2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

Senior Year (Ecology Option)
FALL CREDITS
BIO 3210 Mammalian Physiology ........................................................4
BIO 4010 Biochemistry 1 .....................................................................4
BIO 4517 Introduction to Modeling for Ecology and Biology ...............4
Restricted Elective (BIO, CHM, ENS, OCN) ....................3
15
SPRING
BIO 4210 Plant Physiology ...................................................................4
Free Elective ........................................................................3
Liberal Arts Elective .............................................................3
Restricted Elective (BIO, CHM, ENS, OCN) ....................4
Social Science Elective ........................................................3
17
Senior Year (General Option)
FALL CREDITS
BIO 3210 Mammalian Physiology ........................................................4
BIO 3701 Evolution ..............................................................................3
BIO 4550 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy .........................................4
Restricted Elective (BIO, CHM, ENS, OCN) ....................3
Social Science Elective ........................................................3
17
SPRING
BIO 4210 Plant Physiology ...................................................................4
Free Elective ........................................................................3
Liberal Arts Elective .............................................................3
Restricted Electives (BIO, CHM, ENS, OCN) ...................7
17
Senior Year (Marine Option)
FALL CREDITS
BIO 3701 Evolution ..............................................................................3
BIO 4550 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy .........................................4
BIO 4710 Marine Biology .....................................................................4
Liberal Arts Elective .............................................................3
Restricted Elective (BIO, CHM, ENS, OCN) ....................3
17
SPRING
BIO 4720 Marine Ecology ....................................................................4
Free Elective ........................................................................3
Liberal Arts Elective .............................................................3
Restricted Electives (BIO, CHM, ENS, OCN) ...................7
17
Senior Year (Molecular Option)
FALL CREDITS
BIO 4120 Genetic Engineering Techniques .........................................4
Liberal Arts Elective .............................................................3
Restricted Electives (BIO, CHM, ENS, OCN) ...................7
Social Science Elective ........................................................3
17
SPRING
BIO 4130 Nucleic Acid Analysis...........................................................4
Free Elective ........................................................................3
Liberal Arts Elective .............................................................3
Restricted Elective (BIO, CHM, ENS, OCN) ....................4
Technical Elective ................................................................3
17
Senior Year (Preprofessional Option)
FALL CREDITS
BIO 3210 Mammalian Physiology ........................................................4
Humanities Elective .............................................................3
Restricted Electives (BIO, CHM, ENS, OCN, PHY) .........7
Social Science Elective ........................................................3
17
SPRING
BIO 4201 Immunology .........................................................................3
Free Elective ........................................................................3
Liberal Arts Elective .............................................................3
Restricted Electives (BIO, CHM, ENS, OCN,
PHY, PSY) ............................................................................8
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Total Credits Required by Option
Aquaculture ...........................................................................................129
Ecology ..................................................................................................129
General Biology .....................................................................................129
Marine Biology.......................................................................................129
Molecular Biology ..................................................................................128
Preprofessional ......................................................................................129
Minor Program
A minor in biology is offered through the biological sciences
department. A complete policy statement regarding minors
can be found in the Academic Overview section of this catalog.
Information about current minor offerings is available through
the individual colleges/departments.
Biology (19–21 credit hours)
BIO 1010 Biological Discovery 1
BIO 1020 Biological Discovery 2
Restricted electives*
*11–13 credit hours of BIO courses are required to complete the biology
minor. The department offers many elective courses of either three or four
credit hours each. Courses of four credit hours include a laboratory. At least
one restricted elective must be a lab course (4 credit hour). The remaining
7–9 credit hours may consist of any combination of courses of three or four
credit hours. Courses not allowed as electives include independent study,
seminar and non-major biology courses.
GraDuate DeGree ProGrams
Master of Science
Biological Sciences _________________________
The master of science degree in biology can be earned in one
of three options: ecology, marine biology, or cell and molecular
biology. The purpose of each option is to prepare the student
either for a professional career or for further graduate study. This
goal is achieved through a balance of course work and research
activities.
Admission Requirements
General admission requirements and the process for applying are
presented in the Academic Overview section of this catalog. For
this program, Graduate Record Examination scores (General Test
only), three letters of recommendation and a statement of objectives
are required. Admission decisions for fall semester enrollment
are made by March 15, and for spring semester enrollment
by October 1.
Degree Requirements
The master of science degree requires the successful completion
of 34 credit hours, including formal course work, presentation of
a graduate thesis seminar, and preparation and oral defense of a
thesis. The thesis involves the completion of original research of
publishable quality.
The student’s thesis research and program of study reflect the
emphasis of the option. All thesis research is conducted under
the direction of an adviser and an advisory committee. The advisory
committee is composed of at least three members: two from
the department (including the adviser) and one from another
academic unit.
Curriculum
The adviser assists the student in devising a program of study.
The latter requires approval by the Graduate Academic Steering
Panel and the department head. The student must complete