Master of Science in Zoology

ADVISORY COMMITTEE & PLAN OF WORK
The Advisory Committee for a Master of Science in Zoology degree consists of a major advisor and at least two other Graduate faculty members, one of whom must be from a different curriculum. The membership of the committee can be altered if the student's research direction changes. This advisory committee must be appointed by the completion of the student's second semester.

The Advisory Committee and the student develop a specific Plan of Work, which must be submitted by the end of the second semester.

A Plan of Work for a Master of Zoology degree must consist of a minimum of 30 hours to include the following:

• 20 of the 30 hours must be regular 500-800 level courses
• 6 hours of research credit (ZO695) are to be included in the 30 hour limit
• Up to 6 hours of temporary courses (ZO624, 824) can be included in the 30 hour total
• No more than one 400 level course may be included and that may not be a ZO course
• A minor is optional: if one is included, at least 9 credit hours of the Plan of Work are to be taken to meet a specific or interdisciplinary minor.  The interdisciplinary minor includes at least three courses from outside the student's major department or program and courses from two or more areas.  One committee member must represent the minor area.

Master of Science in Zoology students are required to present a seminar summarizing their research in conjunction with the final exam.  The seminar will be open to all faculty, graduate students, and guests.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

While teaching experience for graduate students at the Master of Science level is considered valuable and is encouraged, any requirement for teaching experience is at the discretion of the advisory committee.

Each student is expected to carry the research results to publication, both in scientific literature and in popular outlets.