BIOL 601B - Foundations of Scientific Communication

Units: 1
This course will focus on the format and conventions of scientific communication in various contexts. The emphasis will be on the iterative process of creating, revising and refining a thesis proposal aided by the critical evaluation of peer writing samples.

Prerequisites: BIOL 601A.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of the format and conventions of scientific communication in a variety of scholarly contexts, including the research proposal, thesis, peer-reviewed publications, and scholarly presentations (posters, talks).
Effectively communicate scientific information including research summaries, and evidence-based conclusions in written, oral, and visual/graphical formats.
Complete a first draft of the thesis proposal to be delivered to the thesis advisor.