Becoming a Scientist

BIOL-UA 995

Succeeding in a scientific career requires intelligence and expertise in the laboratory, but also skills in scientific writing, oral communication, and ethics. Undergraduate biology majors conducting independent laboratory-based research projects read scientific papers and communicate scientific results in both oral and written reports. Topics: inspiring science and scientists, choosing a good scientific problem, defining your scientific strategy (grant writing), giving scientific presentations, scientific ethics, and career paths.

Format: Lecture

Prerequisites: MCB1 (BIOL-UA 21), Permission required

Corequisites: None

Location: New York

Equivalent(s): None

Syllabus

Term(s) offered:

Requirements satisfied:
  • Major: Biology Standard Track
      • Honors
          • Required
  • Major: Ecology Track
      • Honors
          • Required
  • Major: GPH/Biology
      • Honors
          • Required