We offer an interdisciplinary major with the same name as our college. There has never been a more immediate and pressing need for agriculture and natural resource professionals than now. The field of agriculture and natural resources needs generalists to educate others, and address real-world problems of feeding the world and protecting the planet. With a working farm right on main campus, students have unparalleled access to a 350-acre classroom, where they gain practical experience by actively testing their knowledge in real-world settings. Students regularly engage with faculty from each of the college’s departments for hands-on experiences, research opportunities and connections to communities.... [-]

This BSc (Hons) course has been designed to provide students with the skillset necessary to apply ecological knowledge to the conservation and restoration of habitats.

As the anthropogenic impact on the natural environment continues to cause concern, there is a need for professionals who possess the skills and knowledge to provide effective habitat management with a view to supporting sustainable development. You will learn how to assess the need for habitat management. The course will provide you will the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement habitat management plans that target predetermined goals for improvement.

The course covers key elements of applied ecology, with an emphasis on environment and habitats necessary to support life. You will be given the opportunity to develop your specialist knowledge of particular issues facing nature conservation in the 21st century. The course takes full advantage of our rural campus and extensive range of habitats, benefitting from out excellent industrial links and partnerships in the countryside sector.... [-]

There is an increasing need for modern conservation management for trained graduate ecologists with academic knowledge grounded in field experience and competent species identification skills.

The BSc (Hons) in Ecology and Conservation Management degree programme employs a scientific approach to natural resource management, conservation and sustainability and has an overall theme of applied ecological science.

The course seeks to encourage independent thought and analysis with students undertaking investigative-style projects. You will develop the ecological expertise to enable you to solve conservation problems in the field, be able to design management plans and to effectively implement them.... [-]

People have an enormous impact on their environment through resource use, habitat degradation, and climate change. Understanding how our actions impact the ecological balance across the planet has never been more important.

We’ll give you a rigorous introduction to the science of ecology. You’ll understand how animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms interact with their environment, as well as the relationship between people and the rest of the biosphere.

This course covers the core conceptual issues of Ecology in its broadest sense, but also provides hands-on opportunities for learning transferable skills and analysing ecological relationships across all types of organisms. We’ll train you in the essential field and laboratory techniques, including on our inspiring 10-day field trip in Cévennes, France, a landscape of exceptional natural beauty and tremendous biodiversity recognised by UNESCO.... [-]

The Environmental and Biological Sciences degree encompasses numerous cutting-edge disciplines. Each offers a multitude of exciting career paths. You can also train to teach biology in secondary or primary schools. You can prepare for graduate, for admission to medical, dental, or veterinary school, or for other professional training.

You will also receive plenty of personal attention from faculty - in the classroom, in research opportunities, and NAU-Yuma student support services. Undergraduate research opportunities will involve you in the process and application of science. And you can take advantage of our location on the Lower Colorado River area, which offers a unique region for field projects or samples and specimens for molecular research. Our graduates have exceptional placement rates in medical schools, government agencies, and graduate programs. Whatever path you take after graduation, you will be ready to succeed.... [-]

Teaching activities and research work at the Department of Biology (DB) are focused on botanics and protection of the environment, biology and animal ecology, and experimental biology. The DB educates experts who can find a job in state institutions dealing with environment and protection of nature, in research and service laboratories focused on biology and ecology, in cultural and educational institutions focused on ecological education and scientific activities. The Systematic Biology and Ecology degree programme is mainly focused on systematics and phylogenesis of plant and animal organisms and their ecology. Graduates gain necessary knowledge in general biological disciplines, e.g. cellular and molecular biology, the anatomy and morphology of plants, general zoology, systematics and phylogenesis of plants and animals, physiology and ecology of plants and animals, genetics and microbiology. The aim of practical activities in laboratories as well as field survey and experience is to extend students' knowledge and to turn theoretical knowledge into practical applications. The research activities of the Department are supported by many indigenous and foreign grants, as well as by cooperation with a number of colleges and scientific establishments. Among the main research interests in botanics there are floristics and phytocenology, mapping and monitoring of vegetation, species protection and saving programmes for critically endangered species. Within a long-term cooperation with KRNAP (the Krkonoše Mountains National Park) researches on the Krkonoše tundra have been carried out. Zoological research activity deals with e.g. ecology of the hymenopterous sands and steppes, etology and nesting behaviour of birds, parasitism behaviour of... [-]

The Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Conservation and Ecology is aimed at those who wish to develop a career in wildlife conservation and provides a unique combination of academic study with hands-on training and experience in conservation, ecology, and wildlife.

The course includes specialist modules and practical experience where students will gain skills and knowledge in such areas as species identification, live trapping techniques, population management, and strategies by which to effectively conserve species and biodiversity.

Work in the field will expand your knowledge on conservation, ecology, and wildlife, and there is an opportunity for dissertation work in the final year to include ecological fieldwork. This allows students to work with lecturing staff on relevant unique research experiences.... [-]