MSCI 397 Q* Marine Science Senior Thesis Research Methods - 1 to 4 credits

Prerequisite(s): Completion of two marine science core courses with a grade of ‘B’ or better; or permission of the instructor. A contract must be approved by the instructor and the department chair by the time of registration.
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 MSCI 397, MSCI 398, MSCI 399, MSCI 497, MSCI 498, and MSCI 499 may be used for major credit.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer