Prerequisites
Open only to students majoring in Cell Biology and Neuroscience who -have a CBN GPA of 3.4 or above (based on Degree Navigator) at the end of their junior year. -have completed at least 1 semester or 1 summer of research prior to their Senior year. -are accepted into a Rutgers or RWJMS laboratory for Honors research.
Course Description
These two courses are intended for students wishing to pursue some aspect of research within the disciplines of cell biology and neuroscience.
To receive CBN research credits, students must
- Engage in “wet lab” or molecular modeling research approved by the CBN department. Hospital volunteering studies and clinical internships are not accepted. Students cannot receive both ARESTY and CBN research credits for the same research
- Carry out 4-5 hours of research/week for each research credit. For example:
1 credit = 4-5 hours research/week
2 credits = 8-10 hours research/week
3 credits = 12-15 hours research/week
- Submit a 10-page written progress report on a designated date listed on the research course Canvas website before the end of the Fall semester, and a minimum 30-page written Honors thesis in March of the Spring semester.
Course Syllabus
Course Satisfies Learning Goals
- Master factual and conceptual knowledge in cell biology and neuroscience that will provide a solid foundation for success in advanced training and professional careers.
- Develop an ability to summarize, integrate and organize information.
- Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the potential for current research and new discoveries to improve our understanding of cell biology and neuroscience and its relevance to human health and to our society.
Course URL
http://cbn.rutgers.edu/academics/undergraduate/research-for-credit
Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy
Each student’s Honors research grade is determined by an Honors thesis committee of three
faculty members. One of the three faculty members must be a CBN faculty.
Course Materials
None. Resources to help students write research progress report are available at the course Canvas
site.
Course Closed?
The deadline for registering for these two courses is the end of first month of each semester.
Registration procedures for these two courses can be found
at http://cbn.rutgers.edu/academics/undergraduate/research-for-credit
Faculty
Professor Shu C. Hsu
Coordinator of Research, D410 Nelson
Busch Campus
Email:
