(Restrictions: This course cannot be taken under the S/U option. Departmental permission required. Students cannot be supervised by the same instructor for two 396 Science courses. Open to students in programs offered by the Faculty of Science only.) (Note: Enrolment may be limited. Students are advised to start the application process well before the start of the term and to plan for an alternative course in the case that no suitable project is available. Individual projects will be suggested each term, which may have project-specific prerequisites. Some projects may be accessible to students in other disciplines. See http://www.mcgill.ca/science/ours for more information about available projects and application forms and procedures.). Independent research project with a final written report.

Content:  Independent research project with a final written report.  Note that enrolment may be limited.  Students are advised to start the application process well before the start of the term and to plan for an alternative course in the case that no suitable project is available.  Individual projects will be suggested each term which may have project-specific prerequisites.  Some project may be accessible to students in other disciplines.  See OURS website for more information about available project and application forms and procedures.