BS Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Students majoring in ecology, evolution, and behavior (EEB) focus on three related areas of biology. Ecology examines the growth and maintenance of populations and their interactions in communities and relationships among organisms and physical events in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Evolution investigates the origin and change of biological diversity by studying evolutionary patterns and processes at various temporal and spatial scales.

Faculty: College of Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Foundational Courses, CBS Content Areas, EEB Behavior Course, EEB Major Electives, Upper-Division Writing Intensive within the Major. All degree-seeking students must complete the University’s Liberal Education requirements. At least 18 upper-division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

Career pathways

A BS in EEB prepares students for graduate study in integrative biology and related biological sciences, careers in teaching, and entry-level scientist positions in industry, government agencies, nonprofit agencies, and universities.

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