Course Description

Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members.

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Athena Title

Doctoral Research

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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

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Course Objectives

The objective of the course is for M.S./Ph.D. students, through apprenticeship, to learn how to conduct independent scientific research in the field of cellular biology. Students will learn to master a variety of experimental techniques, formulate hypotheses, design experiments to test these hypotheses, interpret their results, and critically evaluate their findings in light of the current literature.

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Topical Outline

Varies by instructor.

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