Ecology
CENTER for BIODIVERSITY

Ecology majors are keen observers. They see connections everywhere and all the time—between plants and animals, animals and humans, humans and plants. They see the earth as a collection of integrated systems. They mull over big questions about the causes of natural disasters and are not daunted by the enormity of diversity on this planet.

Ecologists have a mind for Biology and an interest educating the public. They care about understanding and controlling threats to the environment. They are advocates for change that sustains the planet. They want to learn all they can about how earth’s inhabitants and habitation interact.

Is this you?
Do you actually like reading science journals? Is rainforest conservation important to you? Could you study predator-prey interactions for hours an end? Do you wonder about the affects of pollution on tree growth? Is global warming a hot topic for you? Would you like to help control invasive species of plants to save lakes and lake life?

If yes, an Ecology major is for you.

What you’ll study
In addition to core biology, math and chemistry courses, your studies will also include:

• Conservation Biology
• Ecology of Natural Communities
• Ecosystems and Evolutionary Ecology
• Marine Biology

Complete Program Requirements

What you’ll do
Your projects may include:

Who will teach you

-Kevin Spigel Assistant Professor	-Erika Latty Assistant Professor I try to engage students by framing scientific concepts within an environmental context.	Amy Arnett Associate Professor of Biology My teaching is about working with students as individuals that bring their own experiencesand knowledge to the classroom.

Where your Major can take you

Ecology graduates typically go on to become:
Environmental Consultants
Field Researchers
Lab Technicians
Land Trust Project Managers
Research Scientist Assistants

Explore a Career in Ecology