Ecology Minor

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Many students - not just those majoring in Biology - are preparing for careers in which they will have to address issues involving conservation, environmental science, and/or ecology. The intent of this proposed minor is to allow interested students to focus their studies in this area. The coursework will give students a general background in biology, some exposure to chemistry, and an opportunity to undertake an informed exploration of current topics and issues in ecology and environmental science.

This minor is not available to Biology majors.

Course Requirements (18-20 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (12 Credits)

BIOL 10100 - Introductory Biology
BIOL 10200 - Introductory Biology
BIOL 33300 - Ecology *
*CHM 11100 and/or CHM 11200 or CHM 11500 and/or CHM 11600 are recommended as background for this course

Elective Course (6-8 Credits)

Students must select one course from Group A and select an additional course from either Group A or B.

Group A: Courses with a Field Component
BIOL 32400 - Natural History of the Smoky Mountains
BIOL 32500 - Natural History of North West Indiana
BIOL 44200 - Ecology Of Shallow Lakes
BIOL 49200 - Mycology
BIOL 59100 - Field Ecology
BIOL 59500 - Special Assignments (Ornithology)
BIOL 59500 - Special Assignments (Wetland Ecology)
Group B: Courses without a Field Component
BIOL 40500 - Conservation Biology **
BIOL 41300 - Aquatic Ecology
BIOL 41400 - Invasive Species Ecology
BIOL 46000 - Herpetology
BIOL 46100 - Animal Behavior **
BIOL 46200 - Evolution Of Human Mating Systems **
BIOL 48300 - Great Issues: Environmental And Conservation Biology **
BIOL 58700 - Biogeography
BIOL 58800 - Plant Ecology
BIOL 59500 - Special Assignments (Critical Issues in Conservation Biology)
BIOL 59500 - Special Assignments (Ecology and Evolution of Flowers)**
BIOL 59500 - Special Assignments (Microbial Ecology)
BIOL 59700 - Sex And Evolution **
**BIOL 31100 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite