411/412 Enrollment and Requirements

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MBE/MSC/GSC/ATM 411 Undergraduate Research provides students with the opportunity to conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. A written summary report is required at the end of the term and reviewed by the Undergraduate Research Committee. (1–3 credits)

If you missed the 411/412 Seminar, the presentation is available here for review.

Research Credit Enrollment Instructions

Complete all steps no later than two business days before the add drop deadline at 5 PM.

  • Meet with your faculty mentor to discuss the proposed project and confirm mentorship for the term.
  • Prepare a one half page project description for this semester. Continuing students working on the same project must re submit the project description and include the prior semester summary.
  • Submit the 411/412 Application Survey. The form automatically notifies your research professor.
  • Your professor must approve the application in Outlook.
  • After approval, a PIN will be sent within three business days by Trina Rosing. If the application is rejected, you will be notified and must revise and resubmit.
  • Use the PIN to enroll yourself in the appropriate section and number of credits.

Important: Failure to complete every step by the stated deadline will prevent enrollment in MSC, MBE, ATM, or GSC 411 for the term.

Questions: Email kmr251@miami.edu.

Requirements and Responsibilities

  • The student and faculty supervisor meet early in the term to confirm scope, milestones, and expectations. At least one check in meeting occurs during the semester.
  • Workload aligns with credits. One credit equals a minimum of three hours per week engaged in research activity throughout the semester. Verify that your enrollment matches your planned hours.
  • A written one to two page research summary is due during the last week of classes each semester you are enrolled in 411 credits. The faculty supervisor grades and signs the report and submits it to the Undergraduate Research Committee. The faculty supervisor submits the final letter grade at the end of the term.
  • Enrollment for additional 411 or 412 credits depends on successfully completing these requirements each semester. Faculty supervisors must meet these expectations to continue offering undergraduate research credits.

Departmental Honors and 412

  • Honors typically requires three credits of 411 and one credit of 412, a minimum GPA of 3.5, a senior thesis approved by a committee of at least three faculty members, and an oral or poster presentation.
  • While writing the thesis in the final semester, students enroll in MSC, MBE, GSC, or ATM 412 and must submit the 411/412 Application Survey to initiate enrollment.
  • 412 receives a letter grade submitted by the faculty supervisor. Completion and approval of the senior thesis are required to receive a grade in 412.
  • See the Departmental Honors website and consult your advisor for full details.

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