2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Sep 19, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Biological Sciences (M.S.) - Natural Resource Management Specialization

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus


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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


  • Demonstrate knowledge of the basic and applied aspects of natural resources as appropriate to a M.S. degree holder. 
  • Demonstrate the ability to design and implement a research or management program based in the scientific method. 
  • Demonstrate capability in data processing, analysis, and interpretation to draw conclusions from data 
  • Effectively express themselves orally and in written form. 
  • Demonstrate professional development, especially in regard to the need for continued learning after their degree program.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees


Master of Science Thesis 30 Credit Hours
  Non-Thesis 32 Credit Hours

Core Requirements


  • 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


Thesis


Non-Thesis


Total Required Credits: 30 (Thesis), 32 (Non-Thesis)


Additional Admission Requirements


GRE: Not Required
TOEFL: 71 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
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 .