Syllabus

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Course description:

Number and title: BIOL4222, Biology Research Practicum (CRN varies by instructor)

Credit hours: 3.0 semester credit hour

Catalog description: Research experience for students in Biology. Practicum assignments must be approved by the student's major advisor and the Head of the Department of Natural Sciences.

Course co-requisite: None

Course prerequisite(s): BIOL1108/1108L, CHEM2412/2412L, and MATH1231

Computer Requirement: Each Clayton State University student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on Clayton State University's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.

Computer skill prerequisites: You must be able to use Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook Express (including attaching and retrieving files via e-mail), a Web browser (Internet Explorer preferred), and Microsoft Excel

Use of Student Notebook Computers

Students may be required to use their laptop computers in this course depending on the requirements of the research project.

Course objectives

• Students will learn how search for primary literature on a topic of interest.
• Students will learn how to read and analyze peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Students will learn how to collect and analyze data from their research projects.
• Students will learn how to present their data in a written and oral format.
• Students will have a good understanding of background information for their specific project based on material from the primary literature.
• Students will learn to perform and will understand appropriate techniques specific to their specific project.
• Students will master laboratory and/or field safety.
• Students will learn how to set up and keep a scientific notebook.

Specific for project/faculty sponsor

See faculty sponsor to obtain the specific learning objectives for your project.