Biology PhD, Integrative Biology Emphasis
Program Overview
The Biology PhD program at this institution emphasizes empirical and theoretical research, integrating basic biology with specialized emphasis areas. Students complete required coursework in core areas, conduct extensive research, and select electives in their chosen emphasis: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior; Cellular and Molecular Biology; or Integrative Biology. The program prepares graduates for advanced positions in research, teaching, government, and industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Biology PhD program emphasizes empirical and theoretical approaches to biological research, requiring students to integrate basic biology skills with focal studies in an emphasis area. The program aims to provide research experience and training suitable for advanced positions in academic research and teaching, government agencies, and industry.
Outline:
Coursework:
- Required Courses (20 credits total):
- BIOL 6889: Graduate Seminar (6 credits)
- BIOL 5178 & BIOL 5179: Introduction to Graduate Research in Biology and Ethical Issues in Biology (2 credits)
- BIOL 5436: Advanced Applied Bioinformatics (3 credits)
- BIOL 4122: Biostatistics (3 credits)
- BIOL 5012: Advanced Genetics (3 credits)
- BIOL 5302: Advanced Evolution (3 credits)
- Graduate Research (30 credits): BIOL 6905
- Elective Courses (6 credits):
- Students select six credit hours of electives in their emphasis area in consultation with their advisor.
Emphasis Areas:
- Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB)
- Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB)
