Description
Basic research experience is required of all students seeking a degree in biology. The course is designed to help students develop abilities and understanding of scientific inquiry through original, independent research. Each student, with the assistance of a faculty advisor, is expected to identify questions and design methods and procedures to solve scientific problems, using current biological and mathematical investigative techniques. Data collection will be followed by quantitatve logical analysis, revision, argument construction, and effective written and oral comunication of results. Students will defend their constructed arguments for their proposed explanations or models to the Biology Department and /or state, regional, or national audiences. Prerequisites: Bio 114/124 General Biology, BIO 204 Genetics, BIO 314 Biological Techniques, CHM 134/144 College Chemistry, MTH 113/123 College Algebra and Trigonometry, MTH 215 Calculus I.