Biological Communications Biology 3920

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Biological Communications(Biology
3920)
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Course Description 1, Biological
Communications is a technology-based
undergraduate course designed to provide the
student with basic knowledge in formulating and
completing scientific research, and in writing
scientific papers and giving formal oral
presentations in the biological sciences.2.
Participants will exercise skills in both
scientific writing and oral presentation using
information gained in independent research. 3.
Technology-based platform presentation will be
encouraged and written manuscripts will be posted
on student webpages for peer reviews.
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Objectives

• 1. Are to provide the student the tools and
  resources needed to communicate effectively in
  the biological sciences and
• 2. To instill the knowledge needed to
  effectively design and complete scientific
  research, to write a scientific paper, and to
  give presentations.

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Assignments

• Each student is required to design and carry out
  an independent research project following the
  Scientific Method that will generate adequate
  data in support of the presentation of results.

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Student activities include

• 1. class and computer laboratory participation
• 2. writing a Research Proposal
• 3. design and completion of independent research
  based upon the Scientific Method and Hypotheses
  Tests
• 4. scientific Ethics statement
• 5. data processing and interpretations
• 6. Tables, Figures, Graphicspics, and slide
  preparations
• 7. developing a professional Resume

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Student activities include (Contd)

• 8. writing a RFP/RFA
• 9. writing a Progress Report of research
  completed to date
• 10. presenting research results in a formal
  written Scientific Manuscript
• 11. presenting results in a Poster and Platform
  presentation using PC-Proxima projections before
  peers
• 12. use of individually designed Webpage in
  posting course assignments and research
  manuscripts for critical reviews by peers and
• 13. organize copies of assignments in a Portfolio
  and on electronic back-up CD, ZIP for
  submission to instructor.