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Master of Science | Doctor of Philosophy | All Students
The Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management (QERM) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program provides students with the opportunity to study the application of statistical, mathematical, and decision sciences to a broad array of ecology and resource management problems. The QERM program integrates these disciplines within a problem-solving environment. The program leads to the Master’s of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. A strong mathematical or biological background with an ecological interest characterizes QERM students. The application of quantitative methods to natural resource management is a primary focus. This interdisciplinary program is well suited to students eager to study ecological processes and resource management from a quantitative perspective. The QERM program is one of 12 interdisciplinary graduate programs administered by The Graduate School at the University of Washington. The director of the program also serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC). Faculty committees have responsibility for many of the program’s administrative procedures:
Graduate students elect a representative(s) to attend all QERM faculty committee meetings and Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) meetings. The student representative(s) meets with the QERM program director as necessary to discuss program policies and curriculum. The GPC maintains a familiarity with policies and procedures in the Graduate School and is responsible to the Graduate School for matters of scholarship and for ensuring that a student's program of study is effectively supervised and assessed. While the chairperson of the student’s supervisory committee generally provides academic advising, the GPA and graduate program coordinator are available for consultation on all matters that concern the program. Graduate Program Assistant/Student Services Office The QERM Graduate Program Assistant (GPA) is responsible for many of the administrative functions of the program and is usually the first point of contact for many inquiries. The GPA maintains student records, assists with registration problems, provides all the necessary forms leading to the completion of the degree, assists with scheduling examinations, and provides advising on all matters related to the degree programs. The GPA’s office is located in the Student Services Office, Loew Hall 304. An initial faculty advisor is assigned to each incoming QERM students.
The advisor assists in answering general questions about the program and
may assist the student in gaining an understanding of current research
projects on-campus. The initial advisor may become the chairperson of
the student's supervisory committee (major professor) or may assist in
finding another faculty member who can supervise the student's research.
While the initial advisor or chairperson of the supervisory committee
provides advice relating to coursework and research projects, the GPC
and GPA are available to provide expert advice on all matters that concern
the graduate program. The QERM program offers two graduate degrees; the Master of Science and
Doctor of Philosophy, each require the preparation of a thesis or dissertation,
respectively. The completion of a master's degree with thesis is normally required before application can be made to enter the doctoral degree program. Students admitted at the pre-master’s level might, under exceptional circumstances, apply to proceed directly to post-master’s study after completing requirements for the Master’s By-Pass. These requirements are outlined in this web site. A minimum of 36 quarter credits earned in graduate-level coursework and completion of a thesis research project, lead to the Master of Science degree. A seminar on the results of the research and oral defense of the thesis are required for graduation. The degree can be earned in as few as two to three years, but must be completed within six years of initial enrollment. Additional specific requirements are detailed in the M.S. Degree Requirements web page. Doctor of Philosophy - Overview A minimum of 90 quarter credits earned over a period of at least three years and completion of a dissertation will earn the Ph.D. Completion of a Master’s degree program frequently may be applied toward one year of the doctoral program requirements. The QERM core classes must be taken if the student obtained a Master’s degree from another institution. In rare instances, students initially accepted into the Master’s program will be allowed to proceed directly to the Ph.D., as detailed in the Masters By-Pass web page. The degree must be completed within 10 years of the beginning of graduate study, including any applicable Master’s work. Additional specific requirements are detailed in the Ph.D. Degree Requirements web page. Last updated: August 26, 2005 |
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