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BIOL 402 - Great Biological Discoveries


Students will read original research articles and critically examine ~25 of the most important biological discoveries of all time. Students will learn the basic skills of a structured approach to critically examine data, develop hypotheses, challenge the interpretation of results, identify valid conclusions, and discuss the significance of conclusions and research. The course will help students understand the origins of different biological fields and develop a “big picture” view of science.

Credits 3
Prerequisites Grade of C or better in each of the following: BIOL 196 , BIOL 197 CHEM 121A CHEM 121L CHEM 122A CHEM 122L  ENG 102  or ENG 114   or HON 100 , and MATH 127  or 128   or 181 , and a 300- or 400-level BIOL class. The maximum number of attempts for  BIOL 402 is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.