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## Nurture nature with a B.S. in Environmental Biology Degree
In the environmental biology program at Cornerstone University, not all your learning will be in the classroom. Our backyard is West Michigan, providing us with access to beautiful sand dunes, inland lakes, wetlands and streams, and of course, the Great Lakes themselves. God has called us to become dedicated stewards of His Creation, and our environmental biology program is designed to help you do just that.
### Degree Type
* Bachelor of Science
### Format
* On Campus
* Residential
### Location
* Grand Rapids
## Live Out Your Faith As a Steward of Creation
God’s creation is diverse. We can see His handiwork in all people, places and things. The environmental biology program gives you an opportunity to explore, understand and nurture the environmental resources God has given us. Your course work will be infused with a passion for serving our Lord, and your fieldwork will prepare you for a career in ecology.
At Cornerstone, you will have a chance to travel and study diverse ecosystems like Yellowstone, Everglades or Grand Canyon National Parks. You may find yourself taking courses in botany, exploring forests, conducting stream evaluations, researching white-tailed deer in the summer, doing research on a Lake Michigan research boat or watching elk during mating season. Your opportunities to serve God’s creation are boundless.
### Careers
Graduates are trained with a deep knowledge of God’s creation and how to apply it for the benefit of the world around us. Some careers in this field may require a graduate degree. Here are some of the careers path you could pursue with an environmental biology degree.
#### Opportunities
* Environmental consultant
* Forest and Conservation worker
* Lab technician
* Marine biologist
* Wildlife biologist
* Zoologist
### Internships
Our students in environmental biology develop critical skills by doing field work in their internships. Take a look at some of the places our students intern and make a difference before they even graduate.
* John Ball Zoological Park
* Waikiki Aquarium
* Michigan Department of Natural Resources
* North Country Trails
## 100%
Of environmental biology graduates from the class of 2018 were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
## 15:1
Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.
Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
## Understanding the Principles of God's Creation
At Cornerstone, we have a resolute commitment to seeing you succeed. Our students build their character as well as their education during their time here. In the environmental biology program, you will develop a better understanding of what Creation care is and how we can build God’s kingdom here on earth.
## Courses and Learning Outcomes
The environmental biology program at Cornerstone—with options to earn a water resources major or wildlife biology major—is designed to inspire your intellect, deepen your character and prepare you to lead in your career with influence and wisdom. From caring professors to one-on-one advising appointments, we have resources to support you in reaching your goals and being successful in your classes.
As an environmental biology student at Cornerstone, you will take courses at the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies where you will be taught by Christian professors and earn professional certification as part of your degree program.
### Biology Core Courses
* BIO-151 General Biology
* BIO-225 Botany
* BIO-233 Zoology
* BIO-400 Capstone Seminar: Bioethics & Argument Theory
* ECO-241 Environmental Science
* ECO-341 Ecology
* ECO-342 Field Biology
* ECO-442 Advanced Field Studies
* SCI-262 Geology
* SCI-361 Evolution & Origins
* SCI-380 Internship
* SCI-495 Senior Research Project
* SCI-496 Senior Research Seminar
### Environmental Biology Major Courses
**Required Courses**
* BIO-351 Genetics
* Upper-Level Elective in BIO or ECO
* Upper-Level AuSable Electives
**Choose one of the following:**
* BIO-331 Ornithology
* BIO-431 Vertebrate Zoology
**Required Cognates\***
* CHM-111 Principles of General Chemistry
* CHM-212 Principles of Organic and Biochemistry
* MAT-121 College Algebra
* MAT-151 Statistics
*\*A cognate is a course that supports the success of completing a major program.*
### Environmental Biology: Water Resources Major Courses
**Water Resources Specific Courses**
* BIO-352 Microbiology
### Environmental Biology: Wildlife Biology Major Courses
**Wildlife Biology Specific Courses**
**Elective courses to meet potential Wildlife Certification requirements:**
* COM-322 Advanced Public Speaking
* ECO-310 Environmental Law & Policy
* MAT-131 Calculus I
* MAT-132 Calculus II
### Program Learning Outcomes
The environmental biology program reflects our commitment to developing students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes in five distinct yet interconnected areas.
**Specialized Knowledge**
Students will demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in the terminology, theories, concepts and practices used by naturalists in school, park, nature center and other non-formal education settings.
* Assess and evaluate natural ecological systems and develop solutions leading to their stewardship and sustainability.
* Develop evidence-based arguments in the assessment of environmental issues and the potential solutions to address these issues.
**Applied Knowledge and Collaborative Learning**
Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate natural history and ecological principles to various people groups using effective communication skills.
* Design investigations, collect and critically analyze data and communicate results related to natural ecological systems locally, nationally and/or globally.
**Intellectual Skills**
Students will demonstrate your ability to integrate both traditional and non-traditional cognitive skills, including analytical inquiry, information literacy, quantitative fluency and communicative fluency.
**Civic and Global Learning**
Students will demonstrate intercultural competence in addressing civic, social, environmental and economic issues.
**Biblical Worldview Integration**
Students will articulate a Christ-centered worldview and its personal, professional and communal embodiment through Christian virtues.
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### Robert Keys, Ph.D.
#### Professor of Environmental Biology & Science Education
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