BIOL 289Practice of Science
Examination of ethical and practical scientific issues, including the collection and treatment of data, attribution of credit, plagiarism, fraud, and peer review. Career issues, including how to apply for grants and positions in industry or academia, will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200A or permission of instructor. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with permission of the instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue 9:50am–11:25am | BiomedSci 300 | S. Sikandar, S. R. Salama | Open 0/25 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue 10:00am–12:00pm | BiomedSci 300 | L. Hinck, E. Kim | Closed 30/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Sikandar | 5.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 100% | 1 |
| Lindsay Hinck | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 63% | 68 |
| Euiseok Kim | 3.8 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 67% | 5 |
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