BIOL 2389 - Research Experience (Academic Cooperative)

3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 6 lab hours.

Prerequisites: 3 hours of biological science.
Student must obtain instructor approval prior to registering for this course.
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in the biological sciences/life sciences. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of living organisms and their systems.
Additional Fees: Lab Fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Understand how to design and draft a research proposal. Be able to conduct an independent research project. Understand the principles of data collection. Understand basic data analysis. Be comfortable summarizing data results into a presentation-ready format. Have insight into the practical aspects of a career in biology (lab and/or field biologist) by observation of, and participation in, the day-to-day activities as a research biologist. Be exposed to research techniques, the protocols of scientific research, and the scientific literature. Be able to address ethics, copyright issues, etc. associated with data collection and the presentation of scientific data for meetings and publications.