The wildlife and restoration ecology concentration focuses on the application of ecological principles to the management of wildlife and the restoration of ecosystems. The concentration examines the management of wildlife species and their habitat and emphasizes the reconstruction of degraded ecosystems, to improve ecological structure and function and meet societal needs for sustainable and functional ecosystems. Students interact with faculty in classrooms, use state-of-the-art labs and, when appropriate, attend outdoor settings that may include the Sonoran Desert, surrounding ecosystems and the landscape of the greater Phoenix area. Knowledge and skills learned prepare students for careers as biologists, resource managers, range managers, wildlife managers, environmental consultants, other professional areas or graduate studies. This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Polytechnic campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus. Program Math Intensity:program math intensity substantial Substantial

Graduates can pursue numerous entry-level careers in biology. Specific career fields include secondary education, wildlife and restoration ecology and urban horticulture. Employment opportunities exist in private and public sectors. The general program in applied biological sciences also prepares graduates to succeed in graduate or professional schools in disciplines such as: animal health dentistry ecology environmental biotechnology horticulture medicine physical therapy wildlife biology Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Bioinformatics Scientists Bright OutlookBright Outlook 18.76% $70,790 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $74,110 Clinical Research Coordinators Bright Outlook 15.45% $114,770 Fish and Game Wardens Green OccupationGreen 8.28% $50,070 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $80,330 Life Scientists, All Other 16.33% $64,370 Molecular and Cellular Biologists Bright Outlook 18.76% $70,790 Natural Sciences Managers Green Occupation 15.45% $114,770 Park Naturalists 11.92% $59,530 Range Managers 11.92% $59,530 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 8.85% $54,270 Soil and Water Conservationists Green Occupation 11.92% $59,530 Water Resource Specialists Green Occupation Bright Outlook 15.45% $114,770 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Green Occupation 12.81% $57,420