The 12-credit program consists of the following courses. Science Honors Seminar. Examination of the scientific method, introduction to library and computer research skills, discussion of modern research problems with emphasis on research done at Queens College, and introduction to undergraduate research opportunities in the mathematical and natural sciences at Queens College. 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.