Goucher College 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Dec 04, 2024  
Goucher College 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

BIO 490 - Independent Research in Biological Sciences (2 Cr.)

(formerly BIO 390Y)
A special opportunity for advanced students to pursue their own research topic. Students considering graduate studies should explore this possibility with a program faculty sponsor. Under the guidance of the faculty sponsor, the student designs laboratory or field research for one or two semesters. The research may take place on campus or at an off-campus laboratory. Results of the research will be submitted in a format suitable for publication in a research journal in the field of study. Independent research and oral presentation of research findings in a program seminar are required for graduation with honors in the major. Students may repeat one time for credit.  Prerequisites: permission of the instructor and approval of the program. Variable semesters.