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Dec 23, 2024
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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biological Sciences (M.S.) - Natural Resource Management Specialization
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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
- Knowledge of program: Exhibit knowledge concerning biological and/or microbiological systems/sciences at a level appropriate to a M.S. degree holder.
- Communication skills: Be able to effectively express themselves orally and in written form.
- Understand scientific method: Understand the scientific methods and techniques for solving research problems and analyze scientific data using the appropriate statistics.
- Use statistics to analyze data: Be able to use statistics to analyze scientific data.
- Specialization: Specialize in some area of biology, biotechnology and/or microbiology, but still be broadly based in knowledge in cellular and molecular biology.
- Publish research: Be able to conduct and publish scholarly research. (Option A)
- Professional Development: Demonstrate professional development and competence so that they may enter the work force in academia or industry.
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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Available Options for Graduate Degrees
Master of Science |
Option A - Thesis |
30 Credit Hours |
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Option B - Research/Design Paper |
32 Credit Hours |
Core Requirements
- NRM 790 - Seminar (COM) Credits: 1 (2 credits required)
- STAT courses numbered 500 level or higher Credits: 3
- Additional course credits from BOT, EES, NRM, RANG, or WL numbered 500-level or higher Credits: 6
Select one of the following options
Option B - Research/Design Paper
Total Required Credits: 30 (Option A), 32 (Option B)
Additional Admission Requirements
GRE: Not Required
TOEFL: Department Requirement of 525 paper-based, 71 Internet-based
IELTS: 6.0
Duolingo: 100
General Requirements
Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate coursework.
For additional information refer to the Master’s Degree Requirements .
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