Biology/Ecology, Conservation, and Evolutionary Biology, BS

The Ecology, Conservation, and Evolutionary Biology (ECEB) concentration includes all core biology courses and a selection of related courses that focus on ecology, evolution, and environmental science. Student must complete broad training in the sciences and mathematics. The concentration 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 concentration. This concentration prepares students for pursuing advanced degrees or employment in areas related to ecology and environmental sciences at universities, government, and private companies.

Crimson Core: 40-41cr

As outlined in the Crimson Core Requirements with the following specifications:

Major: 39-40cr

Required Biology Core: 12cr

BIOL 201 - Principles of Ecology and Evolution Credits: 4
BIOL 202 - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 203 - Principles of Genetics and Development Credits: 4

Required Biology Courses: 18cr

BIOL 205 - Ecological Methods Credits: 3
BIOL 210 - Plant Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 220 - General Zoology Credits: 3
BIOL 362 - Ecology Credits: 3
BIOL 372 - Conservation Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 451 - Evolutionary Biology Credits: 3

Biology Capstone Experience: 3-4cr

Select one course from the following:

BIOL 450 - Field Biology at Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology Credits: 4
BIOL 470 - Ecology Capstone Credits: 3
BIOL 482 - Independent Study Credits: 1-3
BIOL 483 - Honors Thesis/Independent Study Credits: 1-6
BIOL 490 - Field Studies in Biology Credits: 1-4

Controlled Ecology Electives: 6cr

No more than 6cr total from Independent Study (482), Special Topics (481), or Internship (493) applies to major; excess applied as free electives. Other appropriate BIOL courses at 200- level and above (excluding Crimson Core courses) may be substituted with permission of the advisor and the Biology Department chair in advance of taking the course. Select two courses (6 credits) from the following:

BIOL 261 - Ornithology Credits: 3
BIOL 310 - Applied Entomology and Zoonoses Credits: 3
BIOL 342 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credits: 3
BIOL 404 - Forest Ecosystem Restoration Credits: 3
BIOL 420 - Entomology Principles and Practice Credits: 3
BIOL 425 - Herpetology Credits: 3
BIOL 431 - Ichthyology Credits: 3
BIOL 456 - Ecological Toxicology Credits: 3
BIOL 463 - Freshwater Ecology Credits: 3
BIOL 471 - Identification of Trees and Shrubs Credits: 3
BIOL 474 - Advanced Field Botany Credits: 3
BIOL 475 - Mammalogy Credits: 3
BIOL 482 - Independent Study Credits: 1-3
BIOL 483 - Honors Thesis/Independent Study Credits: 1-6
BIOL 480 - Biology Seminar Credits: 1
BIOL 481 - Special Topics Credits: 1-3
BIOL 484 - Honors Seminar Credits: 2
BIOL 493 - Biology Internship Credits: 3-12
BIOL 352 - Comparative Animal Physiology Credits: 3
BIOL 450 - Field Biology at Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology Credits: 4
BIOL 455 - Animal Behavior Credits: 3
BIOL 462 - Vertebrate Endocrinology Credits: 3
BIOL 490 - Field Studies in Biology Credits: 1-4

Other Science Requirements: 6-7cr

GEOS Requirement (200-level or above) Credits / Units: 3-4cr
GEOG 316 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3

Controlled Electives: 13-15cr

Select 13-15 credits from the following (cannot include Crimson Core Elective, or courses counting toward Other Science Requirements). At least 9 credits must be 200-level or higher.

ANTH 200-499
BIOC 200-499
BIOL 200-499
CHEM 200-499
CMSC 110 - Problem Solving and Structured Programming Credits: 3
CMSC 200-499
CRIM 374 - Environmental Crime and Justice Credits: 3
EVEN 101 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering Credits: 3
ENVE 200-499
FONU 370 - Human Food Consumption Patterns Credits: 3
GEOG 200-499
GEOS 200-499
MATH 122 - Calculus II for Natural and Social Sciences Credits: 4
MATH 171 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 200-499
PHIL 270 - Ethics and the Environment Credits: 3
PHYS 111 - Physics I Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 112 - Physics II Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 121 - Physics I Lab Credits: 1
PHYS 122 - Physics II Lab Credits: 1
PHYS 200-499
PSYC 200-499
PBHS 101 - Foundations of Public Health Credits: 3
REPL 200-499
SAFE 310 - Environmental Safety and Health Regulations and Sustainability Credits: 3
SUST 200-499

Free Electives: 20-22cr

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. Excluding prerequisite, cognate, Crimson Core, college core courses, no more than 2 Majors courses can be shared between a major and minor.