The request to create BIOL 6901 and revise M.S. in Biology

Date: May 24, 2016
To: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
From: Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: May 3, 2016
Approved by: Graduate Council
Implementation Date: Spring 2017

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Master of Science in Biology

M.S. Degree: Non-Thesis Track

At least 12 of the 30 hours required for the degree must be in courses at the 6000-level, including two hours of Tutorial BIOL 6800 culminating in a written assignment developed in consultation with the major advisor. A maximum of two hours of non-thesis research BIOL 6901 may be taken as an elective, and students are encouraged to gain research experience. No written thesis or oral thesis defense is required for the non-thesis track.

Courses in Biology (BIOL)

BIOL 6901. Laboratory Research. (1-2) Directed laboratory research in areas of specialization in biology and related fields. Maximum credit toward non-thesis Master’s degree: two hours. Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.