Instructor: Nancy Bushnell
Office: Faculty I, Room 111
Office Hours: M,W(3-4pm);T,Th(11-12am in lab prep room); and by appointment
Office Phone: 245-8251

REQUIRED TEXT and MATERIALS:
Any research material and skill knowledge necessary for the student's project.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:
Any research material and skill knowledge necessary for the student's project.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an opportunity for students to design and carry out biology related internships, practica, research projects, or field experience on or off campus under the supervision of a faculty member and the guidance of a science mentor. CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR IS NEEDED

HOURS PER WEEK:  1-2 Credits, 3 to 5 hours as follows:
    1 credit = 3 hours
    2 credits = 5 hours

COURSE COMPETENCIES:
It is expected that students who successfully complete this course will:
1. write an acceptable course proposal to include (a/an) :
    a.) Title page
    b.) Introduction
    c.) Methods and Materials
    d.) Description of Final Report
    e.) References
    f.) Resume
    g.) Budget
2. participate in both literary and practical research
3. acquire a biology lab skill
4. collect and analyze data
5. complete a final report
6. exhibit critical thinking and writing in all areas of the project

COURSE CONTENT:
Course content, including approximate time to be spent in each area is dependent on the student's proposal of a specific project and approval by the instructor. The original project proposal will then be used as a guide for subsequent research and the final paper. The independent research project includes completion of a proposal, literary research, a budget, a resume, data collection and analysis, and a final report.

EVALUATION:
Students will be graded on all areas of their project upon completion of all course expectations to include a/n: