Updated 2019-2020 Graduate Catalog

Biology, M.S. master

Required Credits: 30
Required GPA: 3.0

I. REQUIRED CORE

• BIOL 6350 Computer Applications in Statistics (3 credits)

• BIOL 6890 Grants and Contracts (2 credits)

• BIOL 6894 Advanced Graduate Project (3 credits)

Must be taken four times over four semesters for 4
credits:

• BIOL 6880 Seminar (1 credit)

II. REQUIRED ELECTIVES

Select, with consent of advisor, a minimum of 12
semester credits of graduate level course work in
Biology or related field.

III. REQUIRED RESEARCH

Complete the following course for 6 credits.

• BIOL 6990 Thesis (1-4 credits)

Competency Requirement

Statistics: A working knowledge of applied statistics.
This requirement may be satisfied by successfully
completing BIOL 6350 Computer Applications in Statistics (3 credits)

WRITTEN EXAMINATION All major programs require satisfactory completion of a final written examination which needs to be successfully completed prior to scheduling the oral examination. Please consult with your academic advisor for requirements specific to your area of study.