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BIOL 469 Seminars in Biology

This course presents current advanced research in environmental science, connecting students to the wealth of the scientific resources available in the Metropolitan State area. By listening, reflecting, and writing, students learn about current research in environmental science and how scientists communicate it to other scientists. This course can, with instructor permission, be taken more than once for credit. Intended for biology majors in their junior or senior year.

Prerequisites

Special information

First day attendance is mandatory.
Note: Enrollment limited to Biology majors only, except by instructor permission. Contact instructor for permission. Grading is Pass/No Credit (S/NC) only.
1 Undergraduate credit

Effective August 23, 2004 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Understand the form and function of university-level scientific research presentations
  • Explain concepts and research findings presented in scientific research seminar presentations
  • Know methods, theories, and results from current research in biology
  • Create written summary of and insightful questions about scientific seminar presentations
  • Create and use college level writing skills to present a structured analysis of the form and content of presentations of current scientific research

Fall 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Seminars in Biology Card, Virginia Books for BIOL-469-01 Fall 2025 Course details for BIOL-469-01 Fall 2025

Spring 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Seminars in Biology Card, Virginia Books for BIOL-469-01 Spring 2026 Course details for BIOL-469-01 Spring 2026