Subject: Biology
Credit units: 3
Offered: Either Term 1 or Term 2
Weekly hours: 5 Practicum/Lab hours
College: Arts and Science
Department: Biology

This course is designed to provide students with experience in researching and interpreting primary research in biology. Students will study a research question with a faculty supervisor, primarily through a research literature review. A written report and an oral presentation are required.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 301; and 12 credit units from BIOL courses at the 200-level or above, ACB 406.3, ANBI 470.3, ANSC 313.3, ARCH 270.3, BINF 200.3, BMSC 210.3, BMSC 220.3, FABS 212.3, GEOL 343.3, GEOL 433.3, MCIM 487.3, PLSC 405.3, PLSC 411.3, PLSC 416.3, PLSC 422.3, PLSC 423.3, PLSC 425.3, TOX 300.3, TOX 301.3 of which at least 3 credit units must be at the 300-level or above; and permission of the department.
Note: Students are required to obtain a faculty supervisor prior to registration in this course.

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