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Ecology AB



Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Ecology is an interdisciplinary degree bringing together the natural and the social sciences, experiential learning, communication and group skills—in the context of understanding the environment to solve problems. Our program builds upon a strong core of Ecology courses that are shared with the existing Bachelor of Science degree and adds courses that allow students to consider human dimensions of ecological issues and become better equipped to synthesize and communicate challenges and solutions.

Ecology, the study of organisms and their environment, is an interdisciplinary science. Ecologists work at the interface of basic science fields such as biology, geology, chemistry, and mathematics, and may draw more broadly on subjects such as economics, public policy, environmental law, anthropology, and geography. There is a growing need to understand how organisms and the environment interact and to examine the influence of humans on the earth and its biodiversity.

Students may elect to expand their experience through study abroad programs, internships with the Institute of Ecology or other sponsors, or independent research opportunities. These activities are strongly encouraged but are not required for the degree.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Ecology AB/Ecology MS Ecology AB/Ecology MS(non-thesis) Ecology AB/Ecology MS(Integrative Conservation and Sustainability) Ecology AB/Ecology MS(Integrative Conservation and Sustainability)(non-thesis) Ecology AB/Natural Resources MNR (non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

Amanda Rugenski Undergraduate Program Coordinator atrugenski@uga.edu (706) 542-9314

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1

Area IV World Languages and Global Culture

BIOL 1107  Principles of Biology I 3
    AND  BIOL 1107L  Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 1113  Precalculus 3
Spring Year 1

Area IV World Languages and Global Culture

BIOL 1108  Principles of Biology II 3
    AND  BIOL 1108L  Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
POLS 1101  American Government 3
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

Area IV Humanities and the Arts Course

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

CHEM 1211-1211D  General Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 1211L  General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ECOL 2200  * Water Sustainability in the Anthropocene 3
ECOL 3400  Professional Development for Careers in Ecology 1
Spring Year 2

Area IV World Languages and Global Cultures Course

ECOL 2550  Introduction to Ecological Data Science 3
ECOL 3530  Conservation Biology 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

AAEC 2580  ** Applied Microeconomic Principles 3
ECON 2106  ** Principles of Microeconomics 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST 2111  American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112  American History Since 1865 3
Maymester Year 2
ECOL 3300  Field Program in Ecological Problem-Solving 4
Fall Year 3
ECOL 3500  Ecology 3
    AND  ECOL 3500L  Ecology Laboratory 1

General Elective Course

Major Elective Course (Group B)

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

BIOS 2010  *** Elementary Biostatistics 4
STAT 2000  *** Introductory Statistics 4
Spring Year 3

General Elective Courses

Methods/Skills Course

Natural History Course

Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4

Major Elective Course (Group A)

Philosophy/Religion/Literature Odum Requirement

Upper-Level General Elective Course

Upper-Level General Elective Course

Upper-Level General Elective Course

Spring Year 4

Major Elective Course (Group B)

Upper-Level General Elective Courses

PEDB Course

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

ECOL 3770S  Urban Ecology 3
ECOL 4900S  Environmental Practicum 3

* Students take ECOL 2200 or ECOL 2100 (offered every spring)

** AAEC 2580 or ECON 2106 is shared between Area V and Area VI

*** STAT 2000 or BIOS 2010 is a major requirement and is shared with Area III

Students are encouraged to use their General Electives toward another degree/minor/certificate

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements