Graduate studies in Biology, which may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following topics: ornithology, cell biology, developmental biology, marine biology, ecology, genetics, bacteriology, vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, and herpetology. Students will be exposed to advanced laboratory techniques in the area of study and will be expected to demonstrate competency in using peer-reviewed literature sources. Prerequisite: approval of department chairperson. Laboratory fee when applicable.