Ecology and Conservation Biology

The Program in Ecology and Conservation Biology at BGSU is a multidisciplinary program conceptually based on the fields of Ecology and Evolution, and its applied aspects in Conservation Biology.

The BGSU Program in Ecology and Conservation Biology focuses on the evolutionary and ecological principles underlying patterns and processes influencing biodiversity at multiple scales. A solid understanding of the complex relationships between organisms and their environments in A solid understanding of the complex relationships between organisms and their environments in a natural ecosystem is essential for mitigating the pressing problems that challenge biodiversity.

Our mission is to provide undergraduate and graduate education as well as research training in ecology and conservation biology, providing a foundation in experimental, quantitative and analytical methods necessary to understand the mechanisms underlying the maintenance of biodiversity.

The multidisciplinary nature of this program promotes innovative approaches that integrate basic and applied research in ecology, evolution and conservation biology. This program's mission addresses the unprecedented changes from human-induced impacts on the environment at both the regional and national levels.

Our research program in Ecology and Conservation Biology at BGSU extends from molecules and populations to ecosystems and landscapes. Conceptually based on the basic foundations of Ecology and Evolution, our research and teaching program utilizes a wide range of cutting-edge techniques (e.g., molecular genetics, theoretical modeling, GIS, remote sensing, etc.) to address both basic and applied questions in Ecology and Conservation Biology.

Learn more about what types of research our faculty and students conduct.

Weekly Ecobreak seminars permit faculty and students to present their research in a friendly, informative atmosphere where everyone is invited to participate.

ECB SPECIALIZATION

Ecology and Conservation Biology is a Biological Sciences major, and provides a curriculum option for students interested in pursuing an ecological career. Students in this program will develop a solid foundation in: