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Social
science students enrolled in a graduate degree
program at SIPA, Columbia's Law School, the Graduate School of
Arts and Sciences or other professional school at
Columbia, who wish to obtain a stronger background in
biology may pursue a Certificate in Conservation
Biology.
Applying - Candidates
for the certificate will be expected to declare their
candidacy as soon as possible after admission to one of
the University's recognized graduate departments or
programs. The Certificate Committee will review the
admissions packet of candidates to verify whether they
have enough background in biology to successfully follow
the program. Admitted students will then be assigned a
Committee member as an advisor. They will be expected to
discuss their program of certificate study with their
advisor at the beginning of each semester and obtain
written course approval from them.
Requirements - At
least two residence units and 24 points taken for a
letter grade (E credit) are required for the
certificate. Advanced standing credit is permissible for
six points in Population Biology or an approved elective
only; all other courses must be taken during residence
at Columbia University. The following courses are
required:
- Conservation Biology
(EEEB G6905)
- Environmental Politics,
Policy and Managment, (INAF U6241)
- two additonal advance
courses in conservation biology.
- one elective (chosen in
consultation with advisor)
- environmental policy
workshop (offered either through SIPA or through
E3B)
In
addition, an interdisciplinary paper must be written for
one of the courses. It must be read by the course's
instructor and by a second reader from the Certificate
Committee. A grade of B+ or better is required. The
certificate is granted by the Graduate School of Arts
and Sciences on the recommendation of the EEB
Certificate Committee, normally after four terms of
residence.
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