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, L. Nicholson.

This course is designed to help first-year biological sciences 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: Students will be able to conduct an effective search for a research opportunity.

Outcome 2: Students will be able to become familiar with some research efforts on campus via lab tours and student presentations.

Outcome 3: Students will be able to become familiar with pathways to careers in science.

Outcome 4: Students will be able to understand Cornell faculty responsibilities and motivations for doing the work they do.