B.S. Environmental Science (Aquatic Biology Concentration)

Aquatic Biology programming targets polytechnic and applied aspects of sustainable management and conservation of aquatic populations, communities and ecosystems.
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Make Waves in Aquatic Biology

Discover your passion for conserving and managing our water resources with a career in aquatic biology! Dive deep into the biological, physical, and chemical wonders of aquatic environments. Join us and make waves in the field of aquatic biology!

Concentration Highlights

  • Engaging Courses: Delve into fascinating subjects like aquatic organisms, watershed management, hydrology, environmental chemistry, and more.
  • Hands-On, Applied Learning: Spend your college years immersed in lab and fieldwork, gaining practical experience that prepares you for real-world challenges.

Do More on Day One With Practical Experiences

Go beyond books and lectures as you prepare to make a lasting impact on society.

  • Research on harmful algal blooms in Lake Menomin and Tainter Lake
  • Study stream restorations in western Wisconsin
  • Work in UW-Stout's DNR-certified water quality lab
  • Use GIS to model watershed pollution
  • Get outside with the UW-Stout fly fishing club

"My aquatic biology internship challenged me to figure out things for myself and improvise when equipment malfunctioned. Understanding how internal loading and external loading works in a water body really put me ahead of others in my field and I feel like that experience will help push me forward in my career after college."

~Travis Knudsen

Graduate Ready to Impact Society

Students who graduate with a B.S. Environmental Science Aquatic Biology Concentration are prepared for careers in:

  • Fisheries Management
  • Wetland Management & Restoration
  • Water Quality Testing in Field or Lab Settings
  • Watershed Management
  • Aquatic Research in Graduate/Professional Programs