Program Requirements
The Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology involves research within, and often across, multiple disciplines of basic and applied environmental sciences that advances our fundamental knowledge about microorganisms as well as leads to improved efficiencies of our managed ecosystems. Specialties within the program range from the study of microbial ecology and diversity in natural, human-induced and extreme environments, molecular genetics, bioinformatics, and bacterial pathogens
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses
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NRSC 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination
Overview
Natural Resource Sciences : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Faucher, Sebastien (Fall) Faucher, Sebastien (Winter)
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NRSC 751 PhD Research Proposal
Overview
Natural Resource Sciences : PhD students in the first year of the programdevelop a research proposal and present aseminar
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Driscoll, Brian T (Fall) Driscoll, Brian T (Winter)
Restriction: Open only to students in a Department of Natural Resource Sciences Ph.D. program.
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NRSC 752 Teaching Experience
Overview
Natural Resource Sciences : Preparation of a course outline and presentationof a teaching seminar.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Driscoll, Brian T (Fall) Driscoll, Brian T (Winter)
Restrictions: Open only to students in a Department of Natural Resource Sciences Ph.D. program.
Prerequisites: NRSC 751
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NRSC 753 PhD Research Progress Report
Overview
Natural Resource Sciences : In fourth or fifth semester, oral and posterpresentations on research progress.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Driscoll, Brian T (Fall) Driscoll, Brian T (Winter)
Restrictions: Open only to students in a Department of Natural Resource Sciences Ph.D. program.
Prerequisites: NRSC 752
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NRSC 754 PhD Final Research Report
Overview
Natural Resource Sciences : Presentation of a final research seminar.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Driscoll, Brian T (Fall) Driscoll, Brian T (Winter)
Restriction: Open only to students in a Department of Natural Resource Sciences Ph.D. program.
Prerequisites: NRSC 753
Coursework
Course requirements are specified by the staff in the discipline, but are flexible and depend largely on the student's background, immediate interests, and ultimate objectives.
