Research Methods in Biology
Senior Research in Biology
Biology 3352 / 4351

All Biology majors do a two-semester supervised research project for 6 hours of advanced credit (Biology 3350 and Biology 4350). This course serves as the capstone of the Biology curriculum and provides an opportunity to apply skills learned in other courses to an extended research question. Students interested in departmental honors should register for BIO 3352-H or 4351-H.

Catalog Descriptions and Prerequisites

3352. Research Methods in Biology 3 hours
Prerequisites: Biology Core and any 3000- or 4000-level biology course
Under supervision of biology faculty mentors, students will select a research project, write a literature review and research proposal, conduct preliminary experiments, and write a research report. Research methods and experimental design will be emphasized, including the location and study of articles from the professional literature. One 2-hour lecture period per week. Students must also schedule time for consultation with the supervising faculty member and for 6 hours of library/laboratory work per week.

4351. Senior Research in Biology 3 hours
Prerequisites: Biology Core; BIO 3352; PSY 2420 or MAT 3391 strongly
recommended
Under supervision of biology faculty mentors, students will extend the research project begun in BIO 3352, and write and present a formal professional research paper. Data analysis and professional writing will be emphasized. Students will also attend research presentations by area professionals. One 2-hour lecture period per week. Students must also schedule time for consultation with the supervising faculty member and for 6 hours of library/laboratory work per week.

Sections and Supervising Faculty

Class Time and Place

Schollmaier 108
Friday 12:15 - 2:15 p.m.
6 hrs/week laboratory time

McCann Student Development Grants