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2 BIOLOGY FACULTY Phone # Office Location Field of Special Competence address AULD, Dr. Josh Human Anatomy SSN 077 Assistant Professor and Physiology B.S. Duquesne University Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh jauld@wcupa.edu BEGAN, Dr. Sharon E. Assistant Chair SSN 288 Professor Plant Development and B.S. Kutztown University Evolution M.S. East Tennessee State University Bryology Ph.D. Southern Illinois University sbegan@wcupa.edu BENESKI, Dr. John Anatomy and Physiology MER 323 Professor Animal Development B.A. M.A. Humboldt State University Organic Evolution Ph.D. Washington State University jbeneski@wcupa.edu BŐTTGER, Dr. Anne Invertebrate Zoology MER 319 Assistant Professor Marine and Fisheries Biology Prediploma Biology, Osnabrück Environmental Physiology University (Germany) Cancer Research BSc Hon. Zoology, Aberdeen University (Scotland) Ph.D. University of Alabama at Birmingham aboettger@wcupa.edu BROITMAN, Dr. Steven Molecular Biology MER 321 Professor Biochemistry B.S. SUNY-Stony Brook M. Ed. University of Massachusetts M.A., Ph.D. Princeton University sbroitman@wcupa.edu CASOTTI, Dr. Giovanni Functional Morphology SSN 281 Professor Histology B.S. Ph.D. Murdoch Electron Microscopy University (Australia) gcasotti@wcupa.edu FAIRCHILD, Dr. Winfield Freshwater Ecology SSN 383 Professor Biostatistical Analysis B.A. Hamilton College M.S., Ph.D University of Michigan wfairchild@wcupa.edu FAN, Dr. Xin Microbiology SSN 290 Associate Professor Pathogenesis B.S. Jiangxi College of Chinese Medicine M.S. Kunming Medical College Ph. D. University of Pennsylvania xfan@wcupa.edu 2

3 FISH, Dr. Frank Zoology SSL 058 Professor Marine Biology B.A. State University Functional Morphology College at Oswego, New York Ecological Physiology M.S., Ph.D. Michigan State University GESTL, Dr. Erin Molecular Biology SSN 282 Assistant Professor B.S., Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University GREENAMYER, Dr. Judith Endocrinology SSN 376 Assistant Professor Parasitology M.S. University of California Veterinary Medicine D.V.M. Ohio State University KNABB, Dr. Maureen Cell Physiology MER 301 Professor Molecular Mechanisms B.S. St. Joseph's University of Diseases Ph.D. University of Virginia MBUY, Dr. Gustave Microbiology MER 313 Professor Virology B.S. University of California Immunology M.S., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati PAGÁN, Dr. Oné Pharmacology MER 302 Associate Professor Neurobiology B.S. University of Puerto Rico Physiology M.S. University of Puerto Rico MSC Ph.D. Cornell University PHARES, Dr. Gregg Neurobiology SSL 146 Instructor Physiology B.S. Willamette University Ph.D., University of Chicago SSN 376 PISCIOTTA, Dr. John Assistant Professor B.A. Eckerd College M.S. University of South Florida Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University Microbiology SCHEDLBAUER, Dr. Jessica Plant/Ecosystem Ecology MER 317 Assistant Professor B.A. Hartwick College M.S. University of Maine Ph.D. University of Idaho/ Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza jschedlbauer@wcupa.edu 3

4 SLUSHER, Dr. Leslie Molecular Genetics MER 322 Professor and Physiology B.S. N. Carolina State University Ph.D. Penn State University TIEBOUT, Dr. Harry Terrestrial Vertebrate Ecology SSN 075 Professor Animal Energetics B.A. University of Illinois Ph.D. University of Florida TURNER, Dr. Gregory Secondary Education SSN 377 Associate Professor Ecology B.S. Virginia Commonwealth University M.A. Hunter College, M. Ed. Columbia University Ph.D. Fordham University WABER, Dr. Jack Department Chair SSN 175 A Professor Plant Biochemistry B.A. Hope College Ph.D. University of Hawaii jwaber@wcupa.edu WABER, Professor Jo Anne Secondary Education SSN 475 Instructor Anatomy and Physiology B.A. Montclair State University M.A. West Chester University jwaber2@wcupa.edu Contents Pages Advising 12 B.A. Biology 6, 14 B.S. Biology General 6, 18 B.S. Biology Cell and Molecular 6, 22 B.S. Biology 7, 26 Microbiology B.S. Biology Ecology 8, 30 and Conservation Pages B.S. Biology Marine Science 10, 34 B.S. Biology Med Tech 10, 38 B.S.ED. Biology 7, 42 Darlington Biological Society 6 Graduation 12 Pre-Professional Studies 11 Pre-Physical Therapy 11, 41 Research Opportunities 12 Success Principles 5 4

5 On Course Success Principles - It s All About Choice (taken from On Course: Strategies for Creating Success In College and In Life by Skip Downing) CHOICES OF SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS Successful students ACCEPT SELF-RESPONSIBILITY, seeing themselves as the primary cause of their outcomes and experiences. Successful students DISCOVER SELF-MOTIVATION, finding purpose in their lives by discovering personally meaningful goals and dreams. Successful students MASTER SELF-MANAGEMENT, consistently planning and taking purposeful actions in pursuit of their goals and dreams. Successful students EMPLOY INTERDEPENDENCE, building mutually supportive relationships that help them achieve their goals and dreams (while helping others do the same). Successful students GAIN SELF-AWARENESS, Consciously employing behaviors, beliefs and attitudes Successful students ADOPT LIFE-LONG LEARNING, finding valuable lessons and wisdom in nearly every experience they have. Successful students DEVELOP EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, effectively managing their emotions in support of their goals and dreams. Successful students BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES, seeing themselves capable, lovable and unconditionally worthy as human beings. CHOICES OF STRUGGLING STUDENTS Struggling students see themselves as Victims, believing that what happens to them is determined by external forces such as fate, luck and powerful others. Struggling students have difficulty sustaining motivation, often feeling depressed, frustrated, and/or resentful about a lack of direction in their lives. Struggling students seldom identify specific actions needed to accomplish a desired outcome. And when they do, they tend to procrastinate. Struggling students are solitary, seldom requesting, even rejecting offers of assistance from those who could help. Struggling students make important choices unconsciously, being directed by selfsabotaging habits and outdated life scripts. Struggling students resist learning new ideas and skills, viewing learning as fearful or boring rather than as mental play. Struggling students live at the mercy of string emotions such as anger, depression, anxiety or a need for instant gratification. Struggling students doubt their competence and personal value, feeling inadequate to create their desired outcomes and experiences. 5

6 Darlington Biological Society The Darlington Biological Society, DBS, is the Bio Club at WCU. This dedicated group of students meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics and events with the assistance of a biology faculty advisor. Past service opportunities include Gordon Natural Area Clean Up Days, West Chester s Adopt-a-Block program, Alex s Lemonade Stand, Earth Week, Aid to South Africa, and Native Plant Garden (planted outside Boucher s window wall). They also hold an annual Paintball Tournament and All Science Semi-Formal along with the Chemistry Club. Trips to the Philadelphia Zoo, NYC, the Mutter Museum and the Franklin Institute were also taken last year. Camping and hiking events take place throughout the year. DBS hosts a successful monthly Seminar Series highlighting faculty and guests research. Additionally, the Bio Club runs a tutoring program for biology courses. The first meeting of the year is announced via campus to Bio students. Meetings are held in the Biology Student Room in Schmucker Science Link, Room 159. Students should contact the Darlington Biological Society at BioClub@wcupa.edu Bachelor of Arts in Biology The B.A. in Biology provides the liberal education and the special preparation required for careers in university teaching, government service, independent and industrial research, science related sales and public relations, scientific writing, and other areas of business. This program also prepares students for admission to graduate and professional schools. The possibility of 26 semester hours of directed electives enables the student to obtain a minor in another area of interest. Students interested in the B.A. degree should contact Dr. Böttger, Bachelor of Science in Biology General Concentration The general B.S. in Biology degree is intended to be individually designed to provide the skills that students need to achieve their career goals. This program also prepares students for admission into graduate or professional schools. Students interested in this B.S. degree should contact Dr. Böttger, Bachelor of Science in Biology - Cell & Molecular Concentration The Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration is a new program in the biology department designed to prepare students for graduate study or employment in modern Cell and Molecular Biology. The curriculum entails a "core" of concentration requirements (designed to provide an appropriate academic foundation) followed by a selection of upper-level "concentration electives" to be chosen in consultation with the student's academic advisor. Several Biology Department faculty members are actively engaged in research, and opportunities exist for qualified undergraduates to obtain hands-on research experience working in one of these laboratories. This program is appropriate for students anticipating a career in Medicine or other Health Professions. For more information contact Dr. Gestl,

7 Bachelor of Science in Biology -Microbiology Concentration New and innovative methods continue to be developed in the biological sciences. Recent advances in the molecular biology of nucleic acids, such as recombinant DNA technology, and in immunology such as monoclonal antibody technology, and in Microbial Ecology (Bioremediation) have resulted in substantial opportunities for employment in industry and research for individuals trained in biomedical sciences. In order to enhance the employment opportunities for students graduating at the bachelor level in biology, the Department of Biology at West Chester University has developed a program of study in microbiology. This program is designed to provide students with the special preparation required for careers in clinical laboratories, industrial and academic research and government service in the areas of microbiology, immunology, virology, and mycology. The training the students will receive should make them especially attractive to biotechnology industries, several of which are developing or expanding in Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Generation of highly trained individuals requires that the courses incorporated into the program provide extensive "hands-on" experience with the techniques that are most useful and important to modern biomedical sciences. Students will be exposed to fundamental knowledge of the characteristics, genetics, cultivation, metabolic properties, and host interaction of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, intracellular and extracellular parasites, and viruses. Also included is the identification and characterization of such microorganisms. Emphasis will also be placed on acquisition of skills needed to evaluate and technically interpret results obtained. Satisfactory completion of this program gives the student the option of taking the National Registry Examinations which provide recognition by the National Registry of Microbiologists at specific levels of training and/or experience mastered. Circulation of the student name in the registry brings the student to the attention of prospective employers. This program also provides the basic preparation needed for entry into graduate school in several specialized areas of biology or into professional schools. Students whose primary interests relate to the role of microorganisms in nature (Microbial Ecology) should consider taking the following courses as directed electives: Chemistry of the Environment (CHE 403), Wastewater Systems (ENV 463), and Water Quality and Health (ENV 462). Students interested in Microbiology should contact Dr. Greenamyer, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in Biology This program is designed to prepare the student for a career in teaching in Secondary Schools. Professional certification in biology is awarded to the student who completes the program satisfactorily. Each student is strongly advised to seek certification in a related area to enhance employment potential. Related areas include the following: General Science, Health Education, Athletic Training, and Environmental Education. Students in this program have two Academic Advisors, one for Biology and one for Secondary Education. *THE BSED PROGRAM REQUIRES 126 CREDITS FOR GRADUATION. Students interested in the Secondary Education Biology Program should contact Dr. Turner,

8 Bachelor of Science in Biology Ecology and Conservation Concentration The Concentration in Ecology and Conservation provides an opportunity for interested students to obtain a strong background in field biology. The required core curriculum and choice of electives provide opportunities for later careers as biologists in State and Federal Environmental agencies, industry, environmental consulting firms and similar organizations. Internships are strongly recommended as part of the program. Coursework emphasizes skills obtained in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. Additional coursework from other departments may be recommended to fulfill particular career objectives. Whereas many students obtain jobs in some area of Ecology directly after obtaining the B.S. degree, many jobs in Ecology today require a M.S. degree. The Ecology and Conservation concentration requires one course that is not required by the other concentrations: BIO 310 Biostatistical Applications. This course covers the experimental design and computer-assisted statistical analysis of biological research problems. Fifteen semester hours of Biology Ecology Electives must be selected from the following: Field Botany (BIO 275) Plant Physiology (BIO 466) Vertebrate Ecology (BIO 277) Population Biology (BIO 470) Marine Biology (BIO 313) Wetlands (BIO 471) Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology (BIO 315) Conservation Biology (BIO 473) Entomology (BIO 377) Microbial Ecology (BIO 474) Invertebrate Zoology (BIO 387) Plant Communities (BIO 475) Organic Evolution (BIO 412) Freshwater Ecology ( BIO 476) Tropical Ecology and Conservation (BIO415) Plant Evolution (BIO 478) Global Climate Change (BIO 435) Systematic Botany (BIO 485) Ecology and Conservation Concentration majors must also take 2 courses (6-7 semester hours) under advisement in disciplines germane to ecology. Student originated requests to use a course not on the list (on the following page) to fulfill this requirement must be signed by their Advisor, then by the Department Chair and placed in the student's file in the Biology Office. BIO Ecology Related Electives Select two from the following list: I. Department of Biology a. Any Biology Ecology Elective (above) not already selected. b. General Microbiology (BIO 214) c. Microb Phys, Comp Vert., Internship (BIO 464, 468 or 409) d. Functional Animal Morphology (BIO 457) 8

9 II. Department of Geology and Astronomy a. Environmental Geology (ESS 336) b. Hydrology (ESS 439) c. Soils (ESS 490) d. Geomorphology (ESS 343) III. Department of Chemistry a. Analytical Chemistry I (CHE 321 and CRL 321) b. Analytical Chemistry II (CHE 424 and CRL 424) IV. Department of Government and Planning a. Introduction to Planning (GEO 214) b. Introduction to Maps and Remote Sensing (GEO 225) c. Environmental Conserv & Sustain (GEO 230) d. Environmental Planning(GEO 336) e. Landscape Analysis (GEO 341) f. Land Use Planning (GEO 320) e. Remote sensing (ESS 435) f. Introduction to Oceanography (ESS 330) g. Advanced Oceanography (ESS 332) c. Chemistry of the Environment (CHE 403) g. GIS Applications (GEO 424) h. Environmental Crises (GEO 332) i. Environmental Applications of GIS (GEO 338) j. Field Methods in Environmental Geography (GEO 402) k. Introduction to G.I.S. (GEO 324) V. Department of Health a. Water Quality and Health (ENV 462) b. Environmental Toxicology (ENV 451) VI. Department of Psychology a. Animal Behavior (PSY 335) b. Animal Behavior Lab (PSY 336) Although the basic purpose of the program is to develop strong analytical skills suitable for a broad range of careers in ecology, conservation, and environmental biology, the opportunity exists for some specialization at the undergraduate level through 1) recommended courses, 2) internships with local organizations, and 3) summer courses offered at appropriate biological field stations. 1) Recommended Courses: Students interested in aquatic ecology, water quality, fisheries and related fields should consider taking Freshwater Ecology (BIO 476), Wetlands (BIO 471), Water Quality and Health (ENV 462), and Chemistry of the Environment (CHE 403). Students interested in plant ecology, horticulture, and related fields should take Plant Physiology (BIO 466), Wetlands (BIO 471), Plant Communities (BIO 475), Systematic Botany (BIO 485), and selected courses such as Entomology (BIO 377) and Fundamentals of Soil (ESS 490). Students wishing to specialize in wetland ecology should plan to take Wetlands (BIO 471), Freshwater Ecology (BIO 476), Hydrogeology (ESS 339) and Soils (ESS 490). Students interested in microbial ecology should consider taking General Microbiology (BIO 214), Microbial Ecology 9

10 (BIO 474), Microbial Physiology (BIO 464), Chemistry of the Environment (CHE 403), and Water Quality and Health (ENV 462). Students with an interest in animal ecology should plan to take Vertebrate Ecology (BIO 277), Entomology (BIO 377), Invertebrate Zoology (BIO 387) and Animal Behavior (PSY 335, 336). 2) Internships: A large number of local organizations are interested in providing student internships, and can supply valuable experience and contacts. Students should expect to seek internships during their senior year, or during the summer between their junior and senior years. Internships receive course credit as BIO 409. A maximum of 8 credit hours may be used to satisfy Biology elective credit. 3) Biological Field Stations: Course taken during the summer at Biological Field Stations are highly recommended. Field stations provide an intensive exposure to field biology and can offer courses complementary to those available at West Chester. Courses taken under advisement can be applied to the degree. For more information contact Dr. Schedlbauer, Bachelor of Science in Biology Marine Science Concentration The B.S. in BIOLOGY: MARINE SCIENCE concentration provides the opportunity for interested students to obtain a strong educational background in marine biology and other topics in a field that stretches from marine organisms to biotechnology and even oceanography interests from the coastal waters to deep oceans. The required core curriculum and electives will allow students the opportunity to draw on educational resources at West Chester University and Marine Field stations, such as the Wallops Island Marine Science Consortium, VA. Course work emphasizes techniques in biological sciences, oceanography, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Field and laboratory courses form a strong foundation of this program and students are encouraged to engage in directed research projects or internships. Students interested in Marine Science should contact Dr. Boettger, Bachelor of Science in Biology Medical Technology Concentration Medical Technology offers students the opportunity to enter the field of laboratory medicine with emphasis on the techniques and instrumentation used to evaluate disease processes. This concentration allows students to complete the necessary general education and departmental requirements in three years. The fourth year is spent in a hospital internship training program at one of the several affiliated hospitals and students receive 26 semester hour credits for the internship year (Bio 407 & 408, Internship in Medical Technology). To qualify for the internship, students must have a 2.75 GPA and be accepted by an accredited hospital Medical Technology program. Students completing the internship will receive a B.S. in Biology/Medical Technology concentration and the training necessary to take the national certification exam. Affiliated hospitals include Pennsylvania Hospital, Reading Hospital and Graduate Hospital. For further information contact, Dr. Knabb,

11 Pre-Professional Studies Both the Bachelors of Science in General Biology and the Bachelors of Science in Cell & Molecular Biology are most appropriate to this course of study recommended for students who want to go to medical, veterinary, dental, physician s assistant or other professional schools. All pre-professional students should elect to take (4 credits each): BIO 357 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy & BIO 468 Comparative Vertebrate Physiology Choose your additional Biology major electives from the following: BIO 314 Diagnostic Bacteriology (4) BIO 452 Parasitology (3) BIO 367 Physiology of Drug Interactions (3) BIO 456 Virology (3) BIO 428 Animal Histology (3) BIO 465 Immunology (4) BIO 440 Human Genetics (3) BIO 467 Endocrinology (3) BIO 448 Animal Development (4) BIO 484 Epidemiology (3) Your Academic Advisor can help you select other Biology electives, an internship or independent study project. Other courses that are highly recommended include: PHI 371 Biomedical Ethics CHE 232 Organic Chem II (Pre-meds) ENG 368 Bus. & Organizational Writing CHE 476 & CRL 476 Biochemistry I & lab ENG 371 Technical Writing (required for Cell & Molec majors) Interested students may apply in their second semester. Please note that five letters of reference are required for an interview or eligibility for a letter of recommendation from the Pre-Med committee. MCAT and GRE prep assistance is available through the Pre-Med Office as well. For more information or to apply contact the Pre-Med Department, Schmucker South 117, Pre-Physical Therapy Option There are several academic paths a student may follow to prepare for a professional physical therapy program. The Department of Kinesiology has a Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration in Exercise Science, for students who wish to emphasize Exercise Science; we strongly recommend a minor in Biology for those students. Students may also meet the requirements for Physical Therapy programs by following the general concentration in the BS in Biology. In addition, within the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Biology and the Liberal Studies Program have cooperated on a degree plan that will allow students the flexibility necessary to meet the requirements of virtually all physical therapy schools in the Northeast. Students who are interested in a career in physical therapy are strongly advised to write to the admissions office of the schools they are interested in to determine specific prerequisites for those programs. Required biology courses are particularly variable. Students interested in pre-physical therapy in the College of Arts and Sciences should enter West Chester University as biology majors in the BS: General program, and identify themselves as pre-physical therapy during their summer orientation and advising session. They will be given a pre-physical therapy guidance sheet, and all assigned to the same 11

12 advisor. The basic skills, science, and math courses taken during the first year are virtually the same as the BS: General program, but specific courses are recommended for the general education electives. These include Psychology 100 and Philosophy 180. After completing 32 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00, the student may elect to transfer to the B.S. in Liberal Studies, Science and Mathematics Track, and declare a biology minor. Biology courses that will fulfill the requirements of the minor will be selected after advisement and consideration of the particular physical therapy school the student plans to enter. For further information on pre-physical therapy advising in the Biology Department, contact Dr. Greenamyer, Research Opportunities All of the Biology professors hold doctoral degrees and most are actively engaged in research in such areas as molecular genetics, immunology, cell physiology, ecology, and functional morphology. These individuals are nationally and internationally recognized with over 50 articles and papers appearing over the last five years in prestigious journals. Almost half have recently received grant support from either the National Institutes of Health or the National Science Foundation. Research facilities, as well as classrooms, are equipped with such state-of-the-art equipment as liquid scintillation and gamma counters, spectrophotometers with recorders, a digitized HPLC system, and scanning and transmitting electron microscopes. The Biology Department also manages the 20,000 specimen William Darlington Herbarium and a 126-acre Robert B. Gordon Natural Area for Environmental Studies. Undergraduates interested in receiving academic credit for participating in departmental research activities should take BIO 491, Special Problems in Biology. Senior biology majors interested in gaining research experience in an off campus medical, commercial, industrial or government agency should take BIO 409, Internship in Biological Sciences. Students interested in these research opportunities should consult their advisor or any faculty member in their field of interest. An overall GPA of 2.5 and a GPA 2.5 or better in Biology are required before taking BIO 409 or BIO 491. Advising & Graduation The following pages list the general requirements for each of the concentrations within the Biology Department. You should use the appropriate section to plan and record your academic progress. Students are assigned to an Academic Adviser during summer orientation; consult with your Academic Adviser regularly. As academic advisers, Biology faculty members, are expected to provide accurate, helpful information to students; students are expected to be knowledgeable about the academic policies and procedures governing the completion of their degrees. The ultimate responsibility for satisfying all graduation requirements is the student's. The ultimate responsibility for constructing each semester's schedule is also the student's. For university policy information and degree requirements, refer to the WCU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you entered the university. This is your contract with the university for your General Education Requirements, provided you maintain full time student status, for the duration of your academic career and terminates upon earning your degree. You may at any time review your major requirements with your academic advisor. Students are expected to utilize campus . 12

13 Every semester, a Scheduling Flag is placed on your account in the computer. This Flag generates a hold that prevents you from scheduling until you meet with your Academic Advisor. You advisor then removes the flag. This system is designed to assist you selecting the best coursework each semester to meet graduation guidelines in a timely fashion. Please note that several courses WILL NOT count as a Biology major elective: BIO 102, 204, 259, 269, and 307, and SCB courses. BIO 311 is not an acceptable Biology course for any concentration except the BSED. See the WCU Undergraduate Catalog for prerequisites for individual courses. Be aware as well, that I courses can ONLY be used to fulfill an interdisciplinary requirement. Use the following timeline to apply for graduation with the Office of the Registrar. The application process begins online in your mywcu account. The Registrar s Office will review your general education requirements with you prior to graduation. You should review your major requirements with your Academic Advisor. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 in their Biology classes to receive a degree in Biology. Transfer students must complete at least half of their Biology credits at WCU to receive a degree in Biology. Graduation Application Timeline Graduation Available to Apply Online Deadline to Apply May 2012 January 1, 2011 December 30, 2011 August 2012 January 1, 2011 December 30, 2011 December 2012 July 1, 2011 June 30, 2012 May 2013 January 1, 2012 December 30, 2012 August 2013 January 1, 2012 December 30, 2012 December 2013 July 1, 2012 June 30, 2013 May 2014 January 1, 2013 December 30,

14 1. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGY Fall 2012 Spring 2013 REQUIREMENT COURSE CREDIT TERM YEAR GRADE I. ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS (18 s.h.) Effective Writing I WRT Writing II *WRT 3 Statistics MAT Communication *SPK 3 Diverse Communities ( J ) 3 Interdisciplinary ( I ) 3 II. LIBERAL ARTS DISTRIBUTIVE REQUIREMENTS No course that carries the Interdisciplinary attribute ( I course) may be used to fulfill any of these requirements, even if it carries a LIT, GEO, MHL, etc. prefix. A. Humanities (6 s.h.) Select courses from at least 2 of the following areas. Literature (LIT/CLS) History (HIS) Philosophy (PHI) 3 3 B. Behavioral and Social Sciences (6 s.h.) Select courses from at least 2 of the following areas. Anthropology (ANT) Psychology (PSY) Sociology (SOC) Economics (ECO) Geography (GEO) Government (PSC) 3 3 C. THE ARTS (3 s.h.) Any courses in Art, Cinematography, Dance, Music, Photography, and Theatre. 3 Biology majors will fulfill their distributive requirements in the Sciences with CHE 103 and PHY 130/170. These courses are listed under Supporting Courses. 14

15 III. FOREIGN LANGUAGE (0-12 s.h) All B.A.'s must satisfy the foreign language requirement through the 202 level IV. DIRECTED ELECTIVES Credits V. SUPPORTING COURSES (28-29s.h.) Calculus * MAT 3 / 4 General Chemistry I CHE Exp. General Chemistry I CRL General Chemistry II CHE Exp. General Chemistry II CRL Organic Chemistry I CHE Organic Chemistry II CHE Exp. Organic Chemistry I CRL General Physics I PHY General Physics II PHY VI. Biology Courses (33 s.h.) Must have 2.0 to graduate. A. Required courses (21 s.h.) General Biology *** BIO Botany *** BIO Zoology *** BIO Cell Physiology *** BIO Genetics *** BIO Ecology *** BIO Seminar or Internship or BIO 490/409/491 Independent Study*** 3 15

16 B. Biology Electives (12 s.h.) _ VII. Writing Emphasis See college catalog for details. _ Total degree program: 120 s.h. adjusted credits. Requirements Courses in Communications, second WRT course, and Calculus must be selected with the approval of the advisor. Approved Communication courses are SPK 199 (for transfer students only), 208, or 230. Approved WRT courses are 200, 204, 205, 206, 208, or 220. Calculus II is strongly recommended for any student planning to attend a graduate or professional school. *** Course must be passed with a "C-" or better. Students using BIO 409 to fill this requirement must be aware that using three credits in a required Biology course (section VI A) will not also count as three credits towards a Biology elective (section VI B). Check with your academic advisor if you are unsure of credit usage. All students entering WCU Fall of 1980 or later must take at least three approved Writing Emphasis courses, totaling at least 9 credits; students who enter with transfer credits need only 2, and a minimum of 6 credits; students who enter with more than 70cr. only need one course (at least 3 credits). At least 1 Writing Emphasis course must be taken at the 300 or 400 level for all students. A maximum of 8 combined credits from BIO 409 & 491 may be applied to total Biology credits. 16

17 Suggested Sequence for B.A. Biology Majors Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Semester #1 (16 credits) WRT 120 (3) BIO 110 (3) CHE 103/CRL 103 (3)/(1) MAT 121 (3) or Calculus Foreign Language (3) Semester #2 (16 credits) WRT 208 or 220 (3) BIO 215 or 217 (3) CHE 104/CRL 104 (3)/(1) MAT 121 (3) or Calculus Foreign Language (3) Semester #3 (15 credits) BIO core course (3) CHE 231/CRL 231 (4)/(2) Math (if still needed) (3) Foreign Language, if needed (3) Semester #4 (15 credits) BIO 220 (3) BIO core course (3) CHE 232 (3) SPK 208 or 230 (3) Foreign Language, if needed (3) Semester #5 (13 credits) BIO 215 or 217 (3) PHY 130 (4) Diversity (J) Course (3) Semester #6 (16 credits) BIO 270 (3) PHY 140 (4) Interdisciplinary (I) Course (3) Semester #7 (18 credits) BIO ELECTIVE (3) Semester #8 (12 credits) BIO ELECTIVE (3) BIO ELECTIVE (3) BIO 490/409/491 (3) All required 200 level Biology courses should be completed by the end of Semester #5. Students should take MAT 121 (Statistics) in the first year. 17

18 2. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY: GENERAL CONCENTRATION Fall 2012 Spring 2013 REQUIREMENT COURSE CREDIT TERM YEAR GRADE I. ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS (18 s.h.) Effective Writing I WRT Writing II *WRT 3 Statistics MAT Communication *SPK 3 Diverse Communities ( J ) 3 Interdisciplinary ( I ) 3 II. LIBERAL ARTS DISTRIBUTIVE REQUIREMENTS No course that carries the Interdisciplinary attribute ( I course) may be used to fulfill any of these requirements, even if it carries a LIT, GEO, MHL, etc. prefix. A. Humanities (6 s.h.) Select courses from at least 2 of the following areas. Literature (LIT/CLS) History (HIS) Philosophy (PHI) 3 3 B. Behavioral and Social Sciences (6 s.h.) Select courses from at least 2 of the following areas. Anthropology (ANT) Psychology (PSY) Sociology (SOC) Economics (ECO) Geography (GEO) Government (PSC) 3 3 C. THE ARTS (3 s.h.) Any courses in Art, Cinematography, Dance, Music, Photography, and Theatre. 3 Biology majors will fulfill their distributive requirements in the Sciences with CHE 103 and PHY 130/170. These courses are listed under Supporting Courses. 18

19 III. DIRECTED ELECTIVES Credits (as many as needed to reach 120 credits at graduation) IV. SUPPORTING COURSES (28-29s.h.) Calculus * MAT 3 / 4 General Chemistry I CHE Exp. General Chemistry I CRL General Chemistry II CHE Exp. General Chemistry II CRL Organic Chemistry I CHE Organic Chemistry II CHE Exp. Organic Chemistry I CRL General Physics I PHY General Physics II PHY V. Biology Courses (42 s.h.) Must have 2.0 to graduate. A. Required courses (21 s.h.) General Biology *** BIO Botany *** BIO Zoology *** BIO Cell Physiology *** BIO Genetics *** BIO Ecology *** BIO Seminar or Internship or BIO 490/409/491 Independent Study*** 3 B. Biology Electives (21 s.h.) _ 19

20 VI. Writing Emphasis See college catalog for details. _ Total degree program: 120 s.h. adjusted credits. Requirements Courses in Communications, second WRT course, and Calculus must be selected with the approval of the advisor. Approved Communication courses are SPK 199 (for transfer students only), 208, or 230. Approved WRT courses are 200, 204, 205, 206, 208, or 220. Calculus II is strongly recommended for any student planning to attend a graduate or professional school. *** Course must be passed with a "C-" or better. Students using BIO 409 to fill this requirement must be aware that using three credits in a required Biology course (section VI A) will not also count as three credits towards a Biology elective (section VI B). Check with your academic advisor if you are unsure of credit usage. All students entering WCU Fall of 1980 or later must take at least three approved Writing Emphasis courses, totaling at least 9 credits; students who enter with transfer credits need only 2, and a minimum of 6 credits; students who enter with more than 70cr. only need one course (at least 3 credits). At least 1 Writing Emphasis course must be taken at the 300 or 400 level for all students. A maximum of 8 combined credits from BIO 409 & 491 may be applied to total Biology credits. 20

21 Suggested Sequence for B.S. Biology Majors General Concentration Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Semester #1 (16 credits) WRT 120 (3) BIO 110 (3) CHE 103/CRL 103 (3)/(1) MAT 121 (3) or Calculus Semester #2 (16 credits) WRT 2 (3) BIO 215 or 217 (3) CHE 104/CRL 104 (3)/(1) MAT 121 (3) or Calculus Semester #3 (15 credits) BIO 215 or 217 (3) CHE 231/CRL 231 (4)/(2) Math (if still needed) (3) Semester #4 (15 credits) BIO 220 (3) BIO 230 (3) CHE 232 (3) SPK 208 or 230 (3) Semester #5 (16 credits) BIO 270 (3) BIO elective (3) PHY 130 (4) Diversity (J) Course (3) Semester #6 (13 credits) BIO elective (3) BIO elective (3) PHY 140 (4) Interdisciplinary (I) Course (3) Semester #7 (15 credits) BIO ELECTIVE (3) BIO ELECTIVE (3) Semester #8 (15 credits) BIO ELECTIVE (3) BIO ELECTIVE (3) BIO 490/409/491 (3) All required 200 level Biology courses should be completed by the end of Semester #5. Students should take MAT 121 (Statistics) in the first year. 21

22 3. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY: CELL AND MOLECULAR CONCENTRATION Fall 2012 Spring 2013 REQUIREMENT COURSE CREDIT TERM YEAR GRADE I. ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS (18 s.h.) Effective Writing I WRT Writing II *WRT 3 Statistics MAT Communication *SPK 3 Diverse Communities ( J ) 3 Interdisciplinary ( I ) 3 II. LIBERAL ARTS DISTRIBUTIVE REQUIREMENTS No course that carries the Interdisciplinary attribute ( I course) may be used to fulfill any of these requirements, even if it carries a LIT, GEO, MHL, etc. prefix. A. Humanities (6 s.h.) Select courses from at least 2 of the following areas. Literature (LIT/CLS) History (HIS) Philosophy (PHI) 3 3 B. Behavioral and Social Sciences (6 s.h.) Select courses from at least 2 of the following areas. Anthropology (ANT) Psychology (PSY) Sociology (SOC) Economics (ECO) Geography (GEO) Government (PSC) 3 3 C. THE ARTS (3 s.h.) Any courses in Art, Cinematography, Dance, Music, Photography, and Theatre. 3 Biology majors will fulfill their distributive requirements in the Sciences with CHE 103 and PHY 130/170. These courses are listed under Supporting Courses. 22

23 III. DIRECTED ELECTIVES Credits (as many as needed to reach 120 credits at graduation) _ IV. SUPPORTING COURSES (33-34s.h.) Calculus * MAT 3 / 4 General Chemistry I CHE Exp. General Chemistry I CRL General Chemistry II CHE Exp. General Chemistry II CRL Organic Chemistry I CHE Organic Chemistry II CHE Exp. Organic Chemistry I CRL Biochemistry 1 CHE Exp. Biochemistry 1 CRL General Physics I PHY General Physics II PHY V. Biology Courses (40 s.h.) Must have 2.0 to graduate. A. Required courses (27 s.h.) General Biology *** BIO Botany *** or Zoology BIO 215 or Cell Physiology *** BIO Genetics *** BIO Seminar or Internship or BIO 490/409/491 Independent Study or CHE 491*** 3 General Microbiology*** BIO Cellular and Molecular *** BIO Molecular Genetics BIO Recombinant DNA BIL Methodology Students who take CHE 491 instead of Bio 490/491/ 409 must take 14 credits of upper level CHE or BIO courses. 23

24 B. Biology or Chemistry electives (12 s.h.) Electives in Biology or Chemistry at or above the 300 level to be chosen in consultation with the student's advisor. VI. Writing Emphasis See college catalog for details. _ Total degree program: 120 s.h. adjusted credits. Requirements Courses in Communications, second WRT course, and Calculus must be selected with the approval of the advisor. Approved Communication courses are SPK 199 (for transfer students only), 208, or 230. Approved WRT courses are 200, 204, 205, 206, 208, or 220. Calculus II is strongly recommended for any student planning to attend a graduate or professional school. *** Course must be passed with a "C-" or better. Students using BIO 409 to fill this requirement must be aware that using three credits in a required Biology course (section VI A) will not also count as three credits towards a Biology elective (section VI B). Check with your academic advisor if you are unsure of credit usage. All students entering WCU Fall of 1980 or later must take at least three approved Writing Emphasis courses, totaling at least 9 credits; students who enter with transfer credits need only 2, and a minimum of 6 credits; students who enter with more than 70cr. only need one course (at least 3 credits). At least 1 Writing Emphasis course must be taken at the 300 or 400 level for all students. A maximum of 8 combined credits from BIO 409 & 491 may be applied to total Biology credits. 24

25 Suggested Sequence for B.S. Biology Majors Cell & Molecular Concentration Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Semester #1 (16 credits) WRT 120 (3) BIO 110 (3) CHE 103/CRL 103 (3)/(1) MAT 121 (3) or Calculus Semester #2 (16 credits) WRT 2 (3) BIO 215 or 217 (3) CHE 104/CRL 104 (3)/(1) MAT 121 (3) or Calculus Semester #3 (15 credits) BIO 230 (3) CHE 231/CRL 231 (4)/(2) Math (if still needed) (3) Semester #4 (16 credits) BIO 214 (4) BIO 220 (3) CHE 232 (3) SPK 208 or 230 (3) Semester #5 (15 credits) BIL 333 (2) PHY 130 (4) Diversity (J) Course (3) Semester #6 (13 credits) BIO course (3) PHY 140 (4) Interdisciplinary (I) Course (3) Semester #7 (15 credits) BIO 431 (3) BIO ELECTIVE (3) BIO ELECTIVE (3) Semester #8 (16 credits) BIO 421 (4) BIO ELECTIVE (3) BIO ELECTIVE (3) BIO 490/409/491 (3) All required 200 level Biology courses should be completed by the end of Semester #5. Students should take MAT 121 (Statistics) in the first year. 25

26 4. BACHELOR of SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY: MICROBIOLOGY CONCENTRATION Fall 2012 Spring 2013 REQUIREMENT COURSE CREDIT TERM YEAR GRADE I. ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS (18 s.h.) Effective Writing I WRT Writing II *WRT 3 Statistics MAT Communication *SPK 3 Diverse Communities ( J ) 3 Interdisciplinary ( I ) 3 II. LIBERAL ARTS DISTRIBUTIVE REQUIREMENTS No course that carries the Interdisciplinary attribute ( I course) may be used to fulfill any of these requirements, even if it carries a LIT, GEO, MHL, etc. prefix. A. Humanities (6 s.h.) Select courses from at least 2 of the following areas. Literature (LIT/CLS) History (HIS) Philosophy (PHI) 3 3 B. Behavioral and Social Sciences (6 s.h.) Select courses from at least 2 of the following areas. Anthropology (ANT) Psychology (PSY) Sociology (SOC) Economics (ECO) Geography (GEO) Government (PSC) 3 3 C. THE ARTS (3 s.h.) Any courses in Art, Cinematography, Dance, Music, Photography, and Theatre. 3 Biology majors will fulfill their distributive requirements in the Sciences with CHE 103 and PHY 130/170. These courses are listed under Supporting Courses. 26

27 III. DIRECTED ELECTIVES Credits (as many as needed to reach 120 credits at graduation) IV. SUPPORTING COURSES (28-29 s.h.) Calculus * MAT 3 / 4 General Chemistry I CHE Exp. General Chemistry I CRL General Chemistry II CHE Exp. General Chemistry II CRL Organic Chemistry I CHE Organic Chemistry II CHE Exp. Organic Chemistry I CRL General Physics I PHY General Physics II PHY V. Biology Courses (41 s.h.) Must have 2.0 to graduate. A. Required courses (30 s.h.) General Biology *** BIO Botany *** or Zoology*** BIO 215 or Cell Physiology *** BIO Genetics *** BIO Ecology *** BIO Seminar or Internship or BIO 490/409/491 Independent Study*** 3 General Microbiology*** BIO Microbial Physiology*** BIO Immunology BIO

28 B. Microbiology elective (11 s.h.) to be chosen from the following: Diagnostic Bacteriology BIO Microbial Genetics BIO Parasitology BIO Mycology BIO Virology BIO Microbial Ecology BIO Epidemiology BIO Light Microscopy BIO Recombinant DNA BIL Applied & Industrial Microbiology BIO VI. Writing Emphasis See college catalog for details. _ Total degree program: 120 s.h. adjusted credits. Requirements Courses in Communications, second WRT course, and Calculus must be selected with the approval of the advisor. Approved Communication courses are SPK 199 (for transfer students only), 208, or 230. Approved WRT courses are 200, 204, 205, 206, 208, or 220. Calculus II is strongly recommended for any student planning to attend a graduate or professional school. *** Course must be passed with a "C-" or better. Students using BIO 409 to fill this requirement must be aware that using three credits in a required Biology course (section VI A) will not also count as three credits towards a Biology elective (section VI B). Check with your academic advisor if you are unsure of credit usage. All students entering WCU Fall of 1980 or later must take at least three approved Writing Emphasis courses, totaling at least 9 credits; students who enter with transfer credits need only 2, and a minimum of 6 credits; students who enter with more than 70cr. only need one course (at least 3 credits). At least 1 Writing Emphasis course must be taken at the 300 or 400 level for all students. A maximum of 8 combined credits from BIO 409 & 491 may be applied to total Biology credits. 28

29 Suggested Sequence for B.S. Biology Majors Microbiology Concentration Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Semester #1 (16 credits) WRT 120 (3) BIO 110 (3) CHE 103/CRL 103 (3)/(1) MAT 121 (3) or Calculus Semester #2 (16 credits) WRT 2 (3) BIO 215 or 217 (3) CHE 104/CRL 104 (3)/(1) MAT 121 (3) or Calculus Semester #3 (16 credits) BIO 214 (4) CHE 231/CRL 231 (4)/(2) Math (if still needed) (3) Semester #4 (15 credits) BIO 220 (3) BIO 230 (3) CHE 232 (3) SPK 208 or 230 (3) Semester #5 (16 credits) BIO 270 (3) PHY 130 (4) Diversity (J) Course (3) Semester #6 (13 credits) BIO course (3) PHY 140 (4) Interdisciplinary (I) Course (3) Semester #7 (16 credits) BIO 465 (4) BIO ELECTIVE (3) BIO ELECTIVE (3) Semester #8 (16 credits) BIO 464 (4) BIO ELECTIVE (3) BIO ELECTIVE (3) BIO 490/409/491 (3) All required 200 level Biology courses should be completed by the end of Semester #5. Students should take MAT 121 (Statistics) in the first year. 29

30 5. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION CONCENTRATION Fall 2012 Spring 2013 REQUIREMENT COURSE CREDIT TERM YEAR GRADE I. ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS (18 s.h.) Effective Writing I WRT Writing II *WRT 3 Statistics MAT Communication *SPK 3 Diverse Communities ( J ) 3 Interdisciplinary ( I ) 3 II. LIBERAL ARTS DISTRIBUTIVE REQUIREMENTS No course that carries the Interdisciplinary attribute ( I course) may be used to fulfill any of these requirements, even if it carries a LIT, GEO, MHL, etc. prefix. A. Humanities (6 s.h.) Select courses from at least 2 of the following areas. Literature (LIT/CLS) History (HIS) Philosophy (PHI) 3 3 B. Behavioral and Social Sciences (6 s.h.) Select courses from at least 2 of the following areas. Anthropology (ANT) Psychology (PSY) Sociology (SOC) Economics (ECO) Geography (GEO) Government (PSC) 3 3 C. THE ARTS (3 s.h.) Any courses in Art, Cinematography, Dance, Music, Photography, and Theatre. 3 Biology majors will fulfill their distributive requirements in the Sciences with CHE 103 and PHY 130/170. These courses are listed under Supporting Courses. 30

31 III. DIRECTED ELECTIVES Credits (as many as needed to reach 120 credits at graduation) _ IV. SUPPORTING COURSES (28-29 s.h.) Calculus * MAT 3 / 4 General Chemistry I CHE Exp. General Chemistry I CRL General Chemistry II CHE Exp. General Chemistry II CRL Organic Chemistry I CHE Organic Chemistry II CHE Exp. Organic Chemistry I CRL General Physics I PHY General Physics II PHY V. Biology Ecology Core (39 s.h.) Must have 2.0 to graduate. A. Required courses (24 s.h.) General Biology *** BIO Botany *** BIO Zoology *** BIO Cell Physiology *** BIO Genetics *** BIO Ecology *** BIO Biostatistal Applications BIO Seminar or Internship or BIO 490/409/491 Independent Study*** 3 B. Biology Electives (15 s.h.) _ 31 To be selected from: Field Botany (BIO 275) Plant Physiology (BIO 466) Vertebrate Ecology (BIO 277) Population Biology (BIO 470) Marine Biology (BIO 313) Wetlands (BIO 471) Terrestrial Ecosys Ecology (BIO 315) Conservation Biology (BIO 473) Entomology (BIO 377) Microbial Ecology (BIO 474) Invertebrate Zoology (BIO 387) Plant Communities (BIO 475) Evolution (BIO 412) Freshwater Ecology (BIO 476) Tropical Ecology and Conserv (BIO 415) Plant Evolution (BIO 478) Global Climate Change (BIO 435) Systematic Botany (BIO 485)

32 VI. OTHER ECOLOGY RELATED ELECTIVES (6-7 s.h.) To be chosen under advisement from Biology Department approved list. VI. Writing Emphasis See college catalog for details. BIO 310 Total degree program: 120 s.h. adjusted credits. Requirements Courses in Communications, second WRT course, and Calculus must be selected with the approval of the advisor. Approved Communication courses are SPK 199 (for transfer students only), 208, or 230. Approved WRT courses are 200, 204, 205, 206, 208, or 220. Calculus II is strongly recommended for any student planning to attend a graduate or professional school. *** Course must be passed with a "C-" or better. Students using BIO 409 to fill this requirement must be aware that using three credits in a required Biology course (section VI A) will not also count as three credits towards a Biology elective (section VI B). Check with your academic advisor if you are unsure of credit usage. All students entering WCU Fall of 1980 or later must take at least three approved Writing Emphasis courses, totaling at least 9 credits; students who enter with transfer credits need only 2, and a minimum of 6 credits; students who enter with more than 70cr. only need one course (at least 3 credits). At least 1 Writing Emphasis course must be taken at the 300 or 400 level for all students. A maximum of 8 combined credits from BIO 409 & 491 may be applied to total Biology credits. 32