BIOC 4900 — Biochemistry Capstone

1 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath CENUpath WIusually offered: fall, springBostonNo campus, no room neededTraditional

Designed for students who are also enrolled in approved 4-semester-hour research courses in which they each conduct original experimental work under the direction of an approved mentor. Requires reflection by students on their various educational experiences, extensive research of scientific questions related to these experiences (with the research itself carried out in the approved research course), and development of an original research report. Required components include writing with revision and a major oral presentation. Offers students an opportunity to hone reflection and communication skills through formal and informal presentations, class discussion, and critique. Requires concurrent registration in BIOC 4991, BIOC 4994, BIOL 4991, CHEM 4991, or other 4-SH research course approved by the Biochemistry Director.

Prerequisites

• all of:
  • one of:
    • BIOC 4991 (min D-) (may be taken concurrently)
    • BIOC 4994 (min D-) (may be taken concurrently)
    • BIOL 4991 (min D-) (may be taken concurrently)
    • CHEM 4991 (min D-) (may be taken concurrently)
  • BIOL 3611 (min D-)
  • one of:
    • ENGW 3302 (min C)
    • ENGW 3307 (min C)
    • ENGW 3315 (min C)

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Professors

Fall

• Kirsten Fertuck (100% of students) · reviews

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• Kirsten Fertuck (100% of students) · reviews

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