Biological Sciences—Environmental Biology (B.A.)

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Major code BA2129

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.

College-level Requirements

Please see the appropriate college listing for college-level academic requirements.

Course requirements (minimum 47 hours)

BIOS 170 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 171 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 172 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 3
BIOS 173 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 1
BIOS 275 - Ecology in the 21st Century Credit Hours: 4
BIOS 376 - Field Ecology Credit Hours: 4
BIOS 473 - Animal Behavior Credit Hours: 5
or
BIOS 481 - Animal Conservation Biology Credit Hours: 4

Extradepartmental requirements (minimum 56 hours)

- Complete CHEM 121-122-123 or 151-152-153
CHEM 121 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 122 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 123 - Principles of Chemistry III Credit Hours: 4
or
CHEM 151 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 152 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 153 - Fundamentals of Chemistry III Credit Hours: 5
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GEOG 201 - Environmental Geography Credit Hours: 4
GEOG 357 - Environmental Law Credit Hours: 4
GEOL 215 - Environmental Geology Credit Hours: 4
MATH 115 - Pre-Calculus Credit Hours: 5
PBIO 211 - Diversity of Life Credit Hours:
or
PBIO 248 - Trees and Shrubs Credit Hours:
PHYS 201 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 202 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5
POLS 425 - Environmental and Natural Resource Politics and Policy Credit Hours: 4
PSY 221 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 5

Select one from the following:

EH 275 - Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Credit Hours: 4
GEOG 241 - Global Issues in Environmental Geography Credit Hours: 4
GEOG 358 - Environmental Hazards Credit Hours: 4
GEOG 447 - Natural Resource Conservation Credit Hours: 4
HIST 306 - American Environmental History Credit Hours: 4
PHIL 335 - Environmental Ethics Credit Hours: 4
POLS 426 - Politics of Contemporary Environmental Movement Credit Hours: 4

Note:

Students who complete this curriculum will also complete the requirements for the undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies. Students may want to consider a minor in geography or environmental health sciences.

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