Research at Mac
Many Mac campus professors allow undergraduates to work in their lab and conduct their own independent research project. The majority of students choose to enroll in a special topics course such as FAES 313 (3 credits), independent research project course such as LSCI 451 (3 credits), or an honors project (6 credits).
Research courses by major
All majors accept the following courses:
FAES 313 Special Topics 03
(3 credits)
FAES 312 Special Topics 04
(3 credits)
FAES 401 Honors Research Project 1 (6 credits)
FAES 402 Honors Research Project 2 (6 credits)
FAES 200 Internship 1
(3 credits)
FAES 300 Internship 2
(3 credits)
Environmental Biology
FAES 313 Special Topics 03
(3 credits)
ENVB 497 Research Project 1 (3 credits)
ENVB 498 Research Project 2 (3 credits)
Life Sciences
FAES 313 Special Topics 03
(3 credits)
ANSC 455: Special Topics: Animal Science (3 credits)
LSCI 451 Research Project 1 (3 credits)
LSCI 452 Research Project 2 (3 credits)
Agro-Environmental Sciences
FAES 313 Special Topics 03
(3 credits)
AGEC 492 Special Topics in Agricultural Economics 01
(3 credits
There are no courses available for an intensive research project except for the Honors track for majors in agro-environmental sciences, global food security, or agricultural economics.
Now that you've decided to participate in research it is time to find a supervisor
Look for supervisors that share the same interests as you. Research their work through their McGill website. Maybe they were a professor you had in a previous class you enjoyed. If you are still unsure contact them or check out the previous projects conducted by Mac students!
Plant Science
plant science
Animal Science
animal genetics, breeding
Natural Resource Sciences
microbiology, wildlife biology, soil science
Parasitology
parasites