Requirements
A minor is not required for this major.
The Environmental Science specialization offers students a strong biology core curriculum and added multidisciplinary strengths in environmental science. The program provides students with a foundation in organismal biology, ecology, environmental chemistry, earth science, and environmental management in order to give an understanding of environmental issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. The program has particular strengths in plant and animal organismal biology and aquatic (freshwater and estuarine) ecology. The specialization prepares students for careers in environmental science and natural resource management with government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the environmental industry, or for graduate studies in these areas.
Biology Core
| BIO 121 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 122 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 200 | Integrative Biology | 4 |
| BIO 290 | Biology Research Experience I | 2 |
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| BIO 390 | Biology Research Experience II | 1 |
| or | |
| BIO 391 | Internship in Biology | 1-6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-20 |
General Biology
Biology core, plus 12-17 credits of any other 200-level or higher BIO or BMS courses (except for BIO 211). Please note that upper-level BMS courses require BMS 201, which can count as an elective in the general biology major. Other electives may be approved at the discretion of the department chair.
Related Requirements
And one of the following:
Ecology, Biodiversity, and Evolutionary Biology Specialization
A minor is not required for this major.
The Ecology, Biodiversity, and Evolutionary Biology specialization emphasizes ecological and evolutionary processes integrated with study of organismal diversity. Students will develop an understanding of the processes that influence relationships among organisms and interactions with their environments through selected courses and individual research projects. This program will prepare students for careers with government agencies (e.g., conservation, fisheries, wildlife management, forestry), nongovernmental organizations, environmmental education groups, and the environmental industry. In addition, students will be prepared for graduate studies in fields such as ecology, evolution, animal behavior, natural resources management, or marine and aquatic biology.
Biology core, plus 12-17 credits as follows:
One of the following:
And one of the following:
And any advanced courses in the E/B/E Group
E/B/E Group
BIO 490, BIO 491, and BIO 499: with a topic focus approved by the E/B/E faculty advisor
Related Requirements
And one of the following:
Total Credit Hours: 32
Environmental Science Specialization (32 total credits in biology required)
Biology core, plus 12-17 credits as follows :
| BIO 436 | Environmental Resources and Management | 3 |
| or | |
| BIO 438 | Aquatic Pollution | 4 |
One of the following:
One of the following
Related Requirements