08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe
08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe
08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe
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54 THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE<br />
AGRICULTURE<br />
Chemistry and N<strong>at</strong>ural Science Building 310<br />
(318) 342-1766<br />
DEGREES: No degree is <strong>of</strong>fered. <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> courses are available for students working<br />
toward degrees in other disciplines.<br />
MINOR REQUIREMENTS: A minor in Agriculture may be earned by students pursuing a<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion degree. Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e course prerequisites for a gradu<strong>at</strong>e minor: 24<br />
semester hours <strong>of</strong> agricultural courses.<br />
<strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> course requirements for a gradu<strong>at</strong>e minor: 12 semester hours <strong>of</strong> agriculture<br />
and agronomy courses.<br />
BIOLOGY<br />
CNSB 310<br />
(318) 342-1805<br />
DEGREES: M.S. in Biology<br />
Areas <strong>of</strong> study include Botany, Microbiology, Physiology, Conserv<strong>at</strong>ion Biology and<br />
Management, and Zoology.<br />
MINOR REQUIREMENTS: A minor in Biology may be earned by students pursuing a<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion degree. Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e course prerequisites for a gradu<strong>at</strong>e minor: 20<br />
semester hours <strong>of</strong> biology<br />
<strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> course requirements for a gradu<strong>at</strong>e minor: 12 semester hours <strong>of</strong> biology.<br />
PROGRAM ADMISSION: In addition to the <strong>University</strong> requirements for admission to the<br />
<strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> School <strong>at</strong> ULM, applicants for regular admission to the Master <strong>of</strong> Science in<br />
Biology degree program will meet one <strong>of</strong> the following criteria:<br />
1. A minimum score <strong>of</strong> 900 on the GRE General Test (Verbal plus Quantit<strong>at</strong>ive).<br />
2. A minimum <strong>of</strong> 2400 points, determined by multiplying the total undergradu<strong>at</strong>e gradepoint<br />
average by the combined GRE General Test Scores (Verbal plus Quantit<strong>at</strong>ive).<br />
Applicants who fail to meet the above standard may be admitted on conditional st<strong>at</strong>us<br />
as recommended by the Biology Committee on <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> Studies to the department head<br />
in concert with the Dean <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> School.<br />
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e requirements: B.S. or B.A. in a biological<br />
sciences discipline or a bachelor’s degree with sufficient science background; selected<br />
undergradu<strong>at</strong>e biology classes may be identified as deficiencies by the student’s gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
advisory committee.<br />
Requirements for a major: 33 semester hours <strong>of</strong> biology and rel<strong>at</strong>ed courses, including<br />
6 semester hours <strong>of</strong> Biology 599.<br />
CHEMISTRY<br />
Chemistry and N<strong>at</strong>ural Science Building 210<br />
(318) 342-1825<br />
DEGREES: No degree is <strong>of</strong>fered. <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> courses are available for students working<br />
toward degrees in other disciplines.<br />
ACCREDITATION: The Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Chemistry is accredited by the American<br />
Chemical Society.
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