Topics include the limit of a function, the derivative of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and the definite integral and its basic applications to area problems. Applications of the derivative are covered in detail, including approximations of error using differentials, maximum and minimum problems, and curve sketching using calculus. Three lecture and two computer laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: “C” or higher in MH114 or the equivalent.
This program allows undergraduate students to attend the University of West Alabama for approximately three years and then transfer to the School of Forestry at Auburn University. On completion of the requirements of the two institutions, the student receives a Bachelor’s degree in Conservation and Field Biology from UWA and a Master of Natural Resources with a certified Wildlife Biologist concentration from Auburn.
This preparation is ideal for the student who is at home in the natural environments of Alabama and the South. The background in field and conservation biology acquired at UWA provides a solid foundation in biological and ecological principles, while the wildlife biology training received at Auburn prepares the student to step into a job-rich field working with the tremendous diversity of wildlife in the region.
The dual degree program in Conservation and Field Biology/Wildlife produces students prepared to step into leadership roles in conserving and managing natural wildlife populations with an eye toward sustainability. It provides opportunities for students to grow through close contact and interaction with outstanding faculty. The field is growing rapidly and offers a tremendous variety of career opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
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Program Facts
Program Format
On Campus
Start Term
Spring, Summer and Fall semesters
Tuition Cost
Number of Credits
97 hours
Academic Calendars
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Sample Courses
MH121 Calculus I
4 Credits
PH201 College Physics I
4 Credits
Non-calculus-based introduction to Newtonian mechanics, energy, and thermodynamics. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: MH113 or higher.
PH202 College Physics II
4 Credits
Non-calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism, wave motion, and optics. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: PH201.
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Suggested Minors
Biology
Available in Major / Minor
Environmental Sciences
Available in Major / Minor
General Science: Teacher Certification
Available in Major
Career Outlook
Graduates of this program are employed in diverse occupations, typically with a significant amount of fieldwork. They have found jobs in such areas as Deer Husbandry and Ecological Observation. The broad background provided by this program makes it an ideal preparation for graduate study in conservation biology (including the MS program in Conservation Biology at UWA).
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