Bachelor of Science in Biology - Ecology and Organismal
What to expect when you graduate?The B.S. degree provides an excellent basis for graduate work in environmental sciences, as well as a solid foundation for employment in public and private sectors. You'll go on to find a successful career in a profession such as climate change analyst; fish and game warden; park naturalist; science teacher; water resource specialist; wildlife biologist; or zoologist.University Core and General Requirements:General Degree RequirementsSample 4-year Plan of Study and Course Checklist For prior calendar year requirements, view past UToledo Catalogs Admission Requirementsfor Direct-From-High-School and First-Time Freshman The list below specifies the degree requirements for those students who entered the degree program in the fall of 2014 or later. At all times, students are encouraged to consult their degree audit and their advisor. |
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Requirements Specific to B.S. Biology (BIOM) Major: |
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EEES 2150 | Biodiversity | 4 |
EEES 2160 | Biodiversity Laboratory | 1 |
BIOL 2170 | Fundamentals of Life Sciences:Biomolecules, Cells and Inheritance | 4 |
BIOL 3010 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
BIOL 3030 | Cell Biology | 3 |
EEES 3050 | Ecology | 3 |
EEES 3060 | Ecology Laboratory | 1 |
EEES 3900 | Literature and Communication in Environmental Science | 3 |
EEES 4150 | Evolution | 3 |
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Environmental Sciences Elective Courses (12 hours) |
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12 additional hours from DES elective courses, to include at least three advanced
laboratory courses. The list below is a sample of available courses. Other courses may be substituted. Please contact the advisor. |
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EEES 3810 | Science of Gardening | |
EEES 4250 | Soil Ecology | |
EEES 4260 | Soil Ecology Laboratory | |
EEES 4510 | Environmental Microbiology | |
EEES 4540 | Microbial Ecology | |
EEES 4550 | Methods of Microbial Investigation | |
EEES 4730 | Aquatic Ecology | |
EEES 4740 | Aquatic Ecology Laboratory | |
EEES 4750 | Conservation Biology | |
EEES 4755 | Conservation Biology Lab | |
EEES 4760 | Landscape Ecology | |
EEES 4790 | Ecology Field Study | |
EEES 4910 | Undergraduate Research | |
EEES 4940 | Internship | |
EEES 4970 | Environmental Capstone | |
EEES 4980 | Special Topics | |
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Additional Required Courses |
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MATH 1750 and 1760 | Math for Life Sciences | 7 |
MATH 2640 | Statistics for Biomedical and Environmental Science | 3 |
PHYS 2070 and 2080 | General Physics I and II | 10 |
CHEM 1230, 1240, 1280, 1290 | General Chemistry | 10 |
CHEM 2410, 2420, 2460 | Organic Chemistry | 7 |
College & University Requirements |
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1. Orientation (NSM1000) - 1 hour
2. English Composition I and II with a C or better. 3. Distributive Requirements
4. Multicultural Requirement
5. WAC Requirement
6. Pass at least 64 hours of courses 2000 and above, of which at least 32 must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. 7. Maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average overall, as well as in the major field. 8. Pass at least 124 hours of non-developmental courses (e.g., Math 0910, 0950, 0980 and 0990 are developmental courses and do not count toward graduation; only 3 of the 5 credit hours for English 1100 count toward graduation) |
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For more information, contact: |
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Dr. Von Sigler, Advisor, B.S. Biology Program Phone: (419) 530-2897 |