B.S. Biology Program Map
Environmental Biology
The BS in Biology with an Environmental Biology Concentration is designed to prepare students for post-graduate studies and careers in natural resource conservation, management, and research.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
45
Major Credit Hours
15
Elective Credit Hours
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
|
MATH 1111
College Algebra |
3 |
|
I: XIDS 2002
First-Year Seminar |
2 |
|
P: HIST 1111
Survey of World History/Civilization I |
3 |
|
BIOL 1107+ Lab
Principles of Biology I |
4 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101; required to earn C or higher.
- Complete MATH 1111; required to earn C or higher.
- Requirement for the major: complete BIOL 1110.
- Requirements for the major: complete BIOL 1107/1107L; required to earn C or higher.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
M: MATH 1113
Precalculus |
4 |
|
CHEM 1211 + Lab
Principles of Chemistry I |
4 |
|
BIOL 1108 + LAB
Principles of Biology II |
4 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102; required to earn C or higher.
- Requirements for the major: complete BIOL 1108/1108L; required to earn C or higher.
- Requirements for the major: complete CHEM 1211/1211L; required to earn C or higher.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 1110
Biological Diversity |
3 |
|
CHEM 1212 + Lab
Principles of Chemistry II |
4 |
|
T: MATH 1401
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
|
P: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
|
A: ART 1201
Introduction to Art |
3 |
Milestones:
- Requirements for the major: complete CHEM 1212/1212L; required to earn C or higher.
- Complete IMPACTS Area T2: MATH 1401 recommended for concentration.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
A: SPAN 1001
Elementary Spanish I |
3 |
|
CHEM 2411 + Lab
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
|
BIOL 3134
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4 |
|
BIOL 3168
Evolution and Ecology |
4 |
Milestones:
- Requirements for the major: complete CHEM 2411 /2411L; required to earn C or higher.
- Requirements for the major: complete BIOL 3134 and BIOL 3168.
- Requirements for the major: complete 2 DSW courses, one must be in Biology.
16 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 3/4000
Concentration Elective (Group 1) |
4 |
|
BIOL 3/4000
Concentration Elective (Group 2 with lab) |
4 |
|
T: GEOL 1121 + Lab
Exploring Earth |
4 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Milestones:
- Requirements for the concentration: complete two courses in both Group 1 and Group 2 of the Upper Level - Guided Electives.
- Requirements for the major: complete 2 DSW courses, one must be in Biology.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 3/4000
Concentration Elective (Group 1) |
4 |
|
BIOL 3/4000
Concentration Elective (Group 2) |
4 |
|
T: GEOG 1112 + LAB
Weather and Climate |
4 |
|
S: HIST 2111
US History I (to 1865) |
3 |
Milestone:
- Complete concentration requirement of > 21 Upper Level – Guided Elective credit hours.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 3/4000
Upper Level - Free Elective |
4 |
|
BIOL 3/4000
Upper Level - Free Elective |
4 |
|
BIOL 3/4000 |
4 |
| S: PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology |
3 |
Milestones:
- Requirement for the major: complete > 39 hours at 3/4000 level.
- Apply for graduation.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
I: COMM 1110
Public Speaking |
3 |
|
BIOL 4984 |
1 |
|
BIOL 3/4000 |
4 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete core.
- Complete BIOL 4984 required for all biology majors.
- Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 14 Spring Credit Hours = 29 Credit Hours
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Become familiar with the Library, Momentum Center, and Student Support Services that are available.
- Take Chemistry (CHEM 1211/1211L and CHEM 1212/1212L) and Biology (BIOL 2107/2107L, and 2108/2108L) Core IMPACTS Courses and BIOL 1110.
- Attend your First Semester Advising Appointment and meet with your Academic Advisor and Biology Mentor.
- Make an Academic Plan.
Middle Years:
- Complete Area F in sophomore year.
- Complete BIOL 3134, BIOL 3135 or 3234, and BIOL 3310 in sophomore year.
- Establish your academic and undergraduate research concentration and certificate options.
- Take required courses as they are offered.
- Finish Core IMPACTS.
- Stay connected with your Academic Advisor and Faculty Mentor and review your degree requirements to determine if you are on track to graduate.
Last Year:
- Complete your research/internships.
- Present your research at a research conference.
- Finish your degree requirements.
- Take BIOL 4984 (Senior Seminar).
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Meet Biology Faculty and learn about their research, and scholarship opportunities.
- Join a discipline-specific club (Biology Club, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club, Wildlife Club or Emerging Health Leaders).
- Connect with other Biology Majors.
Middle Years:
- Explore Internship and Faculty-Mentored Research opportunities in your sophomore and junior years.
- Volunteer for a leadership position in a biology club.
- Become an active participant and volunteer in the classroom, lab, field trips, and STEM outreach.
- Attend a scientific conference.
- Get involved in other clubs and professional societies related to your interests.
Last Year:
- Become a Biology Ambassador.
- Expand your professional network.
- Apply for internships in local industries/agencies or apply to graduate programs.
- Attend career fairs.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Learn to pay attention to and respect differing viewpoints and experiences in class.
- Participate in an academic, cultural, or social activity/event.
Middle Years:
- Dig deeper into study abroad opportunities.
- Learn a new language.
- Take part in cultural offerings on campus.
Last Year:
- Send your resume to one of our alumni.
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Do an internship or study abroad.
- Take some electives that fall outside your area or study.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Do volunteer work in your field.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
- Attend career fairs and events.
- Attend UWG sponsored events off-campus.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Year:
- Visit Career Services and attend a ‘resume-building’ workshop.
- Draft your resume and attend an interview workshop with Career Services.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
- Apply for Scholarships through the Scholarship Portal.
Last Year:
- Register for and complete standardized exams (e.g., MCAT, GRE, etc.) for professional and graduate school applications.
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with Career Services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Participate in a ‘mock’/practice interview.
- Apply for professional or graduate programs and/or career opportunities.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree may help you get work as the following:
- Agricultural/Food Scientist
- Biochemist
- Biological Technician
- Biology Teacher
- Conservation Biologist
- Environmental Scientist
- Geneticist
- Marine Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Wildlife Biologist
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