Mankato,
MN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ecology examines how living things interact with their surroundings. This program includes core biology classes, intermediate coursework in genetics, evolutionary studies, and statistical methods, plus advanced electives focused on hands-on research, data interpretation, and scientific communication. Students often work alongside professors on research initiatives or pursue their own investigative projects. Graduates may pursue careers as ecologists, wildlife specialists, conservation managers, fisheries experts, marine researchers, or continue to advanced academic studies.