Offered spring semester, alternate years. Research Independent research in environmental or biological science that allows the student to carry out a literature search, design an independent experiment, perfect field and laboratory skills, conduct data analysis and practice scientific communication. May be repeated once for credit. Seminar Oral and written presentations on current research papers from the primary biological literature. Emphasizes perfecting skills in scientific communication.
Topic is selected by the students.
Satisfies advanced composition requirement for general studies. Senior standing or permission of faculty. Offered spring semester.