Biology, Specialization in Marine and Aquatic Biology, B.A.

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

   English Composition and Oral Communication
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   Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

   Humanities and the Arts
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   Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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   Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

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University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US    ____________
International Perspective       ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120                             

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36                      

World Languages and Cultures (_____ yrs of HS_______) 

Consult the Undergraduate Catalog or the Arts and Sciences Student Handbook regarding approved course options in the different language and culture areas. 
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Lab Science  

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Multidisciplinary Component

Select from approved offerings, in consultation with an advisor and a faculty mentor. Four courses total, each with a different subject prefix. At least two courses at 3000/4000 level. Courses applied to the Arts & Sciences MDC may not be used to fulfill other Arts and Sciences degree requirements, nor may they be used to fulfill major, minor, BGP or other program requirements.   
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(16 hours)

Courses required (11+ hours)

BIOL 3740 and BIOL 4250 may not count in both the Specialization requirements and the Group requirements.

Ensure that you have at least 10 hours of Biology courses at the 4000-level selected from any of the elective groups listed below. Complete courses required for the Specialization and Biology electives. For electives, select at least 1 course from each of Groups A-D.

A maximum of 5 credit hours from the following courses may be included in the required 10 credit hours of 4000-level Biology required for the major: BIOL 4010, BIOL 4520, BIOL 4530, BIOL 4540, BIOL 4700, BIOL 4890. These courses may be repeated.

These courses do not meet the group requirements but do count toward the 10 hours of required courses at the 4000 level: BIOL 4500, BIOL 4700, BIOL 4900.

Chemistry, Math & Physics

A “general science” minor is offered to students in place of a conventional minor. Consult your Faculty Advisor. (A conventional minor may also be chosen, usually 20 hours, no Biology courses can be used.)

1. 122 credit hours minimum.
2. Minimum GPA 2.00.
3. At least 30 credit hours of BGSU course work.
4. 40 credit hours at the 3000/4000 level.
5. Completion of all degree requirements, including the BG Perspective Core.
6. A major, and if required, a minor, specialization or emphasis.

Any substitution or waiver of courses required for your major or minor program must originate in the department/school offering the major or minor and must be approved by the College Office.

To ensure a timely graduation, see a College Advisor during the semester prior to your intended graduation.

Remember to complete an Application for Graduation by the end of the second week of classes during the fall semester or spring regular session, or by the end of the first week of the summer semester. For the specific dates, check your DARS. You may log onto MyBGSU to complete the online application. After the deadlines, you will need to complete an application in person in the College Office.