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The Master of Science program in applied biological sciences provides in-depth education on the ecology and sustainable stewardship of both natural and urban environments. Students engage in tailored coursework combining fieldwork and lab research, applying ecological and biological concepts to address conservation challenges for species and ecosystems. Each student concludes their studies by producing either a thesis or an applied project grounded in original research.
This program benefits from faculty expertise spanning:
arid-region horticulture
ecosystem rehabilitation
microbial environmental science
physiological responses to environmental stressors
fungal-plant interactions
plant classification systems
riverine and stream ecosystem dynamics
wildlife science