How do organisms interact with their environment? How do ecosystems function and maintain balance? How can we achieve sustainability in the use of natural resources? These are just a few of the timely questions that environmental biology can help to answer. By bringing together insights from fields such as genetics, ecology, evolution and microbiology, this major will equip you with a multidisciplinary foundation for a future in research, conservation, public policy and more.
Throughout the course of your studies, you will be surrounded with resources to ignite your curiosity and fuel your academic success. With a faculty that is deeply invested in your growth, facilities that foster innovation and discovery, and research opportunities both on-campus and off-campus, you will acquire an abundance of hands-on experience that will prepare you to tackle urgent environmental challenges. A major in environmental biology is your invitation to leverage scientific rigor for tangible real-world impact.
| Major | Degree | School | Format | Course Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Biology | Undergraduate, B.A. | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | On Campus | 12.5 Courses |
Environmental Biology
Undergraduate, B.A.
On Campus
12.5 Courses
Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the environmental biology major at DePauw is housed in the Department of Biology. This department introduces students to the methodology of science while providing a broad exposure to the diversity of life at all levels.
