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    Mar 16, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Ecology and Biodiversity Major, Ecology and Field Biology Concentration: 4-Year Map


Ecology and Biodiversity Major  

Four Years (8 semesters) - Map to Graduation:

Fall First Year Credits   Spring First Year Credits
FLC 100   1   BIO 113   4
BIO 106   4   CHEM 151  (SC1) 4
CHEM 150  (SC1) 4   MATH 132 * (MA1) 3
MATH 113 * (MA1) 3   COMP 150 * (CO1) 3
LAC course 3      
TOTAL 15   TOTAL 14
         
Fall Sophomore Year Credits   Spring Sophomore Year Credits
BIO 245    4   BIO 260   4
One CO2 course 3   GEOG 310  or LAC course 3-4
LAC course or Physical Science course 3-4   LAC course or Physical Science course 3-4
LAC course or GEOG 310   3-4   LAC course 3
Free elective 0-3      
TOTAL 15-18   TOTAL 13-15
         
Fall Junior Year Credits   Spring Junior Year Credits
Field Methods or Concentration Elective 4   BIO 496 ** 3
Concentration Elective with lab 4   Concentration Elective with lab 4
One AH or HI or SS course or GEOG 310   3-4   Concentration Elective with lab 4
Free elective 3   Free elective 3
TOTAL 14-15   TOTAL 14
         
Fall Senior Year Credits   Spring Senior Year Credits
BIO 497 ** 3   Concentration Elective 3-4
Field Methods or Concentration Elective  3   Free elective 3
Free elective (upper division) 3   Free elective 3
Free elective (upper division) 3   Free elective 3
Free elective (upper division) 3      
TOTAL 15   TOTAL 12-13

 

Note: *This map assumes student has MATH 113  and MATH 132  placement in Mathematics and COMP 150  placement in Composition.  Students with different placements must work with advisors to adjust the map.

Note: **BIO 496  and BIO 497  need to be taken in consecutive semesters.  This sequence may also be taken between the Spring Junior Year and Fall Senior year. 

Note: This map is a suggested course sequence.  Please consult your academic advisor for alternate sequencing.

Note: Course choices may affect the number of free electives needed.  In addition to major and LAC requirements, complete enough free electives to reach at least 120 total credits, including a minimum of 36 upper-division (300- and 400-level) credits.

Note: Students must earn 30 credits by the end of Year 1 to be classified as a Sophomore, 60 credits by the end of Year 2 to be a Junior, and 90 credits by the end of Year 3 to be a Senior.  To meet these thresholds, some students may need to take additional credits beyond the suggested course sequence.