Ecology and Evolution

The major in Ecology and Evolution provides the foundation for a career in biological research, ecological consultancy or nature conservation. As well as acquiring an in-depth understanding of modern ecological principles, students will increase their knowledge of plant and animal biodiversity, develop skills in carrying out ecological research, and learn how to manage natural resources sustainably. The programme includes lectures, seminars, field and laboratory courses, excursions and research projects on the following topics:

• Principles of ecology and evolution: functional ecology, population biology, evolutionary genetics, ecosystem ecology;
• Species, communities and ecosystems: species identification, field survey methods, interdisciplinary understanding of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems;
• Applied ecology: species conservation, ecosystem management and restoration, ecological assessment and monitoring.

Students will enjoy studying Ecology and Evolution if they are interested in the biology of plants and animals, curious to understand ecological processes, challenged by a broad range of topics and approaches, enthusiastic about working in the field, and motivated to tackle ecological questions by relating theoretical concepts to your observations and experimental results.