MSCI 497 Q* Marine Science Senior Thesis - 3 to 6 credits

Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in at least 3 lecture/lab pairs from MSCI 301/MSCI 301L, MSCI 302/MSCI 302L, MSCI 304/MSCI 304L, and MSCI 305/MSCI 305L or permission of the instructor. A contract must be approved by the instructor and the department chair at the time of registration.
Each student plans and executes an original research project with guidance and supervision of a marine science faculty member. Results are presented in written and oral form. Senior thesis is strongly suggested for students intending to pursue graduate studies. 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