[ECOLOG-L] promoting Ecology course

[Kay Shenoy]

Does anybody have ideas on how to promote Ecology among Biology 
undergraduates? We are finding that Biology majors are increasingly 
focused on health-care fields; many students consider Ecology 
“unimportant” for their future careers, and it is not addressed in the 
MCAT exams, so they give it a low priority. How does one increase 
enrollment in Ecology courses, and particularly in schools that do not 
have dedicated Ecology departments? Any thoughts would be welcome!