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Master's Degree Requirements
Master of Science (M.S.) degree requirements are set in part by The Graduate School and in part by the QERM program. The Graduate School sets University-wide requirements for minimum scholarship, certain numbers of required credits, and continuous enrollment. QERM determines the core curriculum and elective coursework. A thesis and an integrated program of coursework and research are also required, during which the student learns the fundamentals of statistical inference, ecological modeling and resource management.
Graduate School Requirements
A student must satisfy The Graduate School's requirements for the M.S. degree that are in force at the time the degree is to be awarded.
The Graduate School supports all QERM program requirements and will not authorize graduation unless the program has indicated that the student has satisfied the requirements. All requirements (including but not limited to oral and written examinations) imposed by the QERM Graduate Program Coordinator or by the student's supervisory committee must be satisfied.
QERM Program Requirements
Coursework is divided into required and elective courses. Electives are selected with the guidance of the master's supervisory committee. A Plan of Study form documenting the recommended electives must be approved by the supervisory committee.The following courses are required for all master's students:
QERM Core Coursework
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| AUTUMN QUARTER |
STAT 516 - Stochastic Modeling of Scientific Data I (4 credits) |
QERM 597 - QERM Fall Seminar (2 credits) |
| WINTER QUARTER |
STAT 517 - Stochastic Modeling of Scientific Data II (4 credits) |
QERM 597 - QERM Seminar (2 credits) |
| SPRING QUARTER |
QERM 514 - Analysis of Ecological and Environmental Data (4 credits) |
CFR 540 - Optimization Techniques for Natural Resources (5 credits) |
*AMATH 523 - Mathematical Analysis in Biology and Medicine (5) |
OTHER |
Ecology Elective (from list of recommended ecology electives) - recommended to be taken fall quarter |
| QSCI 486 - Experimental Design (not required, but recommended during years when the course is offered) |
| QERM 600 - Independent Study (variable credits) |
| QERM 700 - Masters Thesis Credits (minimum of 9 credits required for M.S.) |
* Students are encouraged to take AMATH 535 instead of AMATH 523 in the years when AMATH 535 is offered.
After completing the core coursework outlined above the student selects additional coursework in collaboration with their supervisory committee.
A student’s supervisory committee may also recommend a course in scientific writing (TC 509 (Writing the Scientific Article), FISH 521 (Grant Proposal Writing for Graduate Students).
Qualifying Examinations
Students planning to complete only the M.S. degree are not required to take the QERM qualifying examination. However, students planning to complete their Ph.D. in QERM are required to pass the QERM qualifying examination.
Master's Degree By-Pass
Students admitted at the pre-M.S. level may, under exceptional circumstances, apply to proceed directly to post-M.S. study after the successful completion of the QERM qualifying examinations at the doctoral level. A description of this option is outlined in detail under the Master's Degree By-Pass section.
