Ecology/Environmental Science

29 to 31 additional credits to the

Biology Program Core Credits

In addition to the core courses, the students choosing the ecology/environmental science concentration will complete the following requirements:

BI 310, 311 Ecology and Lab

BI 320 Evolution

BI 360, 361 Microbiology and Lab

OR

BI 365, 366 Microbial Ecology and Lab

BI 418, 419 Limnology and Lab

CH 220, 221 Earth Science and Lab

Students will then choose three courses from the following list of electives:

BI 315, 316 Plant Ecology and Lab

BI 322 Animal Behavior

BI 330, 331 Comparative Anatomy and Lab

BI 340, 341 Parasitology and Lab

BI 440, 441 Ornithology and Lab

CH 308 Environmental Chemistry

CH 310/311 Quantitative Analysis

SUMMER LABORATORY RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS

Notre Dame College is located in an area known for its major research universities and hospitals. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for summer research work in these facilities. These experiences provide the student with additional learning opportunities, work experience, summer employment, career exploration possibilities, and, in some circumstances, academic credit from Notre Dame College.