Biological Sciences M.S.

(Select from two emphases)

Degree Requirements - 30 Credits

See:"Biological Sciences (M.S.) Requirements"

Biology Core (3 hours)

BIO 691 Seminar in Biological Sciences (1)

BIO 694 Foundations of Biological Research (2)

Basic Elective Credits (7-10 hours)

BIO 525 Molecular Genetics (3)

BIO 530 Plant Taxonomy (4)

BIO 533 General Parasitology (4)

BIO 534 Mammalogy (4)

BIO 535 Survey of Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles (4)

BIO 537 Morphogenesis of Algae and Fungi (4)

BIO 540 Anatomy and Morphogenesis of Plants (4)

BIO 550 Cell Physiology (4)

BIO 554 General Plant Physiology (4)

Note: All of the above courses are double numbered.

Advanced Study Electives (8 hours)

BIO 512 TA Development Seminar (1)

BIO 545 Cytology (3)

BIO 547 Immunology and Disease (4)

BIO 552 Mammalian Physiology I (3)

BIO 553 Mammalian Physiology II (3)

BIO 555 Reproductive and Developmental Biology (3)

BIO 557 Mammalian Physiology I Laboratory (1)

BIO 558 Mammalian Physiology II Laboratory (1)

BIO 560 Behavioral Ecology (4)

BIO 561 Plant Ecology (4)

BIO 569 Conceptual Issues in Evolution (2)

BIO 571 Teaching Strategies for Biology Teachers (1)

BIO 521 Advanced Genetics (3)

BIO 536 Advanced Invertebrate Zoology (4)

BIO 544 Comparative Vertebrate Adaptations (4)

BIO 559 Plant Reproductive Growth and Development (3)

BIO 682 Problems in Teaching College Biology (3)

*Enrichment and Non-Scheduled Electives (3 hours)

BIO 501 Current Issues in Biology (1-6)

**BIO 508 Workshop (1-6)

**BIO 513 Professional Renewal (1-3)

BIO 556 Current Topics in Biomedical Research (2).

BIO 585 Topics in Field Biology (1-10)

BIO 592 Internship in Biological Sciences (1-3)

BIO 595 Special Topics in Biology (3)

** BIO 622 Directed Studies (1-6)

**SCED 508 Workshop (1-6)

**SCED 513 Professional Renewal (1-3)

Required Electives (6-9 hours)

Select with approval of advisor (6-9)

Note: *Hours can be selected with the approval of the student's advisor from the above list of enrichment and non-scheduled classes or other appropriate classes in the sciences or College of Education.

**See:"Variable Topic Courses"

Non-Thesis Emphasis

The non-thesis emphasis is designed to be as flexible as possible. It is intended for those who wish to expand their background in biological sciences content or biological sciences pedagogy, including secondary biology and science teachers.

To receive the required BIO 697 credit for the non-thesis masters degree, students must submit, and have approved by their advisor, a proposal to carry out a capstone experience based on a topic relevant to their professional interest. Students also must pass a written evaluation pertaining to the specific topic upon completion of the project, which will be administered by the advisor.

Program Requirements - 30 hours

Biology Core (3 hours)

Basic Electives (10 hours minimum)

Advanced Study Electives (8 hours minimum)

*Enrichment and Non-Scheduled Electives (3 hour minimum to 9 hours maximum)

Required Emphasis Credits (1 hours)

BIO 697 Graduate Research (1) (to be taken before last semester)

Thesis Emphasis

For students wanting to broaden their background in the biological sciences and to develop their research skills in preparation for a doctoral program or a research career. Students will gain the background in biological science and in research to allow them to enter professional fields of biology requiring advanced training or to enter advanced studies.

Program Requirements - 30 hours

Biology Core (3 hours)

Basic Electives (7 hours minimum)

Advanced Study Electives (8 hours minimum)

*Enrichment and Non-Scheduled Electives (6 hour minimum)

Required Electives (6 hours)

BIO 699 Thesis (1-6) (Research Elective, 6 hours)