BIOL 399 Internship in Biology

Prerequisites: 20 hours of biology, 12 hours of chemistry and permission of the department. Individualized study and training in a cooperating laboratory conducting research in the biological sciences. Participation will include instruction and experience in the use of advanced laboratory equipment and field apparatus, and independent research and reading of related scientific literature under the guidance of a senior laboratory director. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Students taking this course to satisfy the capstone requirement are required to also take the ETS Major Field Test in Biology during finals week.