Biology - Ecology/Environmental Biology Track BS

The ecology/environmental biology track is designed for students interested in field biology, zoology, botany, ecology, environmental science, or any other area of life science related to the interaction of living things with their natural surroundings. This track is based on a philosophical commitment to relate modern life science to economic, environmental, and societal concerns. Students completing this degree can pursue careers in environmental science or related areas or can continue their education in graduate programs in ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental science, zoology, botany, and other related areas.

Degree Requirements

General Education Program		24-27 Hours
	The Quantitative Reasoning and Natural Science components of the GEP are satisfied by the requirements of the bachelor of science in biology. See the General Education Program for further information about the GEP.
Biology Curriculum		55 Hours
	“C–” or better required in each course.
Mathematics and Support Courses		26-27 Hours
General Electives		11-15 Hours

Minimum Hours Required		120 Hours

Biology Curriculum (55 Hours)

Biology Foundation (16 Hours)

Ecology/Environmental Biology Core (15 Hours)

Physiology Elective (4 Hours)

Choose from the following list:

BIOL 3360 - Animal Physiology
BIOL 3561 - Principles of Physiology
BIOL 4270 - Plant Physiology *
*NOTE: This course can satisfy only one component of the Physiology/Botany Electives.

Botany Electives (8 Hours)

Choose from the following list:

BIOL 2250 - Plant Taxonomy
BIOL 2252 - Dendrology
BIOL 3251 - Summer Flora
BIOL 3270 - Plant Anatomy and Morphology
BIOL 3271 - Non-Vascular Plants
BIOL 4270 - Plant Physiology *
*NOTE: This course can satisfy only one component of the Physiology/Botany Electives.

Zoology Electives (8 Hours)

Choose from the following list:

Biology Elective (4 Hours)

Any biology course numbered 4000 or above.

Mathematics and Support Courses (26-27 Hours)

Depending on MATH course taken.

General Electives (11-15 Hours)

Depending on MATH choice. See special note.

Bachelor Degrees

Special Notes

Students must complete—at Shawnee State— at least 12 credit hours in their majors. The 12 hours must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level. In the case of the BS natural science, at least 8 of the 12 upper division hours must be in the first concentration.
General Electives: Elective hours are not limited to any particular area of study and can be earned in science to enhance the major or to complete requirements for a minor. Courses from all departments of the University can be used to satisfy the electives requirements. Electives should include courses in the arts and humanities. Coherent groups of courses are encouraged and should be chosen with the student’s career objectives and personal interests in mind. Consultation with your faculty advisor is highly recommended so that electives can be an important component of your educational experience.