COURSES OF STUDY
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(1)
Complete a minimum of two terms of research in biology (BI 470,
and either BI 472 or BI 499). BI 470 must precede BI 472 or BI
499.
Research may be conducted off campus if the student has at
least a 3.0 grade point average in science courses, and if suitable
supervision can be arranged. Interdisciplinary research projects are
also encouraged. These two terms may be completed in the fall
and spring terms of the senior year, the fall and exploration terms
of the senior year, the spring of the junior year and the fall of the
senior year, the summer before the senior year and the fall term of
the senior year, the spring term of the junior year and the summer
before the senior year, or, in exceptional instances, the exploration
and spring terms of the junior year.
When research is performed during the spring, summer, or fall
terms, students will register for BI 470 or BI 472 Directed Research,
for one unit of credit per term; in the exploration term, students
will register for BI 499. During the first term of Directed Research,
students will consult with their research advisors and the course
facilitator to (a) lead a discussion of a research article related to
their project, (b) develop and write a formal research proposal,
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c) give an oral presentation of the proposal to the class, and
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d) begin their research. During the second term, students will
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a) give a progress report, (b) finish their research, (c) write a
thesis in the form of a scientific article, and (d) prepare an oral
presentation of their research project.
(2)
Give a twenty-minute oral presentation of their research results and
analysis to the discipline and the College community.
(3)
Write a thesis in formal research style presenting the experimental
results and analysis.
(4)
Take the E. T. S. Major Field Test in Biology.
Minor Requirements
Internships, exploration term projects, and teaching experience may not
count toward the minor.
The following courses are required (6 units):
BI 115
BI 125
BI 215
BI 225
one additional unit in BI at the 300 level or above
CH 120 or CH 149
