Biology Major: Aquatic Science Concentration - Bachelor of Arts (BA)
(All colleges, excluding teacher certification programs)
39 credits (62-65 total credits including CHM and MTH requirements)
Each student must have a minimum of three 400 level BIO credits (excluding BIO 450, 479, 489, 491, 495, and 499) to fulfill requirements of the major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| Core | ||
| BIO 105 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIO 203 | Organismal Biology | 4 |
| BIO 291 | Advancing Biological Science | 2 |
| BIO 306 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 307 | Ecology | 3 |
| BIO 315 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| or MIC 230 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | |
| BIO 341 | Limnology | 3 |
| BIO 447 | Standard Methods/Quality Assurance Water Analyses | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Select eight credits of electives from List I. Remaining four credits may come from List I or List II (up to two credits of BIO 499 may count). | ||
| List I electives: | ||
| Aquatic and Wetland Vascular Plants | ||
| Freshwater Invertebrate Zoology | ||
| Ichthyology | ||
| Aquatic Toxicology | ||
| River Navigation and Sampling Techniques | ||
| Stream and Watershed Ecology | ||
| Aquatic and Soil Chemistry | ||
| River Systems | ||
| Aquatic Microbial Ecology | ||
| List II electives: | ||
| Introductory Plant Identification | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Ornithology | ||
| Plant Systematics and Evolution | ||
| Parasitology | ||
| Mycology | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Ecology | ||
| Applied Mycology | ||
| Comparative Vertebrate Endocrinology | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Entomology | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Comparative Animal Physiology | ||
| Marine Biology | ||
| Ecosystem Ecology | ||
| Independent Research (up to two credits) | ||
| Chemistry requirement | ||
| Select a minimum of 15 chemistry credits, including: | 15 | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
And one of the following organic chemistry options: | ||
Option A (5 credits) 1 | ||
| Fundamental Organic Chemistry and Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
Option B (7 credits) | ||
| Organic Chemistry Theory I and Organic Chemistry Theory II and Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
Option C (8 credits) | ||
| Organic Chemistry Theory I and Organic Chemistry Theory II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Math requirement | ||
| Select eight credits of mathematics including the following: | 8 | |
| Elementary Statistics | ||
or MTH 265 | Mathematical Models in Biology | |
| Applied Calculus | ||
or MTH 207 | Calculus I | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
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This is the recommended option for most biology majors, but students should consult with their biology advisor before enrolling.
All students must complete the general education, college core, major/minor, and university degree requirements in order to qualify for a degree. The easiest way to track all of these requirements is to refer to the Advisement Report (AR) found in the Student Information System (WINGS) Student Center. All enrolled students have access to the AR.
College of Science and Health (CSH) Bachelor of Arts core requirements
B.S. and B.A. students graduating from the College of Science & Health are required to take:
- two MTH/STAT courses or one MTH/STAT course and one CS course from the General Education: Quantitative Reasoning Category (GEN ED 1004); and
- two courses selected from the General Education: Experiential Science Category (GEN ED 1008) and/or from
BIO 203, BIO 304, BIO 210, CHM 104, GEO 221, GEO 222, PHY 104 or PHY 204. One of the two courses must be from a department outside of the student’s major department.
Notes: Mathematics courses can be pairs, i.e. MTH 150 and MTH 151.
For the Bachelor of Arts degree, in addition to all other College of Science and Health core requirements, students must complete a major from the college and proficiency in a world language at the 202-level or demonstrate English language proficiency for non-native speakers of English. Contact the CSH Dean's Office for eligibility and regulations.
Students must also complete one of the following options. It is recommended that courses are selected in consultation with your advisor.
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Complete a minor in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities/School of Visual and Performing Arts; or
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Complete two certificates in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities/School of Visual and Performing Arts with at least 12 combined credits at the 300/400 level; or
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Complete an individualized option, consisting of 15 credits.
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These courses must be from the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities/School of Visual and Performing Arts.
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At least 9 credits must be earned at the 300/400 level.
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General education courses may apply provided they are not being used to fulfill minimum general education requirements.
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Internship credits may not count toward the individualized option.
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Baccalaureate degree requirements
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degrees must accomplish the following:
- Fulfill the general education requirements.
- Complete at least one ethnic studies (diversity) course.
- Complete the courses prescribed by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for the degree desired in the respective school or college.
- Earn a minimum of 120 semester credits with at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA.1, 2
- At least 40 credits must be earned in 300/400 level courses. Transfer courses earned or transferred at the 300/400 level apply to this requirement.
- Complete major and minor requirements with at least a 2.00 GPA1, 2 in each major and minor (and concentration or emphasis, if selected).
- A minimum of 30 semester credits in residence at UWL is required for graduation. (See undergraduate resident requirement.)
- Submit an application for graduation via the "Submit Intent to Graduate" link in the WINGS Student Center as soon as the student has registered for his or her final semester or summer term in residence. December and winter intersession graduates should apply by May 1. May and summer graduates should apply by December 1.
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Grade point average requirements for some programs will be considerably higher than 2.00. Re-entering students may be required to earn credits in excess of the 120 needed for graduation in any curriculum in order to replace credits earned in courses in which the content has changed substantially in recent years. Each case will be judged on its own merit.
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The grade point average recorded at the time the degree is awarded will not be affected by future enrollment.
No degree will be awarded unless all requirements are fulfilled and recorded within 30 days after the official ending date of each term.
Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). Also, this sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan, and some courses may not be offered every term. Review the course descriptions or the class timetable for course offering information.
The sample degree plans represented in this catalog are intended for first-year students entering UWL in the fall term. Students should use the Advisement Report (AR) in WINGS and work closely with their faculty advisor(s) and college dean’s office to ensure declaration and completion of all requirements in a timely manner.
General Education Program
The general education curriculum (Gen Ed) is the common educational experience for all undergraduates at UWL. Sample degree plans include Gen Ed placeholders to ensure completion of the general education requirements. Courses may be rearranged to fit the needs or recommendations of the student’s program of study. Gen Ed courses may be taken during winter term (January between the semesters) and summer to reduce the course load during regular terms (fall and spring). Students should consult with their advisor and/or the college academic services director in their college/school for assistance with course and schedule planning. Refer to the general education requirements for more specific details.
At least 40 credits of the 120 credits required must be earned at the 300/400-level.
Note: New students and transfer students with less than 12 credits earned are required to take FYS 100 First-Year Seminar (3 cr.) during one of their first two semesters at UWL.
This sample degree plan does not establish a contractual agreement. It identifies the minimum requirements a student must successfully complete, to qualify for a degree, in a format intended to assist the student in planning their academic career. Actual degree plans may differ.
| Year 1 | |||
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| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIO 105 (Gen Ed 1008 Experiential Science) | 4 | BIO 203 | 4 |
| CST 110 (Gen Ed 1003 Spoken Literacy) | 3 | CHM 103 (CSH Core - Gen Ed Experiential Science not BIO) | 5 |
| MTH 207 or 175 (Gen Ed 1004 Quantitative Reasoning) | 4 | ENG 110 (Gen Ed 1002 Written Literacy) | 3 |
| FYS 100 (Gen Ed 1001 First-Year Seminar) | 3 | Gen Ed 1009 Social and Behavioral Studies | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 145 or MTH 265 (CSH Core) | 4 | BIO 291 | 2 |
| BIO 307 | 3 | CHM 300 | 4 |
| CHM 104 | 5 | CHM 302 | 1 |
| Gen Ed 1007 Arts and Aesthetics | 2 | Gen Ed 1005 Ethnic Diversity | 3 |
| Gen Ed 1012 Planet That Sustains Us | 3 | ||
| Gen Ed 1013 Cultures of Our World (202-Level Language CSH BA Core) | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIO 341 | 3 | BIO 315 or MIC 230 | 4 |
| BIO 306 | 4 | BIO 447 | 3 |
| CHM 301 | 5 | BIO Elective (List I) | 3 |
| Gen Ed 1010 Stories We Tell | 3 | Gen Ed 1007 Arts and Aesthetics | 2 |
| CSH Core (300/400 CASSH elec) or CASSH Minor | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIO Elective (List I) | 3 | BIO Elective (List I or II) | 4 |
| BIO Elective (List I) | 3 | CSH Core (300/400 CASSH elec) or CASSH Minor | 3 |
| CSH Core (300/400 CASSH elec) or CASSH Minor | 3 | CSH Core or CASSH Minor1 | 3 |
| CSH Core or CASSH Minor1 | 3 | Gen Ed 1011 Pasts That Define Us | 3 |
| Gen Ed 1006 Mind and Body | 3 | University Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
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See CSH BA Core Requirements for information on completing the individualized option. 300/400 requirements for graduation may be impacted.