Prerequisites
Concurrent registration in 447:409 (or equivalent college-based Honors Program); By special permission number only.
Course Description
Assists students with their Honors project. Emphasis will be on analysis of research data and writing the discussion. Student will be expected to complete their results and discussion sections of their thesis. Students will also prepare both a fifteen minute platform talk and a much longer talk for their thesis defense. Finally, they will prepare a poster that explains their research to the general public.
Course Syllabi
Course Satisfies Genetics Departmental Learning Goals
- Effectively incorporate critiques from peers and faculty in their revision of written and oral communication.
- Effectively describe their research, using relevant discipline-specific terminology with precision, accuracy & purpose.
- Accurately and effectively present advanced scientific concepts through oral presentations and poster formats.
Course Satisfies SAS Core Learning Goals:
Writing and Communication, Revision (WCr)
Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy
Grades will be based on attendance, participation/presentation, and homework. Since this course requires participation and presentations, attendance is mandatory.
Course Materials
No required textbook
Course Closed?
Registration is by SPN only. This course is only for Genetics majors. Please contact
Faculty
Dr. Gary Heiman
** All information is subject to change at the discretion of the course coordinator.
