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  • 3.00 Credits

    A specialized summertime course that provides a scientifically based overview of the ways in which plants affect human health. Topics include cultural and historical perspectives of plants and medicine, plants that cause human ailments, plants used to treat human ailments, and psychoactive plants. Two hours of lecture per day for five weeks. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite:    [[BIO-121]]- [[BIO-122]], [[BIO-225]], [[CHM-231]]- [[CHM-232]], or permission of the instructor.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to modern concepts and techniques in plant physiology through a genuine research experience using the techniques of plant physiology to learn about a problem in plant biology. Rather than following a set series of lectures, we study a problem and see where it leads us. We use the information given in lectures and reading assignments to solve research problems and, in the process, learn a lot of plant physiology. Offered in alternate years. Click here for course fee. Prerequisite:    [[BIO-225]]- [[BIO-226]], [[CHM-231]]- [[CHM-232]], or permission of the instructor.
  • 1.00 Credits

    The student pursues independent research as a member of a team of senior biology majors. Each team is responsible for the identification of an original research problem, a thorough literature review of the problem, a detailed prospectus prepared in the format of a grant proposal, and formal oral presentations. Senior research is required of all biology majors seeking a four-year degree in Biology. Open only to senior Biology majors. Click here for course fee. Prerequisite:    Biology major senior standing
  • 2.00 Credits

    A continuation of [[BIO-391]]. The student pursues independent research as a member of a team of senior biology majors. Each team is responsible for the execution of their research project, a formal oral presentation, a poster, and a final manuscript prepared in standard journal format. Senior research is required of all biology majors seeking a four-year degree in Biology. Open only to senior Biology majors, or with permission of instructor. Click here for course fee. Prerequisite:    Biology major senior standing, or with permission of instructor.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    [[BIO-121]]- [[BIO-122]] or permission of the instructor.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course involves independent study and research for advanced students in the field of the major under the direction of a staff member. A research paper at a level significantly beyond a term paper is required; it must also be presented orally at an appropriate off-campus science meeting. Requirements: Written approval of the department chairperson is required. Candidates for Independent Research must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and be of upper class standing.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course involves independent study and research for advanced students in the field of the major under the direction of a staff member. A research paper at a level significantly beyond a term paper is required; it must also be presented orally at an appropriate off-campus science meeting. Requirements: Written approval of the department chairperson is required. Candidates for Independent Research must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 and be of upper class standing.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Professional Preparation Techniques introduces Biology majors to Biology as a profession. Students learn how to read, write, and analyze research papers and how to make oral presentations and posters using electronic and paper-based supplements. Career development issues, including effective presentation of credentials, are also addressed. Offered every fall and every spring semester. Prerequisite:    Junior-level standing, or permission of the instructor.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    A study of topics of special interest not extensively treated in regularly offered courses. Click here for course fee. Prerequisite:    Will vary according to the specific topics course.
  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Professional cooperative education placement in a private or public organization related to the student's academic objectives and career goals. In addition to their work experience, students are required to submit weekly reaction papers and an academic project to a Faculty Coordinator in the student's discipline. See the Cooperative Education section of this bulletin for placement procedures. Requirements: Sophomore standing, 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA, consent of the academic advisor, and approval of placement by the department chairperson.
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