Prerequisites
Open only to Biological Sciences majors and minors. Minimum GPA = 2.8 required..
Course Description
Independent Study in Biology(119:201/202) is intended to augment the curriculum by giving students an opportunity to expand their studies into areas not specifically addressed by the formal course offerings. Students work under the direct supervision of a faculty mentor to delve into a subject of mutual interest.
Course Application and Information:
Research for Credit Information
Course Syllabus:
Independent Study in Biology Syllabus
Course Satisfies Departmental Learning Goals
119:201,202: To understand and to appreciate the process of science. To acquire the ability to use scientific reasoning as embodied by the structured process commonly known as the scientific method.
Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy
Independent Study in Biology: A term paper in appropriate scientific format, including a full bibliography (citing peer-reviewed primary and secondary sources) is due at the end of the registration period. The term paper should be at least 10 pages per registered credit and must be graded by the faculty advisor prior to submission to the Director of Advising.
Faculty
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Anne Carr-Schmid
Director of Advisng, Biological Sciences
** All information is subject to change at the discretion of the course coordinator.
