1. Biology
   One year of introductory Biology with lab at the 2000-level sequence
   One lecture course in ecology with lab
   One lecture course in organismal biology
   One additional lecture course in Biology (not including organismal biology)
2. Environmental Science
   One year of introductory Environmental Science with lab
   One course in methodology
   One additional lecture course offered in Environmental Science
   
3. One year of introductory Chemistry with lab, including one semester of Organic Chemistry
   
4. One course in data handling
5. Senior Thesis completed in Biology or Environmental Science
   

Students who elect a major in Environmental Biology will have a major adviser in each department. Although one member of the faculty will serve as the primary adviser, requests to substitute courses from Columbia or other institutions must be approved by both major advisers.

Internships or some type of work or field experience are extremely valuable in preparing students for careers in Environmental Science. Go to Research Opportunities for listings. Studies have shown that students who have had related work experience are more attractive to employers and graduate schools. Students might want to consider a semester or summer program at Biosphere 2 Center or some other field or internship program.

Students should check the catalogue and the department for additional information on the major and courses offered by Barnard and Columbia. Classes with grades less than C- or taken pass/fail can not be counted towards the major.

See also Senior Research Seminar for information on senior thesis requirements completed in Environmental Science Department.


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