Environmental Science Courses

Requirements

• BIO 100 - First Year Seminar
• BIO 105 - Cell Structure and Function
• BIO 106 - Genetics and Development
• BIO 107 - Organismal Form and Function
• BIO 108 - Ecology and Evolution
• BIO 255 - Biological Sciences and Faith
• BIO 260 - Introduction to Research in Biology
• BIO 316 - Modern Genetics
• BIO 491 - Senior Seminar: Topics in Biology

Required Support Courses

The following science and mathematics support courses are also required of all Bachelor of Science biology majors:

• CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I
• CHE 112 - Principles of Chemistry II
• CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II
• MAT 220 - Biostatistics
• MAT 134 - Survey of Calculus

 

• 8 credits from the following:

         PHY 111 - General Physics I  or PHY 121 - Introductory Physics I           PHY 112 - General Physics II orPHY 122 - Introductory Physics II           Additional 300- or 400-level biology courses beyond the required major electives

Plant or Ecology Course Electives

One upper-level plant or ecology course is required. Choose from the courses below or an approved course from Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies, the Creation Care Studies Program, or another off-campus program.

• BIO 308 - Botany
• BIO 309 - Medicinal Botany
• BIO 310 - Ecology
• BIO 440 - Advanced Techniques in Ecology

Electives

An additional 16 credits in biology must be taken to complete a concentration below.

Environmental Concentration (B.S.)

The environmental concentration prepares students for a range of careers in environmental research and conservation, particularly with an emphasis in sustainability and stewardship.

The following courses are required:

• BIO 222 - Environmental Science
• BIO 310 - Ecology
• CHE 312 - Instrumental Analysis

or an approved environmental chemistry course

• Two summer field courses at Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies or an approved field-based program.
• Additional elective credits are required.

Recommended courses:

• BIO 440 - Advanced Techniques in Ecology  
• BIO 304 - Conservation Biology