Senior Thesis 

While not required for EEB majors, completing a Senior Thesis is an excellent option for highly motivated students interested in graduate school or research careers. A thesis is typically a year-long commitment and offers the opportunity to work closely with faculty on original research. Students can earn up to 5 units of major credit for completing independent research or a Senior Thesis.

Eligibility & Prerequisites
To enroll in BIOE 195: Senior Thesis, students must first have a Faculty Advisor and complete the prerequisite courses BIOE 183W (2 units) and BIOE 183L (3 units, optional). These courses may be taken concurrently and are designed to prepare you for undergraduate research. 

Senior Thesis Resources (coming soon) 

Steps to Complete a Senior Thesis:

1. Secure a Faculty Advisor who will supervise your project. 

2. Meet with EEB Advising to plan your thesis coursework.

   • BIOE 183W – 2 units

   • BIOE 183L – 3 units (optional)

   • BIOE 195 – 5 units

These courses require you to fill out a Research Contract to receive Enrollment Information. 

3. Write a research proposal with guidance from your faculty sponsor. Your sponsor will mentor you through research design, data collection, analysis, and the writing process.

4. Submit your final thesis and the Thesis Submission Form to EEB Advising (via email) by the end of Week 7 in the quarter you are enrolled in BIOE 195.
   
   

Honors in the Senior Thesis
If your faculty sponsor believes your thesis is worthy of honors, they will arrange for a second faculty reader to review it. If the second reader agrees, EEB Advising will be notified, and “Honors in the Senior Thesis” will be recorded on your official transcript when degree requirements are verified in your graduation quarter.