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2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biology/Ecology, Conservation, and Evolutionary Biology, BS

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Program Code: BIOL-ECEB

The Ecology, Conservation, and Evolutionary Biology (ECEB) Track includes all core biology courses and a selection of related courses that focus on ecological and environmental sciences. To achieve an environmental focus, the student must complete broad training in the sciences and mathematics. The track is designed to provide flexibility to allow pursuit of specialized interests within ECEB, including minors in other environmental disciplines (Applied Statistics, Geology, Geography, Regional Planning, and Sustainability). Course requirements for professional certification by the Ecological Society of America (Certified Associate Ecologist) and/or the Wildlife Society (Certified Wildlife Biologist) can be met within this track. This track prepares students for pursuing advanced degrees or employment in areas related to ecology and environmental sciences at universities, government, and private companies.

Liberal Studies: 45

As outlined in the Liberal Studies Requirements  with the following specifications:

Mathematics: 4

Natural Science: 8

Liberal Studies Elective: 3

Major: 42-43

Required Core Courses: 12

Required Biology Courses: 18

Biology Capstone Experience: 3-6 (1)

Select one course from the following:

Controlled Biology Electives: 9 (1, 2)

Select three courses (9 credits) from the following:

Other Science Requirements: 7

Controlled Electives: 10

Select 10 credits from the following (cannot include Liberal Studies Elective, or courses counting toward Other Science Requirements)

Free Electives: 15-16 (3, 4)

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) No more than 6cr total from Independent Study (482), Special Topics (281 and 481), or Internship (493) applies to major; excess applied as free electives.
(2) Other appropriate BIOL courses at 200- level and above (excluding Liberal Studies courses) may be substituted with permission of the advisor and the Biology Department chair in advance of taking the course.
(3) Free electives may be used towards a minor or certificate in Geography/Regional Planning, Sustainability, Applied Statistics, Chemistry, Forensic Biosciences, Environmental Microbiology, Foreign Language, or other areas of interest.
(4) Excluding prerequisite, cognate, liberal studies, college core courses, no more than 2 Majors courses can be shared between a major and minor.

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