Your topic of interest can be anything related to biology, but ideally it should be narrow enough that you can explore it within 3 weeks. For example do not choose "cancer" as that is too broad. Many diseases/conditions are appropriate, but please do not choose behavioral or psychological conditions (for ex. alcoholism, drug addiction, autism, schizophrenia). While they often have genetic and environmental factors involved, they are outside the scope of this class.
Consider topics of interest in your daily life (exercise, marine life, nature, wildlife, nutrition, gardening) or in the news (probiotics, CRISPR, superbugs, coronavirus etc.). If in doubt, email me!
Instructions
- Write your topic in the subject line. No duplications, please! If you are repeating somebody else's topic, you'll have to change it (first come first served). 2 points.
- Tell us a LITTLE about your topic. 5 points. This is 30 words only.
- For example, "I chose treatments for skin cancer. Skin cancer is a cancer that is caused by UV radiation, is common in SoCal, and is generally treatable."
- Tell us WHY you chose this topic. 5 points Do not tell us about it yet (except the 30 words above); that will come next week. 300-400 words.
- For example, "I chose skin cancer because everyone in my family has gotten some type of skin cancer. I think that this is because we are all bike riders and spend a lot of time in the sun. It's concerning to me...."
- Attach one picture or diagram related to your topic 5 points
- Cite one peer reviewed reference (can be a reputable website, or a scientific magazine) 2 points