BIO 3352 Research Methods in Biology

Prerequisites: Biology Core (BIO-1410, BIO-1420, BIO-2320, BIO-2441, BIO-2424) and General Chemistry (CHE-1415 and CHE-1416) with a C or higher and any 3000- or 4000- level biology course. Under supervision of biology faculty mentors, students will select a research project, write a literature review and research proposal, conduct preliminary experiments, and write a research report. Research methods and experimental design will be emphasized, including the location and study of articles from the professional literature. One 2-hour lecture period per week. Students must also schedule time for consultation with the supervising faculty member and for 6 hours of library/laboratory work per week.

Credits

3 Credits

Prerequisite

Required: Take Biology Core (Biology 1410, 1420, 2320, 2441, 2424) with a C or higher. Required: Take General Chemistry (Chemistry 1415 and 1416) with a C or higher. Required: Take any 3000- or 4000- level Biology course.

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