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State University of New York at New Paltz

Department of Biology Graduate Student Handbook

2012-2013 Academic Year

Table of contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................1 Biology Graduate Program Faculty ...................................................................................................2 Financial Support ..............................................................................................................................3 MA Program......................................................................................................................................4 MSEd & MAT Programs....................................................................................................................5 MA/MAT ............................................................................................................................................6 Independent Study ............................................................................................................................7 Advising ............................................................................................................................................7 Degree Plan of Study ........................................................................................................................8 Degree Application............................................................................................................................8 Comprehensive Exam.......................................................................................................................9 Thesis Option Guidelines ................................................................................................................10

Thesis Advisor ...................................................................................................................10 Thesis Committee ..............................................................................................................10 Thesis Preparation .............................................................................................................11 Graduate Program Committee ........................................................................................................12

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the State University of New York at New Paltz Department of Biology Graduate Program. Students awarded a Master's degree from the Department of Biology should have a strong foundation of knowledge in the basic concepts of biology. Most of these concepts are acquired through previous undergraduate academic work. It is expected that candidates for graduate degrees have a broad-based understanding of the basic principles of biology.

Graduate work is more than a continuation of undergraduate studies. The most critical assurance of success is your dedication to scholarship, manifested in your commitment to productivity and quality in your coursework and/or research. Upon entering your graduate program, you have a multi-faceted commitment to achieve high standards: to yourself, to the Department of Biology, to your peers, and to your advisor. If you are working toward the completion of a Master's Thesis, your research is expected to be of publication quality. Your relationship with the Department of Biology will continue throughout your professional career. Your participation in courses, research, and departmental affairs will influence how you are perceived by the faculty and by your graduate student peers, and how their perceptions are conveyed to others.

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BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT FACULTY & STAFF

The Department of Biology currently has ten faculty members that are either tenured, tenure-track or on renewable contracts, many of whom participate in graduate level instruction.

Aaron Haselton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor CSB 224 257-3778 haseltoa@newpaltz.edu

Thomas Nolen, Ph.D., Associate Professor CSB 107 257-3738 nolent@newpaltz.edu

Hon Ho, Ph.D., Professor CSB 150 257-3780 hoh@newpaltz.edu

Jeffrey Reinking, Ph.D., Assistant Professor CSB 225 257-3771 reinkinj@newpaltz.edu

Eric Keeling, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Office TBD Phone TBD keelinge@newpaltz.edu

David Richardson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor CSB 227 257-3805 richardd@newpaltz.edu

Spencer Mass, M.D., Lecturer CSB 133 257-3678 masss@newpaltz.edu

Jennifer Waldo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor CSB 226 257-3698 waldoj@newpaltz.edu

Maureen Morrow, Ph.D., Associate Professor CSB 219 257-3776 morrowm@newpaltz.edu

Jason Valens, M.A., Lecturer CSB 148 257-3961 valensj@newpaltz.edu

Department of Biology Full-Time Staff:

Tressa Coulter, Instructional Support Technician CSB 215 257-3777 coultert@newpaltz.edu

June Koenig, Departmental Secretary CSB 106 257-3770 koenigj@newpaltz.edu

A full list of the Department of Biology staff, including visiting professors, adjunct and term-limited lecturers can be found at:



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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Teaching Assistantships. Teaching assistant lines through the Biology Department are no longer available.

Scholarships. The SUNY New Paltz Foundation offers competitive scholarships, some of which may be appropriate for graduate students. Scholarships also exist through the Graduate school, in particular for Teacher Candidates in Adolescence Education. More generally, the Financial Aid Office has information on scholarships and loans.

SUNY New Paltz Foundation: (845) 257-3239

Graduate School: (845) 257-3285

Financial Aid Office: (845) 257-3250

Research Support. Students conducting research should consider applying for a Research and Creative Projects grant from the Graduate School or a Student Association Research Line for funds to support their projects.

Research and Creative Projects Awards:

Student Association Research Line:

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