Provides students with an opportunity to conduct original research in plant sciences 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): Completion of 81 credit units toward the B.S.A. with a major in a department-based program and a cumulative average of at least 75%.
Provides students with an opportunity to conduct original research in plant sciences 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): Completion of 81 credit units toward the B.S.A. with a major in a department-based program and a cumulative average of at least 75%.