Guidelines for Biology Thesis Credit

1. The College policy is that thesis research be done while in residence (at Bates); we interpret this to include an off-campus field research location of a Bates faculty member.

2. Permission to extend an off-campus research experience into a one- or two-semester thesis may be granted if:

• Arrangements are made in advance of the summer experience including arrangements of who will be the on-campus adviser; a written proposal is expected;
• The student has significant input into the design of the project done off- campus and demonstrates independence in carrying out the work (with a letter to both effects from the off-campus adviser);
• Review occurs in the Fall as to how/if the work should continue as a thesis. This review may include a group of Biology faculty or just a single faculty member;
• Further work will be done at Bates in which the student has significant intellectual input and independent effort, AND
• Any financial remuneration during the summer is in the form of a research stipend, but not an hourly wage or salary;
• The off-campus adviser is willing to continue to support the project financially if needed.

3. Further work on campus may be in the form of laboratory, field, analytical, or library work.