Course Catalog - 2018-2019

     

BIOC 110 - INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH

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
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This course is only for visiting high school juniors and seniors and undergraduates 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. Visiting high school students and undergraduates must complete visiting student application process. Instructions to do this can be found in the Application Checklist at summer.rice.edu. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.