BIO 479 - Spec Prob In Biology

Institution:

West Liberty University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

A. Independent Research: 1-3 hours independent research or special studies under the guidance of a departmental faculty member; the purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the techniques of scientific research or to give the student an opportunity to undertake an independent project which is related to student's area of specialization such as microbiology, biotechnology, genetics, ecology or secondary education in biology. Before beginning a project, the student will need: (a) approval from a departmental faculty member who will agree to guide the student in his/her research project, (b) to present a prospectus for approval to the department chairperson, and (c) at the conclusion of the project, a written report will be submitted, and, if appropriate, a seminar will be presented. Open to juniors and seniors majoring in biology. B. Internship: 1-3 hours - Before beginning an internship, each student will need: (a) a recommendation and approval from a departmental faculty member who will agree to supervise the student in his/her internship, (b) present a prospectus and a written application for approval of the de- partment chairperson. For all internships, biweekly and final reports to the faculty supervisor are required. Internship is open to juniors and seniors majoring in B.S. Biology in Pre-Professional Track, Biotechnology Track and Microbiology Track for 1-3 semester hour credit. Any other biology major may apply for internship for K credit only. Credit for all internships will be awarded on the basis of 45 work hours as equivalent to one semester credit. 2. Brooks Nature Center, Oglebay Park. A practicum in public 5. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Wheeling. 1. Laboratory activities for biology teaching major. Students with a biology teaching major may elect to earn credit by working with a member of the biology faculty in certain select courses, learning to design, develop, evaluate, and present laboratory activities and outcomes. Open to juniors and seniors majoring in A.B. Biology Teaching degree. 2. Hospitals, clinics, physicians'/dentists'/veterinarians' offices, physical therapy and optometry centers in the local area. Practicum involving hands on experience working with professional people in their day-to-day operation. Open to juniors and seniors majoring in B.S. Biology in Pre-Pro- fessional Track and Graduate School tract. However, upon recommendation of the Program or Track coordinator and written permission of the department chairperson, any other junior or senior biology major may take this internship. Center, Wheeling. Practicum involving hands on experience

Credits:

1.00 - 6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.westliberty.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 336-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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