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| Master of Science Degree |
| The Plant Biology Graduate Group offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree, described in the Graduate Announcement. Under Plan I, the student must submit a thesis in partial fulfillment of degree requirements. Under Plan II, the student concludes the course of study by taking a comprehensive oral examination administered by a three-member faculty committee. The student selects the committee with the advice of her/his Academic Adviser and submits the Proposal Form (which is the same as the Ph.D. Nomination Form) to the Executive Committee, which meets during winter quarter to make final committee assignments.Both programs require the student to complete an assortment of seminar and advanced courses and submit written reports of research performed. |
Ph.D. Degree |
The Ph.D. curriculum requires that all students take a series of lecture, seminar, and laboratory courses that develop a breadth of understanding of basic biological principles. In addition, each student consults with a guidance committee (graduate academic adviser and nominated major professor supervising the student's research program) in order to arrange a program of courses in the student's specialty area.
Upon completion of all seminar and coursework requirements, the student must take a comprehensive oral examination administered by a five-member faculty committee in order to qualify for completion of the degree. This examination is generally taken by the seventh quarter of residence. The student selects the committee with the advice of her/his Academic Adviser and submits the Proposal Form to the Executive Committee, which meets during winter quarter to make final committee assignments.
The focus of the Ph.D. degree is an original research project, culminating in a dissertation and a seminar presentation. The research project is supervised, and the dissertation is evaluated and approved, by a committee of three faculty members, chaired by the student's major professor. |
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