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Feb 09, 2025
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Biological Sciences (Ph.D.) - Natural Resource Management Specialization
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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.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, students graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy degree from NRM should be able to: - Demonstrate knowledge of the basic and applied aspects of natural resources as appropriate to a Ph.D. 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.
- Make original contributions to research in natural resources through publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Demonstrate professional development, especially in regard to the need for continued learning after their degree program.
Available Options for Graduate Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy | 60 Credit Plan | | 90 Credit Plan | Additional Admission Requirements
GRE: Not Required TOEFL: 71 Internet-based TOEFL Essentials: 7.5 IELTS: 6.0 Duolingo: 100 |
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