Ecology Minor

Positively Impact Ecosystems By Studying Organisms & Their Environmental Relationships

Catawba College’s new minor in Ecology is designed for students interested in applying ecological concepts and theories to address real-world concerns. Study the complex challenges associated with a wide variety of important issues like environmental conservation and restoration, water quality, biodiversity, and climate change.

Through foundational biology courses, you and your Ecology minor classmates will demonstrate your skills and knowledge in the scientific method by conducting experiments, analyzing data, and interpreting your results. You will then build upon these skills, applying the scientific method to ecological systems and expanding your knowledge and ecological areas of specific interest through electives. Courses in the minor include Behavioral Ecology, Field Botany, Vertebrate Ecology, and Ornithology.

In addition to completing challenging courses, you’ll be required to conduct an in-depth research experience to receive the minor in Ecology. You’ll also be encouraged to acquire professional skills and resume-building experience during an environmental internship with organizations such as the Land Trust for Central North Carolina, the Natural Resources Conservation, Horizons Unlimited Education Center, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, and many others.