BIO 4980B Senior Thesis

Biology majors will perform individual library thesis projects to meet the senior comprehensive requirement. A research report in scientific format and a formal presentation of the thesis is required. Biology majors will begin the process by asking a scientific question, gathering peer-reviewed published evidence, analyzing the evidence, supporting/rejecting their hypothesis and writing a formal thesis paper. The first draft of the thesis paper is required at the completion of the course. In addition, Biology majors will orally present various components of their thesis during the course.  No P/F.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department chair or instructor.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)

Biology majors will perform individual library thesis projects to meet the senior comprehensive requirement. A research report in scientific format and a formal presentation of the thesis is required. Biology majors will complete the final version of their thesis paper and give a formal presentation of their thesis work at the Nebraska Wesleyan University Research Symposium or at a biology department seminar, or at the discretion of the instructor. No P/F.
Completion of both BIO 4980A and BIO 4980B will allow students to earn both Writing Instructive and Speaking Instructive credit. 
Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair or instructor, and completion of BIO 4980A Senior Thesis (or in some instances, concurrent enrollment in BIO 4980A).
(Normally offered each spring semester.)