BIOL 4493 - Evaluation of Scientific Literature

Prerequisites: science major with junior or senior standing, plus two of the following courses: BIOL 3308 , BIOL 3311 , BIOL 4461 . In this seminar-format course, the student will be trained to present and critically analyze research papers. In the first part of the semester students will be instructed in critically reading and evaluating primary research articles. In the latter part of the semester the students will present primary research articles from the recent and historical literature and a review topic in a seminar format. Active class participation in seminars is mandatory. 3 credits