BIOL 300W - Writing in the Biological Sciences

Units: 3 ; UWR
Project-based course focusing on the development of writing skills for clear and effective communication of complex biological concepts and research proposals to various audiences. Must earn C- or better for UWR credit.

Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: University Writing Requirement
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2 with grade C- or better, completion of BIOL 140A and BIOL 140B with grade C- or better, and completion of 60 units or upper division standing.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Effectively communicate in written format complex biological concepts to various audiences;
Use scholarly resources to locate and evaluate relevant scientific literature in the Biological Sciences;
Apply scientific processes to formulate hypotheses or research questions, design experimental approaches and data analysis to solve complex problems within the Biological Sciences.