BIO 490 - Investigative Biology Experience (12 cr.)

BIO490 is a full semester research course covering aspects of cellular and molecular biology. The focus of the course will highlight the research interests of the participating faculty. Skills, techniques and instrumentation required for the semester’s research are introduced and covered. Success in research requires the ability to ask the right questions and recognize important information through experimentation. This course embraces the essence of scientific method and fosters acquisition and application of knowledge to problem solving, formation and testing of hypotheses and collection and analysis of results through observation and experimentation. Instruction includes participation of visiting scientists. Open to all science students regardless of major.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101, ENG 101, BIO 305, CHE 112, MAT 161 or BIO 333 and junior level.
General Education Category: Oral Expression
Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
Semester(s) Offered: Spring