Course Description
Focuses on the structure and function of cells. Exploration of the biological questions, molecular mechanisms, and experimental approaches of our and other's research. Students will learn how to present topics in cell biology via oral and written exercises.
Athena Title
Advanced Cell Biology
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will gain understanding of current research in cellular biology. This advanced class will not be limited to the literature but use multiple resources to engage in cellular biology.
- Students should be able to understand current research in cellular biology from their peers, guest speakers, and the literature.
- Students should be able to present and discuss research in cellular biology via oral and written presentations.
- Students should be able to learn how to adjust material to different audiences by developing lectures and teaching tools.
Topical Outline
- The course syllabus is a general plan for the course and modifications are at the instructor’s discretion as long as it aligns with the course objective.
- I. Each student should present their own research to a group of peers and instructors
A. Understand the audience
B. Prepare a presentation
C. Present the research to the group
D. Encourage and receive suggestions from the group
- II. The students should present research from other groups
A. All students visit the departmental seminar series
B. One student writes a summary of the presenter’s research
C. The group reads the summary
D. The group discusses the summary and the research
- III. The students should present research from other groups
A. All students visit the departmental seminar series
B. One student writes a summary of the presenter’s research
C. The group reads the summary
D. The group discusses the summary and the research
- IV. The students should teach and develop teaching tools for cellular biology
A. One student visits a cell biology lecture
B. The student prepares the same lecture
C. The student presents the lecture to the group
D. The group develops teaching tools for the lecture/class
