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2013-14 Academic Catalog - Cazenovia College
2013-14 Academic Catalog - Cazenovia College
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Biology – Environmental Biology (Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science)<br />
The B.S. Biology- Environmental Biology is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as naturalists, field biologists,<br />
environmental educators and other allied fields. The curriculum includes a set <strong>of</strong> core courses giving the student the essentials <strong>of</strong><br />
current biological knowledge as well as electives that increase the opportunities for practical experience with field work and studentdriven<br />
research.<br />
Goals:<br />
• Provide students with a solid foundation in biological, ecological and evolutionary principles that apply to the field <strong>of</strong><br />
environmental biology<br />
• Provide students with knowledge <strong>of</strong> the real-world applications <strong>of</strong> environmental biology in addressing environmental issues<br />
• Provide students with practical experience through service-learning, independent research and internship opportunities.<br />
• Prepare students for a variety <strong>of</strong> career and advanced study choices<br />
Special Features: Extensive field and research component in local natural areas.<br />
Careers:<br />
Field biologist<br />
Natural resource conservation<br />
Environmental consulting<br />
Environmental/Biological educators<br />
Wildlife management<br />
Natural history and interpretation<br />
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />
Course (Credits)<br />
See Degree Requirements: General Education requirements (33)<br />
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy: HU 375 Methods <strong>of</strong> Inquiry (3)<br />
Senior Capstone: SM/HU 499 Senior Capstone (3)<br />
Total General Education Credits - 39<br />
PROGRAM COURSES<br />
Art & Sciences Courses<br />
Course (Credits)<br />
CM 231/EN 213/214/312 Intro. to Journalism/Creative Writing- Fiction/Creative Writing-Poetry/Adv. Expository Writing (3)<br />
HU 301 Environmental Ethics (3)<br />
SM 117 Diversity <strong>of</strong> Life (4)<br />
SM 118 Cellular and Molecular Biology (4)<br />
SM 121 General Chemistry I (4)<br />
SM 122 General Chemistry II (4)<br />
SM 140 Environmental Science (4)<br />
SM 2__ 200 level Biology elective (3-4)<br />
SM 211 Investigating Biology (3)<br />
SM 261 Statistics (3)<br />
SM 3__/4__ 300/400 level Biology elective (3-4)<br />
SM 243/343 Biotopics (3)<br />
SM 311 Global Environmental Issues (3)<br />
SM 315 Applied Genetics and Evolution (4)<br />
SM 342 Principles <strong>of</strong> Ecology (3)<br />
Total Arts & Sciences Program Credits - 51<br />
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS - 51<br />
ELECTIVES<br />
Open Electives<br />
Course (Credits)<br />
100-400 level (13)<br />
300/400 level (17)<br />
Total Open Elective Credits - 31<br />
TOTAL ELECTIVE CREDITS - 31<br />
TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE – 120<br />
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