BSC 204 - Biological Investigations

Department: Biological Sciences

Description: Introduction to how research is conducted, including designing experiments, biological literature, data analysis, communication of results, and impacts on society.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites: BSC 196 and 197

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM , Pirmin Nietlisbach 1.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
002 - Lecture (In Person): W F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM , Ryan Paitz 1.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
003 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM , Carlos Rodriguez 1.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
004 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM , Viktor Kirik 1.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
005 - Lecture (In Person): M W 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM , Xose Lopez Goldar 1.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 10/13/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Science Laboratory Buildi 121 (SLB 121)

Instructor: Pirmin Nietlisbach

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 10/11/2025

Location: Science Laboratory Buildi 121 (SLB 121)

Instructor: Ryan Paitz

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 10/13/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Julian Hall 226 (JH 226)

Instructor: Carlos Rodriguez

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 10/11/2025

Location: Felmley Hall of Science 105 (FHS 105)

Instructor: Viktor Kirik

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 10/13/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Julian Hall 226 (JH 226)

Instructor: Xose Lopez Goldar

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Spring 2026

001 - Lecture (In Person): W F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM , Viktor Kirik 1.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
002 - Lecture (In Person): M W 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM , Tom Hammond 1.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
003 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM , Jack McKermitt 1.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
004 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM , Carlos Rodriguez 1.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
005 - Lecture (In Person): M W 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM , Javier delBarco-Trillo 1.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 03/07/2026

Location: Felmley Science Annex 129 (FSA 129)

Instructor: Viktor Kirik

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 03/16/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Felmley Science Annex 129 (FSA 129)

Instructor: Tom Hammond

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 03/07/2026

Location: Science Laboratory Buildi 121 (SLB 121)