Coursework: 

All RISE Trainees must take: 

• Biology I or Biosciences for non-Majors  

• Two semesters of Honors Research credit (similar to Independent study) in their major (6 credits Total): BIO 4993, CHEM 4993, EGR 4993 (for BME unless BME 4993 is developed), PSY, MATH, PHYS, STATS, or CS

• BIO 4953:  “Research Careers and Professional Skills Development (1 semester of a 3 credit course; counts are upper division Bio elective.)

• University Sponsored Responsible Conduct in Research, Laboratory Safety, and Compliance activities.

In addition, all trainees should complete:

• Statistics or Equivalent

• Upper division courses pertinent to the focus of their laboratory (Biophysics, Biochem, etc)

We believe that these additional courses will enhance MARC U*STAR student preparation for doctoral programs in the biological, chemical, or biologically-oriented computational sciences, without creating an overwhelming burden on students who are already carrying a heavy course load.  Most, if not all, of these courses, will be counted towards the individual student’s degree program. 

Thesis: 

All RISE students are required to complete a COS, COE or Psych Departmental Hononrs with a thesis.  Briefly, this will involve the creation of a manuscript that describes the student's research project.  The format will be identical to that of an Honors Thesis and can also be used for College of Science Honors (for other Colleges, check their requirements).  The thesis is extensively described here.  Receipt of the final stipend check is conditional on submission of the thesis.

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