Ecology and Biodiversity Program
Ecology and Biodiversity (EBIO) offers a unique integration of coursework and experiences in environmental stewardship, the diversity of life and the ecological and evolutionary processes that shape the distribution and abundance of species over space and time. Ecologists seek general theories and principles to explain environmental relationships at the level of organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, landscapes and global systems. Biodiversity is a newly emerging discipline of biology that explores the diversity of life across space, time and levels of biological organization (from genes and populations to species and ecological communities). Together, the principles and practices of ecology and biodiversity provide a foundation for problem solving in applied disciplines of conservation biology, restoration biology and natural resource management.
The EBIO curriculum offers course diversity, extensive field experience, international travel courses, in-residence courses at the Mt. Evans Field Station, and small class size (often 8 to 16 in advanced courses). Our location, curriculum, faculty and facilities provide a unique learning environment. DU's location on the southeast rim of the Denver Basin enhances environmental learning opportunities via proximity to:
- Foothills of the Rockies (20 minute drive)
- Alpine environments of Mt. Evans at 14,200 feet (90 minute drive)
- Three Colorado State Parks within the Metro Area
- First urban wildlife refuge of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Regional headquarters of all federal land management agencies
June 12, 2008