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BGSU Bachelor of Science Degree

Cohort-based program delivered on the Lorain County Community College campus offering undergraduate majors in American Culture Studies, Biology, and Environmental Science.


Majors Offered:

American Culture Studies
For more information please contact:
Don McQuarie
at 419.372.8886
dmcquar@bgsu.edu
Biology
For more information please contact:
Dr. Michael McKay
Department of Biology
at 419.372.6873
rmmckay@bgsu.edu
Environmental Science
For more information please contact:
Dr. Holly Myers
Department of Environmental Science
at 419.372.8208
hmyersj@bgsu.edu
 

Spring 2010 Schedule

American Culture Studies Classes

ACS 2000
17649

Introduction to American Culture Studies
Regional, ethnic and economic aspects of American national experience as reflected in verbal, visual and material artifacts. Culture theory and models used to examine selected topics and problems.

Required of all American Culture Studies majors. Applicable to the BG Perspective (general education) humanities and arts requirement. This course would also be appropriate for students majoring in biology or environmental science.

Jan 11–May 7, MWF 12:30–1:20 pm

Instructor: Robert Sloane
3 units

Biology Classes

BIOL 4510
14751

Evolution
Evidence for evolution. Modern evolutionary theory; modes of selection, speciation, complex adaptations, micro-evolutionary trends.
Prerequisite: BIOL 3500 (BIOL 275 at LCCC). Class fulfills Group II (Ecology, Evolution and Behavior) in BGSU Biology check sheet.

Jan 11–May 7, TR,11:30 am–12:45 pm

Instructor: Dr. Moira van Staaden
3 units

BIOL 4770
14767

Ornithology
Structure, physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds; identification in field and laboratory. Two one-hour lectures and one three-hour laboratory or equivalent field work, all-day or weekend field trip.
Prerequisite: Seven hours of biology. Class fulfills Group I (Biology of Organisms) in BGSU Biology check sheet.

Jan 11–May 7, MW, 8:30–9:20 am
+ 2 additional mandatory day-long Saturday field sessions to be scheduled later in consultation with LCCC students.*

Instructor: Dr. Vern Bingman
3 units

* Dr. Bingman will travel to LCCC and lead these field sessions specifically for the LCCC students.

Environmental Science Classes

ENVS 1010
14735

Introduction to Environmental Studies
Overview of environmental principles and concepts. Students consider
contemporary environmental issues as they relate to the quality of life. Topics of environmental concern are used to develop skills in evaluation, analysis, and values clarification. Applicable to the BG Perspective (general education) social sciences requirement. Extra fee.

Jan 11–May 7, MWF, 9:30–10:20 am

Instructor: Dr. Holly Myers
3 units

GEOL 3220
16860

Environmental Geology
Environmental aspects of geology, including natural hazards, resource exploitation, waste disposal, pollution and biogeochemical cycles. One half-day field trip required.
Prerequisite: GEOL 1000 (PSSC 161 @ LCCC) or GEOL 1040 (PSSC 155 @ LCCC).
Applicable to the BG Perspective (general education) natural sciences requirement.

Note: GEOL 3220 is one of the courses in the Sustainable Management
Specialization, and is one of the courses in the course pool.
All ENVS majors are encouraged to take this course.

Jan 11–May 7, MWF, 2:30–3:20 pm

Instructor: Dr. Shiela Roberts
3 units

 
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