BS in Biology with a Concentration in Ecology and Organismal Biology
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Organismal Biology requires a minimum of 120 hours. Students in this degree focus on the ecology of animals, plants and microorganisms and their roles in the biosphere. This degree prepares students for employment or graduate school in life sciences fields, such as wildlife biology, freshwater biology, zoology, conservation biology and forestry.
NOTE: Students pursuing a BS in Biology with a Concentration in Ecology and Organismal Biology cannot double major with a BS in Environmental Sciences/Biology Minor.
The Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a concentration in ecology and organismal biology (BIOM) requires the following courses:
EEES 2150 Biodiversity
EEES 2160 Biodiversity Laboratory
EEES 3050 General Ecology
EEES 3060 General Ecology Laboratory
EEES 3900 Literature And Communications In The Environmental Sciences
EEES 4150 Evolution
Twelve additional hours of advanced elective EEES courses (3000 - 4000 level), including three advanced laboratory courses.
BIOL 2170 Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance
BIOL 3010 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 3030 Cell Biology
CHEM 1230 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1240 General Chemistry II
CHEM 1280 General Chemistry Lab I
CHEM 1290 General Chemistry Lab II
CHEM 2410 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2420 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 2460 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Non-Majors
MATH 2640 Statistics for Applied Science
Calculus I and II: (MATH 1750 & MATH 1760, orMATH 1830 & MATH 1840, or MATH 1850 & MATH 1860)
Two semesters of general physics either algebra or calculus based: (PHYS 2070 & PHYS 2080, or PHYS 2130 & PHYS 2140)
Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| NSM 1000 | Natural Sciences & Mathematics | 2 |
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Social Science Core | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| EEES 2150 | Biodiversity | 4 |
| EEES 2160 | Biodiversity Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1240 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 1290 | General Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| Social Science Core | 3 | |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| BIOL 2170 | Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | 4 |
| CHEM 2410 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2460 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Non-Majors | 1 |
| MATH 1750 or MATH 1850 | Calculus For The Life Sciences With Applications I or Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| MATH 1760 or MATH 1860 | Calculus For The Life Sciences With Applications II or Single Variable Calculus II | 3 |
| CHEM 2420 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| BIOL 3010 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| EEES 3900 | Literature And Communications In The Environmental Sciences | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| EEES 3050 | General Ecology | 3 |
| EEES 3060 | General Ecology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 3030 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| US Diversity | 3 | |
| Elective- WAC | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| MATH 2640 | Statistics for Applied Science | 3 |
| Electives -Major 1 | 6 | |
| EEES Advanced Lab 2 | 1 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| PHYS 2070 | General Physics I | 5 |
| Non-US Diversity | 3 | |
| Electives- Major 1 | 6 | |
| EEES Advanced Lab 2 | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Eighth Term | ||
| PHYS 2080 | General Physics II | 5 |
| EEES 4150 | Evolution | 3 |
| EEES Advanced Lab 2 | 1 | |
| Electives | 5-6 | |
| Hours | 14-15 | |
| Total Hours | 120-121 | |
- 1
Choose from any upper level EEES course (4000 level) for which prerequisites are met.
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Appropriate lab courses to be chosen with consent of BIOM advisor (Dr. Sigler).
- PLO 1. Students will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, evolutionary biology and physiology and use these concepts to analyze and evaluate biological observations, in written and mathematical terms, and predict the behavior of biological manipulations.
- PLO 2. Students will be able to read primary biological literature and apply critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret conclusions from biological experiments. They should be able to perform effective literature searches and identify relevant primary literature.
- PLO 3. Students will be able to clearly discuss, analyze and evaluate subjects relating to biological sciences in both written and spoken presentations. They should be able to interpret these discoveries in the context of current understanding.