Skills for Biology

These resources are intended to help you gain and develop the skills you will need in your future career as a biologist.

The Chemistry Review and Math Review will help you review basic knowledge in preparation for this course.
A collections of Web links for Science Journals and Professional Societies will help you connect with the larger community of scientists while you learn more about the breadth of research taking place around you.
The link collection titled Writing Scientific Papers offers resources to help you with the important task that every successful biologist must master, communicating with the science community.
What might be the most valuable resource is the collection Evaluating Information. Now and well into the future, you will be confronted with pseudo-science and misinformation. These resources will help you perfect your skill at detecting and avoiding the misinformation pitfalls.
Finally, chief among the skills that you will need is that of gathering experience and securing gainful employment. The Career Center includes resources to help you write a resume or CV, research your job prospects, and search for internships in your area of interest.

Science Skills