Critical study of current topics in biology utilizing the original literature. Students present papers and lead discussion. May be repeated for credit. Course Content Current topics in biology are researched using primary literature. These topics are used to illustrate how research papers are written, submitted to journals, and evaluated.
Specific topics vary from semester to semester.
The scientific method of inquiry How to conduct a literature search. How to prepare a bibliography. The publication process for biological literature. Reading and evaluation of biological literature. Analysis of experimental design.