BIOL6420 · Biology
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Emphasis is on learning from, and proficiency with, the primary literature. Learn how to read and evaluate scientific literature across areas in contemporary biology. Identify key assumptions and data critical to significance of the work. Articulate both strengths and weaknesses of a published work Application of concepts/methods in written assignments. Gain functional understanding of diverse departmental research areas
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.1 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.6 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.7 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.4 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2025
1 sectionSpring 2024
1 section