Master of Science in Biology
Includes both graduate work and extensive research experience culminating in a research thesis. It is designed to prepare students for further study at the doctoral level, but graduates may also find employment in research-oriented activities of government agencies or private business firms. At least 60% of course credits must be at the 600-level.
30 credits
Required courses, 5 credits
| BIO 629 | Seminar in Biology | 1 TO 10 |
| BIO 630 | Scientific Communications | 3 |
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| BIOT 696 | Research Design and Presentation | 3 |
Students will take BIO 629 for 2 credits.
Two directed electives for 6-8 credits
| BIO 552 | Advanced Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 616 | Population-Community Ecology | 4 |
| BIO 636 | Immunology | 4 |
| BIO 648 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| BIO 654 | Development and Evolution of Genomes: Genomics and Proteomics | 3 |
| BIO 655 | Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIO 656 | Ecosystem Ecology | 3 |
| BIO 657 | Multivariate Analysis of Environmental Data | 3 |
0-13 credits from ANAT, BIO, BIOT, BOT, PHYS, or ZOOL courses
Research requirement, 6 credits
0-13 credits from minors and electives
Minors are optional, but if taken must include at least 8 credits of courses approved by a designated advisor from the minor area and the biology department.
Accelerated Master's Program (AMP)
Undergraduate students accepted to the Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) most commonly take BIOT 590, BIOT 695, BIOT 591, BIOT 594, and/or a Directed Elective. The AMP is intended for students with an interest in biotechnology.