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 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major

 

The major in ecology and evolutionary biology provides understanding of the structure and function of organisms and their evolution and ecology. Majors must complete six core courses, five elective courses, and the capstone requirement.

Core Courses

Elective Credits

Five elective courses are selected according to the interests of the student in consultation with the major advisor. Two of the electives must be designated laboratory or field courses. A maximum of one course representing a special project, independent study, or honors thesis may be counted as an elective, but not as a laboratory-field course. In addition, a student may use a maximum of one course from an approved list of courses from other departments as an elective course. Courses representing internship studies and seminars may not count as elective courses.

Capstone

This capstone requirement may be satisfied by completion of EBIO 4970-4980 or EBIO 5970. EBIO 4930 is only available by departmental approval for those students who cannot take the regular courses.

  • EBIO 4930 - Capstone Independent Study
  • EBIO 5970 - Research Seminars and Presentation (Capstone)
  • EBIO 5970- Research Seminars and Presentation (Capstone)

Majors are also required to complete two semesters of mathematics and four semesters of chemistry:

Including two semesters of general chemistry:

And two semesters of organic chemistry:

Note(s):

Additional courses in biological statistics and physics are also highly recommended.

Interdepartmental Courses

Any one of these courses, which are not taught by the faculty of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, is acceptable as one of the electives in the required program for the EE Biology major.

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