MBS 481 - Senior Capstone Project I

4 CR

Second course in a sequence of three senior level capstone classes. Each student works on her/his research proposal developed during MBS 480, collecting and analyzing data, documenting results and completing approximately half of the project.

Prerequisite(s): MBS 455 and MBS 480 with a C+ or higher, or permission of the Program Chair of Molecular Biosciences.

Course Outcomes

Apply the scientific method to obtain the answer to a relevant research question
Demonstrate thorough understanding of the main topic of the research project
Comply with ethical principles throughout the execution, documentation and analysis of the experiments
Develop oral communication skills by way of the interactions with the mentor and others that might be involved in the project
Document the cost of the materials used in the research and stay within the planned budget

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