BIOL 1190 - Research in Biology

Variable Credits Y

Introduces students to primary research in biology. In consultation with a faculty member, students will develop a plan to investigate a contemporary research question in biology. Under faculty direction, students will gain hands-on experience using equipment, procedures and techniques to collect data in the laboratory or field. Students will be required to analyze primary data and to communicate their results in writing, orally or in poster form. Other requirements to be determined by arrangement, and outlined in a contract with instructor prior to registration. Students may take this class more than once for a maximum of 9 credits.

Major Content Areas
Literature review.

Primary lab or field research - data collection.

Analyze findings.

Communicate findings.

Learning Outcomes
Locate, review, interpret and analyze scientific information.

Demonstrate biology field and/or laboratory skills.

Generate data through primary research.

Evaluate & analyze primary data.

Effectively communicate primary research findings to faculty, peers and/or community.

Demonstrate current standard lab/ field safety practices and procedures.