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2022-2023 University Catalog 
    
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BIO 451 - Senior Thesis


Prerequisites: Prior departmental approval of a research proposal. 3.3 GPA or permission of the department, and BIO 450 
This course serves as a capstone experience for outstanding students majoring in biology or marine biology. Working closely with a faculty mentor, students engage in original research on a topic of their choice. The research may involve laboratory experiments, field work, or computer simulations. This course provides experience in designing and conducting experiments, critically analyzing data, reviewing published scientific literature and communicating scientific information. The culmination of the course is a formal written thesis and a public oral presentation.

3 credits
Fall, Spring



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