BIO 400 - Senior Thesis

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York College of Pennsylvania

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Fall-Spring Semesters The Biology Department's capstone course that culminates the research process that began with Introduction to Scientific Research (BIO200). Senior Biology majors organize and present their own previously obtained research data or research proposal as a poster and as a professionally written document. Students begin the course by presenting a detailed research progress report to a Biology Faculty Review Panel for evaluation. Students are permitted to commence with Senior Thesis only if sufficient research progress has been demonstrated. The course emphasizes presentation-enhancing computer software, technical aspects of scientific writing, and speaking before critical audiences. At the end of the semester, oral poster presentations are given for evaluation by Biology faculty. Students also submit a professionally written research report or research proposal. Prior to registering for this course, it is mandatory that each student has already established a working relationship with a full-time, on-campus member of the Biology faculty. 1 hour lecture 1 credit hour

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ycp.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 846-7788

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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