Writing scientific research papers Faculty-mentored undergraduate research: BIOL 4960R, BIOL 4970R, and BIOL 4980R Find applications to apply for BIOL 49X0R courses in Student Forms. See BIOL 49X0R Course Description and BIOL 49X0R Research Paper Guidelines for additional information. Undergraduate research thesis: BIOL 4990R Find thesis guidelines, applications, an examples in Student Forms. Writing in biology labs Writing in labs for non-majors: BIOL 1103L and BIOL 1104L Major labs with significant scientific writing: BIOL 1107L and BIOL 1108L Writing intensive BIOL courses Animal Behavior, BIOL 3700W Science and Health Writing, BIOL 4200W Scientific Research Writing, BIOL 4300W