BA/BS in Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

This biology bachelor's degree has an ecology, evolution and conservation concentration. It provides wide grounding in systematic and conservation biology, built from classes on evolution, ecology, plant science and physiology. Graduates are prepared for graduate school and for careers with public agencies like state and national park systems, and in private fields including environmental consulting and conservation. Students beginning the degree should have done three years of high school math and a year of chemistry. They should also rely heavily on an academic advisor when picking courses suited to their goals. Regular advising is encouraged to plan course order and confirm progress, because elective offerings shift from year to year and the bulletin advises seeking guidance before signing up. The bulletin entry gives every requirement and the stated outcomes for those comparing this concentration with related biology options.