BIO 5081 - Special Topics in Biology

Credits: 4

An investigation of a selected topic of interest in biology, with an emphasis on reading and discussion of the primary scientific literature. Students will learn to critically read the current literature in biology, to analyze and interpret data and to present their analyses of these works to the seminar group. Library reference work and practice in the preparation of written reports will be included.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.