Specific problem in some aspect of animal or biological sciences/area of research interest. Students prepare a contract with their faculty sponsor. Can be used for master's students to review literature on the topic chosen for their laboratory research but this requires an oral presentation.

Generally this level is used by upper level undergraduates but can be used by beginning graduate students. All faculty.

We will cover changes in the prevalence of cancer and contemporary diagnostics and treatments. While these have dramatically decreased mortality, cancer continues to claim more than 585,000 lives annually. Therefore, the focus will be on the mechanisms that are corrupted in cancer cells and the differences in vulnerability among tissues, the technologies used to define pathways and lessons learned. Equally important are the strategies being used to exploit the vulnerabilities of tumors for personalized and targeted therapeutics.

The Commonwealth Honors College thesis or project is intended to provide students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members to define and carry out in-depth research or creative endeavors. It provides excellent preparation for students who intend to continue their education through graduate study or begin their professional careers. The student works closely with their 499Y Honors Research sponsor to pursue research on a topic or question of special interest to them in preparation for writing a 499T Honors Thesis or completing a 499P Honors Project.

Honors Thesis expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional research manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all theses: - are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters. - begin with creative inquiry and systematic research. - include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor. - culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

Honors Project expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional project manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all projects: - are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters. - begin with creative inquiry and systematic research. - include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor. - culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

Students may select an internship at any approved site in the following areas of veterinary medicine: large or small animal medicine, biotechnology, exotics or wildlife medicine, diagnostic laboratories, or marine animal medicine. Each internship requires 130 hours of work.

Students may select an internship at any approved site in the following areas of veterinary medicine: large or small animal medicine, biotechnology, exotics or wildlife medicine, diagnostic laboratories, or marine animal medicine. Each internship requires 130 hours of work.

Students may select an internship at any approved site in the following areas of veterinary medicine: large or small animal medicine, biotechnology, exotics or wildlife medicine, diagnostic laboratories, or marine animal medicine. Each internship requires 130 hours of work.