B.S. in Biology (Environmental Sci. Conc.)

 SEMESTER 1 (18 cr.)
 
BIOL1251/BIOL1253General Biology I and Lab
4
CHEM1201General Chemistry I
3
CHEM1203General Chemistry Lab I
1
CSCI1105Computers & Comp Software
3
ENGL1101English Composition I
3
FRSH1000Freshman Seminar
1
MATH2337Applied Statistics I
3
 SEMESTER 2 (18 cr.)
 
BIOL1252/BIOL1254General Biology II and Lab
4
CHEM1202General Chemistry II
3
CHEM1204General Chemistry Lab II
1
CORE1006The Global Challenge
3
ENGL1102English Composition II
3
_________1 Math Sequence
4
 SEMESTER 3 (16 cr.)
 
BIOL2250/BIOL2150Ecology & Field Biology and Lab
4
CHEM2261Organic Chemistry I
3
CHEM2263Organic Chemistry Lab I
2
ENGL2201Masterpieces of World Lit. I
3
_________1 Math Sequence
4
 SEMESTER 4 (15 cr.)
 
BIOL2237/BIOL2239Human Structure & Function and Lab
4
CHEM2262Organic Chemistry II
3
CHEM2264Organic Chemistry Lab II
2
CORE2007Perspectives on the Indiv
3
ENGL2202Masterpieces of World Lit. II
3
 SEMESTER 5 (14 cr.)
 
BIOL3210/BIOL3211Genetics and Lab
4
BIOL3225/BIOL3226General Microbiology and Lab
4
CORE2008Cross-Cultural Perspectives
3
PHYS2203University Physics I
3
PHYS2201General Physics Lab I
1
 SEMESTER 6 (16 cr.)
 
CHEM3281Biochemistry I
3
ENVR____5 Environmental Sci Course
3
PHYS2204University Physics II
3
PHYS2202General Physics Lab II
1
_________2 Humanities/Soc Sci Elect
3
SPCH11554 Public Speaking
3
 SEMESTER 7 (16 cr.)
 
BIOL44053 Ethics in Science
3
BIOL4430Selected Studies in Biology
3
BIOL6900Biology Seminar I
1
CHEM4835/CHEM4836Techniques: Theories & Appl
3
CORE3009The American Experience
3
ENVR____5 Environmental Sci Course
3
 SEMESTER 8 (16 cr.)
 
BIOL4420Evolution
3
BIOL6901Biology Seminar II
1
ENVR____5 Environmental Sci Course
3
ENVR____5 Environmental Sci Course
3
ENVR____5 Environmental Sci Course
3
ENVR____5 Environmental Sci Course
3

1MATHEMATICS SEQUENCE: In the freshman year students are required to take either Precalculus or Calculus. The first-year course must be followed by a second mathematics course in sequence, i.e., Calculus I or Calculus II.

2HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES: May be courses in Social Science, History, Philosophy or Political Science.

3ETHICAL AND MORAL ANALYSIS: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with ethical theories and questions. This course could be in Philosophy or a course within a major program.

4ORAL COMMUNICATION: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with public speaking and oral presentations, typically a course in Speech.

5ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSES: The following are suggested Environmental Science courses:

ENVR6551Environmental Chemistry
3
ENVR6552Environmental Risk Assessment
3
ENVR6555Environmental Planning
3
ENVR6556Environmental Regulations
3
ENVR6560Groundwater Hydrology
3
ENVR6567Land-use Planning
3
ENVR6569Wetland/Watershed Resources
3

For additional courses see your academic advisor.

A minimum of 129 credits is required for graduation.