BCHM 393 - Honors Research

Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 12
Individual research at the molecular level on a topic of biochemical interest with a member of the Biology or Chemistry Department. A thesis that includes a statement of the research goals, pertinent background information, experimental procedures, analysis of data, and a discussion of the results is submitted at the completion of the project. After the thesis is accepted, the student gives an oral presentation in the department in which the research was done. Enrollment is by invitation of the Biochemistry Coordinating Committee. The student must have completed the biochemistry program through BIOL 300 and CHEM 302 with a GPA of 3.30, and have an overall GPA of 3.25. Offered by individual arrangement.

Prerequisite(s): 2 credits of BIOL 399 or CHEM 399, or equivalent research experience.