Honors Program in Psychobiology
Requirements and Procedures
To see the complete requirements of the Honors
Program in Psychobiology, go to the University Bulletin, and select Psychobiology from the "Undergraduate Programs by Department."
Psychobiology Honors Application (pdf)
Applications for the Psychobiology Honors Program are also available in the
Psychobiology Office, Science 4, room 230.
Advantages of Doing an Honors Thesis
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Demonstrates to a graduate or professional
program or future employer that you are capable of planning and following
through on a project, bringing it to completion.
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Provides tangible proof of your motivation
and dedication to the field.
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Shows that you understand all dimensions
of the scientific endeavor.
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Provides you with an opportunity to work
closely with a faculty mentor.
Suggested Timetable for Completing an Honors
Thesis
For detailed information on all the items
listed below, please read the sections on Honors Program requirements and
procedures, available online through the link to the University Bulletin
or as an attachment to the Honors Program application.
Junior Year, Spring Semester
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Discuss Honors project with faculty mentor.
Senior Year, Fall Semester
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As soon as possible: Draft proposal
that is acceptable to mentor. (Length and contents of the proposal will
be specified by the faculty mentor.) Put together Honors Committee.
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2 weeks before meeting: Final version
of proposal to committee.
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No later than the last day of classes:
Meeting with members of the committee. Copy of approved proposal signed by the committee and completed application
due to the Psychobiology Program (Science 4, 230).
Senior Year, Spring Semester
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As soon as possible: Draft of thesis
approved by faculty mentor and schedule your defense date & room.
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2 weeks before defense: Copy of draft
to committee.
- No later
than the Friday prior to the last week of classes:
Defense of Honors thesis
- Before the last day of classes: Complete your revisions and turn in the signed copy of your thesis to Science 4, 230.
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