Develop and disseminate knowledge about aquatic animals and their habitats, including aquaculture; interactions between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; and fates and effects of pollutants; and appropriate management practices for the protection and use of aquatic ecosystems.
Increase and disseminate knowledge about wildlife species, populations, and communities and how they relate to ecosystem structure and functioning and respond to environmental changes.
The Department of Ecology and Organismal Biology (EOB) offers several degree programs including the Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS thesis and non-thesis), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
The departmental programs focus on the prevention of illness, injury, and accidents in association with the promotion of public, environmental, and occupational health and safety. Graduates from the programs will be well prepared for environmental, health, and safety careers in academic, industrial, and governmental settings.
