Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources studies how natural-living systems function and evolve and how they can be managed to conserve biodiversity while providing benefits to people. The major will prepare you to address critical issues in a rapidly changing world, building a foundation in three core areas: The structure and function of ecological systems, Evolutionary processes that shape organisms and their interactions, Modern tools to manage biotic natural resources. The major offers the most ?hands-on? and field-oriented biological learning experience at Rutgers. You'll have lots of opportunities to take field courses that explore the wide array of marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems in NJ. Within a single day, you can visit and study habitats of barrier beach islands, salt marshes and coastal bays, the Jersey Pine Barrens, and the forests and hills of the Highlands.