Seminar in Biology

General

Prefix

BIOL

Course Number

630

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Discussions and presentations on current issues in biology based on weekly seminars and the scientific literature. Seminar topics vary by semester. Students are expected to attend the Department of Biological Sciences seminar series.

Credits

Min

1

Max

1

Repeatable

Yes

Number Of Repeats

6

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Summarize important outcomes from seminars in variable biological disciplines and topics chosen by the instructor.

Outcome

Evaluate methods presented in department seminars.

Outcome

Synthesize information across multiple presentations to summarize the current state of the class topic(s).

Outcome

Evaluate and explain the data and conclusions drawn from primary literature, in relation to seminar topics and topics chosen by the instructor.

Outcome

Create oral presentations in relation to student research, literature reviews, or biological interests.

Dependencies

Programs

BIOL630 is a completion requirement for: