Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Biology] From Skidmore College

Students are required to communicate scientific ideas (written, visual, and oral) in a manner that meets international biology standards, keeping in mind specific requirements for biological sub-disciplines. Professional biologists give oral presentations, prepare written reports, submit grant proposals and publish results in scholarly journals. In fulfilling the writing requirement in the major, students will learn to: 1) write about scientific observations and conclusions in the style and format of an experienced biologist; 2) maintain properly written laboratory and/or field notebooks; 3) write formal laboratory reports in the format and style of a paper in a scholarly biology journal. While professional communication is incorporated into all of our courses offered, Biology majors will complete the requirements for Writing in the Major upon the successful completion of BI?373.