Individual research projects under the supervision of a staff member; reported in the form of a thesis, poster and seminar.

Note: In the spring preceding fourth year, students must select projects in consultation with potential supervisors.

Registration is subject to availability of a supervisor. Work on the project during summer is advantageous if field studies are required. See also the statement on BIOL 501/3.0-BIOL 536/3.0 in the BIOL Department Information, preliminary information section.

Important Information

Prerequisite

Admission to the final year of a BSCH program in Biology and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the Biological Foundations List and permission of the project supervisor and course coordinator.

Biological Foundations List

  • BIOL 102/3.0
  • BIOL 103/3.0
  • BIOL 200/3.0
  • BIOL 205/3.0
  • BIOL 206/3.0
  • BIOL 212/3.0
  • BIOL 300/3.0
  • BIOL 330/3.0
  • BIOL 334/3.0
  • BIOL 339/3.0
  • BIOL 341/3.0