NS 4990

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NS 4990
Honors Problem

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Students who have been accepted into the honors research program work on their projects under the guidance of their faculty mentors. Honors research students must complete a minimum of 6 credits of NS 4990, typically spread over two or more semesters. The student and the mentor determine the appropriate number of credits for each semester. Research activities may include reviewing the literature, writing a proposal, developing research methods, collecting data in the field or laboratory, analyzing data, and writing the honors thesis.


Permission Note Enrollment limited to: students who have been accepted into the DNS Honors Research Program.

Course Attribute (CU-UGR)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Comments To enroll, students must use an online add form - please note that enrollment should be completed by the end of the add period.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Graded

  • 12625 NS 4990   RSC 701

    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Medina-Rivera, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: Nutritional Sciences (NS) Honors Research Program students via the University Add/Drop form. Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Honors Students take 3 credits of NS 4990 per semester. Please reach out to DNS Student Services (dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu) and the DNS Honors Program Director with questions.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)