BIOL4321W

BIOL 4321W - Deconstructing Research: Writing about Biological Research for Non-scientists (2 Cr.) Writing Intensive

CBS Biology Teaching/Learning (10872) TCBS - College of Biological Sciences

BIOL 4321W - Deconstructing Research: Writing about Biological Research for Non-scientists (2 Cr.) Writing Intensive

Course description

Deconstructing Biology Research is designed to help majors in the College of Biological Sciences improve their skills in selecting primary research papers, understanding the experimental approaches taken by the authors of those papers, and evaluating the results and conclusions. Students will then share that knowledge by writing effective deconstructions that explain the research approaches and results for different audiences, including the public at large.

Minimum credits

2

Maximum credits

2

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Discussion

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

Yes

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring