Biological Sciences (Ph.D.) - Natural Resource Management Specialization

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

Students in a lab using a microscope.

Program Coordinator/Contact

Michele Dudash, Department Head and Professor
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.

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. Field research may require extended time periods away from campus.

Student Learning Outcomes

Knowledge of program: Exhibit knowledge concerning biological and/or microbiological systems/sciences at a level appropriate to a Ph.D. holder.
Communication skills: Express their scientific views effectively in both oral and 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.
Publish research: Be able to conduct and publish scholarly research.
Professional development: Demonstrate professional development and competence so that they may enter the work force in academia or industry.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy	60 Credit Plan
	90 Credit Plan

Core Requirements

60 Credit Plan

GSR 601 - Research Regulations Compliance Credits: 1
NRM 790 - Seminar (COM) Credits: 1 (2 credits required)
BIOS 898D - Dissertation (COM) Credits: 1-7 (30-40 credits required)
STAT courses numbered 500 level or higher Credits: 3
Additional graduate courses approved by advisor and committee and noted on the student’s Plan of Study Credits: 14-24

90 Credit Plan

GSR 601 - Research Regulations Compliance Credits: 1
NRM 790 - Seminar (COM) Credits: 1 (2 credits required)
BIOS 898D - Dissertation (COM) Credits: 1-7 (40-50 credits required)
STAT courses numbered 500 level or higher Credits: 3
Additional graduate courses approved by advisor and committee and noted on the student’s Plan of Study Credits: 34-44

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Not Required
TOEFL: 71 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
IELTS: 6.0
Duolingo: 100

General Requirements

Graduate students must consult with their advisor before registering for graduate coursework.

For additional information refer to the Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements .