BIO496

This course will require students to apply research methods and skills in the field of biology towards the completion of original student-conducted research. This course may require library research, field and/or laboratory research, and statistical analysis to be completed under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Independent lab time is included in the schedule. Lab fee: $50. Prerequisite: C- or better in SCI 495 or consent of instructor. Course may be taken for a range of units (0.5-2 units per semester) but 2 units are required before advancing to BIO 499. Offered each semester.