BIO 405 Critical Analysis of Scientific Literature

This course is designed to help all students gain confidence in reading and analyzing primary literature, a skill that is necessary for graduate school and many science careers. Students will evaluate the validity of published research and discuss how each study contributes to our understanding of the topic. Students will also practice interpreting data, drawing conclusions and presenting articles to their peers.

  Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is limited to students who have completed at least one 300- or 400- level Biology course.