Benjamin Winslow

The first of a two-semester sequence designed to provide freshmen biology majors and other students with hands on training in scientific thinking & techniques. This course emphasizes hypothesis generation, experimental design, and communication of results through peer-review style written reports. During most class sessions, students learn techniques, and then develop their own hypotheses & design experiments to test in consultation with the lab instructor.
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A broad survey of the field of biology; first of two semester sequence. This course introduces fundamental principles in molecular biology, cellular biology, heredity & genetics, and evolutionary theory. Emphasis is placed on the process of scientific discovery, evidence, and logic that support these principles. Pr-requisite for 200, 300, & 400 level biology courses.
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The second of a two-semester sequence designed to provide freshmen biology majors and other students with hands on training in scientific thinking & techniques. This course emphasizes data analysis through statistical techniques. Emphasis is also placed on presentation of original research through both peer-review style written reports, and through a group poster presentation.
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A broad survey of the field of biology; second of a two semester sequence. This course explores the diversity of living things, examines topics in anatomy & physiology, and introduces the field of ecology. Emphasis is placed on the process of scientific discovery, evidence, and logic that support the concepts associated with these fields. Additional emphasis is placed on the use of biological information in society. Pre-requisite for 200, 300, and 400 level biology courses.
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