BIO 339: Research Methods & Techniques

3 credits

Students are required to augment their formal coursework with independent research under the guidance of members of the biology faculty. Students participating in a Senior Project must complete this course in the fall semester of their third year. The Research Methods and Techniques course will prepare students for their Senior Thesis. Working in teams, students will be exposed to a variety of research projects that they will undertake over the semester. Students will both collect and analyze data, and then present findings. In addition, students will learn how to prepare a thesis. In this course, students will be exposed to the research projects available for future senior projects. Importantly, students will select a specific research area and write a research proposal, prior to their senior project in their fourth year. $150.00 nonrefundable field experience fee required. Offered Spring.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Co-requisite(s): None.