BBAC-490

After carrying out a supervised research project involving laboratory experiments, fieldwork, and/or data analysis, senior Biology and Bio- combined majors will write a thesis on the research in accepted scientific style, with guidance from a faculty thesis instructor. Research can take place between sophomore and senior years. Seniors should register for the thesis section supervised by their thesis instructor. Each student is required to give a short seminar presentation of his/her results to the faculty and other students in the major. A total of 3 credits, spread over two semesters, are required for the Biology major. Prerequisites: consent of thesis instructor, and senior standing as a Biology, BBMB, or Biology-combined major.