BS Evolution and Ecology at The Ohio State University

The evolution and ecology major focuses on the descent and interrelationships of organisms, including plants, animals and microorganisms. The study of evolution deals with both the historical path of evolution from pre-biotic earth to the present, and the processes contributing to evolutionary change, such as natural selection, genetic drift and historical events. Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with other organisms and with their environment. It is one of the key sciences contributing to the broader field of conservation biology and the maintenance of biodiversity.

Faculty: Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Requirements for the evolution and ecology major cover both supportive courses in biology, chemistry, math, statistics and physics, as well as core requirements within the major itself. Core courses provide a strong foundation in the most fundamental aspects of evolution and ecology, and electives permit students to go more deeply into specific areas of interest or into courses that prepare them for their post-baccalaureate career.

Career pathways

Graduates of the evolution and ecology program may pursue careers for which a liberal education is the prerequisite. With a bachelor’s degree, students most likely begin at an entry-level job in the life sciences and biology, such as research assistant, technician or staff member in a research laboratory or in a private company dealing with biological or pharmacological research; in biological.

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