Student Catalog and Handbook 2024-2025

BIOL 2120 Research Methods in Biology

Introduction to scientific literature, experimental design, and research methods. This course will also address computer and research skills utilized in the biological sciences and related fields. Topics will include effectively searching scientific literature, evaluating primary research articles, the scientific method and experimental design, collecting and analyzing data, scientific writing skills, bioethics and plagiarism, and effective presentation methods.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

5

Prerequisite

BIOL 1111 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 1111L with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 1112 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 1112L with a minimum grade of C or BIOL 2107 with a minimum grade of C or BIOL 2107L with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 2108 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL 2108L with a minimum grade of C and COMP 1000 with a minimum grade of C and ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C and MATH 1127 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of C