Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Bachelor of Science
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Computer & Information Science
- Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
- Engineering & Technology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Agricultural Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Science
- Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Meet the growing demand for professionals who understand core biological concepts and the computational approaches needed for the future of biology. Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that devises methods and software for comprehending biological data. The Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics with an emphasis in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology enhances the core curriculum of biology, mathematics and computer science with additional coursework in evolutionary biology, genomics and ecology. Students learn how to apply bioinformatics to the latest research in a variety of sectors, from pharmaceuticals to conservation. Students develop skills in collaboration, problem-solving, research, science writing and communication.
Sample Courses
- ECOL 326: Genomics
- ECOL 335: Evolutionary Biology
- ECOL 346: Bioinformatics
Career Fields
- Academia
- Epidemiology
- Medicine
- Computational biology
- Genomics
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
CHEM 151 or 141/143 General Chemistry I
4.00
MATH 122A+B or MATH 125 Calculus I
5.00
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
ECOL 296B Seminar in Bioinformatics
1.00
2nd Semester
Credits
CHEM 152 or 142/144 General Chemistry II
4.00
MATH 263 Biostatistics
3.00
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
ISTA 130: Computational Thinking
4.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
CHEM 241/243A Organic Chemistry I
4.00
MCB 181R/L Introductory Biology I
4.00
ISTA 131
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
CHEM 241B/243B Organic Chemistry II
4.00
ECOL 182R/L Introducotry Biology II
4.00
ISTA 130 Statistical Foundations for the Information Age
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
ECOL 320 Genetics
4.00
ISTA 331 Principles & Practice of Data Science
3.00
Second Language
4.00
Major Elective
3.00
Major Elective
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
ECOL 335 Evolutionary Biology
4.00
ECOL 346 Bioinformatics
4.00
ISTA 350 Programming for Informatics Applications
4.00
Second Language
4.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
Major Elective
3.00
Major Elective
3.00
Major Elective
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
Major Elective
3.00
Major Elective
3.00
Major Elective
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00