随着全球气候变化加速和保护问题在世界范围内出现，对生态，生态系统以及维持地球生命支持系统所需的措施的了解变得越来越重要。专门研究生态与保护生物学（ECB）的生物学专业是为寻求在当代生物学这一重要领域中寻求更深层次培训的学生而设计的。可以从广泛的课程中选择生物学的高级选修课，这些课程包括生态学，进化，动物行为，植物生物学和海洋生物学。该专业为学生提供了完善的概念框架以及动手的生态学和保护生物学经验，为他们在环境科学方面的研究生学习以及学术界，政府或私营部门的职业做好了准备。
With global climate change accelerating and conservation issues arising worldwide, an understanding of ecology, ecosystems, and the measures needed to sustain Earth's life-support systems has become increasingly important. The Biology major with a Specialization in Ecology & Conservation Biology (ECB) is designed for students seeking a greater depth of training in this critical area of contemporary biology. Advanced electives in biology may be selected from a broad range of courses including ecology, evolution, animal behavior, plant biology, and marine biology. This specialization provides students with a sound conceptual framework as well as hands-on experiences in ecology and conservation biology, preparing them for graduate study in the environmental sciences and careers in academia, government, or the private sector.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles spanning the breadth of biology, with an in-depth understanding of the ecology and evolution of nonhuman animal and human behavior.<br>Demonstrate expertise in applying the scientific method, critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature, analyze data, and use statistical modeling and skills required for effective communication in biology.<br>Attain the technical and/or analytical skills required for employment or postgraduate education in biology or biology-related careers, including professional careers in research and science education.