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College of Science and Mathematics204 The University of Texas-Pan American

College of Science and MathematicsPrograms in Dentistry:• Early Dental School Acceptance Program with TheUniversity of Texas Dental Branch at Houston• Dental Early Acceptance Program with The Universityof Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio DentalSchool• 3-4 and 4-4 Dual Degree Program with Baylor Collegeof Dentistry206BiologyDr. Mohammed Y.H. Farooqui, Department ChairScience Building, Room 2.3521201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: (956) 665-3537Fax: (956) 665-3657E-mail: farooqui@utpa.eduWeb: www.utpa.edu/dept/biologyFull-Time FacultyBrush, Timothy, ProfessorDearth, Robert, Assistant ProfessorDeYoe, Hudson, Associate ProfessorDirrigl, Jr., Frank, Assistant ProfessorEdwards, Robert J., ProfessorEgle, Ardath L., LecturerFarooqui, Mohammed Y. H., ProfessorFaulkes, Zen, Assistant ProfessorFeria, Teresa Patricia, Assistant ProfessorFredensborg, Brian, Assistant ProfessorGunn, Bonnie, LecturerGunn, Scott J., ProfessorJudd, Frank W., Research ProfessorKuang, Anxiu, Associate ProfessorLieman, Jonathon, Assistant ProfessorLowe, Kristine, Assistant ProfessorMateron, Luis A., Associate ProfessorMcDonald, Andrew J., Assistant ProfessorPersans, Michael W., Associate ProfessorScheunzel, Erin, Assistant ProfessorSummy, Kenneth R., Associate ProfessorTerry, Matthew, Assistant ProfessorVitek, Christopher, Assistant ProfessorWedig, Cindy M., LecturerZaidan, Frederic III, Associate Professor___________________________________________General OverviewThe Department of Biology offers a major leading to aBachelor of Science degree and a minor in biology. Biologystudents may elect a curriculum for a major in biologyor biology with certification in 8-12 life science. Thedepartment also offers study beyond the Bachelor of Sciencedegree leading to a Master of Science in biology. A limitednumber of teaching assistantships are usually available.Interested persons should consult the Graduate Catalog andthe chair of the Department of Biology.NOTE: Students are typically expected to furnish their owntransportation for field labs.Degree RequirementsMajor in BiologyUniversity Core Curriculum Requirements43 hrs.Complete the University core curriculum requirements asshown on pages 105 of this catalog, using CHEM 1301, 1101,1302, and 1102 to satisfy the eight hours of natural sciencerequirement.Core Courses12 hrs.BIOL 1401 General BiologyorBIOL 1487 General Biology (Honors)BIOL 1402 General BiologyorBIOL 1488 General Biology (Honors)BIOL 4100 Biology SeminarBIOL 3302 Biological WritingDesignated Electives22 hrs.Select one course from each of the following areas:Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Microbiology orBiotechnologyBIOL 3401 General MicrobiologyBIOL 3403 Medical Microbiologyand ImmunologyBIOL 3412 Cell BiologyBIOL 3415 Introduction toMolecular BiologyBIOL 4404 General VirologyBIOL 4418 Electron MicroscopyBIOL 4420 BiotechnologyGenetics or Biological EvolutionBIOL 3301 Biological EvolutionBIOL 3413 GeneticsBIOL 4317 Disease EpidemiologyBIOL 4330 Molecular EvolutionBIOL 4417 Bacterial GeneticsThe University of Texas-Pan American

Developmental or Morphological BiologyBIOL 2401 Vertebrate ZoologyBIOL 2402 Comparative VertebrateAnatomyBIOL 3406 Developmental MechanismsBIOL 3405 HistologyBIOL 3407 Comparative EmbryologyBIOL 3408 Plant MorphologyOrganismal or Environmental BiologyBIOL 2406 Environmental BiologyBIOL 3409 EcologyBIOL 3404 Conservation BiologyBIOL 3414 Invertebrate ZoologyBIOL 4303 MammalogyBIOL 4304 IchthyologyBIOL 4409 HerpetologyBIOL 4414 Plant TaxonomyBIOL 4318 EthnobotanyBIOL 4319 Medical EntomologyBIOL 4388 Global Change EcologyBIOL 4402 Marine ZoologyBIOL 4403 Introduction to RemoteSensing TechnologyBIOL 4406 MycologyBIOL 4407 Animal ParasitologyBIOL 4408 Plant PathologyBIOL 4410 Marine BotanyBIOL 4412 OrnithologyBIOL 4415 EntomologyBIOL 4416 Environmental ToxicologyBIOL 4419 Aquatic EntomologyBIOL 4424 Microbial EcologyBIOL 4426 Marine EcologyBIOL 4427 Marine Animal Field StudiesPhysiologyBIOL 2403 Anatomy and PhysiologyBIOL 2404 Anatomy and PhysiologyBIOL 3310 NeurobiologyBIOL 3411 Mammalian PhysiologyBIOL 4313 EndocrinologyBIOL 4405 Plant PhysiologyBIOL 4411 Ecological Physiology of AnimalsBIOL 4422 Neurobiology MethodsSelect additional biology courses to complete 32 hours inbiology, of which 22 must be advanced.Other RequirementsWhere appropriate, the following requirements may alsobe used to satisfy University core curriculum requirements.ChemistryComplete all of the following:CHEM 2302/2102 Organic Chemistry I,2011-2013 Undergraduate CatalogOrganic Chemistry Lab IComplete three hours from the following:MATH 2330 Elementary Statisticsand ProbabilityorSTAT 2330 Survey of Elementary StatisticsOther SciencePHYS 1401 and PHYS 1402 or GEOL 1401 and GEOL 1402are recommended, but not required.Minimum GPA RequirementsA minimum GPA of 2.5 in the required hours for both themajor and minor fields is required. A minimum GPA of 2.5is required for pre-dental, premedical and pre-optometrymajors.Pre-Dental/Premedical/Pre-OptometryBiology majors interested in attending dental, medicalor optometry school are advised to include the followingsuggested and required courses in their major to maximizetheir potential for success. A minor in chemistry is suggestedfor all pre-professional students. Students should check withthe health professions adviser at (956) 665-3540 for updatedrequirements.Pre-dental students are required to complete BIOL 1401,BIOL, 1402, CHEM 1101/1301, CHEM 1102/1302, CHEM2102/2302, CHEM 2130/2303, and PHYS 1401/1402. Thestudents must complete a minimum of 90 hours and takethe Dental Admissions Test (DAT) to apply to Texas dentalschools. CHEM 3303 is required by UT Dental Branch inHouston and is highly suggested by the other dental schools.There is no specific mathematics requirement beyond thebiology core requirements.Premedical students are required to complete BIOL 1401,BIOL 1402, CHEM 1101/1301, CHEM 1102/1302, CHEM2102/2302, CHEM 2130/2303, PHYS 1401 and PHYS 1402.The students must complete a minimum of 90 hours andtake the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) in orderto apply to Texas medical schools. CHEM 3303, BIOL 2402and PSY 1310 are suggested by the medical schools. EitherMATH 1401 or MATH/STAT 2330 is required for acceptanceinto medical school, however completion of both courses issuggested.Pre-optometry students must complete a bachelor’sdegree prior to entering the University of Houston College ofOptometry (some out of state schools require only 90 hours).Required coursework to enter optometry school includes:BIOL 1401, BIOL 1402, BIOL 2403, BIOL 2404, BIOL 3401,BIO 3411, CHEM 1101/1301, CHEM 1102/1302, CHEM2102/2302, CHEM 2130/2303, CHEM 3303, MATH 1460,MATH/STAT 2330, PHYS 1401, PHYS 1402 and PSY 1310.Students must take the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT) inorder to apply to optometry school.Pre-dental, premedical and pre-optometry students whohave completed a minimum of 90 hours and the general207

College of Science and Mathematicscore curriculum requirements at UTPA may apply for aBachelor of Science degree after completion of two years inan accredited college of medicine, dentistry or optometry,with grades acceptable for transfer to UT Pan American. Thehours accepted will be credited toward a major and minor inbiology or chemistry.Major in Life Sciences with TeacherCertificationThirty-six hours are required, 21 of which mustbeadvanced.Teacher Certification Programsand RequirementsAdmission to College of Education (COE) teacher educationprograms is required for all undergraduate studentsseeking teacher certification. Students following high schoolcertification degree plans (grades 8-12) should consultwith their adviser in the department in which their degreeis offered. They should also seek information from the COEOffice of Teacher Certification and Admission Servicesat the Education Complex, Room 1.302, for admissionrequirements. Students may call the office at (956) 665-3420or visit www.utpa.edu/colleges/coe/studentservices formore information.The professional education courses for high school (8-12)certification include the following: EDUC 4301, EDUC 4302,EDUC 4303, EDUC 4304, READ 4351, and EDUC 4611.University Core Curriculum Requirements20843 hrs.Complete the University core curriculum requirements asshown on pages 105 of this catalog, using CHEM 1301, 1101,1302, and 1102 to satisfy the eight hours of natural sciencerequirement.Core CoursesBIOL 1401 General BiologyorBIOL 1487 General Biology (Honors)BIOL 1402 General BiologyorBIOL 1488 General Biology (Honors)BIOL 4100 Biology SeminarBIOL 4315 Inquiry-Based Science12 hrs.Designated Electives24 hrs.Select at least three hours from each of the following areas:Molecular biology or Cellular biologyBIOL 3406 Developmental MechanismsBIOL 3412 Cell BiologyBIOL 3415 Introduction toMolecular BiologyBIOL 4330 Molecular EvolutionBIOL 4404 General VirologyBIOL 4404 VirologyBIOL 4416 Environmental ToxicologyBIOL 4420 BiotechnologyGenetics or Biological EvolutionBIOL 3301 Biological EvolutionBIOL 3413 GeneticsEnvironmental BiologyBIOL 2305 Environmental BiologyBIOL 3409 EcologyBIOL 4426 Marine EcologyZoologyBIOL 3310 NeurobiologyBIOL 3405 HistologyBIOL 3407 Comparative EmbryologyBIOL 3414 Invertebrate ZoologyBIOL 4303 MammalogyBIOL 4304 IchthyologyBIOL 4318 Medical EntomologyBIOL 4407 Animal ParasitologyBIOL 4409 HerpetologyBIOL 4402 Marine ZoologyBIOL 4412 OrnithologyBIOL 4415 EntomologyBIOL 4419 Aquatic EntomologyBIOL 4422 Neurobiology MethodsBotanyBIOL 3408 Plant MorphologyBIOL 4405 Plant PhysiologyBIOL 4411 Ecological Physiology of AnimalsBIOL 4414 Plant TaxonomyBIOL 4318 EthnobotanyBIOL 4403 Remote SensingBIOL 4406 MycologyBIOL 4408 Plant PathologyBIOL 4410 Marine BotanyBIOL 4418 Electron MicroscopyBIOL 4424 Microbial EcologyProkaryotic BiologyBIOL 3401 General MicrobiologyBIOL 3403 Medical Microbiologyand ImmunologyBIOL 4417 Bacterial GeneticsBIOL 4424 Microbial EcologyBIOL 4317 Disease EpidemiologyBachelor of Interdisciplinary StudiesScience 4-8 CertificationTeacher Certification Programs andRequirementsAdmission to College of Education (COE) teacher educationprograms is required for all undergraduate students seekingteacher certification. Students following middle schoolThe University of Texas-Pan American

certification degree plans (grades 4-8) should consult withtheir adviser in the department in which their degree isoffered. They should also seek information from the COEOffice of Teacher Certification and Admission Servicesat the Education Complex, Room 1.302, for admissionrequirements. Students may call the office at (956) 665-3420or visit www.utpa.edu/colleges/coe/studentservices formore information.The professional education courses for middle school (4-8)certification include the following: EDUC 4301, EDUC 4302,EDUC 4303, EDUC 4304, READ 3326, and EDUC 4611.University Core Curriculum Requirements43 hrs.Complete the University core curriculum requirementsas shown on pages 105 of this catalog, using PSCI 1421and 1422 to satisfy the eight hours of natural sciencerequirement.Middle School Content50 hrs./24 adv.ASTR 1401 General AstronomyBIOL 1401 General BiologyBIOL 1402 General BiologyBIOL 2406 Environmental BiologyBIOL 3301 EvolutionBIOL 3409 EcologyCHEM 1301 General Chemistry ICHEM 1101 General Chemistry Lab IGEOG 2313 Principles of Physical GeographyGEOL 1401 Physical GeologyGEOL 3401 GeomorphologyGEOL 3403 OceanographyPSCI 1421 Physical Science (from General Ed.)PSCI 1422 Physical Science (from General Ed.)SCIE 4240 Capstone CourseSCIE 4360 Applications of the NaturalSciences for TeachersSCIE 4370 Planet Earth and its InhabitantsOne of the three following courses:BIOL 3404 Conservation BiologyGEOL 3401 Stratigraphy-SedimentationGEOL 4302 Environmental GeologyProfessional Development15 hrs.EDUC 4301 Teaching and Learning inContemporary SchoolsEDUC 4302 Human Development andLearning Theories in theEC-12 ClassroomEDUC 4303 Teaching Special Populationsin Inclusive ClassroomsEDUC 4304 Instructional Planningand AssessmentEDUC 4611 Student TeachingAdditional Requirements12 hrs.READ 3326 Reading Across the Curriculum2011-2013 Undergraduate CatalogContent AreasREAD 3325 Cognitive Development andReading ComprehensionEMAT 2306 Foundations of Mathematics IEMAT 2307 Foundations of Mathematics IIMiscellaneous RequirementsMMAT 3315Minor in BiologyProbability and Statistics3 hrs.Requires 18 hours in biology, of which six hours must beadvanced.Course DescriptionsA listing of courses offered by the Department of Biologycan be found on page 251.Environmental ScienceDr. Robert J. Edwards,DirectorScience Building, Room 1.3161201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: (956) 665-3537Fax: (956) 665-3657E-mail: redwards@utpa.edu___________________________________________General OverviewThe interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science program inEnvironmental Science provides students with a broadfoundation in the sciences and specialized knowledge inenvironmental biology, chemistry and geology. The programprepares students for careers in government, consulting,and industry as well as entry into graduate school.Employment opportunities include state and federal agenciescharged with monitoring and managing the environment,environmental consulting firms, and industry positions inair and emissions monitoring, pollution prevention andremediation, and safety and health. An especially effectiveand marketable skill developed in this program is the useof geographic information systems and remote sensingtechniques, which allow scientists and planners to map,analyze, and predict environmental scenarios.209

College of Science and MathematicsDegree RequirementsMajor in Environmental ScienceUniversity core Curriculum Requirements43 hrs.Students are required to select electives that will bringtheir total number of advanced hours to 51 and total hoursfor the completion of their degree to 120.Minimum GPA RequirementsComplete the requirements shown in the core curriculumrequirements section on pages 105 of this catalog EXCEPTfor the following sections, groups or areas listed, which mustbe satisfied only as shown.Natural Science and MathematicsMATH 1460 CalculusCore CoursesBIOL 1401 General Biology IorBIOL 1487 General Biology I (Honors)BIOL 1402 General Biology IIorBIOL 1488 General Biology II (Honors)BIOL 3404 Conservation BiologyCHEM 1301 General Chemistry ICHEM 1101 General Chemistry I LabCHEM 1302 General Chemistry IICHEM 1102 General Chemistry II LabGEOL 1401 Physical GeologyGEOL 1402 Historical GeologyPHYS 1401 General Physics IPHYS 1402 General Physics IIMATH 1460 Calculus IMATH 2330 Elementary Statistics andProbabilityENSC 3400 Environmental Scienceand Public PolicyENSC 3401 Environmental Regulations andImpact AnalysisDesignated Electives21 hrs.Select a minimum of 21 hours from the following list ofcoursesBIOL 2406 Environmental BiologyBIOL 3409 EcologyBIOL 4403 Introduction to RemoteSensing TechnologyBIOL 4416 Environmental ToxicologyCHEM 2101 Analytical Chemistry LabCHEM 2301 Analytical ChemistryCHEM 4104 Instrumental Analysis LabCHEM 4304 Instrumental AnalysisCHEM 4401 Environmental ChemistryGEOL 3308 Introduction to GeographicInformation SystemsGEOL 4302 Environmental GeologyGEOL 4408 Application of GeographicInformation SystemsA minimum GPA of 2.5 in the required hours for the majoris required.Course DescriptionsA listing of courses can be found under the individualdepartment listings.ChemistryDr. Narayan G. Bhat,Department ChairScience Building, Room 3.3601201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: (956) 665-3373Fax: (956) 665-5006E-mail: nbhat@utpa.eduWeb: www.utpa.edu/dept/chemistryFull-Time FacultyAhmad, Hassan, ProfessorBanik, Bimal K., Presidential Endowed ProfessorBhat, Narayan G., Professor and ChairBullard, James, Assistant ProfessorDeLassus, Phillip, ProfessorDiaz, Sylvia, LecturerGutierrez, Jose J., Associate ProfessorHan, Aijie, Assistant ProfessorIbrahim, Elamin, Associate ProfessorMacossay-Torres, Javier, Associate ProfessorMao, Yuanbing, Assistant ProfessorMondal, Jalal, ProfessorParsons, Jason, Assistant ProfessorRampersad-Ammons, Joanne, Assistant ProfessorSmith, Christopher, Assistant ProfessorVillarreal, John, ProfessorWhelan III, Thomas, ProfessorEmeritus FacultyBaca, Ernest___________________________________________210The University of Texas-Pan American

General OverviewThe Department of Chemistry offers a major leading toa Bachelor of Science degree, certified by the AmericanChemical Society, and a minor in chemistry. The departmentalso offers programs of study for premedical and pre-dentalstudies, each leading to a Bachelor of Science degree inchemistry. In addition, the department offers plans of studyfor pre-pharmacy and teacher certification in chemistry.Through the department undergraduate research projectsare offered to highly motivated chemistry majors interestedin conducting individual research under the supervision of afaculty member. Such projects offer students the opportunityto obtain knowledge of research methods in a specializedarea and proceed to graduate school.All new students who intend to major in chemistry shouldschedule an appointment with a faculty adviser within thedepartment. Students are encouraged to consult with theirfaculty adviser regarding the degree requirements needed tosatisfy their professional goals.MissionThe Department of Chemistry is committed to the missionof providing quality education in the process of preparingstudents for graduate work or careers in chemistryand the biomedical sciences. The department strives tofulfill its mission by offering a program that leads to anundergraduate major or minor in chemistry. In addition,the department prepares students for admission to schoolsof dentistry, pharmacy and medicine. The department alsooffers a program that leads to teacher certification. Thechemical curriculum is designed to introduce students to thefundamental fields of chemistry and provides opportunitiesfor chemical research.The department is committed to engaging in itsactivities of teaching, research and professional servicein an environment of academic freedom. The chemistrydepartment at The University of Texas-Pan Americanprovides an excellent program in helping the Universityfulfill its responsibility of providing high quality academicprograms for the people of this region and the state of Texas.Degree RequirementsMajor in ChemistryNatural Science and Mathematics2011-2013 Undergraduate CatalogCHEM 1301 General Chemistry ICHEM 1101 General Chemistry Lab ICHEM 1302 General Chemistry IICHEM 1102 General Chemistry Lab IIMATH 1460 Calculus (only 3 semester credithours will be applied to the mathcore requirement)Major Course RequirementsChemistry Core CoursesCHEM 2301 Analytical ChemistryCHEM 2101 Analytical Chemistry LabCHEM 2302 Organic Chemistry ICHEM 2102 Organic Chemistry Lab ICHEM 2303 Organic Chemistry IICHEM 2103 Organic Chemistry Lab IICHEM 3301 Inorganic ChemistryCHEM 3202 Inorganic Chemistry LabCHEM 3103 Biochemistry LabCHEM 3303 BiochemistryCHEM 3304 Physical Chemistry ICHEM 3104 Physical Chemistry Lab ICHEM 3305 Physical Chemistry IICHEM 3105 Physical Chemistry Lab IICHEM 4101 Chemistry SeminarCHEM 4201 Chemistry Problems ICHEM 4304 Instrumental AnalysisCHEM 4104 Instrumental Analysis LabCHEM 4105 Chemistry CapstoneDesignated Electives in Chemistry32 hrs.In addition to the major course requirements shown above,the Department of Chemistry offers the following electivecourses: (These may be used to help satisfy the collegerequirement of 51 advanced hours or to acquire greaterdepth in a specific area of chemistry.)CHEM 3306 Polymer Scienceand EngineeringCHEM 4202 Chemistry Problems IICHEM 4301 Advanced Inorganic ChemistryCHEM 4302 Advanced BiochemistryCHEM 4303 Advanced Organic ChemistryCHEM 4378 Special Topics in ChemistryUniversity Core Curriculum Requirements43 hrs.Other Course Requirements16 hrs.Complete the requirements shown in the University corecurriculum requirements section on pages 105 of this catalogEXCEPT for the following sections, groups or areas listed,which must be satisfied only as shown.MATH 1460 Calculus I (only one semester credithour applies to this area; the otherthree apply to the core)MATH 1470 Calculus IIPHYS 1401 General PhysicsPHYS 1402 General PhysicsTOTAL120 hrs.211

College of Science and MathematicsStudents are required to select electives that will bringtheir total number of advanced hours to 51 and the totalnumber of hours for the completion of their degree to 120.NOTE: The Department of Chemistry allows students toreceive credits for courses in the curriculum if proficiencyis demonstrated in these courses by advanced placementexams such as CEEB or CLEP. Contact the UT Pan AmericanTesting Center for information on advanced placement tests.Minimum GPA RequirementsA minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for both major andminor fields.Pre-Dental and PremedicalChemistry majors in pre-dental and premedical programsare required to complete 18 hours of biology of which sixhours must be advanced.Teacher Certification in ChemistryTeacher Certification Programs andRequirementsAdmission to College of Education (COE) teacher educationprograms is required for all undergraduate studentsseeking teacher certification. Students following high schoolcertification degree plans (grades 8-12) should consultwith their adviser in the department in which their degreeis offered. They should also seek information from the COEOffice of Teacher Certification and Admission Servicesat the Education Complex, Room 1.302, for admissionrequirements. Students may call the office at (956) 665-3420or visit http://www.utpa.edu/colleges/coe/studentservicesfor more information.The professional education courses for high school (8-12)certification include the following: EDUC 4301, EDUC 4302,EDUC 4303, EDUC 4304, READ 4351, and EDUC 4611.Pre-PharmacyStudents are required to complete the following courses intheir freshman and sophomore years:Freshman Year: ENG 1301, ENG 1302; CHEM 1301, CHEM1101, CHEM 1302, CHEM 1102; BIOL 1401, BIOL 1402;MATH 1401; HIST 2313, HIST 2314;The University of Houston also requires COMM 1303, PSY1310, three hours of social science electives, and six hours ofcultural heritage electives, while UT Austin requires six hoursof electives. Texas Southern University requires one hour ofmedical terminology and a three-hour elective in philosophy,music, sociology or psychology. Texas Tech University offersonly the Pharm.D. degree. The prerequisites include COMM1303, ECON 1301, PHYS 1402 and a minimum of 15 hoursof electives in the humanities and social sciences. See thefaculty adviser in the Department of Chemistry for moreinformation, since curricula at other institutions may vary.Minor in ChemistryRequires 18 hours of chemistry of which six must beadvanced.Minor in BiochemistryRequires 21 hours of CHEM courses of which nine hoursmust be advanced.Required coursesCHEM 1301 General Chemistry ICHEM 1101 General Chemistry I LabCHEM 1302 General Chemistry IICHEM 1102 General Chemistry II LabCHEM 2302 Organic Chemistry ICHEM 2102 Organic Chemistry I LabAdvanced Biochemistry courses12 hrs.9 hrs.CHEM 3303 BiochemistryCHEM 4302 Advanced BiochemistryChoose from:CHEM 3101 Biochemistry LabandCHEM 4203 Advanced Biochemistry LaborCHEM 4306 Special Topics in BiochemistryCourse DescriptionsA listing of courses offered by the Department of Chemistrycan be found on page 256.Sophomore Year: English (sophomore literature) six hours;CHEM 2302, CHEM 2303, CHEM 2102, CHEM 2103;MATH 2330; PHYS 1401; POLS 2313, POLS 2314.NOTE: The University of Texas at Austin requires onesemester of freshman English and one of sophomore English.BIOL 3401 is required by the University of Houston and UTAustin, while Texas Southern University requires BIOL 2402.212The University of Texas-Pan American

MathematicsDr. Andras Balogh,Interim Department ChairMathematics and General Classrooms BuildingRoom 3.2021201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: (956) 665-3451Fax: (956) 665-5091E-mail: abalogh@utpa.eduDr. Mau Nam Nguyen,Undergraduate CoordinatorMathematics and General Classrooms BuildingRoom 3.808Telephone: (956) 665-2372E-mail: nguyenmn@utpa.eduFull-Time FacultyAndaverdi, Saul, LecturerBalogh, András, Associate ProfessorBede, Barnabas, Assistant ProfessorBernard, John E., ProfessorBhatta, Dambaru, Associate ProfessorBose, Ramendra, Assistant ProfessorBracken, Paul, Associate ProfessorChakraborty, Santanu, Assistant ProfessorCruz, Gustavo, LecturerDebnath, Lokenath, Professor and Department ChairDevanaboina, Madhavi, LecturerDonnell, William, LecturerEbaseh-Onofa, Benjamin O., Associate ProfessorFatehi, Mohammed, LecturerFeng, Bao-Feng, Associate ProfessorFeng, Zhaosheng, Assistant ProfessorGalstyan, Anahit, Assistant ProfessorGkioulekas, Eleftherios, Assistant ProfessorHeller, William, Associate ProfessorHuber, Timothy, Assistant ProfessorKnobel, Roger A., Jr., Associate ProfessorLawton, Sean, Assistant ProfessorMahmood, Salma, LecturerMaruno, Kenichi, Assistant ProfessorMukherjea, Arunava, ProfessorNguyen, Mau Nam, Assistant ProfessorNguyen, Nam, LecturerOnica, Constantin, Assistant ProfessorPierce, Virgil, Assistant ProfessorPoletaeva, Elena, Assistant ProfessorQiao, Zhijun, Associate Professor2011-2013 Undergraduate CatalogRai, Rajendra, LecturerRamirez, Olga M., ProfessorRay, Partha, LecturerRiahi, Daniel, ProfessorRivera, Gustavo, LecturerRoy, Ranadhir, Assistant ProfessorRoychowdhury, Mrinal, Assistant ProfessorTaylor, Monty B., ProfessorTorres, J. Rene, LecturerTsay, Jenq-Jong, Assistant ProfessorUddin, Muhammad, LecturerVillalobos, Maria Cristina, Associate ProfessorWang, Xiaohui, Assistant ProfessorWatkins, William, ProfessorWiener, Bella, LecturerYagdjian, Karen, Associate ProfessorYanev, George, Assistant ProfessorYoon Ann, Eun-Mee, LecturerYoon, Jasang, Assistant Professor___________________________________________Degree ProgramsThe Department of Mathematics offers a major inmathematics leading to a Bachelor of Science degree withsix concentrations: Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics,Secondary Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics,Statistics, and Science and Engineering. It also offers aBachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree in mathematicsfor certification in grades 4-8 (middle school). In addition,the department offers five minors: Mathematics, AppliedMathematics, Mathematics with Secondary Certification,Middle School Mathematics, and Statistics.Degree RequirementsBachelor of Science in MathematicsUniversity Core Curriculum Requirements43 hrs.Complete the requirements shown in the University corecurriculum section on pages 105 of this catalog EXCEPT forthe sections, groups or areas listed below, which must besatisfied only as shown.Section B. Science and MathematicsGroup 2. MathematicsMATH 1460 is the recommended beginning course.Core Requirements for Mathematics Major (required for all concentrations)30 hrs.MATH 1460 Calculus I (grade of C or better)MATH 1470 Calculus II (grade of C or better)MATH 2401 Calculus III213

College of Science and MathematicsMATH 3328 Introduction to Proofs(grade of C or better)MATH 3345 Applied Linear Algebra(grade of C or better)MATH 4339 Probability and Statistics IMATH 4351 Modern Algebra I(grade of C or better)MATH 4357 Real Analysis I(grade of C or better)MATH 4390 Mathematics ProjectNOTE: The student must complete these major courserequirements with a 2.25 or better GPA.Students must also satisfy one of the five concentrationsshown below.Applied Mathematics Concentration RequirementsRequired CoursesMATH 3337 Applied Statistics IMATH 3349 Differential EquationsMATH 3368 Numerical Methods47 hrs.Designated Advanced MATH Electives: 9 hours from MATH3338, MATH 3355, MATH 4317, MATH 4318, MATH 4319,MATH 4329, MATH 4391, MATH 4399* (*MATH 4399 can beused only once).Other Advanced MATH Electives: 3 hours of any advancedMATH electives other than MATH 3373.Natural Science: 3 hours beyond core. At least one physicscourse with lab must be in the core or this concentration.Computer Science: 3 hours of CSCI. At least one CSCIprogramming course at or above CSCI 1380 must be in thecore or this concentration.General Electives: 8 additional hours from any subject.General Advanced Electives: 12 additional advanced hoursfrom any subject.Pure Mathematics ConcentrationRequired CoursesMATH 4304 Modern GeometryorMATH 4302 Number TheoryMATH 4317 Complex VariablesMATH 4360 TopologyDesignated Advanced MATH Electives:47 hrs.3 hours from MATH 4XXX courses or MATH 3349, MATH3355, MATH 3366, MATH 33686 hours from MATH 4XXX courses. (It is recommended thatone of the electives complete an advanced sequence:Topology/Differential Geometry or Modern Algebra I/Algebra II or Algebra I/Linear Algebra or Real Analysis I/Analysis II or Algebra I/Algebraic Geometry.Other advanced MATH electives: 3 hours of any advancedMATH electives other than MATH 3373.Natural Science: 3 hours beyond core. At least one physicscourse with lab must be in the core or this concentration.Computer Science: 3 hours of CSCI. At least one CSCIprogramming course at or above CSCI 1380 must be in thecore or this concentration.General Electives: 8 additional hours from any subject.General Advanced Electives: 12 additional advanced hoursfrom any subject.Secondary Mathematics Concentration Requirements48 hrs.Required CoursesMATH 3303 History of MathematicsMATH 3311 Organizational Structures andProcesses of MathematicsMATH 3333 Mathematics in aComputer EnvironmentMATH 3366 Discrete MathematicsMATH 4302 Number TheoryMATH 4304 Modern GeometriesAdvanced MATH Electives: 3 hours of any advanced MATHelectives other than MATH 3373.Natural Science: 3 hours beyond core. At least one physicscourse with lab must be in the core or this concentration.Computer Science: 3 hours of CSCI. At least one CSCIprogramming course at or above CSCI 1380 must be in thecore or this concentration.Required Teacher Preparation CoursesREAD 4351 Development Reading inSecondary SchoolsEDUC 4301 Teaching and Learning inContemporary SchoolsEDUC 4302 Human Development and LearningTheories in the EC-12 ClassroomEDUC 4303 Teaching Special Populations inInclusive ClassroomsEDUC 4304 Instructional Planning andAssessmentEDUC 4611 Student Teaching214The University of Texas-Pan American

Middle School Mathematics Concentration Requirements51 hrs.2011-2013 Undergraduate CatalogAdditional Requirements: At least one physics course withlab must be in the core or concentration.Required CoursesEMAT 2306 Foundation of Mathematics IEMAT 2307 Foundation of Mathematics IIMMAT 3309 Foundation of Mathematics III:IntermediateMMAT 3312 Measurement and GeometryMMAT 3313 Algebraic StructuresMMAT 3315 Probability and StatisticsMMAT 3316 Mathematics in aComputer EnvironmentMMAT 3321 Mathematical Problem SolvingDesignated Advanced MMAT Electives: 3 hours fromMMAT 3314, MMAT 3317, MMAT 3318, and MMAT 3319.Required Teacher Preparation CoursesREAD 3325 Cognitive Development andReading ComprehensionREAD 3326 Reading Across theCurriculum Content AreasEDUC 4301 Teaching and Learning inContemporary SchoolsEDUC 4302 Human Development and LearningTheories in the EC-12 ClassroomEDUC 4303 Teaching Special Populations inInclusive ClassroomsEDUC 4304 Instructional Planning andAssessmentEDUC 4611 Student TeachingScience and Engineering ConcentrationRequirements47 hrs.• 3 hours of any advanced MATH electives other thanMATH 3373.• 3 hours of COSE electives (excluding MATH, STAT,MMAT, EMAT).• 18 hours of advanced COSE electives (excluding MATH,STAT, MMAT, EMAT).Computer Science: 3 hours of CSCI. At least one CSCIprogramming course at or above CSCI 1380must be in the core or this concentration.General Electives: 8 additional hours from any subject.General Advanced Electives: 12 additional advanced hoursfrom any subject.Additional Requirements: At least one physics course withlab must be in the core or this concentration.Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies -Mathematics Teacher Certification forGrades 4-8This degree option is intended for students seekingcertification in mathematics grades 4-8.University Core Curriculum Requirements43 hrs.Statistics Concentration RequirementsRequired Courses47 hrs.Complete the requirements shown in the Universitycore curriculum requirements section on pages 105 of thiscatalog.MATH/STAT 2330 Elementary Statisticsand ProbabilityMATH/STAT 3337 Applied Statistics IMATH/STAT 3338 Applied Statistics IIMATH/STAT 4336 SamplingMATH 3368 Numerical MethodsMATH 4340 Probability and Statistics IIMATH 4377 Applied RegressionAdvanced MATH Electives: 3 hours of any advanced MATHelectives other than MATH 3373.Computer Science: 3 hours of CSCI. At least one CSCIprogramming course at or above CSCI 1380 must be in thecore or this concentration.General Electives: 8 additional hours from any subject.Middle School Mathematics Requirements 36 hrs.MMAT 3309 Foundations of Mathematics III:IntermediateMMAT 3312 Measurement and GeometryMMAT 3313 Algebraic StructuresMMAT 3314 Basics of History of MathematicsMMAT 3315 Probability and StatisticsMMAT 3316 Mathematics in aComputer EnvironmentMMAT 3317 Basics of Discrete MathematicsMMAT 3318 Basics of Number TheoryMMAT 3319 Mathematical Structuresand ProcessesMMAT 3320 Basics of Mathematical ModelingMMAT 3321 Mathematical Problem SolvingMMAT 4322 Capstone Research ProjectGeneral Advanced Electives: 12 additional advanced hoursfrom any subject.215

College of Science and MathematicsInterdisciplinary Component22 hrs.MATH 1450 Precalculus with TrigonometryEMAT 2306 Foundation of Mathematics IEMAT 2307 Foundation of Mathematics IIREAD 3325 Cognitive Development andReading ComprehensionREAD 3326 Reading Across theCurriculum Content AreasScience (beyond the core): 6 hours chosen from ASTR,GEOL, PSCI, PHYS. At least one physics course with lab isrequired if not in the core.Education Component for TeacherCertification18 hrs.EDUC 4301 Teaching and Learning inContemporary SchoolsEDUC 4302 Human Development and LearningTheories in the EC-12 ClassroomEDUC 4303 Teaching Special Populations inInclusive ClassroomsEDUC 4304 Instructional Planning andAssessmentEDUC 4611 Student TeachingGeneral Electives: 1 additional hour from any subject.Note: Grade of C or better required in all EMAT and MMATcourses. A GPA of 2.25 or greater is required for thesecourses.Minors in MathematicsThe Department of Mathematics offers five minors tailoredto students with various majors and career goals. Consultwith the mathematics department undergraduate adviser forthe minor that best fits your needs.Minor in Mathematics4318, MATH 4319, MATH 4329, MATH 4339, MATH 4340,and MATH 4377. All courses in this minor must be completedwith a grade of C or better.Minor in Mathematics with SecondaryCertificationA minor in mathematics with secondary certificationrequires 26 hours of MATH courses, of which 18 hours mustbe advanced. This minor includes MATH 1460 or MATH1487, MATH 1470 or MATH 1488, MATH 3311, MATH 3345,MATH 3337 or MATH 4339, MATH 4304 and 6 hours chosenfrom MATH 3303, MATH 3333, math 3366, and MATH 4302.All courses in this minor must be completed with a grade ofC or better.Minor in Middle School MathematicsA minor in middle school mathematics requires thefollowing 24 hours of EMAT and MMAT courses: EMAT 2306,EMAT 2307, MMAT 3309, MMAT 3312, MMAT 3313, MMAT3315, MMAT 3316, and MMAT 3321. All courses in thisminor must be completed with a grade of C or better.Minor in StatisticsA minor in statistics requires 18 hours of MATH or STATcourses, of which at least 9 hours must be taken from thefollowing list: MATH/STAT 2330 or MATH 2387, MATH/STAT2335 or MATH 2388, MATH/STAT 3337, MATH/STAT 3338,MATH 4339, MATH 4340, and MATH/STAT 4336. At least9 hours must be advanced, and the 18 hours of this minorcannot be used simultaneously to fulfill requirements in thestudent’s major. All courses in this minor must be completedwith a grade of C or better.Course DescriptionsA listing of courses offered by the Department ofMathematics can be found on page 337.A minor in mathematics requires 23 hours of MATHcourses, of which 15 hours must be advanced. This minormust include MATH 1460 or MATH 1487, MATH 1470 orMATH 1488, MATH 3328, MATH 3345, and 9 advanced hoursof approved MATH courses which must include at least oneof the following: MATH 4302, MATH 4351, MATH 4357, orMATH 4360. All courses in this minor must be completedwith a grade of C or better.Minor in Applied MathematicsA minor in applied mathematics requires 23 hours ofMATH courses, of which 12 hours must be advanced. Thisminor includes MATH 1460 or MATH 1487, MATH 1470 orMATH 1488, and 15 hours chosen from MATH 2401, MATH3337, MATH 3338, MATH 3345, MATH 3349, MATH 3355,MATH 3368, MATH 3366, MATH 3373, MATH 4317, MATH216The University of Texas-Pan American

Physics and GeologyMissionDr. Steven C. Tidrow,Department ChairPhysical Science Building, Room 1231201 W. University DriveEdinburg, TX 78539-2999Telephone: (956) 665-3521Fax: (956) 665-2423Full-time FacultyAsgharian, Laleh, LecturerBhatti, Muhammad Idrees, ProfessorChipara, Dorina, Assistant ProfessorChipara, Mircea, Assistant ProfessorCorpuz, Edgar, Assistant ProfessorCunningham, Mark, Associate ProfessorDimakis, Nikolaos, Associate ProfessorGonzalez, Juan, Assistant ProfessorHannan, Mohammad A., Associate ProfessorHinthorne, James, Senior LecturerLee, Hyun-Chul, LecturerMazariegos, Rubén A., Associate ProfessorPereyra, Nicolás, Assistant ProfessorRhodes, Gwendolyn, LecturerTidrow, Steven, Associate ProfessorZeng, Liang, Associate Professor___________________________________________The Department of Physics and Geology serves the RioGrande Valley Community and the state of Texas throughthe development and execution of education programs thatprovide opportunities for students and professionals to learnabout the physical principles, laws of nature, in supportof a broad range of disciplines, so that those students andprofessionals may achieve the foundation, knowledge, skillsand abilities, for lifelong learning and the opportunity to earna reasonable living throughout their lifetime by providinggoods and services, as responsible citizens, to improve thestandard and quality of living of people within the local,regional and global communities.General OverviewThe Department of Physics and Geology offers aBachelor of Science degree in physical science, Bachelorof Science in physics and minors in astronomy, earthscience, geographic information systems (GIS), geology,physical science and physics. The department also offerssecondary and elementary teaching fields in physics, physicalscience and earth science as well as a Master of Science in2011-2013 Undergraduate CatalogInterdisciplinary Studies (MSIS) in physics geared towardteachers.The departmental program includes interdisciplinaryresearch and teaching that brings the unique perspectivesof physics and geology to scientific problems at manyspatial and temporal scales. Departmental areas of expertiseencompass a range of physics and geology disciplinesincluding, but not limited to astronomy with an activeplanetarium, atomic, biophysics, computation physics,environmental, molecular, nuclear and particle physics,material science, geophysics, earth science and physicseducation.Students are encouraged to actively participate inresearch endeavors being conducted by faculty. Researchfacilities include a number of experimental laboratories:Remote Sensing and GPS, Neutron Activation Analysis, LaserOptics, Polymers including self-healing polymers, x-raydiffraction, and physics education research laboratories.Departmental computational facilities include a GIS/RemoteSensing laboratory, an S-node computer cluster for parallelcomputations and state-of-the-art computational biophysicssoftware. For more information about the department andcourse offerings visit the departmental website at www.utpa.edu/dept/physci/.Degree RequirementsMajor in Physical ScienceThe Bachelor of Science in physical science is a 120-hourdegree program consisting of a 43-hour university corecurriculum, 24 specified hours of physics, 24 specifiedhours of chemistry, 8 specified hours of mathematics, 18specified hours of education, and 3 hours of other specifiedrequirements.University Core Curriculum Requirements43 hrs.Complete the requirements shown in the University corecurriculum requirements section on pages 105 of this catalogEXCEPT for the following sections, groups or areas listed,which must satisfied only as shown.Natural Science and MathematicsCHEM 1301 General Chemistry ICHEM 1101 General Chemistry Lab ICHEM 1302 General Chemistry IICHEM 1102 General Chemistry Lab IIMATH 1460 Calculus I (Only 3 semester credithours will be applied to the mathcore requirement.)Major Course RequirementsPhysics Core Courses24 hrs.Physics Core Courses (Offered at least once per year.)217

College of Science and MathematicsPHYS 2411 Physics for Teachers IPHYS 2412 Physics for Teachers IIPHYS 3101 Junior Physics LaboratoryPHYS 3402 Modern PhysicsPHYS 3303 ThermodynamicsPHYS 3404 OpticsPHYS 4401 Physics EducationMajor in PhysicsThe Bachelor of Science in physics is a 121-hour degreeprogram consisting of a 43-hour university core curriculum,36 specified hours of physics, 12 hours of physics electives,18 other hours of which 6 must be advanced, and 12 hours ofother specified requirements in mathematics.Chemistry Core Courses24 hrs.University Core Curriculum Requirements43 hrs.CHEM 2302 Organic Chemistry ICHEM 2102 Organic Chemistry Lab ICHEM 2303 Organic Chemistry IICHEM 2103 Organic Chemistry Lab IICHEM 2301 Analytical ChemistryCHEM 2101 Analytical Chemistry LabCHEM 3304 Physical Chemistry ICHEM 3104 Physical Chemistry Lab ICHEM 3303 BiochemistryCHEM 3103 Biochemistry LabCHEM 4401 Chemistry EducationMathematics Course Requirements:MATH 1470 Calculus IIMATH 3349 Differential EquationsPhysical Science Teaching Certification Option**Education Course Requirements18 hrs.EDUC 4301 Teaching and Learning inContemporary SchoolsEDUC 4302 Human Development and LearningTheories in the EC-12 ClassroomEDUC 4303 Teaching Special Populations inInclusive ClassroomsEDUC 4304 Instructional Planning andAssessmentEDUC 4611 Student TeachingOther RequirementsREAD 4351 Development Reading inSecondary Schools3 hrs.** Admission to College of Education (COE) teachereducation programs is required for all undergraduatestudents seeking teacher certification. Students followinghigh school certification degree plans (grades 8-12) shouldconsult with their adviser in the department in which theirdegree is offered. They should also seek information from theCOE Office of Teacher Certification and Admission Servicesat the Education Complex, Room 1.302 for admissionrequirements. Students may call the office at (956) 665-3420or log on to the Web site for more information at http://www.utpa.edu/colleges/coe/studentservices.TOTAL120 hrs.Complete the requirements shown in the university corecurriculum requirements section on pages 105 of this catalogEXCEPT for the following sections, groups or areas listed,which must satisfied only as shown.Natural Science and MathematicsPHYS 2401 Physics for Scientists andEngineers IPHYS 2402 Physics for Scientists andEngineers IIMATH 1460 MATH 1460Calculus I (only 3 semester credit hours will be applied to themath core requirement)Major Course RequirementsPhysics Core CoursesPhysics Core Courses (Offered at least once per year.)36 hrs.PHYS 3303 ThermodynamicsPHYS 3402 Modern PhysicsPHYS 3305 Classical MechanicsPHYS 3311 Math Methods for PhysicistsPHYS 3101 Junior Laboratory Research IPHYS 3404 OpticsPHYS 4305 Statistical MechanicsPHYS 3102 Junior Laboratory Research IIPHYS 3301 Electromagnetic Theory IPHYS 4303 Quantum Mechanics IPHYS 4101 Senior Laboratory Research IPHYS 4304 Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS 3302 Electromagnetic Theory IIPHYS 4102 Senior Laboratory Research IIMathematics CoursesMATH 1470 Calculus IIMATH 2401 Calculus IIIMATH 3349 Differential Eq.Physics ElectivesElectives offered each semesterPHYS 4308 Seminar in Physics11 hrs.12 hrs.218The University of Texas-Pan American

Electives offered once every two yearsElective Hours2011-2013 Undergraduate CatalogPHYS 3306 Introduction to BiophysicsPHYS 3307 Introduction to Solid State PhysicsPHYS 4309 Nuclear and Particle PhysicsPHYS 4310 Introduction to Atomic PhysicsPHYS 4311/GEOL 4301/GEOP 4301Exploration Geophysics IPHYS 3308 Introduction to NanotechnologyPHYS 3309 Introduction to Medical ImagingPHYS 3310 Radiation BiophysicsMathematicsAcademic Minor18-24 hrs.Consult with an adviser within the academic minordepartment as requirements for minors vary.TOTALMinor in Physics121 hrs.Eighteen hours of physics of which six must be advanced.Course Offering CyclePhysics Core HoursFall, Spring, SummerPHYS 2401 Physics for Scientists andEngineers IPHYS 2402 Physics for Scientists andEngineers IIPHYS 3101 Junior Laboratory ResearchPHYS 3102 Junior Laboratory ResearchPHYS 4101 Senior Laboratory ResearchPHYS 4102 Senior Laboratory ResearchPHYS 4103 Senior Laboratory ResearchPHYS 4104 Research Laboratory inPhysics EducationPHYS 4308 Seminar in Physics (Elective)FallSpringPHYS 3301 Electromagnetic Theory IPHYS 3303 ThermodynamicsPHYS 3305 Classical MechanicsPHYS 4303 Quantum Mechanics IPHYS 3311 Math Methods for PhysicistsPHYS 3404 OpticsPHYS 3302 Electromagnetic Theory IIPHYS 3402 Modern PhysicsPHYS 4304 Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS 4305 Statistical MechanicsElectives offered each semester:PHYS 4308 Seminar in PhysicsElectives offered once every two years:Fall Odd YearsPHYS 3306 Introduction to BiophysicsPHYS 4309 Nuclear and Particle PhysicsSpring Even YearsPHYS 3310 Radiation BiophysicsPHYS 4310 Introduction to Atomic PhysicsFall Even YearsPHYS 3309 Introduction to Medical ImagingPHYS 3308 Introduction to NanotechnologySpring Odd YearsPHYS 4311/ GEOL 4301/GEOP 4301Exploration GeophysicsPHYS 3307 Introduction to Solid State PhysicsSuggested Course Sequence forPhysics Majors:FreshmanFall (14 hours): MATH 1460, PHYS 2401, plus 6 hours of corecurriculum requirementsSpring (16 hours): MATH 1470, PHYS 2402, plus 8 hours ofcore curriculum requirementsSophomoreFall (16 hours): MATH 2401 PHYS 3303, plus 9 hours of corecurriculum requirementsSpring (16 hours): Math 3349, PHYS 3402, plus 9 hours ofcore curriculum requirementsJuniorFall (16 hours): PHYS 3305, PHYS 3311, PHYS 3101, 3 hourphysics elective, plus 6 minor elective hours*Spring (17 hours): PHYS 3404, PHYS 4305, PHYS 3102, plus3 hour physics elective, plus 6 minor elective hours*SeniorFall (13 hours): PHYS 3301, PHYS 4303, PHYS 4101, 3 hourphysics elective, plus 3 minor elective hours*Spring (13 hours): PHY 3302, PHYS 4304, PHYS 4102, 3 hourphysics elective, plus 3 minor elective hours*219

College of Science and MathematicsMinor in AstronomyEighteen hours in Astronomy courses, of which six must beadvanced.Note 1: It is recommended that students fulfill theirmathematics core curriculum requirement for their majorbefore taking ASTR 2301 (by taking, for example: MATH1340 or MATH 1450).Note 2: For those students planning to take the electiveASTR 3302, it is recommended that they take the series PHYS2401/2402 as their natural science core requirements fortheir major, prior to taking ASTR 3302.Note 3: For those students planning to take the electiveASTR 3303, it is recommended that they fulfill theircomputer literacy core requirements (by taking, for exampleCSCI 1380) for the major before taking ASTR 3303.Required CoursesASTR 1401 Introduction to Astronomy IASTR 1402 Introduction to Astronomy IIASTR 2101 Astronomy Night LabASTR 2301 Solar System AstronomyAdvanced Required Course12 hrs.*3 hrs.ASTR 3301 Stellar and Galactic AstronomyMinor in Geographic InformationSystemsChoose one two-course sequence from:GEOL 1401 Physical GeologyGEOL 1402 Historical GeologyorPSCI 1421 Physical Sciences IPSCI 1422 Physical Sciences IIorPHYS 1401 General Physics IPHYS 1402 General Physics IIorPHYS 2401 Physics for Scientists andEngineers IPHYS 2402 Physics for Scientists andEngineers II8 hrs.*ASTR 1401 Introduction to Astronomy IASTR 1402 Introduction to Astronomy IIorAdvanced Elective Course (Choose One)3 hrs.plusTotalASTR 3302 Introductory AstrophysicsorASTR 3303 Introduction to NumericalModeling in Astronomy18 hrs.GEOL 3308 Introduction to GeographicInformation SystemsGEOL 4309 Undergraduate Research inGeoscienceplus*NOTE: Education majors need to check with their adviseras to whether or not their natural science core requirementswill also satisfy the natural science core courses within thisminor.Minor in Earth ScienceEighteen hours in geology (GEOL) or the combinationof courses in geography (GEOG) and geophysics (GEOP) ofwhich six hours must be advanced.*NOTE: Education majors need to check with their adviseras to whether or not their natural science core requirementswill also satisfy the natural science core courses within thisminor.TOTALGEOL 4408 Applications of GeographicInformation SystemsBIOL 4403 Introduction to Remote SensingTechnologyor18 hrs.*NOTE: Education majors need to check with their adviseras to whether or not their natural science core requirementswill also satisfy the natural science core courses within thisminor.220The University of Texas-Pan American

Minor in GeologyEighteen hours of geology courses, at least 10 of whichmust be advanced.Required CoursesGEOL 1401 Physical GeologyGEOL 1402 Historical GeologyChoose 3 courses from:(at least 10 hours advanced)Total6 hrs.12 hrs.GEOL 3401 GeomorphologyGEOL 3403 OceanographyGEOL 3404 Sedimentology and StratigraphyGEOL 3412 PetrologyGEOL 4301 Exploration GeophysicsGEOL 4302 Environmental Geology18 hrs.*NOTE: Education majors need to check with their adviseras to whether or not their natural science core requirementswill also be satisfied using the natural science core coursesfor this minor.Minor in Physical ScienceEighteen hours in the physical sciences of which six hoursmust be advanced.Physical Science Core Courses (required)PSCI 1421 Physical Sciences IPSCI 1422 Physical Sciences IIElectives Courses (Choose one)8 hrs.*3 hrs.GEOG 2313 Principles of GeographyPSCI 3310 Planet Earth and Its Place in theSolar SystemGEOL 3308 Introduction to GeographicInformation SystemsAdvanced Required CoursesChoose one fromPSCI 3408 Survey of Physical ScienceGEOL 3401 GeomorphologyGEOL 3403 Oceanographyand choose one from7 hrs.2011-2013 Undergraduate Catalog*NOTE: Education majors need to check with their adviseras to whether or not their natural science core requirementswill also be satisfied using the natural science core coursesfor this minor.Course Offering Cycle (Minors: Astronomy, Earth Science,Geographic Information Systems, Geology and PhysicalScience)University Curriculum Core HourOfferingsFall, Spring, SummerASTR 1401 Introduction to Astronomy IASTR 1402 Introduction to Astronomy IIGEOL 1401 Physical GeologyGEOL 1402 Historical GeologyPSCI 1421 Physical Sciences IPSCI 1422 Physical Sciences IIPHYS 1401 General Physics IPHYS 1402 General Physics IIPHYS 2401 Physics for Scientists andEngineers IPHYS 2402 Physics for Scientists andEngineers IIOther Course Offerings For Minors(for Physics see Minor in Physics)FallSpringASTR 2101 Astronomy Night LabASTR 2301 Solar System AstronomyASTR 3302 Introductory AstrophysicsGEOL 3401 GeomorphologyGEOL 3308 Introduction to GeographicInformation SystemsASTR 2101 Astronomy Night LabASTR 3301 Stellar and Galactic AstronomyASTR 3303 Computer Programming andAstronomyGEOG 2313 Principles of GeographyGEOL 3403 OceanographyGEOL 4408 Applications of GeographicInformation SystemsGEOL 4309 Undergraduate Research inGeosciencePSCI 4311 Topics in Physical ScienceGEOL 4309 Undergraduate Research inGeoscienceTotal:18 hrs.221

College of Science and MathematicsFall Odd YearsPSCI 3408 Survey of Physical ScienceSpring Even YearsPSCI 4311 Topics in Physical ScienceSpring Odd YearsGEOL 4301/GEOP 4301/PHYS 4311 ExplorationGeophysicsCourse DescriptionsA listing of courses offered by the Department of Physicsand Geology may be found in this catalog on pages:250 (Astronomy)316 (Geography)316 (Geology)370 (Physical Sciences)361 (Physics)As ScheduledGEOL 3310 Hydrologic SystemsGEOL 3404 Stratigraphy-SedimentationGEOL 4302 Environmental GeologyPSCI 3310 Planet Earth and Its Place in theSolar System222The University of Texas-Pan American