BIOL240 Seminar in Biology/Biotechnology

Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Biology

  1. Course Number and Title

    BIOL240 Seminar in Biology/Biotechnology

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    2250 minutes

  4. Prerequisites

    BIOL121 (C or better) or BIOL228 (C or better) or permission of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    Offered spring semesters of alternating years.

  6. Catalog Course Description

    This course reviews recent research in the biology/biotechnology fields. Library research skills are emphasized.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. To develop profeciency in library and technological scientific research skills
      2. To develop the ability to evaluate published scientific material for validity and merit
      3. To present one or more seminars to the class on an approved research topic
      4. To develop an appreciation for current research procedures

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. Research Skills and Methods
      2. Evaluation of Scientific Literature
      3. Seminar Presentation and Requirements
      4. Presentation of Student Seminars

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      See course format for departmentally selected textbook.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Topics are presented in multimedia fashion, including traditional lecture style, small group discussions, demonstrations, and computer simulations. Students will utilize similar techniques in their seminar presentations.

Review/Approval Date -3/99; Dept name change, 8/21/2012