3.00 - 6.00 Credits
(3-6 credits)(Restricted to MCES Majors)(Prereq: A grade of 'B' or better in both lecture and lab for two of these four lecture/lab pairs - MSCI*301/L, MSCI*302/L, MSCI*304/L, MSCI*305/L; or MCES*305/L and MCES*422/L, or permission of instructor. A contract must be approved by the instructor and deparment 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 six total credit hours of an independent study, internship, and/or directed undergraduate research, and/or senior thesis may be used for major credit. F,S,Su
Prerequisite:
Take 2 groups; GROUP: Take MSCI*301 MSCI*301L; Minimum grade B; GROUP: Take MSCI*302 MSCI*302L; Minimum grade B; GROUP: Take MSCI*304 MSCI*304L; Minimum grade B; GROUP: Take MSCI*305(MSCI_305) MSCI*305L(MSCI_305L); Minimum grade B;