Description
This course will introduce and reinforce the skills necessary to perform biological research including discussions of the scientific method, literature research, reading scientific journal articles, analyzing scientific data, reporting research findings in both written and visual formats, critiquing original research, and science ethics. It will also explore field work opportunities available for students. Each student will be required to present a research proposal and/or locate and prepare all necessary documents for entering an internship, field work, or research opportunity. Prerequisite: Biology major. (1 unit; Spring)