Study Plan - Biology

When you finish all units of your education program, you will receive a Diploma and a Professional License, as well as a bachelor’s degree endorsed by SACSCOC that is recognized worldwide.

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Biology

First Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
QUI1013
CHEMISTRY
48
48
6
QUI1023
CHEMISTRY LAB
48
0
3
LBI1013
BIOLOGY
48
48
6
LBI1023
BIOLOGY LAB
48
0
3
LEX0113
FOREIGN LANGUAGE I
48
48
6
DIG0013
DIGITAL CULTURE
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN NATURAL SCIENCES
48
48
6
Total
336
240
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Second Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN MATH
48
48
6
MAT1013
COLLEGE MATH
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
48
48
6
LEX0123
FOREIGN LANGUAGE II
LEX0113
48
48
6
ESP0013
ACADEMIC REASONING
DIG0013
48
48
6
QUI2093
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
QUI1013
48
48
6
QUI2103
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB
QUI1023
48
0
3
Total
336
288
39

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Third Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
QUI2053
BIOCHEMISTRY I
QUI2033
48
48
6
LBI2013
MYCOLOGY, PROTISTS, AND ALGAE
48
48
6
LBI2023
MYCOLOGY, PROTISTS, AND ALGAE LAB
48
0
3
LBI2033
INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
48
48
6
LBI2043
INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY LAB
48
0
3
LBI2053
ECOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS
LBI1013
48
48
6
LEX0133
FOREIGN LANGUAGE III
LEX0123
48
48
6
ESP0023
ACADEMIC WRITING
ESP0013
48
48
6
Total
384
288
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fourth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN HUMANITIES
48
48
6
QUI2063
BIOCHEMISTRY II
QUI2053
48
48
6
LBC2013
MICROBIOLOGY
QUI1013
48
48
6
LBC2023
MICROBIOLOGY LAB
QUI1023
48
0
3
MAT3033
BIOSTATISTICS
MAT1013
64
32
6
LBI2083
CELL BIOLOGY
QUI2033
48
48
6
LBI2063
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
LBI2033
48
48
6
LBI2073
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY LAB
LBI2043
48
0
3
Total
400
272
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fifth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LBI3013
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
QUI2053
48
48
6
LBI3023
BIOTIC RESOURCES IN MEXICO
LBI1013
48
48
6
LBI3033
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LAB
LBI1023
48
0
3
LBI3043
BOTANY
LBI2013
48
48
6
LBI3053
BOTANY LAB
LBI2023
48
0
3
LBI3063
BIOANALYSIS AND MODELING
MAT3033
48
48
6
LBI3073
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I
0
96
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN ARTS
48
48
6
Total
336
336
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Sixth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LBI3083
EVOLUTIONARY AND POPULATIONAL GENETICS
48
48
6
LBI3093
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
48
48
6
LBI3103
GENETICS AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY LAB
48
0
3
LBI3113
ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
LBI2063
48
48
6
LBI3123
ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY LAB
LBI2073
48
0
3
LBI3133
ECOLOGY METHODS
LBI2053
48
48
6
LBI3143
SELECT TOPICS
48
48
6
Total
336
240
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Seventh Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LBI4013
DESIGN AND METHODS OF BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
LBI3063
48
0
3
LBI4023
BIOTECHNOLOGY
LBI3083
48
48
6
LBI4033
PLANT SCIENCE
LBI3043
48
48
6
LBI4043
PLANT SCIENCE LAB
LBI3053
48
0
3
LBI4053
COMMUNITY ECOLOGY AND ECOSYSTEMS
LBI2053
48
48
6
LBI4063
PERSPECTIVES OF THE DISCIPLINE
48
48
6
LBI4073
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II
LBI3073
0
96
6
Total
288
288
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Eighth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LBI4083
BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH PROCESS AND ANALYSIS
LBI3133
48
0
3
LBI4093
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
LBI3023
48
48
6
LBI4103
BIOINFORMATICS
LBI3083
48
48
6
LBI4113
DEVELOPMENT BIOLOGY
48
48
6
LBI4123
DEVELOPMENT BIOLOGY LAB
LBI3033
48
0
3
LBI4133
VANGUARD TOPICS
48
48
6
Total
288
192
30

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Total Study Plan Credits
Hours With Teacher 2704
Hours Independent 2144
Credits (Units) 303

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Objective

Train professionals in Biology with advanced skills to identify and analyze biological processes using in-person and virtual environments. These professionals will be trained to apply statistical and experimental design tools, integrating biological sciences theories for the conservation and sustainable use of biotic resources. They will work in government, private or institutional sectors with a solid ethical commitment to living beings, their environment and society.

Graduate profile

The Biology’s teaching learning process is based on competencies. This focus includes knowledge, skills and attitudes, thus training ethical professionals who can respond to biology needs and requirements in a globalized world.

  • Focus on mastering key biological concepts to analyze and solve problems using the scientific method.
  • Use technological tools to solve challenges in medicine, industry and natural resource management, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
  • Implement field and laboratory techniques together with information technologies to solve cases and improve professional practices.
  • Develop research and analysis methods based on evidence and professional ethics, integrating mathematics, statistics, chemistry and physics to manage information in the digital age.
  • Manage learning effectively using digital resources.

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