BIOL 4930R - Senior Thesis

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

For Biology majors who wish to write a scientific paper of publishable quality that details an extended individual research project planned and carried out by the student under faculty supervision, approved by a committee of at least two faculty members and the department chair. Usually, a semester or two of independent research (BIOL 4810, BIOL 4820, and/or BIOL 4830) will precede registration for the senior thesis. Students will be expected to present oral and written reports of experimental results. Final draft of the thesis will be due two weeks before the beginning of final exams. No more than 4 credits in any combination of internship, independent research, independent study, and senior thesis can count toward Biology degree requirements. Permission of the Biology Department Chair is required. Variable credit: 1 - 4. Repeatable up to 4 credits subject to graduation and program restrictions. Offered based upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the correct use of the necessary tools and techniques needed to complete a research project. 2. Produce a paper suitable for publication at the end of the project. 3. Demonstrate independent learning of new technologies and concepts in order to complete the project. 4. Synthesize and analyze information from a variety of sources. 5. Produce independent scholarly work of professional or near professional quality in their field. Prerequisites: BIOL 3110 (can be concurrently enrolled), and Senior standing; and Instructor permission.

Credits:

1.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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