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CONTENTS
A. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
B. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO GRADUATE PROGRAM
B.1 General Responsibilities of the Student
B.2 General Responsibilities of the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee
B.3 General Responsibilities of the Department and Institution
B.4 General Guidelines for Supervisors
C. ADMISSION, REGISTRATION AND FEES
C.1 Inquiry
C.2 Application Materials and Deadlines
C.3 Entrance Requirements - Minimum Academic Standing
C.4 Initial Screening
C.5 Circulation to Supervisors: Acceptance or Refusal
C.6 Department Policy Regarding Visa student with GTA, but with Inadequate Competency in English
C.7 Acceptance into Graduate Studies and GTA Offer are Separate Processes
C.8 Acceptance Process and Request for Decision from Applicant
C.9 Admission Categories and Switching to the PhD
Probationary graduate student
Qualifying graduate student
Visiting students
Special students
Life Experience admissions
MSc or PhD?
Switching to the PhD
C.10 Admission in September, January, of Intersession? Fees, Scholarship Considerations
C.11 Academic Integrity & Ethics Training
C.12 Registration, Part-time or Full-time?
C.13 Fees, Payment of Fees, Stipends & Payroll Issues
Fees, Registration and Thesis Submission Dates
D. FINANCIAL SUPPORT
D.1 Types of Support
D.1.1 Support Following Completion of a Major Scholarship
D.1.2 Categories of Departmental Support and Duties Expected of Students
1. Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA)
2. Casual Teaching Assistantships
3. Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) 4. Graduate Research Assistantship Dissertation (GRA-D)
5. Intersession GAp Supplement
6. Graduate Students Paid from Trust Funds
D.2 Standards for Competition and Procedures for Awarding Departmental Support
D.2.1 GTA Awards for Incoming Students
D.2.2 Other Support for Incoming Students
D.2.3 Other Support for Continuing Students
D.2.4 Acceptance/Refusal of GAp Award by Student
D.3 Scholarships, Awards and Support for Travel (see Appendix I)
D.3.1 Major University Awards for Which Students May Apply (see Appendix I)
D.3.2 Major University Awards for Outstanding Incoming Students: Nomination by DBS (see Appendix I)
1. University of Alberta PhD or FS Chia Scholarships (termed -'recruitment' scholarships)
2. Graduate Intern Tuition Supplement
3. Provost Admission Scholarship
D.3.3 Scholarships/Awards Specifically Appropriate to DBS Students (administered by Department or FGSR)(see Appendix I)
Annual Awards
Other Awards
Support for Travel
E. TEACHING
E.1 Introduction - All Students are Encouraged to do Some Teaching, With Pay
E.2 Evaluation of GTA Performance
E.3 Evaluation of English Communication Skills
E.4 Teaching by U of A PhD or FS Chia Scholarship Holder
E.5 Teaching by Other Scholarship Holders
F. SUPERVISION
F.1 Introduction
F.2 Supervisors and Co-Supervisors
F.3 Denial of Right to Supervise Graduate Students
F.4 Structure of the Supervisory Committee
Conflict of Interest Guidelines for Members of Supervisory and Examining
Committees
F.5 Co-Supervision: Appointment and General Responsibilities
F.6 Administrative Responsibilities of Supervisors and Co-Supervisors
F.7 Frequency of Supervisory Committee Meetings
F.8 Format of the Supervisory Committee Meeting
F.9 Report of the Supervisory Committee Meeting
F.10 Designation and Responsibilities of Acting Supervisors
G. DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS, ORAL EXAMINATIONS, PROGRAM LIMITS
G.1 The Degree of MSc
G.1.1 Course and Other Requirements
G.1.2 Requirements within Research Groups
1. The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Biological Sciences
2. The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Ecology
3. The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Microbiology and Biotechnology
4. The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Molecular Biology and Genetics
5. The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Physiology and Cell Biology
6. The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Plant Biology
7. The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Systematics and Evolution
G.1.3 Length of Program
G.2 The Degree of PhD
G.2.1 Course and Other Requirements
G.2.2 Requirements within Research Groups
1. The Degree of PhD with Specialization in Biological Sciences
2. The Degree of PhD with Specialization in Ecology
3. The Degree of PhD with Specialization in Microbiology and Biotechnology
4. The Degree of PhD with Specialization in Molecular Biology and Genetics
5. The Degree of PhD with Specialization in Physiology and Cell Biology
6. The Degree of PhD with Specialization in Plant Biology
7. The Degree of PhD with Specialization in Systematics and Evolution
G.2.3 Length of Program
G.3 Foreign Language Requirement
G.4 Internal/External Examiner Regulations and Exemptions
G.5 The PhD Candidacy Examination (also found at www.biology.ualberta.ca)
G.5.1 Objectives of the Candidacy Examination
G.5.2 When to Take Candidacy
G.5.3 Summary of Deadlines for Candidacy Examination
G.5.4 Composition Candidacy Examination Committee
G.5.5 Appointment and Responsibilities of Examiner and Chair at Candidacy Examination
G.5.6 Candidacy Exam Components
1. Candidacy Report
2. Oral Presentation
3. Oral Examination
G.5.7 Recommended Procedure for Candidacy Examination
G.5.8 Outcomes of the Candidacy Examination
G.5.9 Report of the Candidacy Examination
G.6 MSc Thesis and Final Oral Examinations (also found at www.biology.ualberta.ca)
G.6.1 Introduction
G.6.2 Objectives of the Final Oral Examination
G.6.3 Thesis Contents and Format
G.6.4 MSc Final Oral Examination - Summary of Deadlines
G.6.5 Composition of Final Oral Examination
G.6.6 Appointment and Responsibilities of Chair and Examiner at Final Oral Examination
G.6.7 Recommended Procedure for Final Oral Examination
G.6.8 Copies of Thesis Required
G.6.9 Submission of c.v. With Thesis
G.6.10 Public Lecture
G.7 PhD Thesis and Final Oral Examination (also found at www.biology.ualberta.ca)
G.7.1 Introduction
G.7.2 Objective of the Final Oral Examination
G.7.3 Thesis Contents and Format
G.7.4 PhD Thesis/Final Oral Examination - Summary of Deadlines
G.7.5 Composition of Final Oral Examination
G.7.6 Appointment and Responsibilities of Chair and Examiners at Final Oral Examination
G.7.7 Recommended Procedures for Final Oral Examination
G.7.8 Copies of Thesis Required
G.7.9 Public Lecture
G.8 Determining Year in Program
G.9 Time Limits and Program Extensions
G.10 Appeals and Grievances
G.10.1 Suggested Procedures by which Student Makes Representation to the Supervisor or Department
H. OFFICE SPACE ASSIGNMENTS
I. USE OF DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
I.1 Computer Resources
I.2 Student Access to Facilities and Supplies
J. PUBLICATIONS
Appendix II Report Form for the Candidacy Examination
Appendix III Report Form for Completion of Final Oral Examination
Appendix IV Report of Supervisory Committee Meeting