University of Iowa
Department of Biochemistry
4-403 BSB
Iowa City, IA 52242-1109 USA phone: 877-846-8569
or 319-335-7932
fax: (319) 335-9570
biochem@uiowa.edu

Department of Biochemistry

99:115 Undergraduate Independent Study (arr.)

Independent study with a faculty member in Biochemistry arranged by student and instructor. No prerequisites. May be taken in any year. Consent of instructor required. Class may be arranged as a tutorial or as a commitment to experimental work. Students gain experience in an active biochemistry research lab, learning and performing experiments or researching a topic relevant to the current projects in that lab. This course offers research experience in preparation for meeting the requirements for 99:155. Study is arranged in advance by student and faculty member. Students should expect to commit about 5 hours of lab time for each s.h. of credit in fall or spring; 10 hrs per s.h. in summer. However, this will vary depending on the type of project. It is extremely important for students to discuss expectations with their instructor before embarking on a project. May be repeated for a total of 6 s.h. (does not count as an advanced science elective).

You may indicate your interest in this course by submitting the application for part-time research opportunities.

For distribution of a completed application to faculty, you may drop it off at the Biochemistry Office (4-403 BSB). Also, you might want to consult individually with faculty about your interest in this course.