Interdisciplinary Programs Major, BA - Animal Behavior Concentration (uTrack Requirements)

Campus: Knoxville

uTrack Requirements (College of Arts and Sciences)

Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Following the sample academic plan and its uTrack milestones will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. For specific course requirements, refer to the description of the major and the Arts and Sciences requirements  listed in the Catalog, and consult an academic advisor.

Term 1

• ¹ Introductory Biology w/Lab 4-5 Credit Hours *
• Science Elective course ‘List A’ 3-4 Credit Hours

• ENGL 101* - English Composition I 3 Credit Hours (or equivalent)
• PSYC 110* - General Psychology 3 Credit Hours (or equivalent)

Term 2

• ¹ Introductory Biology w/Lab 3-4 Credit Hours * (continuation of sequence)
• Science Elective course ‘List A or B’ 3-4 Credit Hours
• Oral Communication (OC)  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• INPG 202 - Special Topics 1-3 Credit Hours
• ENGL 102* - English Composition II 3 Credit Hours (or equivalent)

Term 3

• Approaches in Animal Behavior 3 Credit Hours
• Foreign Language 3 Credit Hours * (intermediate level)
• Global Citizenship - United States (GCUS)  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• ^{​​​​​​​2} Engaged Inquiries (EI)  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
•  Complete at least 36 hours by the end of the term

• Select one course: 

• EEB 411* - Biostatistics 3 Credit Hours
• STAT 201* - Introduction to Statistics 3 Credit Hours (or equivalent)
• STAT 251 - Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers 3 Credit Hours

Term 4

• Arts and Humanities (Lit/Phil/Rel Thought ) Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Foreign Language 3 Credit Hours * (intermediate level)
• Written Communication (WC)  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Quantitative Reasoning (QR)  Elective 3-4 Credit Hours *
• Approaches in Animal Behavior course 3 Credit Hours

Term 5

• Approaches in Animal Behavior course 3 Credit Hours
• Non-U.S. History 3 Credit Hours *

• PSYC 450 - Animal Behavior 3 Credit Hours

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• ²  Applied Oral Communication  Elective 3 Credit Hours *:

• EEB 459 - Animal Behavior Laboratory 3 Credit Hours

Term 6

• Arts and Humanities  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Social Sciences (SS)  Elective 3 Credit Hours * (not PSYC)
• Non-U.S. History 3 Credit Hours * (continuation of sequence)
• ⁴ Connections 6 Credit Hours

• INPG 202 - Special Topics 1-3 Credit Hours

Term 7

• ⁴ Connections 3 Credit Hours
• Approaches in Animal Behavior courses 6 Credit Hours
• Practical Expierence requirement 3 Credit Hours

Term 8

• Approaches in Animal Behavior courses 3 Credit Hours
• Engaged Inquiries (EI)  Elective 6 Credit Hours *
• ⁵ Electives (major) 6 Credit Hours ​​​​​​​

Total Credit Hours 120-123

Footnotes

1. The Introductory Biology requirement can be completed through: (a) BIOL 101* -BIOL 102*  OR BIOL 150* -BIOL 160* -BIOL 159* . To meet the College of Arts and Sciences “Perspectives” requirement in Natural Sciences, students must complete 8 hours of a lab science.
2. The courses indicated meet both a Volunteer Core  requirement as well as a requirement in the major. Students can choose to complete the Volunteer Core  requirement using alternative courses; however, this could increase time to degree.
3. The statistics requirement can be completed through: STAT 201* , STAT 251  or EEB 411*  
4. The Connections requirement may be satisfied in one of three ways: (1) by completing 9 hours from one of the approved Connections packages, (2) by completing the requirements for a second major or minor, or (3) by completing 9 hours of study abroad coursework. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
5. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.

* Meets Volunteer Core  Requirement.