BIOS 6003 - M.S. Capstone Project in BIO

College of Sciences

Practicum
- Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Consent of department. Through this capstone course, students in the M.S. program in Biological Sciences (non-thesis option) develop, write, and present a scholarly research project on a topic of their choice. In collaboration with a faculty advisor, students identify a current research topic in the biological sciences that is relevant to basic science, clinical research, or human health. Students develop a relevant bibliography of peer-reviewed research on the topic. Once approved, students then produce a scholarly review based on these references. Students present the conclusions of this scholarly review in seminar format, and defend these conclusions to a committee comprised of the faculty advisor, program director, and one other graduate school faculty member. The presentation and defense serve as the comprehensive exam for the M.S. degree.

Grading Basis: Graded
Repeatable: N
Consent Required to Add Department Consent Required
Consent Required to Drop No