BIOL 6315 Scientific Communications
Students learn to review, interpret, analyze, present, and write various scientific topics. Students will explore a topic for scientific investigation, formulate testable hypotheses, design controlled experiments, conduct scientific literature searches, interpret the methods and results of primary literature articles, and refine their oral presentation skills. Students will also learn to use proper bibliographic citations, write technical papers, and prepare various documents related to professional development in the biological sciences. This course is required for all graduate students and recommended to take in their first semester.