Conservation Technology, M.S.

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Major Code: 8026	Degree Awarded: Master of Science
Delivery Mode(s): Classroom	Admission Status: Graduate
Admission Materials: Letters of recommendation, résumé/CV, objectives, transcripts	Location(s): Main Campus - Melbourne

The Master of Science in Conservation Technology prepares the student either for a professional career or for further graduate study. This goal is achieved through a balance of coursework and research activities.

Admission Requirements

General admission requirements and the process for applying are presented under Graduate Academic Information . For this nonthesis program, students should have an undergraduate degree that includes coursework in introductory biology, calculus, statistics, ecology and zoology, as well as three classes in each of physical science, the humanities and social science/liberal arts.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Conservation Technology is conferred upon students who successfully complete 30 credit hours of approved curriculum as outlined below. No more than two 4000-level courses may be used to satisfy degree requirements.

Curriculum

Core Courses

Electives

BUS 5426 Environmental and Resource Economics
MAR 4210 Plant Biology and Biotechnology
MAR 5040 Marine Mammalogy
SUS 4000 Applied Sustainability
Any 5000-level ENV course
Any 5000-level MAR course
Any 4000- or 5000-level scientific communication course
Research experience
Laboratory research (up to 9 credit hours)
Internship (up to 9 credit hours)
Summer field course (3-9 credit hours)

Total Credits Required: 30

All summer field courses are offered by the Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Science. Other courses can be considered with advisor approval.