SCI 320 WI: Junior Seminar

Junior Seminar This course seeks to develop analysis and writing skills in the context of modern biological and chemical topics. Using journal article discussions and writing assignments, students will examine selected topics in biology and chemistry. The course includes instruction in scientific writing, use of contemporary scientific literature, and library research techniques. Students will write a research proposal that will include the formulation of a hypothesis supported by a literature review and the development of an experimental protocol. (Prerequisites: MATH 207 and 208 or MATH 301 and 302, CHE 103,104, BIOL 233, 234, and junior status; OR permission of the department. Co-requisite: SCI 090) 1 hour lecture