Students identify a faculty mentor and work with them to develop a proposal for a field or laboratory based research project. Class meetings discuss scientific literature access and the development and writing of a research proposal containing sections appropriate for a professional scientific grant or prospectus including research statement and hypothesis, methods, and anticipated results. Students will obtain appropriate safety certifications to facilitate their ability to conduct research at LMU. Professional development topics such as seeking internships, writing resumes, and mock interviews are discussed. Students present their proposal as a written paper and a poster presentation as part of the university SEWS requirement. Pre- or Co-requisite: BIOL 290. Co-requisite: BIOL397X. Fall and Spring.