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Course Description of Methods I: Designed
to develop a working appreciation of methods of scientific inquiry through
development of an original research proposal. Topics included are: problem
definition, literature survey, resource bibliography, and research design,
including proposed data analysis. Normally taken in the spring term of the
junior year, this course is open only to Biology majors.
Directed laboratory research.
Prerequisite:
43.208 Biostatistics, 33.107 Principles of Chemistry, 33.108 Principles of
Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis, and at least four biology courses at
the 200-level or above.
Course Description of Methods
II : A
continuation of Methods I (23.406) in which the students implement their
research design under the supervision of a department faculty member. The
research may be conducted off-campus with approval of course coordinator.
Open only to Biology majors. Directed
laboratory research.
Prerequisite:
23.406 Methods in Biological Research I.
Course Description
of 23.496/7
Internship in Biology: A
supervised field study in the area of the student's interest that
complements formal course work. The internship program is offered through
cooperation of participating institutions that provide guidance for the
interns. A minimum of 160 on-site hours is necessary to complete the
internship in Biology. The 160 hours must be completed within one
semester. The internship in Biology may be taken for one (1) course credit
in the major as a free elective. A student may not enroll in an internship
more than twice (two course credits). Any student interested in
participating in an internship must consult with the Biology Department
chair prior to the middle of the semester preceding the semester of the
desired internship.
Prerequisite:
Biology majors of senior standing, two semesters completed at Framingham
State College, overall QPA of 2.5 with a 2.75 average in courses for the
major, and approval of the department chair.
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