First-Year Seminar: Introduction to Problem-based Learning in Biology

BIOLOGY AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 112

In this course, students take responsibility for their own active, inquiry-based learning on biological problems. Instructors will guide small groups of 8-10 students in researching issues of biological importance using primary literature as their principal resource. Learning to read and interpret research articles from scientific literature is emphasized. Topics covered in this class have included: neurological disorders, infectious diseases, CRISPR, cancer, and stem cell therapy among others. Students should have a strong background in general biology. They will be challenged to use critical and creative thinking in both independent and group work. Enrollment limited. Intended for but not limited to prospective biology majors. Prerequisite: high school biology, preferably an Honors or AP class. Course is for first-year, non-transfer students only.
Course Attributes: FA NSM; FYS; BU SCI; AR NSM; AS NSM

Section 01

First-Year Seminar: Introduction to Problem-based Learning in Biology
INSTRUCTOR: Andley, Wang, Celorrio Navarro, Abou-Antoun
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First-Year Seminar: Introduction to Problem-based Learning in Biology
INSTRUCTOR: Thotala, Wang