This course prepares students for advanced research and graduate studies in Biology. The focus will be on the theory and practice of research in the biological sciences, science communication for different audiences, and professional and practical skills that contribute to success as a graduate student. The course will support students initiating their individual research projects to develop strong research questions, to conduct a literature review, to increase their skill in proposal writing, and to thereby equip them with skills to succeed in their graduate program and beyond. Restriction(s): ): Restricted to MSc and PhD students in BIOL (or permission from instructor if in related discipline (eg. Paleobiology, Toxicology).
This course prepares students for advanced research and graduate studies in Biology. The focus will be on the theory and practice of research in the biological sciences, science communication for different audiences, and professional and practical skills that contribute to success as a graduate student. The course will support students initiating their individual research projects to develop strong research questions, to conduct a literature review, to increase their skill in proposal writing, and to thereby equip them with skills to succeed in their graduate program and beyond. Restriction(s): ): Restricted to MSc and PhD students in BIOL (or permission from instructor if in related discipline (eg. Paleobiology, Toxicology).
