Ecology and Evolution Ph.D.
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.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
- Students the Ecology and Evolution Ph.D program must complete 60 semester credits of graduate-level coursework. As many as 20 may be dissertation (BIOB 699). The other 40 credits may include coursework, graduate seminars, or independent study (BIOB 592).
- Students must complete a research seminar each year after the first.
- Students must complete a dissertation proposal. This is generally completed by the end of their 2nd year.
- Students must complete comprehensive exams, both written and oral. These are generally completed by fall of their 3rd year.
- Students must complete a dissertation.
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 |
| BIOB 506 | OBE Core Course - Ecology | 4 |
| Electives, Research, and Dissertation | ||
| Complete 51 credits of graduate-level courses, research, or dissertation. | 51 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |