Biology/Ecology, Conservation, and Evolutionary Biology, BS

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:

Major: 42-43

Required Core Courses:

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:

BIOL 205 - Ecological Methods Credits: 3
BIOL 210 - Plant Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 220 - General Zoology Credits: 3
BIOL 272 - Conservation of Plant and Animal Resources Credits: 3
BIOL 362 - Ecology Credits: 3
BIOL 451 - Evolutionary Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 490 - Field Studies in Biology Credits: 1-4
or
BIOL 450 - Field Biology at Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology Credits: 4

Controlled Biology Electives: 9

Biology major courses only (1)

Other Science Requirements: 17

GEOS 200 - Foundations of Geology Credits: 4
GEOG 316 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3

Controlled Electives: 10

(2)

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

A course at the 200 level or higher in addition to specified courses from the following majors:
ANTH;
BIOC;
BIOL;
CHEM;
COSC 110 - Problem Solving and Structured Programming Credits: 3
ECON 121 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 122 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ENVE 101 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering Credits: 3
GEOG;
GEOS;
MATH 121 - Calculus I for Natural and Social Sciences Credits: 4
MATH 122 - Calculus II for Natural and Social Sciences Credits: 4
MATH 171 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credits: 3
PHYS 111 - Physics I Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 121 - Physics I Lab Credits: 1
PSYC;
PUBH 122 - Foundations of Public Health Credits: 3
RGPL;
SUST;
Additional courses:
CRIM 374 - Environmental Crime and Justice Credits: 3
FDNT 370 - Human Food Consumption Patterns Credits: 3
PHIL 270 - Ethics and the Environment Credits: 3
PHIL 330 - Philosophy of Science Credits: 3
SAFE 310 - Environmental Safety and Health Regulations and Sustainability Credits: 3

Free Electives: 15-16

(3,4)

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) No more than 6cr total from Independent Study, Special Topics, or Internship applies to major; excess applied as free electives.

(2) Other appropriate BIOL courses at 200-level and above (excluding Liberal Studies courses) in the above departments may be substituted with permission of the advisor and the Biology Department chairperson 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.