•keeping a project laboratory notebook.

•Stylesheet for writing research papers

•Hypothesis Testing

•Recent student projects

•SACNAS

Some project ideas:
•Environmental Assessment Program
•More…

BIOL 690-Independent Study

(1-3 units). By arrangement.
Prerequisite: A Biology or Chemistry course. Student must have a project approved by a professor in the Biology department.

Projects may be done individually or by a team of students.

Working with the instructor, you will investigate a particular topic or problem beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. Provides an opportunity to undertake a laboratory investigation.

Outcomes

• Experience doing an independent investigation is an important part of your education.

• Independent research is an asset on your resume, job applications, and personal statement on college applications.