Checklist of Departmental Requirements—Ph.D. Program:
Students meeting these requirements are considered to be making acceptable progress.
FIRST SEMESTER:
- Choose Guidance Committee
- Complete Qualifying Exam
- Complete Provisional Study Program
- Complete two internships and internship course for fall term (3 units total of ECOL 610 a, b & c)
- Strongly recommended—taking ECOL600B (Fundamentals of Ecology)
SECOND SEMESTER:
- Complete internship and research planning and internship course for spring term (2 units total of ECOL 610a & c)
- Strongly recommended—taking ECOL600A (Fundamentals of Evolution)
THIRD SEMESTER:
- Finalize Doctoral Committee
- Complete Doctoral Plan of Study
ANNUALLY, BEGINNING IN SECOND YEAR:
- Present a seminar in a general forum, usually in the departmental Tuesday seminar*
- Meet with Dissertation Committee to review research progress get advice on research directions*
BY END OF FIFTH SEMESTER:
- Complete written and oral portion of Comprehensive Exam
- Complete Grad College requirements for candidacy
FOR DEGREE:
- Complete language requirement
- 4 semesters of Tuesday seminar course, ECOL 596B (1 unit each)
- At least two semesters as a half time Graduate Teaching Assistant
BY END OF TENTH SEMESTER:
- Complete and defend dissertation
Checklist of Departmental Requirements—M.S. Program:
Students meeting these requirements are considered to be making acceptable progress.
FIRST SEMESTER:
- Choose Master’s Committee
- Complete Provisional Study Program
- Strongly recommended—taking ECOL600B (Fundamentals of Ecology)
SECOND SEMESTER:
- Complete Master’s Plan of Study
- Strongly recommended—taking ECOL600A (Fundamentals of Evolution)
FOR DEGREE:
- Complete and defend Master’s Thesis
- Submit Completion of Degree Requirements form