Junior, Senior status or permission of instructor. A weekly meeting involving students and biology faculty in a discussion round table. The topic changes each year. May be taken four times for credit. A course that prepares students for senior research.
Research methodology is discussed and students develop a research proposal.
An individual field or laboratory research project. Students develop their own topic and work closely with a faculty member. Junior or senior status is required. Prior permission of instructor required. Varies with the nature of the topic and may include permission of the instructor.