The BS in Environmental Biology focuses on organismal, evolutionary, ecological, and field biology. This degree prepares students for careers in the environmental biology field, including environmental consulting firms, environmental education groups, and governmental agencies. It also provides a foundation for post-graduate study.
Degree Requirements
Credits
BI 1110
Biological Science I (TECO)
4
BI 1120
Biological Science II
4
Group A - complete two of the following:
8
BI 2030
Invertebrate Zoology
BI 2040
Vertebrate Zoology
BI 2070
Botany
Group B- complete two of the following:
8
BI 3040
Microbiology
BI 3250
Ornithology
BI 3260
Freshwater Ecology
BI 4760
Animal Behavior (WRCO)
BI 4770
Animal Physiology (WRCO)
BI 3060
Genetics
4
BI 3130
Evolution
4
BI 3240
Conservation (DICO) (GACO) (INCO)
3
BI 4050
Ecology (QRCO) (WRCO)
4
BI 4800
Current Environmental Issues
3
BI 4960
Biology Seminar
1
BI
3000/4000 level Biology electives [not BIDI]
12
CH 1050
Laboratory Safety
1
CH 2130
General Chemistry I (QRCO) (TECO)
3
CH 2140
General Chemistry II
3
CH 2230
General Chemistry Laboratory I
1
CH 2240
General Chemistry Laboratory II
1
CH 3310
Organic Chemistry I
3
CH 3330
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
1
CH 3420
Environmental Chemistry
4
Physics - complete PH 2130 or (PH 2410 and PH 2430):
4
PH 2130
Physics I
PH 2410
University Physics I
PH 2430
University Physics Laboratory I
Mathematics Foundations - complete one of the following:
4
MA 2140
Elementary Functions (QRCO) (TECO)
MA 2490
Applied Calculus I (QRCO)
MA 2550
Calculus I (QRCO)
General Education:
EN 1200
Composition
3
IS 1111
The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry
3
CTDI
Creative Thought Directions
6
PPDI
Past and Present Directions
6
SSDI
Self and Society Directions
6
WECO
Wellness Connection
3
Electives
15
*All course information is from the 2009-2010 Catalog.
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