Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH

Department: Biosciences

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 5

Description: This course is only for Rice students conducting research for the first time. The students will conduct scientific research in the laboratories of the Rice faculty in the areas of Biochemistry & Cell Biology and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. During the five-week course, students will engage in full time research and will be mentored by experienced researchers under the supervision of Rice faculty. Participating students will also receive formal instruction on the basics of scientific research and innovation. Rice students will need a special registration from or ask the faculty member for permission to register. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.