Department Policies

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Animal Use Policy: Why we use animals in teaching biology.
Citing Scientific Information: How to cite sources in scientific writing.
Effective Scientific Writing: Tips for organizing and structuring effective scientific writing.
Graduate School Information: A FAQ for applying to Master's and Ph.D. programs in Biology.
Honesty in Science: Policies and penalties for academic dishonesty, and tips for avoiding errors.
Petitioning the Department: How to petition the department to alter or waive certain requirements.
Writing a Senior Thesis: Guidelines for proposing and carrying out a year-long senior research thesis.

Students on a recent marine biology field trip to rocky intertidal habitats near Cape Arago.