Biology - Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 40 units 1 | ||
| BIOLOGY 141 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 142 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 190 | BIOLOGY FORUM | 1 |
| BIOLOGY 251 | INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 257 | INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 446 | ORGANIC EVOLUTION | 4 |
| Select 0-3 units from: | 0-3 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY | ||
| Select at least 2 units from: | 2 | |
| BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY METHODS I | ||
| ECOLOGICAL FIELD METHODS | ||
| Select 0-6 units from: | 0-6 | |
| FIELD BOTANY | ||
| ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE IN NATIONAL PARKS | ||
| TRAVEL STUDY | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGY | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY | ||
or BIOLOGY 498R | INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH | |
| Select at least 3 units from: | 3 | |
| BIRDING IN SOUTHERN WISCONSIN | ||
| PLANT FORM AND FUNCTION | ||
| PLANT TAXONOMY | ||
| AQUATIC PLANT BIOLOGY | ||
| INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY | ||
| VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY | ||
| INTRODUCTORY ENTOMOLOGY | ||
| At least one course from: | 2-4 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE | ||
| BIRDING IN SOUTHERN WISCONSIN | ||
| COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY | ||
| PLANT FORM AND FUNCTION | ||
| PLANT TAXONOMY | ||
| CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | ||
| AQUATIC PLANT BIOLOGY | ||
| AQUATIC BIOLOGY | ||
| INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY | ||
| VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY | ||
| ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY | ||
| BIOINFORMATICS | ||
| INTRODUCTORY ENTOMOLOGY | ||
| WILDLIFE ECOLOGY | ||
| COMMUNITY ECOLOGY | ||
| Select additional units of Biology electives above 300 (except for BIOLOGY 303, BIOLOGY 493, BIOLOGY 498 and BIOLOGY 498R) to total 40 units in the major | 0 | |
| Total Units | 40 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique and Writing Requirements | ||
| BIOLOGY 303 | BIOSTATISTICS | 3-4 |
| or PSYCH 215 | BASIC STATISTICAL METHODS | |
| CHEM 102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 5 |
| CHEM 104 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 5 |
| Select one additional CHEM course 200+ | 2-5 | |
| Select one from: | 4-7 | |
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA and TRIGONOMETRY | ||
| PRECALCULUS | ||
| CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
| APPLIED CALCULUS SURVEY FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
| Select one from: | 3 | |
| WRITING IN BIOLOGY | ||
or PWP 371 | WRITING IN THE SCIENCES | |
| One of the following is highly recommended: | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I and PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II | ||
| PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I and PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II | ||
| Total Units | 22-29 | |
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An approved minor is required for this major.
Four-Year Plan: This four-year plan outlines a suggested curricular path for new students aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that this plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 1011 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 142 | 4 | BIOLOGY 142 | 5 |
| CORE 130 | 3 | CHEM 1022 | 5 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | PEGNRL 192 | 1 |
| BIOLOGY 141 | 5 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| CORE 140 or 120 | 3 | BIOLOGY 303 or PSYCH 215 | 3-4 |
| MATH 151 | 3 | BIOLOGY 251 | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 258 or 254 | 2 | BIOLOGY 315, 351, 353, 359, 375, 380, or 450 | 3 |
| CHEM 104 | 5 | Minor Course3 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 190 | 1 | CORE 110 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 257 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 16-17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| BIOLOGY 200 or PWP 371 | 3 | BIOLOGY 446 | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 253 (or 300+ Biology elective) | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Chem Course 200+ | 2-5 | Ecology, Evolution, Behavior Emphasis 300+ Elective | 2-4 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (DV) Course | 3 |
| 14-17 | 15-17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Biology 300+ Elective or Experiential Learning | 3 | Biology 300+ Elective or Experiential Learning | 3-5 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H) | 3 | Elective (SBS-E or SBS-S) | 3 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | Electives To Total 120 (If Needed) | 1-3 |
| 15 | 13-17 | ||
| Total Units: 120-130 | |||
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The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.
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By completing the requirements of the Biology major, students complete the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree requirements. Students who place out of precalculus will need to earn credit in an additional math or computer science course to satisfy the BS degree requirements. This program may also be completed as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in the College of Letters and Sciences, but will require additional coursework. The BA degree emphasizes preparation in the arts, world languages, humanities and social sciences.
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This program requires a minor. Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.
Four-Year Plans: This four-year plan outlines a suggested curricular path for new student aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that this plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion.
First Year: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Some Clubs that may be of particular intrest to students with a Biology major include: Gardening Club, GeoEnvi, Outdoor Adventure Club, Students Allied for a Green Earth
(SAGE), Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Club, and Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society.
Second Year: The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is a high-impact practice that gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and dive deeper into their field of interest.
Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Third Year: An internship provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.
Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.