SC 383 - Junior Biology Seminar

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Husson University

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Description:

Description: This two credit course introduces students to the research process and expectations within the biology major. The major focus is to develop a senior thesis proposal on the basis of what is attainable, interesting, and meaningful. Students learn, in detail, both the limits and expectations of undergraduate research in the sciences. Students are introduced to the important role of library resources and the professional literature as they investigate their chosen topic. The student is expected to have secured abundant articles relating to their project from the professional literature and have achieved aptitude in reading and understanding them. Finally, students construct a scientific literature review, formulate a question, problem statement or hypothesis, and present a timeline for the completion of their proposed senior thesis research. Prerequisites: Credit Hours: 2 CR.HR.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.husson.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 941-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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