专业描述

A major challenge of modern biology is to seek answers to the many secrets of living organisms. Today, more than ever, studies in organismic biology touch every aspect of our lives in such areas as medical innovations, agricultural improvements, biotechnology, genetic engineering, environmental degradation, and threats to biodiversity. To meet this challenge, the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) offers a wide spectrum of undergraduate instruction in the biology of whole organisms, the environment, population, evolution, and behavior. The Biology major allows students to design their major to include courses from several large categories covering all of the life sciences departments. The Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution major includes environmental and conservation biology as well as in the three main fields of the major. In the Marine Biology major, students can specialize in marine sciences at any level from molecular biology to community ecology. Internships are available for credit in which students participate in hands-on learning about animal behavior, the local land and ocean environment, and science education. In addition Stunt Ranch (part of the UC Natural Reserve System), and the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden offer opportunities for internships and for service to the community. Involvement in undergraduate research is a top priority for students in the EEB undergraduate program. Opportunities The three majors in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology provide specialized instruction and strong preparation for employment or graduate study in many fields, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and other health-related professions, biotechnology, scientific research, teaching, and public health. A Specialization in Computing is available to help prepare students for work in the fields of biotechnology, computational biology, and bioinformatics.