The primary goal of the doctoral program in ecological sciences is to provide advanced training in ecological, evolutionary and integrative biology. The program has notable strengths in a broad range of biological subdisciplines, 包括 ecosystem studies, experimental ecology, population biology, conservation biology, 分类学, evolutionary biology, 生物力学, and comparative and functional morphology. Program faculty conduct studies in a variety of terrestrial, 淡水, and marine environments on several continents, 和ir research focuses on a broad spectrum of taxa, 包括, but not limited to, vascular plants, 多毛类, 软体动物, 甲壳类动物, 昆虫, 鱼, 两栖动物, 和爬行动物.
Program Highlights
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The program is enhanced by excellent on-campus resources that include a scanning electron microscopy lab, 测序实验室, 植物标本, aquatics laboratory, water tunnel facility, GIS设备, 温室, and digital imaging facilities. Field research sites have been established in the Virginia Coastal Reserve, Blackwater Ecological Preserve, Great Dismal Swamp, 大西洋, 切萨皮克湾, and other areas.
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Many faculty combine active field research with parallel laboratory studies. Quantitative approaches are encouraged 和 opportunity exists to obtain a master's degree in statistics while pursuing a doctorate in Ecological Sciences.
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Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Conservation Scientists
管理, 改善, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm 改善ments, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.
生物学家
研究 or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, 的关系, 发展, 解剖学, 和功能.
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including 健康
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, 包括 those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, 工程师, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.
需求
The deadline for application to the program is February 1 for the subsequent fall semester.
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A bachelor's degree in biology or a related field from an accredited college or university
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Transcripts for all college-level courses
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Three letters of recommendation, 包括 one from the applicant’s major advisor.
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An essay describing the area of biology of interest for graduate study, professional goals and motivation for graduate study in biology.
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Written acknowledgment from a Department of Biological Sciences faculty member agreeing to serve as the student's major advisor, if the student is accepted. The applicant does not submit anything to ODU 入学s Office about the advisor---the 教师 member will notify the 研究生 Program Director of their willingness to be your advisor
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Application form and application fee. Submission of application materials Submit all materials to the Office of 入学s (applicants from USA schools) or the Office of 国际 入学s
For 入学 to the Ecological Sciences Program
A grade point average of at least 3.00在4上.00比例尺.
To qualify for admission, a student needs a 托福考试 score of at least 550.
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