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Ecology BS



Overview

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. This degree is designed to prepare undergraduates for advanced graduate studies in ecology or allied disciplines leading to a Masters or Doctoral degree. Students planning to finish their studies at the B.S. level should discuss this with an advisor as soon as possible to design an appropriate program of study.

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 BS/Bioinformatics MS(non-thesis) Ecology BS/Comparative Biomedical Sciences MS Ecology BS/Ecology MS Ecology BS/Ecology MS(Integrative Conservation and Sustainability) Ecology BS/Ecology MS(Integrative Conservation and Sustainability)(non-thesis) Ecology BS/Ecology MS(non-thesis) Ecology BS/Marine Science MS(non-thesis) Ecology BS/Public Health MPH(Environmental Health)(non-thesis) Ecology BS/Public Health MPH(Epidemiology)(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 Language and Global Culture Course

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

Area IV World Language and Global Culture Course

BIOL 1108 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Principles of Biology II 3
    AND  BIOL 1108L  Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1
ENGL 1102 
Communication
Critical Thinking
English Composition II 3
MATH 2250  Calculus I for Science and Engineering 4
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

Area IV Humanities and the Arts Course

Area IV World Language and Global Culture Course

CHEM 1211-1211D  General Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 1211L  General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ECOL 2550 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Introduction to Ecological Data Science 3
ECOL 3400  Professional Development for Careers in Ecology 1
Spring Year 2
CHEM 1212-1212D  General Chemistry II 3
    AND  CHEM 1212L  General Chemistry Laboratory II 1

PEDB Course

Philosophy/Religion/Literature Odum Requirement

POLS 1101 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
American Government 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

BIOS 2010 
Analytical Thinking
Elementary Biostatistics 4
STAT 2000 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Introductory Statistics 4
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3
CHEM 2211-2211D 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Modern Organic Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 2211L 
Analytical Thinking
Modern Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ECOL 3500 
Analytical Thinking
Ecology 3

General Elective Course

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST 2111 
Communication
Critical Thinking
Social Awareness & Responsibility
American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112 
Communication
Critical Thinking
Social Awareness & Responsibility
American History Since 1865 3
Spring Year 3

Area V Social Sciences Course

Major Elective Course

Natural History Requirement

PHYS 1111-1111L 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Introductory Physics-Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics 4
Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4
BCMB 3100  *
Analytical Thinking
Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 4
ECOL 4000/6000  **
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Population and Community Ecology 3
    AND  ECOL 4000L/6000L 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Population and Community Ecology Lab 1
ECOL 4240  ***
Analytical Thinking
Physiological Ecology 3

Methods/Skills Course

Spring Year 4
ECOL 4010/6010  ****
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Ecosystem Ecology 3
    AND  ECOL 4010L/6010L 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Ecosystem Ecology Lab 1

Major Elective Course

Major Elective Course

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

ECOL 4500/6500 
Analytical Thinking
Evolutionary Ecology 4
GENE 3000-3000D 
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Social Awareness & Responsibility
Evolutionary Biology 4
GENE 3200-3200D  Genetics 4
Summer Year 4

N/A

* Students take MATH 2260 or CHEM 2212-2212L or BCMB 3100

** Students take ECOL 4000-4000L or ECOL 4150-4150L (offered every spring)

*** Students take ECOL 4240 or ECOL 4540 (offered every spring) or ECOL 4600 (offered every fall)

**** Students take ECOL 4010-4010L or ECOL 4310-4310L (offered every fall)

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements