• Program Description

• Admission Requirements

• Required & Elective Courses

• Tentative Course Cycle

• Program Coordinator

Program Description

Undergraduate:
The B.S. in Biology and Marine Biology has a concentration in environmental sciences. In addition to content of the major, technical electives dealing with the environmental subjects such as hazardous waste management and environmental planning and construction, the curriculum places heavy emphasis on the basic sciences. A certain degree of flexibility is allowed to tailor the program to individual career goals. This degree is designed for students interested in careers in applied environmental work.

Graduate:
 The systems science major is an interdisciplinary, flexible approach to specialized graduate study, which provides practicing engineers and scientists with an advanced knowledge of contemporary topics of interest. An advisory committee comprised of experts in the environmental sciences from both industry and government has assisted the faculty at FDU in formulating a curriculum for today’s professional in water resources, environmental regulations, pollution control and hazardous waste management.  

Admission Requirements 

Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a baccalaureate degree in science, engineering or engineering technology. Submission of an official soccer report for the Graduation Record Examination (GRE) General Test taken within the last five years. ( The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have completed a master’s degree.) Three letters of recommendation. Applicants who have not completed all requirements for admission to the degree program may be permitted to enroll in classes for credit on a non-matriculated or non-degree basis.

Required & Elective Courses   

BIOL 1251/1253 General Biology I, CHEM 1201/1203 General Chemistry, CSCI 1105 Computers & Comp Software, ENGL 1101 English Comp I, FRSH 1000Freshman Seminar, MATH 2337 Applied Statistics I, BIOL 1252/1254 General Biology II, CHEM 1202/1204 General Chemistry II, MATH Sequence, ENGL 1102 English Comp II, CORE 1006 The Global Challenge, BIOL 2250/2150 Ecology and Field Biology, CHEM 2261/2263 Organic Chemistry I, ENGL 2201 Masterpieces of World Lit. I, MATH Sequence, BIOL 2237/2239 Human Structure & Function, CHEM 2262/2264 Organic Chemistry II, ENGL 2202 Masterpieces of World Lit. II, CORE 2007 Perspective on the Individual, BIOL 3225/3226 General Microbiology, BIOL 3210/3211 Genetics, PHYS 2203/2201 University Physics, CORE 2008 Cross-Cultural Perspectives, BIOL 3345 Molecular Genetics, CHEM 3281 Biochemistry I, PHYS 2204/2202 General Physics II, BIOL 6900 Biology Seminar I, BIOL 4420 Evolution, CHEM 4835/4836 Techniques: Theories & Application, PHIL 1000 The Life of the Mind, CORE 3009 The American Experience, BIOL 6901 Biology Seminar II, BIOL 4240/4241 Cell Biology, BIOL 4430 Selected Studies in Biology, and 5 Electives as designated as Environmental Science Courses.

Tentative Course Cycle

Program Coordinator

Marion McClary
Associate Professor and Associate Director
Voice: 201-692-2606
Fax: 201-692-7349
Email: marion_mcclary@fdu.edu
Website: http://inside.fdu.edu/pt/mcclary.html