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Students under the new program are required to take 28 credits of Biology Electives from a variety of Blocks and at least 12 credits must have a fisheries component.

Degree Requirements

Note: Degree requirements effective for enrolled students beginning Fall 2023. All enrolled students, including matriculating students prior to Fall 2023, can review their degree program requirements and track progress to degree completion with our degree audit and advisement tool, .

• Describe and synthesize the five core concepts of biology at varying scales (molecules to ecosystems)

• Demonstrate skill and proficiency using appropriate scientific methods and instruments

• Clearly communicate biological ideas with scientists and the general public in both written and oral form

• Apply the scientific method to design and conduct biological research, including analyzing and interpreting biological data

• Demonstrate the ability to apply critical, analytical, and integrative thinking to biological problems

• Demonstrate the ability to select and use technology appropriate to the work of the discipline. (Fisheries and Aquatic Biology)

• Apply biological knowledge to understand and propose solutions to complex environmental problems in the specialized discipline