The major in Environmental Biology is a focused course of study intended for students who are interested in conservation biology, environmental preservation, human health, education, and public policy. Our diverse faculty offer engaging, student-centered courses with ample opportunities for hands-on learning in the lab and field in addition to research and study abroad programming in Ecuador, Australia, and Scandinavia, for example. Students are encouraged to join our labs, where they can develop a wide range of skills and expertise in areas including coastal, aquatic, tropical and disease ecology. The major will prepare students who are interested in seeking employment with environmental agencies of federal, state, and municipal governments or non-governmental organizations, and in private industry, including environmental economics and environmental consulting firms. The program also may appeal to individuals planning to enter the field of environmental law. Global Change Biology and Conservation Biology are required electives for the ENVB major.
The major in Environmental Biology is one of two majors offered by the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department to undergraduate students. The Department also offers a major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Students pursuing thisbachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Newcomb-Tulane College core curriculum, 120credit hours in their degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000.More information on degreeand core curriculum requirements can be found here.
The major in environmental biology provides understanding of biological processes among populations, communities, and ecosystems. Majors must complete eight core courses, three elective courses, three chemistry courses (or alternatives as listed below), two mathematics courses and the capstone requirement.
Three elective courses(see department courses list) in the department of ecology and evolutionary biology must include two laboratory-field courses. Internship studies, independent studies and seminars will not fulfill the elective. EBIO 4990Honors Thesis Edited Course (3 c.h.) and EBIO 5000Honors Thesis Edited Course (4 c.h.) satisfy only one lecture elective in the major. Students who opt to write an Honors Thesis will take EBIO 4992 Honors Thesis Cohort (0 c.h.) in both semesters concurrently with the thesis courses.
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This capstone requirement may be satisfied by completion of EBIO 5970 Capstone Research Seminars (3 c.h.) or EBIO 5971 Capstone Research Seminars (2 c.h.).
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A minimum of 6 credits of mathematics is required for the Bachelor's of Science degree in the Tulane School of Science and Engineering. Any two Mathematics (MATH) courses numbered 1210 and above may be used to satisfy this requirement. However, the combination of MATH 1150 and MATH 1160 (Long Calculus) may count as one course towards this requirement. Courses in statistics and physics are highly recommended but are not required.
This example plan of study for the BS in Environmental Biology Major represents a fall semester start and encompasses all program requirements. Students are responsible for reviewing university, school, and program requirements, along with prerequisites and the sequencing of courses in coordination with their academic and major advisors.
