Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH FOR BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY UNDERGRADUATES

Department: Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 4

Prerequisite(s): BIOS 111 OR BIOC 111 OR BIOS 211 OR BIOC 211

Description: Independent research in Rice BCB faculty laboratories (sections 3 and above) or other Texas Medical Center laboratories (sections 1 & 2). To receive credit for their research, students spend at least 42 hours in the laboratory per hour of credit over the course of the term (summer full term). Requires a proposal abstract, weekly reports, and a final research paper. Students may enroll in summer BIOC 310 for up to 3 credit hours. Students wishing to perform their research in an off-campus lab must contact the BIOC 310 instructor for approval prior to the start of the summer term and may not register for fewer than 3 credit hours. Students may not receive financial compensation for their research during the summer if they are enrolled in the summer offering of BIOC 310. Instructor Permission Required. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Students are strongly advised to secure research advisors and register for the class well in advance of the start of classes. Repeatable for Credit.