Experimental Biology (BSC 3402L) is designed to give Biology majors
at Florida State University first-hand experience in conducting biological
research. We will give you guidance on how a research question is addressed
and on a system in which you are to conduct research. Then you must
design and carry-out an independent research project.
This semester, the research system is Foraging Ecology. This is a very
broad topic and your research can be conducted on a wide range of topics
and in a variety of locations. The only requirement is that the research
be on some aspect of foraging ecology. Please note that the research
system itself is not the focus of the course: rather we want to expose
you to the complete picture of how research is conducted. We expect
that at least as much time will be spent on literature reviews, analysis,
and writing as is spent on the actual research.
