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

Restriction(s): A contract must be approved by the instructor and the department chair by the time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘B’ or better in 2 lecture/laboratory pairs from MSCI 301/MSCI 301L, MSCI 302/MSCI 302L, MSCI 304/MSCI 304L, or MSCI 305/MSCI 305L; or permission of the instructor.
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 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