PWS 316
Advanced Scientific Writing for Genetics Majors
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Course for the genetics and biotechnology major that focuses on field-specific scientific communication including reading, writing, and presenting.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Experimental Approaches
Learning Outcome
Students can describe a variety of techniques and experimental approaches used by biotechnologists to improve plants, animals, microbes and human health.
Title
Oral Presentation
Learning Outcome
Students can deliver an oral presentation to communicate scientific ideas and experimental approaches to an audience of their peers.
Title
Written Communication
Learning Outcome
Students can produce a written review synthesizing scientific findings related to recent biotechnological advances.
Title
Written Communication
Learning Outcome
Students can write a proposal to secure funding for experimental research related to a specific biological question.
Title
Written Communication
Learning Outcome
Students can write an article for a nonscientific audience to communicate scientific ideas and research results.
