B.A./B.S. in Biology - Ecology, Aquatic Biology, and Fishery Sciences Concentration

Interested in Ecology, Aquatic Biology, Fishery Sciences? Select the Biology major when you apply.

Faculty expertise and the Lake Superior region contribute to the development of both classroom and non-classroom learning experiences in the area of Ecology, Aquatic Biology and Fishery Science.

Students interested in careers in aquatic ecology, marine biology, terrestrial ecology, field biology, resource management or natural resource education will be advised to take courses within the Biology Major, which prepare them for work or graduate studies in these fields.

Additional courses in mathematics, statistics, computer science, geographic information systems and physics are recommended.

Biology

Biologists wrestle with some of the major questions of our day, from the nature of life itself to the ways environmental change affects all living things. Our biology program gives you the tools to find answers.

Earning a biology degree at UW-Superior means you'll do more than stare at textbooks and take tests. You'll get dirty and wet. Wade in streams. Gather samples. Study organisms up close in modern science labs.

You'll get immersed in life itself. Whether your future includes a career in health care, natural resources or graduate school, our biology program is an ideal fit.

The biology major also allows you to choose one of the following four focus areas:

• Cell/Molecular Biology
• Ecology, Aquatic Biology, and Fisheries Science
• Plant Sciences
• Pre-Medicine and Health Professions (with 10 unique pre-health preparatory areas)

*Students may also major or minor in biology education for secondary teacher certification through the teacher education program.

Did You Know?

• You work closely with faculty to plan your academic program, pursue field and lab work, and conduct undergraduate research.
• Students wishing to be biology teachers also benefit from UW-Superior highly-regarded teacher education program.
• You will benefit from the environmental resources of the Lake Superior region and the program's close working relationships with regional research laboratories.
• As a biology major, you will be eligible for a Swenson Scholarship, which covers full tuition and books for up to four years.
• Alumni report that they arrive at their first job or graduate school better prepared than their peers from other institutions.

About UW-Superior

More than just classrooms, labs, and big buildings, the University of Wisconsin-Superior has stood as a landmark in the City of Superior since 1893, impacting countless lives and careers along the way.

UW-Superior fosters intellectual growth and career preparation that emphasizes individual attention and embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices. See the many ways we’re keeping that promise to our students, the community, and ourselves.

Mission

Throughout its history, the University of Wisconsin-Superior has committed to improving the lives and livelihoods of people in northwestern Wisconsin and beyond by seeking knowledge and spreading it to all who may benefit.

Such commitment is reflected in its mission statement:

"The University of Wisconsin-Superior fosters intellectual growth and career preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual attention, embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices, and engages the community and region." (Approved by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Feb. 6, 2015)

To accomplish these ends, the University will:

Provide students with a carefully articulated and comprehensive foundation in liberal studies as a base for all degree programs. Award associate and baccalaureate degrees in selected fields in education, arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, business, and pre-professional programs. Offer graduate programs in areas associated with its undergraduate emphases and strengths. Extend its undergraduate and graduate resources beyond the boundaries of the campus through alternative delivery of programs. Expect scholarly activity, including research, scholarship, and creative endeavor, that supports its programs at the associate and baccalaureate degree levels, its selected graduate programs, and its special mission. Maintain an inclusive campus community that challenges students to develop their intellectual, personal, cultural, and social competencies. Engage in appropriate inter-institutional relationships and community partnerships to enhance educational and service opportunities. Foster, with the University of Wisconsin-Extension, the development of cooperative and general outreach programming and the integration of the Extension function with that of this institution.

Vision Statement

The University of Wisconsin-Superior will be known as an institution that transforms learners, engages the community, and enhances the vitality of its region.

Values Statement

At the University of Wisconsin-Superior, we are committed to academic excellence, with an emphasis on student-focused learning, intellectual and personal development, continuous improvement, inclusivity, community partnerships, and global awareness.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to inclusive excellence; creating a space for all students regardless of background, economic status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, identity or spirituality to thrive and reach their fullest academic and personal potential. We provide individualized support for you throughout your educational journey.