Natural Science 0365 - Natural Science Division III Seminar

This seminar is designed for Division III students studying topics in all fields of the natural sciences and Division II students interested in designing and completing independent projects. We will use a workshop format to critically read each other's work and provide constructive feedback and suggestions. We will also cover topics such as: communicating science in a variety of formats, data presentation and analysis, writing abstracts, citing sources, etc. Specific content will be dictated by student interests. Each student will lead a discussion about their research project and provide background materials to inform the discussion including primary research articles, writing excerpts from their projects (project proposals, Division III chapters, etc.). At the end of the semester, each student will give a final presentation of their work and receive feedback on their presentation. The seminar will provide a collaborative environment for students working independently on research projects.

Independent Work Students are expected to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.