BIOL 211 - Introduction to Scientific Literature and Discourse

In parallel with the biology department seminar series, this conference course explores current topics in biology through reading and discussion of primary literature. The course is designed to deepen understanding of the many forms of biological inquiry; students will learn to evaluate biology scholarship, pose questions, and participate in scientific discourse.

Unit(s): 0.5
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 and sophomore standing
Instructional Method: Conference
Grading Mode: Credit/no credit only (CR/NC)