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	2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [OFFICIAL CATALOG] 																	 
	    Biology, Ecology & Organismal Concentration, B.S.
				
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				This concentration is designed to prepare students interested in ecology, conservation, and organismal biology for entry into graduate programs, employment in governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, or positions requiring an integrating organismal and ecological background. This program’s students have a broad background and enough upper-level courses to build depth in knowledge and skills. The program provides sufficient flexibility that students can tailor their programs to specific needs 
General: 120 minimum total hours, including 45 hours of upper-level courses (3000-4000 level), and 30 hours in residence 
			 
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		First-Year Colloquium (0-3 hours)
 University Core (35 hours)
 Unrestricted General Electives
 Remaining hours, if any, to reach 120 minimum total hours, 45 hours of upper-level courses (3000-4000 level), or 30 hours in residence. Basic Foundation Courses(23 hours)
 Elective Courses (17 hours)*
 Additional Requirements (21 hours)
  - 8 hours of freshman chemistry  
  - 4 hours of organic chemistry  
  - 6 hours of physics  
  - 3 hours of computer science or statistics  
       No minor required  													 | 
												 
											 
	
  
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