Students considering graduate work are encouraged to enroll. Placements are limited. The student develops a question to be explored in depth in an area relevant to Animal Science. Working with a faculty supervisor, the student collects relevant data during a series of experiments conducted over the summer months. Two additional advisors participate in the student's committee. Statistical analysis of data is conducted and the student prepares a thesis based on their results. Each student delivers a presentation in a conference setting at the end of the course. Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hoursRestriction(s): Restricted to students with at least a 70% cumulative average as of January of their third year of the Animal Science degree program. Restricted to students enrolled in the Animal Science degree. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 75 credit units. Permission of the department required. Note: Students with credit for ANBI 492, ANBI 494, or ANSC 492 cannot receive credit for this course.
Students considering graduate work are encouraged to enroll. Placements are limited. The student develops a question to be explored in depth in an area relevant to Animal Science. Working with a faculty supervisor, the student collects relevant data during a series of experiments conducted over the summer months. Two additional advisors participate in the student's committee. Statistical analysis of data is conducted and the student prepares a thesis based on their results. Each student delivers a presentation in a conference setting at the end of the course. Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hoursRestriction(s): Restricted to students with at least a 70% cumulative average as of January of their third year of the Animal Science degree program. Restricted to students enrolled in the Animal Science degree. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 75 credit units. Permission of the department required. Note: Students with credit for ANBI 492, ANBI 494, or ANSC 492 cannot receive credit for this course.
