Program Overview

Program Overview

The MS in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is an interdisciplinary degree program administered by the Texas A&M Interdepartmental Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. This program involves an introduction to laboratory or field-conducted research, coupled with advanced coursework directed towards ecological, evolutionary, and genetic/genomic principles.

Program Details

• The program provides students with practical exposure to experimental techniques that address a broad range of questions involving living systems, communities, and evolutionary processes.
  • These methodologies include a range of statistical, biomolecular, genetic/genomic, theoretical, and experimental ecological techniques used for dissecting, describing, cataloging, and organizing data from diverse ecological and evolutionary systems.
• Students will also develop writing and oral skills to effectively communicate new discoveries to fellow scientists and to the general public.

Program Outcomes

Upon completing the course of study, students will have gained:

• Practical experience in experimental techniques related to ecological, evolutionary, and genetic/genomic principles.
• Advanced knowledge in ecological, evolutionary, and genetic/genomic principles.
• Enhanced writing and oral skills for effective communication of scientific discoveries.