The study of evolution deals with both the historical path of evolution from pre-biotic Earth to the present, and the processes contributing to evolutionary change, such as natural selection, genetic drift and historical accidents. The study of ecology concerns how organisms function in their dealings with other organisms and with their environment. Ecology is one of the key sciences having to do with the broader field of conservation biology and the maintenance of biodiversity.
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Find jobs such as ecological assessment and research, in non-profit environmental organizations or working in state or federal environmental agencies. Work in zoos or aquaria, or as laboratory technicians in biological or pharmaceutical research. The major serves as an excellent foundation for pursuing graduate study in biology, particularly in the areas of evolution and ecology, or in teaching. Other students plan to enter a professional school in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry or similar occupation.
Students interested in majoring in evolution and ecology should have a good background in biology, chemistry, physics, and math, and skills in written and verbal communication. Students with such a background will find it much easier to complete the college-level courses in the physical and biological sciences required for the evolution and ecology degree.
Careers particularly appropriate for students completing the evolution and ecology program include those dealing with the environment and conservation, such as ecological assessment and research, state or federal environmental agencies, zoos and aquaria, and conservation organizations. The evolution and ecology major also serves as a good foundation for advancement to jobs entailing a high level of responsibility, such as research scientist or manager, either through on-the-job experience or through graduate or professional study.
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