For freshmen and sophomores. Introduction to Science Honors Research and Seminar. Students begin a research project mentored by a science department faculty member. Students usually choose a research topic and mentor during 101 based on presentations by faculty and proposals for projects submitted by faculty. The equivalent of 6 hours of laboratory work is scheduled in consultation with the mentor.
Students describe their project in a report and present a seminar.
For upper freshmen and sophomores. Intermediate Science Honors Research. Students who take 101 and receive a SPUR Fellowship or complete an approved research project at another institution do not have to take 102. The intermediate stage of research with a science division faculty mentor or a mentor from a NYC-area research institution. In the latter case, the student must work as an unpaid volunteer.