Apr 19, 2024  
2018-2019 College of Liberal Arts (Admitted Fall 2018/Spring 2019) 
    
2018-2019 College of Liberal Arts (Admitted Fall 2018/Spring 2019) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BIOL 396 - Advanced Independent Research in Biology: Laboratory/Field Research

2-4 credits
Independent study of a specific question in biology through laboratory or field research. Topics are chosen in consultation with an individual biology faculty member or RISE fellow, who will supervise the research and will establish the number of credits prior to registration. Students are expected to be engaged in activities related to research project at least 3 hours per week for each credit hour earned. Suitable for students who have completed at least one intermediate or upper level biology course. Weekly seminars in addition to regular meetings with research supervisor. Course counts as an upper level laboratory elective and may be repeated for credit; however, a maximum of 8 credits of any combination of independent research (BIOL 294, 296, 394, and 396) can be applied toward requirements for the biology major. Instructor approval required for registration. May be repeated for credit; however, a maximum of 8 credits of any combination of independent research (BIOL 294, 296, 394, and 396) can be applied toward requirements for the biology major. Prerequisite: At least one intermediate or upper level biology course. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offered every semester.



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