Department of Biology
Departmental Honors
Students on Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Spring 2023 requirements BIOL-HON
Requirements
- Independent Research. At least five (5) credit hours over at least two (2) semesters:
- BIOL-X 490 Individual Study
BIOL-X 490 Individual Study
- Credits
- 1–12 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Overall GPA 2.500 or above; and written consent of faculty member supervising research
- Notes
- Must present oral report to complete more than 6 credit hours
- Description
- Involves active, original research, primarily in a laboratory setting, with direction and feedback from a faculty mentor. Includes a formal presentation of the research project.
- Repeatability
- Maximum of 6 credits allowed for summer research. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours in BIOL-L 490 and BIOL-X 490.
- Research Methods & Writing. 1 credit hour:
- BIOL-S 495 Honors Thesis Research
BIOL-S 495 Honors Thesis Research
- Credits
- 1
- Prerequisites
- 3.300 GPA or higher; consent of department; and research involvement
- Notes
- Required for honors notation. Students must complete at least 5 credit hours of BIOL-L 490 plus BIOL-S 495 over a minimum of two semesters or over one semester and one full summer
- Description
- Thesis committee must approve the thesis to receive honors.
- Senior Thesis. Successfully complete and defend a senior thesis based on original research.
- GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Students must have a College GPA of 3.300 or higher to qualify for admission to a Departmental Honors program and to receive Departmental Honors. Units may set a higher College GPA.
- Units establish additional criteria, including admissions procedures, academic performance standards, and whether there are required courses, papers, or projects.
- Students who wish to earn honors in two different units must complete a distinct body of work for each honors notation.
Exceptions to and substitutions for honors requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.