SENIOR PROJECT IN BIOLOGY

The Senior Project is a hallmark of a Purchase College education. For both the B.A. and B.S. degrees, the Senior Project is a requirement of the College which allows the student to devote eight credits to an in-depth, original, and creative study over the course of two semesters. Biology students carry out original research in an area of particular interest to them and many join in a faculty sponsor's research. The Senior Project in Biology (BIO 4990) may take the form of a critical review of the life science literature, a laboratory experiment, or a field study, and culminates in a baccalaureate thesis. The project allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to a meaningful research project. Seniors present the results of their research at the Annual Natural Science Student Symposium in April. Results from many Senior Projects have been published in scientific journals and presented at professional conferences; a list of student publications is included on the web.