In the Molecular Sciences Technician AAS-T program, students who are particularly interested in research are encouraged to take CHEM 272 Undergraduate Research in Chemistry as an elective.
CHEM 272: Undergraduate Research In Chemistry 6 cr.
This course is designed for students to get a head start in the field of fundamental and applied chemistry research by providing knowledge and experience using the scientific method to tackle real-life problems. Topics include developing a question and hypothesis, designing an experiment, collecting data, drawing conclusions from findings, and presenting research. Format includes lecture and laboratory. Fee: $62.00 200-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.
In the Molecular Biosciences BAS program, students spend their final year working on their capstone project from proposal to completion in MBS 480, MBS 481, and MBS 482.
MBS 480: Senior Capstone Proposal 1 cr.
First course in a sequence of three senior level capstone classes. Students will select a research topic, formulate a relevant research question, choose a research mentor, and design a detailed plan to answer their research question. Prerequisites: Permission of the Program Chair of Molecular Biosciences program.
MBS 481: Senior Capstone Project I 4 cr.
Second course in a sequence of three senior level capstone classes. Each student works on her/his research proposal developed during MBS 480, collecting and analyzing data, documenting results and completing approximately half of the project. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.
MBS 482: Senior Capstone Project II 5 cr.
Last course in the capstone project sequence where students complete their research. The project culminates with the preparation of a scientific poster and a seminar to be presented to the students and faculty in the Molecular Biosciences program. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.
C.elegans
MBS students use the model organism C.elegans for conducting research in the labs. For some basic information about this organism, check out the following video posted by Sci-Inspi to YouTube on May 13, 2019.
Last Updated December 27, 2023
