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GEOL 497

Senior Research Project

Catalog2026-2027
Credits1 to 3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeA-
StandardRepeatable up to 6 credits

Overview

Description

Working with a faculty member, design and carry forward an independent research project, and report on the status of that project at the end of the semester.

Units

1 to 3 units

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Restrictions

Prior approval of advisor is required.

Attributes

StandardRepeatable up to 6 credits

Learning Outcomes

  • summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
  • articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze research strategies and results.
  • demonstrate the ability to organize and write a summary of their results for oral or poster presentation at department, regional or national meetings and workshops.
  • summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
  • articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze research strategies and results.
  • demonstrate the ability to organize and write a summary of their results for oral or poster presentation at department, regional or national meetings and workshops.