Want to study terrestrial ecosystem science and contribute to the restoration of forests and grasslands? The strong emphasis on ecology and other biological sciences in this option will provide a student with the background required to work as general biological scientists, ecologists, foresters, range technicians, and ecologists. With careful selection of courses, a student can also meet requirements for jobs as botanist (with selection of appropriate electives), ecologist, forester, hydrologist (if physics is taken), range technician, and soil conservationist. The program also prepares students for graduate school in the biological sciences.

This exciting program spans ecology from microbial to global scales and includes basic and applied science. As an ESR major, you can focus on either aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems and tailor your experience to best fit your interests and career path. In the minor, you can add expertise in ecology to complement a major in another field, enhancing your breadth of knowledge of the world around you.

What you'll do in this science-based undergraduate degree program:

• Study how organisms and their environment interact across multiple scales of biological organization
• Gain hands-on real-world experiences
• Learn concepts and skills that will land you a job
• Tailor your program to meet your goals and interests
• Learn from faculty that are among the best in their field