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Biological Science: Natural Sciences - Wildlife Biology



Credit Hours: 120


Requirements

Recommended Sequence of Courses

The recommended course sequences listed here are for marketing purposes only. Students should consult their academic adviser for course selection and degree progress.

FIRST YEAR
 

Descriptive Title of Course

Credits

 

Semester:

FALL

SPRING

  BIOL 113 (Nat Sci Lab Elective) 4  
  CHEM 105 4  
  ENG 101 3  
  FYS 101 2  
  ENG 050 1  
  BIOL 108/109¹   1
  BIOL 114   4
  CHEM 106   3
  ENG 102   3
  MATH 225 (Math Elective)   4
 

Total Semester Credits

14 15

Keystone Promise requirements First Year: 1. career planning and assessment workshop 2. Completion of the DISCOVER program 3. Preliminary development of a 4 year academic/career plan.

SECOND YEAR
  Descriptive Title of Course

Credits

 

Semester:

FALL SPRING
  BIOL 108/109¹ 1  
  CHEM 203 4  
  COMM 107 3  
  ENVT 210 3  
  ENVT 225 3  
  Health and Wellness Elective    
  Arts & Humanities (Area 1)²*   3
  BIOL 108/109¹   1
  CHEM 204   4
  Nat Science / Math Elective³   3
  PHSC 110   3
 

Total Semester Credits

11 14

Promise Requirements Second Year: 1. Bridge Experience 2. Completion of cover letter, resume, and mock interview through the Career Development Center.

THIRD YEAR
  Descriptive Title of Course

Credits

 

Semester:

FALL SPRING
  BIOL 214 (Envir Sus) 4  
  Ethics Elective 3  
  PHSC 201 3  
  S&B (Disp 1)(POSC 101 or 201 recommended) 3  
  A&H (Area 2 200 + level)²*   3
  BIOL 108/109¹   1
  BIOL 108/109¹   1
  ENVT 423 P Bridge   0
  MATH 205   3
  Natural Science / Math Elective³   3
 

Total Semester Credits

13 11

Promise Requirements Third Year: 1. Bridge Experience (e.g. community service, exhibit, internship, research project, study abroad or domestic off-campus experience, etc) reported by mentor/supervisor to the Career Development Center so it becomes part of the Keystone Promise record. SUMMER BETWEEN JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR: ENVT 423 - 240 HOUR INTERNSHIP (6 CREDITS) 

FOURTH YEAR
  Descriptive Title of Course

Credits

 

Semester:

FALL SPRING
  BIOL 108/109¹ 1  
  BIOL 215 3  
  BIOL 445 3  
  CHEM 215 4  
  MATH 314 3  
  Nat Science / Math Elective³ 3  
  BIOL 108/109¹   1
  BIOL 450 (Self Dir) Capstone   3
  Nat Science / Math Elective³   3
  Nat Science / Math Elective³   3
  S & B (Disp 2 200 + Level)²*   3
 

Total Semester Credits

18 13

Promise Requirements Fourth Year: 1. Capstone Experience fulfills the final step (e.g. final resume approval, portfolio development, etc.). Mentor or supervisor must report the project to the Career Development Center.

Free Elective: Sufficient free electives must be taken to ensure the student has earned a minimum of120 credits for graduation.

Footnotes:

¹Student must successfully complete a minimum pf (5) Field Biology Courses. BIOL 109C is recommended.

²Please refer to page 61 in the catalog for a list of courses fulfilling the requirements.

³Natural Science / Math Electives: BIOL 130, BIOL 211, BIOL 225A, BIOL 225D, BIOL 310, BIOL 315, BIOL 326, BIOL 328, BIOL 335, BIOL 355, CHEM 320, ENVT 211, ENVT 305, ENVT 325, ENVT 328, ENVT 440, MATH 230, PHSC 205, PHYS 200, PHYS 205.

* To fulfill the Institutional Perspectives: refer to page 65 in the catalog..

Students must either take or test our of ENGL 050: Critical and Analytical Reading, in their first semester at Keystone College. The credits and quality points earned are included in student averages; however, these credits do not count toward fulfilling graduation requirements.