BIOCH 460 Senior Research Capstone
	Provides an opportunity for the student to develop and conduct a scientific research project on campus or off campus. A minimum of 327 hours of laboratory work is required. Under the direction of a Stevenson or host mentor, each student performs independent and original research that is part of the mentor's ongoing research program. This course emphasizes the honing of speaking and writing skills in the context of scientific inquiry. Restricted to biochemistry majors. Fees: Parking and printing fees may be required. 
 
	
		Prerequisite
	
A grade of C or better in 
BIOCH 327, 
BIOCH 345L, and in a minimum of one upper-level biochemistry, biology or chemistry course; two evaluations by science faculty; and satisfactory completion of the School of the Sciences junior portfolio
 
	
		SEE Certification
	
Writing Intensive
Offered
Fall and Spring