Alvernia University Course Catalog 2015-16

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SCIENCE SCI 305 credits vary Research in BIO/CHE/MAT Research of a select problem following a preliminary investigation under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated. SCI 402 2 credits Seminar Students research a topic, including review of the literature, and then prepare a paper for presentation. SCI 406 3 credits Research I This is the first of two courses in the student research sequence. Students will develop a research project with a faculty member of their choice. This course will focus on a literature review, developing a research plan, conducting experiments, and interpreting results. SCI 407 3 credits Research II This is the second of two courses in the student research sequence. Students will continue to work the research project with the faulty member of their choice from the previous semester; this will include completing any final experiments and wrapping-up their research project. Students will work to formulate conclusions and output their data in a presentable research format. SCI 480 6 credits Internship Student must participate in 200 hours or more of biology-related activities at an off-campus site under the supervision of an internship sponsor. Internships may be procured at any business, academic, government or non-profit agency willing to engage interns in meaningful work or research activities. Prerequisites: junior status and a 2.5 GPA.


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