2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

…………………………………………………………….College of Science & Technology…………………………………………………………….The mission of the College of Science and Technology is to prepare competent professionals and leaders capable of providingeffective service in bringing about solutions to the problems of the nation and the world, especially in urban environs. Inpursuing its mission, the College of Science and Technology encourages research and scholarly endeavors.Applicants wishing to enroll in one of the programs of study leading to graduate degrees offered through the College of Scienceand Technology must gain admission to Texas Southern University through adherence to the policies and proceduresestablished by the Graduate School.…………………………………………………………….Biology…………………………………………………………….The Department of Biology offers one graduate degree, the Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology. The graduate degreeis primarily intended to prepare students who will seek further advanced [e.g., Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)] degrees inspecific areas of research specialization in the Biological Sciences.The graduate (M.S.) degree program in the Department is also designed for those who wish to teach Biology in public andprivate schools, two and four-year colleges, and also for those who wish to seek employment in government and industryand related areas.ADMISSION CRITERIAIn addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, applicants for unconditional admissionmust have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, preferably with an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4-point system, and expected to present evidence of having completed minimally the following courses and/or credit hours:Biology …………………..31 (minimum)Chemistry…………………16Mathematics………………10Physics……………………..8Those applicants who fail to satisfy the course requirements for admission may register, upon the permission of the Chairpersonof the Department, as graduate students and take a combined program of undergraduate and graduate courses untilthe above-noted requirements are met.42DEGREE REQUIREMENTSMaster of Science in Biology1. An examination on the fundamentals of biology before admission to candidacy.2. Demonstration of proficiency in English, prior to admission to candidacy either by passing an examination inEnglish or by satisfactory performance in English 501.3. Demonstration by examination, of a reading proficiency in a foreign language (French, Spanish or German) priorto admission to candidacy or by passing Computer Science (CS 117).4. A minimum of 30 semester credit hours, six of which might be earned in research.