BIOL 6990 01: Masters Thesis Research < Youngstown State University

BIOL 6990 - Master's Thesis Research

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41154,
Credit hours: 6

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Michael Butcher

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title:Professor of Zoology
Instructor Professional Qualifications:Postdoctoral Fellow (Bone Biomechanics), Clemson University
Ph.D., Zoology (Muscle Biomechanics), University of Calgary/Florida State University
M.S., Biology (Functional Morphology), Wake Forest University
Instructor Office Location:4013 Ward Beecher Science Hall; Laboratory 4011 WBSH
Instructor Office Phone:x2195

Private Instructor Information

Course Description

6990. Master's Thesis Research. Research selected and supervised by departmental advisor and approved by graduate faculty of Biology Department and graduate dean. Prereq.: Acceptance by departmental committee. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. 1-6 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
Optional	No Readings

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

Additional Course Materials

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
8/31	Students meets with instructor to discuss progress
12/7	Student review semester's progress on Thesis

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.

BIOL 6990 01: Masters Thesis Research