Writing Intensive Courses in Biology

 

BIO 302 Genetics Lab 2 SH

Prerequisite: BIO 122, 123
The course will provide experience in conducting genetic crosses and applying statistical methods to the analysis of genetic data. The students will also be exposed to techniques used in the study of DNA. (writing intensive) (offered every Fall)

 

BIO 304 Biology of Plants 4 SH

Prerequisite: BIO 122, 123
Beginning with the laboratory studies of the anatomy and physiology of plants, the course will lead to field studies of plant adaptations to the environment, including a brief survey of major life cycles and an introduction to the techniques and principles of plant taxonomy. (writing intensive) (offered every Spring)

 

BIO 402 Ecological Methods 2 SH

Prerequisite: BIO 122; Co-requisite: BIO 401
A lab and field experience in gathering and analyzing ecological data. Methods of sampling biotic and physical factors of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems will be emphasized. A group project will be conducted all semester. (writing intensive) (offered every Fall)

 

BIO 412 Seminar 3 SH

Discussions, readings, and reports of current research and topics of importance to biologists. (writing intensive) (offered every Spring)