Plan of Study
Biology, Fisheries & Wildlife Emphasis - Bachelor of Science
College of Science & Health Professions, Department of Biology
Biology is the study of living organisms and their interactions. As there are many different ways to study living organisms, there are many fields of study within biology such as anatomy, biochemistry, botany, cell biology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, and zoology. The department offers courses in all of these areas, permitting students to select courses that will best suit their interests and career goals.
With so much rapid change in biology the career opportunities are excellent. Many of our students go on to pursue further education and higher degrees in Biological Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, and Veterinary Medicine. Others enter the job market directly as junior high and high school teachers, laboratory technicians, and park rangers.
An Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree earned from Eastern Oklahoma State College waives the general education requirements with the exception of pre-requisites of the major. All students must have demonstrated English Proficiency to graduate.
Note: The following are required pre-requisite courses for the Biology, Fisheries and Wildlife Emphasis Major and it is suggested/recommended that you incorporate them into the pursuit of your associate’s degree.
- MATH 1513 College Algebra
- BIOL 1404 Plant Biology
- ZOOL 1604 Animal Biology
- CHEM 1315 General College Chemistry I
- CHEM 1415 General College Chemistry II
NSU Course Sequence
Semester 1 (Fall)
COURSE
PREFIX |
NUMBERS/HOURS |
COURSE |
| BIOL |
3114 |
Genetics |
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Statistic Course |
| BIOL |
4554 |
Limnology |
| ZOOL |
3304 |
Gen. Animal Physiology |
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*** |
Semester 2 (Spring)
COURSE
PREFIX |
NUMBERS/HOURS |
COURSE |
| BIOL |
3524 |
Ecology |
| |
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Botany - 3 hours |
| ENGL |
3083 |
Technical Writing |
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*** |
Semester 3 (Fall)
COURSE
PREFIX |
NUMBERS/HOURS |
COURSE |
| BIOL |
3124 |
Cell Biology |
| ZOOL |
4324 |
Principles of Fisheries & Wildlife Management |
| |
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Geology - 3 hours |
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Botany - 3 hours |
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*** |
Semester 4 (Spring)
COURSE
PREFIX |
NUMBERS/HOURS |
COURSE |
| BIOL |
4621 |
Senior Seminar |
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*** |
*** Select:
- Two courses from ZOOL 3114, ZOOL 3244, ZOOL 3554, ZOOL 4234, or ZOOL 4264
- Two courses from BIOL 4522, BIOL 4562, OR ZOOL 3252
- One course from ZOOL 3214, ZOOL 3414, OR ZOOL 4414
Blocks of courses are sequenced and it is suggested that you adhere to the blocks outlined above to complete your graduation on the appropriate time frame. Any deviation of the block sequences may result in additional semesters of enrollment at NSU.
All students should refer to the NSU General Degree Regulations as listed in the Northeastern State University catalog.