Major

Biology with Ecology Concentration

Program

The ecology concentration within the biology major is intended for students interested in conservation biology, ecology, or environmental biology. To complete the biology major with a concentration in ecology, students take the three required Biology core courses (BI 110, BI 207, and BI 238), complete a biology capstone course (BI 401 and BI 402, or BI 404) in their final year, and choose a total of four electives from two categories:

Required Courses

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Capstone

Complete a biology capstone course in their final year (BI 401 and BI 402, or BI 404).

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Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4

Electives

Choose a total of four electives from two categories:

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16

Tool Courses

Student majoring in biology with an ecology concentration must also take the required tool courses in Chemistry.

Three courses chosen from the following:

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

Two quantitative electives from the following list: 

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8

A course in statistics (e.g., MA 123 or PS 243) is strongly recommended; MA 133 is a prerequisite for CH 110 but is not required for the major.

Total Credits
52