Biology: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BS.BIO.EEB)

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For further information about this major, contact the Biology Coordinator (Dr. Preston Garcia): Preston.Garcia@Castleton.edu

A comprehensive program in biology that prepares students for admission into graduate schools, admission into professional schools, a career in biology, or a career in secondary education. The program includes a capstone research project and presentation requirement that integrates students' knowledge across the biological and physical sciences and demonstrates their quantitative, intellectual, and communication skills.

BS in Biology with a Concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

The EEB Concentration is designed for students interested in admission to graduate school programs in ecology, evolution, or organismal biology.

Complete the following courses required of all BIO majors (54 cr):

BIO 1141 - Organisms and Adaptations I 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
BIO 1142 - Organisms and Adaptations II 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
BIO 2010 - Cell and Molecular Biology 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
BIO 2125 - Fundamentals of Microbiology 4 cr
BIO 3060 - Ecology 4 cr
OR BIO 3065 - Plant Ecology 4 cr
BIO 3070 - Genetics 4 cr
OR BIO 4035 - Molecular Genetics
BIO 4030 - Evolution 4 cr
BIO 4610 - Senior Biology Seminar 3 cr
BIO 4620 - Capstone Seminar 1 cr
CHE 1051 - Advanced General Chemistry I 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
CHE 1052 - Advanced General Chemistry II 4 cr (grade of C or higher required)
CHE 2111 - Organic Chemistry I 4 cr
MAT 2036 - Biostatistics 4 cr
PHY 2210 - Physics II 4 cr
SCI 1230 - Pathways to Science 1 cr
SCI 2100 - Science Colloquium 1 cr
Note: MAT 1531 - Calculus I is recommended for students planning application to graduate school.

And complete 4 of these courses for the Concentration in EEB (14-16 cr):

BIO 3030 - Ecology of Water 3 cr
BIO 3065 - Plant Ecology 4 cr *
BIO 3070 - Genetics 4 cr *
BIO 3160 - Animal Behavior 4 cr
BIO 3210 - Developmental Biology 4 cr
BIO 3350 - Natural History of the Mojave Desert 4 cr
BIO 4035 - Molecular Genetics 4 cr
BIO 4250 - Ecotoxicology 3 cr
* may only count for elective OR core biology credit

(Credits required for the major: 68-70 cr)

And complete the college's Gen Ed requirements

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Note on research

To perform the significant research activity necessary to complete the capstone project (BIO 4620), students may elect to enroll in:

3-6 credits of BIO 4930 - Research Project under the supervision of a Castleton Biology faculty member,
OR 3-6 credits of BIO 4810 - Internship in Biology ,
OR a summer undergraduate research experience at another institution (e.g. NSF REU).