BIOL 6420 Contemporary Biological Questions and Critical Analysis II
Emphasis is on learning from, and proficiency with, the primary literature. Learn how to read and evaluate scientific literature across areas in contemporary biology. Identify key assumptions and data critical to significance of the work. Articulate both strengths and weaknesses of a published work Application of concepts/methods in written assignments. Gain functional understanding of diverse departmental research areas
Course overview
- Department
- Biology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 2
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Permission of Department
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.27 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.64 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Michelle Meyer | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 7–9 hrs/week | 10 of 13 |
| Spring 2025 | Michelle Meyer | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | — | 8 of 8 |
| Spring 2024 | Michelle Meyer | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 10 |