2020-2021 University Catalog 
    
    Dec 14, 2024  
2020-2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental Biology Major


Advisers Cardelús, Frey, Fuller, Ingram, McCay, McHugh, Watkins

This major is affiliated with the Environmental Studies Program (ENST) and is designed for students interested in biology and the environment.

Environmental biology provides the student with a focus on biological systems and how organisms interact with the abiotic and biotic components of the environment. It also provides a breadth of exposure to environmental studies beyond the field of biology. The courses below are required for the major.

Major Requirements


Environmental Studies Courses (Six)


Biology Courses (Six)


Other Required Courses (one or two)


Students should choose one of the following three options:

Honors and High Honors


Students interested in pursuing honors can find the additional requirements on the Environmental Studies  program page.

Graduate Study or a Career in the General Area of Environmental Biology


Students who wish to pursue graduate study or a career in the general area of environmental biology should consider taking CHEM 263 /CHEM 263L , CHEM 264 /CHEM 264L  and PHYS 111 /PHYS 111L , PHYS 112 /PHYS 112L .

Environmental Studies Program


For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the Environmental Studies program  catalogue page.