Description:
An orientation
to, and preparation for a profession in the life sciences. Topic emphasis
includes: History of applied life sciences, the scientific method, literature
sources, information retrieval, presentation of research results, instructional
techniques and technology, and information systems.
References:
Selected
materials placed on reserve in the Grayson Library (305
Price Hall)
Upon
completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Search the
scientific literature effectively using modern information retrieval systems
for life sciences as needed to prepare theses and dissertations, journal
articles, and grant proposals.
- Explain
the basis for and procedures required by Good Laboratory Practices protocols.
- Prepare
the results of research by means of appropritate graphs, figures, illustrations,
photographs, etc., for reporting.
- Write articles
which are acceptable for publication in scientific journals.
- Discuss
elements and techniques regrading good instructional technigues.
- Explain
the responsibilities of professional biologists.
- Be
able to construct and maintain a site on the world-wide
web, including the ability to construct hypermedia documents
and have a working knowledge how the Web and Internet
can be used in biological and environmental science applications.
- Discuss
the history of the land-grant system and development of agricultural (applied)
biology.
- Explain
the functions of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Capture
and process video, 35 mm and digital imagery using micro and macrophotographic
systems.
- Discuss
the procedures involved in grant writing.
- Discuss
intellectual properties.
Schedule:
Explore the
site to see the Lecture and
Lab schedules, Assignments,
and other important information
Grading:
The final course
grade will be based on performance from the following:
| Midterm
Exam |
Lecture
Material |
13% |
| |
|
|
| Assignments: |
Specific
Assignments |
25% |
| |
Class
Journal (Lecture & Lab) |
12% |
| |
|
|
| Portfolios: |
Website
(on-line) portfolio |
|
| |
Hardcopy
portfolio |
20% |
| Total |
|
100% |
