Independent Study - Biology Capstone

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Students must conduct two semesters of research (8 credits) with a faculty member in NYU Shanghai Biology or another faculty member approved by the Biology Area Director. One semester of research can be conducted in NYU NY or NYU AD upon approval of Biology Area Director and NYU SH faculty advisor. The students must take the Undergraduate Research Thesis course in Shanghai in the last semester of senior year and prepare a written thesis of the research. The students must submit the research thesis for approval by two NYU Shanghai biology faculty members. Presentation of the thesis work at the NYU Shanghai Undergraduate Research Conference is required. Once a student completes all of the requirements for the honors program, there is a competitive selection process for determining which students receive the Major Honors recognition. Prerequisite: department consent. Fulfillment: Biology Major Electives.