Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology

San Francisco State University

The Department of Biology provides undergraduate and graduate programs covering the breadth of biology. Course work ranges from introductory biology to specialized courses in broad disciplines of biology. The department has grouped courses into concentrations to help advise students of appropriate programs of study in various biology disciplines. Each concentration provides a breadth of background in basic biological concepts as well as depth in the specific discipline. This program offers a flexible but rigorous plan of study in the plant and animal sciences for students interested in ecology, natural history, conservation, and population biology students interested in entomology, botany, or zoology may also find this concentration appropriate. The program stresses firm foundations in ecological theory, ecological technique, and natural history.
This program provides students with a broad background in systematic biology and conservation biology through coursework in evolutionary biology, ecology, botany and physiology. It prepares students for graduate school as well as work in the public sector with agencies such as state and national park services and in the private sector with in fields such as environmental consulting and conservation. It is recommended that students work closely with an academic advisor to select courses that best suit their career goals.

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