Bachelor of Science in Biology – Research Option
Overview
This plan enables students to do 9 credit hours of supervised research with a Biology Faculty over multiple semesters.
Details
With Faculty guidance, students write a brief proposal, perform independent, original research, and write a thesis about their work. The thesis is evaluated by two Biology Faculty members. The first 6 credit hours of the research option are taken as BIOL 2699/4699 (research for credit) or BIOL 2698/4698 (research for pay). Students take LCC 4701 (Undergraduate Research Proposal Writing; 1 hr) in their penultimate semester and then take BIOL 4910 (Honors Research Thesis; 3 hr) along with LCC 4702 (Undergraduate Research Thesis Writing; 1 hr) in their final semester. These writing courses can be counted as a Biology electives. The studentÕs research is presented in BIOL 4450 Senior Seminar. Completing this program gives students a ÒResearch OptionÓ designation on their transcripts.
Research Intent Form
Students interested in pursuing the research option should submit the intent form found here: http://undergradresearch.gatech.edu/intentForm/intentForm.php
It should be noted that LCC 4700 is a permit only course and a research proposal must be completed and submitted in the semester prior to taking the course in order to obtain the permit. Due dates vary, see www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu for more information.