BSc in
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BS) Lindenwood University
Introduction
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Lindenwood University.
The BS in biological sciences with an emphasis in ecology and evolution requires 64-66 credit hours. In addition to ecology and evolution, you will study areas like general and organic chemistry. You will also get to study topics like invertebrate zoology, vertebrate anatomy and physiology, field biology, and more.
Career Opportunities
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| Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
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Curriculum
Major Coursework
26 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- BSC 24000 Introduction to Biological Diversity
- BSC 24400 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
- BSC 24800 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
- BSC 28500 Methods and Writing for Biology
- BSC 40800 Genetics
- BSC 46400 Evolution
- BSC 46500 General Ecology
- BSC 48800 Genetics of Evolution
Additional Coursework
10-12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Choose one of the following two course sets:
Option 1
- MTH 17300 Survey of Calculus
- PHY 25100 Introductory Physics I
- PHY 25200 Introductory Physics II
or
Option 2
- MTH 27100 Calculus I
- MTH 27200 Calculus II
Chemistry and Mathematics Coursework
22 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CHM 23000 General Chemistry 1
- CHM 23100 General Chemistry 2
- CHM 23200 General Chemistry 3
- CHM 24100 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
- CHM 24200 General Chemistry 3 Laboratory
- CHM 36100 Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 36200 Organic Chemistry II
- MTH 24100 Statistics for Natural Science
Biological Sciences Elective Coursework
10 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- BSC 30200 Biometry I: Introduction to R
- BSC 32000 Plant Biology
- BSC 34100 Vertebrate Zoology
- BSC 35800 Parasitology
- BSC 36200 Advanced Environmental Biology
- BSC 36400 Entomology
- BSC 36600 Field Biology
- BSC 36800 Biology in Society
- BSC 48000 Independent Research
Students may use up to 6 credit hours of BSC 48000 for this requirement.
Alternatively, other 30000-level or above courses may be an accepted elective with prior approval by the department.
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Scholarships and Funding
Lindenwood offers a wide range of scholarships to support student success. 88% of Lindenwood undergraduates receive scholarships. Source: The National Center for Educational Statistics.