SEMINAR

Course Description

This course is designed to teach students how to carry out independent literary research using online sources. Students will learn how to read, interpret and present data from primary research articles in the field of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, structural biology, immunology and cell biology. Students will develop necessary skills to critically think and understand the problems presented within research articles and how the authors of those articles have developed innovative ways to tackle the questions at hand. Each week students will pick an article for discussion in class and will present/talk about the article’s research questions, hypotheses, methods, main findings and conclusions and mention the strengths and weaknesses of that publication.

SEMINAR

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Pubmed

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Evaluate literature data in field of molecular biology, genetics and other related fields SOLO 5
2. L02 Discuss scientific articles SOLO 5
3. L03 Interpret scientific data SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2. P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
3. P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
4. P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
6. P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
7. P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
8. P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
9. P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
10. P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
11. P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.

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