B.S. in Biology with Ecology Emphasis
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The growing significance of environmental issues to the overall health of our world in the new century requires more individuals who are scientifically trained to contribute to solving environmental problems. |
The B.S. in Biology with ecology emphasis is designed to provide in-depth training for students planning to do research in various areas of environmental sciences as either graduate students or employees of environmental agencies and companies.
This specialized biology major requires 38 credit hours including 9 required courses (22 credit hours) and elective courses (16 credit hours). This track allows students to acquire a strong background in fundamental biology with a specialization in the basic science of ecology and evolution. Students will follow the program outlined below
BIOLOGY COURSES: REQUIRED
(22 Credit Hrs.)- BIOL 101 General Biology I (3)
- BIOL 111 General Biology I Lab (1)
- BIOL 102 General Biology II (3)
- BIOL 112 General Biology II Lab (1)
- BIOL 251 Cell Biology (3)
- BIOL 265 Ecology (3)
- BIOL 266 Ecology Lab (2)
- BIOL 282 Genetics (3)
- BIOL 319 Evolution (3)
BIOLOGY COURSES: ELECTIVES
(16 Credit Hrs.)*, **, ***- BIOL 205 Plant Biology (4)
- BIOL 215 Ornithology (3)
- BIOL 316 Limnology (4)
- BIOL 320 Animal Behavior (3)
- BIOL 325 Primatology - Behavior & Ecology (3)
- BIOL 327 Wetland Ecology (4)
- BIOL 328 Conservation Biology (3)
- BIOL 335 Biostatistics (4)
- BIOL 345 Sociobiology (3)
- BIOL 360 Field Biology (3)
- BIOL 363 Entomology (4)
- BIOL 368 Plant Ecology (4)
- BIOL 369 Invertebrate Biology (3)
- BIOL 370 Ichthyology (4)
- BIOL 371 Marine Biology (3)
- BIOL 371L Marine Biology Lab (1)
- BIOL 372 Lake Michigan Biology (4)
- BIOL 375 Aquatic Insects (4)
- BIOL 393 Natural Resources Conservation (3)
- BIOL 395 Special Topics *
- CHEM 312 & 313 Environmental Chemistry (4, both must be taken)
- BIOL 396 Research *
- BIOL 397 Honors Research *
- BIOL 398 Internship *
* Topic must be approved by Biology Department
** At least two of these courses must have a laboratory component
*** At least two electives must come from this list. The remaining may come from this list or from other electives offered in Biology
CHEMISTRY:
(16 Credit Hrs.)- CHEM 101 General Chemistry A (3) *
- CHEM 111 General Chemistry Lab A (1)
- CHEM 102 General Chemistry B (3) *
- CHEM 112 General Chemistry Lab B (1)
- CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry A (3) **
- CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry Lab A (1)
- CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry B (3) **
- CHEM 226 Organic Chemistry Lab B (1)
* OR CHEM 105, CHEM 106
** OR CHEM 221, CHEM 222
MATHEMATICS:
(6 Credit Hrs.)- MATH 131 OR 161 Calculus I (3/4)
- MATH 132 OR 162 Calculus II (3/4)
PHYSICS:
(8 Credit Hrs.)- PHYS 111 OR 113 Physics I (3/4)
- PHYS 131 OR 133 Physics Lab I (1)
- PHYS 112 OR 114 Physics II (3/4)
- PHYS 132 OR 134 Physics Lab II (1)
Suggested Course Sequence
The biology department recommends that students pursuing the B.S. in Biology with Ecology Emphasis complete their required classes in the following sequence. Requirements include courses in Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Mathematics (MATH) and Physics (PHYS):
| First Semester | Credit Hrs | Second Semester | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101, 111(lab) CHEM 101 CHEM 111 MATH 131 |
4 3 1 3 |
BIOL 102, 112(lab) CHEM 102 CHEM 112 MATH 132 |
4 3 1 3 |
| Third Semester | Credit Hrs | Fourth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL 265 BIOL 266 CHEM 223 CHEM 225 |
3 2 3 1 |
BIOL 282 CHEM 224 CHEM 226 |
3 3 1 |
| Fifth Semester | Credit Hrs | Sixth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL 251 PHYS 111 PHYS 131 |
3 3 1 |
BIOL 319 PHYS 112 PHYS 132 BIOL Elective (Ecology) |
3 3 1 3 |
| Seventh Semester | Credit Hrs | Eighth Semester | Credit Hrs |
| BIOL Elective (Ecology) |
4 |
BIOL Electives |
8 |
