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This course is only open to students in one of the programs in the Center for Biotechnology Education and may be taken only after the student has completed seven classes toward degree completion (including all core classes). Before enrolling in this class, interested students must (1) identified a study topic, (2) secure a mentor who is familiar with the prospective inquiry, a recognized expert in the field, and has agreed to provide guidance and oversee the project, and (3) submit a proposal to the Center’s program committee (Program Directors and the Center Director) at least one month before the start of the semester in which the student wants to enroll in the course. The study project must be independent of current work-related responsibilities as determined by the project mentor. The goal of the study project is to produce publishable quality data/information. During the semester, students must (1) meet often with the mentor to give updates on progress, (2) periodically interact with a member of the program committee to discuss the project's progress, and (3) submit a written document or file(s) containing the completed work, which must be approved by the program committee and project mentor for the student to receive any credit hours. The study project must be independent of current work-related responsibilities as determined by the project mentor. The goal of the study project is to produce publishable quality data/information. During the semester, students must (1) meet often with the mentor to give updates on progress, (2) periodically interact with a member of the program committee to discuss the project's progress, and (3) submit a written document or file(s) containing the completed work, which must be approved by the program committee and project mentor for the student to receive any credit hours.