MB 608 - Evaluation of Scientific Literature

Prerequisite: undergraduate genetics or molecular biology or biochemistry. This course will introduce the student to the organization, use, and critical evaluation of scientific information. Print and electronic resources will be explored through lectures, class discussion, and written assignments. Sources evaluated will include basic reference works, journal articles, electronic databases, and the variety of information accessible via the World Wide Web. Upon completion of the course, students will have the ability to locate, retrieve, and critically evaluate information sources for further course work and research. In addition, they will be able to write their own scientific proposals.
3 credits