In addition to our regular MSc / PhD programs, two听specialized options in Biology are available.
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Graduate Option in Environment (not offered in 2022-2023)
The Graduate Option in Environment is coordinated by the Bieler School of Environment in partnership with the Biology Department, among several other departments.
The Environment Option considers how various dimensions (scientific, social, legal, ethical, etc.) interact to define environment and sustainability issues. Students learn to explain and defend their research and thinking in a broader context and understand how knowledge is transferred into action with regard to the environment and sustainability.
Option Program Requirements
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biology (Thesis): Environment (45 credits)
The Environment option considers how various dimensions (scientific, social, legal, ethical, etc.) interact to define environment and sustainability issues. Students learn to explain and defend their research and thinking in a broader context and understand how knowledge is transferred into action with regard to the environment and sustainability.
BIOL 697 must be taken in the first term, followed by BIOL 698 in the second term and BIOL 699 in the third term.
ENVR 610, ENVR 650, ENVR 651 and ENVR 652 are to be taken to fulfill the 6 credits of required courses.
In addition, 3 credits of complementary courses in Environment at the 500 level or above are to be taken by the student, as recommended by the Supervisory Committee and approved by the Environment Option Committee.
PhD Biology: Environment
The Environment option considers how various dimensions (scientific, social, legal, ethical, etc.) interact to define environment and sustainability issues. Students learn to explain and defend their research and thinking in a broader context and understand how knowledge is transferred into action with regard to the environment and sustainability.
ENVR 610, ENVR 650, ENVR 651 and ENVR 652 are to be taken to fulfill the 6 credits of required courses.
In addition, 3 credits of complementary courses in Environment at the 500 level or above are to be taken by the student, as recommended by the Supervisory Committee and approved by the Environment Option Committee.
Neotropical Environment Option (NEO)
The 不良研究所-STRI Neotropical Environment Option is a research based program whereby students work under the supervision of researchers from 不良研究所 and/or the .
The Neotropical Environment Option is aimed at students who wish to focus their graduate research on environmental issues relevant to the Neotropics and Latin American countries. NEO favors interdisciplinary approaches to research and learning through the participation of researchers from 不良研究所 and from STRI. Students will complete their research in Latin America and NEO's core and complementary courses will be taught in Panama.
Option Program Requirements
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biology (Thesis): Neotropical Environment (45 credits)
The Neotropical Environment Option is aimed at students who wish to focus their graduate research on environmental issues relevant to the Neotropics and Latin American countries. NEO favours interdisciplinary approaches to research and learning through the participation of researchers from 不良研究所 and from STRI. Students will complete their research in Latin America and NEO's core and complementary courses will be taught in Panama.
BIOL 697 must be taken in the first term, followed by BIOL 698 in the second term and BIOL 699 in the third term.
BIOL 640 and ENVR 610 are to be taken to fulfill the 6 credits of required courses.
In addition, 3 credits of elective courses at the 500 level or above are to be selected by the student, as recommended by the Supervisory Committee and approved by the Neotropical Environment Option Director.
PhD Biology: Neotropical Environment
The Neotropical Environment Option is aimed at students who wish to focus their graduate research on environmental issues relevant to the Neotropics and Latin American countries. NEO favors interdisciplinary approaches to research and learning through the participation of researchers from 不良研究所 and from STRI. Students will complete their research in Latin America and NEO's core and complementary courses will be taught in Panama.
BIOL 640 and ENVR 610 are to be taken to fulfill the 6 credits of required courses.
In addition, 3 credits of elective courses at the 500 level or above are to be selected by the student, as recommended by the Supervisory Committee and approved by the Neotropical Environment Option Director.