will take 6 semester courses in the region corresponding to the student's foreign language
credit hours at the 300- or 400-level. choice (9 hours); foreign language courses (20 hours); and at least one
long semester or 10-week summer study abroad or other approved
International Experience Requirements international program with an emphasis on cultural and linguistic
The International Experience must generate at least 3 hours of Texas immersion.
A&M University credit. Departmental approval is required before travel.
Any international experience that does not meet these criteria will not International Commerce Track
count toward the degree. The International Commerce track combines a basic set of courses in
business practice with a broader set of courses in international economic
• Must be at least one long semester or one 10-week summer approved
and social theory. Student choose their coursework from a list that
experience.
spans at least four colleges of the university. It provides students with
• Must be taken after completion of 100- and 200-level language a well-developed understanding of the interconnectedness of global
requirement and INTS 201. commercial systems.
• Must be completed before student is eligible to enroll in INTS 481,
INTS 491 or INTS 497. Program Requirements
• Must be an immersion experience in the foreign culture and language,
which can be satisfied by:
Hours
• An internship at a company, government agency or non-profit
operation involving significant use of the foreign language. Three Core Courses
hours of INTS 484 elective credit can be given. INTS 201 Introduction to International Studies 3
Take three hours of the following: 3
523
INTS 205 Current Issues in International COMM 203 Public Speaking

Studies (1 hour course to be taken 3 COMM 205 Communication for Technical
times) Professions
Select two of the following: 6 COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
INTS 400 to 480 (p. 852) Literature in English (p. 465) 6
INTS 485 Directed Studies (no more than 3 5
hours) Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
INTS 489 Special Topics in... Creative arts (p. 24) 3
INTS 497 Independent Honors Study Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
INTS 481 Senior Seminar in International 3 Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6
Studies
Track Courses
1 POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
General electives 7
Economics
ECON 203 Principles of Economics Total Semester Credit Hours 120
1
Requirement for the minor in business.
Choose courses from an approved list on the INTS website in
Concepts
consultation with an advisor. Courses numbered 485 or 489 that
1
MGMT 209 Business, Government and Society contain significant international content can be taken in any
1
MGMT 309 Survey of Management department to meet part of the track or area requirement. Students
1 must obtain International Studies advisor approval before taking the
MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing
Select three of the following: 9 485 or 489 course.
3
AGEC 452 International Trade and Agriculture See the Foreign Language paragraph.
4
ECON 320 Economic Development of Europe See the International Experience Requirements paragraph.
5
ECON 324 Comparative Economic Systems At least 3 hours must be in MATH. Three hours may be PHIL 240.
6
ECON 330 Economic Development Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements.
ECON 425 The Organization of Industry

Foreign Language
ECON 452 International Trade Theory and
Students entering International Studies take a placement exam to
Policy
determine the level of and number of required foreign language courses.
GEOG 304 Economic Geography Exam results may fulfill a maximum of 14 semester credit hours.
INTS 301 Theories of Globalization
INTS 484 Directed Internship • Students placed in 101 will take 101, 102, 201 and 202 and 6
semester credit hours at the 300- or 400-level.
SOCI 206 Global Social Trends
• Students placed in 102 will take 102, 201 and 202 and 6 semester
SOCI 325/ International Business Behavior
credit hours at the 300- or 400-level.
ASIA 325
hours at the 300- or 400-level.
• Students placed in 202 will take 202 and 6 semester credit hours at
Area Studies the 300- or 400-level.
2
Select courses from one of the following areas: 9 • Students placing out of 101, 102, 201 and 202 will take 6 semester
Latin America credit hours at the 300- or 400-level.
Europe
Africa International Experience Requirements
North Africa and the Middle East The International Experience must generate at least 3 hours of Texas
Asia
3
Any international experience that does not meet these criteria will not
Foreign Language 20 count toward the degree.
4
International Experience Requirement
Colllege and University Requirements • Must be at least one long semester or one 10-week summer approved
experience.
• Must be taken after completion of 100- and 200-level language
requirement and INTS 201.
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing INTS 491 or INTS 497.
524 International Studies - BA, International Communication and Media Track
• Must be an immersion experience in the foreign culture and language, transnationally in a relatively seamless fashion. This track offers a
which can be satisfied by: discreet set of courses that provide students with a strong background in
• An internship at a company, government agency or non-profit how media function in a global setting.
operation involving significant use of the foreign language. Three
hours of INTS 484 elective credit can be given. Program Requirements
• Courses taken at a foreign university. Courses may count for
Texas A&M University credit with approval of the advisor of
Hours
International Studies core. One course must be taken in the Core Courses
foreign language at the 300- or 400-level. INTS 201 Introduction to International Studies 3
• Selected Texas A&M University Study Abroad programs which Take three hours of the following: 3
involve intensive cultural and language immersion. INTS 205 Current Issues in International
• A combination of the above to equal the requirement of a long Studies
semester or a 10-week summer-approved experience. Select two of the following: 6
INTS 400 to 480 (p. 852)
• Must be taken outside of the student’s country of origin.
INTS 485 Directed Studies
language and the area study requirement unless approved by the INTS 489 Special Topics in...
department head before travel. INTS 497 Independent Honors Study
INTS 481 Senior Seminar in International 3
Other courses may qualify for the college, university requirements Studies
categories. Students should consult the approved list of courses
Track courses
available in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College of
Liberal Arts or in the International Studies Degree Program Office. The list Select three of the following: 9
incorporates University Core Curriculum requirements. No course can be COMM 240 Rhetorical Criticism
counted in more than one category, except as allowed in the International COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
and Cultural Diversity Graduation requirement. COMM 320 Organizational Communication
COMM 325 Persuasion
International Studies - BA, COMM 415 New Media and Civil Society
International Communication and COMM 443 Communication and Conflict
Media Track
COMM 446 Communication, Organizations and
Society
The BA in International Studies is a degree offered in the Department of ENGL 241 Advanced Composition
International Studies. ENGL 320 Technical and Professional Editing
1
JOUR 203 Media Writing I
Principle objectives JOUR 303 Media Writing II
1
1. To guide students through the complex cultural, social, political, and MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing
economic stakes of global interdependence. PSYC 346 Psychology of Language
2. To assure a measurable proficiency in a foreign language. Select three of the following: 9
3. To assure regional cultural competency through a structured and COMM 330 Technology and Human
integrated abroad experience. Communication
4. To provide a historical dimension to current conceptions of COMM 335 Intercultural Communication
globalization. COMM 340 Communication and Popular
Culture
Curriculum COMM 354 Political Economy of
The degree plan consists of a combination of INTS core courses (15 Telecommunication
hours), with electives tailored for each track (18 hours); area studies COMM 365/International Communication
courses in the region corresponding to the student's foreign language JOUR 365
COMM 450 Media Campaigns
COMM 454 Telecommunication Policy
international program with an emphasis on cultural and linguistic
immersion. COMM 458/Global Media
JOUR 458
International Communication and Media INTS 301 Theories of Globalization
Track INTS 484
Area Studies
Directed Internship
As one of the largest sectors of the American and global economy, 2

Select courses from one of the following areas: 9
communication and media occupy a major role in our private and
professional lives. Moreover, this sector of the economy often functions Latin America
525
Europe • Must be at least one long semester or one 10-week summer approved
Africa experience.
North Africa and the Middle East • Must be taken after completion of 100- and 200-level language
Asia
3 • Must be completed before student is eligible to enroll in INTS 481,
Foreign Language 20
4 INTS 491 or INTS 497.
College and University Requirements which can be satisfied by:
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 • An internship at a company, government agency or non-profit
Communication (p. 22) 3 operation involving significant use of the foreign language. Three
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 hours of INTS 484 elective credit can be given.
5 • Courses taken at a foreign university. Courses may count for
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 foreign language at the 300- or 400-level.
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6 • Selected Texas A&M University Study Abroad programs which
American history (p. 25) 6 involve intensive cultural and language immersion.
POLS 206 American National Government 3 • A combination of the above to equal the requirement of a long
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 semester or a 10-week summer-approved experience.
6
General electives 7
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 language and the area study requirement unless approved by the
1
department head before travel.
Requirement for the minor in public relations.
2 Other courses may qualify for the college, university requirements
3 and Cultural Diversity Graduation requirement.
See the Foreign Language paragraph.
4
5
6
Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements. Environmental Studies Track
Foreign Language Principle objectives
Students entering International Studies take a placement exam to 1. To guide students through the complex cultural, social, political, and
determine the level of and number of required foreign language courses. economic stakes of global interdependence.
• Students placed in 101 will take 101, 102, 201 and 202 and 6 3. To assure regional cultural competency through a structured and
semester credit hours at the 300- or 400-level. integrated abroad experience.
• Students placed in 102 will take 102, 201 and 202 and 6 semester 4. To provide a historical dimension to current conceptions of
credit hours at the 300- or 400-level. globalization.
hours at the 300- or 400-level. Curriculum
• Students placed in 202 will take 202 and 6 semester credit hours at The degree plan consists of a combination of INTS core courses (15
the 300- or 400-level. hours), with electives tailored for each track (18 hours); area studies
• Students placing out of 101, 102, 201 and 202 will take 6 semester courses in the region corresponding to the student's foreign language
credit hours at the 300- or 400-level. choice (9 hours); foreign language courses (20 hours); and at least one
International Experience Requirements international program with an emphasis on cultural and linguistic
The International Experience must generate at least 3 hours of Texas immersion.
Any international experience that does not meet these criteria will not International Environmental Studies Track
count toward the degree. Globalization and rapid industrialization have brought about a set of
environmental concerns that defy national boundaries. Students will work
526 International Studies - BA, Environmental Studies Track
through a fascinating array of coursework chosen among the Colleges of OCNG 251 Oceanography
Geoscience, Science, AgriLife, and Liberal Arts. Ultimately students will PHIL 314 Environmental Ethics
have a firm grasp of the myriad environmental issues that arise from our
POLS 347 Politics of Energy and the
global interconnectedness.
Environment
POLS 456 Environmental Political Theory
Code Title Semester Credit RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources
Hours
SOCI 206 Global Social Trends
Core Courses
INTS 201 Introduction to International Studies 3
Areas Studies
Take three hours of the following: 3 1
INTS 205 Current Issues in International
Latin America
Studies
Europe
Africa
INTS 400 to 480 (p. 852)
North Africa and the Middle East
INTS 485 Directed Studies (no more than 3
hours) Asia
2
INTS 489 Special Topics in... Foreign Language 20
3
INTS 497 Independent Honors Study International Experience Requirement
INTS 481 Senior Seminar in International 3 College and University Requirements

Studies ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
Track Courses Select one of the following: 3
Select six of the following programs from at least 18 ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
two departments: ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural COMM 203 Public Speaking
Economics COMM 205 Communication for Technical
AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural Professions
Resource Economics COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
AGEC 414 Agribusiness and Food Market Literature in English (p. 465) 6
Analysis 4
AGEC 452 International Trade and Agriculture
AGLS 101 Modern Agricultural Systems and
BESC 201 Introduction to Bioenvironmental
Sciences
BIOL 328 Plants and People
BIOL 357 Ecology
5
FSTC 201 Food Science
General electives 7
GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography
GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village Total Semester Credit Hours 120
GEOG 304 Economic Geography consultation with an advisor. Courses numbered 485 or 489 that
GEOG 311 Cultural Geography contain significant international content can be taken in any
GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions department to meet part of the track or area requirement. Students
GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment must obtain International Studies advisor approval before taking the
485 or 489 course.
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology 4
GEOL 420 Environmental Geology 5
Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements.
GEOS 410 Global Change
INTS 484 Directed Internship
527
Foreign Language
determine the level of and number of required foreign language courses. International Geographic Information
Systems Track
• Students placed in 101 will take 101, 102, 201 and 202 and 6
semester credit hours at the 300- or 400-level. Principle objectives
• Students placed in 102 will take 102, 201 and 202 and 6 semester 1. To guide students through the complex cultural, social, political, and
credit hours at the 300- or 400-level. economic stakes of global interdependence.
• Students placed in 201 will take 201 and 202 and 6 semester credit 2. To assure a measurable proficiency in a foreign language.
hours at the 300- or 400-level. 3. To assure regional cultural competency through a structured and
• Students placed in 202 will take 202 and 6 semester credit hours at integrated abroad experience.
the 300- or 400-level. 4. To provide a historical dimension to current conceptions of
• Students placing out of 101, 102, 201 and 202 will take 6 semester globalization.
International Experience Requirements

Curriculum
The degree plan consists of a combination of INTS core courses (15
The International Experience must generate at least 3 hours of Texas
count toward the degree.
• Must be at least one long semester or one 10-week summer approved international program with an emphasis on cultural and linguistic
experience. immersion.
International Geographic Information

• Must be completed before student is eligible to enroll in INTS 481, Systems Track
INTS 491 or INTS 497.
The International Geographic Information Systems track adds a
• Must be an immersion experience in the foreign culture and language, tremendous skill set to the already substantial ones offered by the
which can be satisfied by: core INTS major. The International GIS track immerses students in
• An internship at a company, government agency or non-profit the workings of spatially distributed information that is used in the
operation involving significant use of the foreign language. Three environmental, transportation, defense, and many other sectors of the
hours of INTS 484 elective credit can be given. economy. Students will develop skills in spatial analysis and advanced
• Courses taken at a foreign university. Courses may count for applications of GIS technologies.
the relevant department. These courses cannot apply to the Program Requirements
foreign language at the 300- or 400-level. Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
involve intensive cultural and language immersion. Core Courses
• A combination of the above to equal the requirement of a long INTS 201 Introduction to International Studies 3
semester or a 10-week summer-approved experience. Take three hours of the following: 3
• Must be taken outside of the student’s country of origin. Studies (1 hour course to be taken 3
• Must be taken in one foreign country that matches with the foreign times)
language and the area study requirement unless approved by the Select two of the following: 6
department head before travel.
INTS 400 to 480 (p. 852)
Other courses may qualify for the college, university requirements INTS 485 Directed Studies (no more than 3
categories. Students should consult the approved list of courses hours)
available in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College of INTS 489 Special Topics in...
Liberal Arts or in the International Studies Degree Program Office. The list INTS 497 Independent Honors Study
incorporates University Core Curriculum requirements. No course can be
counted in more than one category, except as allowed in the International
Studies
and Cultural Diversity Graduation requirement.
Track Courses
528 International Studies - BA, International Geographic Information Systems Track
5
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements.
OCNG 251 Oceanography Foreign Language
GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions • Students placed in 101 will take 101, 102, 201 and 202 and 6
GEOG 325 Geography of Europe semester credit hours at the 300- or 400-level.
GEOG 327 Geography of South Asia • Students placed in 102 will take 102, 201 and 202 and 6 semester
GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic 4
Information Systems
GEOG 475 Advanced Topics in GIS 4
the 300- or 400-level.
• Students placing out of 101, 102, 201 and 202 will take 6 semester
Area Studies
1
Latin America International Experience Requirements
Europe The International Experience must generate at least 3 hours of Texas
Africa A&M University credit. Departmental approval is required before travel.
Asia
2
Foreign Language 20 • Must be at least one long semester or one 10-week summer approved
3 experience.
College and University Requirements • Must be taken after completion of 100- and 200-level language
INTS 491 or INTS 497.
which can be satisfied by:
COMM 203 Public Speaking • An internship at a company, government agency or non-profit
COMM 205 Communication for Technical operation involving significant use of the foreign language. Three
Professions hours of INTS 484 elective credit can be given.
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate • Courses taken at a foreign university. Courses may count for
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 Texas A&M University credit with approval of the advisor of
Mathematics (p. 22)
4
6 the relevant department. These courses cannot apply to the
foreign language at the 300- or 400-level.
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 involve intensive cultural and language immersion.
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6 • A combination of the above to equal the requirement of a long
American history (p. 25) 6 semester or a 10-week summer-approved experience.
5 • Must be taken in one foreign country that matches with the foreign
language and the area study requirement unless approved by the
General electives 7 department head before travel.
Other courses may qualify for the college, university requirements
1
Choose courses from an approved list on the INTS website in categories. Students should consult the approved list of courses
consultation with an advisor. Courses numbered 485 or 489 that available in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College of
contain significant international content can be taken in any Liberal Arts or in the International Studies Degree Program Office. The list
department to meet part of the track or area requirement. Students incorporates University Core Curriculum requirements. No course can be
must obtain International Studies advisor approval before taking the counted in more than one category, except as allowed in the International
485 or 489 course. and Cultural Diversity Graduation requirement.
2
3
4
529
International Studies - BA, ECON 452 International Trade Theory and

Policy
International Politics and Diplomacy HIST 343 Inter-American Relations
Track HIST 444 American Military History Since

1901
Principle objectives HIST 462

HIST 463
American Foreign Relations to 1913
American Foreign Relations Since
1. To guide students through the complex cultural, social, political, and
1913
HIST 464 International Developments Since
1918
3. To assure regional cultural competency through a structured and
integrated abroad experience.
INTS 484 Directed Internship
4. To provide a historical dimension to current conceptions of
globalization.
POLS 231 Introduction to World Politics
Curriculum POLS 324 Politics of Global Inequality
The degree plan consists of a combination of INTS core courses (15 POLS 328 Globalization and Democracy
hours), with electives tailored for each track (18 hours); area studies POLS 347 Politics of Energy and the
courses in the region corresponding to the student's foreign language Environment
choice (9 hours); foreign language courses (20 hours); and at least one POLS 350 Modern Political Thought
long semester or 10-week summer study abroad or other approved POLS 358 Comparative Judicial Politics
international program with an emphasis on cultural and linguistic
POLS 364 Global Political Thought
immersion.
POLS 413 American Foreign Policy
International Politics and Diplomacy POLS 415 Contemporary Issues in American

Foreign Policy
Track POLS 423 U.S.-Latin American Relations
This track offers students a fundamental understanding of foreign POLS 424 Comparative Governmental
relations. Students learn about the workings of governments and civil Institutions
societies in a global framework. In the end, students come away from the POLS 429 Issues in World Politics
program with a sound understanding of how governments communicate
POLS 432 The Politics of European Union
and cooperate in regional, continental, and global settings.
Program Requirements POLS 454 Contemporary Political Ideas
POLS 456 Environmental Political Theory
POLS 475 Government and the Economy
Hours
SOCI 325/ International Business Behavior
Core Courses
ASIA 325
Take three hours of the following: 3
Area Studies
INTS 205 Current Issues in International 1
Studies
Latin America
Europe
INTS 400 to 480 (p. 852)
Africa
INTS 485 Directed Studies
INTS 489 Special Topics in...
Asia
INTS 497 Independent Honors Study
Foreign Language
2
Studies Courses and/or replacement credits 20
Track Courses International Experience Requirement
Select six of the following from at least two 18 Experience requires Director of International
3
departments: Studies approval before travel
ECON 203 Principles of Economics College, University Requirements
ECON 320 Economic Development of Europe ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
ECON 324 Comparative Economic Systems Select one of the following: 3
ECON 330 Economic Development ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
530 International Studies - 5-Year Bachelor of Arts and Master of International Affairs
COMM 205 Communication for Technical • An internship at a company, government agency or non-profit

Professions operation involving significant use of the foreign language. Three
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate hours of INTS 484 elective credit can be given.
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 • Courses taken at a foreign university. Courses may count for
4 Texas A&M University credit with approval of the advisor of
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 foreign language at the 300- or 400-level.
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 • Selected Texas A&M University Study Abroad programs which
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6 involve intensive cultural and language immersion.
American history (p. 25) 6 • A combination of the above to equal the requirement of a long
POLS 206 American National Government 3 semester or a 10-week summer-approved experience.
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 • Must be taken outside of the student’s country of origin.
5
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) • Must be taken in one foreign country that matches with the foreign
General Electives 7 language and the area study requirement unless approved by the
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 department head before travel.
1
Choose courses from an approved list on the INTS website in Other courses may qualify for the college, university requirements
2 and Cultural Diversity Graduation requirement.
International Studies - 5-Year

3
4
5
Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements. Bachelor of Arts and Master of
Foreign Language International Affairs
Principle objectives
Exam results may fulfill a maximum of 14 semester credit hours. 1. To guide students through the complex cultural, social, political, and
• Students placed in 101 will take 101, 102, 201 and 202 and 6 2. To assure a measurable proficiency in a foreign language.
semester credit hours at the 300- or 400-level.
3. To assure regional cultural competency through a structured and
• Students placed in 102 will take 102, 201 and 202 and 6 semester integrated abroad experience.
4. To provide a historical dimension to current conceptions of
• Students placed in 201 will take 201 and 202 and 6 semester credit globalization.
the 300- or 400-level.
Curriculum
The degree plan consists of a combination of INTS core courses (15
• Students placing out of 101, 102, 201 and 202 will take 6 semester
International Experience Requirements long semester or 10-week summer study abroad or other approved
The International Experience must generate at least 3 hours of Texas international program with an emphasis on cultural and linguistic
A&M University credit. Departmental approval is required before travel. immersion.
5-Year Bachelor of Arts and Master of
• Must be at least one long semester or one 10-week summer approved
experience.
International Affairs
The International Studies department, in conjunction with the Bush
School of Government & Public Service, offers a joint degree program
that allows International Studies majors to enter the Bush School
• Must be completed before student is eligible to enroll in INTS 481, at the beginning of their fourth year at Texas A&M. This opportunity
INTS 491 or INTS 497. enables students to receive their International Studies undergraduate
• Must be an immersion experience in the foreign culture and language, degree and a Master of International Affairs (MIA) degree in five years.
which can be satisfied by: The partnership between International Studies and the Bush School
531
is especially attractive because all graduates from the Bush School’s POLS 364 Global Political Thought
Masters Program must have proficiency in a foreign language and are POLS 413 American Foreign Policy
encouraged to spend a semester abroad; International Studies majors
POLS 415 Contemporary Issues in American
will have completed this requirement prior to entering the Bush School
Foreign Policy
graduate program. Students admitted to the five-year degree program
POLS 423 U.S.-Latin American Relations
will have completed 102 hours of the 120 hours of coursework required
to receive their bachelor’s degree. These courses must include all of POLS 424 Comparative Governmental
the specific prerequisites for a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Institutions
Studies (within the Politics and Diplomacy emphasis track), as well as POLS 429 Issues in World Politics
the courses required by the College of Liberal Arts and by Texas A&M POLS 432 The Politics of European Union
University for an undergraduate degree. Students will be required to POLS 447 National Security Policy
complete the same two year, 48 hour curriculum as other students
POLS 454 Contemporary Political Ideas
admitted to the Bush School’s MPSA program. For information about the
5-year Degree Program, contact the Bush School (http://bush.tamu.edu). POLS 456 Environmental Political Theory
POLS 475 Government and the Economy
Program Requirements SOCI 325/ International Business Behavior
ASIA 325
Hours
BUSH 601 Leadership and Public
Core Courses
Administration
INTA 606 International Politics in Theory and
Take the following course three times. 3
Practice
INTA 608 Fundamentals of the Global
Studies
Economy
Area Studies
INTS 400 to 480 (p. 852) 1
INTS 485 Directed Studies (no more than 3
Africa
hours)
Asia
INTS 489 Special Topics in...
Europe
INTS 497 Independent Honors Study
Latin America
Studies
2
Foreign Language 20
Supporting Courses
3
Select six of the following: 18
ECON 320 Economic Development of Europe
ECON 324 Comparative Economic Systems
ECON 452 International Trade Theory and
Policy COMM 203 Public Speaking
HIST 343 Inter-American Relations COMM 205 Communication for Technical
Professions
HIST 444 American Military History Since
HIST 462 American Foreign Relations to 1913 Literature in English (p. 465) 6
4
HIST 463 American Foreign Relations Since Mathematics (p. 22) 6
1913 Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
HIST 464 International Developments Since Creative arts (p. 24) 3
1918 Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
INTS 301 Theories of Globalization Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6
INTS 484 Directed Internship American history (p. 25) 6
POLS 324 Politics of Global Inequality POLS 206 American National Government 3
POLS 328 Globalization and Democracy POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
POLS 347 Politics of Energy and the 5
Environment General electives 7
POLS 350 Modern Political Thought
POLS 358 Comparative Judicial Politics
532 Modern Languages - BA, French Option
1
Choose courses from an approved list on the INTS website in Other courses may qualify for the college and university requirements
2
See the Foreign Language paragraph. and Cultural Diversity graduation requirement.
3
See the International Experience Requirements paragraph. See the MIA program in the Graduate and Professional Catalog for the
4
At least 3 hours must be in MATH. Three hours may be PHIL 240. MIA requirements.
5
Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements.
Foreign Language
Modern Languages - BA, French
Students entering International Studies take a placement exam to Option
The department offers a wide range of courses in Modern Languages
at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum as part of its mission
• Students placed in 101 will take 101, 102, 201 and 202 and 6 to support and advance the international and global competencies
semester credit hours at the 300- or 400-level. of university students. At present, students can earn a BA in Modern
Languages with options in French, German or Russian. Courses are
• Students placed in 102 will take 102, 201 and 202 and 6 semester
designed to offer students extended study of the language, literatures,
and cultures of these language communities. The department insists
• Students placed in 201 will take 201 and 202 and 6 semester credit on a high competence in the language, which is the basis for all other
hours at the 300- or 400-level. options. Students will be required to complete, by coursework or
• Students placed in 202 will take 202 and 6 semester credit hours at placement test, all 100- and 200-level courses in sequence (except
the 300- or 400-level. FREN 221/FREN 222, GERM 221/GERM 222 and RUSS 221/RUSS 222,
• Students placing out of 101, 102, 201 and 202 will take 6 semester which are taken concurrently) before taking any upper-level course,
credit hours at the 300- or 400-level. unless an upper-level course permits co-registration or skipping a lower
course in the sequence (see inventory of courses for prerequisites). Once
International Experience Requirements a student has received credit for a higher-level language course, the
The International Experience must generate at least 3 hours of Texas student is no longer eligible to receive credit for prerequisite courses. In
A&M University credit. Departmental approval is required before travel. addition to classes at the College Station campus, the department offers
Any international experience that does not meet these criteria will not summer study abroad programs for credit. Departmental faculty and
count toward the degree. International Experience must be completed advising staff also work closely with students to match their interests
prior to admission into the 5-year Degree Program. with semester and full-year programs abroad.
• Must be at least one long semester or one 10-week summer approved Program Requirements
experience.
Hours
Required courses
INTS 491 or INTS 497. FREN 201 Intermediate French I 3
• Must be an immersion experience in the foreign culture and language, or FREN 221 or Field Studies I
which can be satisfied by: FREN 202 Intermediate French II 3
• An internship at a company, government agency or non-profit or FREN 222 or Field Studies II
operation involving significant use of the foreign language. Three FREN 300 to 499 (p. 817)
1
27
hours of INTS 484 elective credit can be given.
Minor Requirement
• Courses taken at a foreign university. Courses may count for
All majors must select 15-18 hours in a minor field 15-18
Texas A&M University credit with approval of the advisor of 2
of study
International Studies core. One course must be taken in the College, University Requirements
foreign language at the 300- or 400-level. ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
• Selected Texas A&M University Study Abroad programs which Select one of the following: 3
involve intensive cultural and language immersion. ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
• A combination of the above to equal the requirement of a long ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
semester or a 10-week summer-approved experience. COMM 203 Public Speaking
• Must be taken outside of the student's country of origin. COMM 205 Communication for Technical
• Must be taken in one foreign country that matches with the Professions
foreign language and the area study requirement unless approved COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
by the department head before travel.
533
3
Mathematics (p. 22) 6 FREN 221/FREN 222, GERM 221/GERM 222 and RUSS 221/RUSS 222,
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 which are taken concurrently) before taking any upper-level course,
unless an upper-level course permits co-registration or skipping a lower
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 a student has received credit for a higher-level language course, the
Social and behavioral science (p. 25) 6 student is no longer eligible to receive credit for prerequisite courses. In
American history (p. 25) 6 addition to classes at the College Station campus, the department offers
POLS 206 American National Government 3 summer study abroad programs for credit. Departmental faculty and
advising staff also work closely with students to match their interests
4 with semester and full-year programs abroad.
General electives 18-21 Program Requirements
1
Minimum of 9 hours at the 400- level. Hours
2
See the Minor Field of Study paragraph. Required Courses
3
At least three hours must be in MATH. Three hours may be PHIL 240. GERM 201 Intermediate German I 3
4
Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements. or GERM 221
or Field Studies I
GERM 202 Intermediate German II 3
Minor Field of Study or GERM 222
or Field Studies II
All Modern Language majors must select a minor field of study from GERM 310 Composition 3
departments or divisions within or outside of the College of Liberal GERM 315 Literary Investigations: German 3
Arts or in a particular area of interest (as in the case of interdisciplinary Short Fiction
1
minors). The minor will consist of a minimum of 15 hours of coursework, GERM 300 to 499 (p. 831) 21
as defined by the minor department. No more than 9 credit hours may Minor Requirement
be at the 100-299 level. Interdisciplinary minors such as women’s
All majors must select 15-18 hours in a minor field 15-18
and gender studies, classical studies, religious studies, and business 2
of study
have specific requirements; students should consult undergraduate
Study Abroad Requirement
advisors in these areas of study. A second major may substitute for the
minor. Courses used to meet the minor requirements may not be used All German majors are required to study abroad
3
in the major. See also the statement on "Minor Field of Study" under
the general requirements of the College of Liberal Arts. In general, the College, University Requirement
careful combination of foreign language skills with other major curricula ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
enhances preparation for careers in business, industry and government. Select one of the following: 3
Teaching certification is available to majors through the College of
Education and Human Development. Consult the College of Education
and Human Development section under secondary teacher certification ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
for additional information. COMM 203 Public Speaking
Any departmental major must earn a "C" or better in all major and minor Professions
coursework.
Other courses may qualify for the college and university requirements Literature in English (p. 465) 6
categories. Students should consult the approved list of courses 4
available in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
of Liberal Arts. The lists incorporate University Core Curriculum
requirements. No course can be counted in more than one category.
Modern Languages - BA, German Social and behavioral science (p. 25)

6
6
Option POLS 206 American National Government 3
The department offers a wide range of courses in Modern Languages POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
5
at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum as part of its mission International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
to support and advance the international and global competencies General electives 18-21
of university students. At present, students can earn a BA in Modern
Languages with options in French, German or Russian. Courses are
designed to offer students extended study of the language, literatures, 1
Minimum of 6 hours at the 400- level.
and cultures of these language communities. The department insists 2
See the Minor Field of Study paragraph.
on a high competence in the language, which is the basis for all other 3
options. Students will be required to complete, by coursework or See the Study Abroad Requirement paragraph.
4
placement test, all 100- and 200-level courses in sequence (except At least three hours must be in MATH. Three hours may be PHIL 240.
534 Modern Languages - BA, Russian Option
5
Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements. Program Requirements
Minor Field of Study Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
All Modern Language majors must select a minor field of study from
Required courses
departments or divisions within or outside of the College of Liberal
Arts or in a particular area of interest (as in the case of interdisciplinary RUSS 201 Intermediate Russian I 3
minors). The minor will consist of a minimum of 15 hours of coursework, or RUSS 221 or Field Studies I
as defined by the minor department. No more than 9 credit hours may RUSS 202 Intermediate Russian II 3
be at the 100-299 level. Interdisciplinary minors such as women’s or RUSS 222 or Field Studies II
and gender studies, classical studies, religious studies, and business
RUSS 301 Advanced Grammar and 3
have specific requirements; students should consult undergraduate
Composition I
advisors in these areas of study. A second major may substitute for the
RUSS 302 Advanced Grammar and 3
minor. Courses used to meet the minor requirements may not be used
Composition II
in the major. See also the statement on "Minor Field of Study" under
the general requirements of the College of Liberal Arts. In general, the RUSS 410 Seminar in Russian Studies 3
careful combination of foreign language skills with other major curricula (emphasizing inquiry and research
enhances preparation for careers in business, industry and government. skills)
Teaching certification is available to majors through the College of Select one of the following: 3
Education and Human Development. Consult the College of Education RUSS 441/ The Russian Novel I: Tolstoy and
and Human Development section under secondary teacher certification EURO 441 Dostoevsky
for additional information. RUSS 442/ The Russian Novel II: The Twentieth
EURO 442 Century
Study Abroad Requirement RUSS 443/ Contemporary Russian Prose
All German majors are required to study for one semester or summer in a EURO 443
German-speaking country approved by the department. RUSS 444/ Russian Drama
EURO 444
Any departmental major must earn a "C" or better in all major and minor
RUSS 446/ Russian Artistic Culture I: 3
coursework.
EURO 446 Beginnings to 1900
Other courses may qualify for the college and university requirements or RUSS 447/
or Russian Artistic Culture II: 1890
categories. Students should consult the approved list of courses EURO 447 to Present
available in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College Select four from the following: 12
RUSS 203 to 220 (p. 953)
RUSS 223 to 499 (p. 953)
Modern Languages - BA, Russian EURO 440 to 449 (up to 6 hours) (p. 809)
Minor Requirement
Option All majors must select 15-18 hours in a minor field
1
15-18
of study
The department offers a wide range of courses in Modern Languages
at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum as part of its mission College, University Requirement
to support and advance the international and global competencies ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
of university students. At present, students can earn a BA in Modern Select one of the following: 3
Languages with options in French, German or Russian. Courses are ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
designed to offer students extended study of the language, literatures,
and cultures of these language communities. The department insists
on a high competence in the language, which is the basis for all other
options. Students will be required to complete, by coursework or COMM 205 Communication for Technical
placement test, all 100- and 200-level courses in sequence (except Professions
FREN 221/FREN 222, GERM 221/GERM 222 and RUSS 221/RUSS 222, COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
which are taken concurrently) before taking any upper-level course, Literature in English (p. 465) 6
unless an upper-level course permits co-registration or skipping a lower Mathematics (p. 22)
2
6
a student has received credit for a higher-level language course, the
student is no longer eligible to receive credit for prerequisite courses. In Creative arts (p. 24) 3
addition to classes at the College Station campus, the department offers Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
summer study abroad programs for credit. Departmental faculty and Social and behavioral science (p. 25) 6
advising staff also work closely with students to match their interests American history (p. 25) 6
with semester and full-year programs abroad.
3
535
General electives 18-21 ARAB 321 Business Arabic

Total Semester Credit Hours 120 ARAB 323 Media Arabic
ARAB 491 Research (Capstone course) 3
1
See the Minor Field of Study paragraph. Electives
2
At least three hours must be in MATH. Three hours may be PHIL 240. Select two of the following: 6
3
Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements. ARAB 221 Introduction to Arabic Language
and Society
Minor Field of Study ARAB 400 to 489 (p. 725)
All Modern Language majors must select a minor field of study from COMM 367 Media and the Middle East
departments or divisions within or outside of the College of Liberal GEOG 320 The Middle East
Arts or in a particular area of interest (as in the case of interdisciplinary
HIST 221/ History of Islam
minors). The minor will consist of a minimum of 15 hours of coursework,
RELS 221
as defined by the minor department. No more than 9 credit hours may
be at the 100-299 level. Interdisciplinary minors such as women’s HIST 347/ Rise of Islam, 600-1258
and gender studies, classical studies, religious studies, and business RELS 347
have specific requirements; students should consult undergraduate HIST 348 Modern Middle East
advisors in these areas of study. A second major may substitute for the INTS 251 Contemporary Issues in the Middle
minor. Courses used to meet the minor requirements may not be used East
in the major. See also the statement on "Minor Field of Study" under INTS 321/ Political Islam and Jihad
the general requirements of the College of Liberal Arts. In general, the RELS 321/
careful combination of foreign language skills with other major curricula HUMA 321
enhances preparation for careers in business, industry and government.
INTS 484 Directed Internship (in an Arabic-
Teaching certification is available to majors through the College of
speaking country)
Education and Human Development. Consult the College of Education
and Human Development section under secondary teacher certification Total Semester Credit Hours 18
for additional information.
Students must earn a “C” or better in all minor coursework.
Any departmental major must earn a "C" or better in all major and minor
coursework. Capstone Project
A capstone project that is completed in an approved upper-division
Other courses may qualify for the college and university requirements
Arabic Studies course is required of all students pursuing a minor in
categories. Students should consult the approved list of courses
Arabic Studies during their final year of the program. It consists of a
available in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College
substantial research paper (15–20 pages) on an original topic and is
conducted under the direction of a faculty member with the approval of
the departmental advisors. Through the capstone course and project,
Arabic Studies - Minor students get a chance to integrate their classroom knowledge about
the Arab world and use their study-abroad experiences and internships
in an Arabic-speaking country, if any, to address an issue of interest to
The minor in Arabic Studies is an academic program open to all students
them. Issues that students can choose to address could be of linguistic,
in the university. The minor is interdisciplinary in nature and combines
cultural, historical, religious, or political nature, among others. Upon its
courses in Arabic language and culture with electives in Arabic studies,
completion, and in coordination with the departmental advisors, the final
as well as a capstone project. The minor is a valuable complement
project will be presented orally to Arabic classes in order to maximize its
to the academic portfolio of any student majoring in the humanities,
benefits.
social sciences, or natural sciences, who wishes to add an international
dimension to their intellectual profile. In addition, Arabic Studies
faculty offer study abroad programs in order to enrich student learning Asian Studies - Minor
experiences and cultural knowledge while helping students attain higher
The minor in Asian Studies is an academic program open to all students
proficiency in the language.
in the university. The minor is interdisciplinary in nature and includes
Students must complete ARAB 101 and ARAB 102 before they may Asian Studies courses in the humanities and the social sciences, as
declare a minor in Arabic Studies. well as a capstone project. The minor is a valuable complement to the
academic portfolio of any student majoring in the humanities, social
Program Requirements sciences, or natural sciences, who wishes to add an international
dimension to their intellectual profile.
Hours Program Requirements
Core Courses
ARAB 202 Intermediate Arabic II 3
Hours
Asian Studies Humanities Courses
ARAB 301 Reading and Composition 1
ARAB 302 Reading and Composition II
536 Chinese - Minor
ENGL 396 Studies in American Literature Please see the departmental advisors for electives and curricular
HIST 349/ The Vietnam War/The American offerings.
ASIA 349 War
HIST 350/ World War II in Asia and the Pacific Chinese - Minor
ASIA 350
The minor in Chinese is an academic program open to all students in the
HIST 351/ Traditional East Asia university. The minor is interdisciplinary in nature and combines courses
ASIA 351 in Chinese language and culture with electives in Chinese studies,
HIST 352/ Modern East Asia as well as a capstone project. The minor is a valuable complement
ASIA 352 to the academic portfolio of any student majoring in the humanities,
HIST 354/ Imperial China social sciences, or natural sciences, who wishes to add an international
ASIA 354 dimension to their intellectual profile. In addition, Chinese studies
HIST 355/ Modern China faculty offer study abroad programs in order to enrich student learning
ASIA 355 experiences and cultural knowledge while helping students attain higher
proficiency in the language.
HIST 356/ Twentieth Century Japan
ASIA 356
HIST 481 Seminar in History
HIST 489 Special Topics in... Code Title Semester Credit
RELS 304/ Indian and Oriental Religions Hours
HUMA 304 Core Courses
RELS 489 Special Topics in... CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I 3
Asian Studies Social Sciences Courses CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II 3
1 CHIN 301 Reading and Composition 3
COMM 335 Intercultural Communication CHIN 302 Reading and Composition II 3
COMM 458/Global Media CHIN 491 Research (Capstone course) 3
JOUR 458 Elective Course
COMM 460 Communication and Contemporary Select one of the following: 3
Issues ASIA 306/ Society and Population of Modern
COMM 489 Special Topics in... SOCI 306 China
GEOG 489 Special Topics in... HIST 354/ Imperial China
POLS 365/ Asian Governments and Politics ASIA 354
ASIA 365 HIST 355/ Modern China
SOCI 329/ Pacific Rim Business Behavior ASIA 355
ASIA 329 HIST 358/ Chinese Cultural History
SOCI 463 Gender in Asia ASIA 358
SOCI 489 Special Topics in... POLS 306 Contemporary Political Problems
Asian Studies Capstone
2
3 and Issues
Asian Studies Electives

3
3 SOCI 306/ Society and Population of Modern
ASIA 306 China
1
Or as approved by the director of Asian Studies.
2 Students must earn a "C" or better in all minor coursework.
Course to be determined by the director of Asian Studies.
Capstone Project
3
Select one course from those not used in humanities or social
sciences or as approved by the director of Asian Studies.
The capstone project allows students to integrate knowledge and skills
Students must earn a "C" or better in all minor coursework. about topics pertaining to Chinese language, culture, history, geography,
etc. that they have gained through their coursework, including any
Up to six hours of upper division Asian language courses (300 level or study abroad experience in China. Students will consult with the faculty
higher) may count toward the minor. If six hours of language courses are in Chinese and meet regularly with a faculty advisor to complete an
used for the minor, the required hours in Asian Studies humanities and independent research project about a topic of their interest pertaining to
social sciences courses will be reduced from 12 hours to 9 hours, and the China.
Asian language courses will be credited as electives.
Students must complete a minimum of six hours of Asian Studies Classical Studies - Minor
courses toward the minor at the 300 or 400 level in residence at Texas The Minor in Classical Studies is an academic program open to all
A&M University. students in the university. The minor is interdisciplinary in nature and
combines courses in Greek or Latin language with electives in multiple
disciplines. The focus on the history, beliefs, and material culture
537
of ancient Greek and Roman civilization helps students to see how Program Requirements
fundamental concepts of Western Civilization first arose in Classical
Antiquity, and is a valuable complement to the academic portfolio of any Code Title Semester Credit
student majoring in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences. Hours
FREN 201 Intermediate French I 3
Program Requirements or FREN 221 or Field Studies I
Code Title Semester Credit FREN 202 Intermediate French II 3
Hours or FREN 222 or Field Studies II
Greek Language FREN 300 Written Communication in the 3
CLAS 211 Intermediate Greek 3 French-Speaking World
CLAS 310 to 319 (p. 759) 9 Select three from the following: 9
Electives FREN 301 to 499 (p. 817)
Select two of the following: 6 Total Semester Credit Hours 18
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all minor coursework.
the Reformation
CLAS 250 to 499 (p. 759)
German - Minor
RELS 317 The Minor in German is an academic program open to all students in the
ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture university. The minor combines courses in German language and culture,
ARCH 434 The Role of Sculpture and Painting and is a valuable complement to the academic portfolio of any student
in Ancient Architecture majoring in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences, who
wishes to add an international dimension to their intellectual profile. In
PHIL 410 Classical Philosophy
addition, German studies faculty offer study abroad programs in order to
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 enrich student learning experiences and cultural knowledge while helping
students attain higher proficiency in the language.
Hours
Latin Language
CLAS 221 Intermediate Latin I 3 Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
CLAS 222 Intermediate Latin II 3
Select two-semester or one-semester sequence of 6
CLAS 320 to 329 (p. 759) 6
Intermediate German
Electives
GERM 201 Intermediate German I
or GERM 221
or Field Studies I
and
the Reformation
GERM 202 Intermediate German II
CLAS 250 to 499 (p. 759)
or GERM 222
or Field Studies II
RELS 317 or
ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture GERM 204 Intensive Intermediate German
ARCH 434 The Role of Sculpture and Painting GERM 310 Composition 3

in Ancient Architecture or GERM 315
or Literary Investigations: German
PHIL 410 Classical Philosophy Short Fiction
GERM 300 to 499 (p. 831) 9
At least 9 hours must be at the 300-499 level.
Students must make a grade of C or better.
Students must earn a "C" or better in all minor coursework.
Italian - Minor
French - Minor The Minor in Italian is an academic program open to all students in the
The Minor in French is an academic program open to all students in the university. The minor combines courses in Italian language and culture,
university. The minor combines courses in French language and culture, and is a valuable complement to the academic portfolio of any student
and is a valuable complement to the academic portfolio of any student majoring in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences, who
majoring in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences, who wishes to add an international dimension to their intellectual profile. In
wishes to add an international dimension to their intellectual profile. addition, Italian studies faculty offer study abroad programs in order to
enrich student learning experiences and cultural knowledge while helping
538 Japanese - Minor
1
Program Requirements Other elective courses may be chosen in consultation with the
departmental advisors.
Hours Students must earn a "C" or better in all minor coursework.
ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian I 3
ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian II 3 Capstone Project
ITAL 303 Composition and Conversation 3 A capstone project completed in an approved upper-division Japanese
Select three of the following: 9 course is required of all students pursuing a minor in Japanese during
their final year of the program. The capstone project allows students
ITAL 300 to 499 (p. 858)
to integrate knowledge and skills about topics pertaining to Japanese
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 language, culture, history, geography, etc. that they gained through their
previous classes, study abroad experience in Japan, or personal readings.
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all minor coursework.
Students will consult and regularly meet with an advisor to complete a
Japanese - Minor
reading/writing assignment about a topic of their interest pertaining to
Japan.
Russian - Minor
The Minor in Japanese is an academic program open to all students
in the university. The minor is interdisciplinary in nature and combines
courses in Japanese language and culture with electives in Japanese
The Minor in Russian is an academic program open to all students in the
studies, as well as a capstone project. The minor is a valuable
university. The minor combines courses in Russian language and culture,
complement to the academic portfolio of any student majoring in the
and is a valuable complement to the academic portfolio of any student
humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences, who wishes to add an
majoring in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences, who
international dimension to their intellectual profile. In addition, Japanese
wishes to add an international dimension to their intellectual profile. In
studies faculty offer study abroad programs in order to enrich student
addition, Russian studies faculty offer study abroad programs in order to
learning experiences and cultural knowledge while helping students
enrich student learning experiences and cultural knowledge while helping
attain higher proficiency in the language.
Students must complete JAPN 101 and JAPN 102 before they may
declare a minor in Japanese. Program Requirements
Program Requirements Hours
Code Title Semester Credit RUSS 201 Intermediate Russian I 3
Hours or RUSS 221 or Field Studies I
Core Courses RUSS 202 Intermediate Russian II 3
JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I 4 or RUSS 222 or Field Studies II
JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II 4 RUSS 301 Advanced Grammar and 3
JAPN 301 Upper Level Japanese I 3 Composition I
JAPN 302 Upper Level Japanese II 3 or RUSS 302 or Advanced Grammar and
JAPN 491 Research 1 Composition II
Elective Course RUSS 446/ Russian Artistic Culture I: 3

1 EURO 446 Beginnings to 1900
or RUSS 447/
or Russian Artistic Culture II: 1890
FILM 481 Seminar in Film Studies
EURO 447 to Present
HIST 350/ World War II in Asia and the Pacific
ASIA 350
RUSS 211 Russian Conversation
HIST 351/ Traditional East Asia 1
ASIA 351 RUSS 300 to 499 (p. 953)
HIST 352/ Modern East Asia Total Semester Credit Hours 18

ASIA 352 1
Any RUSS course at the 300- and 400-level not used for credit
HIST 356/ Twentieth Century Japan
previously.
ASIA 356
JAPN 401 Advanced Japanese I Students must earn a "C" or better in all minor coursework.
JAPN 402 Advanced Japanese II
SOCI 329/ Pacific Rim Business Behavior Department of Performance Studies
ASIA 329
Performance Studies is an inquiry-based humanities field that examines
SOCI 463 Gender in Asia
relationships between performance and culture. Students study music
Total Semester Credit Hours 18 and theatre performance as practice and use performance as a method
of inquiry. Performance Studies investigates traditional art forms such
as music, theatre, and dance as well as a range of cultural expressions
539
such as ritual, festivals, games and sports, parades, storytelling, clothing, MUSC 214 Perspectives on World Music
social arts, and mass media. Students learn performance skills that MUSC 228 History of Electronic Music
enhance intellectual inquiry. Through performance, students learn to
MUSC 235 Introduction to Composition
engage creatively with the world around them in an on-going process
MUSC 245 Composition I
of inquiry and meaning-making. In the course of their work in the
Performance Studies BA, students will develop a perspective on artistic MUSC 255 Keyboard Instruction
practice that crosses genres, the ability to think independently and MUSC 259 Individual Performance via
creatively, and a commitment to the performing arts as socially engaged Classroom Instruction
practice. MUSC 281 Ensemble Performance--Small
Ensembles
The BA in Performance Studies provides a foundation for careers
MUSC 316 Music and Technology
that combine skills and knowledge gained in the study, practice, and
critical analysis of performance. A comprehensive BA in Performance MUSC 317 Recording and the Producer
Studies can prepare students for a variety of careers, including arts MUSC 318/ Electronic Composition
administration, education, journalism, art criticism, entertainment PERF 318
management, public sector arts advocacy, museum administration, MUSC 324/ Music in World Cultures
corporate or nonprofit communications, community development, ANTH 324
arts therapy, marketing and market research, public relations, media MUSC 325/ Dance and World Cultures
production, gallery management, social and public service, international PERF 325
and non-governmental organization work, and sonic/scenic design as
MUSC 326 Dance and Identity in the United
well as advanced study or professional work in music or theatre.
States
Majors MUSC 327 Popular Musics in the African

Diaspora
• Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies (p. 539) MUSC 328/ Japanese Traditional Performing
THAR 328 Arts
Minors MUSC 345 Composition II
• Performance Studies Minor (p. 540) MUSC 355 Individual Performance—Keyboard
• Performance Technology Minor (p. 540) II
MUSC 386/ Evolution of the American Musical
Performance Studies - BA THAR 386
MUSC 402 Intermedia Performance
Performance Studies investigates traditional art forms such as music,
MUSC 424 TOPICS ETHNOMUSICOLOGY
theatre, and dance as well as a range of cultural expressions including
ritual, festivals, games and sports, parades, storytelling, clothing, social MUSC 491 Research
arts, technology, and mass media. The BA in Performance Studies PERF 202 Introduction to Performance
offers a flexible curriculum that allows students the opportunity to Technology
think independently and build a course work that supports individual PERF 285 Directed Studies
interests. Through performance in music and theatre, students develop PERF 289 Special Topics in...
a commitment to the performing arts as socially engaged practice and
PERF 291 Research
prepare for a wide variety of careers.
PERF 310 History of Performance in the
Program Requirements Ancient World
PERF 311 History of Performance in the
Code Title Semester Credit Common Era
Hours
PERF 312 History of Performance Modern Era
PERF Required Core
PERF 318/ Electronic Composition
PERF 101 Introduction to Performance 3 MUSC 318
Studies
PERF 325/ Dance and World Cultures
PERF 301 Performance in World Cultures 3 MUSC 325
PERF 303 Creating Performance 3 PERF 326 Dance and Identity in the United
PERF 481 Capstone Seminar: Performance as 3 States
Research PERF 327 Popular Musics in the African
PERF Electives Diaspora
Select four from the following: 12 PERF 402 Intermedia Performance
MUSC 102 Fundamentals of Music PERF 484 Performance Studies Internship
MUSC 204 Music Theory I PERF 491 Research
MUSC 205 Music Theory II PERF 492 Cooperative Education in
MUSC 209 Global Musicianship Performance Studies
MUSC 211 Collaborative Musicianship PERF 489 Special Topics in...
540 Performance Studies - Minor
2
THAR 102 Text and Performance Analysis General electives 19
THAR 110 Acting I: Fundamentals Total Semester Credit Hours 120
THAR 135 Theatre Technology I
1
THAR 245 Critical Design Studies Complete six hours of International and Cultural Diversity
coursework. Courses may be used to satisfy other requirements.
THAR 302 Dramaturgy 2
Up to 12 hours of courses from MUSC 300-499, THAR 300-499, or
THAR 308 Stage Management and Arts
PERF 300-499 may be applied.
Administration
THAR 321 Collaborative Design Process
THAR 322 Collaborative Performing
General Degree Requirements:
Minimum 2.0 GPA overall and a minimum 2.0 GPA in major coursework.
THAR 328/ Japanese Traditional Performing
MUSC 328 Arts A grade of C or higher is required in all coursework within the major.
THAR 386/ Evolution of the American Musical
MUSC 386 18 hours of major coursework completed at Texas A&M.
THAR 407 Performing Literature. Complete 36 hours of upper division (300-400 level) hours in residence,
THAR 420 Directing Live Performance 12 hours of which must be completed in major coursework.
THAR 435 New Technology for Performance
Design Complete two PERF courses formally designated as writing intensive.
Performance Studies - Minor

THAR 445 Design as Performance
THAR 482 Topics in American Theatre and
Performance Performance Studies investigates traditional art forms such as music,
PERF Seminars theatre, and dance as well as a range of cultural expressions including
Select three from the following: 9 ritual, festivals, games and sports, parades, storytelling, clothing, social
PERF 450 Seminar in 20th-21st Century arts, technology, and mass media. The BA in Performance Studies
Performance offers a flexible curriculum that allows students the opportunity to
think independently and build a course work that supports individual
PERF 451 Seminar in Historical Performance
interests. Through performance in music and theatre, students develop
PERF 452 Seminar in Global Performance a commitment to the performing arts as socially engaged practice and
PERF 453 Seminar in Performance prepare for a wide variety of careers.
Ethnography
PERF 454 Seminar Performing the City Program Requirements
PERF 460 Seminar in Performance Theory
PERF 461 Seminar in Folklore Hours
College and University Requirements PERF 101 Introduction to Performance 3
Communication Studies
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 PERF 301 Performance in World Cultures 3
Select one of the following: 3 Select four from: 12
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature PERF 100 to 499 (p. 924)
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing Total Semester Credit Hours 18
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Minimum of 6 hours at 300- to 400-level.
Professions
Minimum 2.7 GPA.
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 Performance Technology - Minor
The Minor in Performance Technology is open to all majors and
provides students research experiences through interdisciplinary
technology-based performances. Required courses in the minor include
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 an introductory survey of essential concepts and skills (PERF 202) and
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 a capstone course in Intermedia Performance based on interdisciplinary
Language, philosophy and culture or Creative arts 3 collaboration (PERF 402). Additional courses in the minor are drawn
(p. 23) from the Music, Performance Studies, or Theatre Arts curricula focusing
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6 on advanced applications and analysis of technology in performance
including consideration of aural, visual, and human components; sensors
and actuators; data and programming; construction; and composition,
POLS 206 American National Government 3 design, improvisation, and devised performance.
1
541
Program Requirements study; and it deepens one’s sense of the meaning and variety of human
experience.
Required courses in the minor include an introductory survey of essential
concepts and skills (PERF 202) and a capstone course in Intermedia Toward these ends the program in philosophy at Texas A&M is structured
Performance based on interdisciplinary collaboration (PERF 402). to provide students with the skills necessary to appreciate more fully the
Additional courses in the minor are drawn from the Music, Performance central concerns of human existence and develop abilities in problem-
Studies, or Theatre Arts curricula focusing on advanced applications solving, communication, persuasion, writing, and critical thinking.
and analysis of technology in performance including consideration of
Students, along with parents and friends, often assume that the only
aural, visual, and human components; sensors and actuators; data and
undergraduates who major in philosophy are those who intend to pursue
programming; construction; and composition, design, improvisation, and
graduate degrees in philosophy, theology and law. The breadth of skills
devised performance. Students are encouraged to propose or apply for
developed, however, makes the study of philosophy appropriate for
unique performance and research experiences (PERF 483 and PERF 491)
students entering professional fields such as medicine, business and
in order to build their portfolios and better align their coursework with
education, and for those preparing for graduate work in the humanities or
their professional goals.
the social sciences.
It should be stressed that the non-academic value of a field of study
Hours
must not be viewed mainly in terms of its contribution to obtaining one’s
PERF 202 Introduction to Performance 3 first job after graduation. Students are understandably preoccupied
Technology with getting their first job, but even from a narrow vocational point of
PERF 402 Intermedia Performance 3 view it would be short-sighted to concentrate on that at the expense of
Select four of the following: 12 developing potential for success and advancement once hired. Factors
MUSC 316 Music and Technology leading to initial employment are not necessarily those that lead to
promotions or beyond a first position. This is so because the needs of
MUSC 317 Recording and the Producer
many employers alter with changes in social and economic patterns. It is
MUSC 491 Research
therefore crucial to see beyond the specifics of a job description.
PERF 318/ Electronic Composition
MUSC 318 As this suggests, there are people trained in philosophy in just about
PERF 483 Performance Practicum every field. They have gone into not only such professions as teaching,
medicine, and law, but also into computer science, management,
PERF 491 Research
publishing, sales, government service, criminal justice, public relations,
THAR 435 New Technology for Performance
and other fields.
Design
THAR 445 Design as Performance Majors
THAR 491 Research
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (p. 541)
A minimum of six semester credit hours must be at the 300-400 level.

Minors
• Philosophy Minor (p. 542)
The capstone course, PERF 402, allows students to integrate and apply

Certificates
knowledge and skills pertaining to technology-based performance in • Philosophy Pre-Law Certificate (p. 542)
interdisciplinary collaborative projects.
Philosophy - BA
Department of Philosophy and The program in philosophy at Texas A&M is structured to provide
Humanities students with the skills necessary to appreciate more fully the
central concerns of humans existence and develop abilities in problem-
The Greek philosopher Socrates once said that the unexamined life is
solving, communication, persuasion, writing and critical thinking. In
not worth living. For more than 2,000 years, philosophy has been the
essence, the study of Philosophy is what college is all about: engaging
source of the most intensely reflective, influential and argued versions
with topics that matter; cultivating skills that will carry you the rest of
of that examination. The concerns of philosophy range from the arts,
your life.
the methods and foundations of the sciences, politics, education, and
religion to the complex questions relating to the meaning of reality, truth,
values and the significance of human history. The study of philosophy is
an essential dimension of a well-educated person. Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Philosophy seeks to establish standards of evidence, provide rational
methods of resolving conflicts, and create techniques for evaluating
ideas and arguments. Philosophy develops the capacity to see the world PHIL 111 Contemporary Moral Issues
from the perspectives of other individuals and other cultures; it enhances PHIL 205 Technology and Human Values
one’s ability to perceive the relationships among the various fields of PHIL 208 Philosophy of Education
PHIL 251 Introduction to Philosophy
542 Philosophy - Minor
PHIL 252/ Introduction to Hip-Hop Philosophy 30 credits minimum. A grade of C or higher is required for a course to be
AFST 252 counted in the major field.
PHIL 283 Latin American Philosophy
Select one of the following: 3 Philosophy - Minor
HUMA 304/ Indian and Oriental Religions The Department of Philosophy and Humanities offers a minor in
RELS 304 Philosophy.
PHIL 410 Classical Philosophy
PHIL 411 Medieval Philosophy Program Requirements
PHIL 414 Nineteenth Century Philosophy Hours
PHIL 415 American Philosophy PHIL 300 to 499 (p. 928) 3-15
PHIL 416 Recent British and American PHIL 100 to 299 (p. 928)
1
0-6
Philosophy
PHIL 417 Phenomenology
1
PHIL 418 Existentialism Up to six semester credit hours may be selected from PHIL 100 -
PHIL 412 Seventeenth-Century Philosophy 3 PHIL 299 (p. 928).
or PHIL 413 or Eighteenth-Century Philosophy
1
Philosophy electives (p. 928) 18
Philosophy Pre-Law - Certificate
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic 3 The Department of Philosophy offers a Pre-law Certificate that is
primarily guided by the published recommendations of the American Bar
POLS 206 American National Government 3 1
Association (A.B.A.). The A.B.A. encourages prospective law students to
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 pursue classes that cultivate a set of skills that will enhance the study
Select one of the following: 3 of law. The study of philosophy lends itself to the development these
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature recommended skills. To this end, Philosophy’s Pre-law Certification
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing requires that students take classes that typically cultivate the A.B.A’s
recommended skill set:
COMM 205 Communication for Technical 1. Problem Solving involves “courses and other experiences that
Professions will engage [students] in critical thinking about important issues,
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate challenge ... beliefs and improve ... tolerance for uncertainty and
1
2
6 criticism.”
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 2. Critical Reading involves “close reading and critical analysis of
1
3 complex textual material.”
Electives 22
3. Writing and Editing involves “preparing original pieces of substantial
length and revising written work in response to constructive criticism.
[...] Language is the most important tool of a lawyer, and lawyers
4
Life and Physical Sciences (p. 22) 9 must learn how to express themselves clearly and concisely.”
1
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 4. Oral Communication and Listening involves “the ability to speak
5 1
Mathematics (p. 22) 3 clearly and persuasively... and excellent listening skills.”
6
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 5. Research involves “undertaking a project that requires significant
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6 library research and the analysis of large amounts of information
1
Select one of the following: 3 obtained from that research.”
6
Creative arts (p. 24) The Certification requires students to take 12 hours of classes, one of
6
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) which is an introduction to logic and 9 of which are at the 300-400 level.
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 Students must complete at least one Philosophy class that is writing
intensive.
1
Any six PHIL courses to be chosen in consultation with an advisor. At 1
least four of the courses must be 300-400 level. http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/
2 pre_law.html
Courses only in U.S. History.
3
Any 22 courses, including PHIL courses; minor hours are included.
4
Select any course with the KLPS attribute.
5
Select any course with the KMTH attribute. Code Title Semester Credit
6 Hours
Any course with the specified attribute, except PHIL 100-499.
Select one from: 3
543
PHIL 332 Social and Political Philosophy Courses range from the study of Greek antiquity to contemporary political
PHIL 334 Philosophy of Law ideologies.
Select one from: 3 Public Administration and Policy

PHIL 485 Directed Studies
This area of political science encompasses the study of public
PHIL 491 Research
administration and the role of public policy in American politics. Study in
PHIL 497 Independent Honors Studies
1
this area will provide the student with the opportunity to understand the
PHIL 300 to 499 (p. 928) fundamentals of administration within a political environment. Courses
PHIL 300 to 499 (p. 928) 3 are offered in bureaucracy and administration, state and local finance,
Total Semester Credit Hours 12 urban administration, and government and the economy.
1 Political Methodology
Must be any course with a 'W' designation.
These courses introduce students to scientific research design,
Department of Political Science statistical analysis, and game theory.
Political science is a social science that investigates collective decision- Race and Ethnic Politics
making. It is concerned with governments, individuals’ attitudes and
choices, and the interactions between governing institutions and mass These courses provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the
behavior. Among other things, political science addresses power, role of diversity in politics.
authority, influence, identity, ethics, law, liberty, justice, wealth, and
5-Year Degree Programs
violence.
The Political Science Department offers a joint degree program in
The study of political science introduces students to a powerful set of
conjunction with the Bush School of Government and Public Service.
analytical tools for understanding interactions within and among groups
This program enables students to receive either a B.A. or B.S. in political
of people. These include systematic knowledge of recurring patterns and
science and a Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA)
problems in political life and methods for collecting and analyzing data
degree in five years.
and other forms of evidence. Studying political science also cultivates
critical thinking and effective communication and prepares students for The Political Science Department also offers a joint degree program in
active citizenship, professional success, and lifelong learning. conjunction with the University of Essex. This program enables students
to receive either a B.A. or B.S. in political science and a Master of Arts or
Undergraduate Courses
a Master of Science in Political Science in four and a half years.
The Department of Political Science offers courses in all facets of the
Honors Program
discipline: American Politics, International Relations, Comparative
Politics, Political Theory, Political Methodology, Public Administration The Department of Political Science participates actively in the University
and Policy, and Race and Ethnic Politics. honors program. Honors courses are available in all areas of political
science. In addition, students may graduate with honors distinction in
American Politics
political science. Honor students also are offered individual instruction
American politics involves the study of the institutions of national under POLS 497. Students interested in the Department’s Honors
government, law, mass political behavior, elections, political Program should contact the Political Science Undergraduate Programs
communication and media, interest groups, political parties, state and Office.
local governments, urban politics, and identity in politics in the United
Teacher Certification
States.
Students desiring certification to teach civics or government in
International Relations
secondary schools in Texas must meet special additional requirements.
International relations involve the study of relations between the
More complete information on requirements for teacher certification may
governments of the world. Courses are offered in world politics, American
be found in the College of Education and Human Development section
foreign relations, and national security policy.
under secondary certification.
Comparative Politics
Faculty
This area of political science allows students to develop an in-depth
Baer, Judith A, Professor
understanding of foreign governments and politics. Courses are
Political Science
offered in European governments, Latin American governments, Asian
governments, Russia and the former Soviet states, and in the politics of
inequality and globalization. Betz, Timm L, Assistant Professor
Political Science
Political Theory
The study of political theory provides students with an understanding
of the fundamental relationships between governments and people.
544 Department of Political Science
Bond, Jon R, Professor Kaya, Ruchan, Visiting Assistant Professor

Political Science Political Science
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1978 PHD, University of Florida, 2014
Bragg, Belinda L, Lecturer Kellstedt, Paul M, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006 PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1996
Cheibub, Jose A, Professor Koch, Michael T, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Chicago, 1994 PHD, University of California, Davis, 2002
Clark, William, Professor Li, Quan, Professor

PHD, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 1994 PHD, Florida State University, 1998
Conway, Nicholas D, Lecturer Lim, Phaik S, Senior Lecturer

JD, Indiana University School of Law Bloomington, 2003 PHD, University of Houston, 2003
Cook, Scott J, Assistant Professor Lipsmeyer, Christine S, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Pittsburgh, 2014 PHD, Vanderbilt University, 1999
Edwards, George C, Distinguished Professor Nederman, Cary J, Professor

PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1973 PHD, York University, 1983
Ellis, Lisa D, Lecturer O'Brien, Diana Z, Associate Professor

MFA, Columbia College Chicago, 2007 PHD, Washington University in St. Louis, 2012
Escobar-Lemmon, Maria, Professor O'Hearn, Denis A, Professor

PHD, The University of Arizona, 2000 PHD, University of Michigan, 1988
Fortunato, David, Assistant Professor Ogden, Benjamin, Assistant Professor

PHD, Rice University, 2012 PHD, Boston University, 2016
Fuhrmann, Matthew C, Professor Pacek, Alexander C, Professor

PHD, University of Georgia, 2008 PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1991
Fulton, Sarah A, Associate Professor Palmer, Erica O, Assistant Professor

PHD, University of California, Davis, 2006 PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2010
Geva, Nehemia, Associate Professor Perry, Brittany N, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, The Ohio State University, 1977 PHD, Duke University, 2013
Harmel, Robert, Professor Pond, Amy, Assistant Professor

PHD, Northwestern University, 1977 PHD, University of Michigan, 2015
Hollenbach, Florian M, Assistant Professor Rainey, Robert C, Assistant Professor

PHD, Duke University, 2015 PHD, Florida State University, 2013
Jo, Hyeran, Associate Professor Ramasubramanian, Srividya, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Michigan, 2008 PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2004
545
Rice, Mitchell F, Professor

Political Science
Political Science - BA
PHD, Claremont Graduate School, 1976 The Department of Political Science offers a Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science. The B.A. degree program offers a strong liberal arts curriculum
Robertson, John D, Professor
aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of politics along with
Political Science
essential training in social science research methods, developing habits
of critical thinking, and enhancing students' written, verbal, and visual
Roblyer, Dwight A, Lecturer communications skills.
Political Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009 Program Requirements
Rogers, James R., Associate Professor Code Title Semester Credit
Political Science Hours
PHD, University of Iowa, 1994 POLS 200 Foundations of Political Science 3
Smith, Jason M, Instructional Assistant Professor
Political Science
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2009 POLS 209 Introduction to Political Science 3
1
Research
Tarar, Ahmer S, Associate Professor Select three of the following: 9
Political Science POLS 203 Introduction to Political Theory
PHD, University of Rochester, 2003
Taylor, Michelle M, Professor POLS 231 Introduction to World Politics
Political Science POLS 233 Politics and Policy in the United
PHD, Rice University, 1990 States
Political Science electives (p. 936) 15
Teodoro, Manuel P, Associate Professor
Political Science College and University Requirements
PHD, University of Michigan, 2007 ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
Tucker, Harvey J, Professor
Political Science
PHD, Indiana University, 1977 ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
Turner, Ian R, Assistant Professor
Political Science
Professions
PHD, Washington University in St. Louis, 2015
Ura, Joseph D, Associate Professor Literature in English (p. 465) 6
Political Science Foreign language (p. 465) 14
PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006 2
Von Vacano, Diego A, Associate Professor Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
Political Science Creative arts (p. 24) 3
PHD, Princeton University, 2003 Language, philosophy, and culture or creative arts 3
(p. 23)
Whitten, Guy D, Professor
Political Science Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
3
PHD, University of Rochester, 1994 Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6
Wood, Billy D, Professor 4
Political Science 3
PHD, University of Houston, 1987 Free electives 22
Majors 1
Students must complete this course before taking more than six
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (p. 545) hours of 300- or 400-level courses in Political Science.
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Master of Public Service and 2
At least 3 hours must be in MATH
Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 546) except MATH 102, MATH 150, MATH 167, MATH 365, and MATH 366.
• Bachelor of Science in Political Science (p. 546) Three hours may be PHIL 240.
3
• Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Master of Public Service POLS 100-POLS 499 (p. 936) cannot be used to fulfill this
and Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 547) requirement.
546 Political Science - 5-Year Bachelor of Arts/Master of Public Service Administration
4
Course may be used to satisfy any other requirement. Language, philosophy, and culture or creative arts 3
(p. 23)
No more than 36 credits in political science may be applied to the degree. Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
3
A grade of C or better is required for a course to be counted in the major Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6
field. American history (p. 25) 6
4
Other courses may qualify for the college and university requirements. 3
Free electives 22
Student should consult the approved list of courses in the Undergraduate
Student Services Office in the College of Liberal Arts. No course can be Total Semester Credit Hours 120
counted in more than one category.
1
Political Science - 5-Year Bachelor 2

hours of 300- or 400-level courses in Political Science.
At least 3 hours must be in MATH
of Arts/Master of Public Service except MATH 102, MATH 150, MATH 167, MATH 365, and MATH 366.
Administration 3
Three hours may be PHIL 240.
POLS 100-POLS 499 (p. 936) cannot be used to fulfill this
Students admitted into this program will be enrolled in Bush School requirement.
4
graduate courses with an undergraduate classification for the fall of Course may be used to satisfy any other requirement.
their fourth year and will be re-classified as degree seeking master’s
degree students upon completing 120 credit hours, typically in the No more than 36 credits in political science may be applied to the degree.
following semester. These credit hours must include all specific course
A grade of C or better is required for a course to be counted in the major
prerequisites for a baccalaureate degree in Political Science, as well as
field.
the courses required by the College of Liberal Arts and by Texas A&M
University for an undergraduate degree. Students will be required to Other courses may qualify for the college and university requirements.
complete the same two-year, 48 hour curriculum as other students Student should consult the approved list of courses in the Undergraduate
admitted to the Bush School’s MPSA program. Student Services Office in the College of Liberal Arts. No course can be
Students are reclassified as degree seeking master's students upon
Hours
POLS 200 Foundations of Political Science 3 See the MPSA program in the Graduate and Professional Catalog for
POLS 206 American National Government 3 MPSA requirements.
Political Science - BS
POLS 209 Introduction to Political Science 3
1
Research The Department of Political Science offers a Bachelor of Science in
Select three of the following: 9 Political Science. The B.S. program emphasizes building skills in social
POLS 203 Introduction to Political Theory science research and data analysis while gaining a better understanding
POLS 229 Introduction to Comparative Politics of politics, developing habits of critical thinking, and enhancing students'
written, verbal, and visual communications skills.
POLS 231 Introduction to World Politics
POLS 233 Politics and Policy in the United
States
Political Science electives (p. 936) 15 Code Title Semester Credit
College and University Requirements Hours
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 POLS 200 Foundations of Political Science 3
Select one of the following: 3 POLS 206 American National Government 3
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing POLS 209 Introduction to Political Science 3

1
Research
Professions POLS 203 Introduction to Political Theory
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate POLS 229 Introduction to Comparative Politics
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 POLS 231 Introduction to World Politics
Foreign language (p. 465) 14 POLS 233 Politics and Policy in the United

2 States
Political science electives (p. 936) 15
POLS 309 Polimetrics 3
547
Foreign language (p. 465) 8 A grade of C or better is required for a course to be counted in the major
Select one of the following: 3-4 field.
POLS 308 Game Theoretic Methods in Other courses may qualify for the college and university requirements.
Political Science Student should consult the approved list of courses in the Undergraduate
STAT 307 Sample Survey Techniques Student Services Office in the College of Liberal Arts. No course can be
ECON 449 Economics of Decision-Making counted in more than one category.
Strategy
ECON 459 Games and Economic Behavior Political Science - 5-Year Bachelor
of Science/Master of Public Service
Concepts and Programming Administration
Students admitted into this program will be enrolled in Bush School
graduate courses with an undergraduate classification for the fall of
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 their fourth year and will be re-classified as degree seeking master’s
Select one of the following: 3 degree students upon completing 120 credit hours, typically in the
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature following semester. These credit hours must include all specific course
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing prerequisites for a baccalaureate degree in Political Science, as well as
the courses required by the College of Liberal Arts and by Texas A&M
University for an undergraduate degree. Students will be required to
COMM 205 Communication for Technical complete the same two-year, 48 hour curriculum as other students
Professions admitted to the Bush School’s MPSA program.
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 Program Requirements
Mathematics
Select one of the following options: 9 Hours
Option 1: POLS 200 Foundations of Political Science 3
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic POLS 206 American National Government 3
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
MATH 142 Business Calculus POLS 209 Introduction to Political Science 3
1
Option 2: Research
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic Select three of the following: 9
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I POLS 203 Introduction to Political Theory
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II POLS 229 Introduction to Comparative Politics
Option 3: POLS 231 Introduction to World Politics
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic POLS 233 Politics and Policy in the United
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus States
MATH 172 Calculus Political science electives (p. 936) 15
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 POLS 309 Polimetrics 3
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 Foreign language (p. 465) 8
Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3 Select one of the following: 3-4
(p. 23) POLS 308 Game Theoretic Methods in
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 Political Science
2 STAT 307 Sample Survey Techniques
American history (p. 25) 6 ECON 449 Economics of Decision-Making
3 Strategy
Free electives
2
19 ECON 459 Games and Economic Behavior
1 Concepts and Programming
hours of 300- or 400-level courses in Political Science. CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C
2
POLS 100-POLS 499 (p. 936) cannot fulfill this requirement. College and University Requirements
3
Course may be used to satisfy any other requirement. ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
No more than 39 credits in political science may be applied to the degree.
548 Department of Psychology
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing ability to use scientific methods to answer questions about human
COMM 203 Public Speaking behavior. Students are prepared to enter a variety of graduate and
professional programs in psychology and related fields (such as law,
medical school), as well as to enter entry-level employment in a number
Professions
of fields (such as business, human resources).
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 BA/BS Degrees: Students majoring in psychology may earn either the
Mathematics Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. The psychology course
requirements for the two degrees are identical; they differ with respect to
Select one of the following options: 9
the requirements in other disciplines. For example, the BA degree requires
Option 1:
courses in a foreign language and extra humanities hours, whereas
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic the BS degree requires additional hours in the physical and biological
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics sciences. The two degrees are offered to allow students to complete
MATH 142 Business Calculus their non-psychology course of study in fields of greatest interest to
them. Thus, students who have stronger interests in the natural and
Option 2:
life sciences should pursue the BS degree, whereas those with stronger
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic
interests in foreign language and the humanities should pursue the BA
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I degree.
Both degrees provide students with the necessary curriculum
Option 3:
requirements to pursue graduate study in psychology in most
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic
institutions, as well as other professional fields such as law. Students
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus planning to apply to medical school or other physical health professional
MATH 172 Calculus programs are advised to select the BS degree program.
Honors: Students who qualify for the University Honors Program should
contact the Department of Psychology about the department’s own
Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3 honors program which places an emphasis on small classes and
(p. 23) independent research experience.
2 Minors: A non-psychology minor is optional for psychology majors.
If chosen, a minor must consist of 15–18 credit hours, no more than
3
9 of which may be lower division and must be declared before the
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) student completes 90 credit hours. No more than 6 hours from the
2
Free electives 19 minor may be used to fulfill other Core requirements. A grade of C or
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 higher is required if a course is to be counted in the major or minor
field. A psychology minor is available for non-psychology majors (see
1
Students must complete this course before taking more than six below). A neuroscience minor is available to both psychology and non-
hours of 300- or 400-level courses in Political Science. psychology majors. For more information, visit the Neuroscience website
2
POLS 100-POLS 499 (p. 936) cannot fulfill this requirement. (http://tamin.tamu.edu/undergrad/minor). For more information about
3 Psychology undergraduate programs, please visit the Department of
Course may be used to satisfy any other requirement.
Psychology website (http://psychology.tamu.edu) .
No more than 39 credits in political science may be applied to the degree.
Faculty
A grade of C or better is required for a course to be counted in the major
Alexander-Packard, Gerianne, Professor
field.
Psychology
Other courses may qualify for the college and university requirements. PHD, McGill University, 1991
Student should consult the approved list of courses in the Undergraduate
Anderson, Brian A, Assistant Professor
Student Services Office in the College of Liberal Arts. No course can be
Psychology
Students are reclassified as degree seeking master's students upon
Arthur, Winfred E, Professor
Psychology
See the MPSA program in the Graduate Catalog for MPSA requirements. PHD, The University of Akron, 1988
Balsis, Stephen M, Associate Professor
Psychology
PHD, Washington University in St. Louis, 2008
Psychology majors receive a rigorous program of undergraduate
education and training that encourages critical thinking, lifelong learning, Barnhardt, Terrence M, Instructional Associate Professor
and the analysis and integration of information about individuals and Psychology
groups of people. The curriculum leading to a degree in psychology PHD, The University of Arizona, 1993
provides students with an understanding of human behavior and the
549
Bergman, Mindy E, Professor Hicks, Joshua A, Associate Professor

Psychology Psychology
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001 PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2009
Bernard, Jessica A, Assistant Professor Lench, Heather C, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Michigan, 2012 PHD, University of California, Irvine, 2007
Bodden, Jack L, Lecturer Leunes, Arnold D, Senior Professor

PHD, The Ohio State University, 1969 EDD, North Texas State College, 1969
Bolanos, Carlos A, Associate Professor MacNamara, Annmarie E, Assistant Professor

PHD, Northeastern University, 2000 PHD, Stony Brook University, 2013
MFA, Glasgow School of Art, 2006
Bolger, Patrick A, Instructional Assistant Professor
Psychology Maren, Stephen A, Professor
PHD, University of Arizona, 2016 Psychology
Brooker, Rebecca, Assistant Professor
Psychology Meagher, Mary W, Professor
PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2011 Psychology
Carter Sowell, Adrienne R, Associate Professor
Psychology Miner, Kathi N, Associate Professor
PHD, Purdue University, 2010 Psychology
Dawson Mathur, Vani A, Assistant Professor
Psychology Morey, Leslie C, Professor
PHD, Northwestern University, 2012 Psychology
Donnellan, Michael B, Professor
Psychology Moscarello, Justin M, Assistant Professor
PHD, University of California, Davis, 2001 Psychology
PHD, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2010
Edens, John F, Professor
Psychology Nagaya, Naomi, Research Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996 Psychology
Edens, Pamela S, Lecturer
Psychology Orr, Joseph M, Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997 Psychology
Eitan, Shoshana, Associate Professor
Psychology Packard, Mark G, Professor
PHD, Weizmann Institute of Science, 1997 Psychology
PHD, McGill University, 1991
Fields, Sherecce A, Associate Professor
Psychology Payne, Stephanie C, Professor
PHD, University of South Florida, 2008 Psychology
PHD, George Mason University, 2000
Geraci, Lisa D, Professor
Psychology Rholes, William S, Professor
PHD, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2001 Psychology
Grau, James W, Professor
Psychology Sabat, Isaac E, Assistant Professor
PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 1985 Psychology
PHD, George Mason University, 2016
Heffer, Robert W, Clinical Professor
Psychology Salter, Phia S, Associate Professor
PHD, Louisiana State University, 1988 Psychology
PHD, University of Kansas, 2010
550 Psychology - BA
Samuelson, Charles D, Associate Professor Majors

Psychology
PHD, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1986 • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (p. 550)
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (p. 551)
Schlegel, Rebecca J, Associate Professor
Psychology Minors
PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2009
• Psychology Minor (p. 552)
Schmeichel, Brandon J, Professor
Psychology Certificates
PHD, Florida State University, 2005
• Applied Behavioral Health Certificate (p. 552)
Schumacher, Jay S, Lecturer • Healthy Development Certificate (p. 553)
Psychology • Psychology of Diversity Certificate (p. 553)
• Work and Organizations Certificate (p. 553)
Smallman, Rachel E, Assistant Professor
Psychology Psychology - BA
The Department of Psychology offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Smith, Rachel J, Assistant Professor Students interested in studying human behavior, with a humanities-
Psychology oriented supporting curriculum, would pursue a BA degree. The BA can
PHD, University of Pennsylvania, 2008 successfully prepare students interested in graduate and professional
programs that stress a humanities background (e.g., counseling, social
Smith, Steven M, Professor work, management, law), as well as students interested in employment in
Psychology business or applied psychology.
Snyder, Douglas K, Professor

Psychology Code Title Semester Credit
PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1978 Hours
1
Stagner, Brian H, Clinical Professor
Psychology PSYC 301 Elementary Statistics for 4
2
PHD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1982 Psychology
PSYC 302 Research Methods and Design in 4
Vaid, Jyotsna, Professor Psychology
2
Psychology
PHD, McGill University, 1982
PSYC 306 Abnormal Psychology
Van Widenfelt, Brigit M, Clinical Assistant Professor PSYC 307 Developmental Psychology
Psychology PSYC 315 Social Psychology
PHD, The Catholic University of America, 1995
PSYC 319 History and Systems of Psychology
Vess, Matthew, Professor PSYC 330 Personality
Psychology PSYC 352 Organizational Psychology
PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2010 Select two of the following: 6
Wellman, Paul J, Professor PSYC 311/ Psychology of Animal Behavior

Psychology NRSC 311
PHD, Iowa State University, 1980 PSYC 320/ Sensation-Perception
NRSC 320
Wilcox, Teresa G, Professor PSYC 333/ Biology of Psychological Disorders
Psychology NRSC 333
PHD, The University of Arizona, 1993
PSYC 335/ Physiological Psychology
Worthy, Darrell A, Associate Professor NRSC 335
Psychology PSYC 340/ Psychology of Learning
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2010 NRSC 340
PSYC 345 Human Cognitive Processes
Yamauchi, Takashi, Associate Professor
Psychology
PHD, Columbia University, 1997 PSYC 206/ Black Psychology
AFST 206
PSYC 208/ Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Minority
AFST 208 Experience
551
4
PSYC 209/ Psychology of Culture and Diversity Courses must have KMTH attribute. Note that MATH 167 is not an
AFST 209 accepted KMTH course in this degree program.
5
PSYC 210/ Psychological Aspects of Human Courses in psychology may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
WGST 210 Sexuality 6
PSYC 300/ Psychology of Women 7
No more than 9 hours of any combination of military science, naval
WGST 300 science, aerospace studies and physical activity may be counted. A
PSYC 303 Psychology of Women of Color minor field of study may fulfill this requirement, but a minor is not
PSYC 432 Diversity and Inclusion in required.
8
Organizations Up to 6 hours in PSYC 100-499 are permitted.
3
Psychology electives (p. 943) 9
A grade of C or higher is required if a course is to be counted in the major
field. A student must complete a minimum of 36 hours of 300- and 400-
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 level courses at Texas A&M.
or ENGL 203 or Writing about Literature
Foreign Language (p. 465) 14 A non-psychology minor is optional for psychology majors. If chosen, a
4
Select two of the following: 6 minor must consist of 15–18 credit hours, no more than 9 of which may
Select one from the following: be lower division and must be declared before the student completes 90
credit hours. No more than 6 hours from the minor may be used to fulfill
other Core requirements. A grade of C or higher is required if a course is
to be counted in the major or minor field.
Social Sciences
Mathematics II
Psychology - BS
Select one from the following: The Department of Psychology offers a Bachelor of Science in
MATH 142 Business Calculus Psychology. Students interested in studying human behavior, with a
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus science-oriented supporting curriculum, would pursue a BS degree. The
BS can successfully prepare students interested in further study in a
science-oriented psychology graduate program (such as neuroscience)
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I or medical school, or other health-related graduate and professional
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus programs (e.g., pharmacy, physical therapy), as well as students
Select one from the following: interested in entry-level positions in business or applied psychology.
MATH 172 Calculus Code Title Semester Credit
Select from the following: Hours
1
MATH 150 Functions, Trigonometry and Linear PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3
Systems PSYC 301 Elementary Statistics for 4
2
Select from the following: Psychology
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic PSYC 302 Research Methods and Design in 4
2
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 Psychology
Language, philosophy and culture and Creative 12 Select two of the following: 6
arts (p. 465) PSYC 306 Abnormal Psychology
5 PSYC 307 Developmental Psychology
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 PSYC 315 Social Psychology
American history (p. 25) 6 PSYC 319 History and Systems of Psychology
POLS 206 American National Government 3 PSYC 330 Personality
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 PSYC 352 Organizational Psychology
6 Select two of the following: 6
7,8 PSYC 311/ Psychology of Animal Behavior
Electives 14
NRSC 311
PSYC 320/ Sensation-Perception
1 NRSC 320
Enrollment freshman year is strongly recommended.
2 PSYC 333/ Biology of Psychological Disorders
Enrollment sophomore year is strongly recommended.
3 NRSC 333
No more than a combined maximum of 6 hours of PSYC 484,
PSYC 485, or PSYC 485H are permitted. PSYC 335/ Physiological Psychology
NRSC 335
552 Psychology - Minor
7,8
PSYC 340/ Psychology of Learning Electives 19
NRSC 340 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
PSYC 345 Human Cognitive Processes
1
Select one of the following: 3 Enrollment freshman year is strongly recommended.
2
PSYC 206/ Black Psychology Enrollment sophomore year is strongly recommended.
3
AFST 206 No more than a combined maximum of 6 hours of PSYC 484,
PSYC 208/ Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Minority PSYC 485, or PSYC 485H are permitted.
4
AFST 208 Experience Courses must have KMTH attribute. Note that MATH 167 is not an
PSYC 209/ Psychology of Culture and Diversity accepted KMTH course in this degree program.
5
AFST 209 Courses in psychology may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
6
PSYC 210/ Psychological Aspects of Human Course may be used to satisfy any other requirement.
WGST 210 Sexuality 7
No more than 9 hours of any combination of military science, naval
PSYC 300/ Psychology of Women science, aerospace studies and physical activity may be counted. A
WGST 300 minor field of study may fulfill this requirement, but a minor is not
PSYC 303 Psychology of Women of Color required.
8
PSYC 432 Diversity and Inclusion in Up to 6 hours in PSYC 100-499 are permitted.
Organizations
3 A grade of C or higher is required if a course is to be counted in the major
Psychology electives (p. 943) 9
field.
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 No course can be counted in more than one category.
A non-psychology minor is optional for psychology majors. If chosen, a
or ENGL 203 or Writing about Literature minor must consist of 15–18 credit hours, no more than 9 of which may
4
Select two of the following: 6 be lower division and must be declared before the student completes 90
Select one from the following: credit hours. No more than 6 hours from the minor may be used to fulfill
MATH 141 Finite Mathematics other Core requirements. A grade of C or higher is required if a course is
to be counted in the major or minor field.
Psychology - Minor
Social Sciences
Mathematics II A Psychology minor is available for non-psychology majors. The minor
Select one from the following: must be declared before the student has completed 90 credit hours.
MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts—Calculus Program Requirements
MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences Code Title Semester Credit
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I Hours
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3
1,2
Select one from the following: PSYC 200 to 499 (p. 943) 3
1,2
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II PSYC 300 to 499 (p. 943) 9
MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences Total Semester Credit Hours 15
MATH 172 Calculus
1
Select from the following: Only 3 total hours from PSYC 484, PSYC 485 and PSYC 491 can
count toward the minor.
MATH 150 Functions, Trigonometry and Linear 2
Systems Registration in PSYC 301 and PSYC 302 is limited to PSYC majors
only.
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic At least 9 semester credit hours of PYSC courses above the 200-level
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 must be taken at Texas A&M.
Language, philosophy and culture and Creative 9
arts (p. 465)
Applied Behavioral Health -

5
6
Certificate
Overview
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 The Department of Psychology offers an Applied Behavioral Health
Certificate.
553
Program Requirements Select three of the following: 9

PSYC 206/ Black Psychology
Code Title Semester Credit AFST 206
Hours
PSYC 306 Abnormal Psychology 3 AFST 208 Experience
PSYC 307 Developmental Psychology 3 PSYC 209/ Psychology of Culture and Diversity
Select three of the following: 9 AFST 209
PSYC 305 Psychology of Adjustment PSYC 210/ Psychological Aspects of Human
PSYC 336/ Drugs and Behavior WGST 210 Sexuality
NRSC 336 PSYC 300/ Psychology of Women
PSYC 360/ Health Psychology and Behavioral WGST 300
NRSC 360 Medicine PSYC 303 Psychology of Women of Color
PSYC 414 Behavior Principles PSYC 432 Diversity and Inclusion in
PSYC 450 Clinical Psychology Organizations
PSYC 470 Psychological Testing and Total Semester Credit Hours 15
Measurement
Students must earn an average grade of "B" or better across certificate
courses.
courses. Work and Organizations - Certificate
Healthy Development - Certificate Overview
The Department of Psychology offers a Work and Organizations
Overview Certificate.
The Department of Psychology offers a Healthy Development Certificate.
Program Requirements Code Title Semester Credit
Code Title Semester Credit Hours
Hours PSYC 315 Social Psychology 3
PSYC 307 Developmental Psychology 3 PSYC 330 Personality 3
PSYC 315 Social Psychology 3 Select three of the following: 9
Select two of the following: 6 PSYC 304 Psychology of Sport and Physical
PSYC 323 Psychology of Adolescence Activity
PSYC 365 Psychology of Aging PSYC 352 Organizational Psychology
PSYC 407 Behavioral Disorders of Children PSYC 353 Personnel Psychology
Select one of the following: 3 PSYC 354 Conflict and Negotiation
PSYC 305 Psychology of Adjustment PSYC 432 Diversity and Inclusion in
Organizations
PSYC 414 Behavior Principles
PSYC 470 Psychological Testing and
PSYC 450 Clinical Psychology
Measurement
courses.
courses.
Psychology of Diversity - Certificate Department of Sociology

Overview The Department of Sociology supports a diverse community of faculty,
The Department of Psychology offers a Psychology of Diversity staff and students working together to research and address real world
Certificate. social issues and problems. Faculty offer courses in race and ethnicity,
social class, gender, popular culture, social psychology, organizations,
Program Requirements community, environment, criminology, religion, global sociology, medical
sociology, demography, and gerontology, among others. Some courses
Code Title Semester Credit include hands-on service-learning opportunities in which students
Hours connect service and/or research in the community with course material.
PSYC 315 Social Psychology 3 To further complement our courses in these and other areas of sociology,
PSYC 345 Human Cognitive Processes 3 students have opportunities to work one-on-one with professors engaged
554 Department of Sociology
in sociological research. For sociology majors seeking to enter applied Hernandez, Alexander A, Instructional Assistant Professor
fields, we have a highly praised internship program that offers practical Sociology
experience in community nonprofit organizations, government agencies, PHD, Boston College, 2014
and businesses.
Howard, Daniel L, Professor
Sociological training prepares students for graduate school and/or Sociology
employment in a variety of occupations. Employers increasingly look for PHD, Vanderbilt University, 1992
job candidates to have the critical thinking, writing, and research skills
students will develop in our program. Sociology coursework provides Jewell, Joseph O, Associate Professor
students with the ability to live and work effectively in a diverse and Sociology
global society by better understanding social diversity, cultural trends, PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1998
inequalities, organizational behavior, and community and world events.
Keith, Verna M, Professor
Sociology provides an excellent background for students wishing to
Sociology
enter into the helping professions like social services, ministry, nursing,
teaching, and law enforcement, and it provides an outstanding foundation
for law, marketing, human resources, journalism, government, business Lakkimsetti, Chaitanya, Assistant Professor
management, and entrepreneurialism. Sociology
Faculty
Linneman, Judith A, Instructional Associate Professor
Amaral, Ernesto, Assistant Professor Sociology
Sociology PHD, Iowa State University, 1985
Mackin, Robert S, Instructional Associate Professor
Burk, James S, Professor Emeritus Sociology
Sociology PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1998
May, Reuben A, Professor
Campbell, Mary E, Associate Professor Sociology
Sociology PHD, University of Chicago, 1996
McIntosh, William A, Professor
Cohn, Samuel R, Professor Sociology
Sociology PHD, Iowa State University, 1975
Mestrovic, Stjepan G, Professor
Dietrich, Katheryn A, Instructional Associate Professor Sociology
Sociology PHD, Syracuse University, 1982
Moore, Wendy A, Associate Professor
Eason, John M, Associate Professor Sociology
Sociology PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2005
Morris, Theresa M, Associate Professor
Feagin, Joe R, Professor Sociology
Sociology PHD, Texas A&M University, 2000
Murguia, Edward, Professor
Fossett, Mark A, Professor Sociology
Sociology PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1978
Pals, Heili, Assistant Professor
Foster, Holly A, Professor Sociology
Sociology PHD, Stanford University, 2006
Plankey Videla, Nancy B, Associate Professor
Gatson, Sarah N, Associate Professor Sociology
Sociology PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1998
PHD, Northwestern University, 1999
Poston, Dudley L, Senior Professor
Goldsmith, Patrick A, Associate Professor Sociology
Sociology PHD, University of Oregon, 1968
PHD, University Of Arizona, 1999
555
Prechel, Harland N, Professor COMM 203 Public Speaking

Sociology COMM 205 Communication for Technical
PHD, University of Kansas, 1986 Professions
Sakamoto, Arthur, Professor COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate

Sociology Literature in English (p. 465) 6
PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1988 Foreign language (p. 465) 14
Sell, Jane A, Professor
Sociology Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
PHD, Washington State University, 1979 Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
Suzuki, Kazuko, Associate Professor
Sociology
(p. 23)
PHD, Princeton University, 2003 2
Thornton, Patricia H, Professor American history (p. 25) 6
Sociology POLS 206 American National Government 3
3
Waren, Warren P, Instructional Assistant Professor International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
Sociology 4
Woods, Timothy S, Instructional Associate Professor 1
Sociology A grade of C or better is required for credit.
2
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2000 SOCI courses do not count toward fulfilling this requirement.
3
Majors 4 1
No more than 6 semester credit hours for SOCI 484 may be applied
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (p. 555) to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Public Service and No more than 33 hours in sociology may be applied to the major.
Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 556)
• Bachelor of Science in Sociology (p. 557) Other courses may qualify. Consult the approved list of courses available
• Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Master of Public Service and in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College of Liberal
Administration, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 557) Arts or from departmental advisors. No more than one course may be
Minors Please note that university requirements specify that all students must
• Latino/a and Mexican-American Studies Minor (p. 559) take at least two courses in their major that are designated as fulfilling
• Sociology Minor (p. 559) a writing requirement (W). See the section on general requirements for
baccalaureate degrees for more information.
Sociology - BA Minor Field of Study

The Department of Sociology offers a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Sociology majors are not required to select a minor field of study. If
chosen, the minor must consist of 15-18 hours, with no more than 9
Program Requirements hours taken at a 100- or 200-level. No more than six hours from the
minor may be used to fulfill other requirements. A grade of C or higher is
required if a course is to be counted in the minor field.
Hours
1
SOCI 205
SOCI 220
Introduction to Sociology
Methods of Social Research
1
3
3
1
3 Non-Sociology Majors To Teach Sociology
SOCI 420 Advanced Methods of Social 3 Students desiring certification to teach sociology in Texas secondary
Research
1 schools must complete a social studies composite with a sociology
1 emphasis and required education courses:
SOCI 430 Contemporary Sociological Theory 3
1
SOCI 100-499 (p. 960) 18 Code Title Semester Credit
College and University Requirements Hours
1
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Sociology (p. 960) 33
Select one of the following: 3 Political Science (p. 936) 9
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature Economics (p. 786) 6
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing Geography (p. 822) 10
556 Sociology - 5-Year Bachelor of Arts/Master of Public Service Administration
History (p. 835) 18
Sociology - 5-Year Bachelor of
Arts/Master of Public Service
Sociology Majors To Teach Sociology

Sociology majors desiring certification must include the following among
Administration
their sociology courses and required education courses: The Department of Sociology and The Bush School of Government &
Public Service offer a five year degree program leading to a Bachelor of
Code Title Semester Credit Arts in Sociology and a Master of Public Service Administration.
Hours
Select one of the following: 3 Program Requirements
SOCI 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations
AFST 317
Hours
SOCI 323/ Sociology of African Americans 1
AFST 323 1
SOCI 220 Methods of Social Research 3
SOCI 403 Sociology of Latinos 1
SOCI 230 Classical Sociological Theory 3
SOCI 420 Advanced Methods of Social 3
SOCI 316/ Sociology of Gender 1
Research
WGST 316 1
SOCI 424/ Women and Work in Society
WGST 424 BUSH 631 Quantitative Methods in Public 3
1
Management I
SOCI 411 Social Psychology 1
Select one from: 3
BUSH 632 Quantitative Methods in Public
Education Courses Management II
More complete information on requests for teacher certification may be Management II: Policy Analysis
found in the College of Education and Human Development section under Emphasis
secondary certification.
PSAA 630 Program Evaluation in Public and
Nonprofit Organizations
Hours Select from the following: 9
1
EDTC 345 Microcomputer Awareness for 3 SOCI 100-499 (p. 960)
Educators SOCI 608 Social Organization
1
INST 210 Understanding Special Populations 3 PSAA elective or track requirement 3
COMM 203 Public Speaking 3 College and University Requirements
1
TEFB 322 Teaching and Schooling in Modern 3 ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
Society Select one of the following: 3
TEFB 323 Teaching Skills I 3 ENGL 203 Writing about Literature
TEFB 324 Teaching Skills II 3 ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
TEFB 401 Language Arts in the Middle and 3 COMM 203 Public Speaking
Senior School COMM 205 Communication for Technical
TEFB 404 Social Studies in the Middle and 3 Professions
Senior High School COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
TEFB 406 Science in the Middle and 3 Literature in English (p. 465) 6
Secondary School
TEFB 407 Mathematics in the Middle and 3
Senior School
TEFB 426 Supervised Clinical Teaching 6
Students should consult an undergraduate Sociology advisor as early as Language, philosophy and culture or Creative arts 3
possible to review the requirements of the social studies composite. (p. 23)
2
3
557
4
General electives 10 Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
PSAA 601 Foundations of Public Service 3 Creative arts (p. 24) 3
PSAA 611 Public Policy Formation 3 Language, philosophy and culture or Creative arts 3
PSAA 621 Economic Analysis 3 (p. 23)
2
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6
1
A grade of C or better is required for credit. POLS 206 American National Government 3
2
SOCI courses do not count toward fulfilling this requirement. POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
3 3
Course may be used to satisfy any other requirement. International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
4
Any 100-499 level course may be taken. No more than 3 hours of General electives
SOCI 484 may be used toward fulfilling this requirement. Any 100-499 course
4
21
No more than 33 hours in sociology may be applied to the major. Total Semester Credit Hours 120
1
Other courses may qualify. Consult the approved list of courses available A grade of C or better is required for credit.
in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College of Liberal 2
SOCI courses do not count toward fulfilling this requirement.
Arts or from departmental advisors. No more than one course may be 3
counted in more than one category. 4 1
No more than 6 semester credit hours for SOCI 484 may be applied
Please note that university requirements specify that all students must to the Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology.
take at least two courses in their major that are designated as fulfilling
a writing requirement (W). See the section on general requirements for No more than 33 hours in sociology may be applied to the major.
baccalaureate degrees for more information.
Other courses may qualify. Consult the approved list of courses available
in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College of Liberal
Minor Field of Study Arts or from departmental advisors. No more than one course may be
Sociology majors are not required to select a minor field of study. If counted in more than one category.
Please note that university requirements specify that all students
hours taken at a 100- or 200-level. No more than six hours from the
must take at least two courses in their major that are designated as
fulfilling a writing intensive requirement (W). See the section on general
requirements for baccalaureate degree for more information.
Sociology - BS Minor Field of Study

The Department of Sociology offers a Bachelor of Science in Sociology. Sociology majors are not required to select a minor field of study. If
Program Requirements hours taken at a 100- or 200-level. No more than six hours from the
Hours
Sociology - 5-Year Bachelor of

1
1
1
3 Science/Master of Public Service
SOCI 420 Advanced Methods of Social
Research
1
3
Administration
1
SOCI 430 Contemporary Sociological Theory 3 The Department of Sociology and The Bush School of Government &
1 Public Service offer a five year degree program leading to a Bachelor of
SOCI 100-499 (p. 960) 18
Science in Sociology and a Master of Public Service Administration.
1
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
Professions SOCI 230 Classical Sociological Theory 3
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate SOCI 420 Advanced Methods of Social 3

Research
Select from the following: 9
558 Sociology - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Public Service Administration
1
SOCI 100-499 (p. 960) fulfilling a writing intensive requirement (W). See the section on general
SOCI 608 Social Organization requirements for baccalaureate degree for more information.
Minor Field of Study

BUSH 631 Quantitative Methods in Public 3
Management I
Select one of the following: 3 Sociology majors are not required to select a minor field of study. If
BUSH 632 Quantitative Methods in Public chosen, the minor must consist of 15-18 hours, with no more than 9
Management II
1 hours taken at a 100- or 200-level. No more than six hours from the
Management II: Policy Analysis
1
Emphasis
PSAA 630 Program Evaluation in Public and
Nonprofit Organizations
1
Non-Sociology Majors To Teach Sociology
1
Approved PSAA elective or track requirement 3 Students desiring certification to teach sociology in Texas secondary
College and University Requirements schools must complete a social studies composite with a sociology
1 emphasis and required education courses:
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature Hours
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing Sociology (p. 960) 33
COMM 203 Public Speaking Political Science (p. 936) 9
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Economics (p. 786) 6
Professions Geography (p. 822) 10
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate History (p. 835) 18
Literature in English (p. 465) 6 Total Semester Credit Hours 76
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 21 Sociology Majors To Teach Sociology
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 Sociology majors desiring certification must include the following among
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 their sociology courses and required education courses:
(p. 23)
Hours
2
SOCI 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations
POLS 206 American National Government 3 AFST 317
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 SOCI 323/ Sociology of African Americans
3
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) AFST 323
4
General Electives 12 SOCI 403 Sociology of Latinos
1
PSAA 601 Foundations of Public Service 3 Select one of the following: 3
1
PSAA 611 Public Policy Formation 3 SOCI 316/ Sociology of Gender
1 WGST 316
PSAA 621 Economic Analysis 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 SOCI 424/ Women and Work in Society
WGST 424
1
A grade of C or better is required for credit. SOCI 411 Social Psychology
2
SOCI courses do not count toward fulfilling this requirement. Total Semester Credit Hours 6
3
Courses may be used to satisfy any other requirement.
4 Education Courses
No more than 6 credit hours of SOCI 484 may count toward this
requirement. More complete information on requests for teacher certification may be
found in the College of Education and Human Development section under
No more than 33 credit hours in SOCI may be applied to the major.
secondary certification.
Other courses may qualify. Consult the approved list of courses available
in the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College of Liberal
Hours
Arts or from departmental advisors. No more than one course may be
counted in more than one category. EDTC 345 Microcomputer Awareness for 3
Educators
Please note that university requirements specify that all students INST 210 Understanding Special Populations 3
must take at least two courses in their major that are designated as
559
TEFB 322 Teaching and Schooling in Modern 3 LMAS 201 Introduction to Latino/Mexican

Society American Studies
TEFB 323 Teaching Skills I 3 POLS 304 Latino Politics in the United States
TEFB 324 Teaching Skills II 3 SOCI 403 Sociology of Latinos
TEFB 401 Language Arts in the Middle and 3 SPAN 412 U.S. Hispanic Writers
Senior School Total Semester Credit Hours 6
TEFB 404 Social Studies in the Middle and 3
Senior High School Code Title Semester Credit
TEFB 406 Science in the Middle and 3 Hours
2
Secondary School Select the remaining hours from the following: 12
TEFB 407 Mathematics in the Middle and 3 AFST 325 Africana Humanities
Senior School ANTH 303 Archaeology of the American
TEFB 426 Supervised Clinical Teaching 6 Southwest
Total Semester Credit Hours 36 COMM 407/Women, Minorities and the Mass
WGST 407 Media
Students should consult an undergraduate Sociology advisor as early as GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America
possible to review the requirements of the social studies composite.
HISP 204 Spanish and Spanish American
Latino/a and Mexican-American

Literature in Translation
HIST 258 American Indian History
Studies - Minor HIST 304 Mexican-American Frontier to 1848
HIST 305 Mexican-American History 1848-
The Latino/a and Mexican American Studies (or LMAS) minor at Texas Present
A&M University invites students to investigate the experiences and
HLTH 236 Race, Ethnicity and Health
contributions of Latino/as in the United States and abroad. Students
minoring in LMAS will receive instruction from interdisciplinary PHIL 283 Latin American Philosophy
faculty across the colleges in the areas of History, Sociology, English, POLS 306 Contemporary Political Problems
Anthropology, Psychology, Communications, Political Science, Health, and Issues
Geography, Education, and Hispanic studies. POLS 362 Latin American Political Thought
The courses provide students with a broad knowledge about Latinos
AFST 208 Experience
frequently omitted from the common curriculum, centered in the
experiences of Latinos, and which provides an important pathway to PSYC 209/ Psychology of Culture and Diversity
multiple career choices. AFST 209
PSYC 303 Psychology of Women of Color
Topics covered in courses include race/ethnicity, gender, politics, religion, SOCI 203 U.S.-Mexico Border
education, and labor as well as major historical events like the Chicano
SOCI 217 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
and Puerto Rican civil rights movements and the social and demographic
changes brought on by continued immigration. SOCI 337 International Migration
SOCI 402 Sociology of Latin America
Career Options SPAN 450 Contemporary Spanish and
Spanish-American Literature
The LMAS minor can be a critical addition to a student’s career TEFB 273 Introduction to Culture, Community,
opportunities in occupations in the public or private sectors as employers Society and Schools
desire applicants with intercultural competence.
In addition, the minor demonstrates knowledge in a growing specialty
1
area which is attractive to graduate programs in areas including but not The two courses (6 hours) from the first area must come from two
limited to Business Administration, Media/Journalism, History, Public departments.
Health, Psychology, and Sociology. 2
Students will select 18 hours total from both lists with a minimum of 9
hours at the upper-division level (300- and 400-level).
Students must earn a C or higher in each course to be counted in the
minor field.
Hours
Sociology - Minor
1, 2
Select at least 6 hours from the following: 6
HISP 362 The Department of Sociology offers a minor in Sociology.
HISP 363 Borderlands: U.S. and Mexico
HIST 307 Latino Communities of the U.S.
560 University Studies Programs
Program Requirements require students to report and write on deadline and by the requirement
for an internship in the field. They would develop and enhance strong
Code Title Semester Credit writing skills by taking up to four writing-intensive courses. The
Hours very nature of journalism—constantly reporting and evaluating new
Select five from the following: 15 information while examining new topics—would prepare them to be
SOCI 205 to 499 (p. 960) thoughtful consumers of information and encourage them to engage in
learning throughout their lifetimes.
A student enrolled in the University Studies concentration of Journalism
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. may not pursue a double major or a double degree.
At least nine hours must be at the 300- or 400-level.
University Studies Programs Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
The College of Liberal Arts offers degrees in University Studies. A
JOUR 200 Mass Media Information 3
University Studies degree differs from a traditional “major” in that it
consists of a concentration and two minors of 15-18 hours each. At least JOUR 203 Media Writing I 3
one minor must be outside the college. The University Studies degree JOUR 250/ New Media and the Independent 3
format was created to provide students the flexibility to combine areas of COMM 250 Voice
study that are of special interest. JOUR 484 Internship 3
JOUR 490 Journalism as a Profession 3
No student in any Liberal Arts University Studies concentration may
pursue a double major or a double degree. Select one of the following: 3
JOUR 303 Media Writing II
Majors JOUR 304 Editing for the Mass Media
• Bachelor of Arts in University Studies, Journalism Concentration JOUR 450 Political Reporting

(p. 560) JOUR 451 Arts & Entertainment Journalism
• Bachelor of Arts in University Studies, Race, Gender, Ethnicity JOUR 455 Literary Nonfiction
Concentration (p. 561) JOUR 485 Directed Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in University Studies, Religious Thought, Practices JOUR 489 Special Topics in...
and Cultures Concentration (p. 563) Select two of the following: 6
• Bachelor of Arts in University Studies, Society, Ethics and Law ANTH 404/ Women and Culture
Concentration (p. 564) WGST 404
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Health Humanities JOUR 291 Research
JOUR 491 Research
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Liberal Arts Concentration
(p. 566)
ECON 465 Contemporary Economic Issues
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Race, Gender, Ethnicity
HIST 343 Inter-American Relations
University Studies - BA, Journalism HIST 460 American Society and Culture Since
1877
Studies Concentration HIST 470 American Business History
University Studies - Journalism in the College of Liberal Arts represents PSYC 315 Social Psychology
an interdisciplinary approach to journalism education, with an emphasis College and University Requirements
on writing-intensive courses (four would be required as part of the ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
concentration) and electives from other disciplines that complement Communication (p. 22) 3
and support the critical thinking skills required of journalists in the 1
Literature in English 6
21st century. In addition to the concentration in journalism through the
2
University Studies degree, students in the program are required to have a Foreign language (p. 465) 6
minor within the College of Liberal Arts and another outside the college, Mathematics (p. 22) 6
substantially broadening the interdisciplinary aspects of journalism Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
education. Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
Students with a degree in University Studies - Journalism would Creative arts (p. 24) 3
be prepared for a successful life and career in several ways. Their Language, philosophy and culture or creative arts 3
coursework would emphasize critical thinking skills—a necessary (p. 23)
component in the changing world of journalism that relies on writing for Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3
different types of media with frequent updates and differing audiences. JOUR 102 American Mass Media 3
They would be exposed to experiential learning through classes that
561
3
American history (p. 25) 6 ENGL 204/ Introduction to African-American
POLS 206 American National Government 3 AFST 204 Literature
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 ENGL 329/ African-American Literature
4 AFST 329 Pre-1930
5 ENGL 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature
Minor 1 15-18
5 WGST 333
Minor 2 15-18
ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature
Free electives 0-6
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 AFST 339 Post-1930
1 ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature
Select from given list (p. 465) or courses for which one of the listed
HISP 362
courses is a prerequisite.
2 EURO 323 Immigration and Ethnicity in
A two-course sequence at the intermediate level (201 and 202).
3 Contemporary France
One course may be in Texas history.
4 HIST 258 American Indian History
5 HIST 300/ Blacks in the United States,
One minor must be from outside the College of Liberal Arts.
AFST 300 1607-1877
Other courses may qualify. Consult the approved list of courses available HIST 301/ Blacks in the United States Since
from the undergraduate advisor in the Journalism Studies Program and AFST 301 1877
from the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College of Liberal HIST 304 Mexican-American Frontier to 1848
Arts. HIST 305 Mexican-American History 1848-
Present
University Studies - BA, Race, HIST 307 Latino Communities of the U.S.
Gender, Ethnicity Concentration HIST 319

HIST 330
U.S. Immigration and Ethnicity
Women in Ancient Greece and
This area of concentration is purposefully designed to require that Rome
students complete coursework that educates them in interdisciplinary HIST 345/ Modern Africa
knowledge. Two inquiry-rich, research-based courses, one an AFST 345
introduction and one a capstone senior seminar, provide students with
HIST 346/ History of South Africa
introductory and concluding courses in the methodologies appropriate
AFST 346
to interdisciplinary studies in the Race, Gender, Ethnicity Concentration.
HIST 401 Slavery in World History
Two minors are required for the degree; at least one minor must be from
outside the College of Liberal Arts. HIST 461/ History of American Women
WGST 461
A student enrolled in the University Studies concentration of Race, HIST 473/ History of Modern American
Gender, Ethnicity may not pursue a double major or a double degree. WGST 473 Women
HIST 476/ Sex and Sexuality in History
Program Requirements WGST 476
Code Title Semester Credit HIST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern
Hours WGST 477 European History
Select two of the following: 6 PERF 326 Dance and Identity in the United
AFST 201 Introduction to Africana Studies States
Course approved by CLLA SPAN 412 U.S. Hispanic Writers
400-level Capstone course meeting University WGST 330 Women in Ancient Greece and
Writing Requirement Rome
Humanities elective WGST 391 Studies in Gender and Diversity
Select two of the following: 6 Social science elective
AFST 201 Introduction to Africana Studies Select two of the following: 6
AFST 302 Gateway Course ANTH 404/ Women and Culture
WGST 404
AFST 481 Seminar
ANTH 427 Human Biological Variation
COMM 407/Women, Minorities and the Mass
CLAS 330 Women in Ancient Greece and
WGST 407 Media
Rome
COMM 420/Gender and Communication
COMM 425/Rhetoric of the Civil Rights
WGST 420
AFST 425 Movement
POLS 304 Latino Politics in the United States
COMM 431 Rhetoric of Social Movements
562 University Studies - BA, Race, Gender, Ethnicity Concentration
POLS 317/ Women in Politics ENGL 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature

WGST 317 WGST 333
POLS 320 Race and Politics in the United ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature
States ENGL 339/ African-American Literature
POLS 462/ Women and the Law AFST 339 Post-1930
WGST 462 ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature
PSYC 300/ Psychology of Women HISP 362
WGST 300 EURO 323 Immigration and Ethnicity in
SOCI 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society Contemporary France
WGST 207 HIST 258 American Indian History
SOCI 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations HIST 300/ Blacks in the United States,
AFST 317 AFST 300 1607-1877
SOCI 323/ Sociology of African Americans HIST 301/ Blacks in the United States Since
AFST 323 AFST 301 1877
SOCI 403 Sociology of Latinos HIST 304 Mexican-American Frontier to 1848
SOCI 424/ Women and Work in Society HIST 305 Mexican-American History 1848-
WGST 424 Present
WGST 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society HIST 307 Latino Communities of the U.S.
SOCI 207 HIST 319 U.S. Immigration and Ethnicity
WGST 300/ Psychology of Women HIST 330 Women in Ancient Greece and
PSYC 300 Rome
WGST 317/ Women in Politics HIST 345/ Modern Africa
POLS 317 AFST 345
WGST 404/ Women and Culture HIST 346/ History of South Africa
ANTH 404 AFST 346
WGST 407/ Women, Minorities and the Mass HIST 401 Slavery in World History
COMM 407 Media
HIST 461/ History of American Women
WGST 420/ Gender and Communication WGST 461
COMM 420
HIST 473/ History of Modern American
WGST 424/ Women and Work in Society WGST 473 Women
SOCI 424
Humanities/Social sciences elective WGST 476
Select two of the following: 6 HIST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern
AFST 201 Introduction to Africana Studies WGST 477 European History
AFST 302 Gateway Course PERF 326 Dance and Identity in the United
AFST 481 Seminar States
ANTH 205 Peoples and Cultures of the World POLS 304 Latino Politics in the United States
ANTH 301 Indians of North America POLS 317/ Women in Politics
ANTH 404/ Women and Culture WGST 317
WGST 404 POLS 320 Race and Politics in the United
ANTH 427 Human Biological Variation States
CLAS 330 Women in Ancient Greece and POLS 462/ Women and the Law
Rome WGST 462
COMM 335 Intercultural Communication PSYC 300/ Psychology of Women
WGST 300
COMM 407/Women, Minorities and the Mass
WGST 407 Media SOCI 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society
WGST 207
COMM 420/Gender and Communication
WGST 420 SOCI 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations
AFST 317
AFST 425 Movement SOCI 323/ Sociology of African Americans
AFST 323
COMM 431 Rhetoric of Social Movements
SOCI 403 Sociology of Latinos
ENGL 204/ Introduction to African-American
AFST 204 Literature SOCI 424/ Women and Work in Society
WGST 424
AFST 329 Pre-1930 SPAN 412 U.S. Hispanic Writers
563
WGST 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society of disciplines and departments, so students can tailor the concentration
SOCI 207 their interests and goals.
WGST 300/ Psychology of Women
No student enrolled in the University Studies concentration in Religious
PSYC 300
Thought, Practices and Cultures may pursue a double major or a double
WGST 317/ Women in Politics degree.
POLS 317
WGST 330 Women in Ancient Greece and Program Requirements
Rome
Hours
WGST 404/ Women and Culture
Core Courses
ANTH 404
RELS 480/ Religious Communication 3
COMM 480
COMM 407 Media
RELS 491 Research 3
COMM 420 Select from the following: 15
WGST 424/ Women and Work in Society ARCH 438 History and Design of Sacred
SOCI 424 Architecture
WGST 462/ Women and the Law PHIL 411 Medieval Philosophy
POLS 462 RELS 211/ Hebrew Scriptures
WGST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern HUMA 211
HIST 477 European History RELS 213/ New Testament
University and College Requirements HUMA 213
Communication (p. 22) 6 RELS 220 History of Christianity: Origins to
the Reformation
RELS 221/ History of Islam
HIST 221
RELS 251/ Classical Mythology
CLAS 251
RELS 302 Women and Religion
1
RELS 303/ Near Eastern Religions
2
Political science 6 HUMA 303
POLS 206 American National Government RELS 304/ Indian and Oriental Religions
POLS 207 State and Local Government HUMA 304
Foreign language (p. 465) 6 RELS 312 Contemplation in the Modern World
3
General Electives 12-18 RELS 317/ Introduction to Biblical Archaeology
Minor 1 15-18 ANTH 317
Minor 2 15-18 RELS 321 Political Islam and Jihad
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 RELS 326/ Sociology of Religion

SOCI 326
1
Two American History courses or one American History course and RELS 331/ Philosophy of Religion
one Texas History course will fulfill this requirement. PHIL 331
2
One course on federal government and one course on state/local RELS 340/ Folklore and the Supernatural
government will fulfill this requirement. Completing four semesters of ANTH 340
upper-level ROTC may be substituted for 3 semester hours of the six RELS 347/ Rise of Islam, 600-1258
hours required. HIST 347
3
100-499 courses not used elsewhere. RELS 360/ The Bible as Literature
ENGL 365
University Studies - BA, Religious RELS 365/ History of Religion in America to
Thought, Practices and Cultures

HIST 365 1860
RELS 366/ History of Religion in America from
Concentration HIST 366 1860 to the Present
The concentration in Religious Thought, Practices and Cultures allows ENGL 392 Culture
students to study religion through a variety of lenses: philosophical,
RELS 403/ Anthropology of Religion
historical, literary, artistic, and social. Students gain perspective on
ANTH 403
religion in the modern world and learn to analyze the impact of religious
thought on human culture. Courses are taught by faculty from a range
564 University Studies - BA, Society, Ethics and Law Concentration
RELS 418 European Intellectual History from The requirements for this University Studies degree reflect
Ancient Greece to the Early Middle the A.B.A.’s recommendation. Under the broad themes of Society,
Ages Ethics and Law, the degree requires classes that contribute to a
RELS 419/ European Intellectual History from broad understanding of philosophy, politics, economics and history.
HIST 419 the High Middle Ages to the 17th Specifically, S.E.A.L. requires that students complete 24 hours of major
Century requirements, a minor in Philosophy, and a second minor outside of the
Liberal Arts. In addition to obtaining a broad understanding of society,
RELS 436/ Ancient Egypt
ethics and law, the degree requires that students pursue experiences and
ANTH 436
opportunities that typically cultivate the A.B.A’s recommended skill set:
RELS 471/ Hispanic Religions
HISP 471 1. Problem Solving involves “courses and other experiences that
RELS 474/ Diversity Lessons from Medieval will engage [students] in critical thinking about important issues,
HISP 474 Spain challenge ... beliefs and improve ... tolerance for uncertainty and
1
University and College Requirements criticism.”
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 2. Critical Reading involves “close reading and critical analysis of
1
complex textual material.”
1 3. Writing and Editing involves “preparing original pieces of substantial
Literature Requirement 6
length and revising written work in response to constructive criticism.
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 [...] Language is the most important tool of a lawyer, and lawyers
Mathematics (p. 22) 6 1
must learn how to express themselves clearly and concisely.”
2
Foreign language (p. 465) 14 4. Oral Communication and Listening involves “the ability to speak
1
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 clearly and persuasively... and excellent listening skills.”
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 5. Research involves “undertaking a project that requires significant
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 6 library research and the analysis of large amounts of information
1
3 obtained from that research.”
POLS 206 American National Government 3 The study of philosophy lends itself to the development of the five
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 recommended skills. To this end, the required minor in Philosophy
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) provides an opportunity to cultivate these skills.
4
Minor 1 15-18 Students are strongly advised to take philosophy courses over
4
Minor 2 15-18 and above the minimum requirements for a minor, including independent
5
Free electives 1-4 studies and honors research courses.
http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/
1 pre_law.html (http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/
To be chosen from the college approved list (p. 465).
2 resources/pre_law.html)
All 14 hours must be in the same language.
3
No more than one Texas History course can be used to satisfy this Program Requirements
requirement.
One minor must be chosen from outside of the College of Liberal
Arts. Hours
5 Core Courses
Any 100-499 courses not used elsewhere.
1
Society focus courses 6
University Studies - BA, Society, Ethics focus courses

2
3
6
Ethics and Law Concentration

Law, regulation and policy focus courses 6
Experiential component and supplemental studies 6
4
Society, Ethics, and Law (S.E.A.L.) is a university degree that has been
designed for students who are interested in pursuing law school, or University and College Requirements
developing a highly transferable skill set that is useful to non-profits and ENGL 103 Introduction to Rhetoric and 3
businesses alike. To this end, S.E.A.L.’s curriculum is primarily guided by Composition
the published recommendations of the American Bar Association (A.B.A.). or ENGL 104 or Composition and Rhetoric
While the A.B.A. does not recommend nor require any particular major,
Select one from: 3
it does encourage prospective law students to i) pursue opportunities
(courses and experiences) that cultivate a specific set of skills; ii) obtain COMM 203 Public Speaking
experiences that “can help [them] hit the ground running when [they] COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
become a lawyer; and iii) develop “a broad understanding of history, ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing
including the various factors (social, political, economic, and cultural) PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic 3
1
that have influenced the development of our society in the United State.”
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University Studies - BS, Health

5
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 Humanities Concentration
6 Overview
Literature requirement 6
POLS 206 American National Government 3 The College of Liberal Arts offers a degree in University Studies with a
concentration in Health Humanities.
7
Philosophy Minor 15 Code Title Semester Credit
8 Hours
Minor 2 15-18
9 HHUM 107 Introduction to the Health 3
Free electives 1-4 1
Humanities
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 HHUM 482 Health Humanities Senior Seminar 3
1 Select two from the following Humanities Courses: 6
Select two courses from: AFST 252/PHIL 252, AFST 300/
HIST 300, AFST 301/HIST 301 , AFST 317/SOCI 317, AFST 352/ AFST 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations
PHIL 352, AFST 353/PHIL 353, AFST 401, AFST 425/COMM 425, SOCI 317
ANTH 205, ANTH 210, ANTH 404/WGST 404,ANTH 409, COMM 307/ ENGL 222/ World Literature
JOUR 301, COMM 327, COMM 335, COMM 354, COMM 425/ MODL 222
AFST 425, COMM 431, COMM 438, COMM 440, COMM 446, ENGL 251/ Introduction to Film Analysis
COMM 460, ECON 202, ECON 318/WGST 318, ECON 323, HIST 300/ FILM 251
AFST 300,HIST 301/AFST 301, HIST 349/ASIA 349, HIST 401, ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature
HIST 450, HIST 451, HIST 455, HIST 459, HIST 460, HIST 461/
ENGL 386 Creative Nonfiction
WGST 461, HIST 473/WGST 473, HUMA 211/RELS 211, HUMA 213/
RELS 213, HUMA 303/RELS 303, HUMA 304/RELS 304, HUMA 321, HIST 362 History of Science
INTS 301, PHIL 205, PHIL 252/AFST 252, PHIL 283, PHIL 331/ HIST 363 History of Science in America
RELS 331, PHIL 332, PHIL 352/AFST 352, PHIL 353/AFST 353, HIST 364 History of Technology and
PHIL 409/WGST 409, POLS 203, POLS 302, POLS 304,POLS 306, Engineering in America, 1607-
POLS 312, POLS 313, POLS 314, POLS 315, POLS 316, POLS 320, Present
POLS 350, POLS 369, POLS 413, PSYC 206/AFST 206, PSYC 208/ HIST 366/ Religion in Modern America
AFST 208, PSYC 209/AFST 209, PSYC 210/WGST 210, RELS 211/ RELS 366
HUMA 211, RELS 213/HUMA 213, RELS 303/HUMA 303, RELS 321,
HIST 376 Great Scientists in History
SOCI 205, SOCI 207/WGST 207, SOCI 304, SOCI 314, SOCI 317/
AFST 317, SOCI 413, SOCI 424/WGST 424, SPAN 312, SPAN 411,
WGST 476
SPAN 461, WGST 200, WGST 207/SOCI 207, WGST 302, WGST 318/
ECON 318, WGST 391, WGST 404/ANTH 404,WGST 409/PHIL 409 INTS 407 Diversity in a Globalized World
and WGST 424/SOCI 424. PHIL 251 Introduction to Philosophy
2
Select two courses from: PHIL 111, PHIL 205, PHIL 314, PHIL 305 Philosophy of the Natural Sciences
PHIL 315,PHIL 353/AFST 353, PHIL 381, PHIL 480, PHIL 482/ PHIL 480 Medical Ethics
ENGR 482, PHIL 485, PHIL 489 and SOCI 327. WGST Women's Health
3
Select two courses from: COMM 307/JOUR 301, ECON 420, 334/HLTH
ECON 425, ECON 426, EHRD 210, JOUR 450, HIST 447, MGMT 209, 334
MGMT 212, PHIL 334, POLS 351, POLS 353, POLS 355, WGST 401 Feminist Theory
POLS 356,POLS 357, POLS 358, POLS 461, POLS 462/WGST 462,
WGST Gender and Communication
POLS 475, PSYC 354, PSYC 371, SOCI 445 and WGST 462/POLS 462.
4 420/
Students must take PHIL 484 and then choose the remainder of COMM 420
the required 6 hours from: COMM 203 COMM 240, COMM 243,
Select two from the following Social Sciences 6
COMM 301, COMM 324, COMM 325, COMM 327, COMM 420/
Courses:
WGST 420, ENGL 210, WGST 403, PHIL 300-499 and any course from
the other focus areas lists. AFST 208/ Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Minority
5 PSYC 208 Experience
Take 14 hours of the same language.
6 ANTH 409 Science, Pseudoscience and Critical
To be chosen from the college approved list (p. 465).
7 Thinking in Anthropology
No more than one Texas History course can be used to satisfy this
ANTH 426 Anthropology of Food and Nutrition
requirement.
8 ANTH 435 Medical Anthropology
This second minor must be chosen from outside of the College of
Liberal Arts. COMM 315 Interpersonal Communication
9
Any 100-499 courses not used elsewhere. COMM 470 Communication in Health Care
Contexts
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3
COMM 471 Media, Health and Medicine 100-499 courses not used elsewhere.
EPSY 430 Creativity Theories and Research
Students are required to complete six (6) semester credit hours that meet
the International and Cultural Diversity (p. 40) requirements. Student are
GEOG 311 Cultural Geography encourage to take courses that may also meet other requirements.
PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 210/ Psychological Aspects of Human
WGST 210 Sexuality
UNIVERSITY STUDIES - BS, Liberal
PSYC 350/ Science of Mind and Brain Arts Concentration
NRSC 350
PSYC 360/ Health Psychology and Behavioral
Overview
NRSC 360 Medicine The College of Liberal Arts offers a degree in University Studies with a
SOCI 205 Introduction to Sociology concentration in Liberal Arts. The degree is intended to provide students
SOCI 408 Death and Dying the flexibility to create individualized degree plans in the college. The
format also provides additional opportunities for study in the College of
SOCI 425 Medical Sociology
Liberal Arts when there is restricted admission to specific departments.
Select two of the Concentration Elective Courses 6 The University Studies in Liberal Arts is a unique degree plan that
in the Sciences: consists of a foundational knowledge of Liberal Arts as a discipline,
HLTH 236 Race, Ethnicity and Health advanced work in social sciences and humanities, and two minors
NRSC 320/ Sensation-Perception uniquely chosen by each student.
PSYC 320
The 21-credit-hour concentration is uniquely administered by the college,
NRSC 360/ Health Psychology and Behavioral
rather than by a department, and includes coursework drawn from all
PSYC 360 Medicine
12 college departments and six interdisciplinary programs. The degree,
VIBS 310 Biomedical Writing although B.S., requires a year of college-level foreign language and an
VIBS 311 Biomedical Explorations through additional 12 hours of communication, literature, and social science.
Narrative
VIBS 413 Introduction to Epidemiology A student enrolled in the University Studies concentration of Liberal Arts
may not pursue a double major or a double degree.
VTPB 212 Genetics in the News
VTPB 221 Great Diseases of the World Program Requirements
Select one course from the following: 3
Hours
LBAR 203 Foundations of the Liberal Arts: 3
Humanities
LBAR 204 Foundations of the Liberal Arts: 3
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Social Sciences
1
Professions 1
LBAR 491 Research 3
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate 2
Concentration electives in humanities 6
ENGL 203 Writing about Literature 3 3
Concentration electives in social science 6
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic 3 4
Foreign language (p. 465) 8 5
Literature (p. 465) 6
Creative arts and Language, Philosophy, and 9
Culture (p. 24)
(p. 23)
2
Minor 15-18
2
Minor 15-18
3
General Electives 4-10 & ARAB 102and Beginning Arabic II
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 or ARAB 104
or Intensive Beginning Arabic
1 CHIN 101 Beginning Chinese I
Writing Intensive Course & CHIN 102 and Beginning Chinese II
2
Two university approved minors are required for this degree program. FREN 101 Beginning French I
One must be outside the College of Liberal Arts. & FREN 102and Beginning French II
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GERM 101 Beginning German I Program Requirements

& GERM 102and Beginning German II
or GERM 104
or Intensive Beginning German Code Title Semester Credit
Hours
CLAS 101 Beginning Classical Greek I
& CLAS 102 and Beginning Classical Greek II Select two of the following: 6
ITAL 101 Beginning Italian I AFST 201 Introduction to Africana Studies

& ITAL 102 and Beginning Italian II Course approved by CLLA
1
JAPN 101 Beginning Japanese I 400-level course
& JAPN 102and Beginning Japanese II Language, philosophy and culture electives
CLAS 121 Beginning Latin I Select two of the following: 6
& CLAS 122 and Beginning Latin II AFST 201 Introduction to Africana Studies
RUSS 101 Beginning Russian I AFST 302 Gateway Course
& RUSS 102and Beginning Russian II
AFST 481 Seminar
SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I
& SPAN 102and Beginning Spanish II
CLAS 330 Women in Ancient Greece and
Rome
Government/Political science 6
POLS 206 American National Government AFST 425 Movement
POLS 207 State and Local Government COMM 431 Rhetoric of Social Movements
6
Minor 1 15-18 ENGL 204/ Introduction to African-American
6
Minor 2 15-18 AFST 204 Literature
7
Free electives 1-7 ENGL 329/ African-American Literature
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 AFST 329 Pre-1930
ENGL 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature
1
Must be a Writing (W) course. WGST 333
2
Must make a grade of C or better. ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature
3
Select from 300- or 400-level courses with a prefix of AFST, ENGL 339/ African-American Literature
ARAB, ASIA, CHIN, CLAS, ENGL, FILM, FREN, GERM, HISP, HIST, AFST 339 Post-1930
HUMA, INTS, ITAL, JAPN, JOUR, LBAR, LING, LMAS, MODL, MUSC, ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature
PERF, PHIL, RELS, RUSS, SPAN, THAR. HISP 362
4
Select from 300- or 400-level courses with prefix of ANTH, COMM, EURO 323 Immigration and Ethnicity in
ECMT, ECON, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, WGST. Contemporary France
5
Take six hours from college approved courses in literature. HIST 258 American Indian History
6
One minor must be chosen from outside of the College of Liberal HIST 300/ Blacks in the United States,
Arts. AFST 300 1607-1877
7
Any 100-499 courses not used elsewhere. HIST 301/ Blacks in the United States Since
AFST 301 1877
University Studies - BS, Race, HIST 304 Mexican-American Frontier to 1848
Gender, Ethnicity Concentration HIST 305 Mexican-American History 1848-

Present
This area of concentration is purposefully designed to require that HIST 307 Latino Communities of the U.S.
students complete coursework that educates them in interdisciplinary HIST 319 U.S. Immigration and Ethnicity
knowledge. Two inquiry-rich, research-based courses, one an HIST 330 Women in Ancient Greece and
introduction and one a capstone senior seminar, provide students with Rome
introductory and concluding courses in the methodologies appropriate
HIST 345/ Modern Africa
to interdisciplinary studies in the Race, Gender, Ethnicity Concentration.
AFST 345
Two minors are required; at least one must be outside the College of
Liberal Arts. HIST 346/ History of South Africa
AFST 346
No student enrolled in the University Studies concentration of Race, HIST 401 Slavery in World History
Gender, Ethnicity may pursue a double major or a double degree. HIST 461/ History of American Women
WGST 461
WGST 473 Women
568 University Studies - BS, Race, Gender, Ethnicity Concentration
HIST 476/ Sex and Sexuality in History AFST 302 Gateway Course

WGST 476 AFST 481 Seminar
HIST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern ANTH 205 Peoples and Cultures of the World
WGST 477 European History ANTH 301 Indians of North America
PERF 326 Dance and Identity in the United ANTH 404/ Women and Culture
States WGST 404
SPAN 412 U.S. Hispanic Writers ANTH 427 Human Biological Variation
WGST 330 Women in Ancient Greece and CLAS 330 Women in Ancient Greece and
Rome Rome
WGST 391 Studies in Gender and Diversity COMM 335 Intercultural Communication
Social and behavioral sciences electives COMM 407/Women, Minorities and the Mass
Select two of the following: 6 WGST 407 Media
ANTH 404/ Women and Culture COMM 420/Gender and Communication
WGST 404 WGST 420
ANTH 427 Human Biological Variation COMM 425/Rhetoric of the Civil Rights
COMM 335 Intercultural Communication AFST 425 Movement
COMM 407/Women, Minorities and the Mass COMM 431 Rhetoric of Social Movements
WGST 407 Media ENGL 204/ Introduction to African-American
COMM 420/Gender and Communication AFST 204 Literature
WGST 420 ENGL 329/ African-American Literature
POLS 304 Latino Politics in the United States AFST 329 Pre-1930
POLS 317/ Women in Politics ENGL 333/ Gay and Lesbian Literature
WGST 317 WGST 333
POLS 320 Race and Politics in the United ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature
States ENGL 339/ African-American Literature
POLS 462/ Women and the Law AFST 339 Post-1930
WGST 462 ENGL 362/ Latino/a Literature
PSYC 300/ Psychology of Women HISP 362
WGST 300 EURO 323 Immigration and Ethnicity in
SOCI 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society Contemporary France
WGST 207 HIST 258 American Indian History
SOCI 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations HIST 300/ Blacks in the United States,
AFST 317 AFST 300 1607-1877
SOCI 323/ Sociology of African Americans HIST 301/ Blacks in the United States Since
AFST 323 AFST 301 1877
SOCI 403 Sociology of Latinos HIST 304 Mexican-American Frontier to 1848
SOCI 424/ Women and Work in Society HIST 305 Mexican-American History 1848-
WGST 424 Present
WGST 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society HIST 307 Latino Communities of the U.S.
SOCI 207 HIST 319 U.S. Immigration and Ethnicity
WGST 300/ Psychology of Women HIST 330 Women in Ancient Greece and
PSYC 300 Rome
WGST 317/ Women in Politics HIST 345/ Modern Africa
POLS 317 AFST 345
WGST 404/ Women and Culture HIST 346/ History of South Africa
ANTH 404 AFST 346
WGST 407/ Women, Minorities and the Mass HIST 401 Slavery in World History
COMM 407 Media
HIST 461/ History of American Women
WGST 420/ Gender and Communication WGST 461
COMM 420
WGST 424/ Women and Work in Society WGST 473 Women
SOCI 424
Language, philosophy and culture or Social and WGST 476
behavioral science electives
HIST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern
Select two of the following: 6 WGST 477 European History
AFST 201 Introduction to Africana Studies
569
PERF 326 Dance and Identity in the United Mathematics (p. 22) 6

States Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
POLS 304 Latino Politics in the United States Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
POLS 317/ Women in Politics Creative arts (p. 24) 3
WGST 317 Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3
POLS 320 Race and Politics in the United 2
States 3
Government/political science 6
POLS 462/ Women and the Law
WGST 462
PSYC 300/ Psychology of Women 4
WGST 300 General Electives 12-18
SOCI 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society Minor 1 15-18

WGST 207 Minor 2 15-18
SOCI 317/ Racial and Ethnic Relations Total Semester Credit Hours 120
AFST 317
1
SOCI 323/ Sociology of African Americans Must be a capstone course meeting University Writing (W)
AFST 323 Requirement.
2
SOCI 403 Sociology of Latinos Two American History courses or one American History course and
one Texas History course will fulfill this requirement.
SOCI 424/ Women and Work in Society 3
WGST 424 One course on federal government and one course on state/local
government will fulfill this requirement. Completing four semesters of
upper-level ROTC may be substituted for 3 semester hours of the six
WGST 207/ Introduction to Gender and Society
hours required.
SOCI 207 4
100-499 courses not used elsewhere.
WGST 300/ Psychology of Women
PSYC 300
WGST 317/ Women in Politics
POLS 317
WGST 330 Women in Ancient Greece and
Rome
WGST 404/ Women and Culture
ANTH 404
COMM 407 Media
COMM 420
WGST 424/ Women and Work in Society
SOCI 424
WGST 462/ Women and the Law
POLS 462
WGST 477/ Women and Gender in Modern
ATMO 100 to 499 (p. 733)
BIOL 100 to 499 (p. 741)
CHEM 100 to 499 (p. 752)
CSCE 100 to 499 (p. 768)
GEOL 100 to 499 (p. 826)
GEOP 100 to 499 (p. 829)
MATH 131 to 499 (p. 885)
OCNG 100 to 499 (p. 923)
PHYS 100 to 499 (p. 933)
STAT 201 to 499 (p. 970)
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COLLEGE OF NURSING College of Nursing Programs

Program: Baccalaureate degree in nursing
Administrative Officers Length: 12 to 22 months

General Admissions Requirements: Prerequisite coursework varies by
Dean - Sharon Wilkerson, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E, A.N.E.F. program
Application Deadline: Varies depending on program of study
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Debra Matthews, Ph.D., R.N.
Start Term: Varies depending on program of study
Associate Dean for Student Affairs - Kathryn McCallum, M.S.N., R.N. Specialization, Program of Study: BSN Traditional Track, BSN Second
Degree Track, RN to BSN Track
Associate Dean for Finance and Administration - Shirley Davidson, M.B.A. Degree: BSN.
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies – Brian Holland, Ph.D., R.N.

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
Interim Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies – Brian Holland, Ph.D., R.N. The College of Nursing offers three tracks that lead to a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Upon obtaining the BSN degree, the
General Statement prelicensure graduates will apply to take the registered nurse (RN)
licensure examination.
Registered nurses have been called the backbone of our health care
system. Working on the front lines of health care, they treat patients,
monitor and record their condition, help establish a plan of care, educate Accreditation by the Commission on
patients or the public about a health condition, and provide advice and Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
emotional support to patients’ family members. Registered nurses are
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is an autonomous
highly observant and detail-oriented and are often the first to catch
accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public’s
important and changing signs and symptoms. They are increasingly
health. A specialized/professional accrediting agency, CCNE ensures the
being recognized as leaders in transforming the health care system
quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs
to meet the burgeoning demand for prevention, wellness and primary
and of post-baccalaureate nurse residency programs. The Commission
care services with a focus on improving quality and managing costs.
on Collegiate Nursing Education gave a full ten year accreditation to the
In addition to their clinical expertise, nurses are being sought out to
College of Nursing in 2014 for the B.S.N. program. For more information
serve in a variety of leadership posts on bodies developing policy
on accreditation, go to www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation (http://
recommendations related to a wide-range of health care policy issues.
www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation).
Individuals who earn a nursing degree must first complete a national
licensing examination in order to obtain a nursing license for practice. Good Academic Standing
Further training or education can qualify nurses to work in specialty Good academic standing is defined as having a minimum grade point
areas, such as emergency care, pediatrics, labor and delivery, psychiatry, average of a 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale), maintaining a minimum grade of C
oncology, surgery or public health. Graduate education can increase in all courses, and non-probationary status. Students must be in good
advancement opportunities for nurses including administrative positions, academic standing in order to progress in the program. Grades of D, F, or
academic faculty positions, and as nurse practitioners. U are not acceptable in nursing courses. Students who receive a grade of
D, F or U in any course in any given semester will be automatically placed
The College of Nursing is committed to addressing the critical nursing
on probation and notified in writing of probation status. The student will
shortage across Texas through exceptional educational programs
remain on probation until the course is repeated with a C or better. The
in nursing. Our students are provided with cutting-edge classroom
course can only be taken through the Texas A&M College of Nursing.
technologies and simulated experiences, which include standardized
Students who earn a grade of D or F upon repetition of a nursing course
patients and virtual clinical learning activities. As leaders, our graduates
or have two nursing course failures are ineligible to continue enrollment
are taught to question traditional methods and continually seek the best
in the College.
practices based on relevant clinical research. Through community service
and leadership opportunities, the College of Nursing fosters a sense of Students must complete the program to which they enrolled in three (3)
social responsibility and global citizenship. consecutive years or six (6) long semesters. Exceptions for extenuating
circumstances (i.e. serious illness, pregnancy, etc.) will be considered. In
History addition to obtaining grades of C or above in all nursing courses, students
After receiving approval in 2008 from the Texas Board of Nursing, the must demonstrate their ability to deliver safe care to patients at all times.
College of Nursing located in Bryan-College Station, Texas, was created. Failure to provide safe patient care may result in immediate withdrawal
Initially, 44 students were admitted expected to assist upon graduation from the course and, potentially, dismissal from the College of Nursing.
with the severe nursing shortage across Texas. With a nursing workforce
shortage and a large population that is aging and ready to retire, it is Academic Dismissal
vital to the state of Texas to help increase the number of baccalaureate- Students will not be permitted to continue in the nursing program or
prepared registered nurses. The college is committed to addressing this apply for readmission if they:
need. The faculty and staff believe that highly skilled nurses, working
in collaboration with other health professionals, through research 1. receive a grade of D or F in more than one course,
and service can enable individuals, families and groups to achieve a 2. receive any combination of grades of D or F on two attempts of the
maximum state of well-being. same course, or
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3. receive notice of dismissal from the program by the Associate Dean Faculty
for Academic Affairs or the Associate Dean for Student Affairs for
failure to adhere to College of Nursing policy. Ancheta, Angelita O, Clinical Assistant Professor
College Of Nursing
Nursing Professional Code of Ethics MSN, University of Phoenix, 2012
Students in nursing and other health professions curricula are held to Authement, Renae S, Clinical Assistant Professor
standards of conduct that both differ from and exceed those usually College Of Nursing
expected of university students. Each student enrolled in the College of DNP, Loyola University New Orleans, 2015
Nursing is expected to uphold the professional code of ethics established
for and by the nursing profession. The nurse recognizes that his/her first Bentley, Regina L, Clinical Associate Professor
obligation is to the patient’s welfare. College Of Nursing
EDD, Auburn University, 2004
Any situation that threatens patient safety, exhibits a lack of moral MNU, Troy State University, 1989
character, demonstrates a lack of professionalism or good judgment,
and/or proves harmful to the hospital or college environment is a Berger, Valerie L, Clinical Assistant Professor
violation of College/Hospital policy and may result in immediate College Of Nursing
termination from the program. MSN, Drexel University, 2008
Compliance Requirements for Clinical Bonner, Rickie, Clinical Assistant Professor

College Of Nursing
Courses DNP, Regis University, 2012
Students must provide documentation confirming completion of Bosenbark, Margaret J, Clinical Assistant Professor
compliance requirements prior to participating in clinical nursing courses. College Of Nursing
Information on requirements is provided upon admission and during New MNU, Texas A&M University, 2016
Student Orientation.
Bruce, Richard C, Clinical Assistant Professor
Locations College Of Nursing
MS, University of Phoenix, 2012
The College of Nursing educates students at two locations: Bryan/
College Station and Round Rock, Texas. The Bryan/College Station Burns, Rebecca J, Clinical Assistant Professor
campus opened in 2010 and serves as the headquarters of the Texas College Of Nursing
A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing. The 200-acre campus is DNP, Loyola University New Orleans, 2015
located along State Highway 47 approximately three miles west of the
main campus of Texas A&M University. In 2009, the College of Nursing Charles, Laurie A, Clinical Assistant Professor
opened a new facility in Round Rock providing a state-of-the-art 134,000 - College Of Nursing
square-foot structure with classrooms, a simulation center, library, study MS, Western Governor's University, 2015
lounge, student services and faculty offices. Additionally, the College of
Nursing has two advising locations, Lufkin and McAllen, Texas. Contreras, Nicola E, Clinical Assistant Professor
College Of Nursing
Bryan/College Station Campus MS, Grand Canyon University, 2015
8447 State Highway 47
Bryan, TX 77807-3260 Cunningham, Sonia M, Clinical Assistant Professor
(979) 436-0110 College Of Nursing
nursing.tamhsc.edu (http://nursing.tamhsc.edu) MS, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, 1992
Round Rock Campus Decker, Willa A, Clinical Assistant Professor

3950 North A. W. Grimes Blvd. College Of Nursing
Round Rock, TX 78665 MA, University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1989
(512) 341-4200 MNU, Texas Women's University in Houston, 1979
McAllen Location Dormire, Sharon L, Professor

2101 South McColl Road College Of Nursing
McAllen, TX 78503 PHD, University of Florida, 1992
(956) 668-6328
Downing, Nancy, Associate Professor
Lufkin Location College Of Nursing
Angelina College, Health Careers Building PHD, The University of Iowa, 2010
st
3500 South 1 Street, Room #H110
Ehlert, Patricia L, Clinical Assistant Professor
Lufkin, TX 75904
College Of Nursing
936-633-3293
MS, University of Phoenix, 2004
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Gary, Jodie C, Assistant Professor Matthews, Debra, Assistant Professor

College Of Nursing College Of Nursing
PHD, The University of Texas at Tyler, 2012 PHD, Washington State University, 2014
Gruben, Darla A, Clinical Assistant Professor Mitchell, Stacey A, Clinical Associate Professor
MNU, The University of Texas Health Science Center, 1999 DNP, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2006
MNU, University of Virginia, 1996
Hare, Martha L, Clinical Assistant Professor
College Of Nursing Montalvo-Liendo, Nora, Assistant Professor
MNU, Texas Woman's University, 2016 College Of Nursing
DNP, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 2010 PHD, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2009
Hazel, Michael, Clinical Assistant Professor Moreland, Jack E, Clinical Assistant Professor
DNP, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 2010 PHD, Capella University, 2011
MNU, The University of Texas Health Science Center, 2001
Mueller-Hinze, Maxine L, Clinical Assistant Professor
Hepfer, Katie L, Clinical Assistant Professor College Of Nursing
College Of Nursing PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1988
DNP, The University of Iowa, 2016
Mufich, Martin W, Clinical Assistant Professor
Hoffman, Matt F, Clinical Assistant Professor College Of Nursing
College Of Nursing MNU, The University of Texas at Austin, 2015
DNP, The University of Iowa, 2016
Mulcahy, Angela M, Clinical Assistant Professor
Holcomb, Jill L, Clinical Assistant Professor College Of Nursing
College Of Nursing MNU, University of North Dakota, 2012
MNU, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, 2010
O'Briant, Deborah L, Clinical Assistant Professor
Holland, Brian, Assistant Professor College Of Nursing
College Of Nursing MSN, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 2007
PHD, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014
MSN, Lubbock Christian University, 2008 Page, Robin L, Assistant Professor
College Of Nursing
Johnson, Carrie A, Clinical Assistant Professor PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2006
College Of Nursing
DNP, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2009 Parrott, Thena E, Clinical Assistant Professor
College Of Nursing
Jones-Schubart, Kara, Clinical Assistant Professor PHD, Texas A&M University, 1993
College Of Nursing
DNP, The George Washington University, 2011 Patel, Stephanie L, Clinical Assistant Professor
College Of Nursing
Kosarek, Jane G, Clinical Assistant Professor MS, Wright State University, 2010
College Of Nursing
MBA, University of Dallas, 1997 Pickett, Laura A, Lecturer
MNU, Texas Woman's University, 1985 College Of Nursing
MSN, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, 2017
Landman, Whitney E, Clinical Assistant Professor
College Of Nursing Pittman, Alison F, Clinical Assistant Professor
MNU, Western Governor's University, 2016 College Of Nursing
PHD, The University of Texas at Tyler, 2017
Landry, Karen, Clinical Assistant Professor MNU, The University of Texas at Austin, 1999
College Of Nursing
PHD, Texas Woman's University, 2008 Pollard, Catherine P, Clinical Assistant Professor
College Of Nursing
Livingston, Jerry L, Clinical Assistant Professor MNU, Angelo State University, 2016
College Of Nursing
PHD, Capella University, 2013 Pullium, Cheryl L, Clinical Assistant Professor
College Of Nursing
Malecha, Ann T, Clinical Associate Professor MNU, Texas Christian University, 2006
College Of Nursing
PHD, Texas Woman's University, 1999 Reynolds, Raquel Y, Assistant Professor
College Of Nursing
MNU, The University of Texas at Austin, 2005
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Roblyer, Kathleen A, Clinical Assistant Professor Masters

College Of Nursing
DNP, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2015 College of Nursing
Ruiz, Roberta Jeanne, Professor • Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner (http://
College Of Nursing catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
PHD, The University of Texas Health Science Center, 1999 nursing/msn-family-practitioner)
• Master of Science in Nursing in Forensic Nursing (http://
Scott, Lindsey L, Clinical Assistant Professor catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
College Of Nursing nursing/msn-forensic-nursing)
MSN, Grand Canyon University, 2014
• Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education (http://
Seaback, Wanda F, Clinical Assistant Professor catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/
College Of Nursing nursing/msn)
MNU, Texas Woman's University, 2005
Sheridan, Daniel J, Professor

Nursing - BSN, RN to BSN Track
College Of Nursing The RN to BSN track is an opportunity for registered nurses who hold an
PHD, Oregon Health Sciences University, 1998 associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or will have an
A.D.N. degree conferred prior to the entry date. Applicants must hold a
Simon, Ashley N, Clinical Assistant Professor current, unencumbered license to practice in the State of Texas. Students
College Of Nursing may complete the 30 credit hour upper division course of study as
MNU, Texas A&M University, 2016 either a full-time or a part-time student. The RN to BSN plan allows
working nurses to balance career, education and other responsibilities.
Turnbow, Sonia L, Clinical Assistant Professor
All applicants are required to complete prerequisite credit hours as noted
College Of Nursing
above along with any outstanding core curriculum courses in order to
MNU, The University of Texas at El Paso, 1995
receive the bachelor’s degree.
Utterback, Virginia Ann, Clinical Associate Professor
College Of Nursing Entry to the RN to BSN (Bachelor of
Science in Nursing) Program
Van, Suzanne M, Clinical Assistant Professor Those who are already a registered nurse with an associate’s degree
College Of Nursing may apply for the RN to BSN program to obtain a bachelor’s degree. All
MNU, The University of Texas at El Paso, 2014 applicants are expected to complete prerequisite coursework prior to
the first class day. The course instruction is delivered online allowing
Wells-Beede, Elizabeth R, Clinical Assistant Professor students to balance career, family and other responsibilities along
College Of Nursing with advancing their education. Students may choose to complete the
MS, University of Phoenix, 2010 curriculum in 3 semesters (1-year option), in 4 semesters (1 1/2-year
option) or in 5 semesters (2-year option). Applicants who completed their
Weston, Cynthia G, Assistant Professor
Associate Degree in Nursing through an LVN to RN or Paramedic to RN
College Of Nursing
bridge program must have earned a minimum of 35 transferable credits
DNP, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2014
in their program in order to apply.
White-Corey, Shelley J, Clinical Assistant Professor
College Of Nursing Program Requirements
MNU, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2011
Wilkerson, Sharon A, Senior Professor Hours
College Of Nursing NURS 460 Nursing Dimensions and 3
PHD, Wayne State University, 1982 Informatics for the RN
MSN, University of Pennsylvania, 1976 NURS 461 Application of Evidence Based 3
Practice for the RN
Majors NURS 462 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 4
College of Nursing
for the RN
NURS 463 Health Assessment for the RN 3
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN Track (p. 573)
NURS 464 Health Promotion Across the 3
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Second Degree BSN Track (p. 574) Lifespan for the RN
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Traditional BSN (p. 574) NURS 465 Care of the Older Adult for the RN 2
NURS 466 Community Health for the RN 5
NURS 467 Leadership and Management for 5
the RN
574 Nursing - BSN, Second Degree BSN Track
NURS 468 Professional Practice Issues for the 2 NURS 312 Introduction to Pathophysiology 3

RN NURS 313 Nursing Fundamentals 5
Nutrition elective 3 NURS 314 Health Assessment 3
Select one of the following: NURS 315 Nursing and the Aged 3
NUTR 202 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition NURS 316 Pharmacology Principles 3
NUTR 203 Scientific Principles of Human NURS 320 Adult Nursing I 6
Nutrition NURS 323 Nursing Care of Women, Families 4
NUTR 222 Nutrition for Health and Health Care and Newborns
1
Directed electives 45 NURS 411 Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses 3
College and University Requirements NURS 412 Care of Mental Heatlh Clients 4
POLS 206 American National Government 3 NURS 413 Nursing Care of Children and 4
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 Families
American history (p. 25) 6 NURS 420 Adult Nursing II 6
Communication (p. 22) 6 NURS 421 Care of Community Health Clients 5
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 NURS 424 Professional Issues 2
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 NURS 430 Transition to Professional Nursing 5
Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9 Practice
Mathematics (p. 22) 6 NURS 431 Care of Vulnerable Populations 1
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3 or NURS 432 or Relations in Healthcare:
Teamwork and Communciation
NURS 489 Special Topics In... 2
1 1
See academic advisor for acceptable courses. General electives 16
Nursing - BSN, Second Degree BSN POLS 206 American National Government 3
Track POLS 207 State and Local Government

3
6
The second degree (post baccalaureate) track is for students who already Communication (p. 22) 6
hold a bachelor’s degree in another field of study. Acceptance into this Creative arts (p. 24) 3
track requires successful completion of prerequisite coursework prior
to beginning upper division courses. All students will be required to
complete core curriculum requirements if these were not met in the Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
previous degree program. Contact the Office of Student Affairs for more Mathematics (p. 22) 6
information. Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3
Students with a previous bachelor’s degree may apply to the traditional
BSN track and must follow the same requirements as noted above. If 1
See advisor for acceptable courses.
they met a core curriculum at another Texas institution in their previous
degree, it will be accepted for entry into the College of Nursing.
Nursing - BSN, Traditional BSN
Upper Level Entry to the Second Degree The traditional track requires the successful completion of prerequisite
Bachelor of Science in Nursing coursework prior to beginning upper division courses. College counselors
will be able to advise students regarding equivalencies to common
Admission decisions are based on:
course numbers. Information is also available regarding courses
1. the strength of the student’s academic background; at www.tccns.org (http://www.tccns.org) and through the Texas
A&M Transfer Course Equivalency (https://compass-ssb.tamu.edu/pls/
2. HESI A2 score;
PROD/bwxkwtes.P_TransEquivMain) web page.
3. the personal statement;
4. the student’s achievements and accomplishments, with emphasis on
volunteer work and activities in health care; and
Upper Level Entry to the Traditional
5. minimal academic history of repeats, withdraws or failures. Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Admission to the College of Nursing upper-level entry program is
Program Requirements competitive. The student must have a minimum grade of C in each
prerequisite course and a recommended minimum cumulative grade
Code Title Semester Credit point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Students admitted to the
Hours program usually exceed this minimum requirement significantly, with
NURS 305 Nursing Dimensions and 3 higher grade point averages in all university courses, in core curriculum
Informatics courses and in the science courses. Preference is given to students
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completing more than 50% of coursework in either Brazos, Williamson, NURS 431 Care of Vulnerable Populations 1
Hidalgo and Angelina counties in the state of Texas. In addition, or NURS 432 or Relations in Healthcare:
applicants are required to complete the HESI Admissions Assessment Teamwork and Communciation
A2 exam within one year of the application deadline. Students may take
NURS 489 Special Topics In... 2
the exam only one time per year. Admission requirements include the 1
application, HESI score, personal statement, and transcript(s) from all
colleges or universities attended. Admission decisions are based on: College and University Requirements
1. the strength of the student’s academic background;
2. HESI A2 score;
3. the personal statement;
4. the student’s achievements and accomplishments, with emphasis on
volunteer work and activities in health care; and
5. minimal academic history of repeats, withdraws or failures.
Internal Transfer Applicants Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3

An Internal Transfer Applicant is a current Texas A&M University
undergraduate in a non-nursing major who meets specific requirements Total Semester Credit Hours 120
to apply to the upper division sequence in Nursing. Meeting requirements 1
does not guarantee admission, it only allows a student the opportunity to See advisor for acceptable courses.
apply for a seat.
Students must submit the application no later than the published

Foreign Language
Proficiency in a foreign language is required. Can be met by taking two
deadline in the term in which they are applying. Note: All academic
years of the same language in high school or college credit.
information included on the application must be posted to and appear in
a student's official record at Texas A&M.
Prerequisite Courses
External Transfer Applicants Prerequisites may be planned or in progress during the application cycle,
but must be completed with a grade of "C" or better before the program
A limited number of External Transfer Applicants from colleges and
start date. The courses may be completed at any regionally accredited
universities outside of Texas A&M University will be admitted.
college or university.
Students on the Blinn TEAM and those participating in the PSA
program must follow the external transfer process found here (http://
nursing.tamhsc.edu/traditional/external.html).
Hours
NURS 305 Nursing Dimensions and 3
Informatics
NURS 312 Introduction to Pathophysiology 3
NURS 313 Nursing Fundamentals 5
NURS 314 Health Assessment 3
NURS 315 Nursing and the Aged 3
NURS 316 Pharmacology Principles 3
NURS 320 Adult Nursing I 6
NURS 323 Nursing Care of Women, Families 4
and Newborns
NURS 411 Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses 3
NURS 412 Care of Mental Heatlh Clients 4
NURS 413 Nursing Care of Children and 4
Families
NURS 420 Adult Nursing II 6
NURS 421 Care of Community Health Clients 5
NURS 424 Professional Issues 2
NURS 430 Transition to Professional Nursing 5
Practice
576 School of Public Health
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH The school currently offers one bachelor’s degree program, three
master’s degree programs, and two doctoral degree programs.
Administrative Officers Location

Dean - Jay Maddock, Ph.D., FAAHB The School of Public Health’s administration and faculty are located in a
state-of-the-art, three-building complex in College Station, on the Texas
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Amy L. Fairchild, Ph.D., M.P.H. A&M University west campus. The nearly 100,000-square-foot complex
includes classrooms fully equipped with videoconferencing technology
Associate Dean for Climate and Diversity - Lisako McKyer, Ph.D., M.P.H.
to support the school’s innovative distance education programs that
Associate Dean for Public Health Practice - Jennifer Griffith, Dr.P.H., reach across the breadth of the state. The laboratory building provides
M.P.H. a venue for the school’s internationally regarded toxicology group to
engage in exemplary public health work and provides a vehicle for
Associate Dean for Research - Marcia Ory, Ph.D., MPH training tomorrow’s researchers. The administration building houses
the administration and faculty. In addition, the school operates on-going
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs - Thomas J. McDonald, Ph.D. regional instructional and research programs at the McAllen campus.
Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration - John O'Neil, M.B.A. School of Public Health - Undergraduate Office
121 SRPH Administration Building Adriance Road
Director of Student Affairs - Erin Schneider, M.P.H.
General Statement (979) 436-9463

BSPH@tamhsc.edu
Founded in 1998 as the first public health school in the nation with http://sph.tamhsc.edu/phs/
a focus on rural and underserved communities, the School of Public
Health developed into a nationally ranked, fully accredited public health Majors
research, service and training program. After only nine years, U.S. News
& World Report ranked the school as a Top 25 Graduate School in Public Department of Public Health Studies
Health. • Bachelor of Science of Public Health (p. 577)
Offering classes at the College Station campus as well as other
Texas locations through distance education, the school provides
Minors
public health bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in several
public health disciplines: epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental
Department of Public Health Studies
health, occupational health, occupational safety and health, health • Occupational Health and Safety Minor (p. 580)
administration, policy and management, and health promotion and • Public Health Minor (p. 580)
community health sciences. In addition to core public health curriculum,
the school is home to several centers of research excellence. Masters
Providing a forum for future public health leaders, the school builds
an array of research strengths and practice skills for rural and urban
School of Public Health
• Master of Health Administration in Health Administration (http://
settings.
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/public-
History health/interdepartmental/health-administration-mha)
• Master of Public Health in Occupational Safety and Health (http://
The School of Public Health is the first of its kind in the nation. The catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/public-
Texas Legislature established the school in 1995 as part of a rural health health/interdepartmental/occupational-safety-health-mph)
initiative to better address rural health needs in the state. After receiving
• Master of Science in Public Health in Health Policy and
degree-granting authority for the Master of Public Health degree in April
Management (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
1998 from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the School of
interdisciplinary/public-health/interdepartmental/health-policy-
Rural Public Health welcomed its inaugural class in September 1998.
management-msph)
In 2014, the School of Public Health welcomed its first students into
the brand-new Bachelor of Science in Public Health program, the first Department of Environmental and
program of its kind in the state affiliated with a fully accredited School
of Public Health. With a mission to serve the public health needs of the
Occupational Health
entire state, the undergraduate program is based on a philosophy of • Master of Public Health in Environmental Health (http://
health promotion and disease prevention to improve the quality of life of catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/public-
individuals, families, and communities in the State of Texas and beyond. health/environmental-occupational-health/environmental-health-
Graduates of the BSPH program will be able to assess factors influencing mph)
health in populations as well as plan, design, implement and successfully
manage effective healthcare programs and interventions as well as be
well-positioned for careers in medicine, nursing and other allied health
professions.
577
Department of Epidemiology and Faculty

Biostatistics Appiah, Bernard, Assistant Professor
Public Health Studies
• Master of Public Health in Biostatistics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
DrPH, Texas A&M University, 2013
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/public-health/
epidemiology-biostatistics/biostatistics-mph) Campos-Bowers, Monica H, Instructional Assistant Professor
• Master of Public Health in Epidemiology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ Public Health Studies
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/public-health/ DrPH, University Of North Texas Health Science Center, 2008
epidemiology-biostatistics/epidemiology-mph)
Carrino, Gerard E, Instructional Professor
Department of Health Policy and Public Health Studies
PHD, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, 2005
Management
Clendenin, Angela G, Instructional Assistant Professor
• Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management (http://
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/public-
MA, Seaton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, 2005
health/health-policy-management/mph)
Griffith, Jennifer M, Instructional Associate Professor
Department of Health Promotion and Public Health Studies
Community Health Sciences DrPH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2004
MPH, Texas A&M Health Science Center - School of Rural Public Health,
• Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Community Health 2000
interdisciplinary/public-health/health-promotion-community-health- Hong, Yan, Associate Professor
sciences/mph) Public Health Studies
PHD, Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2007
Doctoral
Kodatt, Stephanie A, Assistant Professor
School of Public Health Public Health Studies
PHD, Our Lady of the Lake University, 2007
• Doctor of Philosophy in Health Services Research (http://
catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/public- Lin, Szu-Hsuan, Instructional Assistant Professor
health/interdepartmental/health-services-research-phd) Public Health Studies
• Doctor of Public Health in Epidemiology and Environmental PHD, Texas A&M University, 2015
Health (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools-
interdisciplinary/public-health/interdepartmental/epidemiology- Mier, Nelda, Associate Professor
environmental-health-drph) Public Health Studies
PHD, University of New Mexico, 2002
Department of Health Promotion and Millard, Ann V, Associate Professor

Community Health Sciences Public Health Studies
• Doctor of Public Health in Health Promotion and Community Health
Sciences (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/colleges-schools- Ramirez, Gilbert, Professor
interdisciplinary/public-health/health-promotion-community-health- Public Health Studies
sciences/drph) DrPH, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1986
Department of Public Health Studies Ross, Jennifer A, Instructional Assistant Professor

Our mission guides us toward improving population health throughout DrPH, Texas A&M University, 2013
Texas and beyond by providing competency-based educational programs
focused on the knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the practice of Majors
public health.
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health (p. 577)
Our educational programs are strengthened by our commitment to
regionally focused, practice-based scholarship and service. Minors
• Occupational Health and Safety Minor (p. 580)
Our vision is simple: Texas A&M Department of Public Health Studies
graduates will be world renowned for their competency as public health • Public Health Minor (p. 580)
practitioners and as the preferred “new hires” of health organizations!
We invite you to join our family of faculty, staff and students on our
Public Health - BS
collective journey for improving population health. Public Health professionals with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health
(BSPH) are prepared to:
578 Public Health - BS
1
• assess factors influencing health in individuals, communities and Free Electives 6
populations Semester Credit Hours 15
• plan effective programs and interventions Third Year
• design evaluations for those interventions Fall
• successfully manage the implementation of those programs PHLT 302 Foundations of Public Health 3
The BSPH program is based on a philosophy of health promotion and PHLT 303 Social Context of Population Health 3
disease prevention, to improve the quality of life of individuals, families PHLT 304 Biological Basis of Public Health 3
and communities. The BSPH discipline focuses on four areas: PHLT 310 Public Health Writing 1
PHLT 313 Health Care and Public Health System 3
1. the multiple determinants of health, including biological,
environmental, sociocultural, health service, and economic factors, PHLT 314 Public Health Data Management and 2
Assessment I
2. identification of scientific data, tools of informatics, and other
information for identifying indicators of health status and health Semester Credit Hours 15
disparities and assessing the well-being of a community, Spring
3. addressing major local, national, and global health challenges, and PHLT 305 Epidemiology in Public Health 3
4. designing public health approaches and interventions that improve PHLT 309 Population Health Promotion 3
health outcomes, population health and well-being. PHLT 311 Narrative Approach to Public Health 1
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree program is more than a PHLT 330 The Environment and Public Health 3
means to produce ready public health practitioners. It can complement PHLT 412 Health Advocacy and Policy 3
or enrich a traditional biology-based pre-health degree plan for students PHLT 315 Public Health Data Management and 2
intending professional education in medicine, nursing, allied health or Assessment II
other health professions. Notably the program establishes a specific Semester Credit Hours 15
entry-level baccalaureate degree in the Public Health academic pathway
Fourth Year
which, until recently, had started with a master’s degree.
Fall
Program Requirements PHLT 410 Public Health Communication 3
PHLT 411 Project Management in Public Health 3
First Year
PHLT 441 Strategies for Population Health 3
Fall Semester Improvement
Credit 2
BSPH Directed Electives
Hours
Select nine hours from the following: 9
BESC 314 Pathogens, the Environment and Society
BESC 401 Bioenvironmental Microbiology
Social and Behavioral Sciences (p. 25) 3
Spring
BICH 412 Biochemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
ENTO 210 Global Public Health Entomology
Second Year
ENTO 423 Medical Entomology
Fall
ENTO 431/ The Science of Forensic Entomology
FIVS 431
ENTO 432/ Applied Forensic Entomology
FIVS 432
I
GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics
1 GENE 312 Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory
Free Electives 6
GENE 320/ Biomedical Genetics
Semester Credit Hours 16 BIMS 320
Spring PHLT 306 Border Health
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 PHLT 308 Comparative Global Health Systems
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 PHLT 331 Occupational Safety and Health I
American history (p. 25) 3 PHLT 332 Occupational Safety and Health II
579
PHLT 333 Accident Investigation ENTO 432/ Applied Forensic Entomology

PHLT 334 Fire Safety and Workplace Hazards FIVS 432
PHLT 335 Hazardous Materials GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics
PHLT 413 Public Health Informatics GENE 312 Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory
PHLT 414 Applications of Epidemiology in Public GENE 320/ Biomedical Genetics
Health BIMS 320
PHLT 416 Public Health Leadership and Ethics PHLT 333 Accident Investigation
PHLT 432 Human Factors and Ergonomic Health and PHLT 306 Border Health
Safety PHLT 308 Comparative Global Health Systems
PHLT 433 Industrial Inspections and Audit PHLT 331 Occupational Safety and Health I
Techniques PHLT 332 Occupational Safety and Health II
PHLT 434 Project Cost Benefit and Economics PHLT 333 Accident Investigation
PHLT 484 Public Health Studies Field Experience PHLT 334 Fire Safety and Workplace Hazards
PHLT 485 Directed Studies PHLT 335 Hazardous Materials
PHLT 489 Special Topics In... PHLT 413 Public Health Informatics
PHLT 491 Research PHLT 414 Applications of Epidemiology in Public
PHYS 201 College Physics Health
PHYS 202 College Physics PHLT 416 Public Health Leadership and Ethics
URPN 370 Health Systems Planning PHLT 432 Human Factors and Ergonomic Health and
URPN 371 Environmental Health Planning and Policy Safety
VIBS 401 Developmental Neurotoxicology PHLT 485 Directed Studies
VIBS 407/ Core Ideas in Neuroscience PHLT 433 Industrial Inspections and Audit
NRSC 407 Techniques
VIBS 413 Introduction to Epidemiology PHLT 434 Project Cost Benefit and Economics
VIBS 420 Computer Applications in Public Health PHLT 484 Public Health Studies Field Experience
Research PHLT 485 Directed Studies
VIBS 432 Public Health Practices PHLT 489 Special Topics In...
VTPB 408 Clinical Microbiology PHLT 491 Research
VTPB 409 Introduction to Immunology PHYS 201 College Physics
VTPB 438 Biomedical Virology PHYS 202 College Physics
VTPB 487/ Biomedical Parasitology URPN 370 Health Systems Planning
BIOL 487 URPN 371 Environmental Health Planning and Policy
Semester Credit Hours 18 VIBS 401 Developmental Neurotoxicology
Spring VIBS 407/ Core Ideas in Neuroscience
PHLT 307 Public Health in the Global Context 3 NRSC 407
PHLT 415 Emergency Management in Public Health 3 VIBS 413 Introduction to Epidemiology
PHLT 445 Applications of Public Health 3 VIBS 420 Computer Applications in Public Health
BSPH Directed Electives
2
Research
Select six hours from the following: 6 VIBS 432 Public Health Practices
BESC 314 Pathogens, the Environment and Society VTPB 408 Clinical Microbiology
BESC 367 U.S. Environmental Regulations VTPB 409 Introduction to Immunology
BESC 401 Bioenvironmental Microbiology VTPB 438 Biomedical Virology
BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I VTPB 487/ Biomedical Parasitology
BIOL 487
BICH 412 Biochemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I Total Semester Credit Hours 120
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
Chosen in consultation with BSPH academic advisor.
BSPH Directed Electives: courses that constitute the major are
CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry Laboratory those offered by the School of Public Health and those approved for
ENTO 210 Global Public Health Entomology public health studies electives. Additional courses may be available.
ENTO 423 Medical Entomology Students must check with their academic advisor.
ENTO 431/ The Science of Forensic Entomology
Approval of degree plan does not guarantee access to courses. Students
FIVS 431
must satisfy prerequisites, and some course (writing intensive classes
580 Occupational Health and Safety - Minor
included) are available to majors only. It is the responsibility of the

student to ascertain whether there are any restrictions or prerequisites
for courses in their degree plan.
Occupational Health and Safety -

Minor
Overview
The Department of Public Health Studies offers a minor in Occupational
Health and Safety.
Hours
PHLT 331 Occupational Safety and Health I 3
PHLT 333 Accident Investigation 3
PHLT 432 Human Factors and Ergonomic 3
Health and Safety
PHLT 434 Project Cost Benefit and Economics 3
PHLT 305 Epidemiology in Public Health
PHLT 330 The Environment and Public Health
Minimum 15 hours required.

Minimum 2.0 TAMU GPA and a completed minor form filed in the
Public Health Studies advising office.
Public Health - Minor

The Department of Public Health Studies offers a minor in Public Health.
Hours
PHLT 302 Foundations of Public Health 3
PHLT 303 Social Context of Population Health 3
PHLT 305 Epidemiology in Public Health 3
PHLT 330 The Environment and Public Health 3
Any PHLT 3 credit course (p. 931)
1
Any relevant public health course
Minimum 15 hours required.
Minimum 2.0 TAMU GPA and a completed minor form filed in the Public
Health Studies advising office.
1
Must be approved by a Public Health Studies advisor.
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE students participate. The College of Science offers MS and PhD programs
in various departments.
Administrative Officers General Degree Requirements

Dean - Meigan Aronson, Ph.D. Degree requirements for science majors are organized into:
Associate Dean for Research - James Batteas, Ph.D. 1. general requirements, including University Core Curriculum
requirements and College of Science requirements;
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs - Yvette Hester, Ph.D. 2. requirements of the major field of study;
Senior Advisor to the Dean - W. Michael Kemp, Ph.D. 3. requirements of the minor field of study for those students
completing a BA degree; and
Associate Dean for International Programs - Paulo Lima-Filho, Ph.D. 4. electives.
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs - Lucas Macri, Ph.D. With the exception of physical activity and general elective requirements,
courses taken to satisfy degree requirements must be taken for letter
Associate Dean for External Relations - Marlan O. Scully, Ph.D.
grades.
Associate Dean for Strategic Planning - Sherry J. Yennello, Ph.D.
Students are responsible for selecting the courses in their degree plan
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Graduate Studies - Mark J. Zoran, and assuring they abide by Texas A&M University Student Rules in
Ph.D. meeting all degree requirements. Each department has advisors who
should be consulted in developing degree programs.
General Statement General Requirements
Nature, its origins and its evolution, its strengths and its frailties, its
General requirements include those which are required in every degree
order and its perceived disarray, constitutes the realm of study classified
program at the University. Please refer to these requirements defined in
as science. Scientists search for interconnecting relationships and
the University Core Curriculum and graduation requirements in foreign
traits of order to understand the nature of our universe. Each new
language sections of this catalog. Special guidelines should be noted in
discovery provides additional knowledge and frequently enables the
the following categories:
solution of previously perplexing questions. Often technology is able to
transform scientific discovery into applications which are beneficial to American History
our everyday living. Technology would be impoverished were it not for Code Title Semester Credit
the new knowledge continually being sought by scientists. At the same Hours
time, science could not progress without the advances in instrumentation 1
U.S. history course 3
and techniques generated by technology. Thus, a symbiotic relationship 1
U.S. history course 3
exists between science and technology, a relationship which permeates
the courses and programs in the college. Total Semester Credit Hours 6
1
The departments of the College of Science are organized to respond Students seeking teacher certification must complete HIST 105 and
to the needs of students for both general and specialized education in HIST 106.
science in offering the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts
degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and University Three hours in history may be substituted by successfully completing the
Studies. The former degree permits heavy emphasis in selected subject required four semesters of upper-level ROTC curriculum.
matter and closely allied fields, whereas the latter degree is designed
for the student who desires a more broadly based education while still Government/Political Science
specializing in one of the sciences. Additionally, the college offers a Code Title Semester Credit
Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematical Science. Hours
For this reason, many students select a degree program in science to POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
complete their prerequisite courses for professional study programs. The
early admissions option to professional schools of dentistry or medicine Total Semester Credit Hours 6
in the zoology degree program provides the opportunity for a student to
Three hours in political science may be substituted by successfully
receive a degree in zoology if they are successful in gaining admission to
completing the required four semesters of upper-level ROTC curriculum.
a professional study program in medicine or dentistry prior to completion
of a regular four-year degree program. To receive the degree, they must International and Cultural Diversity Requirements
complete all requirements under this program and successfully complete The International and Cultural Diversity portion of the Graduation
their first year of medical or dental school. requirements may be fulfilled by 6 hours from the approved list of
courses (see the International and Cultural Diversity requirements (p. 40)
In addition to the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
page). These courses may be in addition to University Core Curriculum
Physics and Astronomy, and Statistics, the College of Science includes
requirements, or if a course in this category satisfies an area of the Core,
the Cyclotron Institute, a research institute that emphasizes fundamental
it can be used to meet both requirements.
studies of nuclear science in which both undergraduate and graduate
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Major Field of Study Interested students should contact the Mathematics Department if
interested in this program.
Each department sets its own requirements for the major. At least 12
semester hours in the major must be completed in advanced courses
(300- or 400-level) in residence at Texas A&M. Preparation for Professional Studies
Students interested in gaining admission to professional study programs
Minor Field of Study in the health professions may do so through any course of study.
The BA degree requires a minor field of study or an area of emphasis for Prerequisite course requirements may be completed as part of a regular
students pursuing teacher certification. A minor requires 15–18 semester degree program or through electives. Advising for students preparing for
hours in one discipline. Six of these hours must be advanced (300- or health profession careers is available, regardless of major, through the
400-level) courses. Students must contact the department offering the Office of Professional School Advising, 209 Koldus, (979) 847-8938.
minor to determine course requirements. Students pursuing a BS degree
may select an optional minor. Contact the department offering the minor Medicine and Dentistry
to determine course requirements. Students must declare a minor no Curricula in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics within the
later than the date on which they apply for graduation. College of Science readily accommodate the required courses needed for
admission to professional studies in medicine and dentistry. Admission
Electives to medical and dental schools require the following prerequisites:
Electives should be chosen to enhance the student’s degree program
and/or complete professional school prerequisites if not contained in Code Title Semester Credit
required courses in the degree plan. Elective courses must be above Hours
the minimum level required in other areas of the degree program. For Chemistry
example, MATH 102 is not acceptable because it is below the minimum CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 3
requirement of calculus. Also, introductory courses to another field of
or CHEM 103
or Structure and Bonding
study such as BIMS 101 and AGLS 101 will not count toward degree
CHEM 113 Physical and Chemical Principles 1
requirements. Lower-level ROTC courses are not acceptable as electives.
Please consult an advisor when selecting electives. CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 3
or CHEM 104
or Chemistry of the Elements
Curricular Options CHEM 114 Qualitative Analysis 1
Honors Program CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 4

The College of Science participates in the University Honors Program
designed to offer the superior student special opportunities for academic
work of a range and depth appropriate to his or her capabilities and
greater intellectual interests. For further information, refer to the section Biochemistry
regarding the University Honors Program (p. 103). BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I 3
Biology
Cooperative Education Program BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
Cooperative education enables students to gain practical work
experience and a salary while completing academic requirements.
Two advanced biological sciences courses 6
During the four-year academic program, co-op students complete two
to four periods of work away from campus, gaining experience through Physics
on-the-job training and thus improving their opportunities for future PHYS 201 College Physics 4
employment. The Cooperative Education Office provides additional or PHYS 218 or Mechanics
information about this program. PHYS 202 College Physics 4
Minor Field of Study or PHYS 208 or Electricity and Optics

Statistics
Each department in the College of Science offers a minor. Students
interested in pursuing a minor in a field in the College should contact the Select one of the following: 3
department offering the minor. STAT 301 Introduction to Biometry
STAT 302 Statistical Methods
Summer Internships STAT 303 Statistical Methods
A number of programs are available throughout the country which offer
English
summer employment to students interested in specific fields of study
and training. Each departmental advisor has information pertaining to English course (p. 792) 6
these programs.
Early Admission Program
Integrated Fast Track Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees The College of Science offers two methods of awarding a baccalaureate
The Department of Mathematics provides the opportunity for ambitious degree to students who gain admission to professional school prior
and talented students to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree to completion of their degree. The Baccalaureate Degree Option for
within a five year period. Eligible students earn graduate credit during Students Granted Early Admission to Medical/Professional Programs is
their undergraduate study which allows them to complete this option. available to all students regardless of their major.
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Most students complete a four-year program prior to acceptance to • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (p. 607)
professional school and thus it is advised a degree program leading to a • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biological Chemistry Track
standard baccalaureate degree be selected. (p. 609)
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry Track
Veterinary Medicine (p. 610)
Please refer to the Admission Requirements—Professional Curriculum
listed in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Department of Mathematics
Other Allied Health Programs • Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (p. 627)
There are many allied health fields students may prepare for through • Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Master of Science in
degree programs in the College of Science. Prerequisite requirements for Mathematics, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 629)
admission should be completed as part of a degree granting program. • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (p. 630)
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Master of Science in
Teacher Certification Mathematics, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 632)
The Secondary Teaching Certificate may be obtained in conjunction with • Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences, Actuarial
a major in the College of Science. Requirements for teacher certification Emphasis (p. 617)
may be found at the aggieTEACH (http://aggieteach.tamu.edu) website.
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences, Biological
Curricula in University Studies

Science Emphasis (p. 618)
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences,
The College of Science has four different University Studies degree plans. Computational Emphasis (p. 619)
A University Studies Degree generally consists of a concentration of
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences, Economics
21-24 hours and two minors of 15-18 hours each. Some concentrations
Emphasis (p. 621)
and minors contain required courses that have additional prerequisites.
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences, Math
One of the two minors must be completed in a college outside of the
Emphasis (p. 622)
College of Science. The student’s diploma will list Bachelor of Science
in University Studies. The student’s area of concentrations and the two • Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences, Statistics
minors will be indicated on the student’s transcript. Emphasis (p. 624)
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences and Master of
Interested students must complete the online application and have Science in Mathematics, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 625)
necessary minor field approvals. The degree plans and applications may
be found at www.science.tamu.edu/academics/degrees.php.
Department of Physics and Astronomy
• Bachelor of Arts in Physics (p. 637)
Majors
• Bachelor of Science in Physics (p. 638)
College of Science
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Mathematics for Business Department of Statistics
Concentration (p. 642) • Bachelor of Science in Statistics (p. 640)
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Mathematics for Teaching
Concentration (p. 644) Minors
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Mathematics for Pre-
Professionals Concentration (p. 643) Department of Biology
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Science for Secondary • Bioinformatics Minor (p. 596)
Teaching Concentration (p. 643) • Biology Minor (p. 597)
Department of Biology Department of Chemistry

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology (p. 590) • Chemistry Minor (p. 612)
• Bachelor of Science in Biology (p. 591)
• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (p. 592) Department Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology (p. 593) • Mathematics Minor (p. 634)
• Bachelor of Science in Zoology (p. 595)
Department of Physics
Department of Chemistry • Astrophysics Minor (p. 639)
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (p. 600) • Physics Minor (p. 639)
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Biological Chemistry or Medical, Dental,
Pharmacy School Track (p. 602) Department of Statistics
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Chemical Education Track (p. 603) • Statistics Minor (p. 642)
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry Track
(p. 605)
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Masters • Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/

colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/physics-astronomy/
Department of Biology physics-phd)
• Master of Science in Biology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/

colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/biology/ms) Department of Statistics
• Master of Science in Microbiology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ • Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/biology/ colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/statistics/phd)
microbiology-ms)
Department of Biology
Department of Chemistry No one really knows what the world will be like 50 years from now, but
• Master of Science in Chemistry (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ it is certain that biologists will be at the forefront of science attempting
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/chemistry/ms) to find solutions to many of the world’s problems and to find answers to
intriguing questions about animals, plants and microbes at the molecular,
Department of Mathematics cellular, organismal and ecosystem levels. Biologists will be concerned
• Master of Science in Mathematics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ with pollution of the environment, cause and cure of disease, population
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/mathematics/ control, recurring food shortages, preservation of species and many
ms) other aspects resulting from the impact of technological changes on
life forms. Those who are astounded by the array of living things on the
Department of Physics and Astronomy earth and who seek challenging, creative work should consider a career
in biology or in a biology-related field. The Department of Biology offers
• Master of Science in Astronomy (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ five distinct four-year curricula which lead to the baccalaureate degree.
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/physics-astronomy/ These are the Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Bachelor of Science in Biology,
astronomy-ms) Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology, Bachelor of Science
• Master of Science in Physics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ in Microbiology and Bachelor of Science in Zoology. The curricula are
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/physics-astronomy/ designed to maximize postbaccalaureate opportunities in:
physics-ms)
1. professional schools of medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry;
Department of Statistics 2. allied health schools of physical and occupational therapy, physician
assistant programs, optometry, pharmacy, and nursing;
• Master of Science in Analytics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/statistics/analytics-ms) 3. graduate education leading to teaching and research careers in
universities, in industry or in state or national agencies;
• Master of Science in Statistics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/statistics/ms) 4. teaching at junior high or high school levels and
5. jobs in biotechnology, research laboratories, pharmaceutical
Doctoral companies and field biology.
Department of Biology The Department of Biology degree plans will enable students to complete
all entrance requirements for graduate and professional schools as well
• Doctor of Philosophy in Biology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/ as medical technology, pharmacy, optometry, nursing, physical therapy,
colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/biology/phd) and other paramedical and health support fields.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/biology/
microbiology-phd)
Advising
Because some careers in biology require advanced and/or specialized
Department of Chemistry training, it is essential to take advantage of advising opportunities. In

the Department of Biology, there are professional advisors in the Biology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ Undergraduate Programs Office. The advisor may be consulted prior to
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/chemistry/phd) each registration period and as the student needs. Questions regarding
registration, degree checks, transfer of courses, advanced placements
Department of Mathematics and other academic matters are handled in the Office of Undergraduate
• Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ Programs. Students with special interests in graduate study should
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/mathematics/ consult the graduate advisor. Information concerning entrance to
phd) professional schools of medicine, dentistry and other health related fields
is available from the Office of Professional School Advising.
Department of Physics and Astronomy Requirements for all Baccalaureate

• Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics (http://catalog.tamu.edu/
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/physics- Degrees in the Department of Biology
astronomy/applied-physics-phd) Each student seeking a baccalaureate degree in the Department
• Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ of Biology is required to master a common body of knowledge in
graduate/colleges-schools-interdisciplinary/science/physics- science. In addition, the student must take courses essential to a liberal
astronomy/astronomy-phd) education. Students will note that the first two years of all curricula
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offered by the Department of Biology are similar. Electives must include the first four full semesters at Texas A&M University may be blocked
the 6 hours of international and cultural diversity courses required and forced to change majors or be required to meet with an academic
for graduation. Students must also take at least two writing-intensive advisor to see if they can be successful in the major. Students registering
courses in biology. Other requirements for graduation are listed in the for upper-level Biology classes without completing the CBK, or without
Texas A&M University Student Rules and this catalog. approval of the Undergraduate Advising Office, will be dropped from the
roster.
Students in the Department of Biology must make a grade of C or better
in BIOL 111 and BIOL 112. Additionally, students may have only one D in Transfer Students
courses within the major used to satisfy required or directed electives
1. Transfer from within Texas A&M University: The Biology Department
for a given degree plan. It is required that the freshman and sophomore
will accept changes of major from other departments at Texas
level biology, chemistry and math courses be completed before the start
A&M upon completion of AT LEAST one semester of an applicable
of the 5th full semester and before enrollment in any junior or senior level
BIOL course taken at Texas A&M and AT LEAST one semester of an
science.
applicable CHEM course taken at Texas A&M, with a minimum 2.5
grade point average overall for courses taken at Texas A&M, a 2.5
Common Body of Knowledge grade point average in BIOL courses taken at Texas A&M, and a 2.5
To assure that students have sufficient prerequisite training for advanced or better grade point average in CHEM courses taken at Texas A&M.
courses, Biology majors must complete a series of courses comprising Students still must complete the CBK before being admitted to upper
a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) prior to their junior year (5th full level BIOL courses.
semester) and enrollment in upper level BIOL courses. A Biology student 2. Transfer students from other institutions to Biology must have
will be admitted into upper level Biology classes when he or she has met completed the following:
the following criteria: a. A minimum of 24 accredited college hours
b. Sixteen hours of prescribed coursework:
Completion of a set of CBK courses (38 hours) before the student's 5th
i Eight hours of General Biology (TAMU BIOL 111 and BIOL 112
full semester to include:
or Texas Common Course Numbers BIOL 1406 and 1407) with
Code Title Semester Credit B’s or better, and
Hours ii Eight hours of General Chemistry (TAMU
1
4 CHEM 101/CHEM 111 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112 or Texas
1 Common Course Numbers CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412) with
B’s or better, and
BIOL 213 Molecular Cell Biology 3
iii Eight hours of Calculus (TAMU MATH 147/MATH 148 or
BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution 3 MATH 151/MATH 152 or MATH 171/MATH 172 or Texas
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 Common Courses Numbers MATH 2413 and MATH 2414)
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry with C’s or better
Laboratory I
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4 c. A minimum cumulative grade point average of a 3.0
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry d. A minimum Biology and Chemistry grade point average of a 3.0
Laboratory II
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 4 Biology Honors Program
The Biology Department Honors Program is open to highly talented and
motivated students pursuing a major in any of our degree plans. Honors
students will be part of a vibrant community within the department with
Select one of the following: 8 enriched learning experiences in both the classroom and biology research
MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences laboratories.
& MATH 148and Calculus II for Biological
Sciences Honors Requirements: Students wishing to graduate with honors
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I distinctions in either Biology (BIOL), Microbiology (MICR), Zoology
& MATH 152and Engineering Mathematics II (ZOOL), or Molecular and Cellular Biology (BMCB) must earn 21 credits in
Honors courses and meet the following minimum honors requirements in
addition to those listed in the degree plan:
& MATH 172and Calculus
Total Semester Credit Hours 38 • 4 credits BIOL 111H or BIOL 112H*
1
• 3 credits BIOL 213H or BIOL 214H
A grade of C or better must be earned.
• 3 credits at 300/400 BIOL honors or honors contract; any 600 BIOL;
not to include BIOL 485H, BIOL 491H, or BIOL 495H
A student must be in good academic standing with an overall grade point
average of a 2.0 or better overall and in the major. • 6 credits BIOL 491H
• 2 credits BIOL 495H
Process
• 3 credits any honors course outside the College of Science
Students will be audited by the department to monitor progress of
completion of the CBK. Students failing to complete the CBK within
* This requirement may be waved with a score of 5 on the Biology AP Code Title Semester Credit
exam, a score of 6 on the IB exam, or by taking an additional honors Hours
biology course at the 300 or 400 level. Social and Behavioral Science
Grade requirements at time of graduation: PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3
or SOCI 205 or Introduction to Sociology
• cumulative Texas A&M University GPR of 3.5 or higher Biology Electives
• cumulative honors GPR of 3.25 or higher BIOL 318 Chordate Anatomy 4
• no grade lower than a B in courses counting toward honors. If a BIOL 344 Embryology 4
student earns less than a B in an honors course, they will still receive
BIOL 388 Principles of Animal Physiology 4
University credit. However, they will need to take a different course to
fulfill the honors requirement. BIOL 437 Molecular and Human Medical 3
Mycology
• no F*, given in cases of academic dishonesty, on the transcript
BIOL 454 Immunology 3
Honors recognition: All honors courses will be denoted as honors on BIOL 456 Medical Microbiology 3
students' official transcripts. Furthermore, students completing the
Free Electives
honors program will have the departmental honors distinction, as well
as, any earned university or college distinction noted on the official
transcript. HLTH 354 Medical Terminology for the Health 3
Professions
Admission to the Honors Program in Biology URPN 370 Health Systems Planning 3
Incoming Freshmen: Incoming freshmen should indicate their interest PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology 3
in the departmental honors program though the ApplyTexas site and or SOCI 205 or Introduction to Sociology
choosing the "Apply to any Honors Program" after August 1. To be BIOL 318 Chordate Anatomy 4
admitted, students should have a SAT score of 1250 or above (verbal BIOL 344 Embryology 4
+math and minimum of 600 on both sections) or a composite score of 28
or above on the ACT (minimum 27 on both verbal and math sections).
BIOL 437 Molecular and Human Medical 3
Students who have already completed their application and now wish Mycology
to apply to the Biology Honors program can use the "Apply to any BIOL 454 Immunology 3
Honors Program" link at the Texas A&M Honors program site (http:// BIOL 456 Medical Microbiology 4
honorsprograms.tamu.edu/Home).
Current or transfer students: Current or transfer students with a HLTH 236 Race, Ethnicity and Health 3
cumulative GPR of 3.5 or better can apply for admissions to the Biology HLTH 334/ Women's Health 3
Honors Program by writing a short (less than 300 word) memo requesting WGST 334
admittance to the departments honors director. When applying, students Total Semester Credit Hours 64
should keep in mind that they will need to fulfill all honors requirements.
Please send memos to: biohonors@bio.tamu.edu. Students should consult their academic advisor about the courses that
best fit their career interests.
Remaining in the program
In order to remain in the Biology Honors program, students must

Education Track
maintain a cumulative GPR at Texas A&M of 3.5 and honors GPR of 3.25. This unofficial track is for students wishing to acquire state certification
Students falling below these standards will be placed on probation for to teach at the secondary level upon graduation. Students should seek
the next semester. Students unable to meet these standards for a second advice from the advisors within their department and from the College of
semester may be dismissed from the Biology Honors Program. Education and Human Development, as well as from the advisor in charge
of their teaching option. The intention is to make the best possible use
Contact us of social science, humanity, free and directed electives in the Bachelor
of Arts in Biology, thereby condensing as many of the certification
Please direct any questions to biohonors@bio.tamu.edu or the biology requirements as possible into the degree plan. Courses should include:
advising office.
Human Biology Track Hours
This unofficial track is for students interested in pursuing professional Social and Behavioral Science
schools including medical, dental and allied health programs (e.g.,
nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy
INST 222 Foundations of Education in a 3
and physician assistant). The focus of the science courses on human
Multicultural Society
biology will better prepare these students for their chosen fields.
Suggested courses include: Biology Electives
Upper-level BIOL courses, including two writing 14
intensive courses (p. 741)
Free Electives
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RDNG 372 Reading and Writing across the 3 BIOL 462/ Amazon River Tropical Biology
Middle Grades Curriculum WFSC 462
or RDNG 465 or Reading in the Middle and BIOL 467 Integrative Animal Behavior
Secondary Grades Free Electives
TEFB 322 Teaching and Schooling in Modern 3 CHEM 315 Fundamentals of Quantitative 4
Society & CHEM 318 Analysis
TEFB 324 Teaching Skills II 3 and Quantitative Analysis
TEFB 406 Science in the Middle and 3 Laboratory
Secondary School ENTO 201 General Entomology 3
Student teaching MEPS 313 Introduction to Plant Physiology 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 32 Select one of the following: 3-4
Marine Biology Track & PLPA 303 and Plant Pathology Laboratory
This unofficial track is for students requiring a more rigorous and in- WFSC 311 Ichthyology
depth foundation in biological courses that apply to marine environments WFSC 401 General Mammalogy
and ecosystems. This suggested degree plan is ideal for students who
WFSC 402 General Ornithology
intend to pursue graduate studies in marine biology or serve as field
biologists at national seashores or sanctuaries. A minimum of 20 hours is Total Semester Credit Hours 20-21
required to fulfill this requirement, to be chosen from the following:
Students should consult their academic advisor about the courses that
Code Title Semester Credit best fit their career interests.
Hours
Biology Electives
Quantitative Biology Track
This unofficial track is for students interested in applying quantitative
BIOL 335 Invertebrate Zoology 4
approaches, including mathematical, statistical, and computational
BIOL 440 Marine Biology 4 techniques, to fundamental problems in biology. Because courses for this
Related ZOOL research or field experience 3 track are still being developed in conjunction with the Departments of
(p. 994) Mathematics and Statistics, students should check with their advisor for
Free Electives new quantitative biology courses:
OCNG 251 Oceanography 3
or OCNG 401 or Interdisciplinary Oceanography Hours
or OCNG 420 or Biological Oceanography Mathematics
WFSC 311 Ichthyology 3 MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4
WFSC 425 Marine Fisheries 3 MATH 172 Calculus 4
Total Semester Credit Hours 20 Electives
BIOL 289 Special Topics in... 1-4
Students should consult their academic advisor about the courses that
best fit their career interests. MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 12-15
Ecology/Environmental Track
This unofficial track is particularly designed for students interested in
environmental consulting, environmental protection and ecosystem
Liberal Education Requirements of the
evaluation. This suggested degree plan can be adapted to focus on University, College or State
particular areas or populations within an ecosystem. A minimum of Code Title Semester Credit
18 hours is required to fulfill this requirement, to be chosen from the Hours
following:
Code Title Semester Credit Communication elective (p. 22) 6
Hours Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
Communication Government/Political science elective (p. 25) 6
ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing 3 Social and behavioral sciences elective (p. 25) 3
Biology Electives Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
Select one of the following: 3-4 International and cultural diversity elective (p. 40) 0-6
BIOL 335 Invertebrate Zoology Total Semester Credit Hours 27-33
BIOL 357 Ecology
BIOL 358 Ecology Laboratory
BIOL 400 Tropical Ecology Costa Rica
BIOL 440 Marine Biology
Faculty Griffing, Lawrence R, Associate Professor

Biology
Alexander, Michael B, Lab Instructor PHD, Stanford University, 1981
Biology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014 Hardin, Paul E, Distinguished Professor
Biology
Aramayo, Rodolfo A, Associate Professor PHD, Indiana University, 1987
Biology
PHD, University of Georgia, 1992 Harlow, Mark L, Assistant Professor
Biology
Armstrong, Beth E, Lab Instructor PHD, Stanford University, 2001
Biology
MS, Texas A&M University, 2006 Jones, Adam G, Professor
Biology
Aufderheide, Karl J, Associate Professor PHD, University of Georgia, 1998
Biology
PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1974 Jung, Jae Hoon, Research Assistant Professor
Biology
Bell-Pedersen, Deborah, Professor PHD, Stanford University, 2009
Biology
PHD, State University of New York at Albany, 1991 Kemp, Walter M, Professor
Biology
Benedik, Michael J, Professor PHD, The Tulane University of Louisiana, 1969
Biology
PHD, Stanford University, 1982 Lee, Christopher P, Lecturer
Biology
Beremand, Phillip D, Lab Instructor PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014
Biology
PHD, Indiana University, 1979 Lekven, Arne C, Professor
Biology
Bernardo, Joseph, Research Associate Professor MS, University of California, Los Angeles, 1996
Biology
PHD, Duke University, 1991 Lin, Xiaorong, Professor
Biology
Carney, Ginger E, Professor PHD, University of Georgia, 2003
Biology
PHD, University of Georgia, 1998 Lockless, Steve W, Associate Professor
Biology
Cohn, William B, Senior Lecturer PHD, The University of Texas at Dallas, 2002
Biology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2000 Lyons, Jacob I, Lab Instructor
Biology
Criscione, Charles D, Associate Professor MS, Texas State University, 2010
Biology
PHD, Oregon State University, 2005 Mackenzie, Duncan S, Associate Professor
Biology
Epps, Sharon V, Lab Instructor PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1980
Biology
MS, Texas A&M University, 2013 Manson, Michael D, Professor
Biology
Erickson, James W, Associate Professor PHD, Stanford University, 1976
Biology
PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1989 McKnight, Thomas D, Professor
Biology
Garcia, Luis R, Professor PHD, University of Georgia, 1983
Biology
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1996 McMahan, Uel J, Professor
Biology
Gomer, Richard H, Professor PHD, University of Tennessee Medical Units, 1964
Biology
PHD, California Institute of Technology, 1983 Menet, Jerome, Assistant Professor
Biology
Greenbaum, Ira F, Professor PHD, Louis Pasteur University, 2003
Biology
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Merlin, Christine, Assistant Professor Smotherman, Michael S, Associate Professor

Biology Biology
PHD, University Pierre and Marie Curie, 2006 PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1998
Moyes, Rita J, Instructional Associate Professor Sorg, Joseph A, Associate Professor

Biology Biology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1992 PHD, University of Chicago, 2006
Nan, Beiyan, Assistant Professor Szule, Joseph A, Research Assistant Professor

Biology Biology
PHD, Peking University, China, 2007 PHD, University of Calgary, 2005
Norton, Jerry D, Lab Instructor Tag, Andrew G, Senior Lecturer

Biology Biology
Pepper, Alan E, Associate Professor Taylor, Lathrop, Senior Lecturer

Biology Biology
PHD, University of California, Davis, 1990 PHD, Texas A&M University, 1985
Pilling, Darrell, Research Assistant Professor Thomas, Terry L, Professor

Biology Biology
PHD, University of Birmingham, 1995 PHD, The University of Georgia, 1975
Qin, Hongmin, Associate Professor Thompson, Wesley J, Professor

Biology Biology
PHD, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1999 PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1975
Rao, Asha, Senior Lecturer Versaw, Wayne K, Associate Professor

Biology Biology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2002 PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1995
Riley, Bruce B, Professor Wan, Wei, Senior Lecturer

Biology Biology
PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1990 PHD, University of California, Davis, 2005
Rosenthal, Gil G, Professor Whitaker, Gregory H, Lab Instructor

Biology Biology
Ryan, Kathryn J, Instructional Assistant Professor Wicksten, Mary K, Professor

Biology Biology
PHD, Baylor College of Medicine, 1998 PHD, University of Southern California, 1977
Sachs, Matthew S, Professor Winemiller, Leslie K, Senior Lecturer

Biology Biology
PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1989
Schartl, Manfred, Visiting Professor Wright, Rachel N, Lab Instructor

Biology Biology
PHD, University of Gießen, 1978 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2011
Scott, Timothy P, Professor Zoran, Mark J, Professor

Biology Biology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996 PHD, Iowa State University, 1987
Siegele, Deborah A, Associate Professor Majors

Biology
PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1989 • Bachelor of Arts in Biology (p. 590)
• Bachelor of Science in Biology (p. 591)
Smith, James L, Associate Professor
• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (p. 592)
Biology
PHD, University of Florida, 2002 • Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology (p. 593)
• Bachelor of Science in Zoology (p. 595)
590 Biology - BA
1
Minors Students seeking teacher certification must take HIST 105 and
HIST 106. Other students may choose HIST 105 and HIST 106 or
• Bioinformatics Minor (p. 596) any 6 hours of American history courses (3 hours may be in Texas
• Biology Minor (p. 597) history).
2
Students successfully completing the required four semesters of
Biology - BA upper-level ROTC courses may substitute these courses for 3 hours
of American history and 3 hours of government/political science.
The BA degree in Biology, through the availability of a large number
of electives, gives students maximum flexibility in earning a biology The following are CBK courses and must be completed prior to the start
degree. The 15-18 hour minor requirement, including 6 hours of advanced of 5th full semester: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 213, BIOL 214, CHEM 101 &
courses in a discipline other than biology, provides students with the CHEM 111, CHEM 102 & CHEM 112, CHEM 227 & CHEM 237, CHEM 228 &
opportunity to include significant coursework in areas such as foreign CHEM 238, MATH 147, MATH 148.
language, business, education, or social sciences. The BA program
is recommended for students with broad educational objectives or Third Year
who intend to pursue further education in areas such as allied health Fall Semester
professions, professional schools, or teaching certification. Credit
Hours
Program Requirements BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I 3
First Year BICH 412 Biochemistry Laboratory I 1
3
Fall Semester POLS 206 American National Government 3
Credit STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3
Hours Elective
4
3
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 Spring
I 3
MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences 4 5
Any 300-400 level BIOL course (p. 741)
Spring
& GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory
VIBS 343 Histology
VIBS 443 Biology of Mammalian Cells and Tissues
II
4
Elective 6
MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences 4
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
Fourth Year
Fall
Second Year
5
Select 7 credit hours from the following: 7
Fall
300-400 level BIOL course (p. 741)
BIOL 213 Molecular Cell Biology 3
1,2 VIBS 343 Histology
Spring
4
Electives 7
BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution 3
& CHEM 238 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory Spring
5
PHYS 202 College Physics 4 Select one of the following: 4
American history elective (p. 25)
1,2
3 300-400 level BIOL course (p. 741)
Semester Credit Hours 14 GENE 302 Principles of Genetics
VIBS 343 Histology
591
1,2
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 American history elective (p. 25) 3
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 Semester Credit Hours 14
4
Electives 7 Spring
Semester Credit Hours 17 BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 62 CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 4
3
Students successfully completing the required four semesters of PHYS 202 College Physics 4
upper-level ROTC courses may substitute these courses for 3 hours American history elective (p. 25)
1,2
3
of American history and 3 hours of government/political science.
Select from any 100-499 course not used elsewhere. (Except
AGLS 101; BIMS 101; BIOL 101, BIOL 107, BIOL 113, BIOL 206; Total Semester Credit Hours 58
BUSN 100; CAEN 100-499 (p. 751); CHEM 106, CHEM 116; 1
Students seeking teacher certification must take HIST 105 and
HORT 101; MATH 102; STLC 100-499 (p. 972); WFSC 101.) Only
one KINE 199 may be used as a general elective.
5 any 6 hours of American history courses (3 hours may be in Texas
Two courses in the major must be designated as writing intensive.
history).
2
Total Program Hours 120 Students successfully completing the required four semesters of
upper-level ROTC courses may substitute these courses for 3 hours
Biology - BS of American history and 3 hours of government/political science.
The BS degree in Biology is designed for students to obtain a The following are CBK courses and must be completed prior to the start
comprehensive, solid foundation in the major branches of Biology. of 5th full semester: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 213, BIOL 214, CHEM 101 &
The degree provides the opportunity for extensive study across the CHEM 111, CHEM 102 & CHEM 112, CHEM 227 & CHEM 237, CHEM 228 &
breadth of biological disciplines, ranging from molecular and cellular CHEM 238, MATH 147, MATH 148.
biology to ecology and evolution. This degree plan is recommended for
students preparing for graduate programs in biological sciences or any Third Year
professional programs in health and medical sciences such as medical,
Fall Semester
dental or veterinary schools.
Credit
Hours
Program Requirements BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I 4
First Year & BICH 412 and Biochemistry Laboratory I
Fall Semester GENE 302 Principles of Genetics 4
Credit & GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory
Hours STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4 3
Elective 3
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Spring
I
MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences 4 5
BICH 464 Bacteriophage Genomics
Spring
400 level GENE course (p. 821)
VIBS 343 Histology
or VIBS 443 or Biology of Mammalian Cells and
II
Tissues
MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences 4
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 3
Electives 6
Second Year
Fourth Year
Fall
Fall
BIOL 213 Molecular Cell Biology 3 4
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 4 5
400 level GENE course (p. 821)
592 Microbiology - BS
OCNG 420 Biological Oceanography Communication elective (p. 22) 3

VIBS 343 Histology Semester Credit Hours 15
or VIBS 443 or Biology of Mammalian Cells and Spring
Tissues
3
Elective 3 & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
Semester Credit Hours 16 II
Spring MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences 4
4
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 Communication elective (p. 22) 3
5
Select two of the following: 7 Semester Credit Hours 15
Any 300-400 level BIOL course (p. 741) Second Year
BICH 464 Bacteriophage Genomics Fall
400 level GENE course (p. 821) BIOL 213 Molecular Cell Biology 3
OCNG 420 Biological Oceanography CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 4
VIBS 343 Histology & CHEM 237 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory
or VIBS 443 or Biology of Mammalian Cells and PHYS 201 College Physics 4
Tissues American history elective (p. 25)
1,2
3
Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3 Semester Credit Hours 14
3
Elective 3 Spring
Semester Credit Hours 16 BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 62 CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 4
3
Select from any 100-499 course not used elsewhere. (Except PHYS 202 College Physics 4
AGLS 101; BIMS 101; BIOL 101, BIOL 107 BIOL 113, BIOL 206; 1,2
BUSN 100; CAEN 100-499 (p. 751); CHEM 106, CHEM 116,
HORT 101; MATH 102; STLC 100-499 (p. 972); WFSC 101.) Only Semester Credit Hours 14
one KINE 199 may be used as a general elective Total Semester Credit Hours 58
4
1
upper-level ROTC courses may substitute these courses for 3 hours Students seeking teacher certification must take HIST 105 and
of American history and 3 hours of government/political science. HIST 106. Other students may choose HIST 105 and HIST 106 or
5 any 6 hours of American history courses (3 hours may be in Texas
history).

2
Microbiology - BS of American history and 3 hours of government/political science.
The degree program in Microbiology is designed to provide a The following are CBK courses and must be completed prior to the start
comprehensive education in the biology of microorganisms. A graduate of 5th full semester: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 213, BIOL 214, CHEM 101 &
of this program will have a thorough grounding in the classical areas CHEM 111, CHEM 102 & CHEM 112, CHEM 227 & CHEM 237, CHEM 228 &
of microbial physiology and biochemistry, microbial genetics, and CHEM 238, MATH 147, MATH 148.
developing areas like the molecular biology of microorganisms. The
curriculum provides excellent training toward a career in any one of many Third Year
areas of industrial microbiology and public health services. It is also an Fall Semester
ideal preparation for advanced study or professional school in medicine, Credit
dentistry and other related fields, especially medical technology and Hours
biotechnology. BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I 3
3
Program Requirements GENE 302 Principles of Genetics 4
First Year & GENE 312 and Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory
Fall Semester STAT 302 Statistical Methods 3
Hours Spring
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4 BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II 3
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 BICH 414 Biochemical Techniques I 2
I 4
Elective 5
593
5
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 BESC 403 Sampling and Environmental 3
Semester Credit Hours 16 Monitoring
Fourth Year Medical Microbiology
Fall BIOL 352 Diagnostic Bacteriology 4
BIOL 406/ Bacterial Genetics 3 BIOL 437 Molecular and Human Medical 3
GENE 406 Mycology
5
3 BIOL 445 Biology of Viruses 3
Select directed electives from the list below
3
7 BIOL 454 Immunology 3
Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3 BIOL 455 Laboratory in Immunology 2
Semester Credit Hours 16 BIOL 456 Medical Microbiology 4
Spring VTPB 452 Clinical Veterinary Mycology 3
BIOL 438 Bacterial Physiology 4 VTPB 487/ Biomedical Parasitology 4

BIOL 487
Select a directed elective from the list below 3
Molecular Microbiology
4 BIOL 352 Diagnostic Bacteriology 4
Elective 6
BIOL 413 Cell Biology 3
BIOL 430 Biological Imaging 4
BIOL 445 Biology of Viruses 3
3
4
Select from any 100-499 course not used elsewhere. (Except Molecular and Cell Biology - BS
AGLS 101, BIMS 101; BIOL 101, BIOL 107, BIOL 113, BIOL 206;
Students who select Molecular and Cell Biology as their major will receive
BUSN 100; CAEN 101-499 (p. 751); CHEM 106, CHEM 116;
a strong background in the cellular and molecular aspects of biology
HORT 101; MATH 102; STLC 100-499 (p. 972); WFSC 101.) Only
with particular emphasis on eukaryotes. The major provides an excellent
one KINE 199 may be used as a general elective.
5 foundation for a career in biotechnology, genetic engineering, MD/PhD
Students successfully completing the required four semesters of programs or basic biological research.
of American history and 3 hours of government/political science. Program Requirements
Directed Electives First Year
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours
Hours
Select one course from the following:
OCNG 420 Biological Oceanography 3 & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
Select remaining courses from the following: I
Industrial Microbiology MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences 4
BIOL 352 Diagnostic Bacteriology 4 Communication elective (p. 22) 3
BIOL 414 Developmental Biology 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
BIOL 430 Biological Imaging 4 Spring
BIOL 450/ Genomics 4 BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4
BICH 450 CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4
BIOL 461 Antimicrobial Agents 1 & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
BESC 401 Bioenvironmental Microbiology 3 II
BESC 402 Microbial Processes in 3 MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences 4
Bioremediation Communication elective (p. 22) 3
Environmental Microbiology Semester Credit Hours 15
BIOL 352 Diagnostic Bacteriology 4 Second Year
BIOL 430 Biological Imaging 4 Fall
BIOL 440 Marine Biology 4 BIOL 213 Molecular Cell Biology 3
SCSC 405 Soil and Water Microbiology 4 CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 4
BESC 401 Bioenvironmental Microbiology 3 & CHEM 237 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory
BESC 402 Microbial Processes in 3 PHYS 201 College Physics 4
Bioremediation 1,2
594 Molecular and Cell Biology - BS
4
Spring Elective 3
BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 62
3
PHYS 202 College Physics 4 Two courses in the major must be designated as writing intensive.
1,2 4
American history elective (p. 25) 3 Select from any 100-499 course not used elsewhere. (Except
Semester Credit Hours 14 AGLS 101, BIMS 101; BIOL 101, BIOL 107, BIOL 113, BIOL 206;
BUSN 100; CHEM 106, CHEM 116, HORT 101; MATH 102; STLC
Total Semester Credit Hours 58 100-499 (p. 972); WFSC 101.) Only one KINE 199 may be used as a
1 general elective.
Students seeking teacher certification must take HIST 105 and 5
Can be replaced by BIOL 435 or BIOL 455.
6
any 6 hours of American history courses (3 hours may be in Texas Students successfully completing the required four semesters of
history). upper-level ROTC courses may substitute these courses for 3 hours
2 of American history and 3 hours of government/political science.
of American history and 3 hours of government/political science. Directed Electives
The following are CBK courses and must be completed prior to the start
Hours
of 5th full semester: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 213, BIOL 214, CHEM 101 &
CHEM 111, CHEM 102 & CHEM 112, CHEM 227 & CHEM 237, CHEM 228 & Select one course from the following:
CHEM 238, MATH 147, MATH 148. Any 300-400 level BIOL course (p. 741)
OCNG 420 Biological Oceanography 3
Third Year
Select remaining courses from the following:
Fall Semester
Cell Biology
Credit
BIOL 430 Biological Imaging 4
Hours
VIBS 343 Histology 4
3 VIBS 443 Biology of Mammalian Cells and 4
Tissues
GENE 302 Principles of Genetics 4
Organismal Biology
BIOL 344 Embryology 4
BIOL 434/ Regulatory and Behavioral 3
Spring
NRSC 434 Neuroscience
BIOL 435 Laboratory for Regulatory and 1
BICH 414 Biochemical Techniques I 2 Behavioral Neuroscience
BICH 431/ Molecular Genetics 3 BIOL 466 Principles of Evolution 3
GENE 431
BIOL 467 Integrative Animal Behavior 3
4
MEPS 313 Introduction to Plant Physiology 3
Elective 5
Molecular and Computational Biology
BIOL 450/ Genomics 4
Fourth Year BICH 450
Fall BIOL 451 Bioinformatics 3
BIOL 413 Cell Biology 3 BICH 432/ Laboratory in Molecular Genetics 2
BIOL 414 Developmental Biology 3 GENE 432
5
BIOL 423 Cell Biology Laboratory 2 CHEM 327 Physical Chemistry I 3
6
POLS 206 American National Government 3 Microbiology
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 BIOL 406/ Bacterial Genetics 3
4
Elective 3 GENE 406
Semester Credit Hours 17 BIOL 438 Bacterial Physiology 4
Spring BIOL 445 Biology of Viruses 3
6 BIOL 454 Immunology 3
3 BIOL 455 Laboratory in Immunology 2
Select directed electives from the list below 6
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 BIOL 456 Medical Microbiology 4

595
Zoology - BS
2
The Zoology degree program is designed to expose students to all of American history and 3 hours of government/political science.
aspects of the study of animals. Following foundation courses on the
principles of vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, students may select The following are CBK courses and must be completed prior to the start
from a broad range of classes in animal biology, ranging from cellular of 5th full semester: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 213, BIOL 214, CHEM 101 &
and developmental biology, physiology, and anatomy to ecology and CHEM 111, CHEM 102 & CHEM 112, CHEM 227 & CHEM 237, CHEM 228 &
evolution. Graduates enter into advanced studies in zoology, specialized CHEM 238, MATH 147, MATH 148.
zoological fields in agriculture and renewable resources, or such
Third Year
professional fields as medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry and other
health-related areas. Fall Semester
Credit
Program Requirements Hours
First Year & BICH 412 and Biochemistry Laboratory I
Fall Semester BIOL 318 Chordate Anatomy 4
Credit
Hours 3
Elective 5
I BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II 3
MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences 4 BIOL 388 Principles of Animal Physiology 4
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 GENE 302 Principles of Genetics 4
Spring
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4 Semester Credit Hours 14
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4 Fourth Year

4
II POLS 206 American National Government 3
5
MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences 4 Selected a directed elective from the list below 4
Communication elective (p. 22) 3 Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
Semester Credit Hours 15 Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
3
Second Year Electives 5
BIOL 213 Molecular Cell Biology 3 Spring
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 4 BIOL 335 Invertebrate Zoology 4
& CHEM 237 and Organic Chemistry Laboratory BIOL 466 Principles of Evolution 3
PHYS 201 College Physics 4 POLS 207 State and Local Government
4
3
1,2
American history elective (p. 25) 3 Select a directed elective from the list below
5
4
BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution 3
CHEM 228
& CHEM 238
Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory
4 Directed Electives
1,2
Hours
Select one course from the following:
Total Semester Credit Hours 58 OCNG 420 3
1 Select remaining courses from the following:
HIST 106. Other students may choose HIST 105 and HIST 106 or Developmental Biology
any 6 hours of American history courses (3 hours may be in Texas BIOL 344 Embryology 4
history). BIOL 413 Cell Biology 3
BIOL 414 Developmental Biology 3
BIOL 423 Cell Biology Laboratory 1
596 Bioinformatics - Minor
BIOL 430 Biological Imaging 4 scales (Satellites/UAVs, hyper-spectral imaging, GPS, MRI, confocal and
BIOL 434/ Regulatory and Behavioral 3 two photon microscopy, x-ray crystallography, etc.). Concomitant with,
NRSC 434 Neuroscience and underlying these advances, has been a revolution in information
technology in which we have seen ever accelerating computational
BIOL 435 Laboratory for Regulatory and 1
processing speeds and ever more massive data sets. These changes
Behavioral Neuroscience
are driving a fundamental transformation of the biological sciences. In
GENE 431/ Molecular Genetics 3
order to provide our students with the educational foundation they need
BICH 431
to not just flourish, but to lead in this dramatically altered environment,
Ecology/Evolution we are offering a minor in the area of Bioinformatics to provide effective
BIOL 357 Ecology 3 training at the interface of biological applications and computational
BIOL 358 Ecology Laboratory 1 tools. While students will be trained using the most advanced tools
and applications available, the minor will focus on core concepts and
BIOL 440 Marine Biology 4
approaches, to provide a durable skill set that can be applied to new tools
BIOL 467 Integrative Animal Behavior 3
and applications that will inevitably develop. The core curriculum of the
ENTO 313 Biology of Insects 3 minor will cover the essentials of effective computation, as well as the
GENE 412 Population and Ecological Genetics 3 handling, exploration and utilization of large data sets.
WFSC 311 Ichthyology 3
WFSC 315 Herpetology 3 Program Requirements
WFSC 401 General Mammalogy 3 Code Title Semester Credit
WFSC 402 General Ornithology 3 Hours
WFSC 422 Ethology 3 Required Courses 10
Physiology/Neuroscience Introduction to Computation
BIOL 405 Comparative Endocrinology 3 CSCE 110 Programming I
BIOL 413 Cell Biology 3 or CSCE 111
or Introduction to Computer
BIOL 423 Cell Biology Laboratory 1 Science Concepts and
BIOL 434/ Regulatory and Behavioral 3 Programming
NRSC 434 Neuroscience Bioinformatic Fundamentals
BIOL 435 Laboratory for Regulatory and 1 BIOL 451 Bioinformatics
Behavioral Neuroscience Computational Bioinformatics
BIOL 454 Immunology 3 BIOL 350 Computational Genomics
GENE 431/ Molecular Genetics 3 Upper Level Biology 6-7
BICH 431 Biological Molecules and Processes
WFSC 422 Ethology 3 Select one of the following:
Preveterinary Medicine BIOL 213 Molecular Cell Biology
BIOL 351 Fundamentals of Microbiology 4 GENE 302 Principles of Genetics
NUTR 303/ Principles of Animal Nutrition 3 GENE 320/ Biomedical Genetics
ANSC 303 BIMS 320
3 Applied Bioinformatics
Select from any 100-499 course not used elsewhere. (Except
AGLS 101, BIMS 101; BIOL 101, BIOL 107, BIOL 113, BIOL 206; Select one of the following:
BUSN 100; CAEN 101-499 (p. 751); CAEX 100-499; CHEM 106, BICH 419/ Computational Techniques for
CHEM 116; HORT 101; MATH 102; STLC 100-499 (p. 972); GENE 419 Evolutionary Analysis
WFSC 101.) Only one KINE 199 may be used as a general elective. BICH 464 Bacteriophage Genomics
4
Students successfully completing the required four semesters of BIOL 430 Biological Imaging
upper-level ROTC courses may substitute these courses for 3 hours BIOL 450/ Genomics
of American history and 3 hours of government/political science. BICH 450
5
Two courses in the major must be designated as writing intensive. STAT 446 Statistical Bioinformatics
VTPP 438 Analysis of Genomic Signals
In order to qualify for the secondary provisional teaching certificate, see
requirements listed in the College of Education and Human Development Total Semester Credit Hours 16-17
section under secondary certification.
Minimum of 16 hours required.
Bioinformatics - Minor Minimum of 6 hours at the 300- to 400-level.

Students must complete at least one course in each of the five
categories. If a course in statistics in not already required for a
Overview student's major, then STAT 211, STAT 301, STAT 302 or STAT 303 is
In the early 21st century we have gained the ability to decipher and strongly recommended. Independent research experiences through
manipulate the genetic information of organisms. We have also seen 491 courses is encouraged.
dramatic advances in imaging technologies from the macro to nano
597
Biology - Minor offers the greatest degree of flexibility for students who see chemistry
as a springboard into a related career field such as medicine, pharmacy,
A minor in Biology should represent coursework taken in the discipline law, science writing, teaching or business for example. Chemistry majors
beyond courses that might be used to satisfy core curriculum science are counseled by PhD chemistry faculty advisors fully familiar with the
requirements (8 credits). Therefore, though BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 are many options available in the chemistry and other departments, so as
prerequisites to all of the listed courses, they are not considered part to optimize each student’s program of study to meet individual needs.
of the minor program. The coursework listed represents various sub- The Department of Chemistry (http://chem.tamu.edu) website provides
disciplines within the field of Biology and would give the student an additional information about the degree plans, advising, and career
overall knowledge base fitting a Minor in Biology. opportunities for chemistry majors.
Although students may choose a variety of electives and/or minors in

Program Requirements either the BA or BS degree programs, the following chemistry tracks have
Students must have a C average in all courses taken for a minor in been developed to guide students in choosing electives.
Biology. BIOL 484, BIOL 491 and BIOL 485 credits will not be allowed to
count for the minor, nor used in the Biology GPA calculation. Chemistry Tracks
In addition to the traditional BS degree (which allows for optional
minors) and the traditional BA degree (minor required), the Department
Hours
of Chemistry offers five tracks to guide students in their selection
Required Courses
of electives for particular career paths in biological chemistry,
BIOL 213 Molecular Cell Biology 3 environmental chemistry, chemical education, medicine, dentistry and
BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution 3 pharmacy. A traditional minor requires that all minor courses must
BIOL 351 Fundamentals of Microbiology 4 be taken from the same department and approved by the department
Upper Level Biology granting the minor. These tracks provide the student an opportunity to
replace a traditional minor with a broad spectrum of elective courses
focused, not in a single department, but in an area of emphasis. A list of
300-400 level BIOL course (p. 741) the recommended elective courses for each track may be obtained from
GENE 302 Principles of Genetics the Office of the Undergraduate Advisor in Room 104 Chemistry Building
& GENE 312and Comprehensive Genetics or from the Department of Chemistry (http://chem.tamu.edu) website.
Laboratory
OCNG 420 Biological Oceanography Cooperative Education Program in
Chemistry
Under suitable circumstances, chemistry majors may participate in a
Department of Chemistry
cooperative education program in which the student alternates periods
of attendance at the University with periods of employment in industry.
This year-round cooperative program of college study and industrial
An understanding of chemistry is critical to an understanding of life and
experience is educationally enriching and meaningful, and also has
its associated activities. Chemistry and chemical principles profoundly
the benefit of providing substantial financial assistance to the student
influence the way we live, communicate, and interact with one another, so
without unduly prolonging the completion of the BS or BA degree
it is little wonder that a strong background in chemistry provides a solid
program.
foundation for a variety of careers of major importance in the twenty-first
century. Chemistry is uniquely positioned at the crossroad between the
biological and physical sciences. By exploiting their understanding of
Faculty
both realms, chemists and other professionals with strong backgrounds Banerjee, Sarbajit, Professor
in chemistry have made, and continue to make, major contributions Chemistry
to improve the human condition. Major technological and biological PHD, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2004
discoveries almost always depend on a fundamental understanding of
chemistry and the pursuit of these discoveries, as a way to improve the Barondeau, David P, Associate Professor
world in which we live, drives those who seek to be a part of the process. Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry offers coursework and research in all the
major areas of chemistry, organized into programs leading to the degrees Batteas, James D, Professor
of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. Both degree programs Chemistry
are suitable as terminal degree programs as well as for preparation for PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1995
more advanced study in chemistry and related areas or as preparation
Begley, Tadhg P, Distinguished Professor
for many professional programs in a variety of career fields. The BS
Chemistry
program is more rigorous with respect to required mathematics and
chemistry courses. It is particularly appropriate for those students who
plan a career in the chemical industry or who intend to pursue advanced Bergbreiter, David E, Professor
degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical physics or forensics. Chemistry
An attractive number of free electives in this degree program allows PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1974
students to take courses in interdisciplinary focus areas. The BA program
598 Department of Chemistry
Bethel, Ryan D, Lecturer Gladysz, John A, Distinguished Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2014 PHD, Stanford University, 1974
Bluemel, Janet F, Professor Goodey, Joanna R, Instructional Assistant Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Technical University of Munich, Germany, 1989 PHD, University of Houston, 2001
Brown, Lawrence S, Instructional Associate Professor Gopalakrishnan, Ganesa, Senior Lecturer

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Princeton University, 1983 PHD, University of Madras, India, 1977
Burgess, Kevin, Professor Hall, Michael B, Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, The University of Cambridge, 1983 PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1971
Clearfield, Abraham, Distinguished Professor Hilty, Christian B, Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 1954 PHD, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, 2004
Collins, Daniel P, Associate Professor Hughbanks, Timothy R, Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, University of South Carolina, 2012 PHD, Cornell University, 1983
Cummins, Christopher C, Associate Professor Jiang, Lin, Lecturer

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1993 PHD, Miami University, 2013
Darensbourg, Donald J, Distinguished Professor Laane, Jaan, Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1968 PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1967
Darensbourg, Marcetta, Distinguished Professor Laganowsky, Arthur D, Assistant Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1967 PHD, University of California, Los Angeles, 2011
Dunbar, Kim R, Distinguished Professor Lim, Soon Mi, Senior Lecturer

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Purdue University, 1984 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2006
Eller, Michael J, Lecturer Lindahl, Paul A, Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2016 PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1985
Escobedo Cruz, Francisco V, Lab Instructor Liu, Wenshe, Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2016 PHD, University of California, Davis, 2005
Fang, Lei, Assistant Professor Lucchese, Robert R, Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Northwestern University, 2010 PHD, California Institute of Technology, 1982
Folden, Charles M, Associate Professor Mawk, Elmo J, Instructional Assistant Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
Gabbai, Francois P, Professor McCartney, Stephanie A, Lecturer

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Technische Universitat Munchen, Germany, 1999 PHD, The George Washington University, 2009
Gaede, Holly C, Instructional Associate Professor Mullen, Christine A, Senior Lecturer

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1995 PHD, University of California, San Diego, 2000
599
Nippe, Michael, Assistant Professor Sheldon, Matthew T, Assistant Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2011 PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 2010
North, Simon W, Professor Singleton, Daniel A, Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1995 PHD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 1986
Ozerov, Oleg V, Professor Son, Dong H, Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, University of Kentucky, 2000 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2002
Pennington, James D, Instructional Associate Professor Waas, Jack R, Lecturer

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, University of Michigan, 1998 PHD, University of Michigan, 1997
Ponnamperuma, Krishan, Senior Lecturer Watanabe, Coran M, Associate Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, University of Cambridge, 1992 PHD, Johns Hopkins University, 1998
Potts, Jessica L, Lab Instructor Werke, Carrie B, Lab Instructor

Chemistry Chemistry
MS, Texas State University, 2014 MS, Texas A&M University, 2014
Powers, David C, Assistant Professor Williamson, Vickie M, Instructional Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Harvard University, 2011 PHD, University of Oklahoma, 1992
Powers, Tamara M, Lecturer Wooley, Karen L, Distinguished Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Harvard University, 2013 PHD, Cornell University, 1993
Raushel, Frank M, Distinguished Professor Yeager, Danny L, Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1976 PHD, California Institute of Technology, 1975
Rosynek, Michael P, Professor Yennello, Sherry J, Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, Rice University, 1972 PHD, Indiana University, 1990
Russell, David H, Professor Zhou, Hongcai J, Professor

Chemistry Chemistry
PHD, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1978 PHD, Texas A&M University, 2000
Santander, Patricio J, Senior Lecturer Majors

Chemistry
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1987 • Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (p. 600)
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Biological Chemistry or Medical, Dental,
Schaefer, Amber J, Lecturer Pharmacy School Track (p. 602)
Chemistry
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Chemical Education Track (p. 603)
PHD, Rice University, 2007
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry Track
Schweikert, Emile A, Professor (p. 605)
Chemistry • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (p. 607)
PHD, Universite de Paris, France, 1964 • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biological Chemistry Track
(p. 609)
Scott, Kevin W, Lab Instructor
Chemistry • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry Track
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2016 (p. 610)
Sczepanski, Jonathan T, Assistant Professor Minors

Chemistry
• Minor in Chemistry (p. 612)
600 Chemistry - BA
Chemistry - BA MATH 152
or MATH 172
Engineering Mathematics II
or Calculus
4
3
The Bachelor of Arts program, through the availability of a generous Select one of the following: 4
number of electives, gives the student a firm and broadly based Communication (p. 22)
foundation in chemistry, with the option of pursuing other educational
objectives involving specialization in at least one other field in depth.
This objective is accomplished by means of the BA program flexibility
and by the inclusion of a minor area of study in another discipline or Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
completion of a track as outlined above. Additional elective hours allow International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
further diversification. Course for Minor
Chemistry track course
The BA degree offers somewhat more flexibility than the BS program,
in terms of tailoring a program of study that combines chemistry with CHEM 485 Directed Studies
an interest in subject areas such as biochemistry, biology, business, CHEM 491 Research
computer science, education, forensics, medicine or physics. Although Semester Credit Hours 15
the BA program may in any specific case turn out to be a somewhat less
Second Year
technical curriculum, it meets the needs of many students who plan to
Fall
use chemistry as a springboard to a career in chemical sales, marketing,
1
law, technical writing, teaching at a pre-college level, science journalism, CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 3
etc., to name only a few possibilities. CHEM 231 Techniques of Organic Chemistry 2
A BA degree in Chemistry coupled with a minor in Biology, or completion
of a biological chemistry track, is excellent preparation for a variety of
3
careers in the health-related disciplines. In particular, a BA degree in Select one of the following: 4
Chemistry is excellent and proven preparation for medical and dental Communication (p. 22)
schools, and affords the superior student the opportunity to maintain Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23)
flexibility for a broad spectrum of medical or dental careers. Creative arts (p. 24)
Although not required for the BA program, abundant research Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
opportunities are available to students. The BA program also permits and International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
encourages non-technical elective courses. Course for Minor
Chemistry track course
Program Requirements CHEM 485 Directed Studies
Course Title Semester CHEM 491 Research
Hours
Spring
First Year 1
Fall 4
CHEM 234 Organic Synthesis and Analysis IV 3
CHEM 100 Horizons in Chemistry 1
1 Communication (p. 22)
I
& CHEM 113 and Physical and Chemical Principles Creative arts (p. 24)
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
2 International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4 Course for Minor
or MATH 171 or Analytic Geometry and Calculus Chemistry track course
Semester Credit Hours 15 CHEM 485 Directed Studies
Spring CHEM 491 Research
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II Third Year
1
II CHEM 315 Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis 3
CHEM 104 Chemistry of the Elements CHEM 318 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1
& CHEM 114 and Qualitative Analysis
2 CHEM 327 Physical Chemistry I 3
601
Communication (p. 22) International and cultural diversity (p. 40)

Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) Course for Minor
Creative arts (p. 24) Chemistry track course
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) CHEM 485 Directed Studies
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) CHEM 491 Research
Course for Minor Semester Credit Hours 14
Chemistry track course Spring
CHEM 485 Directed Studies Select one of the following: 3
CHEM 491 Research CHEM 317 Quantitative Analysis
Semester Credit Hours 16 & CHEM 320 and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Spring CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 325 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I 1 CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 328 Physical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 446 Organic Chemistry III
3 CHEM 456 Chemical Biology
Communication (p. 22) CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) CHEM 464 Nuclear Chemistry
Creative arts (p. 24) CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) CHEM 470 Industrial Chemistry
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) CHEM 468 Materials Chemistry of Inorganic Materials
Course for Minor CHEM 483 Green Chemistry
Chemistry track course CHEM 489 Special Topics in...
CHEM 485 Directed Studies BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I
CHEM 491 Research BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II
Semester Credit Hours 16 BICH 440 Biochemistry I
Fourth Year BICH 441 Biochemistry II
Fall PHYS 309 Modern Physics
3
CHEM 326 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 1 Select three of the following: 9
CHEM 481 Seminar
4
Select one of the following: 3 Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23)
CHEM 317 Quantitative Analysis Creative arts (p. 24)
& CHEM 320 and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry Course for Minor
CHEM 446 Organic Chemistry III Chemistry track course
CHEM 456 Chemical Biology CHEM 485 Directed Studies
CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 491 Research
CHEM 464 Nuclear Chemistry Semester Credit Hours 12
CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry Total Semester Credit Hours 120
CHEM 468 Materials Chemistry of Inorganic Materials
1
CHEM 470 Industrial Chemistry Choose a section designated for chemistry majors.
2
CHEM 483 Green Chemistry Students may substitute any 6 hours of American history courses
approved by the University Core Curriculum to fulfill this requirement,
CHEM 489 Special Topics in...
but no more than 3 hours may be in Texas history. Students seeking
BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I teacher certification must take HIST 105 and HIST 106.
BICH 440 Biochemistry I
BICH 441 Biochemistry II
PHYS 309 Modern Physics
3
602 Chemistry - BA, Biological Chemistry or Medical, Dental, Pharmacy School Track
3
These electives must include 12 hours which meet the language, CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
philosophy and culture (3 hours), creative arts (3 hours), social & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
1
and behavioral science (3 hours) and communication (3 hours) II
requirements of the University Core Curriculum. In addition, 6 hours CHEM 104 Chemistry of the Elements
of courses must be in the area of international and cultural diversity. & CHEM 114 and Qualitative Analysis
These may be in addition to the previous 12 hours of University 2
Core Curriculum courses, or if a course in this category satisfies
an area of the Core, it can be used to meet both requirements.
Additional elective hours must be used to complete a required minor
approved by the granting department or students must satisfy the Biological Chemistry Track Elective 4
requirements of one of the approved chemistry track programs. BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
BA chemistry majors may take CHEM 485 or CHEM 491 as elective Semester Credit Hours 15
courses. The total hours of CHEM 485 and CHEM 491 taken on a Second Year
graded (A-F) basis may not exceed 9. Additional hours of these
Fall
courses may be taken on an S/U basis. A maximum of 6 hours of 1
these courses may be included on the degree plan. Electives should CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 3
be chosen in consultation with the chemistry advisor, and should be CHEM 231 Techniques of Organic Chemistry 2
selected to meet the residency requirement (36 hours at 300-400- Biological Chemistry Track Elective 4
level must be taken at TAMU). Electives recommended in the various BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II
track programs should be strongly considered.
4
This is a designated C- or W-course. 3
Select one of the following 3
Chemistry - BA, Biological Chemistry

or Medical, Dental, Pharmacy School Creative arts (p. 24)
Track Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)


Many students planning to enter medical, dental, or pharmacy school Course for Minor
prefer a bachelor of arts degree that contains a large number of CHEM 485 Directed Studies
elective courses that may be used to satisfy pre-professional school
CHEM 491 Research
requirements. With that in mind, this track recommends an effective
way to use some of the available free electives in the BA chemistry
program to satisfy the pre-professional requirements for these programs. Spring
1
Courses in anatomy, biochemistry, biology, genetics, and microbiology CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 3
are recommended. Additional free electives, of which there will be many, 4
may be used to strengthen the student’s program of study in a manner PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
decided by the student and the academic advisor.
Program Requirements Biological Chemistry Track Elective 3

GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics
First Year & GENE 312 or Biomedical Genetics
Fall Semester or
Credit GENE 320/
Hours BIMS 320
CHEM 100 Horizons in Chemistry 1 GENE 320/ Biomedical Genetics
Select one of the following: 4 BIMS 320
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I Semester Credit Hours 16
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Third Year
1
I Fall
CHEM 103 Structure and Bonding CHEM 315 Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis 3
& CHEM 113 and Physical and Chemical Principles
CHEM 318 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1
2
Biological Chemistry Track Elective 4
BIOL 351 Fundamentals of Microbiology
or MATH 171 or Analytic Geometry and Calculus
or or Biomedical Microbiology
Semester Credit Hours 15 VTPB 405
Spring Select one of the following:
3
3
Select one of the following: 4 Communication (p. 22)
603
Creative arts (p. 24) Select one of the following:

Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) BICH 441 Biochemistry II
3
Course for Minor Select four of the following: 11
CHEM 485 Directed Studies Communication (p. 22)
CHEM 491 Research Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23)
Semester Credit Hours 15 Creative arts (p. 24)
Spring Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
CHEM 327 Physical Chemistry I 3 International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
Biological Chemistry Track Elective 4 Course for Minor
Select one of the following: CHEM 485 Directed Studies
BIOL 319 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology CHEM 491 Research
BIOL 318 Chordate Anatomy Total Semester Credit Hours 120
VIBS 305 Biomedical Anatomy
1
Select two of the following 6 Select a section designated for chemistry majors.
2
Communication (p. 22) Students may substitute any 6 hours of American history courses
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) approved by the University Core Curriculum (p. 21) to fulfill this
requirement, but no more than 3 hours may be in Texas history.
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) HIST 106.
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) 3
These electives must include 12 hours which meet the language,
Course for Minor philosophy and culture (3 hours), creative arts (3 hours), social
CHEM 485 Directed Studies and behavioral science (3 hours) and communication (3 hours)
CHEM 491 Research requirements of the University Core Curriculum (p. 21). In addition,
6 hours of courses must be in the area of International and Cultural
Diversity (p. 40). These may be in addition to the previous 12 hours
Fourth Year of University Core Curriculum (p. 21) courses, or if a course in this
Fall category satisfies an area of the Core, it can be used to meet both
4
CHEM 481 Seminar 2 requirements. Additional elective hours must be used to complete
CHEM 328 Physical Chemistry II 3 a required minor approved by the granting department or students
must satisfy the requirements of one of the approved chemistry track
CHEM 325 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I 1
programs. BA chemistry majors may take CHEM 485 or CHEM 491 as
elective courses. The total hours of CHEM 485 and CHEM 491 taken
BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I on a graded (A-F) basis may not exceed 9. Additional hours of these
BICH 440 Biochemistry I courses may be taken on an S/U basis. A maximum of 6 hours of
Select one of the following from the Biological Chemistry 4 these courses may be included on the degree plan. Electives should
track be chosen in consultation with the chemistry advisor, and should be
BIOL 320 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology selected to meet the residency requirement (36 hours at 300-400-
II level must be taken at TAMU). Electives recommended in the various
track programs should be strongly considered.
This is a designated C- or W-course.
VTPP 423 Biomedical Physiology I
3
3

Chemistry - BA, Chemical Education
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) Track
The chemical education track provides the student an opportunity to
obtain secondary teacher certification in addition to completion of the
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) requirements for a degree in chemistry. Many students who plan to
Course for Minor become high school chemistry teachers or to pursue a master’s degree
CHEM 485 Directed Studies in chemical education will find this track attractive. Students must
CHEM 491 Research complete the requirements for secondary teacher certification as defined
by the College of Education and Human Development (consultation with
the College of Education and Human Development is required).
Spring
CHEM 326 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 1
Biological Chemistry Track Elective 3
604 Chemistry - BA, Chemical Education Track
Program Requirements Chemical Education Track Elective 3

TEFB 324 Teaching Skills II
First Year 5
Spring Semester
Credit
Hours Creative arts (p. 24)
Select one of the following: 4 Course for Minor
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II Choose one of the following: 3

& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory CHEM 317 Quantitative Analysis
1
II & CHEM 320 and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
CHEM 104 Chemistry of the Elements CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
& CHEM 114 and Qualitative Analysis CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry
2
HIST 106 History of the United States 3 CHEM 446 Organic Chemistry III
MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4 CHEM 456 Chemical Biology
or MATH 172 or Calculus CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 CHEM 464 Nuclear Chemistry
Semester Credit Hours 14 CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry
Fall CHEM 468 Materials Chemistry of Inorganic Materials
CHEM 100 Horizons in Chemistry 1 CHEM 470 Industrial Chemistry
Select one of the following: 4 CHEM 483 Green Chemistry
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I CHEM 489 Special Topics in...
1 BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I
I
Fall
or MATH 171 or Analytic Geometry and Calculus CHEM 315 Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis 3
Chemical Education Track Elective 1 CHEM 318 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1
SCEN 201 Self-Directed Experiences with Adolescents CHEM 327 Physical Chemistry I 3
Semester Credit Hours 16 Chemical Education Track Electives 6
Second Year INST 222 Foundations of Education in a Multicultural
or Society
Spring
1 SOCI 317/ or Racial and Ethnic Relations
AFST 317
4
TEFB 322 Teaching and Schooling in Modern Society
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 5
Chemical Education Track Elective 3
RDNG 465 Reading in the Middle and Secondary
Minor Course
Grades
Fourth Year
Fall
1 Spring
Electives 12
CHEM 231 Techniques of Organic Chemistry 2
Fall
CHEM 326 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 1
Chemical Education Track Elective 3 4
CHEM 481 Seminar 2
INST 210 Understanding Special Populations
Chemical Education Track Elective 3
TEFB 406 Science in the Middle and Secondary
Third Year
School
Spring
CHEM 317 Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 328 Physical Chemistry II 3 & CHEM 320 and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
605
CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry to select electives which provide for a career focus in environmental
CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry chemistry. The large number of electives makes it possible for students
to combine interests in environmental issues with other interests such as
CHEM 446 Organic Chemistry III
business, law, and politics. Electives may be chosen from recommended
CHEM 456 Chemical Biology courses in atmospheric sciences, bioenvironmental science, biology,
CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry geography, geology, geosciences, microbiology and oceanography.
CHEM 464 Nuclear Chemistry
CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry Program Requirements
CHEM 468 Materials Chemistry of Inorganic Materials First Year
CHEM 470 Industrial Chemistry Fall Semester
CHEM 483 Green Chemistry Credit
CHEM 489 Special Topics in... Hours
BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I CHEM 100 Horizons in Chemistry 1
BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II Select one of the following: 4
BICH 440 Biochemistry I CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
BICH 441 Biochemistry II & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
1
5 I
Course for Minor 2
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 or MATH 171 or Analytic Geometry and Calculus
Select a section designated for chemistry majors.
2 Spring
Students may substitute any 6 hours of American history courses
approved by the University Core Curriculum to fulfill this requirement, Select one of the following: 4
but no more than 3 hours may be in Texas history. Students seeking CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
teacher certification must take HIST 105 and HIST 106. & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
1
3
This is a designated C- or W-course. II
4
These electives must include 12 hours which meet the language, CHEM 104 Chemistry of the Elements
philosophy and culture (3 hours), creative arts (3 hours), & CHEM 114 and Qualitative Analysis
2
social and behavioral science (3 hours) and communication (3 HIST 106 History of the United States 3
hours) requirements of the University Core Curriculum (http:// MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/general-information/university- or MATH 172 or Calculus
core-curriculum). In addition, 6 hours of courses must be in the area Environmental Chemistry Track Elective
of international and cultural diversity. These may be in addition to
the previous 12 hours of University Core Curriculum courses, or if a
ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry and
course in this category satisfies an area of the Core, it can be used
Air Pollution
to meet both requirements. Additional elective hours must be used
to complete a required minor approved by the granting department BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
or students must satisfy the requirements of one of the approved BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II
chemistry track programs. BA chemistry majors may take CHEM GEOL 104 Physical Geology
485 or CHEM 491 as elective courses. The total hours of CHEM 485 OCNG 401 Interdisciplinary Oceanography
and CHEM 491 taken on a graded (A-F) basis may not exceed 9.
OCNG 410 Physical Oceanography
Additional hours of these courses may be taken on an S/U basis.
A maximum of 6 hours of these courses may be included on the Semester Credit Hours 15
degree plan. Electives should be chosen in consultation with the Second Year
chemistry advisor, and should be selected to meet the residency Fall
requirement (36 hours at 300-400-level must be taken at TAMU). CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I
1
3
Electives recommended in the various track programs should be
strongly considered.
Chemistry - BA, Environmental POLS 207 State and Local Government

Environmental Chemistry Track Elective
3

Chemistry Track Select one of the following: 4
ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry and
This environmental chemistry track contains a very large number of
Air Pollution
elective courses and provides even greater opportunity for students
606 Chemistry - BA, Environmental Chemistry Track
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23)

GEOL 104 Physical Geology Creative arts (p. 24)
OCNG 401 Interdisciplinary Oceanography Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
OCNG 410 Physical Oceanography International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
Semester Credit Hours 16 Course for Minor
Spring CHEM 485 Directed Studies
1
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 491 Research
3
CHEM 234 Organic Synthesis and Analysis IV 3 Semester Credit Hours 16
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 Fourth Year
POLS 206 American National Government 3 Fall
4
Select one of the following: 3 CHEM 326 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 1
3
Communication (p. 22) CHEM 481 Seminar 2
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) Select one of the following: 3
Creative arts (p. 24) CHEM 317 Quantitative Analysis
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) & CHEM 320 and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
Course for Minor CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 485 Directed Studies CHEM 446 Organic Chemistry III
CHEM 491 Research CHEM 456 Chemical Biology
Semester Credit Hours 16 CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry
Third Year CHEM 464 Nuclear Chemistry
Fall CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry
CHEM 315 Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis 3 CHEM 468 Materials Chemistry of Inorganic Materials
CHEM 318 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1 CHEM 470 Industrial Chemistry
CHEM 327 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 483 Green Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry Track Electives CHEM 489 Special Topics in...
Select three of the following: 9 BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I
BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II
OCNG 420 Biological Oceanography BICH 440 Biochemistry I
GEOL 420 Environmental Geology BICH 441 Biochemistry II
GEOL 451 Introduction to Geochemistry PHYS 309 Modern Physics
4
BESC 403 Sampling and Environmental Monitoring Select two of the following: 8
GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions Communication (p. 22)
GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23)
GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes Creative arts (p. 24)
MARS 370 Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
GEOS 410 Global Change International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
Semester Credit Hours 16 Course for Minor
Spring CHEM 485 Directed Studies
CHEM 325 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I 1 CHEM 491 Research
CHEM 328 Physical Chemistry II 3 Semester Credit Hours 14
Environmental Chemistry Track Elective Spring
Select two of the following: 6 Select one of the following: 3
ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry and CHEM 317 Quantitative Analysis
Air Pollution & CHEM 320 and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry
GEOL 104 Physical Geology CHEM 446 Organic Chemistry III
OCNG 401 Interdisciplinary Oceanography CHEM 456 Chemical Biology
OCNG 410 Physical Oceanography CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry
4
Select two of the following: 6 CHEM 464 Nuclear Chemistry
Communication (p. 22) CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry
607
CHEM 468 Materials Chemistry of Inorganic Materials Students frequently receive research scholarships and fellowships, which
CHEM 470 Industrial Chemistry include opportunities for summer research programs. It is not uncommon
for an undergraduate chemistry major to be a coauthor of scientific
CHEM 483 Green Chemistry
publications in major research journals before graduation.
BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I Undergraduate chemistry research activities involve substantial use
BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II of modern scientific equipment, including major instrumentation. The
student involved in this activity also gains considerable insight into the
profession by means of substantial individual contact with chemistry
department faculty.
PHYS 309 Modern Physics
4
9 The BS degree in Chemistry is the appropriate program for students
planning advanced degree programs in chemistry, biochemistry,
forensics, chemical physics and other fields. Students planning careers
in chemical industry should also choose the BS degree in Chemistry.
Creative arts (p. 24) Students may wish to choose electives suggested in the biological or
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) environmental chemistry tracks. This degree program satisfies fully the
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) accreditation requirements of the American Chemical Society.
Course for Minor
CHEM 485 Directed Studies
CHEM 491 Research First Year
Credit
Hours
1
Select a section designated for chemistry majors. CHEM 100 Horizons in Chemistry 1
2
Students may substitute any 6 hours of American history courses Select one of the following: 4
approved by the University Core Curriculum to fulfill this requirement, CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
but no more than 3 hours may be in Texas history. Students seeking & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
1
teacher certification must take HIST 105 and HIST 106. I
3
These electives must include 12 hours which meet the language, CHEM 103 Structure and Bonding
philosophy and culture (3 hours), creative arts (3 hours), social & CHEM 113 and Physical and Chemical Principles
and behavioral science (3 hours) and communication (3 hours) ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
requirements of the University Core Curriculum. (See page 17). In 2
addition, 6 hours of courses must be in the area of international
and cultural diversity. These may be in addition to the previous 12
or MATH 171 or Analytic Geometry and Calculus
hours of University Core Curriculum courses, or if a course in this
category satisfies an area of the Core, it can be used to meet both Semester Credit Hours 15
requirements. Additional elective hours must be used to complete Spring
a required minor approved by the granting department or students Select one of the following: 4
must satisfy the requirements of one of the approved chemistry track CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
programs. BA chemistry majors may take CHEM 485 or CHEM 491 as & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
elective courses. The total hours of CHEM 485 and CHEM 491 taken II
1
on a graded (A-F) basis may not exceed 9. Additional hours of these
CHEM 104 Chemistry of the Elements
courses may be taken on an S/U basis. A maximum of 6 hours of
these courses may be included on the degree plan. Electives should 2
be chosen in consultation with the chemistry advisor, and should be HIST 106 History of the United States 3
selected to meet the residency requirement (36 hours at 300-400- MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
level must be taken at TAMU). Electives recommended in the various or MATH 172 or Calculus
track programs should be strongly considered. PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
4
This is a designated C- or W-course. Semester Credit Hours 15
Second Year
Chemistry - BS Fall
1
The BS program in Chemistry is arranged so that a student obtains
a comprehensive, solid foundation in all of the major branches of CHEM 231 Techniques of Organic Chemistry 2
chemistry, combined with a suitable measure of individual flexibility. Select one of the following 4
The latter objective is met in part by a strong emphasis on involving the MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus
undergraduate BS chemistry major in exciting, innovative, state-of-the-art MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III
research programs. Most students in the BS program become involved
in research during their junior year and continue this until graduation.
608 Chemistry - BS
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry

Semester Credit Hours 13 CHEM 464 Nuclear Chemistry
Spring CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry
1
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 468 Materials Chemistry of Inorganic Materials
3
CHEM 234 Organic Synthesis and Analysis IV 3 CHEM 470 Industrial Chemistry
CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3 CHEM 483 Green Chemistry
Select one of the following: 3 CHEM 489 Special Topics in...
MATH 304 Linear Algebra BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I
MATH 308 Differential Equations BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I BICH 440 Biochemistry I
MATH course approved by chemistry advisor (p. 885) BICH 441 Biochemistry II
STAT course approved by chemistry advisor (p. 970) PHYS 309 Modern Physics
4 4
Select one of the following: 3 Select two of the following: 6
Communication (p. 22) Communication (p. 22)
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23)
Creative arts (p. 24) Creative arts (p. 24)
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
Third Year Spring
Fall CHEM 434 Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory 2
3
CHEM 315 Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis 3 CHEM 481 Seminar 2
5
CHEM 318 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1 CHEM 491 Research 3
6
CHEM 327 Physical Chemistry I 3 Select one of the following: 3
CHEM 433 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 446 Organic Chemistry III
POLS 206 American National Government 3 CHEM 456 Chemical Biology
4
Select one of the following: 3 CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry
Communication (p. 22) CHEM 464 Nuclear Chemistry
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry
Creative arts (p. 24) CHEM 468 Materials Chemistry of Inorganic Materials
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) CHEM 470 Industrial Chemistry
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) CHEM 483 Green Chemistry
Semester Credit Hours 15 CHEM 489 Special Topics in...
Spring BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I
CHEM 325 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I 1 BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II
CHEM 328 Physical Chemistry II 3 BICH 440 Biochemistry I
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 BICH 441 Biochemistry II
4
Select three of the following: 9 PHYS 309 Modern Physics
4
Communication (p. 22) Select two of the following: 5
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) Communication (p. 22)
Creative arts (p. 24) Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23)
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) Creative arts (p. 24)
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
Semester Credit Hours 16 International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
Fourth Year Semester Credit Hours 15
Fall Total Semester Credit Hours 120
CHEM 326 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 1 1
CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry 3 2
5 Students may substitute any 6 hours of American history courses
CHEM 491 Research 3
6 approved by the University Core Curriculum to fulfill this requirement,
but no more than 3 hours may be in Texas history. Students seeking
CHEM 446 Organic Chemistry III teacher certification must take HIST 105 and HIST 106.
CHEM 456 Chemical Biology 3
609
4
These electives must include 12 hours of courses which meet the CHEM 104 Chemistry of the Elements
language, philosophy and culture (3 hours), creative arts (3 hours), & CHEM 114 and Qualitative Analysis
social and behavioral science (3 hours) and communication (3 hours) 2
requirements of the University Core Curriculum (p. 21). In addition, MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
6 hours of courses must be in the area of International and Cultural or MATH 172 or Calculus
Diversity (p. 40). These may be in addition to the previous 12 hours
of University Core Curriculum (p. 21) courses, or if a course in this
category satisfies an area of the Core, it can be used to meet both Semester Credit Hours 15
requirements. Electives should be chosen in consultation with the Second Year
chemistry advisor. Electives should be chosen in consultation with Fall
the chemistry advisor and should be selected to meet the residency CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I
1
3
requirement (36 hours at 300-400 level must be taken at TAMU).
Electives recommended in the various track programs should be
strongly considered. Select one of the following 4
5
The total hours of CHEM 485 and CHEM 491 taken by BS chemistry MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus
majors on a graded (A–F) basis may not exceed 15. Additional hours MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III
of these courses may be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory MATH 253 Engineering Mathematics III
basis. PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4
6
Students wishing to complete an American Chemical Society Semester Credit Hours 13
certified degree program must take at least one semester of
Spring
biochemistry (i.e., BICH 410 or BICH 440). 1
Chemistry - BS, Biological-Chemistry

3
CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3
Track Select one of the following: 3
The biological chemistry track has been designed for students interested
in pursuing graduate study in biological chemistry, biochemistry, STAT 302 Statistical Methods
pharmacology or related fields or a career in the pharmaceutical industry. MATH course approved by chemistry advisor (p. 885)
Students who wish to enter an MD/PhD program or medical, dental or STAT course approved by chemistry advisor (p. 970)
pharmacy school will, in most cases, need to take an additional advanced Biological Chemistry Track Elective
biology course beyond those recommended for this track and should
check the admission requirements for these programs with the Office of
Professional School Advising. Courses in biology, biochemistry, genetics Semester Credit Hours 16
and statistics are recommended as electives. Third Year
Fall
Program Requirements CHEM 315 Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis 3
First Year CHEM 318 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1
Fall Semester CHEM 327 Physical Chemistry I 3
Credit CHEM 433 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2
Hours POLS 206 American National Government 3
CHEM 100 Horizons in Chemistry 1 Biological Chemistry Track Elective
Select one of the following: 4 BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4
1 Spring
I
CHEM 328 Physical Chemistry II 3
2 Biological Chemistry Track Elective
or MATH 171 or Analytic Geometry and Calculus GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics
Semester Credit Hours 15 GENE 312 Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory
Spring GENE 320/ Biomedical Genetics
BIMS 320
4
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Communication (p. 22)
1
II Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23)
610 Chemistry - BS, Environmental Chemistry Track
4
Creative arts (p. 24) These electives must include 12 hours of courses which meet the
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) language, philosophy and culture (3 hours), creative arts (3 hours),
social and behavioral science (3 hours) and communication (3 hours)
International and cultural diversity elective (p. 40)
requirements of the University Core Curriculum (p. 21). (See page 17).
In addition, 6 hours of courses must be in the area of International
Fourth Year and Cultural Diversity (p. 40). These may be in addition to the
Fall previous 12 hours of University Core Curriculum (p. 21) courses,
CHEM 326 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 1 or if a course in this category satisfies an area of the Core, it can
CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry 3 be used to meet both requirements. Electives should be chosen in
5 consultation with the chemistry advisor. Electives should be chosen
CHEM 491 Research 3
in consultation with the chemistry advisor and should be selected
Select one of the following: 3 to meet the residency requirement (36 hours at 300-400 level must
BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I be taken at TAMU). Electives recommended in the various track
BICH 440 Biochemistry I programs should be strongly considered.
4 5
Select two of the following: 6 The total hours of CHEM 485 and CHEM 491 taken by BS chemistry
Communication (p. 22) majors on a graded (A–F) basis may not exceed 15. Additional hours
of these courses may be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory
basis.

Chemistry - BS, Environmental
Semester Credit Hours 16 Chemistry Track
Spring
Chemistry plays a major role in most environmental issues and this
CHEM 434 Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory 2 track recommends electives in a broad spectrum of courses designed
3
CHEM 481 Seminar 2 to prepare students to address environmental problems from a variety
5 of perspectives. Electives may be chosen from recommended courses
CHEM 491 Research 3
Select one of the following: 3 in atmospheric sciences, bioenvironmental science, biology, geography,
geology, microbiology and oceanography.
BICH 441 Biochemistry II Program Requirements
4
First Year
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours
CHEM 100 Horizons in Chemistry 1
Semester Credit Hours 13 CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
1
I
1
Select a section designated for chemistry majors. CHEM 103 Structure and Bonding
2
Students may substitute any 6 hours of American history courses & CHEM 113 and Physical and Chemical Principles
approved by the University Core Curriculum (p. 21) to fulfill this ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
requirement, but no more than 3 hours may be in Texas history. 2
HIST 106. MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4
3 or MATH 171 or Analytic Geometry and Calculus
Spring
1
II
CHEM 104 Chemistry of the Elements
2
611
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 POLS 207 State and Local Government 3

Semester Credit Hours 15 Environmental Chemistry Track Elective
Second Year Select two of the following: 6
Fall BESC 403 Sampling and Environmental Monitoring
1
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 3 BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution
CHEM 231 Techniques of Organic Chemistry 2 GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions
Select one of the following 4 GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes
MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III MARS 370
MATH 253 Engineering Mathematics III GEOL 420 Environmental Geology
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 GEOL 451 Introduction to Geochemistry
Semester Credit Hours 13 OCNG 420 Biological Oceanography

4
Spring Select one of the following: 3
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II

1
CHEM 234 Organic Synthesis and Analysis IV

3
3 Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23)
CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3 Creative arts (p. 24)
Select one of the following: 3 Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
MATH 304 Linear Algebra International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
MATH 308 Differential Equations Semester Credit Hours 16

STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I Fourth Year
MATH course approved by chemistry advisor (p. 885) Fall
STAT course approved by chemistry advisor (p. 970) CHEM 326 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 1
Environmental Chemistry Track Elective CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry 3
5
Select one of the following: 3 CHEM 491 Research 3
6
ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry and Select one of the following: 3
Air Pollution CHEM 446 Organic Chemistry III
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I CHEM 456 Chemical Biology
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry
GEOL 104 Physical Geology CHEM 464 Nuclear Chemistry
OCNG 401 Interdisciplinary Oceanography CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry
OCNG 410 Physical Oceanography CHEM 468 Materials Chemistry of Inorganic Materials
Semester Credit Hours 15 CHEM 470 Industrial Chemistry
Third Year CHEM 483 Green Chemistry
Fall CHEM 489 Special Topics in...
CHEM 315 Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis 3 BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I
CHEM 318 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1 BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II
CHEM 327 Physical Chemistry I 3 BICH 440 Biochemistry I
CHEM 433 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2 BICH 441 Biochemistry II
POLS 206 American National Government 3 PHYS 309 Modern Physics
4
Environmental Chemistry Track Elective Select two of the following: 6
Select one of the following: 3 Communication (p. 22)
ATMO 363 Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry and Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23)
Air Pollution Creative arts (p. 24)
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II International and cultural diversity (p. 40)
GEOL 104 Physical Geology Semester Credit Hours 16
OCNG 401 Interdisciplinary Oceanography Spring
OCNG 410 Physical Oceanography CHEM 434 Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory 2
3
Semester Credit Hours 15 CHEM 481 Seminar 2
5
Spring CHEM 491 Research 3
6
CHEM 325 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I 1 Select one of the following: 3
CHEM 328 Physical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 446 Organic Chemistry III
612 Chemistry - Minor
CHEM 456 Chemical Biology beyond courses that might be used to satisfy core curriculum science
CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry requirements (8 credits). Therefore, though CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or
CHEM 107 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112 are prerequisites to all of the listed
CHEM 464 Nuclear Chemistry
courses, they are not considered part of the minor program. The course
CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry work listed (17-20 credits) represents various sub-disciplines within the
CHEM 468 Materials Chemistry of Inorganic Materials field of Chemistry and would give the student an overall knowledge base
CHEM 470 Industrial Chemistry fitting a Minor in Chemistry. This is consistent with the statement on
CHEM 483 Green Chemistry minors published by the American Chemical Society.
BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II The student will choose FIVE lecture courses (14-15 credits) and
BICH 440 Biochemistry I THREE laboratory courses (3-5 credits) from categories A.-E. below. The
student must take at least one course from FOUR of the FIVE
categories. Students must have a C average in all courses taken
PHYS 309 Modern Physics for a minor in Chemistry. CHEM 491 and CHEM 485 credits will not
4
Select two of the following: 5 be allowed to count for the minor nor used in the Chemistry GPA
Communication (p. 22) calculation. Substitution of courses without the CHEM prefix will not be
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) allowed.
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) Hours
International and cultural diversity (p. 40) A. Organic Chemistry
Semester Credit Hours 15 CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I 3
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
1 CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II 3
2 CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
Students may substitute any 6 hours of American history courses
B. Analytical Chemistry
approved by the University Core Curriculum (p. 21) to fulfill this
requirement, but no more than 3 hours may be in Texas history. CHEM 315 Fundamentals of Quantitative 3
1
Students seeking teacher certification must take HIST 105 and Analysis
1
HIST 106. CHEM 316 Quantitative Analysis 2
3
This is a designated C- pr W-course. CHEM 317 Quantitative Analysis 2
4
These electives must include 12 hours of courses which meet the CHEM 318 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1
language, philosophy and culture (3 hours), creative arts (3 hours), CHEM 320 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2
social and behavioral science (3 hours) and communication (3 hours) C. Physical Chemistry
requirements of the University Core Curriculum (p. 21). (See page 17). 2
CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry for Engineers 3
In addition, 6 hours of courses must be in the area of International
and Cultural Diversity (p. 40). These may be in addition to the
previous 12 hours of University Core Curriculum (p. 21) courses, CHEM 326 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 1
2
or if a course in this category satisfies an area of the Core, it can CHEM 327 Physical Chemistry I 3
be used to meet both requirements. Electives should be chosen in CHEM 328 Physical Chemistry II 3
consultation with the chemistry advisor. Electives should be chosen D. Inorganic Chemistry
in consultation with the chemistry advisor and should be selected
CHEM 220/ Physics and Chemistry of Inorganic 3
to meet the residency requirement (36 hours at 300-400 level must
MSEN 220 Materials
be taken at TAMU). Electives recommended in the various track
programs should be strongly considered. CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3
5
The total hours of CHEM 485 and CHEM 491 taken by BS chemistry CHEM 383 Chemistry of Environmental 3
majors on a graded (A–F) basis may not exceed 15. Additional hours Pollution
of these courses may be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory E. Advanced Chemistry
basis. CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry 3
6
Students wishing to complete an American Chemical Society CHEM 433 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 2
certified degree program must take at least one semester of Laboratory
biochemistry (i.e., BICH 410 or BICH 440). CHEM 434 Analytical Instrumentation 2
Laboratory
Chemistry - Minor CHEM 446 Organic Chemistry III 3
CHEM 456 Chemical Biology 3
Students seeking a minor in chemistry must complete the Declaration
of Minor in Chemistry form and have it approved by the undergraduate CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry 3
advisor in chemistry (Room 104 Chemistry) and their academic advisor. CHEM 464 Nuclear Chemistry 3
A minor in Chemistry should represent course work taken in the discipline CHEM 466 Polymer Chemistry 3
613
CHEM 468 Materials Chemistry of Inorganic 3 Belmonte, Arthur P, Instructional Assistant Professor

Materials Mathematics
CHEM 470 Industrial Chemistry 3 MS, Texas A&M University, 1986
CHEM 483 Green Chemistry 3 Berkolaiko, Gregory, Professor

CHEM 489 Special Topics in... 1-4 Mathematics
PHD, University of Bristol, United Kingdom, 1997
1
Students may not count both CHEM 315 and CHEM 316
2
Students may not count both CHEM 322 and CHEM 327 Boas, Harold P, Professor
Mathematics
Department of Mathematics PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980
Bollinger, Kathryn L, Instructional Assistant Professor

The Department of Mathematics offers curricula which lead to the
Mathematics
following undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Science in Applied
Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Bachelor
of Science in Mathematics. An Integrated Fast Track combined Bonito, Andrea, Professor
baccalaureate/graduate degree program is also offered. Mathematics
PHD, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, France, 2006
The curriculum for the BS in Applied Mathematical Sciences includes
courses in economics, industrial engineering, statistics, computer Borosh, Itshak, Senior Professor
science and mathematics. A student completing this program is prepared Mathematics
to enter employment with analytical and quantitative tools relevant to PHD, Weizmann Institute of Science, 1966
modern technological industries and/or modern financial markets. On the
other hand, with the appropriate electives chosen, the student is prepared Brannan, Michael P, Assistant Professor
to enter quantitatively oriented graduate programs. Advising for this Mathematics
degree option is done through the Undergraduate Program Office in the PHD, Queen's University, Canada, 2012
Department of Mathematics.
Bridy, Andrew D, Instructional Associate Professor
With carefully chosen electives in education, any one of the above three Mathematics
degree plans can lead to teacher certification. Students interested in PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2014
teacher certification may find the BA degree plan the most suitable since
Cai, Yue, Visiting Assistant Professor
this degree plan offers the greatest flexibility for the inclusion of teacher
Mathematics
certification courses.
Faculty Carter, Tamara A, Instructional Assistant Professor
Allen, Angela J, Instructional Assistant Professor Mathematics
Mathematics PHD, Texas A&M University, 2005
Chen, Goong, Professor
Anshelevich, Michael V, Professor Mathematics
Mathematics PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1977
Comech, Andrew, Associate Professor
Aurispa, Benjamin, Instructional Assistant Professor Mathematics
Mathematics PHD, Columbia University, 1997
Daripa, Prabir, Associate Professor
Austin, Amy L, Instructional Assistant Professor Mathematics
Mathematics PHD, Brown University, 1985
Demlow, Alan R, Professor
Baskin, Dean R, Assistant Professor Mathematics
Mathematics PHD, Cornell University, 2002
Devore, Ronald A, Distinguished Professor
Battle, Guy A, Professor Mathematics
Mathematics PHD, The Ohio State University, 1967
PHD, Duke University, 1977
Douglas, Ronald G, Distinguished Professor
Baudier, Florent P, Visiting Assistant Professor Mathematics
Mathematics PHD, Louisiana State University, 1962
PHD, Universite De Besancon, 2010
614 Department of Mathematics
Dykema, Kenneth J, Professor Jung, Junehyuk, Assistant Professor

Mathematics Mathematics
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1993 PHD, Princeton University, 2013
Efendiev, Yalchin R, Professor Kahlig, Joseph E, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, California Institute of Technology, 1999 MS, Texas A&M University, 1994
Epstein, Janice L, Instructional Associate Professor Kerr, David G, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 1992 PHD, University of Toronto, 2001
Erdelyi, Tamas, Professor Kilmer, Kendra R, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Southern Carolina, 1989 MS, Texas A&M University, 2003
Foucart, Simon, Associate Professor Kim, Joung Dong, Instructional Assistant Professor
PHD, University of Cambridge, 2005 PHD, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2012
Fry, Erin K, Lecturer Klein, Gregory S, Instructional Assistant Professor

MS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1990 MS, Texas A&M University, 1992
Fulling, Stephen A, Professor Kuchment, Peter, Distinguished Professor

PHD, Princeton University, 1972 PHD, Kharkov State University, Russia, 1973
Geller, Susan C, Professor Lahodny, Glenn E, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, Cornell University, 1975 PHD, Texas Tech University, 2012
Grigorchuk, Rostislav, Distinguished Professor Landsberg, Joseph M, Professor

PHD, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1986 PHD, Duke University, 1990
Guermond, Jean-Luc, Professor Larson, David R, Professor

PHD, Sorbonne Universites, 1995 PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1976
Gustafson, Robert A, Associate Professor Lazarov, Raytcho D, Professor

PHD, Yale University, 1979 PHD, University of Moscow, Russia, 1972
Hanin, Boris, Assistant Professor Lee, Sang Rae, Lecturer

PHD, Northwestern University, 2014 PHD, University of Oklahoma, 2012
Harris, Isaac, Visiting Assistant Professor Lewis, Jennifer L, Senior Lecturer

PHD, University of Delaware, 2015 PHD, The Ohio State University, 1980
Hester, Yvette C, Instructional Assistant Professor Liao, Benben, Visiting Assistant Professor
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2000 PHD, Institut de Mathematiques de Jussieu, 2014
Howard, Peter B, Professor Limafilho, Paulo C, Professor

PHD, Indiana University, 1998 PHD, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1989
Johnson, William B, Distinguished Professor Lynch, Benjamin R, Lecturer

PHD, Iowa State University, 1969 PHD, University of Tennessee, 2010
615
Lynch, Richard G, Visiting Assistant Professor Pitts, Jon T, Professor

PHD, University of Missouri - Columbia, 2016 PHD, Princeton University, 1974
Manuel, David J, Instructional Assistant Professor Plavnik, Julia Y, Visiting Assistant Professor
MS, Texas A&M University, 1994 PHD, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina, 2013
Masri, Mohamad R, Associate Professor Poltoratski, Alexei G, Professor

PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2005 PHD, California Institute of Technology, 1995
Matusevich, Laura F, Professor Popov, Bojan D, Professor

PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 2002 PHD, University of Southern Carolina, 1999
Mogilevsky, Mila, Instructional Associate Professor Procaccia, Eviatar B, Assistant Professor

PHD, Rostov State University USSR, 1976 PHD, Weizmann Institute of Science, 2013
Motakis, Pavlos, Visiting Assistant Professor Rahm, Robert, Visiting Assistant Professor
PHD, National Technical University of Athens, 2015 PHD, Washington University in St. Louis, 2017
Narcowich, Francis J, Professor Ramsey, Heather L, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, Princeton University, 1972 MS, Texas A&M University, 2004
Nekrashevych, Volodymyr, Professor Reihani, Kamran, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, Taras Shevchenko National University, Russia, 1998 PHD, Tarbiat Modares University, 2005
Onica, Constantin, Instructional Assistant Professor Rojas, Joseph M, Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2005 PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1995
Orchard, Patrick J, Lecturer Roque-Sol, Marco A, Lecturer

Paouris, Grigorios, Professor Rowell, Eric C, Professor

PHD, University of Crete, 2004 PHD, University of California, San Diego, 2003
Papanikolas, Matthew A, Professor Rundell, William, Professor

PHD, Brown University, 1998 PHD, University of Glasgow, 1974
Pasciak, Joseph E, Professor Schielack, Vincent, Associate Professor

PHD, Cornell University, 1977 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1982
Pearlstein, Gregory J, Associate Professor Schlumprecht, Thomas B, Professor

PHD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1999 PHD, Ludwig Maximilians Universitat, Germany, 1988
Pearlstein, Rosanna, Lecturer Schrader, Todd W, Lecturer

PHD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1998 MS, Texas A&M University, 2016
Petrova, Guergana P, Professor Sengupta, Sinjini, Senior Lecturer

PHD, University of Southern Carolina, 1999 PHD, Florida State University, 2006
616 Department of Mathematics
Shatalov, Oksana, Instructional Associate Professor Vorobets, Yaroslav, Instructional Assistant Professor
PHD, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, 2001 PHD, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1998
Shiu, Anne J, Assistant Professor Ward, Joseph D, Professor

PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 2010 PHD, Indiana University, 1973
Sivakumar, Natarajan, Associate Professor Whitfield, Jennifer G, Instructional Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Alberta, 1990 MS, Texas A&M University, 2000
Smith, Roger R, Professor Witherspoon, Sarah J, Professor

PHD, University of Oxford, 1976 PHD, University of Chicago, 1994
Sottile, Frank J, Professor Xie, Zhizhang, Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Chicago, 1994 PHD, The Ohio State University, 2011
Stiller, Peter F, Professor Yan, Huafei, Professor

PHD, Princeton University, 1977 PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997
Straube, Emil J, Professor Yang, Tian, Assistant Professor

PHD, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, 1983 PHD, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2013
Sunik, Zoran, Professor Yasskin, Philip B, Associate Professor

PHD, State University of New York at Binghamton, 2000 PHD, University of Maryland, 1979
Taliaferro, Steven D, Associate Professor Young, Matthew P, Professor

PHD, Stanford University, 1976 PHD, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2004
Tang, Xiaoxian, Visiting Assistant Professor Yu, Guoliang, Professor

PHD, Peking University, China, 2014 PHD, State University Of New York at Stony Brook, 1991
Titi, Edriss S, Professor Yu, Shilin, Visiting Assistant Professor

PHD, Indiana University, 1986 PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 2013
Tomas, Ignacio, Visiting Assistant Professor Zelenko, Igor, Associate Professor

PHD, University of Maryland, 2015 PHD, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, 2002
Tretkoff, Paula, Professor Zhang, Yuan, Visiting Assistant Professor

PHD, University of Nottingham, 1985 PHD, Duke University, 2015
Tucker-Drob, Robin D, Assistant Professor Zhang, Zheng, Visiting Assistant Professor

PHD, California Institute of Technology, 2013 PHD, Stony Brook University, 2014
Ventura, Emanuele, Visiting Assistant Professor Zhou, Jianxin, Professor

PHD, Aalto University, 2017 PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1986
Vorobets, Mariya, Associate Professor Majors

Mathematics
PHD, Lviv National University, 2004 • Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (p. 627)
• Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Master of Science in
Mathematics, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 629)
617
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (p. 630) BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II

• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Master of Science in CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
Mathematics, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 632) & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences, Actuarial I
Emphasis (p. 617) CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences, Biological & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
Science Emphasis (p. 618) II
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences, ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy
1
Computational Emphasis (p. 619) Elective hours 1
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences, Economics Semester Credit Hours 16
Emphasis (p. 621) Spring
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences, Math HIST 105 History of the United States 3
Emphasis (p. 622)
MATH 172 Calculus 4
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences, Statistics
Emphasis (p. 624)
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences and Master of
Science in Mathematics, 5-Year Degree Program (p. 625) CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science
Minors CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and
Concepts
• Mathematics Minor (p. 634)
Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS, Select one of the following:

4

Actuarial Emphasis BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II
Many advances in technology and business are achieved by people
applying technical knowledge from statistics, computing science,
I
finance, economics and mathematics. The curriculum in applied
mathematical sciences provides study in all of these areas, with CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
ample electives available to allow further in-depth study of any of & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
these areas. In fact, there are six emphases in this curriculum: Applied II
Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Biological Science ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy
and Scientific Computing. The Actuarial Science emphasis includes 1
Elective hours 1
mathematical finance. Semester Credit Hours 16
A student completing this program is prepared to enter employment with Second Year
analytical and quantitative tools relevant to technological industries and/ Fall
or modern financial markets. On the other hand, with the appropriate ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
electives chosen, the student is prepared to enter quantitatively oriented or ECON 203 or Principles of Economics
graduate schools. All advising for this degree option is done through the HIST 106 History of the United States 3
Undergraduate Program Office in the Department of Mathematics.
MATH 220 Foundations of Mathematics 3
Program Requirements MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus 4

First Year
Fall Semester
Spring
Credit
Hours MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 MATH 323 Linear Algebra 3
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4 POLS 206 American National Government 3
Select one of the following: 4 STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II 3

2
CSCE 110 Programming I Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science Semester Credit Hours 15

Concepts and Programming Third Year
CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and Fall
Concepts MATH 325 The Mathematics of Interest 3
3
CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C MATH 411 Mathematical Probability 3
Select one of the following: 4 or STAT 414 or Mathematical Statistics I
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I MATH 425 The Mathematics of Contingent Claims 3
618 Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS, Biological Science Emphasis
Communication (p. 22) 3 Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 417, MATH 437 or CSCE 442 may be used

Elective hours
4
3 in this degree program.

Spring If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following
MATH 417 Numerical Methods 4 courses, MATH 151/MATH 171, MATH 152/MATH 172,
or MATH 437 or Principles of Numerical Analysis MATH 221/MATH 251/MATH 253, MATH 220, MATH 323 or MATH 308,
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 this course must be immediately retaken and a grade of C or better
or OCNG 451 or Mathematical Modeling of Ocean earned. The department will allow at most two D’s in upper-level
Climate (325-499) courses. If a third D is earned, one of the three courses in which
a D was earned must be retaken and a grade of C or better earned.
MATH 419 Applications of Actuarial Science 2
Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS,

4
Elective hours 4
Fourth Year Biological Science Emphasis
Fall
Many advances in technology and business are achieved by people
Select six hours from the following: 6 applying technical knowledge from statistics, computing science,
MATH 407-MATH 499 (p. 885) finance, economics and mathematics. The curriculum in applied
STAT 407-STAT 415 (p. 970) mathematical sciences provides study in all of these areas, with
CSCE 210-CSCE 470 (p. 768) ample electives available to allow further in-depth study of any of
these areas. In fact, there are six emphases in this curriculum: Applied
Select nine hours from the following: 9
Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Biological Science
ISEN 320 or ISEN 340 (p. 853) and Scientific Computing. The Actuarial Science emphasis includes
ECON 311-ECON 489 (p. 786) mathematical finance.
FINC 309-FINC 489 (p. 813)
A student completing this program is prepared to enter employment with
analytical and quantitative tools relevant to technological industries and/
Semester Credit Hours 15 or modern financial markets. On the other hand, with the appropriate
Spring electives chosen, the student is prepared to enter quantitatively oriented
MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I 3 graduate schools. All advising for this degree option is done through the
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 Undergraduate Program Office in the Department of Mathematics.
Semester Credit Hours 13 Biological Science Emphasis: Consult with departmental advisor.
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 First Year

1 Fall Semester
MATH 170 is highly recommended for math majors co-enrolled in
Credit
MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 171 or MATH 172.
2
Hours
Select 3 hours from any 200-400 level course.
3
MATH 411 should be taken the semester after taking MATH 221.
4
Three elective hours must be chosen from the approved University
Core Curriculum (p. 21) list for creative arts. In addition, 6 hours of
courses must be in the area of International and Cultural Diversity
(p. 40). These may be in addition to University Core Curriculum (p. 21) CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science
courses, or if a course in this category satisfies an area of the Core, Concepts and Programming
it can be used to meet both requirements. Students desiring teacher CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and
certification should consult the requirements for certification before Concepts
registering for electives. CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C
Remaining electives may be selected from any 100-499 course not BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
used elsewhere, (except ALED 125; ASTR 109/PHYS 109, ASTR 119/ 3
Directed Studies 1
PHYS 119; BMEN 101; BUSN 100; ISEN 101; KINE 199; LAND 101;
MATH 102-166 (p. 885), MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311, Semester Credit Hours 16
MATH 367, MATH 368, MATH 375, MATH 376; PHYS 109/ Spring
ASTR 109,PHYS 119/ASTR 119, PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 205; HIST 105 History of the United States 3
PSYC 301; STAT 201, STAT 301 - 303 (p. 970); STLC 102; MATH 172 Calculus 4
URPN 200; WFSC 101).
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 or STAT 414 may be used in this Select one of the following: 4
degree program.
619
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions

& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
I 4
Creative Arts 3
& CHEM 117 Students
Spring
and General Chemistry for Engineering
Students Laboratory ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
3 or ECON 203 or Principles of Economics
Directed Studies 1
2
MATH Elective hours 6
Elective hours 3
Second Year
Fall
MATH 220 Foundations of Mathematics 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus 4 1

BIOL 213 Molecular Cell Biology 3 2
Select from MATH 325, MATH 407-499 (p. 885). One course must
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3 be a W or C course.
Select from MATH 285 or BIOL 285 (Quantative Biology Seminar.)
3
Directed Studies 1 Consult Departmental advisor for selection of proper section.
4
Semester Credit Hours 17 Three elective hours must be chosen from the approved University
Spring Core Curriculum (p. 21)list for creative arts. In addition, 6 hours of
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3 courses must be in the area of International and Cultural Diversity
(p. 40). These may be in addition to University Core Curriculum
(p. 21)courses, or if a course in this category satisfies an area of the
BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution 3 Core, it can be used to meet both requirements. Students desiring
CHEM 222 Elements of Organic and Biological 4 teacher certification should consult the requirements for certification
& CHEM 242 Chemistry before registering for electives.
and Elementary Organic Chemistry Remaining electives may be selected from any 100-499 course not
Laboratory used elsewhere, (except ALED 125; ASTR 109/PHYS 109, ASTR 119/
3
Directed Studies 1 PHYS 119; BMEN 101; BUSN 100; ISEN 101; KINE 199; LAND 101;
Semester Credit Hours 14 MATH 102-166 (p. 885), MATH 304, MATH 309,MATH 311,
MATH 367, MATH 368, MATH 375, MATH 376; PHYS 109/ASTR 109,
Third Year
PHYS 119/ASTR 119, PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 205; PSYC 301;
Fall STAT 201 STAT 301 - 303 (p. 970); STLC 102; URPN 200;
MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I 3 WFSC 101).
MATH 469 Introduction to Mathematical Biology 3
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411or STAT 414 may be used in this
3 degree program.
Directed Studies 1
2
MATH elective 3 Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 417, MATH 437 or CSCE 442 may be used
1 in this degree program.
Semester Credit Hours 16 If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following
Spring courses, MATH 151/MATH 171, MATH 152/MATH 172,
MATH 417 Numerical Methods 4 MATH 221/MATH 251/MATH 253, MATH 220, MATH 323 or MATH 308,
or MATH 437 or Principles of Numerical Analysis this course must be immediately retaken and a grade of C or better
MATH 442 Mathematical Modeling 3 earned. The department will allow at most two D’s in upper-level
(325-499) courses. If a third D is earned, one of the three courses in which
3 a D was earned must be retaken and a grade of C or better earned.
Directed Studies 1

2
MATH elective 3
Fourth Year Computational Emphasis
Fall Many advances in technology and business are achieved by people
MATH 410 Advanced Calculus II 3 applying technical knowledge from statistics, computing science,
or MATH 446 or Principles of Analysis I finance, economics and mathematics. The curriculum in applied
MATH 415 Modern Algebra I 3 mathematical sciences provides study in all of these areas, with
or MATH 433 or Applied Algebra ample electives available to allow further in-depth study of any of
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 these areas. In fact, there are six emphases in this curriculum: Applied
620 Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS, Computational Emphasis
and Scientific Computing. The Actuarial Science emphasis includes Second Year
mathematical finance. Fall
A student completing this program is prepared to enter employment with ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
analytical and quantitative tools relevant to technological industries and/ or ECON 203 or Principles of Economics
or modern financial markets. On the other hand, with the appropriate HIST 106 History of the United States 3
electives chosen, the student is prepared to enter quantitatively oriented MATH 220 Foundations of Mathematics 3
graduate schools. All advising for this degree option is done through the MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus 4
Undergraduate Program Office in the Department of Mathematics.

Spring
First Year
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours
2
Third Year
Fall
Concepts and Programming MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I 3
CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
Select one of the following: 4 PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I MATH 415 Modern Algebra I 3
or MATH 433 or Applied Algebra
3
Elective hours 3
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Semester Credit Hours 16
I Spring
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II Select one from: 4
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory MATH 417 Numerical Methods
II
MATH 437 Principles of Numerical Analysis
ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy
CSCE 442 Scientific Programming
1
Elective hours 1
Semester Credit Hours 16 or OCNG 451 or Mathematical Modeling of Ocean
Spring Climate
HIST 105 History of the United States 3 CSCE 221 Data Structures and Algorithms 4
MATH 172 Calculus 4 Semester Credit Hours 12
Fourth Year
CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and 4 Fall
Concepts Select one of the following: 3
Select one of the following: 4 COMM 203 Public Speaking
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I CSCE 314 Programming Languages 3
CSCE 411 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3
I
CSCE 433 Formal Languages and Automata 3
II Spring
ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy Select from the following: 9
1 MATH 325 The Mathematics of Interest
Elective hours 1
Semester Credit Hours 16 MATH 407 - MATH 499 (p. 885)
MATH 325 The Mathematics of Interest
MATH 407 - MATH 499 (p. 885)
CSCE 210 - CSCE 470 (p. 768)
621
ISEN 320 Operations Research I Program Requirements

ISEN 340 Operations Research II
First Year
STAT 407 - STAT 415 (p. 970)
3 Fall Semester
Elective hours 5
Credit
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
1 MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4
2 CSCE 110 Programming I
3 CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science
Core Curriculum (p. 21) list for creative arts. In addition, 6 hours of
courses must be in the area of International and Cultural Diversity CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and
(p. 40). These may be in addition to University Core Curriculum (p. 21) Concepts
courses, or if a course in this category satisfies an area of the Core, CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C
it can be used to meet both requirements. Students desiring teacher Select one of the following: 4
certification should consult the requirements for certification before BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
registering for electives.
Remaining electives may be selected from any 100-499 course not
used elsewhere, (except ALED 125; ASTR 109, 119; BMEN 101; BUSN CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
100; ISEN 101; KINE 199; LAND 101; MATH 102-166, 304, 309, 311, & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
367, 368, 375, 376; PHYS 109, 119, 201, 202, 205; PSYC 203; STAT I
201, 301 - 303; STLC 102; URPN 200; WFSC 101). CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 or STAT 414 may be used in this II
degree program. ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy
1
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 417, 437 or CSCE 442 may be used in this Elective hours 1
degree program. Semester Credit Hours 16
Spring
If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following
courses, MATH 151/MATH 171, MATH 152/MATH 172,
MATH 221/MATH 251/MATH 253, MATH 220, MATH 323 or MATH 308, MATH 172 Calculus 4
this course must be immediately retaken and a grade of C or better Select one of the following: 4
earned. The department will allow at most two D’s in upper-level CSCE 110 Programming I
(325-499) courses. If a third D is earned, one of the three courses in which CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science
a D was earned must be retaken and a grade of C or better earned. Concepts and Programming

Concepts
Economics Emphasis CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C


4
Many advances in technology and business are achieved by people BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
applying technical knowledge from statistics, computing science,
finance, economics and mathematics. The curriculum in applied
mathematical sciences provides study in all of these areas, with CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
these areas. In fact, there are six emphases in this curriculum: Applied I
Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Biological Science CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
and Scientific Computing. The Actuarial Science emphasis includes & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
mathematical finance. II
A student completing this program is prepared to enter employment with 1
Elective hours 1
or modern financial markets. On the other hand, with the appropriate Semester Credit Hours 16
electives chosen, the student is prepared to enter quantitatively oriented Second Year
graduate schools. All advising for this degree option is done through the Fall
Undergraduate Program Office in the Department of Mathematics. ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
or ECON 203 or Principles of Economics
622 Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS, Math Emphasis
3
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus 4 Three elective hours must be chosen from the approved University
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3 Core Curriculum (p. 21) list for creative arts. In addition, 6 hours of
(p. 40). These may be in addition to University Core Curriculum (p. 21)
Spring
courses, or if a course in this category satisfies an area of the Core,
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3 it can be used to meet both requirements. Students desiring teacher
MATH 323 Linear Algebra 3 certification should consult the requirements for certification before
POLS 206 American National Government 3 registering for electives.
STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II 3 Remaining electives may be selected from any 100-499 course not
2 used elsewhere, (except ALED 125; ASTR 109/PHYS 109, ASTR 119/
Semester Credit Hours 15 MATH 102-166 (p. 885), MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311,
Third Year MATH 367, MATH 368, MATH 375, MATH 376; PHYS 109/
Fall ASTR 109,PHYS 119/ASTR 119, PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 205;
MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I 3 PSYC 301; STAT 201, STAT 301 - 303 (p. 970); STLC 102;
URPN 200; WFSC 101).
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 or STAT 414 may be used in this
MATH 325 The Mathematics of Interest 3 degree program.
3
Elective hours 3
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 417, MATH 437 or CSCE 442 may be used
Semester Credit Hours 16 in this degree program.
Spring
MATH 411 Mathematical Probability 3 If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following
or STAT 414 or Mathematical Statistics I courses, MATH 151/MATH 171, MATH 152/MATH 172,
MATH 221/MATH 251/MATH 253, MATH 220, MATH 323 or MATH 308,
this course must be immediately retaken and a grade of C or better
or OCNG 451 or Mathematical Modeling of Ocean
earned. The department will allow at most two D’s in upper-level
Climate
MATH 425 The Mathematics of Contingent Claims 3 a D was earned must be retaken and a grade of C or better earned.
3
Elective hours 4
Semester Credit Hours 14 Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS,
Fourth Year
Fall
Math Emphasis
Select one of the following: 3 Many advances in technology and business are achieved by people
COMM 203 Public Speaking applying technical knowledge from statistics, computing science,
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions finance, economics and mathematics. The curriculum in applied
mathematical sciences provides study in all of these areas, with
ample electives available to allow further in-depth study of any of
ECON 323 Microeconomic Theory 3 these areas. In fact, there are six emphases in this curriculum: Applied
ECON 459 Games and Economic Behavior 3 Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Biological Science
ECMT 463 Introduction to Econometrics 3 and Scientific Computing. The Actuarial Science emphasis includes
ISEN 320 Operations Research I 3 mathematical finance.
or ISEN 340 or Operations Research II
3
A student completing this program is prepared to enter employment with
Elective hours 3 analytical and quantitative tools relevant to technological industries and/
Semester Credit Hours 18 or modern financial markets. On the other hand, with the appropriate
Spring electives chosen, the student is prepared to enter quantitatively oriented
MATH 407-MATH 499 (p. 885) 6 graduate schools. All advising for this degree option is done through the
3 Undergraduate Program Office in the Department of Mathematics.
Elective hours 3
First Year
1
MATH 170 is highly recommended for math majors co-enrolled in Fall Semester
MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 171 or MATH 172. Credit
2
Select 3 hours from any 200-400 level course. Hours
623
2
CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
Concepts and Programming Semester Credit Hours 15
CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and Third Year
Concepts
Fall
MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I 3
MATH 410 Advanced Calculus II 3
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I or MATH 446 or Principles of Analysis I
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 3
Elective hours 3
I
Spring
II MATH 417 Numerical Methods 4
or MATH 437 or Principles of Numerical Analysis
1 PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4
Elective hours 1
Climate
Spring
MATH 415 Modern Algebra I 3
HIST 105 History of the United States 3 or MATH 433 or Applied Algebra
MATH 172 Calculus 4 Elective hours
3
4
CSCE 110 Programming I Fourth Year
CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science Fall
Concepts
MATH 412 Theory of Partial Differential Equations
MATH 414 Fourier Series and Wavelets
MATH 442 Mathematical Modeling
I MATH 470 Communications and Cryptography
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II MATH 471 Communications and Cryptography II
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Select up to six hours from the following: 6
II MATH 325 The Mathematics of Interest
ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy MATH 407 - MATH 499 (p. 885)
1
Elective hours 1 STAT 407-STAT 415 (p. 970)
Semester Credit Hours 16 CSCE 210-CSCE 470 (p. 768)
Second Year ISEN 320 Operations Research I
Fall ISEN 340 Operations Research II
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 Semester Credit Hours 12
or ECON 203 or Principles of Economics Spring
HIST 106 History of the United States 3 Select nine hours from the following: 9
MATH 220 Foundations of Mathematics 3 MATH 325 The Mathematics of Interest
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus 4 MATH 407 - MATH 499 (p. 885)
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3 3
Elective hours 5
Spring
1
MATH 323 Linear Algebra 3 MATH 170 is highly recommended for math majors co-enrolled in
POLS 206 American National Government 3 MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 171 or MATH 172.
2
STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II 3 Select 3 hours from any 200-400 level course.
624 Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS, Statistics Emphasis
3
Three elective hours must be chosen from the approved University CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science
Core Curriculum (p. 21) list for creative arts. In addition, 6 hours of Concepts and Programming
courses must be in the area of International and Cultural Diversity CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and
(p. 40). These may be in addition to University Core Curriculum (p. 21) Concepts
it can be used to meet both requirements. Students desiring teacher
certification should consult the requirements for certification before
registering for electives. BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
Remaining electives may be selected from any 100-499 course BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II
not used elsewhere, (except ALED 125; ASTR 109/PHYS 109, CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
ASTR 119/PHYS 119; BMEN 101; BUSN 100; ISEN 101; KINE 199; & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
LAND 101; MATH 102-166 (p. 885), MATH 304, MATH 309, I
MATH 311, MATH 367, MATH 368, MATH 375, MATH 376; PHYS 109/ CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
ASTR 109, PHYS 119/ASTR 119, PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 205; & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
PSYC 301; STAT 201, STAT 301-303 (p. 970); STLC 102; URPN 200; II
WFSC 101).
1
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 or STAT 414 may be used in this Elective hours 1
degree program. Semester Credit Hours 16
Spring
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 417,MATH 437 or CSCE 442 may be used
in this degree program. HIST 105 History of the United States 3
MATH 172 Calculus 4
If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following Select one of the following: 4
this course must be immediately retaken and a grade of C or better CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science
earned. The department will allow at most two D’s in upper-level Concepts and Programming
(325-499) courses. If a third D is earned, one of the three courses in which CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and
a D was earned must be retaken and a grade of C or better earned. Concepts
Applied Mathematical Sciences - BS, Select one of the following: 4
Statistics Emphasis BIOL 111

BIOL 112
Introductory Biology I
Introductory Biology II

Many advances in technology and business are achieved by people CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
applying technical knowledge from statistics, computing science, & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
finance, economics and mathematics. The curriculum in applied I
mathematical sciences provides study in all of these areas, with CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
these areas. In fact, there are six emphases in this curriculum: Applied II
and Scientific Computing. The Actuarial Science emphasis includes 1
mathematical finance. Elective hours 1
A student completing this program is prepared to enter employment with Second Year
Fall
or modern financial markets. On the other hand, with the appropriate
electives chosen, the student is prepared to enter quantitatively oriented ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3
graduate schools. All advising for this degree option is done through the or ECON 203 or Principles of Economics
Undergraduate Program Office in the Department of Mathematics. HIST 106 History of the United States 3
First Year STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3
Credit Spring
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4 POLS 206 American National Government 3
Select one of the following: 4 STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II 3
625
2 3
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 Three elective hours must be chosen from the approved University
Semester Credit Hours 15 Core Curriculum (p. 21) list for creative arts. In addition, 6 hours of
Third Year
Fall
MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I 3 it can be used to meet both requirements. Students desiring teacher
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 certification should consult the requirements for certification before
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 registering for electives.
Select one of the following: 3 Remaining electives may be selected from any 100-499 course not
used elsewhere, (except ALED 125; ASTR 109/PHYS 109, ASTR 119/
MATH 411 Mathematical Probability
STAT 407 Principles of Sample Surveys MATH 102-166 (p. 885), MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311,
STAT 408 Introduction to Linear Models MATH 367, MATH 368, MATH 375, MATH 376; PHYS 109/ASTR 109,
STAT 414 Mathematical Statistics I PHYS 119/ASTR 119,PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 205; PSYC 301;
Elective hours
3
3 STAT 201, STAT 301 - 303 (p. 970);STLC 102; URPN 200;
WFSC 101).
Spring Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 orSTAT 414 may be used in this
MATH 417 Numerical Methods 4 degree program.
or MATH 437 or Principles of Numerical Analysis
in this degree program.
Climate If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following
ISEN 320 Operations Research I 3 courses, MATH 151/MATH 171, MATH 152/MATH 172,
or ISEN 340 or Operations Research II MATH 221/MATH 251/MATH 253, MATH 220, MATH 323 or MATH 308,
3
Elective hours 4 this course must be immediately retaken and a grade of C or better
Semester Credit Hours 15 earned. The department will allow at most two D’s in upper-level
Fourth Year
Fall
3
Applied Mathematics - 5-Year
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions Bachelor of Science/Master of
Select six to twelve hours from the following: 6-12
Science in Mathematics
The FastTrack Degree Program enables ambitious and academically
talented mathematics majors at Texas A&M University to earn both a
MATH 407-MATH 499 (p. 885)
bachelor's degree and a master's degree within a period of five years after
STAT 485 Directed Studies entering Texas A&M.
STAT 489 Special Topics in…
Amongst the various advantages of the program, upon its completion a
student will be in an exceptionally strong position to enter:
Spring
Select six hours from the following: 6 • The professional industrial job marketplace;
CSCE 210 - CSCE 470 (p. 768) • A career in secondary education;
ISEN 320 - ISEN 499 (p. 853) • A doctoral program in mathematics, or in a related discipline, at Texas
STAT 400 - STAT 499 (p. 970) A&M or another university.
3
Elective hours 5 The related disciplines include computer science, engineering, physics,
Semester Credit Hours 11 statistics, genetics, economics, business administration, education, and
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 biology.
1 Eligibility for entering a doctoral program in one of these disciplines

would depend in part on the undergraduate and graduate external options
2 and areas of emphasis that were reflected in a student's individual degree
plan.
626 Applied Mathematics - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Mathematics

First Year
Fall Semester
Spring
Credit
Elective hours
3
1 Government/Political science (p. 25) 3
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4 STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II 3
1
Select one from: 4 Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
CSCE 110 Programming I Semester Credit Hours 15
CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science Third Year
Concepts and Programming Fall
CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I 3
Concepts Government/Political science (p. 25) 3
CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
Select one from: 4 MATH 410 Advanced Calculus II 3
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I or MATH 446 or Principles of Analysis I
2
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II Elective hours 3
I
MATH 417 Numerical Methods 4
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II or MATH 437 or Principles of Numerical Analysis
II
ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy Climate
Semester Credit Hours 16 MATH 415 Modern Algebra I 3
Spring or MATH 433 or Applied Algebra
2
American history (p. 25) 3 Elective hours 4
3
Elective hours 1 Semester Credit Hours 15
MATH 172 Calculus 4 Fourth Year
Select one from: 4 Fall
CSCE 110 Programming I Select one from: 3
CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science COMM 203 Public Speaking
Concepts and Programming COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions
CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
Concepts
Select one from: 3
MATH 412 Theory of Partial Differential Equations
Select one from: 4
MATH 414 Fourier Series and Wavelets
MATH 442 Mathematical Modeling
MATH 471 Communications and Cryptography II
Select from: 6
I
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory MATH 407-MATH 499 (p. 970)
II STAT 407-STAT 415 (p. 970)
ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy CSCE 210-CSCE 470 (p. 768)
Semester Credit Hours 16 ISEN 320 or ISEN 340 (p. 853)
Fall Spring
ECON 202 Principles of Economics 3 Select one from: 3
or ECON 203 or Principles of Economics MATH 325 The Mathematics of Interest
American history (p. 25) 3 MATH 407-MATH 499 (p. 853)
MATH 220 Foundations of Mathematics 3 4
Select from: 6
627
MATH 603-MATH 628 (p. 853) retaken and a grade of C or better earned. The department will allow
MATH 630-MATH 639 (p. 853) at most two D's in upper-level (325-499) courses. If a third D is earned,
one of the three courses in which a D was earned must be retaken and a
MATH 641-MATH 644 (p. 853)
grade of C or better earned.
MATH 647-MATH 684 (p. 853)
Mathematics - BA
2
Elective hours 5
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics is intended for students who
are interested in a traditional liberal arts education in mathematics. A
Fifth Year minor field of study must be chosen for this degree.
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours First Year
5
Graduate Degree 36 Fall Semester
Semester Credit Hours 36 Credit
Hours
1
Select 3 hours from any 200-400 level course. MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4
2
Three elective hours must be chosen from the approved University Select one of the following: 3
Core Curriculum (p. 21) list for creative arts. In addition, 6 hours of American History (p. 25)
it can be used to meet both requirements. Students desiring teacher BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
certification should consult the requirements for certification before BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II
registering for electives. CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
Remaining electives may be selected from any 100-499 course not & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
used elsewhere (except ALED 125; ASTR 109/PHYS 109, ASTR 119/ I
PHYS 119; BMEN 101; BUSN 100; ISEN 101; KINE 199; LAND 101; CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
MATH 102-166 (p. 885), MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311, & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
MATH 367, MATH 368, MATH 375, MATH 376; PHYS 109/ II
ASTR 109, PHYS 119/ASTR 119, PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 205;
PSYC 301; STAT 201, STAT 301 - 303 (p. 970); STLC 102; 1
URPN 200;WFSC 101). Elective hours 1
3
MATH 170 is highly recommended for math majors co-enrolled in Semester Credit Hours 15
MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 171 or MATH 172. Spring
4
This 6 hours will be applied towards both BS and MS degrees in MATH 172 Calculus 4
Mathematics. Select one of the following: 3
5
The overall program hours (156 hours) includes 36 hours for a non- American History (p. 25)
thesis option or 32 hours for a thesis option (up to six of which Government/Political science (p. 25)
are MATH 691). Up to six hours of graduate courses may double
count. MATH 601 is prohibited for all graduate degree plans. Except
for the MS teaching track, no distance class may be used on the
degree plan nor may MATH 696 appear. For the MS teaching track, CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science
students must take four distance courses: MATH 629, MATH 645, Concepts and Programming
MATH 646 and MATH 696. All five tracks require at least 24 credit CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and
hours of mathematics of which at most six may be undergraduate. Concepts
Depending on the MS track, courses outside of mathematics may be CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C
required or optional. For additional information, reference https:// Select one of the following: 4
www.math.tamu.edu/graduate/masters and select the track of
interest.
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 or STAT 414 may be used in this CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
degree program. & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
I
If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following courses, MATH 151 / II
MATH 171, MATH 152 / MATH 172, MATH 221 / MATH 251 / MATH 253, ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy
MATH 220, MATH 323 or MATH 308, this course must be immediately
628 Mathematics - BA
1
Elective hours 1 Creative arts (p. 24)
Semester Credit Hours 16 Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25)
4
Second Year Elective hours 6
3
Fall Minor elective 3
MATH 220 Foundations of Mathematics 3 Semester Credit Hours 15
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus 4 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
1
Select one of the following: 3 MATH 170 is highly recommended for math majors co-enrolled in
Select 3 hours from any 200-400 level Language, philosophy and
2
culture (p. 23) course.
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 3
A 15-18-hour minor field of study should be chosen in conference
Semester Credit Hours 16 with a departmental advisor.
Spring 4
Six hours of courses must be in the area of international and
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3 cultural diversity. These may be in addition to other University Core
MATH 323 Linear Algebra 3 Curriculum courses, or if a course in this category satisfies an area of
Select one of the following: 3 the Core, it can be used to meet both requirements. Students desiring
teacher certification should consult the requirements for certification
American History (p. 25)
before registering for electives.
Remaining electives may be selected from any 100-499 course not
Select one of the following: 3 used elsewhere, (except ALED 125; ASTR 109/PHYS 109, ASTR 119/
COMM 203 Public Speaking PHYS 119; BMEN 101; BUSN 100; ISEN 101; KINE 199; LAND 101;
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions MATH 102 - 166 (p. 885), MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311,
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate MATH 367, MATH 368, MATH 375,MATH 376; PHYS 109/ASTR 109,
3 PHYS 119/ASTR 119, PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 205; PSYC 301;
Minor elective 3
STAT 201, STAT 301, STAT 302, STAT 303; STLC 102; URPN 200;
Semester Credit Hours 15 WFSC 101).
Third Year 5
Nine of the 12 hours of math elective courses are to be from any
Fall 400- or 600-level MATH, excluding MATH 401 and MATH 601 The
MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I 3 last three hours can be from any 400- or 600-level MATH (excluding
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 MATH 401 or MATH 601), any 400-level STAT (p. 970), CSCE
4 210 - 470 (p. 768), or ISEN 320-430, (p. 853) excluding any 485
Elective hours 3
3
course in any department without permission of a departmental
Minor elective 3 advisor. Students wishing to be certified must take MATH 403
Semester Credit Hours 13 and MATH 467. Students who plan to attend graduate school are
Spring encouraged to take MATH 416, MATH 447 and at least one 600-level
Select one of the following: 3 course.
6
MATH 415 Modern Algebra I Three hours must be social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) and three
hours must be creative arts (p. 24).
MATH 423 Linear Algebra II
MATH 433 Applied Algebra Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 or STAT 414 may be used in this
5
MATH elective (p. 885) 3 degree program.
3
Minor electives 6
4 Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 417, MATH 437, or CSCE 442 may be used
Elective hours 3 in this degree program.
Fourth Year If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following
Fall
5
MATH 221/MATH 251/MATH 253,MATH 220, MATH 323 or MATH 308,
MATH elective (p. 885) 6 this course must be immediately retaken and a grade of C or better
6
Select one of the following: 3 earned. The department will allow at most two Ds in upper-level (325-499)
Creative Arts (p. 24) courses. If a third D is earned, one of the three courses in which a D was
Social and behavorial sciences (p. 25) earned must be retaken and a grade of C or better earned.
4
Elective hours 3
3
Minor elective 3
Spring
5
MATH elective (p. 885) 3
6
629
Mathematics - 5-Year Bachelor CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science


of Arts/Master of Science in CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and
Mathematics CSCE 206
Concepts
Structured Programming in C
The FastTrack Degree Program enables ambitious and academically Select one from: 4
talented mathematics majors at Texas A&M University to earn both a BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
bachelor's degree and a master's degree within a period of five years after BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II
entering A&M.
Amongst the various advantages of the program, upon its completion a & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
student will be in an exceptionally strong position to enter: I
• The professional industrial job marketplace; & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
• A career in secondary education; II
• A doctoral program in mathematics, or in a related discipline, at Texas ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy
A&M or another university. Semester Credit Hours 16
The related disciplines include computer science, engineering, physics, Second Year
statistics, genetics, economics, business administration, education, and Fall
biology. MATH 220 Foundations of Mathematics 3
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus 4
Eligibility for entering a doctoral program in one of these disciplines
would depend in part on the undergraduate and graduate external options STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3
and areas of emphasis that were reflected in a student's individual degree Select one from the following: 3
plan. American history (p. 25)
Program Requirements Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23)
1
3
First Year Semester Credit Hours 16
Fall Semester Spring
Credit MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
Hours
6
Elective hours 1
Select one from: 3
Select one from: 4
Minor elective 3
Third Year
I Fall
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I 3

& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
3
II Elective hours 3
2
ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy Minor elective 3
Spring Spring
MATH 172 Calculus 4 Select one from: 3
6
Elective hours 1 MATH 415 Modern Algebra I
Select one of the following: 3 MATH 423 Linear Algebra II
American history (p. 25) MATH 433 Applied Algebra
Government/Political science (p. 25) Select one from: 3
Select one from: 4 CSCE 210-CSCE 470 (p. 853)
CSCE 110 Programming I ISEN 320-ISEN 430 (p. 853)
630 Mathematics - BS
3
MATH 403-MATH 499 (p. 853) Six hours of courses must be in the area of international and
STAT 407-STAT 415 (p. 853) cultural diversity. These may be in addition to other University Core
2 Curriculum courses, or if a course in this category satisfies an area of
Minor electives 6
3 the Core, it can be used to meet both requirements. Students desiring
Elective hours 3
teacher certification should consult the requirements for certification
Semester Credit Hours 15 before registering for electives.
Fourth Year Remaining electives may be selected from any 100-499 course not
Fall used elsewhere, (except ALED 125; ASTR 109/PHYS 109, ASTR 119/
Select from:
4
6 PHYS 119; BMEN 101; BUSN 100; ISEN 101; KINE 199; LAND 101;
MATH 102-166 (p. 885), MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311,
MATH 603-MATH 628 (p. 853)
MATH 630-MATH 639 (p. 853) PHYS 119/ASTR 119, PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 205; PSYC 301;
MATH 641-MATH 644 (p. 853) STAT 201, STAT 301 - 303 (p. 970); STLC 102; URPN 200;
MATH 647-MATH 684 (p. 853) WFSC 101).
5 4
Select one of the following: 3 This 6 hours will be applied towards both BA and MS degrees in
Creative arts (p. 24) Mathematics.
5
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) Three hours must be social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) and three
3 hours must be creative arts (p. 24).
Elective hours 3 6
2 MATH 170 is highly recommended for math majors co-enrolled in
Minor elective 3
The overall program hours (156 hours) includes 36 hours for a non-
Spring thesis option or 32 hours for a thesis option (up to six of which
Select one from: 3 are MATH 691). Up to six hours of graduate courses may double
MATH 325 The Mathematics of Interest count. MATH 601 is prohibited for all graduate degree plans. Except
MATH 403-MATH 499 (p. 853) for the MS teaching track, no distance class may be used on the
5 degree plan nor may MATH 696 appear. For the MS teaching track,
students must take four distance courses: MATH 629, MATH 645,
MATH 646 and MATH 696. All five tracks require at least 24 credit
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) hours of mathematics of which at most six may be undergraduate.
3
Elective hours 6 Depending on the MS track, courses outside of mathematics may be
2
Minor elective 3 required or optional. For additional information, reference https://
Semester Credit Hours 15 www.math.tamu.edu/graduate/masters and select the track of
interest.
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 or STAT 414 may be used in this
Fifth Year degree program.
Fall Semester
Credit Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 417, MATH 437 or CSCE 442 may be used
Hours in this degree program.
7
Graduate Degree 36 If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following
Semester Credit Hours 36 courses, MATH 151/MATH 171, MATH 152/MATH 172,
Total Semester Credit Hours 36 MATH 221/MATH 251/MATH 253,MATH 220, MATH 323 or MATH 308,
1
Select three hours from any 200-400 level Language, philosophy and earned. The department will allow at most two Ds in upper-level (325-499)
culture (p. 23) course. courses. If a third D is earned, one of the three courses in which a D was
2
A 15-18-hour minor field of study should be chosen in conference earned must be retaken and a grade of C or better earned.
with a departmental advisor.
Mathematics - BS
The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics provides the student with
an in-depth study of both science (physics, chemistry, biology) and
mathematics.
First Year
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours
631
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4 American history (p. 25)

Select one of the following: 3 Government/Political science (p. 25)
3
American history (p. 25) Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3
Government/Political science (p. 25) Semester Credit Hours 16
Select one of the following: 4 Third Year
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I Fall
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I 3
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I MATH 415 Modern Algebra I 3
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory Elective hours 3
I 2
Science elective 3
II
Elective hours 1
Spring
Spring
MATH 410 Advanced Calculus II 3
MATH 172 Calculus 4
or MATH 446 or Principles of Analysis I
MATH 416 Modern Algebra II 3
Select one of the following: 4 Climate
CSCE 110 Programming I CORE elective
4
3
CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science Semester Credit Hours 13
Fourth Year
Fall
Concepts
MATH 411 Mathematical Probability 3
or STAT 414 or Mathematical Statistics I
CORE elective 3
Elective hours 4
MATH elective (p. 885) 3
Science elective 3
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II Spring

5
& CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory MATH elective (p. 885) 9
4
II CORE elective 6
ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy Semester Credit Hours 15
1
Elective hours 1 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
1
Second Year MATH 170 is highly recommended for math majors co-enrolled in
Fall 2
Six (6) hours must be selected from BICH 401-489 (p. 739);
BIOL 200-470 (p. 741); CHEM 222-474 (p. 752); GENE 301-452
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus 4 (p. 821); OCNG 251-252, 401-420 (p. 923); PHYS 221, 302-305,
Select one of the following: 3 307-314, 324-428 (p. 933). Four (4) hours must be selected from
American history (p. 25) ASTR 111; BICH 401-489 (p. 739); BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL
Government/Political science (p. 25) 200-470, 318-438 (p. 741); CHEM 101, CHEM 102, CHEM 111,
2 CHEM 112, CHEM 222-474 (p. 752); GENE 301-452 (p. 821);
Science elective 4
OCNG 251, OCNG 252, OCNG 401-420 (p. 923); PHYS 221, 302-305,
307-314, 324-428 (p. 933).
Spring 3
Select 3 hours from any 200- to 400-level Language, philosophy and
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3 culture (p. 23) course.
632 Mathematics - 5-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Mathematics
4
Three hours must be creative arts (p. 24) and three hours must Eligibility for entering a doctoral program in one of these disciplines
be social and behavioral sciences (p. 25). In addition, six hours must would depend in part on the undergraduate and graduate external options
be in the area of international and cultural diversity. These may be and areas of emphasis that were reflected in a student's individual degree
in addition to other University Core Curriculum (p. 21) courses, or if plan.
a course in this category satisfies an area of the Core, it can be used
to meet both requirements. Students desiring teacher certification Program Requirements
should consult the requirements for certification before registering
First Year
for electives.
Remaining electives may be selected from any 100-499 course not Fall Semester
used elsewhere, (except ALED 125; ASTR 109/PHYS 109, ASTR 119/ Credit
PHYS 119; BMEN 101; BUSN 100; ISEN 101; KINE 199; LAND 101; Hours
MATH 102-166 (p. 885), MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311, ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3
4
MATH 367, MATH 368, MATH 375, MATH 376; PHYS 109/ASTR 109, Elective hours 1
PHYS 119/ASTR 119, PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 205; PSYC 301 MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4
; STAT 201, STAT 301 - 303 (p. 970); STLC 102; URPN 200
WFSC 101).
5 American history (p. 25)
Twelve hours must be chosen from MATH 407 - MATH 499 or any
600-level MATH (excluding MATH 601). Students are required to Government/Political science (p. 25)
take at least one of the following: MATH 427, MATH 431, MATH 436, Select one from: 4
MATH 439. Students are encouraged to take MATH 412, MATH 414, BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
MATH 442, or MATH 470. Students who plan to attend graduate BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II
school are encouraged to take MATH 447 and at least one 600-level
course. Departmental permission is required to take MATH 485 or to
enroll in a 600-level MATH course.
I
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 or STAT 414 may be used in this CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
degree program. & CHEM 112 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
II
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 417, MATH 437 or CSCE 442 may be used ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy
If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following Spring
4
courses, MATH 151/MATH 171, MATH 152/MATH 172, Elective hours 1
MATH 221/MATH 251/MATH 253, MATH 220, MATH 323 or MATH 308, MATH 172 Calculus 4
earned. The department will allow at most two D's in upper-level
a D was earned must be retaken and a grade of C or better earned. Government/Political science (p. 25)
Select one from: 4
Mathematics - 5-Year Bachelor CSCE 110 Programming I
of Science/Master of Science in CSCE 111 Introduction to Computer Science


Mathematics CSCE 121 Introduction to Program Design and

Concepts

The FastTrack Degree Program enables ambitious and academically CSCE 206 Structured Programming in C
talented mathematics majors at Texas A&M University to earn both a
Select one from: 4
bachelor's degree and a master's degree within a period of five years after
entering A&M. BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
Amongst the various advantages of the program, upon its completion a CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
student will be in an exceptionally strong position to enter: & CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
I
• The professional industrial job marketplace;
• A career in secondary education;
• A doctoral program in mathematics, or in a related discipline, at Texas
II
A&M or another university.
The related disciplines include computer science, engineering, physics, Semester Credit Hours 16
statistics, genetics, economics, business administration, education, and Second Year
biology.
Fall
633
5
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus 4 Select from: 6
Select one from the following: 3 MATH 603-MATH 628 (p. 853)
American history (p. 25) MATH 630-MATH 639 (p. 853)
Government/Political science (p. 25) MATH 641-MATH 644 (p. 853)
1
Science elective 4 MATH 647-MATH 684 (p. 853)
2
Semester Credit Hours 14 CORE elective 6
MATH 308 Differential Equations 3 Total Semester Credit Hours 120
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 Fifth Year
Select one of the following: 3 Fall Semester

3 Credit
Hours
Graduate Degree 36
Third Year
Fall 1
Six (6) hours must be selected from BICH 401-489 (p. 739);
MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I 3 BIOL 200-470 (p. 741); CHEM 222-474 (p. 752); GENE 301-452
MATH 415 Modern Algebra I 3 (p. 821); OCNG 251-252, 401-420 (p. 923); PHYS 221, 302-305,
6 307-314, 324-428 (p. 933). Four (4) hours must be selected from
Elective hours 3
1 ASTR 111; BICH 401-489 (p. 739); BIOL 111, 112, 200-470, 318-438
Science elective 3
(p. 741); CHEM 101-102, 111-112, 222-474 (p. 752); GENE
Select one from: 3 301-452 (p. 821); OCNG 251-252, 401-420 (p. 923); PHYS 221,
COMM 203 Public Speaking 302-305, 307-314, 324-428 (p. 933).
2
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions Three hours must be creative arts (p. 24) and three hours must
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate be social and behavioral sciences (p. 25). In addition, six hours must
Semester Credit Hours 15 be in the area of international and cultural diversity. These may be
in addition to other University Core Curriculum (p. 21) courses, or if
Spring
a course in this category satisfies an area of the Core, it can be used
MATH 410 Advanced Calculus II 3 to meet both requirements. Students desiring teacher certification
or MATH 446 or Principles of Analysis I should consult the requirements for certification before registering
MATH 416 Modern Algebra II 3 for electives.
3
PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 4 Select 3 hours from any 200- to 400-level Language, philosophy and
or OCNG 451 or Mathematical Modeling of Ocean culture (p. 23) course.
Climate 4
2
CORE elective 3 MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 171 or MATH 172.
5
Semester Credit Hours 13 This 6 hours will be used towards both the BS and MS degrees in
Fourth Year Mathematics.
6
Fall Remaining electives may be selected from any 100-499 course not
MATH 411 Mathematical Probability 3 used elsewhere, (except ALED 125; ASTR 109/PHYS 109, ASTR 119/
or STAT 414 or Mathematical Statistics I PHYS 119; BMEN 101; BUSN 100; ISEN 101; KINE 199; LAND 101;
2 MATH 102-166 (http://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/course-
CORE elective 3
6 descriptions/math), MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311, MATH 367,
Elective hours 4 MATH 368, MATH 375, MATH 376; PHYS 109/ASTR 109, PHYS 119/
Select one from: 3 ASTR 119, PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 205; PSYC 301; STAT 201,
MATH 427 Introduction to Number Theory STAT 301 - 303 (http://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/course-
MATH 431 Structures and Methods of Combinatorics descriptions/stat); STLC 102; URPN 200; WFSC 101).
MATH 436 Introduction to Topology
MATH 439 Differential Geometry of Curves and
Surfaces
1
Science elective 3
Spring
Select one from: 3
MATH 407-MATH 499 (p. 853)
634 Mathematics - Minor
7 3
The overall program hours (156 hours) includes 36 hours for a non- 400 level Mathematics course 3
thesis option or 32 hours for a thesis option (up to six of which Total Semester Credit Hours 16
are MATH 691). Up to six hours of graduate courses may double
count. MATH 601 is prohibited for all graduate degree plans. Except 1
Only one of MATH 221, MATH 251, or MATH 253 can be taken to
for the MS teaching track, no distance class may be used on the satisfy the minor, due to the course content.
degree plan nor may MATH 696 appear. For the MS teaching track, 2
Only one of MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311 or MATH 323 can be
students must take four distance courses: MATH 629, MATH 645,
taken to satisfy the minor, due to the course content.
MATH 646 and MATH 696. All five tracks require at least 24 credit 3
All 300-400 level MATH courses MUST be taken at Texas A&M
hours of mathematics of which at most six may be undergraduate.
University. No transfer work will be accepted.
Depending on the MS track, courses outside of mathematics may be
required or optional. For additional information, reference https://
www.math.tamu.edu/graduate/masters and select the track of
interest. MATH 131, MATH 141, MATH 142, MATH 365, MATH 366, MATH 367,
MATH 368, MATH 403, and MATH 485 may not be used to satisfy the
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 or STAT 414 may be used in this requirements. MATH 485 will receive approval only under exceptional
degree program. circumstances.
Department of Physics and

If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following Astronomy

Physics seeks to understand the fundamental workings of nature, from
the constituents of matter deep within the nuclei of atoms, to the most
distant galaxies of our expanding universe, to everyday phenomena of
earned. The department will allow at most two D's in upper-level
emergent complexity, self-organization and chaos. The resulting basic
physical knowledge provides a firm foundation for innovations and
is often the driving force of advanced technology. Computers, global
Mathematics - Minor
positioning systems (GPS), the internet, lasers, magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) and other medical diagnostic tools, and space flight, along
with many others, were all made possible by key advances in physics.
Getting a Minor in Mathematics is Simple!
Physicists have a curiosity that thrives on the challenge of solving
Students wishing to earn a minor in mathematics do not need to visit the
problems. Consistent with this, the physics program at Texas A&M
Mathematics Department to do so. They should see their advisor, and
strives to teach analytical thinking and quantitative problem-solving
inform them of their intention to earn a minor in mathematics, and to
skills. This enables students to work productively in physics, in areas
have that information entered into COMPASS.
closely related to physics, and in a wide variety of areas outside of
The department also wants to point out to students who are majoring physics proper. Physicists can be found in almost any discipline that
in engineering or one of the sciences that it might not take more than requires complex problem-solving skills. Some engage in cutting-
another 18 to 24 hours to get a double major in mathematics. If that is of edge research to increase our basic knowledge of the universe. Some
interest to you, contact Mathematics Undergraduate Program Office. apply new-found knowledge to make practical advances in the fields
of computer science, medical science and engineering. Still others use
Program Requirements their knowledge to advocate, advise, inform, instruct and administrate as
lawyers, consultants, journalists/writers, teachers and managers.
Non-math majors can obtain a minor in mathematics by meeting the
following requirements: The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers two undergraduate
degree programs, a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science, as well
Code Title Semester Credit as minors in Astrophysics and Physics. The Department of Physics and
Hours Astronomy also offers Master of Science degrees in Astronomy and
Select one from: 4 Physics, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Applied Physics, Astronomy
MATH 148 Calculus II for Biological Sciences and Physics.
The faculty members of the department carry out theoretical and
MATH 172 Calculus experimental research in the areas of astronomy and astrophysics,
Select from the following: 9 atomic, molecular and optical physics, computational physics,
MATH 220 Foundations of Mathematics cosmology, high-energy and elementary particle physics, condensed
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus
1 mater physics and materials science, nuclear physics and quantum
1 optics. During the course of their undergraduate experience at Texas
1
A&M, Physics majors have the opportunity to work with faculty in all of
MATH 253 Engineering Mathematics III these areas.
2, 3
300-400 level Mathematics course
635
Faculty Eusebi, Ricardo, Associate Professor

Physics And Astronomy
Abanov, Artem G, Associate Professor PHD, University of Rochester, 2006
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1998 Finkelstein, Alexander, Professor
Adair, Thomas W, Professor PHD, Laudau Institute for Theoretical Physics, 1972
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1965 Ford, Albert L, Professor
Agnolet, Glenn, Professor PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1972
PHD, Cornell University, 1983 Fries, Rainer J, Associate Professor
Akimov, Alexey, Assistant Professor PHD, University of Regensburg, Germany, 2001
PHD, Moscow Institute of Technology, 2003 Fry, Edward S, Distinguished Professor
Allen, Roland E, Professor PHD, University of Michigan, 1969
PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1969 Gagliardi, Carl A, Professor
Aronson, Meigan C, Professor PHD, Princeton University, 1982
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1988 Hardy, John C, Distinguished Professor
Bassichis, William H, Professor PHD, McGill University, 1965
PHD, Case Western Reserve University, 1963 Herschbach, Dudley R, Distinguished Professor
Becker, Katrin, Professor PHD, Harvard University, 1958
PHD, University of Bonn, Germany, 1994 Holt, Jeremy W, Assistant Professor
Becker, Melanie, Professor PHD, Stony Brook University, 2016
PHD, University of Bonn, Germany, 1994 Kamon, Teruki, Professor
Belyanin, Alexey A, Professor PHD, University of Tsukuba, 1986
PHD, Institute of Applied Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 1995 Katzgraber, Helmut G, Professor
Chin, Siu A, Professor PHD, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2001
PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1975 Ko, Che-Ming, Professor
Christian, Gregory A, Assistant Professor PHD, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1973
PHD, Michigan State University, 2011 Kocharovskaya, Olga A, Distinguished Professor
Depoy, Darren L, Professor PHD, Institute of Applied Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 1986
PHD, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1987 Kocharovsky, Vitaly V, Professor
Dierker, Steven B, Professor PHD, Institute of Applied Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 1998
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1983 Krisciunas, Kevin L, Instructional Assistant Professor
Dutta, Bhaskar, Professor PHD, University of Washington, 2000
PHD, Oklahoma State University, 1995 Kwiatkowski, Anna A, Assistant Professor
Erukhimova, Tatiana L, Instructional Associate Professor PHD, Michigan State University, 2011
PHD, Institute of Applied Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 1999
636 Department of Physics and Astronomy
Lee, David M, Distinguished Professor Ross, Joseph H, Professor

Physics And Astronomy Physics And Astronomy
PHD, Yale University, 1959 PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1986
Lyuksyutov, Igor F, Professor Safonov, Alexei N, Professor

Physics And Astronomy Physics And Astronomy
PHD, Highest Attestation Commission at Ministry of Education and PHD, University of Florida, 2001
Science of Russian Federation, 1990
Saslow, Wayne M, Lecturer
Macri, Lucas M, Professor Physics And Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, University of California, Irvine, 1968
Schuessler, Hans A, Professor
Mahapatra, Rupak K, Professor Physics And Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, Universitat Heidelberg, 1964
Scully, Marlan O, Distinguished Professor
Marshall, Jennifer L, Assistant Professor Physics And Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, Yale University, 1966
Sezgin, Ergin, Professor
McIntyre, Peter M, Professor Physics And Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1980
Sokolov, Alexei V, Professor
Melconian, Daniel G, Associate Professor Physics And Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, Stanford University, 2001
PHD, Simon Fraser University, 2006
Strigari, Louis E, Assistant Professor
Mioduszewski, Saskia, Professor Physics And Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, The Ohio State University, 2014
Suntzeff, Nicholas B, Professor
Mirabolfathi, Nader, Research Associate Professor Physics And Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, University of California , Santa Cruz, 1980
PHD, University of Paris XI, 2002
Svidzinsky, Anatoly A, Research Associate Professor
Nanopoulos, Dimitri V, Distinguished Professor Physics and Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, Stanford University, 2001
PHD, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, England, 1973
Teizer, Winfried, Professor
Naugle, Donald G, Professor Physics And Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1998
Toback, David, Professor
Papovich, Casey J, Professor Physics And Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, University of Chicago, 1997
Tran, Kim-Vy H, Professor
Pokrovsky, Valery, Distinguished Professor Physics And Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2002
PHD, Tomsk State University, 1957
Tribble, Robert E, Distinguished Professor
Pope, Christopher N, Distinguished Professor Physics And Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, Princeton University, 1973
PHD, University of Cambridge, 1980
Ulmer, Keith A, Assistant Professor
Rapp, Ralf F, Professor Physics And Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, University of Colorado, 2007
PHD, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelma University, Bonn, 1996
Wang, Dawei, Professor
Rogachev, Grigory V, Professor Physics and Astronomy
Physics And Astronomy PHD, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2012
PHD, National Research Centre, 1999
637
2
Wang, Lifan, Research Associate Professor PHYS 218 Mechanics 4
Physics And Astronomy Semester Credit Hours 15
PHD, University of Science and Technology of China, 1993
Spring
Webb, Robert C, Professor CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 4
Physics And Astronomy & CHEM 117 Students
PHD, Princeton University, 1972 and General Chemistry for Engineering
2
Students Laboratory
Weimer, Michael B, Professor 1
Physics And Astronomy 2
MATH 172 Calculus 4
2
PHYS 102 Freshman Physics Orientation II 1
Welch, George R, Professor PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics
2
4
Second Year
Wu, Wenhao, Associate Professor Fall
Physics And Astronomy MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus
2
4
PHD, University of Chicago, 1992 2
2
Zheltikov, Alexey M, Professor PHYS 221 Optics and Thermal Physics 3
Physics And Astronomy POLS 206 American National Government 3
PHD, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1999 Semester Credit Hours 13
Zubairy, Muhammad S, Professor Spring
Physics And Astronomy PHYS 225 Electronic Circuits and Applications 4
PHD, University of Rochester, 1979 2
PHYS 309 Modern Physics 3
2
PHYS 331 Theoretical Methods for Physicists I 3
Majors Elective
3
6
• Bachelor of Arts in Physics (p. 637) Semester Credit Hours 16
• Bachelor of Science in Physics (p. 638) Third Year
Fall
Minors PHYS 302 Advanced Mechanics I 3
• Astrophysics Minor (p. 639) PHYS 304 Advanced Electricity and Magnetism I 3
• Physics Minor (p. 639) PHYS 332 Theoretical Methods for Physicists II 3
Physics - BA Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
The Bachelor of Arts curriculum provides the student with a firm Semester Credit Hours 15
foundation in physics and with the flexibility to choose from a large Spring
number of elective courses, thus permitting the student to explore other PHYS 327 Experimental Physics I 2
interests. Except for those students pursuing teacher certification,
PHYS 328 Experimental Physics II 1
some of these elective courses are chosen to satisfy the requirements
PHYS 412 Quantum Mechanics I 3
of a minor field of study. The student can, therefore, customize his or
4
her program of study in preparation for a career in any science-related Communication elective (p. 22) 3
or science-required field, from intellectual property law and science Social and behavioral science elective (p. 25) 3
reporting to physics teaching. Although not required for the BA program, 3
Electives 3
students have the opportunity to become directly involved in any of the Semester Credit Hours 15
active research programs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Fourth Year
Program Requirements Fall

3
Electives 12
First Year 7
Science or technical elective 3
Fall Semester
Credit
Hours Spring
6
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 PHYS 401 Computational Physics 3
HIST 105 History of the United States

1
3 Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
3
2
4 Electives 9
PHYS 101 Freshman Physics Orientation

2
638 Physics - BS
1
Any course in this category from the approved University Core Second Year
Curriculum list of courses. Fall
2 1
A physics major must complete the foundation courses (PHYS 101, MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus 4
PHYS 102, PHYS 208, PHYS 218, PHYS 221, PHYS 309, PHYS 331, 1
CHEM 107/CHEM 117, MATH 171, MATH 172, MATH 221, MATH 308) 1
with a grade of C or better and have a 2.0 cumulative GPR before
taking non-foundation upper-level physics courses. POLS 206 American National Government 3
3
A minor field must be selected in conference with the student’s Language, philosophy and culture elective (p. 23) 3
advisor. In addition, 6 hours of courses must be in the area of Semester Credit Hours 16
international and cultural diversity. These may be in addition Spring
to University Core Curriculum courses, or if a course in this PHYS 225 Electronic Circuits and Applications 4
category satisfies an area of the Core, it can be used to meet both 1
requirements. 1
4 PHYS 331 Theoretical Methods for Physicists I 3
Any approved Communication course.
5 POLS 207 State and Local Government 3
Approved W course designation. 2
6 Communication elective (p. 22) 3
To register for PHYS 401 a student must be able to program in a high
level language, such as FORTRAN, Java or C. This prerequisite can be Semester Credit Hours 16
satisfied by taking CSCE 206 or the equivalent. Third Year
7
ASTR 314 or any 400-level physics, science or technical elective. Fall
PHYS 302 Advanced Mechanics I 3
Physics - BS PHYS 304 Advanced Electricity and Magnetism I 3
PHYS 332 Theoretical Methods for Physicists II 3
The Bachelor of Science curriculum is more rigorous in its physics and
mathematics course requirements and is designed primarily for students
who wish to pursue an advanced degree in physics or employment as a Creative arts elective (p. 24) 3
professional physicist in an industrial setting. Because physics forms Semester Credit Hours 15
the basis of many other sciences such as chemistry, material science, Spring
oceanography, nano-engineering and geophysics, the BS program is an
PHYS 303 Advanced Mechanics II 3
excellent preparation for advanced degrees in these fields. In addition,
PHYS 305 Advanced Electricity and Magnetism II 3
physicists are increasingly applying their talents to molecular biology,
biochemistry and medicine. An important part of the BS program is PHYS 327 Experimental Physics I 2
student participation in experimental or theoretical research with physics PHYS 328 Experimental Physics II 1
and astronomy faculty. PHYS 412 Quantum Mechanics I 3
3
Electives 3
First Year Fourth Year
Fall Semester Fall
Credit PHYS 408 Thermodynamics and Statistical 4
Hours Mechanics
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 PHYS 414 Quantum Mechanics II 3
American history elective (p. 25) 3 or PHYS 416 or Physics of the Solid State
1
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4 PHYS 426 Physics Laboratory 2
1 4
PHYS 101 Freshman Physics Orientation 1 PHYS 491 Research 2
1
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 or ASTR 491 or Research
8
Semester Credit Hours 15 PHYS elective 3
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering 4 Spring
5
& CHEM 117 Students PHYS 401 Computational Physics 3
and General Chemistry for Engineering PHYS 425 Physics Laboratory 2
1
Students Laboratory
PHYS 491 Research 2
American history elective (p. 25) 3 or ASTR 491 or Research
1
MATH 172 Calculus 4 Science or technical elective
6
3
1
PHYS 102 Freshman Physics Orientation II 1 Electives
7
3
1
639
1 2
A physics major must complete the foundation courses 300–400 level physics elective (p. 933) 3
(PHYS 101, PHYS 102, PHYS 208, PHYS 218, PHYS 221, Total Semester Credit Hours 17
PHYS 309, CHEM 107/CHEM 117, MATH 171, MATH 172, MATH 221,
MATH 308) with a grade of C or better and have a 2.0 cumulative 1
Must make a grade of "C" or better.
GPR before taking non-foundation upper-level physics courses. 2
2
Select from PHYS 300- 499 or ASTR 314 in consultation with an
Any approved Communication course. advisor.
3
Approved W course designation.
4
5
Maximum combination of 18 hours of 481, 482, 485 and/or 491. Department of Statistics
To register for PHYS 401 a student must be able to program in a high
level language, such as FORTRAN, Java or C. This prerequisite can be The science of statistics deals with the collection and summarization
satisfied by taking CSCE 206 or the equivalent. of data, design of experiments and surveys, measurement of the
6 magnitude of variation in both experimental and survey data, estimation
ASTR 314 or any 400-level physics, science or technical elective.
7 of population parameters with measures of their accuracy and precision,
Electives should be chosen in consultation with the student’s tests of hypotheses about populations and studies of the relationships
advisor. If the student has not fulfilled the six hour international and between two or more variables. While the ideal of science is to achieve
cultural diversity Graduation requirement with courses used to meet a systematic interrelationship of facts, scientific methods must be
areas of the Core, they must fulfill this requirement with six of their a pursuit of this ideal by experimentation, observation and logical
elective hours. arguments from various accepted postulates. Thus, the science of
8
Any 300- or 400-level ASTR or PHYS elective. statistics is a set of scientific principles and methodologies that are
useful in reaching conclusions about populations and processes when
Astrophysics - Minor the available information is both limited and variable. Hence, statistical
principles are useful in all the sciences, both physical and social. Many
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a minor in practical applications of statistics are found in a wide variety of fields,
astrophysics. Contact the department for more information. including biology, education, social sciences, engineering, business,
government and agriculture.
The Department of Statistics offers training in statistics leading to
Code Title Semester Credit degrees of Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of
Hours Philosophy.
ASTR 314 Survey of Astronomy 3 Faculty
ASTR 320 Astrophysical Research Methods 2 Akleman, Derya G, Instructional Associate Professor
Directed electives 6 Statistics
Select two of the following: PHD, Texas A&M University, 1996
ASTR 401 Stars and Extrasolar Planets
Bhattacharya, Anirban, Assistant Professor
ASTR 403 Extragalactic Astronomy and Statistics
Cosmology PHD, Duke University, 2012
1
ASTR 491 Research
Carroll, Julie H, Senior Lecturer
Statistics
1 MS, Texas A&M University, 1990
May be taken in absentia.
Physics - Minor Carroll, Raymond J, Distinguished Professor

Statistics
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a minor in physics. PHD, Purdue University, 1974
Contact the department for more information.
Chen, Willa W, Professor
Program Requirements Statistics
PHD, New York University, 2000
Students who wish to complete a minor in physics must satisfy the
following requirements: Cline, Daren B, Professor
Statistics
Code Title Semester Credit PHD, Colorado State University, 1983
Hours
1
PHYS 218 Mechanics 4 Dabney, Alan R, Associate Professor
1
4 Statistics
1 PHD, University of Washington, 2006
640 Statistics - BS
Dahm, Paul F, Professor Mueller-Harknett, Ursula U, Professor

Statistics Statistics
PHD, Iowa State University, 1979 PHD, Universitat Bremen, Germany, 2005
Gaynanova, Irina, Assistant Professor Newton, Howard J, Senior Professor

PHD, Cornell University, 2015 PHD, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1975
Hart, Jeffrey D, Professor Pourahmadi, Mohsen, Professor

PHD, Southern Methodist University, 1981 PHD, Michigan State University, 1980
Hatfield, Lloyd K, Senior Lecturer Sang, Huiyan, Associate Professor

MS, University of North Texas, 1980 PHD, Duke University, 2008
Hernandez Magallanes, Irma Del Consue, Distinguished Professor Schmiediche, Henrik, Instructional Associate Professor
Huang, Jianhua, Professor Sheather, Simon J, Professor

PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1997 PHD, La Trobe University, 1986
Johnson, Valen E, Professor Sinha, Samiran, Professor

PHD, University Of Chicago, 1989 PHD, University of Florida, 2004
Jones, Edward R, Executive Professor Spiegelman, Clifford H, Distinguished Professor

PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1976 PHD, Northwestern University, 1976
Jun, Mikyoung, Associate Professor Subbarao, Suhasini T, Professor

PHD, University of Chicago, 2005 PHD, University of Bristol, United Kingdom, 1999
Katzfuss, Matthias S, Assistant Professor Wang, Suojin, Professor

PHD, The Ohio State University, 2011 PHD, The University of Texas at Austin, 1988
Kincheloe, Faron, Visiting Professor Wehrly, Thomas E, Professor

MS, Baylor University, 2011 PHD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1976
Kolodziej, Elizabeth Y, Instructional Assistant Professor Zhang, Xianyang, Assistant Professor

PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010 PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013
Liang, Hwa Chi, Senior Lecturer Zhou, Lan, Associate Professor

PHD, University of New Mexico, 2003 PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 1997
Long, James P, Assistant Professor Majors

Statistics
PHD, University of California, Berkeley, 2013 • Bachelor of Science in Statistics (p. 640)
Longnecker, Michael T, Professor Minors

Statistics
PHD, Florida State University, 1976 • Minor in Statistics (p. 642)
Mallick, Bani K, Distinguished Professor

Statistics
Statistics - BS
PHD, University of Connecticut, 1994 Statistics is the science of collecting and analyzing data for the purpose
of making decisions in the presence of uncertainty. Data are ubiquitous
in the modern day and age, and statisticians are in high demand.
Multidisciplinary application areas vary widely and include health and
641
4
medicine, business, engineering, physical sciences, environmental Elective hours 3
studies, and government. The curriculum in statistics provides Semester Credit Hours 15
instruction in all necessary areas, including a foundation in mathematics
Spring
and probability, strategies for designing studies and collecting data, the
visualization and analysis of data using popular software such as SAS STAT 408 Introduction to Linear Models 3
and R, and the process of using sample data to draw conclusions about STAT 415 Mathematical Statistics II 3
6
a population. Depending on the electives selected, a student completing Outside specialization elective 3
this program will be prepared to enter employment as a statistical analyst Elective hours
4
6
or to continue to graduate school in statistics or a related field.
Fourth Year
Fall
The following is a suggested schedule that includes the required courses
STAT 406 Design and Analysis of Experiments 3
for the BS in Statistics. It is recognized that many students will change 5,7
Mathematics or Statistics elective 3
the sequence and number of courses taken in any semester. Deviations
7
from the prescribed course sequence, however, should be made with care Statistics elective 3
6
to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are met. Outside specialization elective 3
4
Elective hours 3
First Year
Fall Semester
Spring
Credit
Hours STAT 482 Statistics Capstone 3
7
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Statistics elective 3
6
American history (p. 25) 3 Outside specialization elective 3
4
MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4 Elective hours 4
Science elective 4
Spring 1
Two lower-level science courses are to be selected from ASTR 111;
BIOL 111; BIOL 112; CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 103/CHEM 113;
MATH 172 Calculus 4 CHEM 102/CHEM 112 or CHEM 104/CHEM 114; PHYS 208;
STAT 182 Foundations of Statistics 1 PHYS 218. A third science course (p. 22) is to be selected from any
2
Computer science elective 4 course satisfying the life and physical sciences requirement for the
Science elective
1
4 University Core Curriculum.
2
Semester Credit Hours 16 Select 8 hours from CSCE 110, CSCE 111, CSCE 121, or CSCE 206.
3
Second Year Select 3 hours from COMM 203, COMM 205, or COMM 243, which
fulfills the communication (p. 22) requirement for the University Core
Fall
3
Curriculum (p. 21).
Communication requirement 3 4
MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus 4 Core Curriculum list for language, philosophy and culture (p. 23),
POLS 206 American National Government 3 three elective hours must be chosen from the approved University
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3 Core Curriculum list for creative arts (p. 24), and three elective hours
Science elective
1
3 must be chosen from the approved University Core Curriculum list for
social and behavior sciences (p. 25). In addition, 6 hours of courses
must be in the area of international and cultural diversity (p. 40).
Spring These may be in addition to University Core Curriculum courses, or if
MATH 304 Linear Algebra 3 a course in this category satisfies an area of the Core, it can be used
or MATH 323 or Linear Algebra to meet both requirements.
5
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 Students must take at least one course from the following courses:
STAT 212 Principles of Statistics II 3 MATH 220, MATH 308, MATH 409, MATH 410, MATH 417 or
2 MATH 437, MATH 442, MATH 446, MATH 447, MATH 469, ISEN 320,
Computer science elective 4
4 ISEN 340, ISEN 355. The student must take a total of at least 12
Elective hours 3
hours of mathematics (p. 22) and statistics elective courses.
Students must take 12 hours in an outside specialization area upon
Third Year
approval by a departmental advisor. At least 6 hours must be upper
Fall level hours.
STAT 404 Statistical Computing 3
STAT 414 Mathematical Statistics I 3
5
Mathematics elective 3
6
Outside specialization elective 3
642 Statistics - Minor

7
Students must take at least two courses from the following courses:
STAT 407, STAT 426, STAT 436, STAT 438, STAT 445, STAT 446,
STAT 459, STAT 485, STAT 489, STAT 491, ISEN 350. The student The College of Science offers degrees in University Studies. A University
must take a total of at least 12 hours of mathematics and statistics Studies degree differs from a traditional “major” in that it consists of
elective courses. a concentration and two minors of 15-18 hours each. The University
Studies degree format was created to provide students the flexibility to
*If a grade of D or F is earned in any of the following combine areas of study that are of special interest.
MATH 221/MATH 251/MATH 253, MATH 220, MATH 304/MATH 323, Majors
STAT 211, or STAT 212, this course must be immediately retaken and a
grade of C or better earned. The department will allow at most two D’s • Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Mathematics for Business
in upper-level (325-499) courses. If a third D is earned, one of the three Concentration (p. 642)
courses in which a D was earned must be retaken and a grade of C or • Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Mathematics for Pre-
better earned. Professionals Concentration (p. 643)
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Science for Secondary
Statistics - Minor Teaching Concentration (p. 643)
• Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Mathematics for Teaching
The Department of Statistics offers a minor in Statistics. For additional
information, see the Department of Statistics website (http://
www.stat.tamu.edu).
University Studies - BS, Mathematics
Program Requirements for Business Concentration
The Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Mathematics for Business
Hours
area of concentration consists of courses that are designed to give
Lower Division Courses students who are both interested in business and mathematically
STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3 inclined a way to combine both interests.
Directed Upper Division Electives Program Requirements
1
Select three of the following: 9 Code Title Semester Credit
STAT 404 Statistical Computing Hours
1
STAT 406 Design and Analysis of Experiments MATH 220 Foundations of Mathematics 3
1
STAT 407 Principles of Sample Surveys MATH 308 Differential Equations 3
STAT 408 Introduction to Linear Models MATH 325 The Mathematics of Interest 3
STAT 414 Mathematical Statistics I MATH 425 The Mathematics of Contingent 3
STAT 415 Mathematical Statistics II Claims
STAT 426 Methods in Time Series Analysis STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 3
1
STAT 436 Multivariate Analysis and Statistical MATH 251 Engineering Mathematics III 3
Learning or MATH 221
or Several Variable Calculus
1
STAT 438 Bayesian Statistics MATH 304 Linear Algebra 3
STAT 445 Applied Biostatistics and Data or MATH 323
or Linear Algebra
Analysis MATH 442 Mathematical Modeling 3
STAT 446 Statistical Bioinformatics or STAT 408 or Introduction to Linear Models
STAT 459 Categorical Data Analysis University and College Requirements
STAT 485 Directed Studies ENGL 104 3
STAT 489 Special Topics in… Communication 3
1 COMM 203 Public Speaking
STAT 485 or STAT 489 must be approved by the Statistics
Department.
Professions
Additional Requirements: COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate
Mathematics
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses. 1
Substitutions for the minor must be approved by the Statistics or MATH 171
or Analytic Geometry and Calculus
Department. 1
or MATH 172
or Calculus
643
4
Language, philosophy and culture (p. 23) 3 Select one of the following:
Creative arts (p. 24) 3 COMM 203 Public Speaking
Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3 COMM 205 Communication for Technical
American history (p. 25) 6 Professions
2 1
POLS 207 State and Local Government 3 MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 4
Minor 1 15-18 or MATH 171
or Analytic Geometry and Calculus
1
Minor 2 15-18 MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 4
3 or MATH 172
or Calculus
Total Semester Credit Hours 120 Life and physical sciences (p. 22) 9
3
1
Must make a grade of 'C' or better. Creative arts (p. 24) 3
2
Completion of four semesters of upper-level ROTC may be Social and behavioral sciences (p. 25) 3
substituted for three hours of the requirement. American history (p. 25) 6
3
Electives may be selected from any 100-499 course not used POLS 206 American National Government
4
3
elsewhere, (except ALED 125; ASTR 109/PHYS 109, ASTR 119/ 4
MATH 102-166 (p. 885), MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311, Minor 1 15-18
MATH 367, MATH 368, MATH 375, MATH 376; PHYS 109/ASTR 109, Minor 2 15-18
5
PHYS 119/ASTR 119, PHYS 201,PHYS 202, PHYS 205; PSYC 301; General Electives 16-22
STAT 201, STAT 301 - 303 (p. 970); STLC 102; URPN 200; Total Semester Credit Hours 120
WFSC 101).
4 1
Select 3 hours from any 200-499 level course. Must make a grade of 'C' or better.
2
MATH 433 will not fulfill this requirement.
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 or STAT 414 may be used in this 3
degree program.
4
Completion of four semesters of upper-level ROTC may be
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 417, MATH 437 or CSCE 442 may be used substituted for three hours of this requirement.
in this degree program. 5
Electives may be selected from any 100-499 course not used
elsewhere, (except ALED 125; ASTR 109/PHYS 109, ASTR 119/
University Studies - BS, Mathematics PHYS 119; BMEN 101; BUSN 100; ISEN 101; KINE 199; LAND 101;
for Pre-Professionals Concentration MATH 102-166 (p. 885), MATH 304, MATH 309, MATH 311,

PHYS 119/ASTR 119, PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 205; PSYC 301;
The Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Mathematics for
STAT 201, STAT 301 - 303 (p. 970);STLC 102; URPN 200;
Pre-Professionals area of concentration consists of courses that
WFSC 101).
are designed to give students who are both interested in pre-
professional programs and mathematically inclined a way to combine
Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 411 or STAT 414 may be used in this
both interests.
degree program.
Program Requirements Maximum of 3 hours of MATH 417, MATH 437 or CSCE 442 may be used

University Studies - BS, Science for

Hours
1
1
1
3 Secondary Teaching Concentration
The BS in University Studies, Science for Secondary Teaching area of
MATH 409 Advanced Calculus I 3
concentration consists of courses that give students desiring secondary-
MATH 415 Modern Algebra I 3 school teaching credentials a solid foundation in life, earth and physical
STAT 414 Mathematical Statistics I 3 sciences. In particular, the courses chosen encompass the science
or MATH 411
or Mathematical Probability composite areas test by the State of Texas and TExES. These are the
MATH 304 Linear Algebra
1
3 courses currently required for the science composite certificate.
or MATH 323
or Linear Algebra
MATH 407 - MATH 499 (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ 3
2
graduate/course-descriptions/math) Code Title Semester Credit
University and College Requirements Hours
1
ENGL 104 3 ATMO 201 Weather and Climate 3
Communication 3
644 University Studies - BS, Mathematics for Teaching Concentration
ASTR 101 Basic Astronomy 4 GEOL 420 Environmental Geology

1
& ASTR 102 and Observational Astronomy Upper-level GEOL course for which prerequisites
CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4 have been satisfied (p. 826)
& CHEM 111 and Fundamentals of Chemistry OCNG 401 Interdisciplinary Oceanography
1
Laboratory I Upper-level OCNG course for which
CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4 prerequisites have been satisfied (p. 923)
1 University and College Requirements
Laboratory II
1 Communication (p. 22) 6
GEOG 203 Planet Earth 3-4
Mathematics 8
or GEOL 101 or Principles of Geology
1 Select one of the following:
or PHYS 218 or Mechanics
1 MATH 147 Calculus I for Biological Sciences
1 MATH 171 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
Select twelve hours from the following: 12
BIOL 318 Chordate Anatomy
Physiology I
MATH 172 Calculus
Physiology II Life and physical sciences
BIOL 328 Plants and People ATMO 202 Weather and Climate Laboratory 1
BIOL 335 Invertebrate Zoology BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I 4
BIOL 357 Ecology BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II 4
BIOL 401 Critical Writing in Biology Language, philosophy and culture (with an ENGL 3
prefix) (p. 23)
Upper-level BIOL course for which prerequisites
have been satisfied (p. 741) Creative arts (p. 24) 3
CHEM 315 Fundamentals of Quantitative Social and behavioral sciences 3

& CHEM 318Analysis Select one of the following:
and Quantitative Analysis INST 210 Understanding Special Populations
Laboratory INST 222 Foundations of Education in a
CHEM 316 Quantitative Analysis Multicultural Society
& CHEM 317and Quantitative Analysis SOCI 217 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
CHEM 362 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry American history (p. 25) 6
CHEM 383 Chemistry of Environmental POLS 206 American National Government
2
3
Pollution 2
CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry
Minor 1 15-18
Upper-level CHEM course for which
Minor 2 15-18
prerequisites have been satisfied (p. 752) 3
Biogeography 1
Must make a grade of "C" or better.
GEOG 360 Natural Hazards 2
Completion of four semesters of upper-level ROTC may be substitute
GEOG 370/ Coastal Processes for three hours of this requirement.
MARS 370 3
Courses 100-499 not used elsewhere.
Upper-level GEOG course for which
prerequisites have been satisfied (p. 822)
GEOL 301 Mineral Resources
University Studies - BS, Mathematics
GEOL 306 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy for Teaching Concentration
GEOL 308 Integrated Earth Science
The BS in University Studies, Mathematics for Teaching area of
GEOL 309 Introduction to Geological Field concentration consists of courses that are designed to give students
Methods desiring a secondary-school teaching credential a solid foundation
GEOL 310 Planetary Geology in mathematics. In particular, the courses chosen encompass the
GEOL 311 Principles of Geological Writing mathematical areas tested by the State of Texas and TExES secondary
GEOL 352/ GNSS in the Geosciences mathematics examination. These are the courses currently required for
GEOG 352 the secondary mathematics teaching field at Texas A&M University.
645
Hours
1
1
MATH 375 Intermediate Real Analysis 3
1
MATH 376 Intermediate Abstract Algebra 3
1
MATH 403 Mathematics and Technology 3
1
MATH 467 Modern Geometry 3
1
1
or MATH 323
or Linear Algebra
Mathematics 8
MATH 172 Calculus
2
3

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Watershed - Certificate .............................................................. 159

Entomology - BS ........................................................................ 161 Soil and Crop Sciences .................................................................... 196

Entomology - Minor ................................................................... 166 Turfgrass Science - BS .............................................................. 199

Horticulture - BA ........................................................................ 168 Plant Breeding - Minor ............................................................... 201

Horticulture - BS ........................................................................ 169 University Studies Programs ........................................................... 201

Bioenvironmental Sciences - Minor .......................................... 184 Diversity - Certificate ................................................................. 212

Poultry Science ................................................................................. 185 Architecture ....................................................................................... 212

English ............................................................................................... 504 Political Science ............................................................................... 543

English - BA ................................................................................ 507 Political Science - BA ................................................................ 545

English - Minor ........................................................................... 510 Political Science - BS ................................................................ 546

Spanish - BA .............................................................................. 511 Psychology ........................................................................................ 548

Hispanic Studies - Minor ........................................................... 513 Psychology - BA ......................................................................... 550

Spanish - Minor .......................................................................... 514 Psychology - BS ......................................................................... 551

History ............................................................................................... 515 Psychology - Minor .................................................................... 552

History - BA ................................................................................ 516 Applied Behavioral Health - Certificate ..................................... 552

History - Minor ........................................................................... 517 Healthy Development - Certificate ............................................ 553

International Studies ........................................................................ 517 Psychology of Diversity - Certificate ........................................ 553

Italian - Minor ............................................................................. 537 College of Nursing ................................................................................... 570

Performance Studies - BA ......................................................... 539 School of Public Health .......................................................................... 576

Performance Technology - Minor ............................................. 540 Public Health, BS ....................................................................... 577

Philosophy - BA ......................................................................... 541 Public Health Studies - Minor ................................................... 580

Philosophy - Minor ..................................................................... 542 College of Science ................................................................................... 581

Marine Sciences ............................................................................... 679 BICH - Biochemistry (BICH) .............................................................. 739

RPTS - Rec, Park & Tourism Sci (RPTS) .......................................... 950

RUSS - Russian (RUSS) .................................................................... 953

SCEN - College of Science (SCEN) .................................................. 954

SCMT - Supply Chain Mgmt (SCMT) ............................................... 955

SCSC - Soil and Crop Sciences (SCSC) ........................................... 956

SEFB - Special Ed Field Based (SEFB) ............................................ 959

SENG - Safety Engineering (SENG) .................................................. 959

SOCI - Sociology (SOCI) ................................................................... 960

SOMS-Schl of Military Sciences (SOMS) ........................................ 964

SPAN - Spanish (SPAN) ................................................................... 964

SPED - Special Education (SPED) .................................................... 967

SPMT - Sport Management (SPMT) ................................................ 968

SPSC - Spatial Sciences (SPSC) ...................................................... 970

STAT - Statistics (STAT) .................................................................. 970

STLC - Student Learning Center (STLC) .......................................... 972

TCMG - Technology Management (TCMG) ..................................... 972

TEED - Teacher Education (TEED) ................................................... 973

TEFB - Teacher Ed Field Based (TEFB) ........................................... 973

THAR - Theatre Arts (THAR) ............................................................ 974

UGST - Undergraduate Studies (UGST) ........................................... 977

URPN - Urban & Reg Planning (URPN) ............................................ 978

VIBS - Vet Integrative Biosci (VIBS) ................................................ 980

VIST - Visual Studies (VIST) ............................................................. 982

VLCS-Vet Large Animal Clin Sc (VLCS) ........................................... 984

VSCS-Vet Small Animal Clin Sc (VSCS) .......................................... 984

VTPB - Veterinary Pathobiology (VTPB) .......................................... 984

VTPP - Vet Physiology & Pharm (VTPP) .......................................... 986

WFSC-Wildlife & Fisheries Sci (WFSC) ............................................ 987

WGST - Women's &Gender Studies (WGST) .................................... 991

ZOOL - Zoology (ZOOL) .................................................................... 994

Faculty ...................................................................................................... 995

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Rules and Regulations for Determining Residence Status ........... 1115

Texas Common Course Numbering System ................................. 1115

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act .................................. 1118

International Agreements ............................................................... 1120

Scholastic Honor Societies ............................................................ 1123

Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) .................................. 1124

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