Students who participate in research as an undergrad have a higher level of success in graduate school and in their careers. For both undergraduate and graduate students, you'll participate in education that combines rigorous class work with the spirit of exploration. With many of options for research minors and concentrations to help you find your niche, you'll be able to create an academic path that fits your interests and advances your goals.
Students who have completed Biology 150, 151, 151L, 153, 153L (Principles of Biology, General Biology I and II with laboratories), MATH 102/102L (College Algebra and Lab), and one year of chemistry with an average grade point of 3.0 in these classes and who have permission from their faculty mentor will be admitted into the research minor.
The student will pick a faculty mentor based on research interests, and the mentor and student together will choose two other faculty to serve on the student's committee. An oral presentation of the research results is required. The faculty mentor will determine the appropriate seminar, colloquium, symposium, or conference for the student's oral presentation.
To include advanced desktop publishing, oral communication, word processing, and general photography techniques.
Statistics - 6 Semester Hours
Any two courses for which the student has the prerequisites.
or MATH 381
or BIOL 328
Supportive Electives - 6 Semester Hours
Courses not required in the major, but courses selected by the committee.
Students who have completed Chemistry 112/112L, 114/114L, Math 102/102L, and at least one semester of General Biology, University Physics, Physical Geology, or Math 123 with a grade point of 3.0 are eligible for admittance to the Research Minor in Chemistry. After obtaining the above credentials, the student may select a faculty mentor under whose guidance a suitable project can be implemented.
The student will pick a faculty mentor based on research interests, and the mentor and student together will choose two other faculty to serve on the student’s committee. An oral presentation of the research results is required. The faculty mentor will determine the appropriate seminar, colloquium, symposium, or conference for the student’s oral presentation.
To include advanced desktop publishing, oral communication, word processing & general photography techniques.
Statistics - 6 Semester Hours
Six hours to be selected from any two of the following courses:
or MATH 381
Supportive Electives - 6 Semester Hours
Courses not required in the major, but courses selected by the committee.
Students who have completed GEOL 201/L, GEOL 203/L, CHEM 112/L, CHEM 114/L or PHYS 211/L, PHYS 213/L, MATH 102, MATH 123/L, and one of the following courses: GEOL 340, GEOL 350, GEOL 360, GEOL 370 with a grade point of 3.0 and have permission from their faculty, may be admitted into the research minor. Students meeting the 3.0 grade point standard for the entry-level courses may then enter the minor with permission from their faculty mentor.
The student will pick a faculty mentor based on research interests, and the mentor and student together will choose two other faculty to serve on the student’s committee. An oral presentation of the research results is required. The faculty mentor will determine the appropriate seminar, colloquium, symposium, or conference for the student’s oral presentation.
To include advanced desktop publishing, oral communication, word processing & general photography techniques.
Restricted Electives - Statistics
Supportive Electives - 6 Semester Hours
Electives include any upper-division course in Math, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, or Biology approved by the faculty mentor.
Students must also present their research in a public forum. This could include presentation of a seminar, oral or poster presentation at a research meeting, publication of research, or any other forum approved by the student’s research committee.
This minor will be offered primarily to History majors. Student who have completed 15 hours of their required major with a an average grade point of 3.0 in their history classes, and who have permission from their faculty mentor, will be admitted into the research minor.
The student will pick a faculty mentor based on research interests, and the mentor and student together will choose two other faculty to serve on the student’s committee. An oral presentation of the research results is required. The faculty mentor will determine the appropriate seminar, colloquium, symposium, or conference for the student’s oral presentation.
To include advanced desktop publishing, oral communication, word processing & general photography techniques.
Restricted Electives - Foreign Language
Supportive Electives - 6 Semester Hours
The committee and student will choose two courses from the following:
Students who have completed at least 17 semester hours of the Required Core for the Mathematics Major with an average grade point of 3.0 and who have permission from their faculty mentor will be admitted into the Research minor. A student who does not pursue a Mathematics major but wishes to obtain a minor in research with a mathematics emphasis must complete the Required Core of the Mathematics major.
The student will pick a faculty mentor based on research interests, and the mentor and student together will choose two other faculty to serve on the student’s committee. An oral presentation of the research results is required. The faculty mentor will determine the appropriate seminar, colloquium, symposium, or conference for the student’s oral presentation.
No more than three semester hours per semester. Work will be entirely with the faculty mentor.
Take one of the following courses:
Supportive Electives - 6 Semester Hours
Courses must have the approval of the student’s research committee and the School Chair or College Dean.
MATH 300/400 content course(s) in addition to any course(s) used for Math or Math-Teaching major.
Students who have completed University Physics 211, 211L, 213, 213L, and Calculus 123, 123L, 125 125L with an average grade point of 3.0 in these classes and who have permission from their faculty mentor will be admitted into the research minor.
The student will pick a faculty mentor based on research interests, and the mentor and student together will choose two other faculty to serve on the student’s committee. An oral presentation of the research results is required. The faculty mentor will determine the appropriate seminar, colloquium, symposium, or conference for the student’s oral presentation.
To include advanced desktop publishing, oral communication, word processing & general photography techniques.
Restricted Electives - 12 semester hours
Twelve semester hours of electives not from the major, but supportive courses selected by the committee. Since there is no Physics major in the curriculum, it is anticipated students majoring in mathematics, chemistry, environmental physical science, or biology may select this minor.
The student will pick a faculty mentor based on research interests, and the mentor and student together will choose two other faculty to serve on the student’s committee. An oral presentation of the research results is required. The faculty mentor will determine the appropriate seminar, colloquium, symposium, or conference for the student’s oral presentation.
To include advanced desktop publishing, oral communication, word processing & general photography techniques.
Restricted Electives
Supportive Electives - 6 Semester Hours
Courses not required in the Psychology major & approved by the committee.
Students who have completed Sociology 100 and 150 (Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems), Math 102 (College Algebra) with an average grade point of 3.0 in these classes and who have permission from their faculty mentor will be admitted into the research minor.
The student will pick a faculty mentor based on research interests, and the mentor and student together will choose two other faculty to serve on the student’s committee. An oral presentation of the research results is required. The faculty mentor will determine the appropriate seminar, colloquium, symposium, or conference for the student’s oral presentation.
To include advanced desktop publishing, oral communication, word processing & general photography techniques.
Restricted Electives - Statistics
Supportive Electives - 6 Semester Hours
Six semester hours of supportive courses not in the major, but courses selected by the committee. These courses are already in place.
Students who have completed Math 102, BIOL 103, 104, CHEM 106,107, and PE 250, 251; and completed one class from the following list: BIOL 101, 102, or CHEM 107, 109, or PHYS 111, 112, or PSYC 233 with an average grade point of 3.0; and who have permission from the faculty mentor will be admitted into the research minor.
The student will pick a faculty mentor based on research interests, and the mentor and student together will choose two other faculty to serve on the student’s committee. An oral presentation of the research results is required. The faculty mentor will determine the appropriate seminar, colloquium, symposium, or conference for the student’s oral presentation.
To include advanced desktop publishing, oral communication, word processing & general photography techniques.
Restricted Electives - 12 semester hours
Take one emphasis:
Exercise Physiology Emphasis
Courses not required for the major, but supportive courses selected by the committee (9).
Sport Psychology Emphasis
Courses not required for the major, but supportive courses selected by the committee (10).
Biomechanics Emphasis
Courses not required for the major, but supportive courses selected by the committee.
Students who have completed MATH 225 and MATH 481 with an average grade point of 3.0 in these classes and who have permission from their faculty mentor will be admitted into the Research Minor.
The student will pick a faculty mentor based on research interests, and the mentor and student together will choose two other faculty to serve on the student’s committee. An oral presentation of the research results is required. The faculty mentor will determine the appropriate seminar, colloquium, symposium, or conference for the student’s oral presentation.
To include advanced desktop publishing, oral communication, word processing & general photography techniques.
Restricted Electives - Statistics
Supportive Electives - 6 Semester Hours
6 semester hours selected by the committee.