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Preprofessional Health Studies non-degree programs are offered in Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Prereha-bilitation Sciences, and Preveterinary Medicine. A bachelor's degree can be obtained by fulfilling additional requirements specified by the University.
The undergraduate academic programs include Agricultural and Applied Economics with a Community and Economic Development Concentration; Agricultural Education; Agricultural Mechanization and Business; Animal and Veterinary Sciences with concentrations in Animal Agribusiness, Equine Business, and Preveterinary and Science; Biochemistry; Biological Sciences; Biosystems Engineering; Environmental and Natural Resources with concentrations in Conservation Biology, Natural Resource and Economic Policy, and Natural Resources Management; Food Science with concentrations in Food Science and Technology and Nutrition and Dietetics; Forest Resource Management; Genetics; Horticulture; Microbiology with a Biomedicine Concentration; Packaging Science; Turfgrass; and Wildlife and Fisheries Biology.
Minors are available to students who wish to broaden their educational
background and enhance their expertise. (Acceptable minors are listed below.)
Employment opportunities for graduates in Agricultural and Applied Economics are many and diverse. Private sector opportunities include agricultural production, banking, finance, marketing, and public relations. Public sector opportunities include national/local organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and cooperative extension services. Graduates have also begun businesses or returned to family-owned businesses. This major also provides an excellent background for professional or graduate study in several disciplines.
Students in the Agricultural and Applied Economics curriculum take a basic set of courses during the freshman and sophomore years. During the junior and senior years, students concentrate in one of five emphasis areas: Agricultural Business, Economics, International Trade and Development, Production, and Real Estate. Students should select an emphasis area by the end of the sophomore year.
3 - AP EC 205 Agriculture and Society
2 - C U 101 University Success Skills
3 - COMM 150 Intro. to Human Communication
3 - MTHSC 102 Intro. to Mathematical Analysis
4 - Natural Science Requirement1
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - AP EC 202 Agricultural Economics
3 - CP SC 120 Intro. to Information Technology
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
3 - EX ST 222 Statistics in Everyday Life
3 - PHIL 103 Introduction to Ethics
15 Total
3 - ACCT 201 Financial Accounting Concepts
3 - AP EC 308 Quantitative Applied Economics
3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking
3 - ECON 212 Principles of Macroeconomics
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement1
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - ACCT 202 Managerial Accounting Concepts
3 - AP EC 302 Economics of Farm Management
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
3 - SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
3 - Agriculture or Business Requirement2
15 Total
3 - AP EC 309 Econ. of Agricultural Marketing
3 - ECON (MGT) 306 Managerial Economics or
3 - ECON 314 Intermediate Microeconomics3 - ENLG 304 Business Writing or
3- ENGL 314 Technical Writing3 - MGT 301 Principles of Management
3 - MKT 301 Principles of Marketing
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - AP EC 319 Agribusiness Management
3 - AP EC 421 Globalization or
3 - AP EC 460 Agricultural Finance3 - C R D 335 Leadership in Org. and Comm.
3 - COMM 350 Small Group and Team Comm. or
3 - COMM 364 Organizational Comm. or3 - ECON 302 Money and Banking or3 - COMM 367 Negotiations Communication
3 - ECON 315 Intermed. Macroeconomics15 Total
3 - AP EC 402 Production Economics
3 - AP EC 452 Agricultural Policy
3 - CSENV (AP EC) 426 Cropping Syst. Analysis
3 - EX ST 462 Statistics Applied to Economics
3 - MGT 307 Personnel Management
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - AP EC 456 Prices
3 - LAW 312 Commercial Law or
3 - LAW 322 Legal Environment of Business8 - Agriculture or Business Requirement2
1 - Elective
15 Total
120 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements.
2See advisor.
Associations between natural resources and social, economic, and political
institutions are investigated. The Community and Economic Development program
provides the conceptual, analytical, and pragmatic qualifications to succeed
as economic development specialists. Students receive practical training,
and internships are available to complement coursework.
3 - CP SC 120 Intro. to Information Technology
3 - MTHSC 102 Intro. to Mathematical Analysis
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement1
3 - Science and Tech. in Society Requirement1
3 - Social Science Requirement2
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - ACCT 201 Financial Accounting Concepts
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
4 - Natural Science Requirement1
5 - Elective
15 Total
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement1
3 - Microeconomics Requirement3
3 - Oral Communication Requirement1
3 - Elective
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - C R D 357 Natural Resources Economics
3 - ECON 212 Principles of Macroeconomics
3 - PO SC 302 State and Local Government
3 - Advanced Writing Requirement1
3 - Behavioral Science Requirement4
15 Total
3 - C R D 335 Leadership in Org. and Commun.
3 - ECON (MGT) 306 Managerial Economics or
3 - ECON 314 Intermediate Microeconomics3 - Behavioral Science Requirement4
3 - Emphasis Area5
3 - Marketing Requirement6
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - AP EC 352 Public Finance
3 - C R D 336 Community Development Methods
3 - Behavioral Science Requirement4
3 - Emphasis Area5
3 - Planning Requirement5
15 Total
3 - C R D (AP EC) 411 Regional Impact Analysis
3 - EX ST 462 Statistics Applied to Economics
3 - R S (SOC) 459 The Community
6 - Emphasis Area5
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - C R D (AP EC) 412 Regional Economic Development Theory and Policy
3 - Behavioral Science Requirement4
3 - Comm. and Econ. Dev. Practice/Applications7
6 - Emphasis Area5
15 Total
120 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
2PO SC 101, 102, or SOC 201
3AP EC 202, 257, or ECON 211
4Select from 300?400-level courses in ANTH, AP EC , C R
D, C R P, ECON, MGT, MKT, PO SC, PSYCH, or SOC.
5See advisor.
6AP EC 309, 351, or MKT 301
7AP EC 490, C R D (AP EC) 491, or (AP EC) 492
The Bachelor's degree prepares students for professional education positions
in the mainstream of agriculture including teaching, cooperative extension
service, and government agricultural agencies. This degree also prepares
students for other educational work such as agricultural missionary, public
relations, and training officers in agricultural industry.
1 - AG ED 102 Agric. Ed. Freshman Seminar
3 - AG ED 200 Agricultural Applications of Educational Technology
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I
3 - PHIL 102 Introduction to Logic
2 - Emphasis Area1
3-4 - Mathematics Requirement2
16-17 Total
Second Semester
1 - AG ED 100 Orientation and Field Experience
3 - AG ED 103 Multiculturalism in Agric. Ed.
3 - AVS 150 Introduction to Animal Science
1 - AVS 151 Introduction to Animal Science Lab.
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
15 Total
3 - AG ED 201 Intro. to Agricultural Education
3 - AG ED 204 Applied Agriculure Calculations
3 - AG ED 355 Team and Organizational Leadership in Food and Fiber Systems
3 - AP EC 202 Agricultural Economics
4 - CH 105 Beginning Gen. and Organic Chem.
16 Total
Second Semester
3 - AG ED 203 Teaching Agriscience
3 - AG M 205 Principles of Fabrication
4 - CH 106 Begin. General and Organic Chem.
3 - HORT 212 Introduction to Turfgrass Culture
1 - HORT 213 Turfgrass Culture Lab.
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement 3
17 Total
3 - AG ED 303 Mech. Technology for Agric. Ed.
2 - AG M 221 Surveying
3 - ANTH 201 Introduction to Anthropology
4 - CSENV 202 Soils
3 - ED F 302 Educational Psychology
3 - HORT 303 Plant Materials
18 Total
Second Semester
1 - AG ED 302 Agric. Education Junior Seminar
3 - COMM 150 Intro. to Human Comm. or
3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking3 - HORT 305 Plant Propagation
3 - Advanced Writing Requirement3
6 - Emphasis Area1
16 Total
3 - AG ED 401 Methods in Agricultural Ed.
3 - AG ED 404 Biotechnology in Agricultural Ed.
6 - Emphasis Area1
12 Total
Second Semester
12 - AG ED 406 Directed Teaching
2 - Emphasis Area1
14 Total
124-125 Total Semester Hours
1See advisor. Select one of the folowing emphasis areas by
the end of the sophomore year: Teacher Certification, Leadership, Communication.
2MTHSC 101, 102, 106, 108, 203, or 207
3See General Education Requirements.
Graduates in Agricultural Mechanization and Business find meaningful and remunerative employment in a variety of situations directly and indirectly related to agricultural production, processing, marketing, and the many services connected therewith. Farming and technical sales in the agricultural, industrial, and heavy equipment industries are frequently chosen careers.
By completing this curriculum, graduates will have fulfilled the requirements for an Agricultural Business Management minor or other selected minor. Contact the Enrolled Student Services Office to have the minor recorded.
Additional information is available from the departmental offices or
can be found on the Web.
3 - AG ED 200 Agricultural Applications of Educational Technology
1 - AG M 101 Introduction to Agricultural Mechanization and Business
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I
4 - CH 105 Beginning Gen. and Organic Chem.
3 - MTHSC 102 Intro. to Mathematical Analysis
15 Total
Second Semester
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II
4 - CH 106 Beginning Gen. and Organic Chem.
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
1 - Elective
15 Total
3 - AG M 205 Principles of Fabrication
3 - AP EC 202 Agricultural Economics
4 - PHYS 200 Introductory Physics or
3 - PHYS 207 General Physics I and3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement13 - PHYS 209 General Physics I Lab.\
2 - Elective
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - ACCT 201 Financial Accounting Concepts
3 - AG M 206 Machinery Management
3 - AG M 303 Calculations for Mechanized Agric.
3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking
2 - E G 209 Intro. to Engr./Comp. Graphics
14 Total
2 - AG M 221 Surveying
2 - AG M 301 Soil and Water Conservation
3 - AG M 460 Electrical Systems
3 - AP EC 302 Economics of Farm Management
3 - ENGL 304 Business Writing or
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing3 - Minor Requirement2
16 Total
Second Semester
3 - AG M 406 Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems
3 - AP EC 309 Econ. of Agricultural Marketing
4 - CSENV 202 Soils
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement1
3 - Minor Requirement2
16 Total
3 - AG M 402 Drainage, Irrig. and Waste Mgt.
3 - AP EC 319 Agribusiness Management
3 - Agriculture Requirement3
3 - Minor Requirement2
3 - Social Science Requirement4
15
Second Semester
3 - AG M 405 Agricultural Structures and Environmental Control
3 - AG M 410 Precision Agriculture Technology
3 - AG M 452 Mobile Power
3 - AG M 472 Capstone
3 - Minor Requirement2
15
121 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements.
2See Agricultural Business Management minor or select other
approved minor.
3See advisor.
4See General Education Requirements. This course must also
satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
Students choosing the Animal Agribusiness Concentration will be prepared
for careers in the animal industries including production, sales and marketing,
business management, advertising, and extension. Students in the Equine
Business Concentration will be prepared for careers as trainers, managers,
riding instructors, sales representatives, etc. Students selecting the
Preveterinary and Science Concentration will meet the requirements for
most veterinary schools, graduate schools, and medical and dental schools.
Students with South Carolina residency may compete for slots at the Mississippi
State, Tuskegee, and University of Georgia Colleges of Veterinary Medicine.
1 - AVS 100 Orientation to AVS
3 - AVS 150 Introduction to Animal Science
1 - AVS 151 Intro. to Animal Science Lab.
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I or
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement1
16-17 Total
Second Semester
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II or
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
3 - MTHSC 101 Essen. Math. for Informed Soc. or
3 - MTHSC 102 Intro. to Math. Analysis or
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
2 - AVS Techniques Requirement2
16-17 Total
3 - ACCT 201 Financial Accounting Concepts
3 - AP EC 202 Agricultural Economics
3 - AVS 312 Forages and Grazing Systems
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement1
2 - AVS Techniques Requirement2
14 Total
Second Semester
3 - AVS 310 Animal Health
2 - AVS Evaluation Requirement3
2 - AVS Techniques Requirement2
3 - Departmental Requirement4
3 - Social Science Requirement1
3 - Elective
16 Total
4 - AVS 301 Anat. and Phys. of Domestic Animals
3 - AVS 370 Principles of Animal Nutrition
3 - AVS 470 Animal Genetics
3 - Advanced Writing Requirement1
3 - Departmental Requirement4
16 Total
Second Semester
3 - AVS 375 Applied Animal Nutrition
3 - AVS 413 Animal Products
3 - AVS 453 Animal Reproduction
2 - AVS Techniques Requirement2
3 - Departmental Requirement4
3 - Science and Tech. in Society Requirement1
17 Total
12 - AVS 360 Advanced Internship
Second Semester
2 - AVS 406 Seminars and Related Topics
3 - AVS 410 Domestic Animal Behavior
3 - AVS 415 Contemporary Issues in Animal Sci.
4 - AVS 417 Animal Agribusiness Development
4 - AVS 450 Animal Production Systems
16 Total
123-125 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
2AVS 200, 201, 203, 204, or 20
3AVS 302, 309, 311, or 323
4AG M 402, 405, 410, AP EC 302, 309, 319, 351, 409, 420,
421, 433, 452, 456, 460, AVS 444, 455, CSENV 202, ECON 211, 212, LAW 312,
313, MGT 301, 307, MKT 301, SPAN 101, or 102
1 - AVS 100 Orientation to AVS
3 - AVS 150 Introduction to Animal Science
1 - AVS 151 Intro. to Animal Science Lab.
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I or
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement1
16-17 Total
Second Semester
2 - AVS 204 Horse Care Techniques
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II or
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
3 - MTHSC 101 Essen. Math. for Informed Soc. or
3 - MTHSC 102 Intro. to Math. Analysis or16-18 Total4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
3 - ACCT 201 Financial Accounting Concepts
3 - AP EC 202 Agricultural Economics
3 - AVS 312 Forages and Grazing Systems
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement1
2 - AVS Techniques Requirement2
14 Total
Second Semester
2 - AVS 309 Principles of Equine Evaluation
3 - AVS 310 Animal Health
2 - AVS Techniques Requirement2
3 - Departmental Requirement3
3 - Social Science Requirement1
13 Total
2 - AVS 205 Horsemanship I
4 - AVS 301 Anat. and Phys. of Domestic Animals
3 - AVS 370 Principles of Animal Nutrition
3 - AVS 470 Animal Genetics
3 - Advanced Writing Requirement1
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - AVS 375 Applied Animal Nutrition
3 - AVS 410 Domestic Animal Behavior
3 - AVS 453 Animal Reproduction
2 - AVS Techniques Requirement2
3 - Departmental Requirement3
14 Total
2 - AVS 385 Equine Behavior and Training
2 - AVS 406 Seminars and Related Topics
4 - AVS 416 Equine Exercise Physiology
3 - AVS Experience-Based Activity4
3 - Departmental Requirement3
3 - Elective
17 Total
Second Semester
4 - AVS 412 Advanced Equine Management
3 - AVS 415 Contemporary Issues in Animal Sci.
4 - AVS 417 Animal Agribusiness Development
3 - Science and Tech. in Society Requirement1
3 - Elective
17 Total
122-125 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
2AVS 200, 201, 203, or 206
3AG M 401, 402, 405, 410, AP EC 302, 309, 319, 351, 409,
420, 421, 433, 452, 456, 460, AVS 444, CSENV 202, ECON 211, 212, LAW 312,
313, MGT 301, 307, MKT 301, SPAN 101, or 102
4AVS 441, 442, 443, or 491
1 - AVS 100 Orientation to AVS
3 - AVS 150 Introduction to Animal Science
1 - AVS 151 Intro. to Animal Science Lab.
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I or
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement1
16-17 Total
Second Semester
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II or
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
3 - MTSC 102 Intro. to Math. Analysis or
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I2 - AVS Techniques Requirement2
16-18 Total
3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab.
3 - PHYS 207 General Physics I
1 - PHYS 209 General Physics I Lab.
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement1
2 - AVS Techniques Requirement2
3 - Social Science Requirement1
16 Total
Second Semester
3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 228 Organic Chemstry Lab.
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
3 - PHYS 208 General Physics II
1 - PHYS 210 General Physics II Lab.
2 - AVS Evaluation Requirement3 or
3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking2 - AVS Techniques Requirement2
15-16 Total
4 - AVS 301 Anat. and Phys. of Domestic Animals
3 - AVS 370 Principles of Animal Nutrition
3 - BIOCH 301 Molecular Biochemistry or
3 - BIOCH 406 Physiological Chemistry3 - GEN 302 Molecular and General Genetics
1 - GEN 303 Molecular and Gen. Genetics Lab.
14 Total
Second Semester
3 - AVS 310 Animal Health
3 - AVS 375 Applied Animal Nutrition
3 - AVS 453 Animal Reproduction
4 - MICRO 305 General Microbiology
3 - Departmental Requirement4
16 Total
2 - AVS 406 Seminars and Related Topics
3 - Advanced Writing Requirement1
3 - AVS Experienced-Based Activity5
2 - AVS Techniques Requirement2
3 - Departmental Requirement4
13 Total
Second Semester
3 - AVS 410 Domestic Animal Behavior
3 - AVS 413 Animal Products
3 - AVS 415 Contemporary Issues in Animal Sci.
3 - Departmental Requirement4
3 - Social Science Requirement1
15 Total
121-125 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements. Six of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness and Science and Technology
in Society Requirements.
2AVS 200, 201, 203, 204, or 206
3Select AVS 302, 304, 309, 311, or 323. One of these courses
in combination with AVS 406 will satisfy the General Education Oral Communication
Requirement.
4ACCT 201, AVS 411, 417, 444, 450, 455, 470, BIOSC 432,
433, 440, 450, 456, 457, 461, 462, 464, 468, 472, 477, (AVS) 480, MGT 301,
307, MICRO 407, 411, (AVS, BIOSC) 414, 416, or MKT 301
5AVS 441, 442, 443, or 491
The program provides an excellent educational background for professional
school (medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine) and graduate school
in biochemistry, molecular biology, or another biological science discipline.
Graduates will find employment opportunities in the research and service
programs of universities, medical schools, hospitals, research institutes,
and industrial and government laboratories.
1 - BIOCH 103 Careers in Biochem. and Genetics
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
14 Total
Second Semester
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II
16 Total
3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab.1
3 - GEN 302 Molecular and General Genetics
1 - GEN 303 Molecular and Gen. Genetics Lab.
3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I
1 - PHYS 124 Physics Lab. I
3-4 - Advanced Mathematics Requirement2
15-16 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOCH 301 Molecular Biochemistry
3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 228 Organic Chemistry Lab.1
3 - COMM 150 Intro. to Human Comm. or
3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II
1 - PHYS 223 Physics Lab. II
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement3
17 Total
3 - BIOCH 431 Physical Approach to Biochem.
2 - BIOCH 433 General Biochemistry Lab. I
3 - CH 330 Introduction to Physical Chemistry4
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - Science Requirement5
14 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOCH 432 Biochemistry of Metabolism
2 - BIOCH 434 General Biochemistry Lab. II
3 - BIOCH 436 Nucleic Acid and Protein Biosyn.
3 - PHIL 326 Science and Values
3 - Science Requirement5
14 Total
3 - BIOCH 491 Special Problems in Biochemistry6
3 - BIOSC 461 Cell Biology
3 - GEN 440 Bioinformatics
3 - Social Science Requirement3
4 - Elective7
16 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOCH 491 Special Problems in Biochemistry6
2 - BIOCH (GEN) 493 Senior Seminar
3 - Social Science Requirement8
6 - Elective7
14 Total
120-121 Total Semester Hours
1CH 225 may substitute for CH 227, and CH 226 may substitute
for CH 228. In both cases, the additional hour of credit counts toward
a science requirement.
2EX ST 301, MTHSC 206, 301, or 302
3See General Education Requirements.
4CH 331 may be substituted.
5Select from CH 411, ENT (GEN) 495, GEN (BIOSC) 405, 410,
(BIOSC) 416, (BIOSC, MICRO) 418, 420, 450, HORT (BIOSC, GEN) 465, MICRO
415. Other courses must be approved by advisor.
6To be taken over two semesters with the same faculty member
7A two-semester sequence of a foreign language is strongly
recommended.
8See General Education Requirements. This course must also
satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
Majors in Biological Sciences receive classroom, laboratory, and field
training in biology with an emphasis on chemistry, mathematics, and physics
as necessary tools. The Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences curriculum
prepares students for graduate study in any of the life science areas (such
as agricultural sciences, biochemistry, botany, cell and molecular biology,
conservation, ecology and environmental science, entomology, forestry,
genetics, industrial and regulatory biology, microbiology, morphology,
physiology, wildlife biology, and zoology; for the health professions (medicine,
dentistry, etc.), veterinary medicine; and for science teaching.
Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements for the
dual degree from the Department of Biological Sciences or Bioengineering
as early as possible in their undergraduate program as a number of required
courses have prerequisites not normally taken by Biological Sciences majors.
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I1
1 - BIOSC 101 Frontiers in Biology I
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
3 - COMM 150 Intro. to Human Communication
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
17 Total
Second Semester
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II1
1 - BIOSC 102 Frontiers in Biology II
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II
17 Total
3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry and
1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab. or3 - GEN 302 Molecular and General Genetics4 - CH 201 Survey of Organic Chemistry
1 - GEN 303 Molecular and Gen. Genetics Lab.
4 - Animal or Plant Diversity Requirement2
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement3
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOCH 301 Molecular Biochemistry and
1 - BIOCH 302 Molecular Biochemistry Lab.4 or
3 - BIOCH 305 Essen. Elem. of Biochem. and3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry or1 - BIOCH 306 Essen. Elem. of Biochem. Lab.
3 - Major Requirement54 - Animal or Plant Diversity Requirement2
4 - Major Requirement5
15 Total
3 - BIOSC 335 Evolutionary Biology
3 - BIOSC 461 Cell Biology
2 - BIOSC 462 Cell Biology Lab.
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - PHYS 207 General Physics I and
1 - PHYS 209 General Physics I Lab. or
3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I and15 Total1 - PHYS 124 Physics Lab. I
Second Semester
3 - PHIL 324 Philosophy of Technology or
3 - PHIL 326 Science and Values3 - PHYS 208 General Physics II and
1 - PHYS 210 General Physics II Lab. or
3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II and5 - Major Requirement51 - PHYS 223 Physics Lab. II
3 - Social Science Requirement3
15 Total
2 - BIOSC (MICRO) 493 Senior Seminar
13 - Major Requirement5
15 Total
Second Semester
12 - Major Requirement5
3 - Social Science Requirement3
15 Total
124 Total Semester Hours
1BIOL 110 and 111 are strongly recommended; however, BIOL
103 may substitute for BIOL 110, and BIOL 104 may substitute for BIOL 111.
The remaining 1?2 credits required must be satisfied by completing 1?2
extra credits from departmental course offerings at the 300 level or above.
See advisor.
2At least one lecture and associated laboratory must be
completed for both Animal Diversity (BIOSC 302/306 or BIOSC 303/307) and
for Plant Diversity (BIOSC 304/308 or BIOSC 305/309).
3See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
4CH 228 may be substituted for BIOCH 302.
5See advisor. Select one lecture/lab combination from each
of the following fields:
Ecology--BIOSC 443/411, 441/445, 446/447, 470/471The remaining courses may be selected from BIOCH 302, MICRO 305, or any BIOSC, BOT, or ZOOL courses at the 300-level or higher.
Physiology--BIOSC 401/402, 459/460, 475/476
3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry and
1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab. or
4 - CH 201 Survey of Organic Chemistry4 - ENT (BIOSC) 301 Insect Biol. and Diversity
3 - GEN 302 Molecular and General Genetics
1 - GEN 303 Molecular and Gen. Genetics Lab.
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement1
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOCH 301 Molecular Biochemistry and
1 - BIOCH 302 Molecular Biochemistry Lab.2 or
3 - BIOCH 305 Essen. Elem. of Biochem. and3 - BIOSC 304 Biology of Plants and1 - BIOCH 306 Essen. Elem. of Biochem. Lab.
1 - BIOSC 308 Biology of Plants Practicum or
3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry or3 - BIOSC 305 Biology of Algae and Fungi and1 - BIOSC 309 Algae/Fungi Practicum
3 - Major Requirement34 - Major Requirement3
15 Total
3 - BIOSC 335 Evolutionary Biology
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - PHYS 207 General Physics I and
1 - PHYS 209 General Physics I Lab. or
3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I and4 - Entomology Requirement41 - PHYS 124 Physics Lab. I
14 Total
Second Semester
3 - PHIL 324 Philosophy of Technology or
3 - PHIL 326 Science and Values3 - PHYS 208 General Physics II and
1 - PHYS 210 General Physics II Lab. or
3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II and3 - Entomology Requirement41 - PHYS 223 Physics Lab. II
3 - Major Requirement3
3 - Social Science Requirement1
16 Total
3 - BIOSC 461 Cell Biology
2 - BIOSC 462 Cell Biology Lab.
2 - BIOSC (MICRO) 493 Senior Seminar
4 - Entomology Requirement4
4 - Major Requirement3
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - Entomology Requirement4
9 - Major Requirement3
3 - Social Science Requirement1
15 Total
124 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements. Three of these credits
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
2CH 228 may be substituted for BIOCH 302.
3See advisor. Select one lecture/lab combination from each
of the following fields. BIOSC 475 and 476 are recommended to satisfy the
Physiology Requirement.
Ecology--BIOSC 443/411, 441/445, 446/447, 470/471The remaining courses may be selected from BIOCH 302, MICRO 305, or any BIOSC, BOT, or ZOOL courses at the 300-level or higher.
Physiology--BIOSC 401/402, 459/460, 475/476
3 - BIOSC 210 Introduction to Toxicology
3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry1 and
1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab.1or
4 - CH 201 Survey of Organic Chemistry3 - GEN 302 Molecular and General Genetics
1 - GEN 303 Molecular and Gen. Genetics Lab.
4 - Animal or Plant Diversity Requirement2
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOCH 301 Molecular Biochemistry3 and
1 - BIOCH 302 Molecular Biochemistry Lab.3,4
3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry1 or
3 - Major Requirement54 - Animal or Plant Diversity Requirement2
4 - Major Requirement5
15 Total
3 - BIOSC 335 Evolutionary Biology
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - ENTOX (BIOSC, ENT) 430 Toxicology
3 - PHYS 207 General Physics I and
1 - PHYS 209 General Physics I Lab. or
3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I and3 - Major Requirement51 - PHYS 124 Physics Lab. I
16 Total
Second Semester
3 - PHYS 208 General Physics II and
1 - PHYS 210 General Physics II Lab. or
3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II and3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement61 - PHYS 223 Physics Lab. II
4 - Major Requirement5
3 - Social Science Requirement6
14 Total
3 - BIOSC 461 Cell Biology
2 - BIOSC 462 Cell Biology Lab.
2 - BIOSC (MICRO) 493 Senior Seminar
3 - CH 313 Quantitative Analysis
1 - CH 317 Quantitative Analysis Lab.
3 - Major Requirement5
14 Total
Second Semester
3 - CH 413 Chemistry of Aqueous Systems or
3- ENTOX 421 Chemical Sources and Fate in Environmental Systems3 - PHIL 324 Philosophy of Technology or
3 - PHIL 326 Science and Values4 - Major Requirement5
3 - Social Science Requirement6
3 - Toxicology Requirement7
16 Total
124 Total Semester Hours
1CH 223/227 and 224 are recommended.
2At least one lecture and associated laboratory must be
completed for both Animal Diversity (BIOSC 302/306 or BIOSC 303/307) and
for Plant Diversity (BIOSC 304/308 or BIOSC 305/309).
3BIOCH 301 and 302 are recommended; however, BIOCH 305 and
306 may be substituted.
4CH 228 may be substituted for BIOCH 302.
5See advisor. Select one lecture/lab combination from each
of the following fields. BIOSC 459/460 or 475/476 are recommended to satisfy
the Physiology Requirement.
Ecology--BIOSC 443/411, 441/445, 446/447, 470/471The remaining courses may be selected from BIOCH 302 or any BIOSC, BOT, or ZOOL courses at the 300-level or higher. BIOSC 441 and MICRO 305 are also recommended.
Physiology--BIOSC 401/402, 459/460, 475/476
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I1
1 - BIOSC 101 Frontiers in Biology I
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
3 - COMM 150 Intro. to Human Communication
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
17 Total
Second Semester
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II1
1 - BIOSC 102 Frontiers in Biology II
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable I or
3 - MTHSC 301 Statistical Methods I16-17 Total
4 - CH 201 Survey of Organic Chemistry
3 - GEN 302 Molecular and General Genetics
1 - GEN 303 Molecular and Gen. Genetics Lab.
4 - Animal or Plant Diversity Requirement2
4 - Foreign Language Requirement3
16 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOCH 305 Essential Elements of Biochemistry
1 - BIOCH 306 Essential Elements of Biochem. Lab.
4 - Animal or Plant Diversity Requirement2
4 - Foreign Language Requirement3
3 - Minor Requirement4
15 Total
3 - BIOSC 335 Evolutionary Biology
3 - BIOSC 461 Cell Biology
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - Foreign Language Requirement3
3 - Major Requirement5
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - PHIL 324 Philosophy of Technology or
3 - PHIL 326 Science and Values3 - Foreign Language Requirement3
3 - Major Requirement5
6 - Minor Requirement4
15 Total
2 - BIOSC (MICRO) 493 Senior Seminar
3 - PHYS 207 General Physics I
1 - PHYS 209 General Physics I Lab.
3 - Social Science Requirement6
3 - Major Requirement5
3 - Minor Requirement4
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - PHYS 208 General Physics II
1 - PHYS 210 General Physics II Lab.
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement7
3 - Social Science Requirement6
3 - Major Requirement5
3 - Minor Requirement4
16 Total
125-126 Total Semester Hours
1BIOL 110 and 111 are strongly recommended; however, BIOL
103 may substitute for BIOL 110, and BIOL 104 may substitute for BIOL 111.
The remaining 1?2 credits required must be satisfied by completing 1?2
extra credits from departmental course offerings at the 300 level or above.
See advisor.
2At least one lecture and associated laboratory must be
completed for both Animal Diversity (BIOSC 302/306 or BIOSC 303/307 and
for Plant Divesity (BIOSC 304/308 or BIOSC 305/309).
3Four semesters (through 202) in the same modern foreign
language are required.
4See acceptable minors listed below.
5See advisor. Select one lecture course from each of the
following fields:
Ecology--BIOSC 441, 443, 446, 470The remaining courses must be selected from MICRO 305 or other BIOSC, BOT, or ZOOL courses at the 300-level or higher.
Physiology--BIOSC 401, 459, 475
Three concentations are offered within the Environmental and Natural Resources major. The Conservation Biology Concentration is oriented toward students who desire a greater exposure to taxa, their habitats and their interrelationships. The Natural Resource and Economic Policy Concentration provides more in-depth study in economics and policy applications. The Natural Resources Management Concentration emphasizes both resource management and negotiation skills.
Graduates in Environmental and Natural Resources are well-prepared for
further graduate studies in natural resources and related fields. Potential
public sector employers of graduates include federal, state, and municipal
resource management agencies, private industries impacting land and water
resources, environmental management consulting firms, and various environmental
advocacy groups.
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I
4 - CH 105 Beginning Gen. and Organic Chem.1
1 - E N R 101 Intro. to Env. and Natural Res. I
3 - MTHSC 102 Intro. to Mathematical Analysis
3 - Elective
15 Total
Second Semester
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II
4 - CH 106 Beginning Gen. and Organic Chem.1
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
1 - F N R 102 FNR Freshman Portfolio
3 - Computer Science Requirement2
15 Total
1Students planning to take Organic Chemistry should substitute
CH 101 and 102 and must satisfy the General Education Science and Technology
in Society Requirement through another course.
2AG ED 200, CP SC 120, PRTM (FOR) 209, or other course approved
by advisor
3 - AP EC 257 Nat. Res., Environment, and Econ.
4 - BIOSC 320 Field Botany or
2 - FOR 205 Dendrology and3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics3 - FOR 221 Forest Biology
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement1
3 - Oral Communication Requirement1
16-17 Total
Second Semester
4 - CSENV 202 Soils
3 - GEN 300 Fundamental Genetics
3 - W F B (BIOSC) 313 Conservation Biology
3 - Physical Environment Requirement2
3 - Taxonomy/Habitat Requirement3
16 Total
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement1
3 - Ecology Requirement4
3 - Physiology Requirement5
3 - Taxonomy/Habitat Requirement3
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOSC 335 Evolutionary Biology
3 - E N R 302 Natural Resources Measurements
3 - Ecology Requirement4
3 - Natural Resource Economics Requirement6
3 - Taxonomy/Habitat Requirement3
15 Total
3 - E N R (BIOSC) 413 Restoration Ecology
3 - FOR (E N R) 434 GIS for Landscape Planning
3 - Conservation Policy/Law Requirement7
3 - Internship or Directed Research8
3 - Taxonomy/Habitat Requirement3
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - E N R 450 Conservation Issues
1 - FOR 498 Senior Portfolio or
1 - W F B 498 Senior Portfolio3 - Social Science Requirement1
6 - Taxonomy/Habitat Requirement3
13 Total
120-121 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
2GEOG 106, GEOL 101, or PHYS 240
3AG M 301, BIOSC 302/306, 303/307, 304/308, 305/309, 320,
406/407, 410/411, 442, 464, 468, 472, 477, CSENV 404, ENT (BIOSC) 301,
(BIOSC, W F B) 469, FOR 251, 406, GEOL 112, 210, 403, MICRO 403, W F B
418, 440, or 462. At least four of the courses must be laboratories or
courses with a required laboratory component.
4BIOSC 441, 442, 443, 446, or 470
5AVS 301, BIOSC 401/402, 458, 475, or (AVS) 480
6AP EC 433, 475, C R D 357, or FOR 304
7E N R 429, 450, or W F B 430
8See advisor.
3 - AP EC 257 Nat. Res., Environment, and Econ.
3 - PO SC 101 American National Government or
3 - PO SC 102 Intro. to International Rel.3 - Ecology Requirement1 or
3 - Minor Requirement3 - Geography Requirement2
3 - Oral Communication Requirement3
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - C R D 357 Natural Resources Economics
3 - ECON 212 Principles of Macroeconomics
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement3
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement3
15 Total
3 - E N R 429 Environmental Law and Policy
3 - ECON 314 Intermediate Microeconomics
3 - W F B (BIOSC) 313 Conservation Biology or
3 - Minor Requirement3 - Advanced Writing Requirement3
3 - Applied Economics Requirement4
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - AP EC 457 Natural Resource Economic Theory and Policy
3 - ECON 319 Environmental Economics
3 - FOR (E N R) 434 GIS for Landscape Planning
3 - Ecology Requirement II5 or
3 - Minor Requirement3 - Macroeconomics Requirement6
15 Total
3 - C R D (AP EC) 491 Internship, Agribusiness, and Community and Rural Development or
3 - Minor Requirement3 - EX ST 462 Statistics Applied to Economics
9 - Applied Economics Requirement4 or
6 - Applied Economics Requirement4 and15 Total3 - Minor Requirement
Second Semester
3 - E N R 450 Conservation Issues
6 - Applied Economics Requirement4
3 - Community Development Requirement7
4 - Elective or
3 - Minor Requirement and16 Total1 - Elective
121 Total Semester Hours
1BIOSC 441, CSENV 202, EN SP 200, FOR 206, 315, W F B 300,
350, 412, or 416
2GEOG 101, 103, or 106
3See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
4AP EC 313, 352, 402, 409, 413, 433, 452, 456, 458, 475,
490, C R D (AP EC) 411, (AP EC) 412, or (AP EC) 491
5Select from remaining courses in footnote 1 or BIOSC 302/306,
303/307, 304/308, 305/309, 320, 406/407, 410/411, 464, 468, 472, 477, CSENV
404, ENT (BIOSC) 301, (BIOSC, W F B) 469, FOR 205, 251, 415, GEOL 300,
MICRO 403, W F B 418, 430, 440, 450.
6ECON 302, 310 or 315
7C R D 335 or 336
3 - AP EC 257 Natural Resources, Environment, and Economics
4 - CSENV 202 Soils
2 - FOR 205 Dendrology
3 - FOR 221 Forest Biology
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement1
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - FOR 206 Forest Ecology
3 - W F B (BIOSC) 313 Conservation Biology
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement1
3 - Oral Communication Requirement1
4 - Social Science Requirement1
16 Total
4 - BIOSC 320 Field Botany or
3 - BIOSC 406 Intro. Plant Taxonomy and3 - E N R 429 Environmental Law and Policy or1 - BIOSC 407 Plant Taxonomy Lab.
3 - FOR 400 Public Relations in Natural Res.3 - FOR (E N R) 434 GIS for Landscape Planning
5 - Minor Requirement2
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - C R D 357 Natural Resources Economics
3 - E N R 302 Natural Resources Measurements
3 - GEOL 101 Physical Geology
1 - GEOL 103 Physical Geology Lab.
3 - W F B 350 Principles of Fish and Wildlife Biol.
3 - Minor Requirement2
16 Total
2 - FOR (E N R) 416 Forest Policy and Admin.
3 - W F B 418 Fishery Conservation
3 - W F B 462 Wetland Wildlife Biology
3 - Conservation Colloquium or Internship3
4 - Minor Requirement2
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - E N R 450 Conservation Issues
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
2 - FOR 406 Forested Watershed Management
1 - FOR 498 Senior Portfolio or
1 - W F B 498 Senior Portfolio3 - Minor Requirement2
15 Total
122 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
2A minor is required and must be selected from the following:
Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Community Recreation Management,
Crop and Soil Environmental Science, Environmental Science and Policy,
Forest Resource Management, Geology, Horticulture, Legal Studies, Microbiology,
Natural Resource Economics, Non-profit Leadership, Park and Protected Area
Management, Sport Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Travel and Tourism,
Urban Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology.
3See advisor.
In the Food Science and Technology Concentration, students may emphasize business, culinary science, (one of three national programs that have been approved by the Research Chef's Association as CulinologyTM), engineering, food packaging, and additional sciences that complement requirements of the Institute of Food Technologists.
The Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration emphasizes nutrition and related areas. It is currently granted approval status by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association.
Food processing industries, ingredient manufacturers, and packaging suppliers employ graduates in new food product development, quality assurance, production management, and technical sales. State and federal agencies also need graduates for food safety and regulatory positions. With the Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration, employment opportunities include dietitians, nutritionists, consultants, and food specialists. Placement rates are high for these fields, and graduates are also well prepared to pursue graduate study in many areas.
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition also offers an accelerated
five-year combined bachelor's/master's program that allows students to
count up to twelve hours of graduate credit toward both the BS degree in
Food Science and MS degree in Food, Nutrition, and Culinary Sciences. Details
are available from the Department
of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I or
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
3 - COMM 150 Intro. to Human Communication
1 - FD SC 101 Epochs in Man's Struggle for Food
3 - MTHSC 102 Intro. to Math. Analysis or
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I15-17 Total
Second Semester
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II or
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
2 - FD SC 102 Perspectives in Food and Nutrition Sciences
3 - PSYCH 201 Introduction to Psychology
16-17 Total
3 - AP EC 202 Agricultural Economics or
3 - ECON 211 Principles of Microeconomics or4 - CH 201 Survey of Organic Chemistry or3 - ECON 212 Principles of Macroeconomics
3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry and3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I and1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab.
1 - PHYS 124 Physics Lab. I or
4 - PHYS 200 Introductory Physics or3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement13 - PHYS 207 General Physics I and
1 - PHYS 209 General Physics I Lab.
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement1
17 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOCH 305 Essential Elements of Biochem.
1 - BIOCH 306 Essential Elements of Bioch. Lab.
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
3 - FD SC 214 Food Resources and Society
3 - Arts and Humanities Requirement1
13 Total
1 - FD SC 421 Special Problems in Food Science
4 - MICRO 305 General Microbiology
3 - NUTR 451 Human Nutrition
3 - Departmental Requirement2
3 - Emphasis Area3
3 - Elective
17 Total
Second Semester
3 - ENGL 304 Business Writing or
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing1 - FD SC 417 Seminar
1 - FD SC 421 Special Problems in Food Science
4 - MICRO 407 Food and Dairy Microbiology
6 - Emphasis Area3
15 Total
3 - FD SC 306 Food Service Operations
4 - FD SC 401 Food Chemistry I
3 - FD SC 404 Food Preservation and Processing
2 - FD SC 407 Quantity Food Production
1 - FD SC 421 Special Problems in Food Science
13 Total
Second Semester
4 - FD SC 402 Food Chemistry II
4 - FD SC 408 Food Process Engineering
3 - FD SC (PKGSC) 409 Total Quality Mgt. for the Food and Packaging Industries
1 - FD SC 418 Seminar
1 - FD SC 421 Special Problems in Food Science
3 - Emphasis Area3
16 Total
122?-125 Total Semester Hours
4 - BIOSC 222 Human Anatomy and Phys. I
4 - MICRO 305 General Microbiology
3 - NUTR 451 Human Nutrition
3 - Elective
14 Total
Second Semester
4 - BIOSC 223 Human Anatomy and Phys. II
3 - ENGL 304 Business Writing or
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing1 - FD SC 417 Seminar
4 - MICRO 407 Food and Dairy Microbiology
3 - NUTR 455 Nutrition and Metabolism
15 Total
3 - FD SC 306 Food Service Operations
4 - FD SC 401 Food Chemistry I
3 - FD SC 404 Food Preservation and Processing
2 - FD SC 407 Quantity Food Production
1 - FD SC 418 Seminar
4 - NUTR 424 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
17 Total
Second Semester
4 - FD SC 402 Food Chemistry II
3 - FD SC (PKGSC) 409 Total Quality Mgt. for the Food and Packaging Industries
2 - FD SC 491 Practicum
4 - NUTR 425 Medical Nutrition Therapy II
3 - NUTR 426 Community Nutrition
16 Total
123-126 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
2AVS 304, 305, 323, 353, 354, 418, 430, or 431
3See advisor. Two credit hours of FD SC 421 are required
in the emphasis area.
Foresters are qualified for a broad spectrum of employment opportunities in the public and private sectors. They may be engaged as managers, administrators, or owners of forest lands or forest-based businesses; as technical specialists in the production of timber, useable water, wildlife, and aesthetic values, and in the recreational use of the forest; or as professionals in other areas where the conservation of natural resources is a concern. Foresters earning advanced degrees find employment in academic work and in research conducted by public and private agencies.
The curriculum, accredited by the Society of American Foresters, provides
a strong program in the basic knowledge and skills required of a professional
forester. Forest Resource Management majors will select a minor. (Acceptable
minors are listed below.) The curriculum also provides the necessary prerequisites
for graduate study.
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I
4 - CH 105 Beginning Gen. and Organic Chem.1
1 - E N R 101 Intro. to Environ. and Natural Res.
3 - MTHSC 102 Intro. to Mathematical Analysis
3 - Elective
15 Total
Second Semester
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II
4 - CH 106 Begin. Gen. and Organic Chem.1 or
4 - PHYS 200 Introductory Physics3 - CP SC 120 Intro. to Information Technology
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
1 - F N R 102 FNR Freshman Portfolio
15 Total
4 - CSENV 202 Soils
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
2 - FOR 205 Dendrology
3 - FOR 221 Forestry Biology
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement2
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking
3 - FOR 206 Forestry Ecology
3 - Economics Requirement3
3 - Social Science Requirement2
3 - Minor Requirement4
15 Total
4 - FOR 253 Forest Mensuration
1 - FOR 254 Forest Products
7 Total
2 - FOR 302 Forest Biometrics
3 - FOR 304 Forest Resource Economics
2 - FOR 308 Remote Sensing and GIS in Forestry
4 - FOR 413 Integrated Forest Pest Management
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement2
14 Total
Second Semester
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - FOR 418 Forest Resource Valuation
3 - FOR (E N R) 434 GIS for Landscape Planning
4 - FOR 465 Silviculture
3 - Minor Requirement4
16 Total
1 - F N R 499 Natural Resources Seminar
4 - FOR 314 Harvesting and Forest Products
2 - FOR (E N R) 416 Forest Policy and Admin.
3 - FOR 417 Forest Resource Mgt. and Regulation
2 - FOR 431 Rec. Resource Plan. in Forest Mgt.
3 - Minor Requirement4
15 Total
Second Semester
2 - FOR 406 Forested Watershed Management
3 - FOR 415 Forest Wildlife Management
2 - FOR 425 Forest Resource Management Plans
1 - FOR 498 Senior Portfolio
6 - Minor Requirement4
14 Total
126 Total Semester Hours
1CH 101 and 102 may be substituted; however, students selecting
this option may be required to use elective hours to satisfy the General
Education Science and Technology in Society Requirement.
2See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement. (Note:
Social Science Requirement must be in an area other than economics.)
3AP EC 257, ECON 200, 211, or 212
4To be selected by the middle of the sophomore year
A degree in Genetics is a strong preparation for many careers. The degree
provides an excellent foundation for medical, veterinary, or pharmacy school
as well as graduate research in any discipline related to biology, including
bioinformatics, forensic technology, and genetic counseling. Because of
the increasing emphasis on genetics in everyday life, a Bachelor of Science
in Genetics can also be a direct path to a career in the emerging biotechnology
industries (pharmaceuticals, agricultural technologies, biomimetic minerals)
either in research, sales, or business operations. Combined with a law
degree, a genetics bachelor of science is a good background for a career
as a patent attorney.
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
1 - GEN 103 Careers in Biochem. and Genetics
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
14 Total
Second Semester
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II
16 Total
3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab.
3 - COMM 150 Intro. to Human Comm. or
3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking3 - GEN 302 Molecular and General Genetics
3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I1
1 - PHYS 124 Physics Lab. I1
14 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOCH 301 Molecular Biochemistry
1 - BIOCH 302 Molecular Biochemistry Lab.
3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 228 Organic Chemistry Lab.
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement2
3 - Social Science Requirement2
17 Total
3 - BIOSC 461 Cell Biology
2 - BIOSC 462 Cell Biology Lab.
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - GEN 410 Fundamentals of Genetics I
1 - GEN 411 Fundamentals of Genetics I Lab.
3 - Science Requirement3
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - GEN 420 Fundamentals of Genetics II
1 - GEN 421 Fundamentals of Genetics II Lab.
3 - GEN 440 Bioinformatics
3 - PHIL 326 Science and Values
3 - Genetics Requirement4
3 - Elective5
16 Total
3 - GEN 450 Comparative Genetics
3 - GEN 491 Special Problems in Genetics6
3 - Science Requirement3
3 - Social Science Requirement7
3 - Elective5
15 Total
Second Semester
2 - BIOCH (GEN) 493 Senior Seminar
3 - GEN 491 Special Problems in Genetics6
6 - Genetics Requirement4
3 - Elective5
14 Total
121 Total Semester Hours
1Medical, veterinary, and graduate school requirements often
include two semesters of physics with calculus and the physics laboratory.
Students are encouraged to check requirements for admission to professional
postgraduate programs.
2See General Education Requirements.
3BIOCH 423, 431, 432, BIOSC 335, 401, 432, 440, 459, 475,
or MICRO 416. Other courses must be approved by advisor.
4AVS 470, CSENV 405, ENT (BIOSC) 436, (GEN) 495, GEN (BIOSC)
405, (BIOSC) 416, (BIOSC, MICRO) 418, HORT (BIOSC, GEN) 465, or MICRO 415
5Two-semesters of a foreign language are strongly recommended.
6To be taken over two semesters, preferably with the same
faculty member
7See General Education Requirements. This course must also
satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
Students begin professional development as undergraduates. An internship
in a horticultural enterprise is required. Students considering graduate
school are advised to take optional courses in the basic sciences as well
as conduct an undergraduate research project. Those with strong interests
in specific disciplines may complete special problems under the supervision
of a faculty member.
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I
3 - HORT 101 Horticulture
3 - MTHSC 102 Intro. to Mathematical Analysis
6 - Social Science Requirement1
16 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOSC 205 Plant Form and Function and
1 - BIOSC 206 Plant Form and Function Lab. or
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
1 - HORT 102 Experience Horticulture
3 - MTHSC 101 Essential Math for Informed Soc.
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement1
14 Total
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry2 or
4 - CH 105 Begin. Gen. and Organic Chem.3 - HORT 303 Plant Materials
3 - Applied Science Requirement3
3 - Business Requirement3
3 - Oral Communication Requirement1
16 Total
Second Semester
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry or
4 - CH 106 Begin. Gen. and Organic Chem.3 - HORT 304 Annuals and Perennials
3 - HORT 305 Plant Propagation
1 - HORT 306 Plant Propagation Techniques Lab.
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement1
14 Total
3 - HORT 471 Advanced Internship4
4 - CSENV 202 Soils
3 - Advanced Writing Requirement1
3 - Horticulture Specialization Requirement3
3 - Spanish Language Requirement3
13 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOSC 401 Plant Physiology
1 - BIOSC 402 Plant Physiology Lab.
1 - HORT 409 Seminar
4 - Business Requirement3
3 - Horticulture Specialization Requirement3
3 - Laboratory Science Requirement3
15 Total
6 - Applied Science Requirement3
3 - Business Requirement3
6 - Horticulture Specialization Requirement3
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - Applied Science Requirement3
6 - Horticulture Specialization Requirement3
4 - Laboratory Science Requirement3
1 - Elective
14 Total
120 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
2Students not taking the CH 105/106 sequence must satisfy
the General Education Science and Technology in Society Requirement by
selecting
a qualifying course from the Applied Science or Laboratory Science Requirement
3See advisor. Select from department-approved list.
4Internship must be completed in one or two semesters. Internship
may be done fall, spring, or summer after completing HORT 303. Prior approval
is required for internships, and a 2.0 grade-point ratio is required for
registration.
Note: Horticulture majors must make a C or better in all HORT-designated courses. Courses may be repeated as often as necessary to achieve the minimum grade.
The Microbiology major provides a thorough training in the basic microbiological skills. Further, students receive instruction in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biochemistry, all essential to the training of a modern microbiologist. Students can prepare for a variety of careers through a wide choice of electives. The Microbiology curriculum with a Biomedicine Concentration is recommended for students planning postgraduate programs. Microbiology graduates may enter graduate school in microbiology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related disciplines; they may enter medical or dental schools or pursue careers in one of the many industries or public service departments dependent upon microbiology. Some of these are the fermentation and drug industries, medical and public health microbiology, various food industries, and agriculture.
Microbiology majors planning to apply for admission to a medical or dental school should inform their advisors immediately upon entering the program.
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I1
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
3 - COMM 150 Intro. to Human Communication
1 - MICRO 101 Microbes and Human Affairs
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
17 Total
Second Semester
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II1
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
3-4 - Mathematics Requirement2
15-16 Total
3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab.
4 - MICRO 305 General Microbiology
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement3
3 - Elective4
14 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOCH 301 Molecular Biochemistry
3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 228 Organic Chemistry Lab.
3 - PHIL 324 Philosophy of Technology or
3 - PHIL 326 Science and Values3 - Microbiology Requirement5
3 - Social Science Requirement3
16 Total
3 - BIOSC 461 Cell Biology
4 - MICRO 401 Microbial Diversity and Ecology
3 - PHYS 207 General Physics I and
1 - PHYS 209 General Physics I Lab. or
3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I and4 - Microbiology Requirement51 - PHYS 124 Physics Lab. I
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
4 - MICRO 412 Bacterial Physiology
4 - MICRO 415 Microbial Genetics
3 - PHYS 208 General Physics II and
1 - PHYS 210 General Physics II Lab. or
3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II and15 Total1 - PHYS 223 Physics Lab. II
3 - Social Science Requirement3
8 - Microbiology Requirement5
4 - Elective4
15 Total
Second Semester
2 - BIOSC (MICRO) 493 Senior Seminar
4 - MICRO 411 Pathogenic Bacteriology
3 - Microbiology Requirement5
6 - Elective4
15 Total
122-123 Total Semester Hours
1BIOL 110 and 111 are strongly recommended; however, BIOL
103 may substitute for BIOL 110, and BIOL 104 may substitute for BIOL 111.
The remaining 1?2 credits required must be satisfied by completing 1?2
extra credits from departmental course offerings at the 300-level or higher.
See advisor.
2MTHSC 108, 301, or EX ST 301
3See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
4Elective hours may be used toward satisfying the requirements
of a minor.
5See advisor. Minimum of 18 credits is required. At least
one course must be selected from each of the following fields:
Biomedicine--BIOSC 425, 456/457, GEN 302/303, HLTH 380, MICRO 400, (AVS, BIOSC) 414, 417
Environmental--MICRO 403, 410
Food Safety, Industrial, and Technology--GEN (BIOSC, MICRO) 418, MICRO 407, 413,
Virology--MICRO 416, 454
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I1
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
3 - COMM 150 Intro. to Human Communication
1 - MICRO 101 Microbes and Human Affairs
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
17 Total
Second Semester
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II1 or
4 - BIOSC 315 Functional Human Anatomy4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
3-4 - Mathematics Requirement2
14-16 Total
3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab.
4 - MICRO 305 General Microbiology
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement3
3 - Elective
14 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOCH 301 Molecular Biochemistry
3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 228 Organic Chemistry Lab.
3 - PHIL 324 Philosophy of Technology or
3 - PHIL 326 Science and Values3 - Biomedicine Requirement4
3 - Social Science Requirement3
16 Total
3 - GEN 302 Molecular and General Genetics
1 - GEN 303 Molecular and Gen. Genetics Lab.
4 - MICRO 401 Microbial Diversity and Ecology
4 - MICRO (AVS, BIOSC) 414 Basic Immunology
3 - PHYS 207 General Physics I and
1 - PHYS 209 General Physics I Lab. or
3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I and16 Total1 - PHYS 124 Physics Lab. I
Second Semester
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
4 - MICRO 412 Bacterial Physiology
4 - MICRO 415 Microbial Genetics
3 - PHYS 208 General Physics II and
1 - PHYS 210 General Physics II Lab. or
3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II and15 Total1 - PHYS 223 Physics Lab. II
3 - BIOSC 461 Cell Biology
2 - BIOSC 462 Cell Biology Lab.
3 - MICRO 416 Introductory Virology
3 - Social Science Requirement3
4 - Elective
15 Total
Second Semester
2 - BIOSC (MICRO) 493 Senior Seminar
4 - MICRO 411 Pathogenic Bacteriology
3 - MICRO 417 Molecular Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis and Aging
3 - Biomedicine Requirement4
3 - Elective
15 Total
122-124 Total Semester Hours
1BIOL 110 and 111 are strongly recommended; however, BIOL
103 may substitute for BIOL 110, and BIOL 104 may substitute for BIOL 111.
The remaining 1-2 credits required must be satisfied by completing 1?2
extra credits from departmental course offerings at the 300-level or higher.
See advisor.
2MTHSC 108, 301, or EX ST 301
3See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
4BIOCH 302, 423, 432, BIOSC 425, 456, 457, HLTH 380, MICRO
400, or 491
Opportunities for employment include a wide variety of career paths such as manufacturing, marketing, sales, design, purchasing, quality assurance, and customer services. Most career opportunities are in positions requiring technical knowledge combined with marketing and management skills.
The core curriculum assures graduates of having the skills and knowledge required by most entry-level packaging positions. Emphasis area choices or approved minors allow students to select courses to improve career preparation for specific industry segments, including distribution and transportation, engineering technology, food and health care packaging, graphic communications, materials, business administration, entrepreneurship, environmental engineering, environmental science and policy, and management.
Students changing majors to Packaging Science must have at least a 2.0
cumulative grade-point ratio.
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
1 - PKGSC 101 Packaging Orientation1
3 - Social Science Requirement2
16 Total
Second Semester
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
2 - PKGSC 102 Intro. to Packaging Science1
3 - Departmental Requirement3
1 - Elective3
17 Total
4 - CH 201 Survey of Organic Chemistry or
3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry and3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab.
3 - PHYS 207 General Physics I and
1 - PHYS 209 General Physics I Lab. or
3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I and4 - PKGSC 202 Packaging Materials and Manuf.11 - PHYS 124 Physics Lab. II
15 Total
Second Semester4
3 - PHYS 208 General Physics II and
1 - PHYS 210 General Physics II Lab. or
3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II and3 - PKGSC 201 Packaging Perishable Products1 - PHYS 223 Physics Lab. II
3 - PKGSC 204 Container Systems1
1 - PKGSC 206 Container Systems Lab.1
3 - THRD 180 Intro. to Technical Drawing and Computer-Aided Drafting
14 Total
3 - PKGSC 320 Package Design Fundamentals
3 - PKGSC 368 Packaging and Society
3 - PKGSC 430 Converting for Flexible Packaging
3 - PKGSC 440 Packaging for Distribution
3 - Emphasis Area6
15 Total
Second Semester
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - PKGSC 401 Packaging Machinery
3 - PKGSC 404 Mechanical Properties of Packages and Principles of Package Evaluation7
2 - PKGSC 454 Package Evaluation Lab.7
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement2
3 - Emphasis Area6
17 Total
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
4 - PKGSC 416 Appl. of Polymers in Packaging
4 - PKGSC 464 Food and Health Care Pkg. Syst.
3 - Emphasis Area6
14 Total
Second Semester
3 - AP EC 202 Agricultural Economics or
3 - ECON 211 Principles of Microeconomics3 - PKGSC 420 Package Design and Development
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement2
6 - Emphasis Area6
1 - Elective3
16 Total
124 Total Semester Hours
1A C or better is required in this course for graduation.
2See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement. Note:
Social Science Requirement must be in an area other than economics. A 200-level
or higher foreign language course is recommended to satisfy the Arts and
Humanities (Non-Literature) Requirement.
3See advisor.
4Students interested in minors or emphasis areas should
take any prerequisites in the sophomore year.
5At least one 15-week period (six months preferred) of Cooperative
Education is required.
6Completion of an approved minor or emphasis area is required.
Approved minors are Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Environmental
Engineering, Environmental Science and Policy, Management.
Emphasis Areas consist of 15 credit hours selected from one of the following areas:7PKGSC 404 and 454 must be taken concurrently.
Distribution and TransportationC E 255, 311, 410, 411, (C R P) 412, MGT 305, 317, 423, 424, 426
Engineering TechnologyAG M 205, 406, 460, C E 253, E G 209, ENGR 120, 130, THRD 181, 220, 224, 250, 420
Food and Health Care PackagingBIO E 302, 320, 401, FD SC 214, 401, 402, 404, MICRO 305, 407
Graphic CommunicationsG C 207, 215, 245, 310, 405, 406, 407, 440, 446
MaterialsBIO E 302, C M E 210, 222, 225, 241, 242, 319, FOR 441, 442, PKGSC 471, TEXT 176
Undergraduates may also prepare to study optometry, podiatry, and other health professions. While the basic requirements for these professional schools are essentially the same as those for schools of medicine and dentistry, specific requirements for individual schools in these professions vary somewhat; consequently, interested students are advised to consult with the chief health professionals advisor.
At Clemson, rather than having a separate, organized preprofessional
health study program, students are allowed to major in any curriculum,
as long as the basic entrance requirements of the professional health school
are fulfilled. These schools are not as concerned about a student's major
as they are about academic performance whichever curriculum the student
chooses. Professional health schools have neither preferences nor prejudices
concerning any curriculum, which is evidenced by the fact that their entering
students represent a broad spectrum of curricula. The emphasis is placed
on the student's doing well in the curriculum chosen, and this becomes
critical as competition increases for the limited number of places available
in professional health schools.
For financial aid purposes, students in the Prepharmacy program are considered to be enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
3 - PSYCH 201 Introduction to Psychology
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement1
18 Total
Second Semester
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ECON 200 Economic Concepts
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
1 - Elective
18 Total
4 - BIOSC 222 Human Anatomy and Phys. I2 or
4 - MICRO 305 General Microbiology23 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab.
3 - PHYS 207 General Physics I
1 - PHYS 209 General Physics I Lab.
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement3
3 - History Requirement4
18 Total
Second Semester
3 - AG ED 200 Agricultural Applications of Educational Technology or
3 - CP SC 120 Intro. to Information Tech.3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 228 Organic Chemistry Lab.
3 - COMM 150 Intro. to Human Comm. or
3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking3 - PHYS 208 General Physics II
1 - PHYS 210 General Physics II Lab.
3 - Science and Tech. in Society Requirement5
1 - Elective
18 Total
72-90 Total Semester Hours
1A A H 210, MUSIC 210, or THEA 317
2The Medical University of South Carolina requires MICRO
305. The University of South Carolina requires a BIOSC 222 and 223. To
be eligible for both professional schools, the course(s) not taken this
semester must be taken during a summer term or third year of study.
3Select any ENGL course from General Education Arts and
Humanities (Literature) Requirement.
4See advisor.
5See General Education Requirements.
6Students planning to receive the Bachelor of Science degree
upon completion of the program are required to complete an additional 18
credit hours. See advisor for requirements.
Note: The University of South Carolina requires credit for two
semesters of a foreign language or exemption by examination. Students are
expected to have completed this requirement in high school.
Because preparation of some of the concentrations requires three years or a BS degree in any area, students are advised to select a major with similar requirements after consultation with the Prerehabili-tation Sciences advisor. The following curriculum fulfills the general requirements for those fields, requiring only two years of prerequisites. The Pre-physical Therapy and Preoccupational Therapy concentrations require an additional year of electives and/or a BS degree. Electives should be chosen after consultation with the advisor. Professional schools may change their requirements at any time, so it is imperative that students in this major stay in close contact with their advisor.
For financial aid purposes, students in the Prere-habilitation Sciences
program are considered to be enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
3 - PSYCH 201 Introduction to Psychology
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement1
17 Total
Second Semester
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
3 - SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
3 - Mathematics Requirement2
1 - Elective
18 Total
4 - BIOSC 222 Human Anatomy and Phys. I
3 - PHYS 207 General Physics I
1 - PHYS 209 General Physics I Lab.
3 - PSYCH 340 Lifespan Developmental Psych.
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement3
3 - Arts and Humanities Requirement1
17 Total
Second Semester
4 - BIOSC 223 Human Anatomy and Phys. II
3 - COMM 150 Intro. to Human Comm. or
3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking3 - CP SC 120 Intro. to Information Technology
3 - PHYS 208 General Physics II
1 - PHYS 210 General Physics II Lab.
3 - Science and Tech. in Society Requirement1
17 Total
90 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
2See advisor.
3Select any ENGL course from General Education Arts and
Humanities (Literature) Requirement.
4Students planning to receive the Bachelor of Science degree
upon completion of the program are required to complete an additional 24
credit hours. See advisor for requirements.
Minimum requirements for admission to a college of veterinary medicine generally include the satisfactory completion of prescribed courses in a well-rounded undergraduate degree program. Specific requirements for admission to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine include the following undergraduate courses: six credits of English, 14 credits of humanities and social studies, eight of physics, eight of general biology, eight credits of advanced biology, three credits of biochemistry, and 16 credits of organic and inorganic chemistry. (Chemistry and physics courses must be at the premedical level; they may not be survey courses.)
To be in the best competitive position, applicants should complete courses
in animal agriculture, genetics, nutrition, biochemistry, and advanced
biology. Considerations for selection are character, scholastic achievement,
personality, experience
with large and small animals, general knowledge, and motivation. In
the past, competition has been keen, and only those applicants who have
shown exceptional ability have been admitted. Specific considerations may
include a minimal grade-point average and completion of standardized tests
such as the Graduate Record Examination and the Veterinary College Admission
Test.
Since out-of-state students attending Clemson are ineligible to apply to the University of Georgia or Tuskegee University under the South Carolina quota, they should contact the college(s) of veterinary medicine to which they plan to apply. They may apply at the University of Georgia for at-large admission.
Veterinary schools accept students with a broad range of academic backgrounds; therefore, it is recommended that the beginning university student select any undergraduate major and simultaneously complete the courses required for veterinary school entrance and those required for completion of a BS or BA degree. For students selecting Animal and Veterinary Sciences or Biological Sciences at Clemson University, the basic curricula have been designed to accommodate Georgia's entrance requirements. Further information is available from the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at 864-656-3427.
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I
3 - HORT 101 Horticulture
3 - MTHSC 102 Intro. to Mathematical Analysis
6 - Social Science Requirement1
16 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOSC 205 Plant Form and Function and
1 - BIOSC 206 Plant Form and Function Lab. or
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
1 - HORT 102 Experience Horticulture
3 - MTHSC 101 Essential Math for Informed Soc.
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement1
14 Total
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry2 or
4 - CH 105 Begin. Gen. and Organic Chem.3 - HORT 212 Introduction to Turfgrass Culture
1 - HORT 213 Turfgrass Culture Lab.
3 - HORT 303 Plant Materials
3 - Oral Communication Requirement1
14 Total
Second Semester
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry or
4 - CH 106 Begin. Gen. and Organic Chem.3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement1
3 - Business Requirement3
3 - Social Science Requirement1
13 Total
3 - HORT 471 Advanced Internship4
4 - CSENV 202 Soils
3 - Applied Science Requirement3
3 - Business Requirement3
3 - Spanish Requirement3
13 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOSC 401 Plant Physiology
1 - BIOSC 402 Plant Physiology Lab.
1 - HORT 409 Seminar
2 - HORT 420 Applied Turfgrass Physiology
3 - Advanced Writing Requirement1
4 - Laboratory Science Requirement3
14 Total
3 - HORT 412 Advanced Turfgrass Management
6 - Horticulture Specialization Requirement3
4 - Laboratory Science Requirement3
3 - Soils Requirement3
16 Total
Second Semester
3 - HORT (CSENV) 433 Integrated Weed Mgt. for Agronomic and Horticultural Crops
3 - Applied Science Requirement3
3 - Business Requirement3
3 - Horticulture Specialization Requirement3
3 - Soils Requirement3
15 Total
121 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement.
2Students not taking the CH 105/106 sequence must satisfy
the General Education Science and Technology in Society Requirement by
selecting a qualifying course from the Applied Science or Laboratory Science
Requirement.
3See advisor. Select from department-approved list.
4Internship must be completed in one or two semesters. Internship
may be done fall, spring, or summer after completing HORT 212/213. Prior
approval is required for internships, and a 2.0 grade-point ratio is required
for registration.
Note: Turfgrass majors must make a C or better in all HORT-designated courses. Courses may be repeated as often as necessary to achieve the minimum grade.
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology provides a solid foundation for many careers in the sciences. The curriculum is strong in basic and applied sciences, communication skills, and the social sciences. In addition, three credit hours are available for field training with appropriate natural resource agencies. Students may satisfy coursework requirements for professional certification by the Wildlife Society and/or the American Fisheries Society.
Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements for the
dual degree from the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources as early
as possible in their undergraduate program as a number of required courses
have prerequisites not normally taken by Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
majors. Enrollment guidelines and procedures can be found under Academic
Regulations.
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I
4 - CH 105 Beginning Gen. and Organic Chem.1
1 - E N R 101 Intro. to ENR I
3 - MTHSC 102 Intro. to Mathematical Analysis
3 - Elective
15 Total
Second Semester
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II
4 - CH 106 Begin. Gen. and Organic Chem.1 or
4 - PHYS 200 Introductory Physics13 - CP SC 120 Intro. to Information Technology
3 - ENGL 103 Accelerated Composition
1 - F N R 102 FNR Freshman Portfolio
15 Total
4 - CSENV 202 Soils
2 - FOR 205 Dendrology
3 - FOR 221 Forest Biology
3 - W F B 300 Wildlife Biology
1 - W F B 301 Wildlife Biology Lab.
3 - Arts and Humanities (Literature) Requirement2
16 Total
Second Semester
3 - BIOSC 303 Vertebrate Biology
3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking
3 - W F B 350 Principles of Fish and Wildlife Biol.
3 - Arts and Humanities (Non-Lit.) Requirement2
3 - Social Science Requirement2
15 Total
3 - AP EC 257 Nat. Res., Environment, and Econ.
4 - BIOSC 320 Field Botany
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
3 - GEN 300 Fundamental Genetics
3 - W F B 462 Wetland Wildlife Biology
16 Total
Second Semester
3 - E N R 302 Natural Resources Measurements
3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics
3 - W F B (BIOSC) 313 Conservation Biology
3 - W F B 410 Wildlife Management Techniques
3 - Approved Requirement3
15 Total
4 - AVS 301 Anat. and Phys. of Domestic Animals
3 - W F B 412 Wildlife Management
3 - Approved Requirement3
3 - Ecology Requirement4
3 - Policy and Law Requirement3
16 Total
Second Semester
1 - F N R 499 Natural Resources Seminar
3 - W F B 416 Fishery Biology
3 - W F B 440 Non-game Wildlife Management
1 - W F B 498 Senior Portfolio
6 - Approved Requirement3
14 Total
122 Total Semester Hours
1Students planning to take organic chemistry should substitute
CH 101 and 102.
2See General Education Requirements. Three of these credit
hours must also satisfy the Cross-Cultural Awareness Requirement; and,
if CH 105 is not selected, three credits must also satisfy the Science
and Technology in Society Requirement. (Note: Social Science Requirement
must be in an area other than economics.)
3Select from department-approved list.
4BIOSC 441, 443, 446, or FOR 315
Accounting
Adult/Extension Education
Aerospace Studies
African American Studies
Agricultural Business Management
Agricultural Mechanization and Business
American Sign Language Studies
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Anthropology
Athletic Leadership
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Chemistry
Cluster
Communication Studies
Communications
Community Recreation Management
Computer Science
Crop and Soil Environmental Science
East Asian Studies
Economics
Education
English
Entomology
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science and Policy
Equine Business--not open to Animal and Veterinary Sciences majors
Film Studies
Financial Management
Fine Arts
Food Science
Forest Products
Forest Resource Management
Geography
Geology
Global Politics
Great Works
Health Science
History
Horticulture--not open to Turfgrass majors
Human Resource Management
Legal Studies
Management
Mathematical Sciences
Microbiology
Military Leadership
Modern Languages
Music
Natural Resource Economics
Nonprofit Leadership
Operations Management
Packaging Science
Park and Protected Area Management
Philosophy
Physics
Plant Pathology
Political Science
Poultry Science--not open to Animal and Veterinary Sciences majors
Psychology
Public Policy
Religion
Russian Area Studies
Science and Technology in Society
Screenwriting
Sociology
Spanish-American Area Studies
Sport Management
Textiles
Theatre
Therapeutic Recreation
Travel and Tourism
Turfgrass--not open to Horticulture majors
Urban Forestry
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
Women's Studies
Writing