Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Option (BS)
California State University, Northridge
Description
The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology option of the B.S. degree prepares graduates for employment in positions such as ecologist or wildlife preserve manager; for positions with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Land Management, National or State Parks, and other government agencies and private organizations; or for consulting positions in formulating environmental impact reports. Students receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology will be able to: -Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and metabolism of cells, the transmission and expression of genetic information, and the immediate and long-term (evolutionary) consequences of interactions between organisms and their environment. -Demonstrate specialized knowledge in one or more disciplines of biology. Be aware of and/or capable of using new and existing methods and technologies in these disciplines. -Demonstrate facility in applying the methods of scientific inquiry, including observation, hypothesis testing, data collection and analysis. -Engage the biology literature and to communicate scientific information verbally and/or in writing.