Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Environmental Science

The Biology and Environmental Science Department offers an interdisciplinary program of study, which stresses an understanding of environmental problems and issues. Two options are offered in order to meet the needs of students with differing career goals. The Bachelor of Science program is designed to meet the needs of those students who are preparing for graduate study or who intend to pursue a career in the environmental sciences upon graduation. The Bachelor of Arts program is designed for those students whose careers in non-scientific areas may none-the-less demand considerable knowledge of environmental concepts. Both programs are designed to provide a scientific perspective of humankind.

Degree Requirements:
The requirements for a B.A. major in Biology and Environmental Science consist of 39 semester hours of coursework including the following courses:

Biology 101-102 - Principles of Biology I and II

Biology 205 - Genetics OR Biology 214 - Ecology

Environmental Science 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science

Environmental Science 105 - Physical Geology

Biology 297 - Biology Forum OR Environmental Science 297 - Environmental Science Forum

Biology 335 - Current Topics in Biology OR Environmental Science 335 - Environmental Issues Seminar

Biology 397 - Senior Seminar OR Environmental Science 396 - Environmental Assessment Seminar

In addition, 16 semester hours chosen from either Biology or Environmental Science 200 or 300 level courses are required. The following courses in other departments are also required for the B.A. degree:

Chemistry 120 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I

Chemistry 121 - Chemical Laboratory Principles I

Chemistry 122 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II

Chemistry 123 - Chemical Laboratory Principles II

Mathematics 105 - Precalculus

The computer literacy requirement may be met by taking either Biology 214-Ecology or 305-Evolution and either Biology 397-Senior Seminar or Environmental Science 396-Environmental Assessment Seminar .


Environmental Science Minor

The Requirements for a minor in Environmental Science consist of 18 semester hours including Biology 100 - Basic Biology, Environmental Science 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science and Environmental Science 105 - Physical Geology.  In addition, six semester hours chosen from 200 or 300 level Environmental Science courses are required.

Biology Minor

The requirements for a minor in Biology consists of 17 semester hours including Biology 101 - Pinciples of Biology I, 102 - Principles of Biology II, 297 - Biology Forum, and 8 semester hours chosen from additional 200 or 300 Biology courses.

For more information contact

Dr. Michelle Mabry, Chair
Department of Biology and Environmental Science
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-1248
e-mail: mabrym@davisandelkins.edu