73: Update your damn syllabus

Dan and James discuss what's missing from biobehavioral science course syllabi.

Here's the episode lowdown:

• A thank you to our new Patron supporters
• The (supposed)CRISPR baby
• SPSS vs. R: What should be used for instruction?
• What would Dan and James include in a new syllabus?
• Should students be taught scientific communication?
• If we’re going to add new stuff to a syllabus, what gets removed?
• Are courses too big these days?
• Should students be taught how to set up a side hustle to apply their research skills outside of academia?

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• CRISPR baby story: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/11/30/18119589/crispr-technology-he-jiankui
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Music credits: Lee Rosevere freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

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