BS Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Biological Sciences

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science degree with a Biological Sciences major provides a broad background in the biological sciences. Students choose biology courses from four categories: cellular, molecular, and developmental biology; anatomical and physiological biology; organismal biology; and ecology, evolution, and systematics. The Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology Concentration will provide a solid background in ecology and evolution, and offers field courses in a variety of areas, in addition to internships and research opportunities. Graduates of this program may pursue careers in ecology, plant biology, fish and wildlife biology, and evolutionary biology, which are just a few of the career options available.

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What to Do with a Major?

All CMU baccalaureate graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in specialized knowledge/applied learning, quantitative fluency, communication fluency, critical thinking, personal and social responsibility, and information literacy. In addition to these campus-wide student learning outcomes, graduates of this major will be able to: