Biology - Marine Biology and Freshwater Ecology Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 2 | ||
| BIOLOGY 141 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 142 | INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 190 | BIOLOGY FORUM | 1 |
| BIOLOGY 251 | INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 257 | INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 258 | ECOLOGICAL FIELD METHODS | 2 |
| BIOLOGY 370 | AQUATIC BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 457 | WILDLIFE ECOLOGY | 4 |
| or BIOLOGY 459 | COMMUNITY ECOLOGY | |
| Organismal Course Elective - select one of the following: | 3 | |
| COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY | ||
| ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY | ||
| THE PLANT KINGDOM | ||
| PLANT TAXONOMY | ||
| AQUATIC PLANT BIOLOGY | ||
| INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY | ||
| VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY | ||
| INTRODUCTORY ENTOMOLOGY | ||
| Chemistry Elective - select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - I | ||
| INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | ||
| QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | ||
| Biology Elective - select at least one of the following: | 3 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY | ||
| INTERMEDIATE DATA SCIENCE | ||
| COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY | ||
| THE PLANT KINGDOM | ||
| PLANT TAXONOMY | ||
| CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | ||
| AQUATIC PLANT BIOLOGY | ||
| INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY | ||
| VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED AND MULTIVARIATE DATA ANALYSIS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES | ||
| ANIMAL BEHAVIOR | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY | ||
| ORGANIC EVOLUTION | ||
| BIOINFORMATICS | ||
| INTRODUCTORY ENTOMOLOGY | ||
| WILDLIFE ECOLOGY | ||
| COMMUNITY ECOLOGY | ||
| Breadth Elective - select one of the following: | 3 | |
| GIS I: MAPPING OUR WORLD | ||
| WATER RESOURCES | ||
| RIVERS AND FLOODS | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF OCEANOGRAPHY | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - I | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - II | ||
| INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO GREEN CHEMISTRY | ||
| QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY OF MACROMOLECULES | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY OF METABOLISM AND SIGNALING | ||
| Select Biology or Deakin courses, numbered above 300, except for BIOLOGY 303, to total 54 units in the major. | 14 | |
| Satisfaction of this emphasis requires two semesters of study at Deakin University in Australia | ||
| Total Units | 54 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Unique and Writing Requirements | ||
| BIOLOGY 303 | BIOSTATISTICS | 3-4 |
| or PSYCH 215 | BASIC STATISTICAL METHODS | |
| CHEM 102 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 5 |
| CHEM 104 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 5 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| WRITING IN BIOLOGY | ||
or PWP 371 | WRITING IN THE SCIENCES | |
| Select one of the following | 5-7 | |
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA and TRIGONOMETRY | ||
or MATH 152 | PRECALCULUS | |
or MATH 243 | CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
or MATH 250 | APPLIED CALCULUS SURVEY FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| Total Units | 21-24 | |
- 1
Typically these credits will consist of transfer credits from Deakin including Marine Biology and Water Quality which are required.
- 2
No minor is required.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 142 | 4 | BIOLOGY 141 | 5 |
| CHEM 102 | 5 | CHEM 104 | 5 |
| CORE 130 | 3 | MATH 151 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | PEGNRL 192 | 1 |
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| BIOLOGY 142 | 5 | BIOLOGY 257 | 3 |
| Chemistry Course Elective | 3 | BIOLOGY 258 | 2 |
| CORE 140 or 120 | 3 | BIOLOGY 251 | 4 |
| U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course (DV) | 3 | BIOLOGY 200 or PWP 371 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | CORE 110 | 3 |
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Biology Organismal Course Elective | 3 | BIOLOGY 457 or 459 | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 370 | 4 | Biology Course Elective | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 190 | 1 | Breadth Course Elective | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 303 or PSYCH 215 | 3-4 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| 14-15 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Additional Units Of Biology Completed At Deakin University | 12 | Additional Units Of Biology Completed At Deakin University | 12 |
| 12 | 12 | ||
| Total Units: 119-120 | |||
The curriculum in the biology major is somewhat flexible in that there are some required sequences and it allows students to move through other coursework in many ways. This four-year plan illustrates one possible path a student could take to complete a degree in four years. This is not an official document and is not the only way that a biology degree can be completed in four years. Current students should refer to their individual degree audit for specific graduation requirements. Courses in bold indicate major-based coursework that is completed in the first year.
Notes: The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on exam scores (ACT or SAT sub-scores, or UW System placement exam). This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to provide test scores prior to attending a Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration). Students who are not able to take Biology 141 in the first semester due to math placement may need to take summer coursework to stay on track to graduate in four years. The Marine Biology and Freshwater Ecology major requires a year of study abroad at Deakin University in Australia. A 2.75 cumulative GPA is required for acceptance to the Deakin program. Opportunities: Joining a university-sponsored club and actively participating is strongly encouraged. Involvement in a club or activity will help you develop interpersonal skills, give you the opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills, and adds to your resume. Some clubs that may be of particular interest to students with a Biology major include: Gardening Club, GeoEnvi, Outdoor Adventure Club, Students Allied for a Green Earth (SAGE), Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Club, and Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society.
Notes: By completing the requirements of the Biology major, students complete the Bachelor of Science degree requirements. Students who place out of precalculus will need to earn credit in an additional math or computer science course to satisfy the BS degree requirements. Opportunities: While at UW-Whitewater, students take courses that focus on various aspects in the fields of Ecology, including Aquatic Ecology, Organismal Biology, and Evolution. Much like the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior emphasis, many of the associated courses have indoor or outdoor laboratory components, which focus on the applied aspects of this profession. All students are required to take a Field Methods In Ecology course, which is team taught by Ecology Faculty and exposes students to various techniques used in ecological work. Available courses include Aquatic Toxicology, Water Resource Management and advanced Ecology courses. Students in this emphasis are not required to have a minor, as additional coursework is completed at Deakin University.
Opportunities: Undergraduate research is highly recommended for students who have an interest in attending graduate school in the future. Completing a directed research project with a faculty mentor has many benefits: it develops a student’s critical thinking and writing abilities; signals to graduate school programs that a student is prepared for independent research of their own; and it can provide a student with financial support since many undergraduate research opportunities are paid. Planning for the senior year at Deakin University in Warrnambool, Australia begins in the junior year. Students must meet with the program coordinator early in their final semester at UW-Whitewater to begin preparations for study at Deakin. LSINDP 399: Career Information in Letters and Sciences is a 1-credit course that focuses on: career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; developing a networking strategy; and planning for a successful post-graduation transition.
Notes: The bulk of the marine-oriented coursework in this program is completed at Deakin. In both semesters, students choose four elective classes (3 credit each) from topics such as: Marine and Coastal Ecosystems, Marine Pollution, Marine Ecotoxicology, Marine Invertebrates, Marine Botany, Marine Vertebrates, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Marine Environments. Planning for Graduation: Students are encouraged to apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date. Information about commencement is on the Registrar’s Office website (http://www.uww.edu/registrar/graduation) and the application for graduation is available to students in the WINS Student Information System.