Wildlife Biology and Ecology

1. Wildlife Biology
The following science and math courses are likely to be required (contact prospective institutions early for specific requirements):

• Biology 1151, 1152
• Chemistry 1551 (Math 1431 (or equivalent) is a pre-requisite to Chemistry 1551) and 1552 (inorganic); Chemistry 2551 and 2552 (organic).
• Math to include Math 1431
• Physics 1100
  
  

Also consider taking Biology 2150, Ecology; Zoology 2260, Invertebrate Zoology; Zoology 2250, Comparative Zoology; and/or Biology 1800, Animal Research in the Field: An Introduction.

2. Ecology
The following science and math courses are likely to be required (contact prospective institutions early for specific requirements):

• Biology 1151, 1152
• Chemistry 1551 (Math 1431 (or equivalent) is a pre-requisite to Chemistry 1551) and 1552 (inorganic); Chemistry 2551 and 2552 (organic).
• Integral and differential calculus: Math 2231 and 2232. The sequence to Math 2231 and 2232 is Math 1431 > Math 1432 > Math 2231 > Math 2232.
  
  

Also consider taking Biology 2150, Ecology; Zoology 2260, Invertebrate Zoology; Botany 1320, 2350, 2360.

3. Select baccalaureate-granting institutions for their prerequisites.
In Illinois, Southern Illinois University has a good wildlife biology program. Ecology in a range of fields can be pursued in graduate programs at Northern Illinois, University of Illinois-Urbana and Southern Illinois. You will likely need to major in biology, zoology or botany as an undergraduate interested in ecology.

 

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