BIO 371 - Research in Biology I

Field, bench, and/or modeling laboratory investigative work or other original research under the direction and supervision of a Biology faculty member who reviews and approves the research topic and methodology. Research is presented at the end of the semester in a scientific paper, poster, and/or oral presentation. Enrollment in the course occurs through Handshake application to individual faculty members, after which permission of the supervising faculty member may be granted. The faculty member reviews applications, offers positions as appropriate, and then approves individual student topics, and closely supervises and evaluates the student’s work. The student develops a written plan of study (syllabus) in collaboration with the faculty member following the guidelines on the Independent Course Contract form available through the Registrar’s Office. BIO 371 may be repeated on a different project in a different research lab.

Prerequisites & Notes

Successful completion of at least one introductory biology course (BIO 111/113 or BIO 112/114), though both introductory biology courses (BIO 111/113 and BIO 112/114) and one or more courses above BIO 200 may be required by the supervising faculty member. Apply through Handshake.