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Nov 21, 2024
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2014-2015 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biology, B.S. with an Environmental Science Emphasis
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The Bachelor of Science in Biology with an Environmental Science Emphasis prepares majors to begin a professional career in the life sciences. Agriculture, wildlife management, forestry, the food industry, the drug and pharmacy industries, public health and environmental protection all provide career opportunities for biologists.
The Environmental Science Emphasis provides students with a broad base knowledge and skills necessary to understand the interactions between people and their environment. An integrative philosophy is woven through the course of study that involves opportunity for internship in related environmental employment. Goals for students in the program include
- To understand the interactions between living things and the physical environment.
- To appreciate the impact of human societies on the earth.
- To understand the biogeochemical cycles and how they affect global changes.
- To see the linkages between human choices and environmental effects.
- To appreciate the need for environmental ethics and to embrace a philosophy of sustainability to natural resources.
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Biology Major - General Education Requirements
- One course in art, music, performance, or aesthetics
- One additional course in English or in a foreign language
- One additional humanities elective from English, the arts, aesthetics, foreign language, humanities, philosophy, or religion
- One course in American history or government
- One course in philosophy
- Two additional social science electives from different disciplines: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology.
- Two courses approved by the adviser and selected from disciplines within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Biology Major - Required Courses
(Students must earn a minimum of 42 credit hours in Biology) Additional Required Courses
Baskets
In addition, students must take four courses from the ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BASKET, and two courses from the PHYSIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCES, ECOLOGY, OR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY BASKET.
A minor in Chemistry is STRONGLY recommended for this emphasis. Biology Major - Baskets
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BASKET
PHYSIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCES BASKET
Please Note:
Because upper-level biology courses may be offered only every other year, students are urged to consult their advisers in planning their curriculum. |
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