生物学哲学博士-生态与进化

生物与生物化学系提供研究计划，并获得生物学博士学位。学生成功完成以下要求后，将获得哲学博士学位（PhD）。学生可以通过完成至少54个批准的学分，满意地完成正式的研究生水平课程要求（包括研讨会），至少六个学分的学位论文课程，以及完成并捍卫学位论文委员会可接受的学位论文来满足学位要求。所有学生必须连续全日制报名，直到完成学位要求为止。
This program blends knowledge and methodology from diverse biological disciplines to better understand ecological and evolutionary processes operating at multiple scales-from molecules to individuals to societies to communities. Current research programs include experimental evolution, evolution of development, evolutionary genetics, behavioral ecology, community ecology and evolutionary bioinformatics in systems ranging from bacteria to ants, from protists to grasses. Faculty conduct studies in natural habitats including the Colorado plateau, and coastal salt marshes, and in artificial systems such as petri dishes and theoretical models. Faculty in the Ecology and Evolution Division have a diverse set of research interests ranging from bioinformatics and molecular evolution to behavioral and community ecology. We participate in cross-division and cross-departmental initiatives focusing on behavior and networks, and interact regularly with Ecology and Evolution faculty at Rice University across town.