Advanced Science – Independent Research (Honors)

An intensive, inquiry-based course in which students pursue advanced, independent scientific research on topics of their own design. Students will engage in the full research process, including literature review, experimental or investigative design, data collection and analysis, and the communication of results through research papers, posters, and/or oral presentations. Throughout the course, students will complete multi-step research assignments and may participate in collaborative or mentored research projects. This course is designed to develop advanced skills in scientific thinking, problem-solving, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and the ethical dissemination of scientific knowledge. It is intended for highly motivated students who are considering pursuing STEM research or related fields at the collegiate level.

Prerequisites: Any Chemistry or Biology Applications course at the Honors level. Departmental permission required. Offered at the Honors level only. The level of research will be equivalent to, if not exceed, what is produced during the course of an SDP. Students will not be able to do a science-specific SDP in the term that they enroll in this course.

• Interests: None
• Grades: 11th, 12th
• Subjects: Science