Students will investigate a problem or issue in Plant Sciences through either a small research project or a literature review and present their findings as a written thesis in association with a research supervisor. Students will be given guidance on hypothesis development, experimental design, research, analysis, writing and presentation of scientific research. Students will report their results in a written thesis and a final presentation. Technical writing and thesis preparation skills will be addressed in a series of modules. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 81 credit units of university level courses towards a BSA.
Students will investigate a problem or issue in Plant Sciences through either a small research project or a literature review and present their findings as a written thesis in association with a research supervisor. Students will be given guidance on hypothesis development, experimental design, research, analysis, writing and presentation of scientific research. Students will report their results in a written thesis and a final presentation. Technical writing and thesis preparation skills will be addressed in a series of modules. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 81 credit units of university level courses towards a BSA.
