BIOSM 4990

Research in Biology

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog.

Independent Biological Research: Independent study with a mentor from the Shoals Marine Laboratory core faculty, based on student faculty interest and available facilities. A short proposal of research will be developed based on BIOSM 1500 or another BIOSM course taken the same summer.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOSM 1500 or, with permission from Shoals staff, another BIOSM course that covers subject matter conducive to a mentored follow-up project.

Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SU, 2024SU, 2023SU, 2022SU

Outcomes

• Students will be able to execute experimental design, data collection and analysis, and interpretation of results during an independent, mentored research project.
• Use and maintain scientific instruments in the lab and field.
• Disseminate research findings through graphics, oral presentations and/or written documentation.

When Offered Summer.

Comments Please refer to the Shoals Marine Lab website for enrollment instructions. May be repeated for credit.

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