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Biology:Biodiversity,Ecology & Evolution

General

Program Title

Degree Designation

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

The Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution major is a natural science program with coursework including a breadth of topics at the cutting edge of the biological sciences. The major covers the biology of organisms, including how they live, interact, evolve, and adapt over time. Coursework in this major offers an educational experience that will prepare you for a variety of careers in scientific research, conservation, federal agencies, industry, academia, veterinary, and more.

Department/Unit(s)

A00234

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Status

Active

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Credits: 71-84

Program Requirements

Core in Biology (33 credits): course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course.

Chemistry (8 credits): course, course.

Quantitative and Technical courses (10-15 credits): course, course and course (to be taken concurrently), plus two of the following: course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course.

Electives

Select a total of seven courses from the following two elective areas, including at least two courses from each area (20-28 credits).

Evolution and Biodiversity elective area: course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course.

Ecology, Conservation and Management elective area: course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course.

Students can replace one of the seven elective courses with a total of 3 credits from course, course, and course.

Students fulfill the University's Upper Division Writing requirement by successfully completing course or course with a 'C' or better.

Notes

It is essential to see a biology advisor during the first semester you are enrolled in biology courses.

See program website for additional information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Ability to understand the relationship between science and society

Outcome

Ability to apply the process of science

Outcome

Ability to tap into the interdisciplinary nature of science

Outcome

Ability to communicate and collaborate with other disciplines

Outcome

Ability to use quantitative reasoning; Evolution core concept

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

8229

Program Code

1771