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BIO 469. Biological Illustration


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 014614 Grading Basis GRD

Students will consider how the skills of visual art are used in the dissemination of data. Students will learn how to sketch, paint and digitally illustrate microscopic specimens, live and dead plants and animals, bones, cellular processes, and scientific methodology. Students will be instructed in different illustration techniques and be encouraged to find their preferred medium to produce a portfolio of images. The course content can be modified to reflect the interests/needs of the students. Students are responsible for obtaining all materials required for completing exercises and projects. Students may also obtain their own biological subjects. Prerequisite(s): BIO 250  and BIO 250L .