Core Program

8 hrs

BIO 7427 Principles of Population Biology
The objective of this course is to provide a foundation in the theory and mathematics of basic population biology. The course is divided into modular components which include: 1) defining evolutionary significant units, 2) genetics of populations, 3) molecular tools for population and conservation biology, 4) detecting and estimating natural selection, and 5) reconstructing evolutionary history.

4 hrs

BIO 7428 Principles of Population Biology II
This is the second semester of the two-semester core course required for all majors. The objective of this course is to provide a foundation in the theory and mathematics of basic population biology. The course is divided into modular components which include: 6) ecology of populations, 7) ecology of communities, 8) evolution of behavior, 9) invasive species biology, 10) the geography of species and populations, 11) biological diversity and conservation biology.

4 hrs

Statistics

8 hrs

BIO 7405 Statistical Methods for Biologists I       
Introduction to inferential statistics, including exploratory and confirmatory data analysis, estimation and hypothesis testing, analysis of variance and regression, and non-parametric techniques, as applied to aquatic resource issues.  Computer applications emphasized.

4 hrs

BIO 7406 Statistical Methods for Biologists II         
Introduction to the principles of experimental design, including randomization, replication, sample-size determination, completely randomized and randomized block design, factorial design, repeated measure design, and analysis of variance and covariance, as applied to aquatic resource issues.  Computer applications emphasized.

4 hrs

Seminar

2 hrs

BIO 7120 Population Biology Seminar (1hr 2 times)
This course is intended to facilitate student and faculty exploration of contemporary issues in Population and Conservation Biology through reading and discussion of primary and secondary literature. The goal of this course is to explore current subject areas and encourage in-depth exploration and development of specific expertises in subjects of contemporary importance.

2 hrs

Electives

6 - 8 hrs

Students, with the advice of their committees, choose 6 - 8 hrs from the list of elective courses below to emphasize specific areas of training.

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Thesis

6 hrs

BIO 5399A Thesis
BIO 5399B Thesis                                       

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Total required hours

30-32 hrs

List of Electives

BIO 5295 Fundamentals of Research 
BIO 5301 Evolution
BIO 5335 Fisheries Management
BIO 5362 Environmental Impact Analysis
BIO 5367 Behavioral Ecology
BIO 5410 Field Biology of Plants
BIO 5423 Wildlife Management
BIO 5424 Topics in Wildlife Management
BIO 5435 Techniques in Wildlife Management
BIO 5446 Microbial Ecology
BIO 5450 Physiological Ecology of Animals
BIO 5454 Plant Ecology
BIO 5472 Animal Behavior
BIO 7308 History of Vegetation and Climate
BIO 7325 Wildlife Recreation
BIO 7346 Conservation Biology
BIO 7353 Biogeography
BIO 7361 Biology of Water Pollution
BIO 7368 Introduction to Ecological Modelling
BIO 7402 Molecular Field Techniques
BIO 7410 Aquatic Microbial Ecology
BIO 7419 Stream Ecology
BIO 7421 Landscape Ecology and Aquatic Resources
BIO 7422 Wetlands Ecology
BIO 7433 Population Genetics
BIO 7466 Phylogenetic Methods
BIO 7471 Reservoir Ecology
GEO 5415 Geographic Applications of Remote Sensing
GEO 5417 Computer Cartography
GEO 5418 Geographic Information Systems I
GEO 5419 Geographic Information Systems II
HR 5333 Regression Analysis and Biostatistics
HR 5339 Advanced Multivariate Health Data Analysis
                                     

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