Biology — Ecology, Biodiversity, and Organismal Biology Concentration

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Do you marvel at the incredible variety of organisms and how they interact with the biotic and abiotic environment around them?
Do you enjoy taking courses outside the classroom?

The Ecology, Biodiversity, and Organismal Biology (EBOB) concentration provides a strong and broad foundational education in organismal diversity and how those organisms interact with their environment. This concentration is anchored by an ecology lab course that helps build skills in field-based research, data analysis, and scientific communication, preparing you for advanced coursework, and for conducting independent studies in faculty research labs. You will also take two additional courses associated with the EBOB concentration, including another 300- or 400-level lab. To round out your personalized curriculum in this concentration, you will choose additional courses in these and related topics, with guidance from your academic advisor. If you are interested in careers centered on field and lab research in ecology, conservation biology, resource management, and related areas, this concentration is a great starting point. A diploma granted under this concentration will indicate “Bachelor of Science;” official transcripts will indicate Biology – Ecology, Biodiversity, and Organismal Biology Concentration.

Requirements (20 credits minimum)

Required lab (3 credits)

❑ BIOL 326 - Methods in Ecology w/lab Credits: 3

Depth requirements (6 credits minimum)

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss options that align with your interests to fill the depth requirements.

❑ One additional 300- or 400-level biology laboratory or lecture/laboratory course associated with the EBOB concentration, from the list of depth requirement course options.

❑ One additional 300- or 400-level course associated with the EBOB concentration, from the list of depth requirement course options.

Visit the Biology degrees and areas of study webpage for more information about 300- and 400-level courses associated with each concentration.

Depth requirement course options

Please note that some courses may not be offered during the current academic year. Check Browse Classes for availability.

BIOL 345 - Fundamentals of Microbiology Credits: 4
BIOL 346 - Methods in Microbiology w/lab Credits: 4
BIOL 349 - Human Physiology w/lab Credits: 5
BIOL 403 - Physiological Ecology of Animals w/lab Credits: 5
BIOL 404 - Evolution and Development Credits: 3
BIOL 405 - Microbial Ecology Credits: 4
BIOL 407 - Marine Ecology w/lab Credits: 5
BIOL 410 - Animal Behavior Credits: 4
BIOL 412 - Animal Communication w/lab Credits: 5
BIOL 416 - Ecosystem Ecology and Global Change Credits: 4
BIOL 425 - Ecological Genetics Credits: 3
BIOL 445 - Host-Microbe Interactions Credits: 4
BIOL 446 - Immunobiology Credits: 4
BIOL 451 - Developmental Biology of Plants Credits: 3
BIOL 452 - Systematic Botany w/lab Credits: 5
BIOL 453 - Mycology w/lab Credits: 5
BIOL 456 - Algae w/lab Credits: 5
BIOL 460 - Invertebrate Zoology w/lab Credits: 5
BIOL 462 - Entomology w/lab Credits: 5
BIOL 482 - Developmental Biology of Animals Credits: 4

Electives (11 credits minimum)

❑ Additional courses from the list of electives to complete 20 credits. Courses not on the list may be taken with permission from your academic advisor. Courses from other departments may be taken if that department and your academic advisor approve.

Notes:

Up to 4 cumulative credits of BIOL 300, BIOL 400, BIOL 490, BIOL 495, BIOL 496, and BIOL 498, in which students receive training from faculty in research or teaching, or pursue internships, are permitted to count towards the concentration.

List of elective courses to complete Biology, BS concentrations

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