Biodiversity & Conservation
Biodiversity & Conservation
| Hours | 60 Credit Hours |
| MAP | Major Academic Plan |
Program Requirements
requirement 1 Complete 11 courses
requirement 2 Complete 2.0 hours from the following course(s)
Complete at least 2.0 credit hours. More may be taken if desired but will not count toward the major credits.
requirement 3 Complete 11.0 hours from the following course(s)
Biodiversity and conservation courses:
requirement 4 Complete 8.0 hours from the following course(s)
Elective courses - complete AT LEAST 8.0 hours. (Note: Either BIO 370 or PHIL 212R can be used to partially fulfill this requirement, but not both.)
requirement 5
Complete an exit interview.
Program Outcomes:
Broad Understanding of Biology
Students will use basic biological concepts, grounded in the foundational theories, to interpret relationships among living things and to analyze and solve biological problems, from the molecular to ecosystem level.
Tools and Skill Development
Students will be able to conduct basic conservation biology research.
Professional and Career Development
Students will demonstrate professionalism (e.g., scientific integrity, intellectual honesty) and competency (effective verbal and written communication, accurate knowledge base) required by employers or graduate school.