BIOL 250 Biology Capstone
Course Information
| Course Number | BIOL 250 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Biology Capstone |
| Description | Biology Capstone is a course that is required before completion of an AS degree in Biology. It is a project based course in which students will demonstrate a culmination of the skills developed while at South Central College. The student enrolled in this course will complete a scientific research project and present the findings by writing a research paper and giving a poster presentation. In addition, students may be required to participate in all assessment activities as directed by the instructor and the Biology program. This course should be taken during the last semester before completion of an AS degree in Biology. (Instructor permission) |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 32 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Describe the scientific method.
- Incorporate and apply the scientific method.
- Choose credible resources for research project.
- Communicate scientific research findings in written format.
- Present scientific research findings through poster presentation.
- Engage in academic discourse by means of peer review, classroom discussions, and dialogue during project presentations.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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