BIOL 551 - Biological Independent Research

(1 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the MS Program. In this one credit research course, students will conduct and report individual research projects within the field of biology under the guidance of a graduate faculty member. The process in general will include an extensive literature review, laboratory or field experimentation, data gathering, and a research paper and/or oral presentation. Note, a maximum of six total credits of Biological Independent Research coursework may be applied toward the MS in Biology degree requirements. Note: This course cannot be challenged.