Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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BIOL 2230 - Directed Research in Biology


Credits: 2

This course covers advanced concepts in biology applied to real-life research problems. Under faculty mentorship, students will learn to analyze biological research problems, formulate hypotheses, and use equipment and protocols to gather and analyze data typical to biological research in order to help address ongoing research problems. Specific topics will vary from semester to semester. Students will be expected to present their research orally and in writing. Students may take the class more than once, up to a total of 4 credits. Students must be prepared to spend 4-8 hours/week outside of class on the research project.

Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): Permission of instructor
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: A college level biology course with lab is highly recommended. MATH 0240  with a grade of C or better, or the appropriate score on math placement test. Ability to do college level reading and writing as demonstrated by meeting enrollment requirements for ENGL 1121 



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