Fisheries and Wildlife emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Fisheries and Wildlife emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Interpret and explain phenomena in fisheries and wildlife by using concepts, terminology, methods, and equipment of biology, mathematics, and chemistry.
- Further develop and apply knowledge in new situations as it relates to fisheries and wildlife.
- Appraise and evaluate the richness, diversity, and complexity of life, and methods of science used to investigate it.
- Establish and propose scientific questions, and use methods of scientific inquiry to formulate and test hypotheses and devise explanations.
- Investigate and evaluate the human and environmental implications and impacts of biological phenomena as it relates to fisheries and wildlife.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Fisheries and Wildlife emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
| BI 221 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BI 222 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| CH 122 | College Chemistry II | 5 |
| MTH 111 | College Algebra | 5 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 4 |
| WR 227 | Technical Writing | 4 |
| Communication | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
WR 227: Three credits apply toward general education requirements: one credit applies toward program.
CH 122 and MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Note: It is recommended students take G 209 to meet the DPD requirement as it fulfills the Human Dimensions requirement for the Fisheries and Wildlife program at OSU.
Core Courses
| BI 223 | Principles of Biology III | 4 |
| CH 121 | College Chemistry | 5 |
| CH 123 | College Chemistry III | 5 |
| FW 251 | Prin Of Wildlife Conservation | 3 |
Math
Select at least one MTH course from the list below.
| MTH 241 | Calculus For Bio/Mgmnt/Soc Sci | 4 |
| MTH 245 | Math For Bio,Mgmt,Soc Science | 4 |
| MTH 251 | Differential Calculus | 5 |
Physical & Earth Sciences
Select three courses total, with at least one from each group.
Group A
Group B
Note: The same MTH course cannot be taken to fulfill this area and the math area above.
Electives
Select 8 to 10 credits of electives to bring the program total to 90 credits. It is recommended that students apply to DPP and complete all elective credits at OSU.
Total Credit Hours: 90