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
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.
Total Credit Hours: 30
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.