Environmental Conservation Biology - B.S.
Kent, USA
DURATION
4 Years
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PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Environmental Conservation Biology - B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Conservation Biology is designed for students interested in a career in the environmental sciences. This program provides an interdisciplinary education in biology and the supporting fields of geology, geography and chemistry. Environmental and conservation biologists work to sustainably manage or restore ecosystems, develop and implement environmental policies, or conduct research on how ecological processes affect biological diversity.
Potential careers for graduates include wildlife ecologists, environmental educators, forest managers, environmental consultants and personnel at public environmental regulatory or land use planning agencies. The Department of Biological Sciences has several mechanisms to help students prepare for their future careers.
The Environmental and Conservation Biology major comprises the following concentrations:
- The Conservation Biology concentration provides a strong background in applied ecology, restoration ecology and habitat management strategies used to sustain biological diversity.
- The Environmental Policy and Management concentration provides opportunities to learn about the development and implementation of habitat management methods and public policies that promote the sustainable use of natural resources and address environmental problems.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university's website for more information.
Curriculum
Conservation Biology Concentration
Semester One
- Biological Diversity (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry I (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
- Biological Foundations (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry II (KBS)
- General Chemistry II Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Requirement
General Electives
Semester Three
- General Ecology
- Basic Organic Chemistry I
- Basic Organic Chemistry II or Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (ELR)
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Four
- Elements of Genetics or Basic Organic Chemistry II or Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (ELR)
- Geographic Information Science
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (KMCR)
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Five
- Conservation Biology (ELR) or Statistical Methods in Geography or Scientific Methods in Geology
- How the Earth Works (KBS)
- How the Earth Works Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
Foreign Language
Semester Six
- Writing in the Biological Sciences (WIC)
Concentration Elective
Geography Elective
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Seven
- Evolution
Concentration Electives
Geography Elective
Geology Elective
Geology Elective
Semester Eight
Concentration Electives
Geology Elective
General Elective
Environmental Policy and Management Concentration
Semester One
- Biological Diversity (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry I (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
- Biological Foundations (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry II (KBS)
- General Chemistry II Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- General Ecology
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (KMCR)
Economics, Policies, Resources Elective
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Four
- Elements of Genetics
- Environmental Biology and Management
- Geographic Information Science
Economics, Policies, Resources Elective
General Elective
Semester Five
- How the Earth Works (KBS)
- How the Earth Works Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB) or Statistical Methods in Geography or Scientific Methods in Geology
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Six
- Writing in the Biological Sciences (WIC)
Concentration Electives
Geography Elective
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Seven
- Evolution
Concentration Electives
Geography Elective
Geology Elective
Semester Eight
Concentration Electives
Geology Elective
General Electives
Program Outcome
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental biological principles.
- Acquire fundamental skills necessary for laboratory and field investigations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of proper experimental design, analysis of biological data and communication of research results.
- Demonstrate a greater knowledge and appreciation of the role that biology plays in societal issues, such as those related to the environment, biodiversity, ethics, human health and disease.
Program Tuition Fee
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