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Biological Sciences - Botany - M.S. Program Requirements PDFDownload to print

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (32 credits)
Course Title Credits
BSCI  50370 Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics 2
BSCI 50371 Evolutionary Biology 2
BSCI 50372 Communities and Ecosystems 2
BSCI 60184 Responsible Conduct in Research and Teaching - Biological Sciences (2)
(Required for Teaching Assistants)		 0-2
BSCI 60199 Thesis I (2-6) 6
Additional Program Requirements 18-20
TOTAL 32


Prospectus: An M.S. student begins research by successfully preparing, presenting and defending a formal prospectus for their research project to their committee.

Thesis and Final Defense: The student must complete a master's thesis. It is expected that the student will present the results of their study in a defense open to students and faculty. The thesis must be presented and defended before the Guidance Committee with not more than one negative vote in order to be recommended to the Department and College of Arts and Sciences for degree conferral.