MARI 4806

Independent Research I

Lec 01 selected

Students conduct supervised, independent research in Marine Biology. The student and faculty supervisor together develop a course outline, with a proposal for original research and the method of evaluation, including a formal research paper. Outline must be approved by the course coordinator before the student is permitted to register.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Full year 2026 syllabus by Chloé Schmidt. Open the PDF

Grading

Final reportAt least 30% of final grade
Other assessment componentsSet with supervisor; includes at least one mid-term deadline

Course rules

Late final report
The report loses 5% of its grade per day after midnight on the deadline.
Report deadline
Extensions require extreme extenuating circumstances and a supervisor-supported request at least one week beforehand.
Other late work
The supervisor sets policies for missed or late assessment components other than the final report.
Academic integrity
The supervisor sets integrity policies for assessments; the final report must be the student's own work.
Generative AI
AI use for the final report is discouraged; if used, declare it, obtain supervisor approval, and identify assisted sections.

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