BIOL 4900

Independent Study in Biology

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Course Description

Independent study under the direction of a Biology faculty member for students to read and critically assess primary research papers and current reviews in a focused area of the life sciences. Directed readings and discussions can be used to explore how contemporary topics and research areas can be incorporated into other formal courses. Students will have the opportunity to develop both scientific writing and oral presentation skills.


  • Michael Timko

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    Fall 2020

  • David Kittlesen

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    Spring 2025

  • Keith Kozminski

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    Fall 2025

  • Claire Cronmiller

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    Spring 2018

  • Deborah Roach

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    Spring 2018

  • Barry Condron

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    Fall 2024

  • Ignacio Provencio

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    Spring 2018

  • Mark Kopeny

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    Fall 2019

  • Laura Galloway

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    Spring 2018

  • Paul Adler

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    Spring 2018

  • Janis Antonovics

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    Spring 2018

  • George Bloom

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    Spring 2018

  • Edmund Brodie

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    Spring 2018

  • Christopher Deppmann

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    Spring 2018

  • Robert Grainger

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    Fall 2025

  • Jay Hirsh

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    Spring 2018

  • Masashi Kawasaki

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    Spring 2024

  • Raymond Keller

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    Spring 2018

  • Robert Kretsinger

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    Spring 2016

  • Sarah Kucenas

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    Spring 2018

  • Deforest Mellon

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    Spring 2020

  • Michael Menaker

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    Spring 2018

  • Dorothy Schafer

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    Spring 2021

  • Douglas Taylor

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    Spring 2018

  • W Wormington

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    Spring 2018

  • Martin Wu

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    Spring 2018

  • Fred Diehl

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    Spring 2024

  • Ali Guler

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    Fall 2016

  • Jennifer Guler

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    Spring 2025

  • Faculty Staff

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    Spring 2016

  • Eyleen O'Rourke

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    Fall 2016

  • Jessamyn Manson

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    Spring 2025

  • Amanda Gibson

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  • Ukpong Eyo

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  • Mike Wormington

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    Fall 2025

  • Ann Massey

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    Fall 2025

  • Katja Kasimatis

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    Fall 2025

  • Drew Schield

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