Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2012-13 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2012-13 [Archived Catalog]

Biological Sciences—Environmental Biology Major (B.A.)


Major code BA2129

College of Arts and Sciences
Biological Sciences Department
Irvine Hall 107
Phone: 740.593.2290
Fax: 740.593.0300
biosci@ohio.edu
http://www.biosci.ohiou.edu
 

Ralph DiCaprio, contact person
 

Program Overview

The B.A. with a major in biological sciences—environmental biology provides students with a foundation in basic and organismal biology, as well as an exposure to the social sciences. Students study the ecology, evolution, behavior, and natural history of animals, along with plant biology, geography, geology, philosophy, and political science. The environmental biology track is designed to serve students who are interested in natural resource management, public policy, law, or who wish to enter graduate programs in wildlife or environmental studies. Students who complete this curriculum will also complete the requirement for the undergraduate Environmental Studies Certificate. Students might want to consider a minor in geography or environmental health sciences.
 

Admission Information

Freshman/First Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
 

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The environmental biology track is designed to serve students who are interested in natural resource management, public policy, law or who wish to enter graduate programs in wildlife or environmental studies.
 

Requirements

Major Hours Requirement


The environmental biology major requires a minimum of 124 hours.

Universitywide Graduation Requirements


To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .

College-Level Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences


View the A&S - College Level Requirements (A&S CLR) .

Environmental Biology Requirements


Complete a total of 29 semester hours of BIOS coursework, including the four sub-requirements.

Complete one of the following Genetics courses:


Microbiology Sub-Requirement


Complete either the following course or course group option:

Course group option


Complete the following courses:

Tier 3 Equivalent Sub-Requirement


Complete one of the following courses:

Environmental Biology Electives Sub-Requirement


Complete at least two of the following courses:

Extradepartmental Requirements


Complete five sub-requirements.

Sub-Requirement 1: Chemistry


Complete one of the following course group options:

Principles of Chemistry course group option


Complete the following courses:

Fundamentals of Chemistry course group option


Complete the following courses:

Sub-Requirement 2: Mathematics


Complete the following course:

Sub-Requirement 3: Physics


Complete the following course:

Sub-Requirement 4: Statistics


Complete the following course:

Sub-Requirement 5: Environmental Studies Certificate


Complete one course in each of the following four components.

Introduction to Environmental Studies


Complete one of the following courses:

Policy, Politics, and Regulation


Complete one of the following courses:

Social Sciences and Humanities


Complete one of the following courses:

Synthesis


Complete one of the following courses: