This concentration within the biology major is an opportunity for students to explore, in greater detail, the interactions among living organisms and their environments. It also allows the further exploration of evolutionary processes at molecular, organismal and ecosystem levels. Students are able to focus their upper level elective courses on ecology, evolution and related topics.
Career Responsibilities:
Graduates with a BS in biology and a concentration in ecology and evolutionary biology have a wide range of career options as well as options for graduate study. The MS or PhD degrees in biology can lead to careers in teaching and research. A few examples of career fields open to biology majors with this concentration include the following (many of which require additional postgraduate studies):
- Biology teacher (middle/high school)
- Conservation specialist
- Consultant
- Ecologist
- Environmental studies specialist
- Evolutionary biologist
- Fish and wildlife management specialist
- Landscape specialist
- Marine biologist
- Museum curator
- Natural resources manager
- Naturalist
- Paleontologist
- Peace corps worker
- Soil scientist
- Wildlife manager
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