BIO 250 - Investigative Approaches in Biology

Credits: 4
An investigative laboratory course that emphasizes experimental design, experimental techniques, analysis and interpretation of data, and written and oral presentation. The course consists of multi-week project modules designed to illustrate investigative approaches at different levels of biological organization: molecular/cellular, organismal/physiology, and population/ecosystem. Emphasizes independent and cooperative laboratory/field work and writing and speaking in the sciences. Two 3-hour meetings per week.

  Must be taken on a letter-grade basis.

Prerequisite: BIO 219 , BIO 220 , or BIO 221    

Distribution Requirements: SP.

This course is required for Biology majors and minors.