FRI Stream Fall Course Registration
- Registration. Your Research Educator will provide registration information and instructions. Course credit options are subject to change.
- Stream switching after the first semester or participation in an additional stream is not possible at this time.
- Time Commitment. Most streams also require a lab component that is included with the course credit offered, but does not show a meeting time on the spring & fall course schedules. Reserve time in your weekly schedule to attend lab, in addition to the meeting time indicated in the course schedule. Your Research Educator will give you more details about course meeting expectations.
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Questions? Contact the stream Research Educator.
| FRI Stream | Primary Research Discipline* | Course Credit Options & Flag(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptamer | Biochemistry | BIO206L & MBS177 (Wr) | MBS377 (Wr) | BCH369K (Wr) | -- |
| Autonomous Robots | Computer Science | CS378 | -- | -- | -- |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | Biology | NEU377 (Wr) | -- | -- | -- |
| Big Data in Biology | Computational Biology | INB377 (Wr) | CS378 | -- | -- |
| Bioactive Molecules | Chemistry | CH369K (Wr) | -- | -- | -- |
| Biobricks | Biochemistry | BIO206L & MBS177 (Wr) | MBS377 (Wr) | CH369K (Wr) | BCH219L** |
| Biodiversity Discovery | Biology | INB377 (Wr) | -- | -- | -- |
| Biomanufacturing | Biochemistry | BIO206L & MBS177 (Wr) | MBS377 (Wr) | CH369K (Wr) | BCH219L** |
| Bioprospecting | Biochemistry | BIO206L & MBS177 (Wr) | MBS377 (Wr) | CH369K (Wr) | -- |
| Bugs in Bugs | Biology | INB377 (Wr) | -- | -- | -- |
|
FRI & ARI |
FRI & ARI Computational Chemistry |
CH369K (Wr) | -- | -- | -- |
| Discovering Signals | Biology | MBS377 (Wr) | MBS328D (Wr) | -- | -- |
| DIY Diagnostics | Multidisciplinary | BIO206L & MBS177 (Wr) | MBS377 (Wr) | -- | -- |
| EvoDevOmics | Computational Biology | INB377 (Wr) | -- | -- | -- |
| Fish Behavior | Biology | INB377 (Wr) | -- | -- | -- |
| Gene Networks | Biochemistry | BIO206L & MBS177 (Wr) | MBS377 (Wr) | BCH219L** | -- |
| Geometry of Space | Multidisciplinary | CS378 (Wr) | -- | -- | -- |
| Glow Worms | Biology | MBS377 | -- | -- | -- |
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ARI Only |
ARI Biology |
MBS377 | -- | -- | -- |
| Magnetic Matter | Physics | PHY208F | PHY115L | PHY116L | PHY101L |
| Materials in Color | Chemistry | CH369K (Wr) | -- | -- | -- |
| Microbe Hackers | Biochemistry | BIO206L & MBS177 (Wr) | MBS377 (Wr) | CH369K (Wr) | -- |
| Plant Pathways | Biology | MBS377 (Wr) | -- | -- | -- |
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ARI Only |
ARI/Multidisciplinary | MBS377 (Wr) | CH220c (Wr) | CH455 (Wr) |
CH369K (Wr) |
| Quantum Computing | Computer Science | CS378 | PHY308F | -- | -- |
| Robot Learning | Computer Science | CS378 | -- | -- | -- |
| Supra Sensors | Chemistry | CH369K (Wr) | -- | -- | -- |
| Sustainable Fashion Materials | Textiles & Apparel | TXA 365 (Wr) | CH369K (Wr) | -- | -- |
| Urban Ecosystems | Multidisciplinary | BIO206L & INB177 or MBS177 | INB377 | MBS377 | CH369K |
|
FRI |
Biochemistry | BIO206L & MBS177 (Wr) | MBS377 (Wr) | CH369K (Wr) | BCH219L** |
|
ARI |
Biochemistry | BCH369K | -- | -- | -- |
| White Dwarf Stars | Astronomy | AST275 | AST375 | PHY116L | PHY115L |
| X-Plants | Biology | INB377 (Wr) | -- | -- | -- |
*Many FRI streams are multidisciplinary, but offer course credit related to a primary research discipline.
**See FRI Course Registration Information below for BCH219L requirements
FRI Course Registration Information
Beginning with May 2025 undergraduate students are no longer required to adhere to Skills and Experience flag requirements. This change applies to students in all currently active catalogs.
Many streams provide course credit with a Writing Flag (Wr). A FRI course that carries a Wr-flag emphasizes writing skills and includes substantial writing assignments.
CNS students are required to complete the six hours of Texas Core Code 010 Communication hours:
- 3 hours in English composition (RHE 306 or its equivalent) and
- 3 hours of coursework notated with a writing flag. You can access approved writing flag courses in two ways: 1) Via the course schedule, searching by Core Code 010. 2) Via the UT Box link which lists courses that are writing flag approved and do not have a Core Code 010 or an alternate Core Code through Fall 2025.
Please Note: A UGS 303 Signature Course that carries a Wr-flag will satisfy the Core Signature Course requirement but will not fulfill the 3-hour Wr-flag Core requirement.
In this case, the student would need to take an additional course with a 3-hour Wr-flag to meet the Core requirement keeping in mind that the second course is upper division.
Students in Biochemistry FRI streams (**Urban Ecosystems does not apply**)
Fall Course Credit Options
- BIO206L & INB177 or MBS177 (INB177 or MBS177 carries upper division 1-hour Wr-flag) or
- MBS377 or INB377 or NEU377 (upper division 3-hour Wr-flag) or
- CH369K or BCH369K (upper division 3-hour Wr-flag)
Fall Course Registration Notes
- If a student does not need BIO206L for their degree plan, it is advised they register for one of the other two credit options (INB377 or MBS377 or NEU377 or CH369K or BCH369K). These courses fulfill BOTH the upper division Wr flag requirement and carry a 3-hour Wr-flag.
If a student is considering changing majors, they should look at the degree plans for the other majors to make sure they will not need BIO206L.
- If a student needs BIO206L for their degree plan, it is advised that they choose the BIO206L & INB177 or MBS177 option, but they should also take an additional 3-hour Wr-flag course to meet the core requirement. MBS177 or INB177 are upper division courses that can fulfill a student’s CNS requirement for a second Wr-flag.
**BCH219L - FRI Lite
Eligibility
- Biochemistry majors enrolled in Biobricks, Biomanufacturing, Gene Networks, or Virtual Cures only
Registration
- Students register for both a stream course credit option and the BCH219L-FRI section.
- Student must attend the Monday course meeting and hold the Tuesday afternoon course time available for completing laboratory activities, if necessary.
- Reach out to your Research Educator for comprehensive instructions regarding course logistics.
If you have questions about how you will satisfy both Wr-flags, please discuss with your academic advisor or email FRI@utexas.edu (include your EID).