Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Traditional Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Traditional Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CHM 475 - Scientific Analysis and Writing I (WI) (2 semester hours)

Semester Hours: 2
(Writing Intensive)
A directed investigation of selected topics in chemistry and biochemistry focusing on the comprehension and analysis of primary literature. Students will learn how to break down and critically evaluate scientific research articles on topics selected by the instructor. Class discussion and debate will be used to highlight how data can be interpreted in multiple ways, how statistics can be misleading, and the importance of the peer review process.

Pre-requisites: CHM 203 - Organic Chemistry: Short Course , GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research , and three semester hours of (BIOC) biochemistry or (CHM) chemistry courses at or above the 300-level.

Offered: Spring.



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