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Fall 2021
Apr 21, 2025 |
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| BIO 1307 - Scientific Writing |
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This course will introduce students to the special kinds of writing that science demands: lab reports, articles, review articles, and responsibly researched essays for the general public. Emphasis is placed on the sorts of reading and writing that scientists are expected to do. Discussion focuses on the qualities that are acceptable in scientific writing, and the pitfalls that science writers must avoid. Finally, the aim of this course is to develop skills both in critical reading and in prepartion of clear, persuasive scientific writing. Pre-requisites: A grade of C- or better in ENG 1302 and either BIO 1315 or BIO 1314. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Biological Sciences Department Course Attributes: LO: Written Comm |
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