Writing in the Sciences- Life Science Themes

Overview

Subject area

BIOL

Catalog Number

13

Course Title

Writing in the Sciences- Life Science Themes

Department(s)

Description

BIOL 13 fulfills the College Writing 2 requirement and builds on the work of English 110 (College Writing 1), in order to teach the conventions of writing in the discipline of science. It is discipline-based writing seminar that provides students with the opportunity to hone their writing skills within a field of scientific inquiry. Because lucid writing is essential to communicating science, students will work on the clear expression of ideas within different genres of scientific literature, adapted for different audiences. In developing the science writer's craft, students will also gain techniques applicable to other academic disciplines since writing skills have a universal application.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

REC - Required Core - English Composition

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

008285

Course Schedule