Wildlife Ecology

School/College: CALS


Field of Study

The study of wildlife populations and communities with a special view to understanding their interactions with people.

Possible Careers

Wildlife researcher; wildlife manager; endangered-species biologist; natural area manager; wildlife educator; consultant for land-use planning.

Special Opportunities & Additional Information

  • Wildlife Club.
  • Almost all majors have an independent research or internship experience.
  • Students should be aware that it is almost a necessity to obtain a M.S. degree to enter the field in a career-level job.
  • This major should not be pursued by students seeking entry to medical or veterinary school.

Selected Required Courses For the B.S. in Natural Resources:

Intro Biology:
Biology 151-152; or Botany 130 and Zoology 101-102; or Biocore
Calculus:
None
General Chemistry:
103; or 108; or 109
Organic Chemistry:
None
Physics:
None

Recommended Course Sequence for Freshman Year

Fall
F & W Ecol 101, 318, 319
Chem 108
Math
Biology 151; or Botany 130 or Zoology 101-102
Spring
Wl Ecol 379
Math
Biology 152; or Botany 130 or Zoology 101-102

Advisor

  • Contact the departmental office for referral to an advisor.

Departmental Office