This course allows students enrolled in the Biology Honours Program to explore and discuss topics of particular relevance to the field of biological science, with a focus on how scientific research is carried out and presented. It also serves to provide Honours students with constructive criticism of their thesis research projects. The seminars consist of readings, group discussions, and seminar presentations by students, interested faculty and guest speakers.
Note: This course is available only to students accepted into the Biology Honours Program of the Bachelor of Science degree. It is taken at the same time as BIOL 499 – Honours Thesis. Students register in this course in the Fall and Winter semesters of their last academic year of study.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Biology Honours Program, upon completion of 3rd year of a B.Sc. program with a Major in Biology. General requirement for acceptance are: 4th year standing in the B.Sc. program, minimum GPA of 3.0, with at least a B- in all BIOL and required ENGL courses, identification of a supervisor for the Honours Thesis (BIOL 499)
Corequisite: BIOL 499