1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010, junior standing, instructor permission, and University Advanced Standing. Teaches students to write a thesis based on library research or work performed during laboratory/field research under BIOL 4890R. Provides experience in critically analyzing published literature and, if laboratory/field research was performed, comparing research results with the scientific literature. Requires a technically accurate report on one's findings. Includes the opportunity to present the research results to students, faculty and the community at a Department of Biology seminar. May be repeated once for a total of 2 credits toward graduation.