Carrie Masiello

Independent research in Rice BioSciences faculty laboratories (sections 2 and above) or other Texas Medical Center laboratories (section 1). Students must have secured a research position prior to applying for BIOS 310. Students spend at least 42 hours in the laboratory for each semester hour of credit (>9h/week for 3 credits). A minimum of 3 credit hours is needed to count toward the BS in Biosciences or to replace one required 300+ level elective lab course for the BA in Biosciences (cannot replace major concentration core labs). Requires a proposal abstract, weekly reports, and a research paper (fall/spring/summer) or a poster presentation (spring/summer for advanced students). Students wishing to perform their research in an off-campus lab must apply online (biosugresearch.rice.edu) at least 3 weeks prior to the start of classes and may not register for fewer than 3 credit hours. Students taking BIOS 310 in the full summer semester must be available to do full-time research for a minimum of 6 weeks or part-time equivalent which should equal to a total of 126 hours working in the lab. It is recommended that summer students spread their hours over 8-10 weeks. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Students are strongly advised to secure research advisors and register for the class well in advance of the start of classes. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Students are strongly advised to secure research advisors and register for the class well in advance of the start of classes. Repeatable for Credit.

Repeatable for Credit.

This course introduces nature-based solutions to climate change, reviewing existing and proposed nature-based solutions and covering the role of nature-based solutions in an overall greenhouse-gas reduction portfolio. Students will build the scientific background to evaluate new proposed nature-based solutions through a series of lectures and case studies, building a strong understanding of the global carbon, nitrogen, and water cycles. Cross-list: EEPS 638.

Advanced activities adapted to the needs of the individual undergraduate student research. Repeatable for Credit.

Activities in Earth, Environmental or Planetary sciences adapted to the needs of individual undergraduate study. Repeatable for Credit.

Advanced work in Earth science adapted to the needs of individual graduate students. Repeatable for Credit.

This course introduces nature-based solutions to climate change, reviewing existing and proposed nature-based solutions and covering the role of nature-based solutions in an overall greenhouse-gas reduction portfolio. Students will build the scientific background to evaluate new proposed nature-based solutions through a series of lectures and case studies, building a strong understanding of the global carbon, nitrogen, and water cycles. Cross-list: EEPS 438. Recommended Prerequisite(s): The equivalent of one semester of Earth surface processes or introduction to climate change at the undergraduate level.

Thesis research. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Students must pass the preliminary exam before taking this course. Repeatable for Credit.

Graduate students will conduct independent research/thesis project under the direction of their advisor. Repeatable for Credit.