BIOMG 8369

Foundations and Frontiers in Cellular and Molecular Biology - I

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

Introduction to concepts, historical perspectives and outstanding questions in selected topics through weekly lectures, discussions and analysis of research literature.

When Offered Multi-semester course (Fall).

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: first-semester Ph.D. students in graduate field of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology.

• Describe the historical background and current state of knowledge for the 21 key topics in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology covered in class.
• Critically read and analyze research literature, being able to identify strong scientific conclusions, open areas for future investigation, as well as issues in data presentation and interpretation (such as lack of controls, need for additional supporting information or possible alternative interpretations).
• Evaluate and explain factual claims, theories and assumptions.
• Identify the components of a rigorous research design.
• Describe the principles underlying core methods and techniques used in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology.
• Interpret and explain scientific results.
• Confidently express thoughts and scientific opinions in public.
• Independently find, access and evaluate information needed to advance research in a given scientific field.
• Think analytically and use quantitative reasoning to solve scientific problems in the areas of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology.

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