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Biology 499 - Independent Study
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The purpose of Independent Study is to enable a qualified student to enrich his academic program through directed reading or independent research under faculty supervision for college credit. |
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Requirements:
- Successful completion of BIOL 300 OR BIOL 201/201L and 202/202L
- Minimum 2.50 GPA
- Junior or Senior standing in Biology, Environmental Science, or Ornamental Horticulture.
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Plan of Study:
The goals, prerequisites, stages, and grading procedure of the Independent Study are agreed on in writing by the student and the faculty member directing the Independent Study at the time of pre-registration for the term in which the Independent Study is to be carried out. Independent Study is limited to the student’s major or minor field in which he has qualified himself by previous academic training. |
Credit Hours:
The student can take 1 – 3 credit hours with a maximum of 3 hours of Independent Study in a term and a maximum of 6 hours in his total academic program. A maximum of 6 credit hours from any combination of BIOL 492, BIOL 496, and BIOL 499 can be counted toward the biology degree.
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Authorization Form:
1. This form is to be completed in advance of each Independent Study undertaken by a student in the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science. Requirements are detailed on back of the Authorization Form. |
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2. Distribute copies of the Authorization Form and the Plan of Study to:
- One copy must be filed with the department office.
- One copy should be retained by the student.
- One copy should be retained by the supervising professor.
- The original Authorization Form, the Plan of Study, and an Add/Drop Form signed by the supervising professor must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar to enroll in the course.
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