BIOMI 3990

Professional Skills for Host-Microbe Interactions Research

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

This course complements the Undergraduate Research Experience program coordinated by the Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease. The goal is to introduce students interested in research on host-microbe interactions to professional skills needed to successfully complete research projects and apply to graduate school. Course activities will address fundamental topics such as research ethics and science communication, as well as planning for graduate study, including preparing application materials and applying for opportunities.

When Offered Spring.

Comments This is a component of the Undergraduate Research Experience program coordinated by the Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease.

• Demonstrate familiarity with biology graduate programs and application process.
• Demonstrate improvement in written and oral presentation skills.
• Be able to apply scientific ethics and properly cite literature.
• Demonstrate understanding of scientific careers and their pursuit.

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