May 26, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

BIOL 401R - Course-based Undergraduate Research: Design to Data



With instructors guidance, students conduct a model-based research project, refining their understanding of the process of science, becoming competent in research techniques, quantitative reasoning, data analysis, and communication. Participants maintain a laboratory notebook, discuss primary research articles, speak at group meetings, and give an oral presentation of their research.

Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in the following: BIOL 190A and BIOL 190L (formerly BIOL 196), BIOL 191A and BIOL 191L (formerly BIOL 197), BIOL 351, CHEM 121A and CHEM 121L, CHEM 122A and CHEM 122L,  ENG 102 or ENG 114 or HON 100, and MATH 127 or 128 or 181. Maximum enrollment of 25 students.
Notes: Fulfills the UNLV General Education Natural Science Lecture with Lab Requirement.