Berkeley ecology graduate program

Doctoral students are strongly encouraged to present the results of their research in an appropriate seminar setting in ESPM, the Rausser College of Natural Resources, or a closely related department on campus.

The Graduate Advisor in consultation with the student establishes the three-member Guiding Committee early in the first semester of study. The Guiding Committee is usually chaired by the student's major professor, whose interests closely relate to those of the student. If appropriate, a fourth faculty member may also serve on the committee.

Students should obtain a Ph. Guiding Committee form from Graduate Student Services, complete the form, and return it after committee members have been selected. The specific functions of the Committee: a to help define the disciplinary emphasis which will best serve the student's academic interests, b to review the student's program proposals, c to recommend a specific academic program.

The Guiding Committee should meet annually with each doctoral student until the Oral Qualifying Examination is held. Program Form should be filled out.

The examination is conducted by a four-member committee appointed by the Graduate Division. A member of the ESPM faculty serves as chairperson. All committee members should be UC Academic Senate. The Guiding Professor may attend the exam but may not serve on the committee or participate in its deliberations. The student is expected to demonstrate a broad knowledge in the program of study.

In-depth questions will test the student's ability to integrate the various elements of the program. The qualifying exam is usually three hours in length. Students are expected to complete all work necessary for formal advancement to candidacy within three months after the completion of the Qualifying Examination. A dissertation title and proposed committee must be submitted for approval at the time of advancement to candidacy. The Plant Biology Ph. Microbiology — Ph. Microbiology draws on and is relevant to the fields of biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, pathogenesis, ecology, and evolution.

Master of Development Practice. The MDP is based on a multidisciplinary, constructivist approach to graduate education that integrates theory with hands-on, experiential learning.

It is designed to meet real-world challenges, identify paths toward sustainable development, and serve as a hub of development practice on the Berkeley campus. Neil Tsutsui, associate professor of environmental science, policy, and management, leads a meeting with his graduate students.

Berkeley is also a great jumping off point for the Sierra Nevada, beaches, Wine country, numerous hiking trails, Point Reyes National Seashore, and much more. Graduate Programs. We admit applicants to the program at large, not directly into a research lab. Plant Biology Program.

Microbiology Program. Interdisciplinary Research and Superb Facilities. Our students have the freedom to experiment, explore diverse research interests and decide on a faculty adviser through the rotation program.

Our students can perform research under the joint mentorship of two faculty members. There is ready access to important research technologies, including the Computational Genomics Resource Lab CGRL , mass spectrometry facility, light and electron microscopy centers, nucleic acid and protein sequencing facilities and nuclear magnetic resonance facilities.

The Energy Biosciences Building opened in to house the Energy Biosciences Institute, which is dedicated to bringing green solutions to the energy sector.