Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

ecology and evolutionary biology

WHAT IS ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY (EEB)?

This major is part of the BEP Exploration Group

EEB Major Website

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) offers a one-of-a-kind education for students interested in the living world. Students can major or minor in ecology and evolutionary biology, or earn a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree in biodiversity and conservation biology. 

In EEB, students learn about how plants and animals interact, behave, evolve, and adapt, from the level of the gene to individual organisms, and the population, community, and ecosystem levels.  

Through hands-on labs and challenging courses, you’ll:

- Build real-world skills in research, communication, and collaboration
- Learn directly from faculty who are award-winning teachers and leading researchers
- Gain experience by working in faculty labs or by completing your own research project.

    UConn EEB alumni apply their skills in a variety of professional fields. Our students also continue their studies at some of the top graduate programs and medical schools in the U.S. Career opportunities include: 

    - Graduate studies in the biological sciences, health sciences, and conservation
    - Public health and medical, dental, and veterinary professions
    - Positions in conservation and natural resource management
    - Teaching at the K-12 level
    - Positions in the local, state and federal governments
    - Non-profit/non-governmental organizations
    - Private sector opportunities such as environmental consulting agencies

    Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses

    HOW TO DECLARE:

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    MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

    Major Requirements Overview

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    HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:

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    BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology 1 (Major Requirement)

    BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology 2 (Major Requirement)

    EEB 2244 - General Ecology (Major Requirement)

    EEB 2245 - Evolutionary Biology  (Major Requirement)

    Possible Career Opportunities

    COMMON CAREER PATHS:

    UConn students who major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology often pursue careers with a focus on the origins and complex interactions of life on earth. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in: 

    - Animal/wildlife care and management
    - Conservation
    - Education and advocacy
    - Fieldwork
    - Habitat care and management
    - Laboratory sciences
    - Law and policy
    - Operations and consulting
    - Plant care and management
    - Research
    - Zoology 

                      COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:

                      Ecology and Evolutionary Biology majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, doctoral, and/or professional degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in: 

                      - Bioinformatics
                      - Conservation biology
                      - Education
                      - Environmental policy
                      - Environmental science
                      - Evolutionary biology
                      - Sciences related to plants or animals (ex. biology, botany, ecology, entomology, ichthyology, ornithology, zoology) 

                      ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:

                      EEB Career Information on the Department website

                      What Can I Do With an EEB Major Video

                      For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn. 

                      For further insight beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?” 

                      Related Minors

                      EEB Minor