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2020-2021 Academic Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BI 420W - Capstone Research Experience

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3

This is a writing intensive course that is required of all biology majors, culminating in the production of a high-quality senior capstone research paper. The capstone paper will be based on the process of scientific inquiry, involving hypothesis testing based on a cadet’s original research or meta-analysis of previously published data. Cadets will also present their work to the Biology Department in the form of a poster. Prerequisite(s): Completion of one of the following courses prior to enrolling: BI 311 , BI 312 , BI 313 , BI 325 , BI 326 , BI 335 , or BI 430 . Writing Intensive Course (W).