Ecology Option
Ecology Option Description: For students who want to focus on the interactions of organisms with themselves and others in a variety of environmental contexts. You will explore population dynamics, community structure, ecosystem processes, and global change biology, tying field observations to quantitative analysis and statistics. To support you in your career, additional requirements will include upper-level ecology courses and a second statistics course.
Careers: The Ecology option is excellent preparation for a career in
- Ecology research
- Conservation biology
- Wildlife biology and management
- Fisheries and aquatic science
- Forestry and natural resources
- Environmental consulting
- Restoration ecology
- Environmental education and outreach
- Environmental policy and regulation
It is also a good route to prepare for attending graduate school or professional school.
Entrance-to-major requirements, C-required courses, and graduation requirements for this option are listed on the "Biology major" page.