The candidate has met the expectations of two course units of research during the senior year or the summer prior to the senior year. These expectations will be clearly established by the faculty mentor. The candidate has actively participated in the Biology Department seminar program. The Honors Committee will judge the candidate's thesis based both on the scientific merit of the work and the quality of writing. In the spring of their junior year, interested students should consult with potential Biology Department faculty mentors about projects in their area of expertise.
Projects are limited to field or laboratory studies conducted locally.
Off-campus laboratory projects or internships are not suitable. However, this does not prohibit collaborative research that may include an off-campus component. Interested students should submit an application and a written research proposal to the Department via the faculty mentor. Applicants must have a minimum 3.50 GPA in Biology Department courses. The research proposal should be developed in conjunction with the proposed faculty mentor.