BIOL 3393 - Scientific Evaluation and Writing

Prerequisites: BIOL 2253 and BIOL 2254, or consent of the instructor if student is in a non-biology science major. In this seminar-format course, students will develop their skills in critically reading, understanding, and evaluating primary research articles through student-led presentations and discussions, and will learn how to write scientific reviews and proposals, presenting their proposal for critical peer-evaluation. Active class participation is mandatory. 3 credits.