Biochemistry 199
BIOC 199 provides an opportunity to receive academic credit for doing supervised written research, such as a literature survey or library individual study project, under the direction of a biochemistry faculty member. This is not a laboratory experience.
Before enrolling, you must identify a Biochemistry faculty member who will supervise your research. Start by reviewing the research interests of the biochemistry faculty.
You and your faculty supervisor must prepare and sign a detailed written Learning Agreement Form, in which learning outcomes, specific activities, and expectations for your work are delineated. The means of evaluation and credit to be awarded (1–5 hours per semester) are also specified in the agreement.
You cannot enroll in Biochemistry 199 before you turn in a completed and signed Learning Agreement Form to 420A Roger Adams Lab (RAL). The agreement must be reviewed and approved by the Associate Head of the Biochemistry Department.
Steps to Follow
- Obtain a BIOC 199 Learning Agreement Form, also available in 420A Roger Adams Lab.
- Meet with biochemistry faculty members to identify a faculty supervisor and literature/library project. After reading the information describing faculty research projects, select three or four potential laboratories. Do not send a blanket e-mail to the entire faculty. If you decide that you no longer wish to meet with someone you've contacted, please let the faculty member know this.
- With the help of your chosen faculty supervisor, complete a detailed Learning Agreement Form. Forms submitted with incomplete information will be returned.
- Submit your signed Learning Agreement to room 420A RAL no later than the first week of class for the semester desired for departmental approval.
Note: The preceding deadline is critical because the deadline to add a semester course in the registration system is the 10th day of class.
- The Biochemistry Department will then authorize you to add BIOC 199 to your schedule in UI-Integrate Self-Service Registration. A signed copy of the Learning Agreement will be sent to both you and your faculty supervisor.
Note: It is your responsibility to request an overload if your registration will exceed 18 hours. Go to room 270 Lincoln Hall to request this approval.