UMA Graduate Bulletin 2012-2013 Environmental Conservation Programs, Faculty, and Courses Program Overview
Program Overview
Graduate education in Environmental Conservation (ECO) provides students with the opportunity to explore a wide range of environmental issues. The program is described in greater detail at the following link: http://eco.umass.edu/degree-programs/graduate-programs/. Briefly, the master’s and doctoral programs are broad and multi-faceted, with diverse opportunities for specialized training in: 1) wildlife, fish and conservation biology, 2) forest resources and arboriculture, 3) water, wetlands, and watersheds, 4) environmental policy and human dimensions, and 5) building systems. The range of departmental expertise covers the continuum extending from the natural through the built environment. Staff and facilities are available for supporting research in the following concentrations: Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology concentration provides scientific training in the multidisciplinary field of wildlife, fish, and conservation biology. The focus is on animal ecology and conservation biology but specialized training in fields such as conservation genetics, population ecology, and landscape ecology is also offered. |
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