This course introduces natural science majors to interdiscipli- nary direct research in biological, physical, geological, ocean and/or environmental sciences and provides an opportunity for students to gain experience with the scientific process through the development of an independent or group (up to 3 students) research project under the direction of a faculty member(s). Student propose, design, conduct, analyze and present scientific research in the course. This course may be repeated once for additional credit for longer term research projects. Projects must be agreed upon with faculty member and must be interdisciplinary in nature. College level reading, writing and math skills are required. or OCB 2000; or PHY 2053 and PHY 2054; or two of the follow- ing: ZOO 1010C, OCE 2001C, EVR 1001C, GLY 2101.