2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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Pre-engineering students must complete at least 24 units while at Birmingham-Southern
College, at most two of which can be Exploration terms. Students must also complete
their engineering degree at the ABET institution in order to receive their degree from
Birmingham-Southern College. Students who do not complete the degree requirements at
the ABET institution will not receive a degree from Birmingham-Southern College
unless they return and complete the requirements for another major as well as the
remaining graduation requirements.
The degree from the ABET institution must be in a major approved by a pre-engineering
advisor prior to the student transferring to the ABET institution.
Dual Degree in Environmental Studies
William G. Holt III, Advisor
Students who participate in this dual degree program attend Birmingham-Southern
College for a portion of their degree with completion achieved at Duke University. After
successfully completing the first year of study at Duke University, students are awarded a
bachelor’s degree from Birmingham-Southern College. Upon successful completion of
the Duke University program, students are awarded either a Master of Forestry (M.F.) or
Master of Environmental Management (M.E.M.) degree. While at Birmingham-Southern
College, students in the dual degree program major in either biology/environmental
studies or chemistry/environmental studies.
Biology/Environmental Studies (11-12 units):
BI 125
BI 115
BI 215
BI 225
BI 411
BI 499
CH 111 and CH 112, or CH 149
four biology electives (excluding BI 298, BI 398, or BI 498), two of which must be at
the 400 level
Additional courses (with a grade of “B+” or better) are required for admission to Duke
University:
EC 202
MA 207
MA 231
Chemistry/Environmental Studies (9-10 units):
CH 111 and CH 112, or CH 149
CH 211
CH 212
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024