BIOL 4010 - Research and Technical Writing in Biology (WP)

3 unit(s)

Introduction to bibliographic research, design/interpretation of experiments, statistical testing of results, and preparation of technical reports in biology.

Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1001, ENGL 1002 or ENGL 1005, BIOL 3310 and BIOL 3350 with grades of C- or higher; and junior standing, or consent of instructor (written communication).

Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)

Course Learning Outcomes List
After completing this course, you should be able to:

1. Critically analyze and understand written scientific communications;

2. Identify aspects of writing style, composition, and data presentations that effectively communicate scientific ideas and information;

3. Use bibliographic databases to find published scientific information;

4. Synthesize scientific information from multiple sources and develop novel research questions;

5. Distill a (conventional) scientific paper into an abstract;

6. Write a short scientific review paper;

7. Work effectively with other students (small team) to develop a grant proposal;

8. Present that proposal to the class (using PowerPoint or Keynote); and

9. Prepare an application for a job or graduate/professional school.

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