Upper Division Independent Study

Procedure:

• Students interested in working independently for credit may do so by registering for 371, 372, 373 or 374.  The proposal for a project must be prepared in detailed form and submitted to a potential faculty moderator and the department chair at least two weeks before any registration period begins.  Department approval must be obtained before registration.  These courses are not available to first year students.
• Risk Assessment for independent research must be submitted to the Biology Department Safety Committee before work is begun. 

371 Individual Learning Project (1-4) Supervised reading or research at the upper division level.  Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required.  Credits in 371 cannot be applied toward major requirements.

372 Biological Research (1-4) Original research conducted under the supervision of a staff member.  Students will design their own project in consultation with their moderator.  Permission of the department chair required.  Credits in 372 cannot be applied towards major requirements.

373 Special Topics in Biology  (1-4) Readings and discussion in either broad or specific areas of biology not covered in departmental courses.  Topcs may be originated by either student or faculty.

374 Biological Techniques (1-2)  Independent work to develop expertise in special techniques such as electron microscopy, chromosome preparation, tissue culture and preparation of plants, insects or vertebrates.  S/U grading only; does not count toward the biology major.

398 Honors Senior Essay, Research, or Creative Project  (4)  Required for graduation with "Distinction in Biology."  Prerequisite:  HONR 396 and approval of the department chair and director of the Honors Thesis program.