Biology, MS, Non-Thesis Option

Location(s): Alpine

This option is only available to students who have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours and have petitioned and been approved by the grad committee, department chair, and dean.

MS Biology Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

The student will be able to understand and implement scientific methodology.
The student will be able to utilize field techniques toward addressing scientific questions.
The student will be able to utilize statistics toward the analysis of data within the discipline.
The student will be able to effectively disseminate scientific findings using both written and oral communication.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses: 36 Credits

BIOL 5324 - Tech of Scientific Research Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5412 - Biostat Analysis I Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5413 - Biost. Analysis Applc. R&SPSS Credit Hours: 4 *
BIOL 5000 Credit Hours: 26

Notes:

* RECOMMENDED
BIOL 5000–ANY BIOLOGY CLASS AT 5000 LEVEL
Written mini-Thesis and oral comprehensive exam required
Note: The Non-Thesis option is only available to students who have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours and have petitioned and been approved by the graduate committee, departmental chair, and dean.

Total Hours: 36

Required Core Courses: 36