Dear Honors College students,
Below you will find information on how to coordinate your capstone project
with your major requirements. We have made every effort to keep this
information accurate and up to date. However, you should always discuss your
course choices and schedule with your major advisor to verify that you are on
track to complete all of your major requirements on schedule.
Major name:
Biological Sciences
DUGS Name & Contact Information:
Professor John Leonard
Director of
Undergraduate Studies
Major Advisor Name & Contact
Information:
Vanessa Ricker
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Tricia Stark
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Students working on their Honors
Capstone project can enroll in the following course(s):
|
Course number |
Course Name |
Number of Hours |
Required for major |
Elective in major |
Required to earn Departmental Honors |
When to enroll |
|
BIOS 391 |
Independent Study |
1 |
No |
Yes |
No |
Either semester of capstone |
|
BIOS 399 |
Independent Research |
2 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Either semester of capstone |
Requirements for
Departmental/College/Major honors:
Departmental Distinction is awarded to
students with a minimum 3.70/4.00 GPA in biological sciences courses and to
students with a minimum 3.30/4.00 GPA in biological sciences courses who
successfully complete BIOS 399—Independent Research.
Highest Departmental Distinction is awarded
to students who have a minimum 3.70/4.00 GPA in biological sciences courses and
who successfully complete BIOS 399—Independent Research.