Ecology and Evolution M.S.
General Graduate Program Requirements
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The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing.
The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any requirement is C. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
MASTER OF SCIENCE - ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
- Students the Ecology and Evolution Master of Science program must complete a committee-approved program of 30 credits of graduate-level coursework. As many as 10 credits may be thesis (BIOB 599), and at least 10 credits of the non-thesis coursework must be at the 500-level or above.
- Students must complete a research seminar in the 2nd year of the program.
- Students must successfully propose and then defend a research thesis.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BIOB 594 | Seminar in Biology (taken in the 2nd year) | 1 |
| BIOB 505 | OBE Core Course - Genetics and Evolution | 4 |
| or BIOB 506 | OBE Core Course - Ecology | |
| Electives, Research, and Thesis | ||
| Complete 25 credits of graduate-level courses, research, or thesis. | 25 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |