Students will engage in a scientific investigation under the guidance of a research scientist in an academic institution, including Middlesex County College. A Middlesex County Natural Sciences Department administrator or faculty member will monitor the project. The research scientist and the MCC staff member will jointly assess the student's work. The assessment includes a minimum of 180 hours of field study. This course can be used to fulfill the SCI/MAT elective or Biology Elective but not both, for the Science Transfer Biology Program. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to external academic institutions.