The B.S. in Ecology provides an opportunity for interested students to obtain a strong background in field biology. The required core curriculum and concentration electives provide opportunities for later careers as biologists in state and federal environmental agencies, industry, marine biology or environmental consulting firms. Internships are strongly recommended as part of the program. Course work emphasizes skills obtained in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Additional course work from other departments may be recommended to fulfill particular career objectives.

Degree Requirements*:

1. General Education Requirements: (48 semester hours)

2. Department Requirements:
   
   Required Biology Courses (27 semester hours)
   BIO 110, 215, 217, 220, 230, 270, 310, 470, and 409/490/491.
   
   Biology Electives (12 semester hours)
   Selected under advisement from 275, 277, 313, 377, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, and 485.

3. Ecologically relevant courses selected under advisement (6 semester hours).

4. Other Science Requirements: (25 semester hours)
   CHE 103-104, 231-232, CRL 103-104, 231, and PHY 130-140.

5. Mathematics Requirements: (10 semester hours)
   MAT 121 and one semester of calculus.
   
   *CHE 103, PHY 130, and MAT 121 may be used to fulfill General Education requirements.