BIO-117L - Lab: Research Methods in Biology

1 credits

In this course students will demonstrate the ability to conduct basic biological data collection related to an open-ended research question they have developed themselves. The lab portion of the course will focus on two key aspects of the scientific enterprise: 1. The development by students of the appropriate basic skills to effectively use the research methods and equipment necessary to gather their data and 2. The development of the skills necessary to gather, record, and analyze scientific data. In addition students will learn to appropriately document all aspects of the design and execution of their research.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 101L or BIO 102L

Corequisite(s): BIO 117

Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.