Biology · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU BIOL 299 — Special Study

1.00 - 3.00 units 5 enrollment options

Individual research experience and interaction with researchers at an introductory level. Projects involve approximately 45 hours of laboratory or fieldwork per unit and a research report. Hours are flexible and arranged between the student and the researcher. Maximum credit four units.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.

  • Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change
Class # Format Status Seats Time Location Professor RateMyProfessors
6953 Sup In person Open 0 / 1 TBA To be Announced Richard Cripps, Patricia Swinford No RateMyProfessor match available

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change
Class # Format Status Seats Time Location Professor RateMyProfessors
6416 Sup In person Open 0 / 1 TBA To be Announced Richard Cripps No RateMyProfessor match available

Summer 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change
Class # Format Status Seats Time Location Professor RateMyProfessors
1645 Sup In person Open 0 / 20 TBA To be Announced Richard Cripps, Patricia Swinford No RateMyProfessor match available
1646 Sup In person Open 0 / 20 TBA To be Announced Richard Cripps, Patricia Swinford No RateMyProfessor match available
1396 Sup In person Open 0 / 20 TBA To be Announced Richard Cripps, Patricia Swinford No RateMyProfessor match available