The Department of
Biology offers a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors. This degree
requires a research thesis in an area of Biology. The program is
designed to provide superior undergraduate students with opportunities
to carry out original research in preparation for graduate school,
professional training, or a position in an industrial or government
research laboratory.
Students with an overall grade point average of 3.2, plus a
grade point average of 3.4 or above in Biology and supporting science
courses (Chemistry, Math and Physics) are eligible for acceptance into
the program. Applications are to be made to the Honors Thesis Program
Committee during the student's junior year. Depending on the area of
research interest, students are assigned a thesis committee consisting
of a research advisor and one additional faculty member. Research credit
is earned through enrollment in:
Note: A maximum of four Honors credits can be counted as upper
division course credit.
Each project must be evaluated by the Thesis Committee
before submission to the chair for final approval. Honors students are
required to present a departmental seminar on their research. Successful
completion of the Biology Honors Program is recorded on the student's
transcript.
