ENV 4510 - Senior Honors Thesis (3)

When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
Independent in-depth research and preparation of a thesis on a significant topic in environmental science, directed by a thesis faculty advisor in the environmental science program or in another science/math department within the College of Arts and Sciences. A thesis is presented in writing to the environmental science program honors coordinator along with an oral presentation to faculty. The thesis is to be examined (defended) and approved by both the thesis faculty advisor and by a second reader from a different department. The course grade is determined by the thesis faculty advisor and by the environmental science program honors coordinator.
Prerequisites: ENV 4501; senior standing; a minimum GPA of 3.25 in all ENV and GLY courses; open to environmental science majors only; the approval of the proposed research topic and methods by the environmental science program honors coordinator, and the assignment of a research thesis advisor during the semester prior to enrollment in this course.
This course is required for graduation with honors in environmental science.