Program Coordinator/Contact
Michele Dudash, Department Head
Department of Natural Resource Management
Edgar S. McFadden Biostress Laboratory 138, Box 2140B
605-688-6121
Program Information
The Natural Resource Management specialization will provide training in ecology, evolution, environmental sciences, and range areas of expertise with a focus on basic and applied research.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Science in Biological Sciences will:
- Have a deep understanding and knowledge of biological principles related to the chosen discipline
- Apply principles into practice in the field or industry setting
- Have an appreciation and working knowledge of scientific research methods in the discipline
- Demonstrate ability to interpret research findings and understand the implications
- Write a coherent thesis or research paper and demonstrate the ability to write a scientific journal paper
- Demonstrate competence in the major course topics covered by the student’s graduate plan of study
- Demonstrate the ability to use ethics in decision making and planning
- Demonstrate information literacy for science-based decision making and lifetime learning
Course Delivery Format
Biological Sciences courses are delivered face-to-face and enhanced with web-based instruction. Online delivery may be offered for specific courses.
Facilities and Services
The department is housed within the McFadden Biostress Laboratory at SDSU.
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