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Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Bachelor of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest
  • Computer & Information Science
  • Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Biological & Biomedical Science
  • Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Explore the concepts of ecology and genetics in an evolutionary context in the first department of its kind in the world. The field of ecology and evolutionary biology deals with the integration of biological systems across all levels of organization, from molecular biology to global ecosystems. This Bachelor of Science is for the student planning to pursue graduate study or a career in ecology and evolutionary biology, or a related scientific field. The Bachelor of Arts prepares students for careers that require having scientific knowledge, such as scientific journalism, developing environmental and scientific policy or practicing law in related fields. The curriculum includes core courses in genetics, ecology and evolution, with additional study through involvement in independent research, usually by working in the labs of our faculty. Students also have access to certain field courses.
Learning Outcomes
Concepts in Biology; Demonstrate the ability to define and explain core concepts in ecology, evolutionary biology, and genetics, and in the biological sciences more broadly. Scientific Communication; Effectively read, evaluate, and communicate scientific information Scientific Method; Demonstrate knowledge and application of the scientific method.
Sample Courses
  • ECOL 223: Human Genetics and Evolution
  • ECOL 401: Ecological Physiology
  • ECOL 418: Spatio-Temporal Ecology
Career Fields
  • Biological research
  • Biotechnology
  • Conservation
  • Environmental planning
  • Natural resource management
  • Zoology
  • Journalism
Level of Math
Substantial Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
4th Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
MATH 122A Functions for Calculus
1.00
MATH 122B First-Semester Calculus
4.00
CHEM 151 General Chemistry
4.00
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
Second Language (101)
4.00
2nd Semester
Credits
CHEM 152 General Chemistry II
4.00
ECOL 182R Intro Biology II
3.00
ECOL 182L Intro Lab II
1.00
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition II
3.00
Second Language (102)
4.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
MCB 181R Intro Biology
3.00
MCB 181L Intro Lab I
1.00
PHYS 102 Intro Physics I
3.00
Second Language (201)
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
200 level ECOL course
3.00
PHYS 103 Intro Physics II
3.00
Major elective (Ecology, Evolution & Behavior)
4.00
Second Language (202)
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
ECOL 320 Genetics
4.00
Major elective (Biology of Organisms)
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Elective or minor course
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
ECOL 335 Evolutionary Biology
4.00
Major elective (Biology of Organisms)
4.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Elective or minor course
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
Major elective (Ecology, Evolution & Behavior)
4.00
MATH 263 Intro to Statistics and Biostatistics
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Elective or minor course
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
Elective or minor course
3.00
Elective or minor course
3.00
Elective or minor course
3.00

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