BIOL390
SCI CAREERS EFFECTIVE PRACTICE
- Department
- Biology
- Terms offered
- 6
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Students will consider what science is, how it works, and what it means to be a scientist. They will learn about the limits of scientific inquiry, how the scientific method works, and how to test hypotheses and interpret results. Students will go on to study how scientists write and the types of things they write. This will culminate in the writing of a grant proposal. Students will also learn about and discuss scientific ethics, including the ethics behind doing good science, and those focused around publishing. Finally, students will learn about career options in science (both academic and not), how to write a CV, give a presentation, and apply to graduate school and for other academic positions. The goal of the course is to teach students about the rarely-discussed, but critically important aspects of being a successful scientist.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2014–2024
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 27% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 27% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 29% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 30% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2024 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2014 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
Meeting times
Recent firstNo meeting times.
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | Philip J. Bergmann | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 12 enrolled | 33131 |
| Spring 2022 | Philip J. Bergmann | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 12 enrolled | 31942 |
| Spring 2020 | Philip J. Bergmann | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 12 enrolled | 37823 |
| Spring 2018 | Philip J. Bergmann | Lecture | 1 | 6 of 12 enrolled | 36383 |
| Spring 2016 | Philip J. Bergmann | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 12 enrolled | 34994 |
| Spring 2014 | Philip J. Bergmann | Lecture | 1 | 6 of 12 enrolled | 33431 |