Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Environmental Science

The Biology and Environmental Science Department offers an interdisciplinary program of study, which stresses an understanding of environmental problems and issues. Two options are offered in order to meet the needs of students with differing career goals. The Bachelor of Science program is designed to meet the needs of those students who are preparing for graduate study or who intend to pursue a career in the environmental sciences upon graduation. The Bachelor of Arts program is designed for those students whose careers in non-scientific areas may none-the-less demand considerable knowledge of environmental concepts. Both programs are designed to provide a scientific perspective of humankind.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Environmental Science
The requirements for a B.A. major in Biology and Environmental Science consist of 39 semester hours of coursework including the following courses:

• Biology 101 - Principles of Biology I
• Biology 102 - Principles of Biology II
• Biology 205 or 214 - Genetics or Ecology
• Environmental Science 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science
• Environmental Science 105 - Physical Geology
• Biology 297 or Environmental Science 297 - Biology Forum or Environmental Science Forum
• Biology 335 or Environmental Science 335 - Current Topics in Biology or Environmental Issues Seminar
• Biology 397 or Environmental Science 396 - Senior Seminar or Environmental Assessment Seminar

In addition, 16 semester hours chosen from either Biology or Environmental Science 200 level or 300 level courses are required.

Additional Requirements :

• Chemistry 120 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I
• Chemistry 121 - Chemical Laboratory Principles I
• Chemistry 122 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II
• Chemistry 123 - Chemical Laboratory Principles II
• Mathematics 195 - Precalculus

Minor in Biology

The requirements for a minor in Biology consists of 17 semester hours including:

• Biology 101 - Principles of Biology I
• Biology 102 - Principles of Biology II
• Biology 297 - Biology Forum

In addition, 8 semester hours chosen from additional 200 level or 300 level Biology courses are required.

Minor in Environmental Science The requirements for a minor in Environmental Science consist of 18 semester hours including:

• Biology 100 - Basic Biology
• Environmental Science 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science
• Environmental Science 105 - Physical Geology

In addition, six semester hours chosen from 200 level or 300 level Environmental Science courses are required.