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Program Requirements

Biomimicry, Certificate


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Biomimicry
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Program Requirements

Students must earn a grade of "B" or better in all biomimicry certificate courses.
Students should complete SOS 110 prior to enrolling in the certificate or in the first semester of enrollment.
Core Courses -- 12 credit hours
Students must complete BMY 230, BMY 302, and BMY 304 prior to the Elective and Capstone.
Notes: BMY 302 is typically only offered in spring semester.
Notes: BMY 304 is typically only offered in fall semester.
Elective -- 3 credit hours
Upper Division Elective course that is biomimicry related and ideally makes a connection between the student's major and the certificate. The elective must be approved in advance by a biomimicry advisor (who will seek final approval from The Biomimicry Center). (3)
Capstone -- 3 credit hours
Upper Division Capstone course is required. To fulfill this requirement, students may take 1) a biomimicry-focused capstone in their corresponding major (requires pre-approval from a biomimicry advisor and final approval from The Biomimicry Center), 2) BMY 430: Biomimicry Practicum, OR 3) BMY 499 Independent Study (if a capstone is not available). (3)
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Program term definitions

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

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