Research Thesis in Animal Science
Students considering graduate work are encouraged to enroll. Placements are limited. The student develops a question to be explored in depth in an area relevant to Animal Science. Working with a faculty supervisor, the student collects relevant data during a series of experiments conducted over the summer months. Two additional advisors participate in the student's committee. Statistical analysis of data is conducted and the student prepares a thesis based on their results. Each student delivers a presentation in a conference setting at the end of the course.
Prerequisites & course information
Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours Restriction(s): Restricted to students with at least a 70% cumulative average as of January of their third year of the Animal Science degree program. Restricted to students enrolled in the Animal Science degree. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 75 credit units. Permission of the department required. Note: Students with credit for ANBI 492, ANBI 494, or ANSC 492 cannot receive credit for this course.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027