The Environmental Science Major at Cedarville University requires a minimum of 128 credit hours, made up of the following:
- 0–5 hours of proficiency requirements
- 39–42 hours of general education core requirements
- 79 hours of environmental science requirements including courses with prefixes "BIOA" or "ENVS" completed at Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies.
- 7–10 hours of general electives
Cedarville University is a sustaining partner with Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies. Because of this special relationship, Cedarville students have a unique opportunity to enroll in Au Sable Institute courses ; and, qualifying students may receive fellowships and financial aid from the Institute.
Required Coursework:
Elective Coursework:*
Category 1
| Course Number | Syllabus | Course Name | Credits |
|---|
| Select 2 or more courses from the following: |
(7 hours) |
| BIO 2210 |
|
Microbiology |
(4) |
| BIO 3300 |
|
Genetics |
(4) |
| BIO 3710 |
|
Biochemistry |
(4) |
| BIO 3410 |
|
Invertebrate Zoology |
(3) |
| BIO 3420 |
|
Vertebrate Zoology |
(3) |
| BIO 3520 |
|
Plant Taxonomy |
(3) |
| BIO 3610 |
|
Environ. Physiol. and Ecol. |
(4) |
| BIOA 3220 |
|
Aquatic Biology |
(4) |
Category 2
| Course Number | Syllabus | Course Name | Credits |
|---|
| Select 2 or more courses from the following: |
(8 hours) |
| BIO 3610 |
|
Environ. Physiol. & Ecol. |
(4) |
| BIO 4910 |
|
Environ. Biology Intern. |
(2) |
| BIOA 4710 |
|
Conservation Biology |
(4) |
| BIOA 4820 |
|
Restoration Ecology |
(4) |
| BIOA 4870 |
|
Forest Ecology |
(4) |
| BIOA Courses |
Additional Au Sable Institute
courses with advisor approval. |
| CHEM 2210 |
|
Analytical Chemistry I |
(3) |
| CHEM 3210 |
|
Environ.Chemistry
(or Au Sable course) |
(4) |
* BIOA indicates Au Sable Course