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Graduate
Catalog
COLLEGE
OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT
OF BIOLOGY
Don
Killebrew, Chair
The Department
of Biology offers the Master of Science in Biology, the Master of Science
in Mathematics, and participates in the Master of Arts and Master of Science
programs in Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Arts in Teaching.
MASTER
OF ARTS AND MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
The Master of Arts and the Master of Science degrees in interdisciplinary
studies emphasize study in a wider range of fields than is normally possible
in a program with a traditional major. The student s background and goals
are considered in the design of the individual degree plan.
A student may choose mathematics as one of the three required disciplines
for the Master of Arts. Biology, chemistry, computer science or mathematics
may be chosen as one of the three required disciplines for the Master
of Science. See the Interdisciplinary Studies degree program section of
this catalog for the degree requirements for the interdisciplinary studies
degree.
MASTER
OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
The Department of Biology offers graduate studies leading to the degree
of master of science in biology and master of science in interdisciplinary
studies with an emphasis in biology. These programs are designed to provide
graduate education for students who intend to pursue vocations in industry,
government, teaching, and further graduate education leading to the doctorate.
The master of science program provides course work with an emphasis in
the following areas: 1) genetics, 2) physiological ecology, 3) ecology,
4) behavior, 5) biosystematics, and 6) herpetology, 7) entomology, 8)
biogeography, 9) ornithology, and 10) formal research with thesis. This
program is designed for students preparing for careers requiring analytical,
research, and problem solving skills.
The master of science program in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis
in biology is a non-thesis program. For the interdisciplinary studies
degree program, consult that section in this catalog.
Admission
Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for admission to graduate study,
the requirements for admission to the master of science program in biology
are as follows:
| A.
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A
satisfactory score on the General Test (verbal, quantitative, and
analytical) of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Students who
do not have satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination
may be admitted under the condition that they obtain a grade of "B"
or higher on a prescribed set of undergraduate and/or graduate courses
that are approved by the department. |
| B. |
A satisfactory
score on the Biology Subject Test of the GRE |
| C. |
A satisfactory
grade point average on all prior advanced (junior, senior, and graduate)
work taken |
| D. |
The
equivalent of bachelors degree in science with a major in biology
from The University of Texas at Tyler |
| E.
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A proficiency
in the use of the English language |
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If
a student's verbal score on the General Test of the GRE is below an
acceptable minimum, the student must pass an English proficiency test. |
| F.
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Approval
by departmental chair |
| G. |
Consideration
is also given to one or more of the following: the applicant's demonstrated
commitment to his or her chosen field of study, socioeconomic background,
first generation college graduate, multilingual proficiency, geographic
region of residence, and level of responsibility in other matters
including extracurricular activities, employment, community service,
and family responsibilities. |
Transfer
of Credit
A student may transfer a maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate credit
in which a grade of B or better has been earned from approved institutions.
Transfer credit is subject to the approval of the student s graduate advisory
committee and departmental chair.
Degree Requirements
Each candidate for the degree must complete:
| A. |
a minimum
of 30 semester hours of graduate credit including six hours thesis
(BIOL 5395, BIOL 5396) |
| B.
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a core
curriculum of BIOL 5192, BIOL 5193, BIOL 5362, BIOL 5384 and BIOL
5185, BIOL 5390 and BIOL 5191. |
Graduation
Requirements
Candidates for the masters degree in biology must also meet the following
requirements:
| A. |
a
minimum grade point average of 3.0 on all course work. Only grades
of B or better can be applied towards the degree. |
| B. |
satisfactory
performance on a final comprehensive oral and/or written examination
covering the core courses, thesis, and other academic or laboratory
components of the student s program selected by the student in conjunction
with the graduate advisory committee. |
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