BS Ecology for Environmental Science

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you interested in environmental and conservation issues? Do you have a strong background in physical, life and natural sciences? If so, you should pursue a Bachelor of Science in ecology for environmental science at the University of North Texas. We are the first university in the region to offer this degree program. Ecologists increase our understanding of the natural world and potential environmental impacts. The knowledge ecologists provide is used by other scientists, teachers, policy makers, citizens and managers.

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Ecology is a four-year degree designed to prepare students for careers in biological sciences and professional programs, focusing on environmental science, conservation and research.

The Ecology for Environmental Science degree program will expose you to a wide range of courses and facilities that focus your understanding from an ecological perspective. You will also gain experience with applied aspects like ecotoxicology.

Your course work will focus on advanced biology, chemistry, physics, math, geography, economics, technical writing and philosophy. You will learn about:

• Biological diversity and how ecosystems work, including organismal life history, conservation and how to apply your knowledge to address environmental issues facing our society
• Developing and managing sustainable communities
• Public environmental education

Faculty members are active researchers in many fields including:

• Aquatic and terrestrial ecology
• Conservation genetics
• Contaminant effects on freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecosystems
• Satellite remote sensing
• Wildlife biology