Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2026 
    
2020-2021 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2026 [Archived Catalog]

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BIOL 210 - Introduction to Writing About Biology


Small groups of students will select a topic in biology, compile the relevant literature, develop a written review, and present the paper to an audience of their peers. The course requires both independent and intensive group work on a semester-long project. Participation in this course is intended for students in the second (sophomore) year. To facilitate informed enrollment decisions by students, topical coverage for each section will be announced and advertised in appropriate venues during the first (freshman) year.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOL 107 - Cells, Molecules, and Genes  AND BIOL 104 - Ecology and Evolution of the Organism  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Successful completion of ENG 190 - Writing as Critical Thinking  and Sophomore status.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s):
  • This is a writing-enhanced course.



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