This course has two overarching goals. First is to strengthen your understanding of the scientific method and its application in ecology and evolution. Second is to develop your ability to write in scientific format.  Students develop and write a formal research proposal or report, provide peer reviews of the work of other students, and give a presentation on their research project. Includes weekly class meetings focused on the philosophy of science, library searches and bibliographic programs, writing skills, creating graphs, and preparing a research proposal or article.

Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; and course 107, 108, or 109; and an undergraduate research contract on file with the department.