Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Rice

futurefrosh
Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:00:35 +0000

I’m applying to Rice regular decision as one of my top choices. I’m really interested in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology program, but I’ve only seen it from the website, not from a student’s perpective. Apparently Rice just started new tracks in the EEB major, like Conservation Biology (Which is perfect for what I want to do!)?

I heard that at other colleges its looked at as Easy Biology, which I don’t really want. Would I be better off double majoring in Bio, or would that be too difficult? I guess I could just minor in it, but I don’t know a ton about the minor either. Also, I read somewhere that there was a crazy tiny number, like 9 people who graduates with an EEB degree last year. I wasn’t sure if that was true or not, because if its so small I would be worried about class options.

So, if anyone knows anything about it, or has any input on the major in general, I would be really grateful. :)