Course Description

Research discussion focused on current research in biochemistry and molecular biology.

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Athena Title

Research Discussion

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Non-Traditional Format

Directed study.

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Prerequisite

BCMB 8010 or 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

The objective of this course is to provide current research results of ongoing projects in faculty labs. Students will learn to critically assess research presentations, analyze data, and participate in planning experiments. Importantly, students will present and defend their own results to faculty and lab members.

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Topical Outline

Research discussions involving student participation in group meetings have proven highly effective in training graduate students to critically analyze data and plan experiments, as well as to practice public presentations.

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