BIOL 2120 — Research Methods in Biology
Introduction to scientific literature, experimental design, and research methods. This course will also address computer and research skills utilized in the biological sciences and related fields. Topics will include effectively searching scientific literature, evaluating primary research articles, the scientific method and experimental design, collecting and analyzing data, scientific writing skills, bioethics and plagiarism, and effective presentation methods.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1111, BIOL 1111L, BIOL 1112, BIOL 1112L, BIOL 2107, BIOL 2107L, BIOL 2108, BIOL 2108L, COMP 1000, ENGL 1101, MATH 1127, MATH 1113