BIOL 485 - Undergraduate Biological Research

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Vanguard University of Southern California

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Description:

Prerequisite: BIOL 121. This course provides the student with an empirically based research experience in the biological sciences. Emphasis will be placed on project management, safety, instrumentation, solution preparation, and research documentation skills. This course is a variable credit course. Two credits are required for all biology and biological science majors. It is expected that a research report be completed by the end of the senior year. If this course is selected as an optional biology elective the student must take at least 3 credits during one semester, write a formal thesis, and present the results at a suitable venue. Scheduling will be arranged by student and professor. For every 1 credit of BIOL 485 registered, the student will engage in 3-4 hours of research per week. Lab fee.

Credits:

1.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vanguard.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 556-3610

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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