BIO 305 - Research Seminar

This course is designed to allow students to assimilate the multiple aspects of independent research in a group setting. There are six primary components of the course: 1) review of primary literature pertinent to the project, 2) presentations by invited experts in the field, 3) discussion of stakeholder perspectives and options for effective communication of data, 4) training and education on new technologies and techniques, 5) student presentations (data presentation and summar will be required) and 6) open discussion and trouble-shooting of individual research projects. The specific research topics addressed will change as the focus of the various research projects changes. This course can be taken multiple times.

Corequisites: Participation in a research project, such as Senior Thesis in Biological Research (BIO 404, BIO 405, BIO 406), an Independent Study research project, or permission of instructor.

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Credits: 1