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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08 [Archived Catalog]

Plant Biology Major (B.S. or B.A.)


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Major codes BA2111, BS2111

The B.A. degree in plant biology is designed for students interested in the plant sciences who desire a broad liberal education. The flexibility in this program allows for either a minor or second major in another discipline such as economics, business administration, computer science, anthropology, sociology, geography, geological sciences, or biological sciences. If you plan to do graduate studies in plant biology or a related biological science, a B.S. degree (see below) would be more appropriate. Consult a departmental advisor for assistance in selecting a program to prepare you for an advanced degree.

College-level Requirements


Please see the appropriate college listing for college-level academic requirements.

Requirements for the B.S. Degree


Requirements for the B.S. degree require a minimum of 52 PBIO hours, including the following:

Additional PBIO Courses


Complete additional PBIO credit hours at 200-level or above to total at least 52 hours, but no more than 80. A maximum of 8 hours of PBIO 404, 406, 407, and 490 combined may count toward the 52-hour requirement.

Recommended departmental elective:


Biological Sciences


Complete at least 5 hours from BIOS 171, 173, or any 300- or 400-level BIOS courses

Requirements for the B.A. Degree


Requirements for the B.A. degree require a minimum of 40 PBIO credits, including the following:

Additional PBIO Courses


Complete additional PBIO courses at 200-level or above to total at least 40 hours, but no more than 72. PBIO 490 credits do not count toward the 40-credit requirement, and a maximum of 2 hours of PBIO 404, 406, and 407 combined may count toward this requirement.

Recommended departmental elective:


Biological Sciences


Complete at least 5 hours from BIOS 171, 173, or any 300- or 400-level BIOS course

One course from the following:


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