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

Units: 3.0