About the Programme
The purpose of the
Ecology Major is to produce graduates who (1) understand the structure, function and interconnectivity of terrestrial, coastal, and marine ecosystems; and (2) can apply their knowledge to competently address the ecological challenges that currently face the Caribbean.
What Will I Study?
- Understand how organisms interact with the different components of their environment at different levels of biological organization (from individuals to entire ecosystems).
- Discover patterns and processes within complex biological systems such as forests and coral reefs.
- Develop creative, problem-solving and critical thinking skills in both the field and the classroom.
- Appreciate the relevance of biodiversity to the well-being of Caribbean societies.
- Develop competency in the collection, handling and analysis of ecological data as well as on data reporting.
Research
Our Department does research in several areas of Ecology, with ties to animal and plant conservation, systematics, and coral reef management.
Career Opportunities
- Environmental consultant;
- Wildlife manager;
- Protected Area manager;
- Eco-diplomat;
- Eco-tourism operator;
- Science teacher
- Biosafety officer;
- Conservation scientist;
- Marine biologist;
- Continue on to the postgraduate programme