This methods course is designed to develop scientific inquiry and physical laboratory skills to ensure students are ready for their Science Capstone Experience. The course is taught in three project based research modules so that students will develop the proficiencies needed in several science topics and techniques in molecular biology, bioengineering, bacteriology, biochemistry, etc. This course fulfills the needs of many disciplines within the sciences, teaching students general library literacy in finding and interpreting peer reviewed scientific journals that can be applied to making summaries and predictions regarding the topic of interest. Students will be encouraged to compare and contrast merits of various techniques and analyses methods. In the laboratory, students will reinforce and enhance their knowledge with hands-on experience with these new techniques learning and following all appropriate safety procedures (Good Laboratory Practices).
Prerequisites
BIOL107N and CHEM131N
Co-Requisite Courses