20260309 - Update course registration guidance

lab-manual.qmd

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 ## Regular Credit {#sec-regularCredit}
 
-Students who wish to receive credit for time spent in the lab may register for "`PSY:3994:01IND – Research Practicum in Psychology`", "[`HONR:3994:01IND – Honors Research Practicum`](#sec-honorsCredit)", or "`URES:3992`".
-Generally, students enroll in "`PSY:3994`" or, if they want [Honors credit](#sec-honorsCredit), "[`HONR:3994`](#sec-honorsCredit)".
+Students who wish to receive credit for time spent in the lab may register for credit. 
 
-`URES:3992` is 0-hour and has no tuition or fees associated.
+"`PSY:3994:01IND – Research Practicum in Psychology`" 
+- Small-group participation in faculty research projects; literature review, study planning, data collection, analysis, interpretation, write-up.
+- *Recommended for students' first two semesters in lab (except summer semester).* 
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+"`PSY:3995:01IND – Advanced Research Practicum in Psychology`"
+- Individual participation in faculty research projects; significant reading and writing. Requirements: two semesters of PSY:3994 or HONR:3994. 
+- *Recommended for students after completing their first two semesters in lab.*
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+"`PSY:3999:01IND – Independent Research in Neuroscience`"
+- Independent scientific research related to the field of neuroscience.
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+"[`HONR:3994:01IND – Honors Research Practicum`](#sec-honorsCredit)"
+- Individual research performed in conjunction with a faculty member's research.
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+"[`PSY:4990:01IND – Honors Thesis Research`](#sec-honorsCredit)"
+- Supervised original project; leads to written thesis, oral defense.
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+"`URES:3992 – Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects`"
+- A 0-hour and has no tuition or fees associated.
 It is recommended to enroll in `URES:3992` when you cannot take credit-bearing courses (e.g., if you are getting paid, if you do not have the ability to maintain a regular schedule, etc.).
-`URES:3992` is also useful for students in the summer so you do not have to pay the tuition and fees (which you will have to pay if you take a credit-bearing course).
+`URES:3992` is also useful for students in the **summer** so you do not have to pay the tuition and fees (which you will have to pay if you take a credit-bearing course).
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+Generally, students enroll in "`PSY:3994`" or, if they want [Honors credit](#sec-honorsCredit), "[`HONR:3994`](#sec-honorsCredit)". After two semesters in the lab, students are able to register for "`PSY:3995`".
 
 Keep in mind that some courses differ in the way that they are graded.
 
-- Students receive a letter grade (see the section on [Honors Credit](#sec-honorsCredit)) for `PSY:4990` and `HONR:3994`.
-- Students receive a Pass/Fail grade for `PSY:3994`.
+- Students receive a **letter grade** (see the section on [Honors Credit](#sec-honorsCredit)) for `PSY:4990`, `HONR:3994`, `PSY:3995`, and `PSY:3999`. 
+- Students receive a **Pass/Fail grade** for `PSY:3994`.
 
 There are several advantages to registering for course credit:
 
 - Your participation in lab will be included on your transcript, which can look good when you apply to graduate/professional school and jobs
 - If you meet the hours and expectations, it can also help your GPA
 - The 10 hours per week you spend in lab will be accounted for in your course schedule
 
+Important note on registering for Pass/Fail credit:
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+- A maximum of 15 P ("Pass") credits is accepted toward your bachelor's degree.
+- We recommend consulting with your advisor when deciding to register for Pass/Fail credit or a letter grade, and regarding which course designation to register for.
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 ![PSY:3994 Step 1](images/psy3994_1.png)
 ![PSY:3994 Step 2](images/psy3994_2.png)