Experience in the Life Sciences

1-1.5 units

Earn credit for non-classroom learning in the life sciences in a variety of activities arranged by the student: accompany a WashU Faculty physician on rounds and prepare a paper on an organ system or disease, participate in clinical research or an applied ecological study and report on it, participate in science outreach teaching, etc. Participants must meet regularly with a supervisor and commit at least 160 hours over two semesters. A work plan approved by both the Faculty Mentor and Course Master is required for the application prior to registration. A Semester Summary/Progress report is due on the last day of classes each semester. Does not count toward the Biology major or minor. Credit: 1.5 units per semester, contingent upon completion of two semesters. For more information on registration, please see: https://sites.wustl.edu/bio265/. Students are registered by the department after approval is granted, do not submit override requests for this course.