2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

Composite Science Major (8-12)
Students seeking a high school specialization in composite science are required to take 19 credit hours of biology
including BIOL 2454, 2455, 3301, 3404 or 3434, and 3444. Students must also take 12 hours of chemistry
including CHEM 2415, 2416, and 3415, and 8 hours of physics including PHYS 1401 or 2413, and 1411. For
degree plan information, see School of Education section of this Catalog.
Life Science Major
The life science major is available only for students seeking teacher certification in life science with a
specialization in high school (8-12). Students seeking a high school specialization in life sciences are required to
take 27 credit hours of biology including BIOL 2404, 2414, 2454, 3301, 3404 or 3434, 3444, and 3414. Students
must also take 8 hours of chemistry including CHEM 2415 and 2416. For degree plan information, see School of
Education section of this Catalog.
Mathematical Studies Major
The mathematical studies major is available only for students seeking teacher certification in mathematics with a
specialization in middle grades (4-8) or high school (8-12). For degree plan information, see School of
Education section of this Catalog.
Mathematical Studies Major (4-8)
Students seeking a middle grades specialization in mathematical studies are required to take 29 hours in
mathematics including MATH 1313, 1323, 1434, 1451 (Previously offered as MATH 2434), 2323 (Previously
offered as MATH 3323), 3302, 3311, 3404, and 4201. INDC 4330, 4331, and EDRE 4352 must also be taken. In
addition, these students are strongly encouraged to take PHYS 1401 or 2413. For degree plan information, see
School of Education section of this Catalog.
Mathematical Studies Major (8-12)
Students seeking a high school specialization in mathematical studies are required to take 36-37 hours in
mathematics including MATH 1323, 1434, 1451 (Previously offered as MATH 2434), 1452 (Previously offered
as MATH 2444), 2323 (Previously offered as MATH 3323), 3301, 3302, 3311, 3353 or 1451 (Previously offered
as MATH 3414), 3404, and 4201. Students must also take PHYS 2413. In addition, these students are strongly
encouraged to take PHYS 2423. For degree plan information, see School of Education section of this Catalog.
Physical Science Major
The physical science major is available only for students seeking teacher certification in physical science with a
specialization in high school (8-12). Students seeking a high school specialization in physical sciences are
required to take 21 credit hours in chemistry including CHEM 2415, 2416, 2423, 3131, 3313, 3415, and 4191.
Students must take 14 hours of physics including PHYS 1401, 2413, 2423, and 4221. For degree plan
information, see School of Education section of this Catalog.
Pre-Professional Programs
The College of Science and Mathematics also offers (in addition to advising for HBU degree requirements)
specialized advising for students planning to continue their education after obtaining a degree from HBU by
attending medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, or an engineering school.
The requirements as listed below are continually updated by maintaining close contact with all professional
schools. Since professional schools are continually modifying their curriculum, students should consult with the
director or coordinator of the health professions and/or the director of the pre-engineering program for the most
current requirements for a post-baccalaureate program.
Pre-Engineering Program
Director: Dr. Ernest Pyle
The pre-engineering program is designed to allow students to complete an engineering degree after two years of
full-time study at HBU and approximately three years of full-time study at an engineering school. The exact time
required will depend on the school and the field of engineering chosen. The program allows students to take all,
or nearly all, of their math and science courses and some of their general elective courses at HBU before
transferring. The courses recommended below are intended to provide the student with a strong background
regardless of which engineering school or field of engineering he or she chooses. Most, but not all, of these
courses are required by the majority of engineering schools and for most fields of engineering. Students may, at
their discretion, substitute other courses for those recommended. The program director in engineering will
provide students with advice and assistance in selecting courses, but it is the responsibility of all students to
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