Pre-dissertation research under faculty supervision where students integrate multidisciplinary knowledge to develop and test civil or environmental engineering research hypotheses.
Thesis work under faculty supervision where students integrate multidisciplinary knowledge to develop and test civil or environmental engineering research hypotheses.
Independent Study in Microbiology involves research work under direct faculty guidance, where students arrange specific projects and credits with their supervisor.
Explores the biochemistry of microbial processes, focusing on the chemical logic, regulatory principles, and interconnected nature of central metabolism and energy generation.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.33 GPA, 60.4% A/AB (n=48 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.36 GPA, 58.3% A/AB (n=36 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.00 GPA, 43.5% A/AB (n=46 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Individual advanced work in Microbiology under faculty guidance, involving identifying research problems, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and communicating results.