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