This specialization is tailored towards people who are pursuing a BS in Biology and
are intersted in minoring in Environmental Biology. The field of Environmental Biology
focuses on interactions between organisms and their surrounding environment, including
impacts of human actions on natural ecosystems. The Environmental Biology specialization
of the Biology major provides a strong scientific background for students preparing
for careers in fields such as conservation biology, natural resource management, and
environmental education. Many students are admitted to graduate schools to gain additional
skills and experience of careers in organizations, and academic institutions. Students
who are admitted to this program attain special features and oppurtunities such as
hands-on research in fieldwork in Long Island, interactions with the New York Climate
Exchange, study abroad in Kenya and Madagascar, and participation in SBU's Collaborative
for the Earth.
Skills to Learn
• Problem solving and hypothesis testing • Critical thinking and scientific literacy • Understanding of the natural world • Management and analysis of big data • Spatial analyses using geographic information systems • Scientific writing and communication
Careers to Explore
• Opportunities for hands-on research and experiential learning • Fieldwork on Long Island and abroad • Participations in SBU’s Collaborative for the Earth • Interactions with the New York Climate Exchange
Sample Courses
• Plant Diversity • Conservative Biology • Ecological Genetics • Landscape Ecology • Ecosystem Ecology and Global Environment
