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Program
- Award
- BS
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 26.1306
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- The Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology degree is designed to provide a strong foundation in the fundamentals of ecology and evolutionary biology, including focal points in population, community, and ecosystem ecology; evolutionary ecology and biology; conservation biology; population genetics; behavior; and ecological and evolutionary genomics. Our major provides unique experiential learning opportunities for students interested in the fundamentals of evolution; the ecology of terrestrial, marine, and freshwater systems; and the application of both of these in the pursuit of the conservation and restoration of natural systems. Further, students in our major have the opportunity to focus on cutting-edge techniques in the use of molecular tools to answer fundamental questions in ecology and evolution. The interdisciplinary nature of our major fosters critical thinking and creativity in scientific problem solving while instilling skills that will result in scientifically literate global citizens. The curriculum for this major also satisfies premed and prevet requirements. Courses offered by this major fulfill several core competencies required by Northeastern University: Engaging with the Natural and Designed World, Exploring Created Expression and Innovation, Conducting Formal and Quantitative Reasoning, Analyzing and Using Data, Employing Ethical Reasoning, writing-intensive courses, and capstone.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_ca6544fe
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major Requirements
major core · 0 items
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
1 item
- EEMB 1101and EEMB 1102Foundations in Ecology and Evolutionary Biologyand Lab for EEMB 1101Not resolved to a course5
Ecology and Evolutionary Genomics
1 item
- EEMB 1105and EEMB 1106Foundations in Ecological and Evolutionary Genomicsand Lab for EEMB 1105Not resolved to a course5
Genetics
1 item
- BIOL 2301and BIOL 2302Genetics and Molecular Biologyand Lab for BIOL 2301Not resolved to a course5
Evolution
1 item
- 4
Ecology
1 item
- EEMB 2302and EEMB 2303Ecologyand Lab for EEMB 2302Not resolved to a course5
Conservation
1 item
- 4
Data Skills
1 item
- ENVR 1500and ENVR 1501Introduction to Environmental, Social, and Biological Dataand Lab for ENVR 1500Not resolved to a course5
Biostatistics
1 item
- ENVR 2500and ENVR 2501Biostatisticsand Lab for ENVR 2500Not resolved to a course5
Communication
1 item
- 4
Capstone
1 item
- or: ENVR 4971 Junior/Senior Honors Project 24
Supporting Courses
0 items
Introduction to College
1 item
- As published: “Science at Northeastern”1
Math
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 3 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 1
- 4
Chemistry
1 item
- CHEM 1161and CHEM 1162and CHEM 1163General Chemistry for Science Majorsand Lab for CHEM 1161and Recitation for CHEM 1161Not resolved to a course5
Organic or Environmental Chemistry
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4-5
- CHEM 2311and CHEM 2312Organic Chemistry 1and Lab for CHEM 2311Not resolved to a course
- 4
- 4
Physics 1
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course5
- PHYS 1145and PHYS 1146Physics for Life Sciences 1and Lab for PHYS 1145Not resolved to a course
- PHYS 1151and PHYS 1152and PHYS 1153Physics for Engineering 1and Lab for PHYS 1151and Interactive Learning Seminar for PHYS 1151Not resolved to a course
- PHYS 1161and PHYS 1162Physics 1and Lab for PHYS 1161Not resolved to a course
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Topical Requirement
Choose 6 of the following · Complete six of the following (at least one course must be taken from each list): · 1 item
- Complete six of the following (at least one course must be taken from each list):Not resolved to a course24
Evolution of Organisms
8 items
- 4
- 4
- EEMB 2700and EEMB 2701Marine Biologyand Lab for EEMB 2700Not resolved to a course
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- ENVR 3800and ENVR 3801Plants and Societyand Lab for ENVR 3800Not resolved to a course
Ecology and Conservation Biology
11 items
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Analytical Skills
11 items
- BIOL 3611and BIOL 3612Biochemistryand Lab for BIOL 3611Not resolved to a course
- CHEM 2311and CHEM 2312Organic Chemistry 1and Lab for CHEM 2311Not resolved to a course
- CHEM 2313and CHEM 2314Organic Chemistry 2and Lab for CHEM 2313Not resolved to a course
- 4
- 4
- ENVR 3300and ENVR 3301Geographic Information Systemsand Lab for ENVR 3300Not resolved to a course
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- PHYS 1147and PHYS 1148Physics for Life Sciences 2and Lab for PHYS 1147Not resolved to a course
Writing Requirements
2 items
- or: ENGW 1102 First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers4
- or: ENGW 3303 Advanced Writing in the Environmental Professionsor: ENGW 3315 Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines4
Co-op Requirements
0 items
Students who want to participate in co-op will need to complete EESC 2000 Professional Development for Co-op.
1 item
- 1
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