Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Biology Major - Ecology Concentration


This major and concentration provides a background for further study or for introductory positions of employment in ecosystem management, forestry, environmental science, marine biology, conservation biology and other ecologically-related fields.

A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required for graduation in this major, based on all courses within the major. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology  department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Biology Core 24 Credits


Other Required Courses 19-20 Credits


See Biology Major  for complete list of required courses.

Ecology Concentration 35-38 Credits


Core Courses for Ecology Concentration 8 Credits

Electives for Ecology Concentration 27-30 Credits

Physiology Elective 4 Credits

Choose one course from the following:

Conservation and Management Elective 4 Credits

Geography Electives 4 Credits

Choose from the following list:

Notes:


This major does not require a minor.