LISC 300 The Process of Discovery in the Biomedical Sciences Units: 3.00
Teams of students will identify the critical questions that must be answered to resolve major controversies or gaps of knowledge that impede the application of fundamental principles in the Life Sciences to health care. The end product will be a written report and public presentation that is accessible to a wide audience.
NOTE Restricted to students registered in Level 3 or above in a (LISC Specialization or Major Plan or BCHM Specialization or Major Plan or BIOL Plan or PSYC Plan).
NOTE Limited enrollment available to BIOL and PSYC students.
NOTE Restricted to students registered in Level 3 or above in a (LISC Specialization or Major Plan or BCHM Specialization or Major Plan or BIOL Plan or PSYC Plan).
NOTE Limited enrollment available to BIOL and PSYC students.
Learning Hours: 126 (6 Lecture, 6 Seminar, 33 Group Learning, 33 Online Activity, 48 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Minimum 3rd year (Level 3) standing and registration in one of (LISC Honours Plan; BCHM Honours Plan; BHSc Program; BIOL Plan; PSYC Plan).
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Search for, identify, and critically assess sound scientific manuscripts and sources.
- Work effectively in groups to integrate and present data from various scientific sources.
- Produce written works that synthesize information they have gathered.
- Present their findings in both lay and scientific language in either a scientific poster or oral presentation format.