Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science in Biology
This baccalaureate degree program is designed to provide the training in the major areas of biology while allowing sufficient flexibility to accommodate the specific interests of individual students. All majors are required to take the biology core plus genetics. The degree program requires a student to take at least one course in each of three major areas: Biology of Organisms; Ecology, Evolution and Behavior; Cell and Regulatory Biology. Additional courses allow the student to be exposed to the broad spectrum of biology through an array of advanced courses. The degree program, with some modifications, also allows students to meet the course requirements for pre-professional (medical, dental, veterinary) graduate study.
The program is based on a cohort model, where students follow a set of courses beginning in year one and progress through the program together. Approximately three-fourths of the courses are LCCC courses with the remaining hours being offered by BGSU. Students need a minimum of 30 semester hours of BGSU courses to graduate, most at the 300 and 400 levels, primarily in the sciences. For a tentative listing of the course requirements for cohort model, please click here.
Admission Requirements
Students who plan to enter the cohort must indicate their intent by completing an LCCC/BGSU interest form, available in the LCCC University Partnership Office or by clicking here.
Students should apply for admission to Bowling Green State University prior to the start of the second semester of year one of the cohort model. The cost for application is $40.
Students applying to BGSU must be in good standing, with at least a 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students with GPAs of 2.0-2.5 may be considered through the appeal process.
Students who wish to take courses sponsored through BGSU and who do not wish to seek the Bachelor's Degree in Biology need to complete a pre-registration form and a BGSU Undergraduate Guest Application form will be mailed to them. The pre-registration form may be obtained from the LCCC University Partnership office.
Registration and Scheduling Information
For further information on the cohort model, students can schedule an appointment with:
Nadia Leary, UP Marketing-Recruitment Specialist, by calling the University Partnership Office at 800-995-5222 ext. 4722 or by email at nleary@lorainccc.edu.
For information on the degree in Biological Sciences, please contact:
R. Michael McKay, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Bowling Green State University
Phone: 419-372-6873
Email: rmmckay@bgnet.bgsu.edu
OR
Chris Schaefer, Academic Advisor
College of Arts and Sciences
Bowling Green State University
Phone: 419-372-2015
Fax: 419-372-8548
Email: cschaef@bgnet.bgsu.edu
Tuition and Fee Schedule
All fees are subject to change, please consult the Bowling Green State University website at http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/bursar/page25739.html.
Curriculum
To complete the Biology hours required for the major in a timely manner, courses must be taken in the order indicated by the cohort model. Interested students, especially those with previous college coursework, should contact Dr. John R. Crooks, Director, Science and Math Division, for schedule and course advising. Dr. Crooks can be reached at 440-366-7793 or at jcrooks@lorainccc.edu.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
This baccalaureate degree program is designed to provide the training in the major areas of environmental science while allowing sufficient flexibility to accommodate the specific interests of individual students. This interdisciplinary major emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of environmental issues and the role of the natural sciences in addressing and solving environmental problems. Students receive a basic understanding of the sciences, particularly biology and chemistry. Additional courses in the social sciences and humanities are included to help the student obtain a holistic view and understanding of the overall context in which environmental issues are placed. Each student also takes courses in an individually planned area of emphasis designed to prepare for a career field.
The program is based on a cohort model, where students follow a set of courses beginning in year one and progress through the program together. Approximately three-fourths of the courses are LCCC courses with the remaining hours being offered by BGSU. Students need a minimum of 30 semester hours of BGSU courses to graduate, most at the 300 and 400 levels, primarily in the sciences. For a tentative listing of the course requirements for cohort model, please click here.
Admission Requirements
Students who plan to enter the cohort must indicate their intent by completing an LCCC/BGSU cohort application, available in the LCCC University Partnership Office or by clicking here.
Students should apply for admission to Bowling Green State University prior to the start of the second semester of year one of the cohort model. The cost for application is $40.
Students applying to BGSU must be in good standing, with at least a 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students with GPAs of 2.0-2.5 may be considered through the appeal process.
Students who wish to take courses sponsored through BGSU and who do not wish to seek the Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science need to complete a pre-registration form and a BGSU Undergraduate Guest Application form will be mailed to them. The pre-registration form may be obtained from the LCCC University Partnership office.
Cohort Information
For further information on the cohort model, students can schedule an appointment with:
Nadia Leary, UP Marketing-Recruitment Specialist, by calling the University Partnership Office at 800-995-5222 ext. 4949 or by email at nleary@lorainccc.edu
For information on the degree in Environmental Science, please contact:
Holly Myers, Ph.D., Lecturer
Environmental Programs
Bowling Green State University
Phone: 419-372-8208
Email: hmyersj@bgsu.edu
OR
Chris Schaefer, Academic Advisor
College of Arts and Sciences
Bowling Green State University
Phone: 419-372-2015
Fax: 419-372-8548
Email: cschaef@bgsu.edu
Tuition and Fee Schedule
All fees are subject to change, please consult the Bowling Green State University website at http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/bursar/fees.html.