B.S. Biology, Ecology and Conservation Biology Emphasis
B.S. Biology, Ecology and Conservation Biology Emphasis
Students who love nature in all its complexity will want to pursue a B.S. Biology, with the Ecology and Conservation Biology emphasis. These students can pursue a career in stewardship of natural resources or research in ecology or organismal biology. This program emphasizes hands-on learning through a wide variety of field research opportunities.
Career Field
Students interested in becoming ecologists or wildlife biologists will spend their career studying plants and animals and how they interact with their ecosystems. These individuals typically work outdoors, gathering data and studying plants and animals in their natural habitats. In laboratories, they work to further the understanding of plants and animals in controlled conditions.
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for environmental scientists and specialists will increase by 8% between 2019-2029. That’s an additional 7,100 jobs.
Careers
As environmental scientists and specialists, graduates will be able to use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health.
Professions
- Zoologist
- Wildlife Biologist
- Animal Care and Service Worker
- Botanist
- Conservation Scientist and Forester
- Environmental Scientist
- Park Ranger
- Ecologist
- Field Biologist
$71,360
Median annual pay for
environmental scientists
and specialists in 2019
| Biology B.S. Core Curriculum | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| BIOL 111 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 112 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 180 | Biology Research Seminar | 1 |
| BIOL 230 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 320 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 419 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 20 | |
| Required Courses | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| BIOL 328 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| BIOL 345 | Environment and Mankind | 4 |
| BIOL 360 | Plant Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 443 | Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 475 | Management of Fish & Wildlife Resources | 4 |
| Botany electives | 4 | |
| Ecology electives | 4 | |
| Zoology electives | 7-8 | |
| Sub-Total Credits | 34 - 35 | |
| Required Cognates | ||
| Item # | Title | Credits |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 141 or MATH 180 | 3 - 4 | |
| Sub-Total Credits | 11 | |
| Total Credits | 65 - 67 | |