BIOL 201 Biology Orientation

An exposure to literature searches, reading scientific papers, the methods of science, experimental design and analysis, science in society, the biology curriculum, and career opportunities in the biological sciences. Required of all biology majors sophomore year.

Credits

1

Offered

Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Be knowledgeable of career opportunities in biology and the preparation needed for careers
2. Be able to search the scientific literature
3. Be able to identify the organization of and read a scientific paper
4. Understand the process of science and science as a social enterprise, such as peer review
5. Be able to identify errors in scientific reaasoning
6. Be aware of how science is represented and misrepresented in the press and society