Ecology & Conservation Biology, B.S.

Major Code: 6010

University Core (Total Listed 42-44)

For a full list of courses see University Core (Bachelor’s) .

Support Courses: 0-6 Minimum Required Hours

Students majoring in Biology are encouraged to complete the following courses in high school.

Two years of high school algebra OR

MATH 1453 - Applied Algebra OR
MATH 1513 - College Algebra
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required for either MATH 1453 or MATH 1513 .

Upon completion of the above courses, corresponding university core requirements will be satisfied. (These courses are required for this major regardless of previous degrees conferred.)

Major Requirements

Ecology & Conservation Biology: 68 Minimum Required Hours

Biology Core (required of all degree candidates): 18 Credit Hours

Required courses:

Mathematics: 6 Credit Hours

Required courses:

Chemistry: 10 Credit Hours

Required courses:

Electives: 34 Credit Hours

Selected from the following:

Notes

** At least five courses taken for the B.S. in Biology must be BIO courses with a lab. These courses include the three lab courses required as part of the core: BIO 1224 Biology for Majors: Diversity , BIO 2211 Cell Biology Laboratory , and BIO 3054 Microbiology for Majors And Laboratory .

*To enroll in a Capstone Experience, students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours. This 0 credit hour course is designed to be taken in conjunction with a capstone experience. Capstone experiences may include the following courses or special projects in biology. Special projects include but are not limited to independent research, service learning, professional school applications, or other equivalent experiences as approved by the Capstone Coordinator. Approval of the Capstone Coordinator is required before starting any capstone experience. A reflective writing piece, which must receive a passing score, will be required for all capstones.

A maximum of 2 credit hours of the courses listed above, whether taken in conjunction with the capstone experience or not, will apply to the 68 credit hours required in the major except when BIO 4012 Introduction to Biological Research is chosen. If BIO 4012 Introduction to Biological Research or BIO 4582 Integrative Biology is chosen as the capstone experience, an additional 2 credit hours may be taken.

Electives to bring total to: 124 Minimum Required Hours

Minimum Grade Requirements

Average in (a) all college course work, (b) course work at UCO, and (c) major courses: 2.00
A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in all courses in the major to count toward meeting degree requirements.