Marine Science Senior Thesis Research Methods

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Restriction(s): A contract must be approved by the instructor and the department chair by the time of registration. Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘B’ or better in 2 lecture/laboratory pairs from MSCI 301 and MSCI 301L ; MSCI 302 and MSCI 302L ; MSCI 304 and MSCI 304L ; or MSCI 305 and MSCI 305L ; or permission of the instructor. Students develop mastery of basic laboratory, field, and research methods required to conduct their Marine Science Senior Thesis projects under the guidance and supervision of a marine science faculty member. Students develop a thesis proposal for approval by the faculty research mentor during the course. No more than six total credit hours of an independent study, internship, and/or directed undergraduate research, and/or senor thesis may be used for major credit. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer