BIOG 1200 - Biology Scholars Program Freshman Seminar

Spring. 1 credit. S-U grades only.

Enrollment limited to: membership in the Biology Scholars Program.

J. McCaffrey, C. Gilbert.

This course is designed to help freshman biology majors make the transition to Cornell’s science courses, give exposure to career options in research and medicine, provide opportunities to meet and network with faculty, and to facilitate students’ pursuit of research on campus.

Outcome 1: Be able to conduct an effective search for a research opportunity.

Outcome 2: Become familiar with some research efforts on campus via lab tours and student presentations.

Outcome 3: Become familiar with pathways to careers in science.

Outcome 4: Understand Cornell faculty responsibilities and motivations for doing the work they do.