INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 554

11:554:111 Readings in Biology (1)
For first-year students in the SEBS General Honors Program.
Open only to first-year students in the General Honors Program of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

11:554:196 Honors Seminar I (3)
The topic for each semester addresses current issues from the perspectives of the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Open only to first-year students in the General Honors Program of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

11:554:296 Honors Seminar II (3)
The topic for each semester addresses current issues from the perspectives of the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Open only to sophomores or juniors in the General Honors Program of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

11:554:297,298 Honors Tutorial I,II (1,1)
An independent study project on a topic agreed upon by the student and the cooperating faculty member. Short written report required at the end of each semester.
Open only to sophomore students in the General Honors Program of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

11:554:301 Aresty Research Assist (1.5)
The Aresty Research Assistant (RA) program matches students who are new to research to professors' current research projects for an academic year. Students develop problem-solving skills in research environments, learn to communicate research to diverse audiences, and build confidence in the social environment of research.

11:554:302 Aresty Research Assist (1.5)
The Aresty Research Assistant (RA) program matches students who are new to research to professors' current research projects for an academic year. Students develop problem-solving skills in research environments, learn to communicate research to diverse audiences, and build confidence in the social environment of research.

11:554:347 Environmental Photography (4)
Lecture/laboratory course that emphasizes the development of skills necessary for the production of photographic documents on environmental themes while exposing students to the history and traditions of photographic documentation in science and art. Students are required to provide their own digital camera, preferably with camera raw capability.
Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs.

11:554:391,392 Independent Study (BA,BA)
Individualized research project under the direction of one or more faculty members.

11:554:397,398 Honors Tutorial III,IV (BA,BA)
An independent study project in the student's field of interest, carried out with a cooperating faculty member. Written report required at the end of each semester.
Open only to sophomores or juniors in the General Honors Program of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

11:554:487,488 George H. Cook Scholars Program (3-6,3-6)
A two-semester independent research project, culminating in an oral presentation at a program-wide symposium and a written thesis.
Open only to George H. Cook Scholar candidates.

11:554:491,492 Independent Study (BA,BA)
Individualized research project under the direction of one or more faculty members.

11:554:497, 498 Honors Tutorial V,VI (BA)
Senior-year tutorials (3-6 credits/semester) are taken only by students who, for a variety of reasons, have opted not to undertake The George H. Cook Scholars (senior honors thesis) Program. The Tutorial Advisor should, however, expect the same level of initiative and independence as an honors thesis candidate, but no actual "thesis," "defense" or "committee" is required: Tutorials V and VI are simply independent study projects developed by the student.
Open only to seniors in the General Honors Program of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.