In addition to the programs available within the department, we participate in the interdepartmental graduate programs in molecular, cell biology and biotechnology, genetics, and plant physiology. Programs of study are developed by mutual agreement between students and their advisory committees to meet the unique academic requirements of each student. All biology graduate students must teach a minimum of one semester as a requirement for graduation. Quantitative approaches emphasized. Ecology course required.
Students give formal presentations of research results or current literature.
May be taken on pass-fail basis. Students enrolled in the MCBB Ph.D. option will be required to give one formal presentation on an A-F basis. Graduate status in participating MCBB departments required. Graduate standing required. Recent systems of classification and their bases and biases.