MSCI 497 Q* - Marine Science Senior Thesis (3 credits)

(Prereq: completion of the marine science core or permission of the department chair. A contract must be approved by the instructor and the department chair by 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 6 total credit hours of MSCI 398, MSCI 399, MSCI 497, MSCI 498, and MSCI 499 may be used for major credit. F, S, Su.