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Course:APBI499/Infobox

2026-10-26T23:00:29Z

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! colspan="2" style="background:#002859; width:200px; color: white; font-weight:normal; font-size:11pt; padding-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0.5em;" | Undergraduate Thesis in Applied Biology
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!scope="row" colspan="2"| [[File:Kathryn - student profile.jpg|200px|center]]
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 499
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| align="right" | Instructor:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact Dan Naidu for more information.
|-
| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
|-
| align="right" |
| style="font-style:italic;" |
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| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
|-
| align="right" | Class Schedule:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
|-
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|*[[:File:APBI 499 Thesis Syllabus.pdf|Syllabus]]
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|*[[:File:APBI 499 Thesis Registration Form.pdf|Registration Form]]
|-
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|[[APBI 499 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
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|}

Course:APBI499

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== Undergraduate Thesis ==

=== *Registration forms and proposals are due one week before start of classes.* ===
{{Course:APBI499/Infobox}}

== '''Course Description''' ==
This course provides a means for individual third (3rd) and fourth (4th) year students to undertake customized projects, strengthen their research skills and to accommodate special research interests that cannot be met through other APBI courses. The course is based on experiential learning. You will work together with your supervisor to develop your research question and proposal, review the literature, and conduct original research. Advanced planning is required and opportunities for conducting projects are limited.

'''Credits:''' Six (6) credits of APBI 499, which are generally undertaken within two semesters

APBI 499 is a required course for students in the Honours program. For APBI students not in the Honours program, APBI 499 counts as a restricted elective towards their degree requirements. Opportunities for conducting projects are limited and admission to this course is not guaranteed for those outside the Honours program.

'''Time commitment''': Approximately 40 hours of work per credit. The expectation is that the work involved will meet or surpass 240 credit hours of study, approximately 8 hours per week if completed in two terms.

'''Guidelines'''
* Work completed in an Undergraduate Thesis must be unique and cannot overlap with a Practicum (i.e. APBI 496, LFS 496), Directed Studies (i.e. APBI 497) or Undergraduate Essay (i.e. APBI 498)
* If the project to be conducted is associated with a summer or part-time, paid or volunteer position held by the student, care must be taken to ensure that any hours of work on the essay are over and above those required by the related position. The supervisor must be satisfied that this requirement has been met
* A minimum of 50% of the work required for the course must be conducted during the session in which the student is enrolled in the course

== '''Application Process''' ==
# Read the [[:File:2019 11 29 APBI 499 Thesis Syllabus.pdf|syllabus]]
# Think of an area of research that interests you and brainstorm research questions
# Find a faculty member (within APBI) that matches your research interests and discuss your research interests with them
# Develop a project proposal summary* (~500 words) in conjunction with your supervisor containing:
#* Thesis goals
#* Learning objectives
#* Work involved and proposed work location
#* Timeline for completion
#* Assessment criteria
# Complete and submit a signed [[:File:APBI 499 Thesis Registration Form.pdf|registration form]] to APBI.Advising@ubc.ca, adhering to the university’s deadlines.
# The APBI Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu will facilitate APBI Director signature and complete the registration.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Your supervisor will require a more in depth thesis proposal and literature review once you are registered in the course.

Please consult the Applied Biology Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu (APBI.Advising@ubc.ca) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

== '''Course Format''' ==
There is no set meeting time for this course. Instead, the work plan is arranged and agreed to by the student and the supervising faculty member. This plan must be set out in the thesis proposal and submitted to the faculty member, external collaborator (if relevant) and APBI undergraduate program advisor within the first two weeks of the term.

A learning schedule and a regular schedule of consultations should be pre-arranged between the supervisor and the student to monitor progress. Target deadlines, established within two weeks of the start of the course, should be set for the completion of various phases of the project to ensure timely completion. Meeting times should form a regular entry on the timetables of both the student and the supervisor.

The following deadlines are suggested:
{| class="wikitable"
!Milestones
!Suggested Timelines for Sept-Apr
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|Submission of project title and name of supervisor to undergraduate advisor
|Sept 15
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|Thesis proposal to supervisor
|Oct 1
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|Literature search/ Experimental Plan Draft
|Oct 31
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|Literature search/ Experimental Plan Final
|Nov 15
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|Thesis progress report to supervisor
|Jan 15
|-
|Experimental/research work completed
|Feb 15
|-
|Submission of thesis draft to supervisor
|Mar 15
|-
|Submission of final thesis copy to supervisor
|Apr 7
|-
|Oral presentation of thesis work
|Apr 10
|}
'''Guidelines:'''
* All elements will be evaluated by the academic supervisor and a secondary marker
* For more details on evaluation and suggested marking schemes, see the [[:File:2019 11 29 APBI 499 Thesis Syllabus.pdf|syllabus]]

== '''Is APBI 499 the Right Course for Me?''' ==
This course may be right for you if:
* You are in the Honours program* (not a pre-requisite for this course)
* You are highly self motivated
* There is an area of research you are interested in that has not been highlighted in your other courses
* You are curious about Graduate Studies
* You would like to learn more about running your own research project
* You have taken APBI 398 - Research Methods (recommended, not required)
<nowiki>*</nowiki>APBI 499 is a required course for students in the Honours program. For APBI students not in the Honours program, APBI 499 counts as a restricted elective towards their degree requirements. Opportunities for conducting projects are limited and admission to this course is not guaranteed for those outside the Honours program.

Read about past [[APBI 499 - Q&A With Past Students|students' experiences]] in their undergraduate thesis.

== '''Further Opportunities''' ==
=== '''Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference''' ===
Although not required, students are encouraged to look into the Annual UBC [http://students.ubc.ca/career/murc Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference] (MURC). MURC is a conference for UBC undergraduate students to showcase their research in front of their fellow UBC students, family, and friends. Researchers may choose one of two formats to showcase their research: presentation or poster.

Any UBC undergraduate student who is participating in, or has completed, their own Faculty-supervised research project can apply to present at MURC. All Faculties and Schools are welcome. For more information, please visit the [https://students.ubc.ca/career/events-workshops/multidisciplinary-undergraduate-research-conference/present-murc Present at MURC] page.

'''Please note that participating in MURC requires the permission of your supervisor'''.

==='''Thesis Submission to cIRcle'''===
Undergraduate LFS students who want to make their completed undergraduate thesis openly available are encouraged to do so through [https://circle.ubc.ca/ cIRcle], the University of British Columbia's digital repository for research and teaching materials. cIRcle was created by the UBC community and its partners to allow open access to anyone on the web, and to properly preserve and archive materials for future generations.

Three elements must be completed to allow an undergrad thesis to be accessed via cIRcle.
# A faculty sponsor (normally the thesis academic supervisor) needs to complete the [https://circle.ubc.ca/submissions/submit-content/submission-approval-form/ Undergraduate Approval Form]. This indicates which student will be submitting content and that the faculty sponsor has deemed it suitable for open access archiving via cIRcle.
# The student will need to complete the [https://circle.ubc.ca/submissions/license-form/ cIRcle license]. It’s best if they cc their faculty sponsor when they complete this form (there’s a field on the form for this).
# The faculty sponsor or student will need to submit a clean copy of the paper to cIRcle via email to [http://mailto:circle.repository@ubc.ca circle.repository@ubc.ca].

[[category:LFS]]

File:APBI 499 Thesis Registration Form.pdf

2026-10-26T22:59:17Z

AshleySabharwal: AshleySabharwal uploaded a new version of File:APBI 499 Thesis Registration Form.pdf

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Course:APBI498/Infobox

2026-10-26T22:58:42Z

AshleySabharwal: Removed year from registration form file name

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! colspan="2" style="background:#002859; width:200px; color: white; font-weight:normal; font-size:11pt; padding-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0.5em;" | Undergraduate Essay
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 498
|-
| align="right" | Instructor:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact Dan Naidu for more information.
|-
| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
|-
| align="right" |
| style="font-style:italic;" |
|-
| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
|-
| align="right" | Class Schedule:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
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|*'''[https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_498_Undergraduate_Essay_Syllabus.pdf Syllabus]'''
|-
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|*'''[[:File:APBI 498 Essay Registration Form.pdf|Registration Form]]'''
|-
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|[[APBI 498 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
|-
|}

Course:APBI498

2026-10-26T22:58:11Z

AshleySabharwal: Removed year from registration form file name

== '''Undergraduate Essay''' ==

=== *Registration forms and proposals are due one week before start of classes. ===
{{Course:APBI498/Infobox}}
Typically APBI 498 does not require in-person activities. This is in line with the LFS restart plan. For more information and to review essay opportunities, please contact the APBI Program Coordinator well in advance (APBI.advising@ubc.ca).

== '''Course Description''' ==
The Undergraduate Essay provides a means for individual students to undertake a customized literature review that will help to develop and strengthen research skills and to accommodate special research interests that cannot be met through other APBI courses. The Undergraduate Essay differs from a directed study or a thesis in that there are no field activities or lab work included in the essay. However, the student may involve an external collaborator to explore a research topic of interest. In this case, the collaborator may provide additional resources and expert input.

'''Credits:''' Three (3) credits of APBI 498, which are generally undertaken within a single semester. However, it is possible to complete the essay over two semesters

'''Time commitment''': Approximately 40 hours of work per credit (eg. a 3-credit essay would require 120 hours, approximately 9 hours per week if completed in one term).

'''Guidelines''':
* Work completed in an Undergraduate Essay must be unique and cannot overlap with a Practicum (i.e. APBI 496, LFS 496), Directed Studies (i.e. APBI 497) or Undergraduate Thesis (i.e. APBI 499)
* If the project to be conducted is associated with a summer or part-time, paid or volunteer position held by the student, care must be taken to ensure that any hours of work on the essay are over and above those required by the related position. The supervisor must be satisfied that this requirement has been met

== '''Application Process''' ==
# Review the [https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_498_Undergraduate_Essay_Winter_2020.pdf course syllabus]
# Think of an area of research that interests you and brainstorm research questions
# Find a faculty member that matches your research interests and discuss your research interests with them
# Develop a project proposal summary* (~1 page) in conjunction with your supervisor
# Complete and submit a signed [[:File:APBI 498 Essay Registration Form.pdf|registration form]] to [Mailto:APBI.advising@ubc.ca Dan Naidu], adhering to the university’s deadlines
# The APBI Program Coordinator (Dan Naidu) will complete the registration in conjunction with LFS Student Services
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Details in the ''Registration'' section of the syllabus

Please consult the Applied Biology Program Coordinator, [mailto:APBI.advising@ubc.ca Dan Naidu] (Room 125 MacMillan) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

== '''Course Format''' ==
There is no set meeting time for this course. Instead, the work plan is arranged and agreed to by the student and the supervising faculty member. This plan must be set out in writing with a copy to the student, faculty member, external collaborator (if relevant) and APBI undergraduate program advisor. The work plan will consist of a defined research question and associated literature review.

A learning schedule and a regular schedule of consultations should be pre-arranged between the supervisor and the student to monitor progress. Target deadlines, established within two weeks of the start of the course, should be set for the completion of various phases of the project to ensure timely completion. Meeting times should form a regular entry on the timetables of both the student and the supervisor.

The final essay will be read, marked and commented upon by the academic supervisor. The supervisor will select a second reader for the essay, for comments before assigning a final mark.

'''Guidelines:'''
* Oral presentation of the final essay is not required. For more details on essay length, format, learning assessments and marking schemes, see the [[:File:ABPI 498 Undergraduate Essay Winter 2020.pdf|syllabus]]
* Marking of the final report must include one other faculty member other than the academic supervisor

== '''Is APBI 498 the Right Course for Me?''' ==
This course may be right for you if:
* You are highly self motivated
* There is an area of research you are interested in that has not been highlighted in your other courses
* You would like to learn more about running your own research project
* You have taken [https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/courseschedule?pname=subjarea&tname=subj-section&dept=APBI&course=398&section=001 APBI 398] - Research Methods (recommended, not required)
Non-LFS and non-APBI students are eligible to enrol in this course. However, they should contact an academic advisor in their home faculty to understand how this course may be applied to their degree prior to registering.

Read about past [[APBI 498 - Q&A With Past Students|student projects and experiences]] in this course.
[[category:LFS]]

File:APBI 498 Essay Registration Form.pdf

2026-10-26T22:57:13Z

AshleySabharwal: AshleySabharwal uploaded a new version of File:APBI 498 Essay Registration Form.pdf

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Course:APBI498/Infobox

2026-10-26T07:23:17Z

AshleySabharwal: Updated 498 infobox form for 2026.

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! colspan="2" style="background:#002859; width:200px; color: white; font-weight:normal; font-size:11pt; padding-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0.5em;" | Undergraduate Essay
|-
!scope="row" colspan="2"|[[File:APBI 498.jpg|thumb]]

|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 498
|-
| align="right" | Instructor:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact Dan Naidu for more information.
|-
| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
|-
| align="right" |
| style="font-style:italic;" |
|-
| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
|-
| align="right" | Class Schedule:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
|-
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|*'''[https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_498_Undergraduate_Essay_Syllabus.pdf Syllabus]'''
|-
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|*'''[[:File:APBI 498 Essay Registration Form Updated 2026.pdf|Registration Form]]'''
|-
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|[[APBI 498 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
|-
|}

Course:APBI498

2026-10-26T07:18:59Z

AshleySabharwal: Updated registration form for 2026.

== '''Undergraduate Essay''' ==

=== *Registration forms and proposals are due one week before start of classes. ===
{{Course:APBI498/Infobox}}
Typically APBI 498 does not require in-person activities. This is in line with the LFS restart plan. For more information and to review essay opportunities, please contact the APBI Program Coordinator well in advance (APBI.advising@ubc.ca).

== '''Course Description''' ==
The Undergraduate Essay provides a means for individual students to undertake a customized literature review that will help to develop and strengthen research skills and to accommodate special research interests that cannot be met through other APBI courses. The Undergraduate Essay differs from a directed study or a thesis in that there are no field activities or lab work included in the essay. However, the student may involve an external collaborator to explore a research topic of interest. In this case, the collaborator may provide additional resources and expert input.

'''Credits:''' Three (3) credits of APBI 498, which are generally undertaken within a single semester. However, it is possible to complete the essay over two semesters

'''Time commitment''': Approximately 40 hours of work per credit (eg. a 3-credit essay would require 120 hours, approximately 9 hours per week if completed in one term).

'''Guidelines''':
* Work completed in an Undergraduate Essay must be unique and cannot overlap with a Practicum (i.e. APBI 496, LFS 496), Directed Studies (i.e. APBI 497) or Undergraduate Thesis (i.e. APBI 499)
* If the project to be conducted is associated with a summer or part-time, paid or volunteer position held by the student, care must be taken to ensure that any hours of work on the essay are over and above those required by the related position. The supervisor must be satisfied that this requirement has been met

== '''Application Process''' ==
# Review the [https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_498_Undergraduate_Essay_Winter_2020.pdf course syllabus]
# Think of an area of research that interests you and brainstorm research questions
# Find a faculty member that matches your research interests and discuss your research interests with them
# Develop a project proposal summary* (~1 page) in conjunction with your supervisor
# Complete and submit a signed [[:File:APBI 498 Essay Registration Form Updated 2026.pdf|registration form]] to [Mailto:APBI.advising@ubc.ca Dan Naidu], adhering to the university’s deadlines
# The APBI Program Coordinator (Dan Naidu) will complete the registration in conjunction with LFS Student Services
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Details in the ''Registration'' section of the syllabus

Please consult the Applied Biology Program Coordinator, [mailto:APBI.advising@ubc.ca Dan Naidu] (Room 125 MacMillan) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

== '''Course Format''' ==
There is no set meeting time for this course. Instead, the work plan is arranged and agreed to by the student and the supervising faculty member. This plan must be set out in writing with a copy to the student, faculty member, external collaborator (if relevant) and APBI undergraduate program advisor. The work plan will consist of a defined research question and associated literature review.

A learning schedule and a regular schedule of consultations should be pre-arranged between the supervisor and the student to monitor progress. Target deadlines, established within two weeks of the start of the course, should be set for the completion of various phases of the project to ensure timely completion. Meeting times should form a regular entry on the timetables of both the student and the supervisor.

The final essay will be read, marked and commented upon by the academic supervisor. The supervisor will select a second reader for the essay, for comments before assigning a final mark.

'''Guidelines:'''
* Oral presentation of the final essay is not required. For more details on essay length, format, learning assessments and marking schemes, see the [[:File:ABPI 498 Undergraduate Essay Winter 2020.pdf|syllabus]]
* Marking of the final report must include one other faculty member other than the academic supervisor

== '''Is APBI 498 the Right Course for Me?''' ==
This course may be right for you if:
* You are highly self motivated
* There is an area of research you are interested in that has not been highlighted in your other courses
* You would like to learn more about running your own research project
* You have taken [https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/courseschedule?pname=subjarea&tname=subj-section&dept=APBI&course=398&section=001 APBI 398] - Research Methods (recommended, not required)
Non-LFS and non-APBI students are eligible to enrol in this course. However, they should contact an academic advisor in their home faculty to understand how this course may be applied to their degree prior to registering.

Read about past [[APBI 498 - Q&A With Past Students|student projects and experiences]] in this course.
[[category:LFS]]

File:APBI 498 Essay Registration Form Updated 2026.pdf

2026-10-26T07:07:06Z

AshleySabharwal: Updated APBI 498 Undergraduate Essay Registration form as of Oct 26th, 2026.

== Summary ==
Updated APBI 498 Undergraduate Essay Registration form as of Oct 26th, 2026.
== Copyright status: ==

== Source: ==

Course:APBI497/Infobox

2026-10-17T06:57:15Z

AshleySabharwal: Updated research based 497 form

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! colspan="2" style="background:#002859; width:200px; color: white; font-weight:normal; font-size:11pt; padding-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0.5em;" | Directed Studies in Applied Biology
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 497
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| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
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| align="right" |
| style="font-style:italic;" |
|-
| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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| align="right" | Class Schedule:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
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|*[[:File:ABPI 497 Directed Studies Syllabus3.pdf|APBI Directed Studies Syllabus]]
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|*[[:File:APBI 497 Directed Studies Registration Form.pdf|Registration Form Research-Based]]
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|[[:File:ABPI 497 Literature Review Registration Form.pdf|*Registration Form Lit Review-Based]]
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|[[APBI 497 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
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Course:APBI497/Infobox

2026-10-17T06:53:34Z

AshleySabharwal: Updated Lit Review registration form link

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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 497
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| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
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| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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| align="right" | Class Schedule:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
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! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
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|*[[:File:ABPI 497 Directed Studies Syllabus3.pdf|APBI Directed Studies Syllabus]]
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|*[[:File:APBI 497 Research Based Form.pdf|Registration Form Research-Based]]
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|[[:File:ABPI 497 Literature Review Registration Form.pdf|*Registration Form Lit Review-Based]]
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|[[APBI 497 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
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Course:APBI497

2026-10-17T06:51:27Z

AshleySabharwal: Updated Lit Review registration form link

{{Course:APBI497/Infobox}}

== '''*Registration forms and proposals are due one week before the 1st day of classes.''' ==
'''Directed Studies in Applied Biology''' which includes majors in Applied Animal Biology and Sustainable Agriculture and Environment.

== '''Course Description''' ==
This course provides a means for individual students to undertake '''customized projects''' that will help to develop and strengthen research skills and to accommodate special research interests that cannot be met through other APBI courses.

'''Credits:''' Two (2) to six (6) credits can be awarded for successful completion of the course APBI 497. The credit level of the course must be determined prior to the start of the course.

'''Time commitment''': Approximately 40 hours of work per credit (e.g. a 3-credit directed studies course would require 120 hours, approximately 9 hours per week if completed in one term). Students are expected to complete the majority of the work within the semester(s) in which they are registered.

'''Guidelines''':
* If the project to be conducted is associated with a summer or part-time, paid or volunteer position held by the student, care must be taken to ensure that any hours of work on the directed studies project are over and above those required by the related position. The supervisor must be satisfied that this requirement has been met
* Work completed in a Directed Studies must be unique and cannot overlap with another Directed Studies, Practicum, Undergraduate Essay or Undergraduate Thesis

== '''Application Process for Research Based Directed Studies''' ==
# Review the [https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_497_Directed_Studies_Syllabus_Winter_2020.pdf course syllabus]
# Think of an area of research that interests you and brainstorm research questions
# Find a faculty member/supervisor that matches your research interests and discuss your research interests with them
# Develop a project proposal summary* (~1 page) in conjunction with your supervisor
# Complete and submit a signed [[:File:APBI 497 Directed Studies Registration Form.pdf|registration form]] to dan.naidu@ubc.ca, adhering to the university’s deadlines
# The APBI Program Coordinator (Dan Naidu) will complete the registration.
# '''DEADLINE: Registration forms and proposals are due one week before start of term.'''
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Details in the ''Registration'' section of the syllabus

== '''Application Process for Literature Review Based Directed Studies''' ==

# Find a faculty member/supervisor
# Complete and submit a signed [[:File:ABPI 497 Literature Review Registration Form.pdf|registration form]] to APBI Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu ([Mailto:dan.naidu@ubc.ca%7Cdan.naidu@ubc.ca Mailto:dan.naidu@ubc.ca]). Complete everything in the registration form except the APBI Directors signature.
# The APBI Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu will complete the registration.

Please consult the Applied Biology Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu (dan.naidu@ubc.ca) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

== '''Course Format''' ==
There is no set / synchronous meeting time for this course. A work plan must be set out in writing with a copy to the student, faculty member, field supervisor(if relevant) and the undergraduate advisor. The work plan will consist of a definable project requiring literature and/or laboratory or field research and a written report.

A regular schedule of consultations should be pre-arranged between the supervisor and the student to monitor progress. The meeting time should form a regular entry on the timetables of both the student and the supervisor. For students enrolled in a 3-credit directed study or for 6-credits/1-term directed study, the following schedule is suggested:
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Milestones'''
|'''Sept - Dec Schedule'''
|'''Jan– April Schedule'''
|-
|Submission of project title and name of supervisor to undergraduate advisor
|September 7
|January 7
|-
|Project proposal
|September 15
|January 15
|-
|Project progress report
|October 30
|February 28
|-
|Research completed
|November 15
|March 15
|-
|Submission of report draft to supervisor
|November 28
|March 30
|-
|Submission of final report copy to supervisor
|December 5
|April 7
|-
|Completion of the oral report*
|December 15
|April 17
|}
'''Guidelines:'''
* *Oral presentation of the final report is not required. For more details on potential learning assessments and marking schemes, see the [https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_497_Directed_Studies_Syllabus_Winter_2020.pdf syllabus]
* Marking of the final report must include one other faculty member other than the academic supervisor

== '''Is APBI 497 the Right Course for Me?''' ==

This course may be right for you if:
* You are highly self motivated
* You would like to learn more about running your own research project or working in a research laboratory
* You are looking to gain hands on experience in your field
* You have taken [https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/courseschedule?pname=subjarea&tname=subj-section&dept=APBI&course=398&section=001 APBI 398] - Research Methods (recommended, not required)
Non-LFS and non-APBI students are eligible to enrol in this course. However, they should contact an academic advisor in their home faculty to understand how this course may be applied to their degree prior to registering.

IMPORTANT: Student holding a Work Learn appointment '''cannot''' be enrolled at the same time in the APBI 497 course assuming that the project for the Work Learn appointment and the APBI 497 course is the same.

Read about past [[APBI 497 - Q&A With Past Students|'''student projects and experiences''']] in this course.

== '''Further Opportunities''' ==

=== '''Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference''' ===
Although not required, students are encouraged to look into the Annual UBC [http://students.ubc.ca/career/murc Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference] (MURC). MURC is a conference for UBC undergraduate students to showcase their research in front of their fellow UBC students, family, and friends. Researchers may choose one of two formats to showcase their research: presentation or poster.

Any UBC undergraduate student who is participating in, or has completed, their own Faculty-supervised research project can apply to present at MURC. All Faculties and Schools are welcome. For more information, please visit the [https://students.ubc.ca/career/events-workshops/multidisciplinary-undergraduate-research-conference/present-murc Present at MURC] page.

'''Please note that participating in MURC requires the permission of your supervisor'''.
[[category:LFS]]

Course:APBI497

2026-10-17T06:49:06Z

AshleySabharwal: Clarified link, may need correction in directing to Dan's actual email

{{Course:APBI497/Infobox}}

== '''*Registration forms and proposals are due one week before the 1st day of classes.''' ==
'''Directed Studies in Applied Biology''' which includes majors in Applied Animal Biology and Sustainable Agriculture and Environment.

== '''Course Description''' ==
This course provides a means for individual students to undertake '''customized projects''' that will help to develop and strengthen research skills and to accommodate special research interests that cannot be met through other APBI courses.

'''Credits:''' Two (2) to six (6) credits can be awarded for successful completion of the course APBI 497. The credit level of the course must be determined prior to the start of the course.

'''Time commitment''': Approximately 40 hours of work per credit (e.g. a 3-credit directed studies course would require 120 hours, approximately 9 hours per week if completed in one term). Students are expected to complete the majority of the work within the semester(s) in which they are registered.

'''Guidelines''':
* If the project to be conducted is associated with a summer or part-time, paid or volunteer position held by the student, care must be taken to ensure that any hours of work on the directed studies project are over and above those required by the related position. The supervisor must be satisfied that this requirement has been met
* Work completed in a Directed Studies must be unique and cannot overlap with another Directed Studies, Practicum, Undergraduate Essay or Undergraduate Thesis

== '''Application Process for Research Based Directed Studies''' ==
# Review the [https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_497_Directed_Studies_Syllabus_Winter_2020.pdf course syllabus]
# Think of an area of research that interests you and brainstorm research questions
# Find a faculty member/supervisor that matches your research interests and discuss your research interests with them
# Develop a project proposal summary* (~1 page) in conjunction with your supervisor
# Complete and submit a signed [[:File:APBI 497 Directed Studies Registration Form.pdf|registration form]] to dan.naidu@ubc.ca, adhering to the university’s deadlines
# The APBI Program Coordinator (Dan Naidu) will complete the registration.
# '''DEADLINE: Registration forms and proposals are due one week before start of term.'''
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Details in the ''Registration'' section of the syllabus

== '''Application Process for Literature Review Based Directed Studies''' ==

# Find a faculty member/supervisor
# Complete and submit a signed registration form to APBI Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu ([[Mailto:dan.naidu@ubc.ca%7Cdan.naidu@ubc.ca Mailto:dan.naidu@ubc.ca]]). Complete everything in the registration form except the APBI Directors signature.
# The APBI Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu will complete the registration.

Please consult the Applied Biology Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu (dan.naidu@ubc.ca) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

== '''Course Format''' ==
There is no set / synchronous meeting time for this course. A work plan must be set out in writing with a copy to the student, faculty member, field supervisor(if relevant) and the undergraduate advisor. The work plan will consist of a definable project requiring literature and/or laboratory or field research and a written report.

A regular schedule of consultations should be pre-arranged between the supervisor and the student to monitor progress. The meeting time should form a regular entry on the timetables of both the student and the supervisor. For students enrolled in a 3-credit directed study or for 6-credits/1-term directed study, the following schedule is suggested:
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Milestones'''
|'''Sept - Dec Schedule'''
|'''Jan– April Schedule'''
|-
|Submission of project title and name of supervisor to undergraduate advisor
|September 7
|January 7
|-
|Project proposal
|September 15
|January 15
|-
|Project progress report
|October 30
|February 28
|-
|Research completed
|November 15
|March 15
|-
|Submission of report draft to supervisor
|November 28
|March 30
|-
|Submission of final report copy to supervisor
|December 5
|April 7
|-
|Completion of the oral report*
|December 15
|April 17
|}
'''Guidelines:'''
* *Oral presentation of the final report is not required. For more details on potential learning assessments and marking schemes, see the [https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_497_Directed_Studies_Syllabus_Winter_2020.pdf syllabus]
* Marking of the final report must include one other faculty member other than the academic supervisor

== '''Is APBI 497 the Right Course for Me?''' ==

This course may be right for you if:
* You are highly self motivated
* You would like to learn more about running your own research project or working in a research laboratory
* You are looking to gain hands on experience in your field
* You have taken [https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/courseschedule?pname=subjarea&tname=subj-section&dept=APBI&course=398&section=001 APBI 398] - Research Methods (recommended, not required)
Non-LFS and non-APBI students are eligible to enrol in this course. However, they should contact an academic advisor in their home faculty to understand how this course may be applied to their degree prior to registering.

IMPORTANT: Student holding a Work Learn appointment '''cannot''' be enrolled at the same time in the APBI 497 course assuming that the project for the Work Learn appointment and the APBI 497 course is the same.

Read about past [[APBI 497 - Q&A With Past Students|'''student projects and experiences''']] in this course.

== '''Further Opportunities''' ==

=== '''Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference''' ===
Although not required, students are encouraged to look into the Annual UBC [http://students.ubc.ca/career/murc Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference] (MURC). MURC is a conference for UBC undergraduate students to showcase their research in front of their fellow UBC students, family, and friends. Researchers may choose one of two formats to showcase their research: presentation or poster.

Any UBC undergraduate student who is participating in, or has completed, their own Faculty-supervised research project can apply to present at MURC. All Faculties and Schools are welcome. For more information, please visit the [https://students.ubc.ca/career/events-workshops/multidisciplinary-undergraduate-research-conference/present-murc Present at MURC] page.

'''Please note that participating in MURC requires the permission of your supervisor'''.
[[category:LFS]]

Course:APBI497

2026-10-17T06:47:27Z

AshleySabharwal: Updated registration form for 2026

{{Course:APBI497/Infobox}}

== '''*Registration forms and proposals are due one week before the 1st day of classes.''' ==
'''Directed Studies in Applied Biology''' which includes majors in Applied Animal Biology and Sustainable Agriculture and Environment.

== '''Course Description''' ==
This course provides a means for individual students to undertake '''customized projects''' that will help to develop and strengthen research skills and to accommodate special research interests that cannot be met through other APBI courses.

'''Credits:''' Two (2) to six (6) credits can be awarded for successful completion of the course APBI 497. The credit level of the course must be determined prior to the start of the course.

'''Time commitment''': Approximately 40 hours of work per credit (e.g. a 3-credit directed studies course would require 120 hours, approximately 9 hours per week if completed in one term). Students are expected to complete the majority of the work within the semester(s) in which they are registered.

'''Guidelines''':
* If the project to be conducted is associated with a summer or part-time, paid or volunteer position held by the student, care must be taken to ensure that any hours of work on the directed studies project are over and above those required by the related position. The supervisor must be satisfied that this requirement has been met
* Work completed in a Directed Studies must be unique and cannot overlap with another Directed Studies, Practicum, Undergraduate Essay or Undergraduate Thesis

== '''Application Process for Research Based Directed Studies''' ==
# Review the [https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_497_Directed_Studies_Syllabus_Winter_2020.pdf course syllabus]
# Think of an area of research that interests you and brainstorm research questions
# Find a faculty member/supervisor that matches your research interests and discuss your research interests with them
# Develop a project proposal summary* (~1 page) in conjunction with your supervisor
# Complete and submit a signed [[:File:APBI 497 Directed Studies Registration Form.pdf|registration form]] to dan.naidu@ubc.ca, adhering to the university’s deadlines
# The APBI Program Coordinator (Dan Naidu) will complete the registration.
# '''DEADLINE: Registration forms and proposals are due one week before start of term.'''
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Details in the ''Registration'' section of the syllabus

== '''Application Process for Literature Review Based Directed Studies''' ==

# Find a faculty member/supervisor
# Complete and submit a signed registration form to APBI Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu ([[Mailto:dan.naidu@ubc.ca|dan.naidu@ubc.ca]]). Complete everything in the registration form except the APBI Directors signature.
# The APBI Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu will complete the registration.

Please consult the Applied Biology Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu (dan.naidu@ubc.ca) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

== '''Course Format''' ==
There is no set / synchronous meeting time for this course. A work plan must be set out in writing with a copy to the student, faculty member, field supervisor(if relevant) and the undergraduate advisor. The work plan will consist of a definable project requiring literature and/or laboratory or field research and a written report.

A regular schedule of consultations should be pre-arranged between the supervisor and the student to monitor progress. The meeting time should form a regular entry on the timetables of both the student and the supervisor. For students enrolled in a 3-credit directed study or for 6-credits/1-term directed study, the following schedule is suggested:
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Milestones'''
|'''Sept - Dec Schedule'''
|'''Jan– April Schedule'''
|-
|Submission of project title and name of supervisor to undergraduate advisor
|September 7
|January 7
|-
|Project proposal
|September 15
|January 15
|-
|Project progress report
|October 30
|February 28
|-
|Research completed
|November 15
|March 15
|-
|Submission of report draft to supervisor
|November 28
|March 30
|-
|Submission of final report copy to supervisor
|December 5
|April 7
|-
|Completion of the oral report*
|December 15
|April 17
|}
'''Guidelines:'''
* *Oral presentation of the final report is not required. For more details on potential learning assessments and marking schemes, see the [https://wiki.ubc.ca/File:ABPI_497_Directed_Studies_Syllabus_Winter_2020.pdf syllabus]
* Marking of the final report must include one other faculty member other than the academic supervisor

== '''Is APBI 497 the Right Course for Me?''' ==

This course may be right for you if:
* You are highly self motivated
* You would like to learn more about running your own research project or working in a research laboratory
* You are looking to gain hands on experience in your field
* You have taken [https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/courseschedule?pname=subjarea&tname=subj-section&dept=APBI&course=398&section=001 APBI 398] - Research Methods (recommended, not required)
Non-LFS and non-APBI students are eligible to enrol in this course. However, they should contact an academic advisor in their home faculty to understand how this course may be applied to their degree prior to registering.

IMPORTANT: Student holding a Work Learn appointment '''cannot''' be enrolled at the same time in the APBI 497 course assuming that the project for the Work Learn appointment and the APBI 497 course is the same.

Read about past [[APBI 497 - Q&A With Past Students|'''student projects and experiences''']] in this course.

== '''Further Opportunities''' ==

=== '''Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference''' ===
Although not required, students are encouraged to look into the Annual UBC [http://students.ubc.ca/career/murc Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference] (MURC). MURC is a conference for UBC undergraduate students to showcase their research in front of their fellow UBC students, family, and friends. Researchers may choose one of two formats to showcase their research: presentation or poster.

Any UBC undergraduate student who is participating in, or has completed, their own Faculty-supervised research project can apply to present at MURC. All Faculties and Schools are welcome. For more information, please visit the [https://students.ubc.ca/career/events-workshops/multidisciplinary-undergraduate-research-conference/present-murc Present at MURC] page.

'''Please note that participating in MURC requires the permission of your supervisor'''.
[[category:LFS]]

File:APBI 497 Directed Studies Registration Form.pdf

2026-10-17T06:46:18Z

AshleySabharwal: AshleySabharwal uploaded a new version of File:APBI 497 Directed Studies Registration Form.pdf

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File:ABPI 497 Literature Review Registration Form.pdf

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[[Category:APBI]]

File:ABPI 497 Literature Review Registration Form.pdf

2026-10-17T06:22:46Z

AshleySabharwal: AshleySabharwal uploaded a new version of File:ABPI 497 Literature Review Registration Form.pdf

Course:APBI499/Infobox

2026-10-17T05:16:09Z

AshleySabharwal: Updated APBI 499 registration form for 2026.

{| align="right" class="infobox"
! colspan="2" style="background:#002859; width:200px; color: white; font-weight:normal; font-size:11pt; padding-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0.5em;" | Undergraduate Thesis in Applied Biology
|-
!scope="row" colspan="2"| [[File:Kathryn - student profile.jpg|200px|center]]
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | APBI 499
|-
| align="right" | Instructor:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact Dan Naidu for more information.
|-
| align="right" | Email:
| style="font-style:italic;" | APBI.advising@ubc.ca
|-
| align="right" |
| style="font-style:italic;" |
|-
| align="right" | Office Hours:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
|-
| align="right" | Class Schedule:
| style="font-style:italic;" | Contact your supervisor to determine
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#7491a3; font-weight:normal; width:200px; color: white; font-size:10pt;" | Important Course Pages
|-
|
|*[[:File:APBI 499 Thesis Syllabus.pdf|Syllabus]]
|-
|
|*[[:File:APBI 499 Thesis Registration Form Updated 2026.pdf|Registration Form]]
|-
|
|[[APBI 499 - Q&A With Past Students|*Project Examples]]
|-
|}

Course:APBI499

2026-10-17T05:14:11Z

AshleySabharwal: Updated APBI 499 registration form for 2026.

== Undergraduate Thesis ==

=== *Registration forms and proposals are due one week before start of classes.* ===
{{Course:APBI499/Infobox}}

== '''Course Description''' ==
This course provides a means for individual third (3rd) and fourth (4th) year students to undertake customized projects, strengthen their research skills and to accommodate special research interests that cannot be met through other APBI courses. The course is based on experiential learning. You will work together with your supervisor to develop your research question and proposal, review the literature, and conduct original research. Advanced planning is required and opportunities for conducting projects are limited.

'''Credits:''' Six (6) credits of APBI 499, which are generally undertaken within two semesters

APBI 499 is a required course for students in the Honours program. For APBI students not in the Honours program, APBI 499 counts as a restricted elective towards their degree requirements. Opportunities for conducting projects are limited and admission to this course is not guaranteed for those outside the Honours program.

'''Time commitment''': Approximately 40 hours of work per credit. The expectation is that the work involved will meet or surpass 240 credit hours of study, approximately 8 hours per week if completed in two terms.

'''Guidelines'''
* Work completed in an Undergraduate Thesis must be unique and cannot overlap with a Practicum (i.e. APBI 496, LFS 496), Directed Studies (i.e. APBI 497) or Undergraduate Essay (i.e. APBI 498)
* If the project to be conducted is associated with a summer or part-time, paid or volunteer position held by the student, care must be taken to ensure that any hours of work on the essay are over and above those required by the related position. The supervisor must be satisfied that this requirement has been met
* A minimum of 50% of the work required for the course must be conducted during the session in which the student is enrolled in the course

== '''Application Process''' ==
# Read the [[:File:2019 11 29 APBI 499 Thesis Syllabus.pdf|syllabus]]
# Think of an area of research that interests you and brainstorm research questions
# Find a faculty member (within APBI) that matches your research interests and discuss your research interests with them
# Develop a project proposal summary* (~500 words) in conjunction with your supervisor containing:
#* Thesis goals
#* Learning objectives
#* Work involved and proposed work location
#* Timeline for completion
#* Assessment criteria
# Complete and submit a signed [[:File:APBI 499 Thesis Registration Form Updated 2026.pdf|registration form]] to APBI.Advising@ubc.ca, adhering to the university’s deadlines.
# The APBI Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu will facilitate APBI Director signature and complete the registration.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Your supervisor will require a more in depth thesis proposal and literature review once you are registered in the course.

Please consult the Applied Biology Program Coordinator, Dan Naidu (APBI.Advising@ubc.ca) with any questions '''well in advance''' of registration deadlines.

== '''Course Format''' ==
There is no set meeting time for this course. Instead, the work plan is arranged and agreed to by the student and the supervising faculty member. This plan must be set out in the thesis proposal and submitted to the faculty member, external collaborator (if relevant) and APBI undergraduate program advisor within the first two weeks of the term.

A learning schedule and a regular schedule of consultations should be pre-arranged between the supervisor and the student to monitor progress. Target deadlines, established within two weeks of the start of the course, should be set for the completion of various phases of the project to ensure timely completion. Meeting times should form a regular entry on the timetables of both the student and the supervisor.

The following deadlines are suggested:
{| class="wikitable"
!Milestones
!Suggested Timelines for Sept-Apr
|-
|Submission of project title and name of supervisor to undergraduate advisor
|Sept 15
|-
|Thesis proposal to supervisor
|Oct 1
|-
|Literature search/ Experimental Plan Draft
|Oct 31
|-
|Literature search/ Experimental Plan Final
|Nov 15
|-
|Thesis progress report to supervisor
|Jan 15
|-
|Experimental/research work completed
|Feb 15
|-
|Submission of thesis draft to supervisor
|Mar 15
|-
|Submission of final thesis copy to supervisor
|Apr 7
|-
|Oral presentation of thesis work
|Apr 10
|}
'''Guidelines:'''
* All elements will be evaluated by the academic supervisor and a secondary marker
* For more details on evaluation and suggested marking schemes, see the [[:File:2019 11 29 APBI 499 Thesis Syllabus.pdf|syllabus]]

== '''Is APBI 499 the Right Course for Me?''' ==
This course may be right for you if:
* You are in the Honours program* (not a pre-requisite for this course)
* You are highly self motivated
* There is an area of research you are interested in that has not been highlighted in your other courses
* You are curious about Graduate Studies
* You would like to learn more about running your own research project
* You have taken APBI 398 - Research Methods (recommended, not required)
<nowiki>*</nowiki>APBI 499 is a required course for students in the Honours program. For APBI students not in the Honours program, APBI 499 counts as a restricted elective towards their degree requirements. Opportunities for conducting projects are limited and admission to this course is not guaranteed for those outside the Honours program.

Read about past [[APBI 499 - Q&A With Past Students|students' experiences]] in their undergraduate thesis.

== '''Further Opportunities''' ==
=== '''Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference''' ===
Although not required, students are encouraged to look into the Annual UBC [http://students.ubc.ca/career/murc Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference] (MURC). MURC is a conference for UBC undergraduate students to showcase their research in front of their fellow UBC students, family, and friends. Researchers may choose one of two formats to showcase their research: presentation or poster.

Any UBC undergraduate student who is participating in, or has completed, their own Faculty-supervised research project can apply to present at MURC. All Faculties and Schools are welcome. For more information, please visit the [https://students.ubc.ca/career/events-workshops/multidisciplinary-undergraduate-research-conference/present-murc Present at MURC] page.

'''Please note that participating in MURC requires the permission of your supervisor'''.

==='''Thesis Submission to cIRcle'''===
Undergraduate LFS students who want to make their completed undergraduate thesis openly available are encouraged to do so through [https://circle.ubc.ca/ cIRcle], the University of British Columbia's digital repository for research and teaching materials. cIRcle was created by the UBC community and its partners to allow open access to anyone on the web, and to properly preserve and archive materials for future generations.

Three elements must be completed to allow an undergrad thesis to be accessed via cIRcle.
# A faculty sponsor (normally the thesis academic supervisor) needs to complete the [https://circle.ubc.ca/submissions/submit-content/submission-approval-form/ Undergraduate Approval Form]. This indicates which student will be submitting content and that the faculty sponsor has deemed it suitable for open access archiving via cIRcle.
# The student will need to complete the [https://circle.ubc.ca/submissions/license-form/ cIRcle license]. It’s best if they cc their faculty sponsor when they complete this form (there’s a field on the form for this).
# The faculty sponsor or student will need to submit a clean copy of the paper to cIRcle via email to [http://mailto:circle.repository@ubc.ca circle.repository@ubc.ca].

[[category:LFS]]

File:APBI 499 Thesis Registration Form Updated 2026.pdf

2026-10-17T05:09:38Z

AshleySabharwal: APBI 499 registration form updated on Oct 16, 2026.

== Summary ==
APBI 499 registration form updated on Oct 16, 2026.
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