Course Description

Independent laboratory research directed by departmental faculty members. Two semesters may fulfill the departmental techniques requirement.

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Athena Title

Research in Cellular Biology

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in CBIO 4980R

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Non-Traditional Format

Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will have developed a knowledge base to support lifelong interest and learning in cellular biology and should be able to: Read and appreciate the scientific literature. Integrate ideas from conventional classes into addressing current scientific questions. Be capable of designing and critiquing experimental design and interpreting results from experiments.

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Topical Outline

The course is based on individual study, reading, or laboratory research directed by faculty of the Cellular Biology department. Typically, faculty and student meet on a weekly basis at an arranged time. Non-traditional format: Independent reading/research under the direction of a faculty member.

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