Critical examination of research methods in Biology, including both lab and field techniques and safety considerations. Design of a research project and development of a grant proposal. Development of research budgets, ordering equipment and supplies, principles of laboratory design, record keeping, and research project management. The ethics and legalities of research, including Canadian Intellectual Property law.

Credit Restriction: Credit may be obtained for only one of Biology 480 or Environmental Science 485

Prerequisites: (BES 227 or Biology 227 or Environmental Science 227) and Mathematics 151 and Biology (12SR) and Chemistry (6) and 2nd year standing required
Corequisites: Academic Integrity Training 100
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