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UNDERGRADUATE

STUDENTS

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is part of the Division of Biology and offers a concentration in EEB, as well as a minor in EEB. Our program has been ranked in the top 10 EEB departments in the U.S. and we offer a range of field, lab and quantitative courses to prepare students for a variety of career options that focus on aspects of organismal biology, from genes to the biosphere. 

Course Descriptions

We have an outstanding teacher to student ratio in the classroom (~15:1), and over 50% of students work in labs and gain practical professional experience to begin developing their professional network. We have a strong professional development program that includes an arc of classes designed to provide a solid professional foundation and build core competencies for a career in STEM (EEB 205, EEB 311, EEB 490 and EEB 400, 492, or 493 for research and internship experiences). We also offer faculty and near-peer mentoring programs which pairs undergraduates in our program with faculty and graduate students matched by their interests. 

Together, these opportunities allow our undergraduates to have hands-on learning experiences taught by experts in their fields, professional experiences, including the opportunity to present research locally, regionally and nationally, publish research projects, build networks, and position themselves for any professional program or career goal.

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EEB Concentration in Biology

Please complete the form on this page if you are interested in the EEB concentration within the Biology major. The form goes to Biology Advising office who will be in touch with more information about advising. Welcome to EEB!

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EEB Minor

Undergraduate students can minor in EEB and starting in Fall 2024, students will be able to earn an Animal Behavior Certificate through EEB. It consists of nine hours from selected courses. Learn more about both our EEB Minor and our Animal Behavior Certificate below.

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EEB Honors

Undergraduates can earn a major in Biological Sciences with a concentration in EEB or honors EEB. Students can also minor in EEB. EEB also awards master’s degrees and PhDs.

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Naturalists Club

A naturalist’s primary function is to make observations about everything in nature – from the smallest fungus to the tallest tree! 

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Fellowships

There are two scholarships available for undergraduate students: The Dr. Clifford Amundsen Ecology Scholarship and the Daniel & Donna Popek Scholarship for Undergraduates.

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Be Successful in EEB

Thank you for choosing EEB as your biology concentration!  EEB wants to help you navigate your course work, gain individual research experience and help you reach your career goals. We provide many resources to help you succeed in EEB.

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Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

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Email: eeb@utk.edu

Phone: 865-974-3065

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Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
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