The Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Biology
Environmental Biology: A snapshot
Environmental Biology is a science specialization based upon the fundamentals of biology and ecology, applying broadly based interdisciplinary skills to the many environmental problems facing society today. The environmental biology program not only includes most of the requirements of the standard biology degree, but it builds upon that framework with additional science courses necessary for a strong environmental degree. Students entering this fast-growing and dynamic field can expect to become involved directly in addressing some of the significant problems related to human impact on the environment. This comprehensive major is designed to meet the needs of students who desire a broadly based education in preparation for a variety of field and laboratory careers. These include:
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Our undergraduates utilize the latest, most technically advanced environmental equipment. This includes a geographic information system (GIS), sophisticated equipment for the analysis of soil and water quality, remote water monitors and ion specific electrodes. These are all part of the KECK Environmental Instrumentation Laboratory, funded by the YSI and Keck foundations.
The uniqueness of our program is its integration of a broad set of important disciplines and experiences, including:
- a 4 year curriculum-based career development program
- educational, industrial, government internship requirement
- continuous, individualized advising
- close relationships with the regional Five Rivers Metro Parks, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Beavercreek Wetlands and student-led organizations such as Beta Beta Beta and The Sustainability Club,
- the department's ongoing involvement in local nature restoration projects
We help place all of our students in internships that meet their personal interests. In addition, the undergraduate EVB program is integrated with our graduate program to offer students unique research experiences under the direction of talented and experienced environmental faculty.
How do I find out more? Whom should I contact?
Dr. Kelly Williams
Environmental Biology Program Coordinator
Department of Biology
University of Dayton
Science Center, Room 235A
Dayton, OH 45469-2320
Telephone (937) 229-2011
Fax (937) 229-2021
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