Course: Introduction to Biological Research Honors BI-456 (Spring Semester)
Learn current techniques and carry out a research project
Contact: Dr. R. Sullivan (RSullivan@qcc.cuny.edu)

4 credits, co-requisite BI 202
Co-requisites: BI-202 and permission of the instructor.
An introduction to current biological techniques including protein biochemistry, molecular biology and microbiology. Other topics include laboratory safety, scientific literature review, analysis and interpretation of data; written and oral communication of results. Students will be expected to carry out group or independent research projects under the direction of the instructor

Course: Research Lab Internship BI-554 (Winter & Summer Sessions only)
Gain practical experience in a modern research lab
Contact: Dr. R. Subramaniam, M-418, 718-631-6045 (RSubramaniam@qcc.cuny.edu)

90 hours 2 credits
Prerequisite: BI-201 and permission of the instructor. This internship provides an opportunity to learn advanced techniques and gain practical experience working in a modern research laboratory. Students are placed with selected research laboratories for a minimum of 90 hours. Course requirements include submission of a detailed lab notebook and a final report summarizing the activities at the end (exact schedule to be arranged with affiliated lab) of the internship. A final grade will be determined by the internship coordinator based upon the final report, lab notebook, and lab supervisor’s evaluation.